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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1888-07-27
Notice Of letting Dram Contract.

Notice OF Letting Dram Contract.
pURLlC NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN thal
ten o'clock nthc forenoon. AT the location OF
drain as described below, in the township OF
SeVili. in the county of Gratiot will bc pres
eut for the purpose of letting contracts for the
construction of drain in said township. dcS-
crihod as follows: Bcginnin cat point eighty
six rods south of n. g. corner OF see ~, running
cighty-siX rods u along highway on west side
thence G. about eighteen rods on n. side of
highway. thence barring n. and little a. a-
near the water course a. possible, To a point
between the n. and g. Il Of NV. = Of sec. ~
size of drains aud terms of contract TO hc made
known on day of letting, and that AT that time
will let contracts for the construction of said
drain 10y sections, to the lowest responsible
bidder or bidders. Also take notice that viii
then and there, at tho time of the letting of
such contracts, hc present 20 review all assess
mCnt of benefits upon the lands upon which
said drain il 10 Doe constructed, and assessed
for the construction thereof.
Dated at Elwtu this l2thd day Of july A.D l'es
CaARLES MCLNCULtN,
Township Drain Commissioner for thc Town
ship of SCVill. in the county of GratiOt
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1888-07-27

JOHN ID, SpINSEY.
Attorney for Morlgagce
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1888-07-27
Better Than Ether.

Surgcon--"Now. my man, am
about to ampulatc your foot.
We'll. 60 ahead
Il would advise you TO submit to be-
me- placed under the influence of an
nupsthe' C
Hang ycur aum,thctic! But tell
you what wish YOU would do.
"Wel?'
Have somebody bring me the score
If the pd, game by inning, whii,
You're at wmk. '-N,Graku Stal,
J0tsrad.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1888-07-27
In Feril Of His Life.

Fond mother (eNcitediy) "Sakes
> live, chile, yo' bruddcr' gone to dat
dar dance at Johnsing's an he'll neb.
Der come back no noah ~ "Why
notP" He's done gone forgot to tax,
his razzer wild him. ~ LtHc1!H J0traal
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1888-07-27

ITHACA TO ST. LOUIS AND ALMA.
Ithaca. Il 80 m s.30 am 100 m $50 p m
Alma. 90. n. - 1905 IL - n IN n 30 "
st. Louis +. % - mt. 10
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1888-07-27

~ las been IN uso for % years, and hae proved
D. he the lest rrclaratio- I'M the ma l;ef Tor SIGN
'-.ADACHE. PAIN IL TIE SIDE OR RACK,
sIVEE COMPLAINT. PnuLES on THE FACE.
rom a Dieorlcrcd Liver or an impure blood.
IA lusauds az our best people take 70 and give il
> their children. Physicians prescribe It daily.
hose who usf 10 once recommend ~ 60 others.
tits mode from yellow Dock Honduras SER
sparilla, Wild Cherry, So liuEia LnudeAon,
,assafras WinterUceu, AID Other we.l-knoWr
vfluahle Root and Herbs IL IL strictly Vegeta
de and cannot hurt the most delicate COn>titu
aon lis one OF the best medicines IN use 70
Regulating the Bowels.
II IS sold by "a responsible druggists at on
dollar for q quart bottle, or six bottles Tor Il"
dollars.
Those who cannot Obtain O bottle Of this mcdi
cine from their druggist may send l5 one dollar
and we 5yiil Geliverltt1 them free az any charges
". JOHNSTON & CO., Manufacturers,
jefferson avenue. zee. DETROIT, MO-
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1888-07-27
Notice Of Lettin Dram ccnnact.

