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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-11-08
Talmage and the Press.

All newspapers are my personal
friends. have been betrayed by
about every class of men in the
world, but never by a newspaper
man, and believe there is spirit of
fairness abroad in the newspapers
that is hardly to be found anywhere
else. There is no man however
poor, if he has been done an Unjust
ice that cannot get himself set right
by the newspapers. We find a great
deal of fault with the newspapers.
Perhaps by our own indistinctncss
we are reported as saying what we
did not say, and there is regular
riot of commas and semi-colons and
periods about the "blunderIno
printing press" or sometimes VIC take
up paper full of social scandal 5
and divorce cases, and we talk about
the filthy, scurrilous press; but
could preach whole sermon on the
everlasting blessing of a good news
paper. a good newspaper is the
grandest temporal good that God
has given to the people of this cent.
ury. My idea of a good newspaper
is a mirror of life itself. Some
people complain because the evil of
the world is reported as well as the
good. The evil must be printed as
well as the good, or how will we
know what to guard against, or what
to reform? There is chance for
discrimination as to how much space
shall he given to reports of such
things as prize fights; but the news.
paper that merely presents the fair
and the beautiful and the bright
side of life is a misrepresentation.
That family is best qualified for the
duties of life who have told
them not only what good there is
in the world, but what evil in the
world, and is told TO select the good
and reject the evil.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-11-08
ANCIENT soMAn NuPTIALs.
How the Marriage Rite Was Performed
In tho DAVIS OF Cesnr.

I'm the Days or Caesar.
Independent Of the legal forms there
were the social observances OF marriage
which were. tho Same whatever was the
legal ceremony chosen. AT nightfall,
when the star of Venus began to shine,
the bride was fetched from her fathers
house. She was dressed in a white
robe. symbol OF her virgin purity.
bound round her waist with wooden
sash; her hair was plated into six
tresses after those OF the Vestal Vir-
gins; on her head she wore flame-
colored veil and fresh wreath of the
sacred verbena, for the wife was priest
ess in her family. Under the protection
of Juno Domiduca, the home leader.
she passed through the streets accom-
panied by her friends and lighted on
her way with torches. BY her side
there walked a young boy carrying an
open basket, in which there lay hank
of wool, distaff and n spindle-for
spinning was the great duty of the Ro-
man matron of tho republic. To be a
good spinner was a gem in her crown
of virtues, by the side of chastity and
frugality, and the emblems of this occu-
patton were held in honor even at a
time when the chosen pursuits OF wo-
men were very different
Arriving at the door Of her new homo
she found it wreathed with flowers in
honor of the festive occasion. On the
doorposts she hung Gllets Of wool and
anointcl them with oil as a symbol, it
would seem, oflertility. She was then
lifted over the threshold, a custom in
which we may see n survival Of the
time when wives were habitually stolen
from neigh boring tribes and carried by
force TO sheir husbands house.
In the atrium the bridegroom re-
celved her, handed to her a key as a sign
of her rule in the house, and offered her
fire and water torepresent the necessa-
ries of life which were at her disposal.
Answering TO the fixed formula in
which he addressed her, asking who
she was, she replied: Where you are
Caius there am / Caia," rs we might
say, Your people shall be my people,
your house my house, and your life my
life" The pair then sat side by side
on two chairs covered with the fleece
of a sheep and the priest joined their
hands.
The marriage contract fixing the
amount OF the do1ry and the mode Of
its administration was then signed, and
banquet followed, during which five
wax candles were burned, while from the
walls the waXen masks Of the husbands
ancestors, deckcd for the occasion with
flowers. looked down from their open
cupboards with approval National
Review.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-11-08

The election on Tuesday resulted
in Democratic success IN Ohio, Nir.
ginia, New Jersey, New York, and
Mississippi, with large gains in Iowa.
In short we realize the fact that eve
have met the enemy and we are
theirs" There is some consolation
in the thought that the boodlers
were knocked out in Detroit, indeed
that is about all there is left us. and
with that we must rest content.
These local questions will not affect
the result in 1892.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-11-08
THE GERMAN SCHOOL-BOY.
Not Quite so OverwO rkod as One is AC
customel 10 Thinh.

