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The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1886-11-29
No More Iron Clad shantics.

The city engineer struck the Key
note Saturday night in a report he
made to the city council. lilo called
that body's attention to the number OF
",ron clad" shanties now in course OF
erection in different parts of the city,
which he regarded as little less safe
than wooden shantics. They are UNI
slightly and abominablc to look at, and
the building of such prevents the
erection of good, substantial build
ings, and he asked that the ordinance
be so amended as to prevent the build
ing Of such houses on the principal
streets. The council promptly adopted
the report and the ordinance will be
amended, and there will be no more
'iron clad shantics" put up in Dallas
The action is correct. Parties who
own these lots are able to build good
houses, but many of them will not so
long as they can get big per cent. on
small investments.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1886-11-29
The Advantages of Reserve.

Nothing is so unnatural or so full Of
danger as the habit of easy and famil
lar companionship with people who are
only known under the conditions OF
what is called society" conditions
which imply mutual complaisance up to
certain point very easily reached, con-
vcntional ease of manner, courteous
frankness of speech which need not be
very deep, superficial mutual intelli-
gence which seldom knows how far il
penetrates though it enjoys the evil
dence of having penetrated further than
was expected-and alacrity in discern
ing and complying with the wishes Oh
othcis. The danger consists in the
facility with which companionship of
this kind is mistaken for true intimacy,
though it does not really imply any
thing approaching to it. A woman will
sometimes marry n man of whom she
knows nothing at all except that she
has found it pleasant to be ilattercd and
admired by him during companion
ship of this superficial kind. In other
words, she Will trust her life to the
keeping of a man of whose aims, of
whose standard of right and wrong Of
whose power and habit of living up to
that standard she knows just as much
and Just as little rs she does of the actors
whom she has seen on the stage, though
she is deceived into thinking that she
knows more, only because she happens
in this case to have been one of the
actors, and not merely n passive specta-
tor. Society is. indeed, u sort of ex
pedient of rubbing off the natural and
wholesome, reserves which keep people
from trusting each other till they have
had real experience of what each is
made of-till they have seen what are
the objects of reverence, what is the
depth of reverence; what is the force of
practical fidelity to the higher aims that
determine the true character working
beh nd the familiar forms and faces of
so-called society. The sur Of the
sea on a calm and sunny day 81 as little
of an index to the dangers which the
sea may cause, as the familiar manner
of mere society the deeper influences
which those who mingle in that society
can exert, 1t would be as wise to drink
the deadly juices of the belladona be-
cause of the beauty of the night-shade's
flowers, rs to welcome intimacy with
many of those whose manners in gen.
eral society are faultless and facinating,
without knowing anything Of them be-
yond those manners. The Spectator.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1886-11-29
A Nice Lump, Anyhow.

The Dallas Fair and Exposition has
turned over to the Woman's Home
and Library Association $500. This is
money received at the gate on the day
which half the receipts wcrc to go to
this association and the Orphans
Home. As is understood, this is not
all that is due this association, but it is
pretty good lump after all, and the
managers of the Fair we're very gen.
crous and deserve TO be patted on the
shoulder-"Good fellows, good fell
lows
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1886-11-29
How to "Shufne OFF,

IF you were going TO commit sui
eide" asked Prof II. c. White, chow
would you do itP"
Queer question:" he replied, smil-
ing, but think should take Il Whit
of prussic acid"
"Would that kill quicklyp"
"In about q second. You would
simply catch scent of bruised peach
kernels, and all would be over. An
hour after death there would be no
trace OF poison in your body. The first
effect of the prussic acid would be to
turn your blood black. As your corpse
cooled the poison would evaporate and
in an hour all would be gone. Like
lightning the breath of the acid flashes
through the veins, kills and vanishcs.
as this acid to he found in the drug
store?"
Yes, but not in the concentrated
form l speak of. If l wanted to kill
myself, which | clearly do not, should
pour hydrochloric acid over cyanide of
potash, Whit the prussic acid gas that
arose, and 60 off in twinkling."
IL have in my laboratory at Athens, J"
the professor continued, "a piece of
parchment bearing these words This
Is written with the blood of Jerry
Twincher. who was poisoned with prus-
sic acid. The writing is black asink. !"
Atlanta Constitution.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1886-11-29
Not Guilty of Murder.