N CJlCe OF LSLll44 ilo+h NNA'ioN''
PUBLiS NOTICE Is HEhEb{ GIVEN '.i y, t ia
o'clock ia the forenoon. at the location or drain
as described below. in the township OF ScNllL
in the county of Gratiot, ! Will Ice present Tor
the purpose of letting contracts tor the CON
struction OF a drain i'm said township, Dies
Crihcd a. follows: beginning at point 80
rods west Of the e. corner OF tho n. OF the
@. ]. Of sec -, thence in n -caStcrly ditc-
tiOn To the highway between sections - ana .fl,
thence IN s.custcrly direction through tho
lands Of l.. DCgraw and Nnshury Bros. size
If dra in ana terms of contract made known on
day OF letting, and AT that time VIII let CON
tract, for the construction Of said drain 10y
sections, 10 the lowest responsible bidder or
bidders. Also take notice that Will then ana
there at the time of the letting OF such con
tracts. bc present TO review all assessments or
benefit upon the lands upon which said drain
l. TO n" constructed. and assessed for the con-
structiOn thereof.
Dated at tiwcnthis 18th day of July. AID ltss.
CHARLES MCLACHLAN.
Township Drain Commissioner Ton the Town
ship OF Scvlll. IN the County OF Grntiot.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1888-07-27

NJ MNuEsA @ %sit@,'. h r.5@
soother at hand. It IS the only safe
medicine yet made that will remove all
infantile disorders. II contains no Opium
or Moyplil.e, but gives the Child naturdI
ease Jroat pain. Price a. cents. Sold by
Sod v - -. WEBB.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1888-07-27
j. II. NORTON,

A TTORNEY AT LAW and solicitor in Chan
- Gerry All business entrusted to my care
viii receive prompt attention once with y.
l.. Clark, Wright block, Alma.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1888-07-27
Notice of Letting Drain Contract.

Notice Of Letting Drain Contract.
pUBLIC NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN that
L ON the 4th day of August. y. II. 1855 az zen
o'clock in the forenoon, AT the location OF drain
rs described below, in the township OF SCNiil.
i'm the county OF Gratut | will Ice present for
the purpose Of letting contracts for the con
s,ruCtion of atrain in said township, described
az follows: beginning at point clghty-siN
rods south of the ne. corner Of sec. 20 running
cghty-=iX rods n. on highway on west side OF
highway. thence @. on highway about eighteen
rods on u. size OF highway, thence banng
and little q. a. near the water course a. pos
sihic 10 "A point hc'wcen tho "a. and = OF NV
D., OF section -. size OF drain 10 Toe made known
on day of letting. and that AT that time i ~lIl
let CO attracts iOrthe construction ot SAID drain
10y sections, To the lowest responsible bidder
orbidderS. Also take notice thai | Will thCn
and therc. at the time of the letting e Such
contracts pc present 10 review all assessment
Of benefits upon the lands upon which said
drain Is 10 bc cons rIctcd, and assessed Tor tho
construction thereof
Dated at Scyill this eth day OF July. AID. l,se
CHARLES MCLACHIIN
Township Drain Commissioner Tor tho Town
ship OF Scvill IN the County Of Gratiot.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1888-07-27
ATTORN EMS.
j. CLARK
JOHN D, SPINNEI

A TTORNEY At LAW, Solicitor In Chanc-
- cry. and Real Estate Agent,
ALMA, GKArIor Co., MICH.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1888-07-27

Township Drain CommissiUncrtOrt the Town
ship of Scylll. IN the County OF Grntiot
The Butler weekly times., 1888-09-12
Money or No Money =.

Money Or no money, now that diph-
liberia has made its appearance in
our city, the streets, alleys and out
houses III the rear of the business
blocks, and the long standing nui-
sance the slop barrels back of the
Palace hotel. need thorough reno
vation. The time for action with
the city officers has arrived, and as
an ounce Of prevention is worth q
pound of cure, immediate action
should be taken to prevent a further
spreading of this dread disease. We
hope to see the town board move
without further delay in this matter
This is plain talk, but plain talk is
absolutely necessary at this critica
moment.
The Butler weekly times., 1888-09-12
THE BOARD OF HEALTH
Straight and Emphatic Talk TO the
Mayor and Beard of Aldermen.
BUTLLR, Mo. SEPT. 6. lSSS.