Not Quite so Overw Orkod as One is Ac-
customeI to Think.
The manner in which we spend our
leisure lacked freedom and independ-
ence, but it abounded in regularity and
good influences. The German gym
nasiast does not appear to be as spirited
in his plays as he might; he is often
charged with too great seriousness and
dignity, and this criticism is not unjust
| admit that he is, on the whole, not az
boylike as we should want him to be.
But he is, on the other hand, apt to be
exceedingly childiike, in the good sense
OF the word he is, as rule, reveren-
tial and submissive, simple and uncon-
taminated by the ways OF the world,
with which he has come little in con-
tact. In spite OF the large amount of
work he accomplishes, he is after all u
pretty hardy specimen Of a boy. The
one hundred and eighth regiment
which had enlisted the flower of the
Saxon youth from the University at
Leipzig, counting hundreds Of students
in its lines, eXcellel by its vigorous
marches and valiant deeds in the war
of 1870. In the history OF this war we
read of regiments that marched for
twenty-threc consecutive hours only TO
fall in line OF battle at the end of such
a march; and the students covered
themselves with glory in this cam
paign.
doubt, however. whether the Ger
man gymuas'asl could do the work he
does, and preserve his good health, if
it were not for the iudicious disposition
Of his leisure hours, during which he is
not only INDUCED, but carefully guard
ed in all the details OF life. Moreover,
he is thus fitted to Withstand the great
amount Of liberty that is bestowed up
on him when he is graduated and en-
ters the university. Among the thou
sands of university students, there are
very few who succumb to university
freedom. The habits according to
which the gymnasiast was compelled
to regulate his free hours, the self-con-
troll the sense OF duty and love for
higher aims. which he gained not only
in the classroom. but also during his
leisure prevail in the end, and, as a
rule, he makes final success Of his
university course and becomes a USE
full citizen. For he who has learned to
obey in all things is most likely tc
command in all things. George Morit2
VAIL, i'm Atlantic.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-11-08
Last winter the Kansas legislature

Last winter the Kansas Legislature
passed an act against usury, the pen
atty being a forfeiture of the entire
debt. The first case, Booge ct al. vs.
Hutchinson estate, was tried last
week. Booge loaned Hutchinson
$4,000 taking real estate mortgage
for 1000. Hutchinson died, Booge
sold the mortgage lIubbcll of Iowa,
and the latter commenced foreclos-
urc. The defendants pleaded usury,
and the jury wiped out the whole
debt including the $4,000 acknow-
lodged. If the law stands it would
not be bad one to introduce in
Michigan.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-11-08

Wen mail YOU some pretty circulars. and
tell you how a sweeper like this can be sold
for three dollars, if you will drop us a postal
card
DISSELL CARPET SWEEPER Co,
Grand Rapids, Mich
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-11-08

If the township clerks fail to call
and get the books sent by the sec
rotary of state to the county clerk
for the township clerk, justice Of
the peace, or other township officials
they will lose the value of the books
from their own pockets. The new
law requires that such officers must
account to their successors for these
books, and if the town clerk has fail
ed to deliver them, that officer must
pay over the value of the books.
The clerk must get the books of the
county clerk within 30 days after re-
ceiving the notice from the secretary
of state.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-11-08

Man was made to mourn bat need he suffer
unnecessarily For every poison there is an
antidotc and happily Bludbiider Is the untidote
to many evils that poison mans existence.
This great vegetable specific is the most yaIu-
able that medical research has succeeded in
Wrestling from the secret depths oil science. 1t
is surprisingly controlling power i'm cases of
cancer and tumors, IL reduces qlauduhr swell
ings, alleyiates epilepsy. regulates the bowels
promotes digestion, tones the stomach induces
sleep sustains against fatigue and cXpels scro-
fulous and all other blood arrangements
Price SLOl SOFA 10y all druggists
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-11-08

Notaries Public and other persons
making out mortgage will do well to
remember that the new law requires
the full address, township, county
and state, to be mentioned in the
instrument, and unless this is done
the register cannot rec Give such in
struments for registration.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-11-08