Jesse Graham, the drummer who
shot and killed William Larcb, at the
McCle land hotel, in Waco, OH the
night of the 4th of Fcbruars last, has
had his second trial, which resulted
in his discharge. The trial came of
Saturday afternoon. The witnesses
were heard-no new evidence was in
troduccd-ihe lawyers hurriedly made
their speeches. The Judge charged the
Jury which hurricdly retired, and in
ten minutes returned verdict of not
guilty.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1886-11-29
He Relished IL,

THAT is dainty dish," said gen.
tleman to painter whom he saw mix
ing several colors Of paint.
Eyes, ii is q most delicate substance
and certainly most refreshing one,
dine on it daily" replied the artist.
do you mean to say that you eat
itp"
Certainly / do"
at must be a very inviting dish, "
sarcastically replied the gentleman.
1T Is not very inviting to some, bu:
it just suits my palate. "-CaH Fret
sePs Weekly.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1886-11-29

An evangelist in Clarion county, New
York, has hit upon an Ingenious scheme
of securing converts. He offers cheap
watch to anyone who will step forward
and join his church. The rush Of new
recruits will last until the supply Of
watches gives cut.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1886-11-29
THE CHURCHES.
A Glad Day and II Happy People.


Sunday was bright, happy, glorious,
full of sunshine and gladness. The
streets of Dallas were alive with hui
mainly, going hither and thilher III
quest of church worship or enjoyment
of moro worldly character. The Wis
ting ministers of the North Methodist
conference added to the church inter-
est. Bishop Hurst occupied the pull
pit at the Tabernacle Church, where a
large crowd Lad assembled knowing
the bishop was to preach. He is very
abe divine and good speaker and
with all a good man.
AT the second Presbyterian Church,
Rev. NJ. A, Daugerty delivered very
interesting sermon. The church was
well filled.
Rev. A. III. Tucker, ID. d., preached
at Crowdus Hall to a large number OF
people. Mr.. Tucker is one of the
ablest men in the conference.
Rev. II. j. Crist, ID. d., occupied the
Floyd Street pnlpit, which was well
attended and all had the good for
tune TO hear a most interesting and in
structive sermon.
Rev. j. b. Holloway, the gentleman
who delivered the eloquent and inter-
esting lecture at the Y. NJ. {. A. rooms
last week, preached at Trinity Church.
His sermon was doctrinal and very
pointed.
Rev. A. A. Johnson, president of the
Wesleyan College, at Fort Worth,
preached at the First Congregational
Church, and was listened TO with rapt
attention.
The abovc-named pulpits were oc-
cupied by members of the Northern
Methodist conference.
The Universaiist Church was organ
lied in this city yesterday by Rev. j.
X. Street, at 9l4, south side of Main
street. There were less than hun
dred people present, but the preacher
was encouraged and will continue in
the work, and gather in the lambs to
his flock. Ills subject yesterday MORN
ing was, "The Adaptation Of Chris
tianity to Meet the Moral Wants Of
Mankind" In the evening he told his
hearers what "Universalism Is"
There was an unusual large attend
ancc at the Baptist Church yesterday
morning. The auditorium would not
hold the crowd. The services were
unusually interesting.
At the Catholic Churches the inter
est revolved around two sisters of
charity from the orphanage of Calves
ton. They are here to ask aid from
the people of Dallas. They say that
the large number Of orphans which
came to them from Sabine Pass, thrown
npon the charity and mercy of the
world by the cruel winds and waves
UuTllS Tue lutc uIsustcI tucIc, arc INV
with them and they are asking for
help.
At st. Mathews Cathedral there
was the usual interest and services APP
propriate to the first Sunday after adj
vent. Rev. Mr. MunforIs sermon in
the morning was: "Christian charac-
ter. What is it? How is it formed!"
In the evening his theme was: "Ex-
ccpt We be converted aud become as
little children, We shall not enter into
the kingdom of Heaven" The rever-
end gentleman handled his subjects
Familiarity and eloquently.
In fact, everywhere where the Cos
pei was preached yesterday there was
a largo attendance, and the happy.
beaming faces, correspondent with
bright sunshine of the glad day.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1886-11-29

j. NJ. Mcredi h, a Cleburne barber,
was arrested on the Goth, by the sher-
if of Lee county, for having more
wives than the law allows. Five was
the number he had reached.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-10-22
Parkinson.