BUTLER, Mo. SEPT. 6. 1SSS.
To his honor, the Mayor and Board
OF Aldermen, city of Butler.
We respectfully call attention to
the extreme filthy condition of the
alleys ard most of the privies of the
city.
We believe that this condition is a
constant source Of danger to the
health OF our people. The occur
renee of at least one case of malig-
nant and fatal diphtheria, with many
others of miIder form. we believe to
be due at least in large part to a
want OF proper sanitary precautions.
In some parts of the city the stencil
arising from the privies and decay
ing vegetable and animal matter is
almost insupportable.
We. therefore, earnestly declare
our belief that there is nothing
which can claim your attention Of
such vital Importance as this.
The Butler weekly times., 1888-09-12

J. A. Flora, a prominent attorney
and democratic politician of Newark,
Ohio, spent couple of days in the
city last week visiting at the resi-
dence of his father-in taw, James
Smith, and Friday gave the booming
TINES a pleasant call. In referring
to politics he said the campaign in
his state had just begun to open
when he left, and it was his belief
from the personal popularity OF the
old Roman the republicans will have
no time to sleep. On his way to
Missouri he stopped offat 1ndianap-
oils. Ind, and took a birds eye view
of the situation in that state. he
said he met number of the leading
democrats of that state in the city
and they one and all assured him
that Indiana was just as certain fol
Cleveland as Georgia. They had nc
doubts about it.
The Butler weekly times., 1888-09-12

Our esteemed friend, Charley
Ewing, of Deepwater township, the
king water melon raiser of the coun-
ty has for the second time placed the
TINES under obligations for one OF
the finest and largest melons we ever
saw, the meat of which was perfectly
delicious. He has five melons on ex'
hibition in the countys exhibit at
the Kansas City exposition, the com
bined weight of which is 322 pounds.
As melon raiser Charlie takest he
ribbon.
The Butler weekly times., 1888-09-12

Eve respectfully call attention to
the extremely filthy condition of the
alleys and most of the out houses of
the city. We believe that this con-
dition is a constant source of danger
to the health of our people. The
occurrence of at least one case OF
malignant and fatal diphtheria, with
many others of a milder form" Board
of health to mayor and board of
aldermen. Sept. 9th, 1888. No action
taken.
The Butler weekly times., 1888-09-12

''In some parts of the city the
stencil arising from the out houses
and decaying vegetable matter is
almost insufferable. We, therefore,
earnestly declare our belief that
there is nothing which can claim
your attention of such vital i'm
portance as this. Board of Health
to the Mayor and Board of Aldermen,
Sept. 6. 1888. No action taken.
The Butler weekly times., 1888-09-12

The following county ticket was
nominated by the union labor party
of this county, Saturday OF last week;
Representative, J. T. Hendrickson;
sheriff, A. L. Bailey; prosecuting at.
torney, W. o. Atkeson; treasurer,
DIR. Geo. F. Risley; coroner, I. Os
born; surveyor, c. E. Garner; judge
north district, ". NJ. Finley; south
district, NJ. Ryan.
The Butler weekly times., 1888-09-12

John Sears, a hard working color
ed man is the owner of $50 acres of
land few miles southwest of But
Ter. This year he has 80 acres OF
corn, and he informs us that the
entire crop will average 65 bushels
to the acre, and Judging from sam
pie load which he had in town for
sale his crop will be all he claims for
it and more. Last week he sent a
sample to the Kansas City exposition
to contest for the premium. John
a few years ago had nothing but his
bare hands and this little instance
goes to show what man of energy
and pluck can do even though he be
a negro.
The Butler weekly times., 1888-09-12
DR.. Frank NIatchett, a former res