The transitson from long. lingering and pain
ful sickness 10 robust health marks am epoch
iu the life of the individual. such remark
able event j. treasured IN the memory and the
agency whereby the good health has been at
tanned is gratefully blessed. Hence 10 is that So
much is heard in praise of Electric Eitters. so
many feel they owe their restoration ~ health,
10 the use OF the Great Alternative and Tonic.
If you are troubled with any disease OF Kid
ncys Liver or Stomach. OF long or short stand
ing YOU will surely find relief 10y use OF Electric
Bttcrs Sold nj SOC. and 81 per bottle at b. :.
Webb's Drug Store 3
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-11-08
On Dangerous Ground.

They were getting n kidcrgarten
lesson. The teacher took them as very
simple subjects. She touched a table.
What is this?"
Wood
What is this?' she asked, rs she
touched the fender
Iron"
What is this?' and she took up an
acid bottle.
Glass
"What is this?" and she touched her
watch chain.
Brass. said one small boy. and she
changed the subject.-San Francisco
Chronicle.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-11-08

The Spanish have "a pgoyerh: woman loves
with her ear. bat man with his eye" PeIsua-
siye wooing captures a womuu's heart, while
an attractive appearance COuquurs the man.
To retain mans affection and secure enduring
happiness, a woman should be as cherming in
marrcdiilc ms an the days of bcwitchiug maid
cnhood Her captivating weapons are fair
and blooming complexion, SOFT and spoticss
hands freedom from skin ana scalp impuri-
ties. pimpcs, chappiug. and the possession of
the delicate bloom OF perfect health. Coles
Carbohsoap the perfect medicinal toilet. bath
and nursery soap Is her salvation Price rs
cents, Sold by all druggists.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-11-08
100 Ladies' Wanted

free trial package of Lanes Family Medicine
the great root and herb remedy, discovered by
DR.. Sias Lane while I'm the Rocky Mountains.
For diseases Ot the blood. liver and Kidneys il
is positive cure. For constipation and cl lear
ing up the complexion il does wonders. Child
rem Ike il. Everyone praises IT, Largc-size
package, 80 cents. Atall druggists
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-11-08

! Over 2l2 schools in the state have
placed flags upon their buildings as
a result of the Detroit Tribune's pa
triotic agitation. There is nothing in
this country, or anywhere else, which
creates so much enthusiasm as Old
Glory with its stars and stripes.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-11-08

"A man never knows hat woman
has any old clothes until he has married
her. -Atchison Globc.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-11-08

Her work was drudgcry. Worse than that,
il was injurious. The work of sweeping was
wearing; the breathing of the dust
healthy. The corn broom wore nice carpets.
and did not sweep them either.
That was thirty years ago.
Men laughed at him too Women laughed
also. What - the result? To-day our Car.
pet Swcepcrs are used Ia every part of the
world. We make nearly a thousand q day.
Ola sweepcrs have been discarded, and our
modern swcepcrs have taken their places.
Still there are people who do not use them.
People also exist who never saw n locomotive.
Bat they are behind the times.
IL YOU doubt their value remember we
guarantee them. IL one Of our modern Sweep
ers IS not satisfactory we Will make it so.
Oakes weekly Republican. (Oakes, Dickey County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1898, 1889-04-12
Reviewing the Sermon.

Mrs. SmitF-How did you like
DR.. Pulpits's sermon last Sunday +?
Mrs. Brown i thought it was
perfectly grand, didn't you?
Eyes. The way he pitched into
people for talking about their neigh
bors did my heart and soul good.
Did you notice how that contempti-
bic, cross-eyed thing, Mrs. Bejones,
colored up? And no wonder, for
I'm sure-don't you breathe word
Of it, though-that she is not bit
better than she ought to be. Why,
her husband goes away and leaves he1
for weeks at time. She says he's g
travelling man. Ia like to know where
he gets the money to travel on"
'And look at the way she dresses!'
80, it's awful! She ought to be
churched.
"That's just what I think. y
Texas Siftings.
Oakes weekly Republican. (Oakes, Dickey County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1898, 1889-04-12
WM. II. ELLIS.
NOTICE.