+. p. Plowman and family are
visiting friends in Clinton county.
They expect to be absent about two
weeks.
Miss Lizzie Latrop, of Elwcll is to
teach tho county line school during
the coming winter.
:. w. Faucet has rented his farm
to his son. He intends TO build
house at Shepherd this winter and
move there in the spring. Shepherd
will get a wide-awake citizen.
jim Kitchen, our genial merchant
on wheels, has been trading horses
with Mr. Doane. Don't know who
got beat.
Mrs. Kingsley, of Saginaw, form
crly a resident Of Alma. is visiting
relatives in our vicinity.
QUARTERS.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-10-22
Whole No. 394.
Elm Hall

The attention of number of our
citizens was attracted on Saturday
afternoon last by couple Of females,
robcd in scarlet, riding through
town sitting flat in a wagon and
shamelessly smoking cigars. This
tact needs NO comment, as everybody
who chanced to witness the specta-
Gle was thoroughly disgusted.
Our schools are prospering finely,
and politics is tie great absorbing
question of all. Everybody seems to
take an unusual intcrest in this cam
paign. Tarsney's speech was well
received and dealt with facts devoid
Of sarcasm.
Elm Hall has fine "circulating
library" and we think tho ladies of
Elm Hall might, with little persis-
tent and united effort, establish a
Library Association" and Literary
Club " consisting of occasional read
ings, recitations and debates. Nearly
every town Of any literary preten-
sions has one. Why not Elm Hall?
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-10-22

The hunters returned the last Of last
week and their friends who had their
minds fixed on cine piece of yenison
were sadly disappointed.
The RECORD takes no part in politics
only so far rs it chronicles events in
the political world. The best man is
the one who should be elected, and in
this connection we wish to say a word
in regard to the mud singing the Gra-
tiot Adraace is indulging in toward our
worthy townsman, p. ID. Petit. Mr..
=. is an honorable man, whatever his
politics, and when the Adraace states
that he disturbed the meeting at which
Tarsney spoke. it states what is not
true, and it is hurting itself by stick
ing to the assertion right in the face of
direct proof to the contrary.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-10-22
/. 0. @. F. Resolutions.

Moved by Brother J. w. Brown
and seconded by Brother L. ID. Rod
man, that
WHEREAS, We, the members of
Alma No. 238 |. .. O. f., in regular
session assembled, having heard with
feelings of pain that the home and
family Of our worthy brother Il. -.
Petit has been visited by the great
reaper, death, who has, by the will
of the Almighty, taken away one of
our brothers dear children, be it
Resoired, That we, as members of
this lodge, extend to Brother Petit
our kindest sympathy in this hi,
hour OF aflliction, and trust he and
Mrs. Petit will find their anguish
softcned with the comforting assur-
ance that whomsoeycr the Lord
loveth he chasteneth; and that as a
good Odd Fellow ne may be ever
prepared to stand face to face with
the deepest of worldly sorrows with
a stole and mmoved resolution
worthy Of one who merely sojourn-
eth here to prepare for better
world hereafter. Be it also
Rcsolrcd, That copy of this res
olution be transmitted to Brother
Petit and family under the seal OF
the lodge.
Alma, October 18th, 1856.
B. +. WoRrulNGroN, y. G..
ii. ii. GROVER, Rec. Scc'y.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-10-22

Died, on tie 18th inst, Mrs. Fink,
aged IS years.
Lizzie Lathrop is no better, and
there is not much hope Of her recov-
cry.
Rev. Mr.. Haney and family start
ed last Friday for Langston, whore
he will take charge of the church
the coming year.
Corn husking has begun in good
earnest and the crop is much better
tan was at first supposed.
Mrs. Wes. Bamborough is on the
sick list.
Lew Hahn AMI wife have return
ed from Ionia, where they have been
visiting her parents.
Plenty Of political speeches here
on all side, OF the question. Mr..
Saltcr, of Ithaca, delivered a speech
at the school house the other night
to a crowded house.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-10-22

Don't let children go to funerals.
Even if the funeral is i'm ones own
home. we believe it be ter to send
young children away to some pleasant
place. if possible. and let them stay
until the house has again assumed
something of its usual cheerful appear
ance. Put ont of sight all the trap
pings of woe. and flowers i'm their stead:
put up the Curtains and let i'm the sun
shine before they come home; and
when you are composed enough tell
them briefly of the beautiful place
where the loved one has gone, and
where all are going to meet him 10y and
by. Let children see as little as possi-
bic of death and funerals till old
enough for reason and religion to take
away their horrors.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-10-22