DIR. Frank AIatchett, former res
ident of this county but now of
Lebanon, Linn county, Oregon, who
with his wife has been visiting friends
and relatives in Deepwater township
for the past month, left Sunday night
for St. Louis to take a course of
lectures in the medical college. His
wife will remain in the county a
couple of weeks when she will leave
for home, accompanied by I. R.
Borum and family, who move from
this county to Oregon.
The Butler weekly times., 1888-09-12

Capt. Hannah republican nominee
for congress from this district has
no hope of being elected, and that
which IS making him most ner-
vous is the fear of not keeping in
sight of the balance of the ticket
Capt. keep stiff upper lip and
don't let Mr.. Page horn you off the
track.
The Butler weekly times., 1888-09-12
,rTLER WEEKLY TINES.
LOCAL ITEMS

|~NorIcR TO TEACHERS: Public Ex-
:..t,ons for the benefit OF those per-
!. desiring to teach in Bates county,
4 N y he held on the sd Saturday of each
.suth in the Ohio street school house,
[ ..isr Mo-, and on the Ist Saturday of
~. - month in the West side school house,
Nh Hill, Mo-, the examination COM
,.neing each day at 9 O'Clock, A. NJ.
s'NSo w. w. GRAVES.
County School Commissioner.
The Butler weekly times., 1888-09-12

Those wishing to study French
will find in Mrs. Anna NJ. Hewitt, a
competent instructor. All feeling
an interest in the language, are in
vited to meet with her class Thurs
day afternoon at the west public
school building.
The Butler weekly times., 1888-09-12

The TIMEs'regrets to learn OF the
death of that most estimable and
kind neighbor, Mrs. Kinney, of
Johnstown, wife of Rev. Kinney,
whose demise took place On the oath
of August.
The Butler weekly times., 1888-09-12

J. D. Etheridge, a brakeman, was
killed in a wreck near Harrisonville
one day last week. The accident
was caused by draw-head of one of
the cars dropping out and ditching
several cars. His body was horribly
mangled.
The Butler weekly times., 1888-09-12

The new Midland hotel in Kansas
City opened its doors Thursday, and
the immense structure was inspected
by 25,OOO people.
The Butler weekly times., 1888-09-12

A moving outfit, consisting of
three wagons and a number Of loose
horses and cattle, passed through
Butler Sunday evening en- route to
Benton county. The outfit belonged
to one family and they were from
, Dickinson county, Kansas. They
said everything had dried up in the
section of country they left, the corn
being total failure. The old man
had traded his Kansas farm for one
in Benton county, sight unseen, and
was on his way to see what he had
got. The entire family were tho
roughly disgusted with the sunHow-
er state and said they would not re
turn for two sections as a precious
gift.
The Butler weekly times., 1888-09-12

Mayor Hickman informs us he has
called the Boards attention time and
again to the filthy condition of the
streets, alleys, etc, but could get no
action taken.
The Butler weekly times., 1888-09-12

AT Pilot Grove. in Cooper coun-
ty, Gideon Philips lives with his
wife. He is eighty-one years of age
and she is seventy-eight. They are
the parents of twenty-five children,
nineteen of whom are still living.
the Youngest being now in his 25th
year. -Four of the sons are preach
ers. They are hale and hearty old
couple. and on the occasion of their
last family reunion there We're one
hundred and two Of their children
and grandchildren present.
Thirty-five molasses barrels for
The Butler weekly times., 1888-09-12

J. F. Smith, of Rich Hill, candi-
date for prosecuting attorney, was
summoned to Franklin county, Mo,
by a telegram conveying to him the
sad intelligence of the death Of his
mother, consequently he will not be
able to continue his canvass of the
county this week.
The Butler weekly times., 1888-09-12

The organ grinders Friday night
met with hard luck in breaking their
instrument, not however, until they
had pretty generally seranaded the
town.
The Butler weekly times., 1888-09-12

To prevent the further spread of
diphtheria those of our citizens who
have cases in their family should
quarantine.
The Butler weekly times., 1888-09-12