The Cash Mercantile Co. having
made arrangements with one Of the
leading brokers Of New York, they
are now in position to give their
patterns, most every week, in some OF
the departments EXTRAORDINARY
BARGAINS. This week we open a
bargain lot of Ladies Muslin Un-
derwear. Come and see them and
be convinced that it pays to trade at
the G. M. c., the cash and one-price
house, Oakes, Oak.
Oakes weekly Republican. (Oakes, Dickey County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1898, 1889-04-12
D!CKEY COUNTY NEWS.

The infant daughter of Rev. G.
D. Cleworth died at Ellendale, re-
Gently.
Frank Jerabel,, ex-Register Of
Deeds, contemplates starting ii rea
estate exchange.
Henry Russo, a former east side
resident, was the successful bidder
fer building the addition to the
court house.
c. @. Bishop has purchased II;
head of young cattle at Charles City
Iowa, for his ranch in Dickey coun,
ty.-Ellendale Commercial.
The people of Dickey county evi-
IDENTIFY mean to have not only Z
local option law i'll name but i'll fact
Every good citizen. whether i'll fayol
Of temperance or not, should favor
upholding the supremacy of the law
YORKTOWN.
G. f. Morey assumed the duties
Of the postotfice April 1st.
Ex-Postmaster Gurdeon Merchant
has moved out onto his farm.
Rumor says that Yorktown is tc
have Il side-track and warehouse for
grain.
The inside Of the church has been
thoroughly cleaned. Thanks to the
good women Of Yorktown.
Rev. Isaac Memory filled the pull
pit here last Sunday and gave his
hearers Il good sermon OH the subject
OF prayer,
Mr.. Switzer and family have
moved into Yorktown from Fuller
ton, and are occupying the Jcn-
nings house.
We are glad to See the good-na-
tured face Of Henry Vanhovenblue
here in our midst again. People had
begun to think the climate of Cali.
fornia was too much for him.
Prairie fires ragged quite fiercely
in this vicinity on last Sunday
night, and owing to the severe wind
quite a number were obliged tc
plow and fight fire in various ways
nearly all that night. At the pres.
ent time Of writing the only dam.
adge heard Of was some hay and sew
eral empty claim shanties.
Oakes weekly Republican. (Oakes, Dickey County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1898, 1889-04-12
MICHAEL f. RATTELLE, Register.
]. r. Buxton, Atty Oakes, D. II.

Land Office at Fargo Oak, Feb. 10Th, 1889.
Notice ia hereby given that the following nam
ed setlcr has filed notice of his intention to make
final proof in support of his claim, aud secure
hnal entry thereof, viz:
OLE l.. OuSE,
d. D. No 1882 for the South cast quarter of
section IS, township l3a ~, Range So w., and
names the following his Witnesses, viz: El
-Eler E. Rose, Theodore Is. Vaugsnus, Leslie Be
lUr, all OF Lisbon p. o., Ransom County, ID. IT,,
Ole Wigen, of Harlem Z. o. Sargent County, D. T..
The testimony Of claimant and Witnesses to be
taken before j. W. Christian, Clerk Of District
Court at Forman. Sargent County, y. IT,, on
Tuesday the 9th day Of April A. d., 1889, at his
office.
And you, Albert A. Smith, who made y. s.,
No. l7774 for the above described tract July 9Th,
1885, are notified to appear and show cuEse on
Tuesday the 9th day Of April, 1889. at the office
ST J. w. Christian, Clerk of the District Court,
Forman, D. r., why the proof and payment of
the said Ole L. Ousc should not he accepted,
and you are notified that IT you fail u appear
aud show cause "s above requested TIL. proof
and payment of said Ole l.. Ousc, if sufficient,
will be accepted Any person who desires. to
protest against the allowance of such proof or
who knows of any substantial reason under the
law and the regulations of the Interior Depart
Ment why such proof should not bo allowed
will be given all opportunity ut the above mem
toned time and place to cross-cNAmine the wit
pesscs Of said claimant and to offer evidence IN
rebuttal Of that submitted by claimant.
NlCIiAEL +. BATTELLt, Register.
c. D. Austin, Atty.
Oakes weekly Republican. (Oakes, Dickey County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1898, 1889-04-12
Here is a Great Bargain !!