Our Ohio friends who have been
visiting here for two weeks, will re-
turn to their home with bright
spot in memory's page. The sani-
tarium, creamery, hoop mills, salt
well and other industries of our vii
lagos were all new to them, and the
weather has been perfect for pleas
urc.
Those who saw the beautiful rain
bow directly in the north Thursday
thought it beauty.
The clover huler is abroad, and
the report IS @ large yield and nice
seed in good condition.
y large number of Republicans
expect to 20 from here tho 22nd to
hear Gov. Luce, rs a special train
from Mt. Pleasant has been promis-
ed. The q. O.P. outnumbers the
three other ones, so It's safe to say
ths majority will be there.
y card from q. Moody says he is
on the road with three thor
oughbred heifers bought at the sales
in Howell and Mason.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-10-22
Alma Market Report.

Vote for the best man.
Keep up your insurance.
Mind your own business.
Cold weather is almost here.
Trade good, merchants happy.
Snow storm last Saturday night.
Election one week from next Tues
day.
The RECORD until Jan. lst, 81 for
- cents.
Several new subscribers Since the
lest issue.
Politics, politics, politics until you
can't rest nights.
Bring along that wood on subscrip-
ton. We want it.
Mrs. W. W. Wilson. of Belyiew, is
visiting her son, DR.. Suydam.
People steal coats and blankets from
the carriages OF church-goers at St.
Louis.
We notice that many fine shade trees
ABOUT town nave peeh rulileu oy recent
heaNy Winds
j. w. Mcleod will have something
to say to dead beats and delinquents.
- o"' ','A' '9a'o.
Miss beiIe DeFe" Is ocIhS lnlIl''cu
INTO the mysteries oil tie cashier "oIN
III the ONCE OF W. > q" =
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Mr.. ". b. IIumbert is loading a ca
at ID. l.. X \. for Pensacola, Florida
Mr.. II. goes there SOON with his family
They prefer To spend the winter where
b!i2uds and lciclcs are not 50 numcr
oua.
Three of the e. epaut new passenpe
coaches went up ON the late train Wed
nesday night FOR Use on the through
/. ~ y. trains which are expected t
commence running the first of mex
week.
j. l.. McKean's house near Colona i
protected bv wire screens. During
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-10-22
Obituaries.

The black angel of death IS still hoy
ering over this vicinity and we have
been once more called upon to pay the
last respects To one Of our oldest and
most respected citizens. Mrs. Mary y.
Fink. VINO departed this life on sun
day 18th inst. after suffering for over
three years. a victim OF consumption.
Mrs. Mary y. Fink whose maiden
name was Mary \. Chapman was born
in Hartford. Connecticut. Jan. Goth.
lso9. was married to Absolom Fink in
July 10Th. lsHG. They moved to this
county in 1872 where She continued to
reside up her demise. She leaves a
husband and six children. two sons and
four daughters. TO mourn her depm-
tWe.
Tie ohsequie5 were held at the Hos
ford achool-housc under the auspices OF
thc Deciplc church of which She was a
member the Rev. Green conducting
tie services. The friends Of the de-
ceased have the sympathy Of the com
munity i'm their great heleayment.
Elwen, Mich. Oct. 90th. 1856.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-10-22

y lot of those - corsets for 60 cents.
\ " SOC. " for 80 cents.
Mems heavy Socks. per pair. - cts.
Al wool. extra heavy. per pair, - c.
Childrcn's hose OF every description
from > cents upto 10. j. l.. Miller.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-10-22
The New Livery.

VIII Cmmahm has opened the new
barn on Superior St. known as the NJ.
&. Dallas barn, west of the Wright
House. and has lirst-class outfit. Neat
and clean rigs. Gentle horses for ladies'.
Give him Il call.
Mr.. Carnahan is also a lirst-class auc-
tiOnoer. 393 iw.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-10-22
Gard Of Thanks.