Mrs. Maggie Jones, will arrive in
Butler this week and will spend the
fall and winter with her sister. Mrs.
Thos. J. Smith.
The Butler weekly times., 1888-09-12

Procrastination is the thief of time.
The mayor should at once have the
city thoroughly cleansed of all filth.
The Butler weekly times., 1888-09-12

Thos. W. Silvers, John 7. Smith
and w. E. McElree have been doing
good work for the democratic party.
The Butler weekly times., 1888-09-12

Mrs. J. G. Mcconnell and daugh-
ter left for Ashland, Ohio, on visit
to relatives, Thursday evening.
The Butler weekly times., 1888-09-12

just take trip through the alleys
In the rear of the business houses
and you will then ask yourself how
it is you have escaped taking the
hog cholera or smallpox.
The Butler weekly times., 1888-09-12

The TINES had a pleasant call
Monday from Miss Mamie Smell, of
Carthage, Misses Effie Clifton and
Jessie Warnock. The young ladies
were accompanied by Jas. Warnock.
Miss Smell is visiting the family of
Wesley Warnock.
The Butler weekly times., 1888-09-12

Mrs. Hartman returned home
from Wichita Friday night, was met
at Ft. Scott by Mr. Hartman.
The Butler weekly times., 1888-09-12

c. G. Duke has taken charge Of
the post Office. Col. Wade stepped
down and out Wednesday.
The Butler weekly times., 1888-09-12

Mrs. Hewitt's class in French will
please meet her in the principal S
room of the west public school build
ing, Thursday afternoon at t clock
D. II.
The Butler weekly times., 1888-09-12

The steam heating apparatus for
the west public school building al
rived Monday and will be placed in
the building in short order.
The Butler weekly times., 1888-09-12

Thos. J. Smith, j. r. Jenkins,
John P. Willis, S. p. Francisco and
j. D. Allen went to st. Louis Mon
day to appear before the democratic
state central committee in the inter
est of the campaign in Bates county.
The Butler weekly times., 1888-09-12

W. E. McElree, J. W. Badger and
T. w. Silvers addressed the demo-
cratic club at Spruce, in Deepwater
township, Friday night.
The Butler weekly times., 1888-09-12

Six per cent money; payable on or
before maturity. Money paid promt-
IL when papers are executed.
80 - PEACH X SPRAGUE.
The Butler weekly times., 1888-09-12

The alleys and out-houses in the
rear of the business blocks are in a
most unhealthy condition.
The Butler weekly times., 1888-09-12

Mr.. Hensley and wife, who have
not seen each other for twenty-seven
years, met at the residence of Col
Breeder, near Oyer post Office in st.
Clair county, one day last week,
shook hands and both cried for joy
The meeting had been arranged and
more than two hundred and fifty
people were present.
The Butler weekly times., 1888-09-12

~ d. n. Thompson and wife, and J..
d. Wells and daughter left Friday
for Ohio. Mr. Thompson and wife
60 to Belle Fontalne and Mr.. Wells
to Athens. They so to visit rela-
tives and friends.
The Butler weekly times., 1888-09-12

Mrs. Z. B. Williams and children
are visiting relatives in Columbia
Illinois.
The Butler weekly times., 1888-09-12
Notice of Final Settlement.

Notice is hereby given 10 all c-editor. amd
o.he-s in.erested In the estate OF Isabella Arbo-
gas: deceased that ], W Il. Aroogsss, Admin
fstrstor OF said estate, intend 20 MAKE hnsd SET
tIeupent thereof, az the next term OF tne bsses
couu.v prnbate court 10 Bates COUNTY. state o.
Hfssonr. to be held a. Butler, On The i2sn dsJ
N SoTernfge- Iss- W. =. AKBDGA-f,
ADxISI-TgA70E.
The Butler weekly times., 1888-09-12

Miss Jennie Morris. of Butler,
No., who has been visiting her folks
IN Kansas City, left for Columbus,
Ohio, Sunday morning to visit rela-
nves. She will be absent week or
two.
The Butler weekly times., 1888-09-12

Hamilton Herald's little son was
buried Wednesday. The cause of
his death was diphtheria.
The Butler weekly times., 1888-09-12
Three Young Sh0rt-HOrn Bulls.

One two-year-old and 2 yeariings
past, all OF good size, shape and col
or CHERRY red), and ready for busi-
ness. VIII sell or trade for mule or
mare colts. J. III. ALLIsos.
32tf p miles southwest Butler, No.
The Butler weekly times., 1888-09-12

Lyon Il Ludwick have moved their
grocery stock to the west side of
the square.
The Butler weekly times., 1888-09-12

Tobe Small, aged 20 years and a
pioneer of st. Clair county, was
killed by a runaway team near
Lowery City, Thursday.
The Butler weekly times., 1888-09-12

Again we repeat, the weeds along
The sidewalks ought to be cut down.
The Butler weekly times., 1888-09-12

Barnum's show will exhibit at
|Hsrrisonville Saturday, Sept. 22d.
The Butler weekly times., 1888-09-12

H. G. Wyatt left for Ohio Saturday
| to attend the G.. A. II. encampment
and visit friends.
The Butler weekly times., 1888-09-12

R. W. James is in Harper county,
Kansas, looking after his landed in
erests.
The Butler weekly times., 1888-09-12

Judge DeArmond left Sunday
evening for Clinton, where he open
led court Monday.
The Butler weekly times., 1888-09-12

j. M. McKibben is opening up his
fall stock OF goods.
The Butler weekly times., 1888-09-12

The second trial of Charles Tabor
under sentence of death at Harris
onville, for the murder of Capt.
Dawson, at Pleasant Hill, August
10Th, 1887, was concluded Friday
evening. by the jury giving him SO
years in the penitentiary. At the
time of the killing Tabor was an es
capped convict from the penitentiary
having been sent from Vernon coun
ty for burglery.
The Butler weekly times., 1888-09-12

Deputy Recorder John Duncan 8
two children were sick with diph-
liberia the past week, but have about
recovered.
The Butler weekly times., 1888-09-12

Thirtv-ive molasses barrels for
sale. J. E. Williams i Co.
The Butler weekly times., 1888-09-12

Mrs. Allen Day left Saturday for
Kentucky on visit to friends and
relatives.
The Butler weekly times., 1888-09-12

So far there has only been one
|htal case of diphtheria in the city.
The Butler weekly times., 1888-09-12

Ross Kennedy, foreman and local
editor of the Democrat, received his
appointment the other day as postal
clerk in the mail service. His run
will be from Sedalie to Hannibal.
The TINES congratulates Ross on
his good luck and hopes he will
prove as much of success in the
employ of Uncle Sam as he has as
foreman and local editor of the Dem
Ocrat.
The Butler weekly times., 1888-09-12

Do not buy your school supplies
until you have examined the stock
at Weaver's.
The Butler weekly times., 1888-09-12

Little Claud Freeman, who WAS
dangerously sick Monday with diph-
liberia, was reported better Tuesday
morning.
The Butler weekly times., 1888-09-12

The most good for the least mon
|sy, is our motto, Badgley Bros.
The Butler weekly times., 1888-09-12

Married, on the 9th day of Sept,
1888, by Elder f. c.. Browning. at
the home of the brides father, in
this city, Mr.. Frank B. Springer, of
Firth, Lancaster county, Nebraska,
and Miss Indiana Buck, of this city.
The best wishes of their many friends
in this city will accompany the hap
py couple to their new home
Judge E. a. Henry sold his house
hold effects at public auction on the
northeast corner of the square Sat
urday afternoon. The judge informs
us that he was preparing to start
with his wife, who is in bad health
for San Jose, Cal, where in all prob,
ability he would make it his future
home. He goes with the best wishes
of the TIMES