To all friends who tenuercd aid and
sympathy so freely during our late af-
Fiction and bereavement, we wish tC
express our heartfelt thanks.
Nix. AND Mrs. Il. ID. PETIT.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-10-22

Another homo-circlc has been broken.
-one Of It's dearest treasures taken.
The little life ethat for such a short time,
as We count years. has gIaddened the
hearts and home of those into whose
keeping She was for a time injrusted
has gone out, and left behind only a
beautiful memory. for Clara Petit was
beloved hy every man woman and
child who knew her. While We know not
why this anliction mas been visited upon
these fond parents. while our hearts 90
out to them in sympathy. we know that
there is One. all-iust and wise, who
knoWcth. BE comfortcd. for She is safe
with this One who loved little children
and said "Sulier little children to come
unto me and forbid them not. for of
such is the kingdom of Heaven"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-10-22
BuckWhcat cakes are ripe.

Work upon the foundation Of the
new Episcopal Church is in progress.
Jack Nesbitt, of Detroit, is now be-
hind the counters of w. ;. q SIS gro
Gerry department.
Mrs. Geo. Schweier is quite i'll with
what Dr.. Suydam pronounces diph-
iberia.
We are daily receiving all the newest
in millinery.
J. l.. MILLER.
If Alma can't have a reading circle
we suppose it would be useless to pro
pose course Of lectures.
Mrs. JAS. Harding has been quite i'll
this week and it was reported that she
had diphtheria, but this Drs. Downie
and Scott deny.
If You find your subscription has
expired stamped upon the margin Of
your paper, this week. don't get angry
over it but call at this Office and pay up
promtly and smilingly.
4. W. Wright's new barn on state
street is nearly completed and the foun-
dation for the house is growing nicely
These new buildings viii make great
change in the appearance of that corner
The I. \. \. Il n. NJ have complet-
ed extensive stock yards and schutes at
this station and are now prepared to
give ample facilities for the loading
and shipment of live stock to all parts
of the country. They offer superior
route to Buffalo and other Eastern
stock markets
The T. \. \. Il y. NJ. have completed
through freight arrangements between
Detroit and Alma. whereby freight is
being transported directly from Detroit
to Alma and all points north without
transfer. being loaded in through cars.
Freight delivered to the warehouse of
the ID. G.. II. x NJ. Ry. up to > O'Clock
of the proceeding day viii arrive at
Alma next day at O'Clock.
We would call the attention of our
readers to the advertisement of the
Farmers Advocate" of London. Can
ada. which appears in this issue, 1t is
now in its 2lst year OF publications. is
one of the most independent papers
published; ana the mdisputel lcadero OF
Agriculture in the Dominion. The
farmers of Michigan would do well to
send for sample copy and become sub
scribers. \ peruSal of tlis journal viii
be time well spent"
y little more than a year ago, Wien
the RECORD came into our possession
there were 2)o good subscribers upon
the list Now We want to get 250 more
upon our list as soon a5 We can get
them for it only requires that many
more to give us AN even 1000. w,
have worked hard and cn2eayored tC
give You a good paper and il seems t,
have been appreciated. Let few
more join and then Alma can claim "a.
We'll a supported and circulated paper
as mt of hcr sister towns.
,.f;ti.n fs l.fro r,,onrouslv sion.
cj bl our business men addressed t.
thc American express company @shH.
l"r !','",Io" % 'i,.l Illc' on -'3u' ~, yG
tiime .o,netbinp va. done i'm the maftrl
as the charges are three time, what
they should nr. Ihr cost ol sidPpih-
Iec,t rom N',"'i'.o" u, ',.','' '''
rhanf ~ I'm. to receive il at the oliice am,
deliver it to his place of business him
self. If nothing Is done IN the matir
company here. with Iq'i", tre oi '"'
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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-10-22
ALMA LODGE, =. & A. m.
@. A. r.
BA y * r Il =,
.um- G TuRCK & CO.,
PoLLAsKY. wALDBY & CO.,

Successors to Gratiot County savings BANK
Tro,,soct 81 general banking business.
Dro,y drafts available anywhere I'm Europe or
America. Deposits OF Sl00to $4,000 received
and interest allowed on same under me rulo'
tate srcuritv. collections given prompt atten
ton.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-10-22
W 4. EaHLNE.

. TTCRNEY at LAW. Docs "a general Law
"A business Triu! OF causes -p'claII4
insurance aHd Collection.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-10-22
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lishcd every Friday morn ing at
Alma, Gratiot Co. Mich.
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