Ih0Ue one Tree Claim y
miles from Oahes for s0le II
taheM at once, for $3.50.
Land and location uae-
e11nled in the Valley. This
is o. zvonde7J1tl bargain.
AIs0 tree claim one mile
from Clement station for
$225-ertrU land, none be1-
ter. Also REIMBURSEMENT
to one of the best HoD1e-
stends in Dakota, for $425.
I haUe many others but
these nre rare bargains that
will 60 fast. If zva71ted coW
at once.
WyM. III. ELLIS.
Oakes weekly Republican. (Oakes, Dickey County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1898, 1889-04-12
90 MA.PE9 2

1 WiX h0Ue OH the OOhes
market Oh April 25th, one
hundred head of weJ-bred
0ndyo1t1S mares, 7OelShi7ag
from eleven hundred lbs.
0nd ztpWarlls. This stochis
from thoroughbred stations
n71d zCeste771 mares. Our
stoch Us carefully selected
and zUe aim to sell them at
very reasonable prices. The
St0ck com be seen Nt SztZi-
vc1n & Sipp1es' barn, Onhes,
-pUE. II. C.. HAGIN.
Oakes weekly Republican. (Oakes, Dickey County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1898, 1889-04-12
Land Office at Fargo, Dak., April 9Th, 1889,

Land Office at Fargo, Dak.,. April 9th, 1889,
Complaint bearing date April 4, 1889, having
been entered at this office by George Conner,
homestead entry No. i430O, dated March 22nd,
1854, upon the SW u Of Section 2s, Township
1872 Range 6l in Dckey county, Dakota c%ntsst with
ant alleging that claimant has wholly Abandoned
said tract tnat he has changed his residence there
from for more than six months since making saia
tract is not settled upon and cultivated BY said
party as required by law ,he eaid parties are here
by summoned to appear at this office on lhars-
day the 9th day oil unc, 1889, at 10 O'Clock g. MP
to respond and furnish testimony concerning salq
alleged abandonment.
H. Cox, MICHAEL F. BATTELLE.
Agent ior Contestant. Register
Oakes weekly Republican. (Oakes, Dickey County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1898, 1889-04-12
Land Office at Farg, d. T., April Sd, 1889.

Land Office at Farg, D. t., April 3D., 1889.
Notice is hereby given that the following named
settler has filed notice of her intention to make
Ave year final proof in support of her claim and
secure final entry thereof, viz:
MARGARET BURFIEND,
wild Nv Of Jacob Buricnd, dcceas ID, II. E. No.
1914 for the sc. of sec. 10, tp 131 n, r. 80 w,
Claus Merkins, John Kunrath, David Mcleod and
Hans A. Navranlan, all Of Oakes, Dickey County,
D. T.. The testimony of the claimant and wit
neeses to be taken before Hon. Rodelick Rose,
Judge, or In his absence before Y. M. Evans,
Clerk Of the District Court OF Dickey County. D.
T., ut Elcndale, the county seat thereof, on We'd
nesday, the 2and day Of May, 1889, at his office.
ANY person who desires to protest against ,he
allowance OF such proof, or who knows OF any
substantial reason, under the law and the regula-
tions Of the Interior Depart mcnt, why such proof
should not be allowed, will be given an opportu-
nifty at the above mentioned time and plmce to
cross-examine the witnesses of said claimant,
and to offer evidence In rebuttal Of that submitted
" MICHAEL F. BAITELLE, Register.
Skuse & Morrill,, Attys. sc.
Oakes weekly Republican. (Oakes, Dickey County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1898, 1889-04-12
-T-.E5s .

Is o. mighty little word but
1T sometimes makes o. zU071-
de771ll difference. No1v, If
figures will 0id you in nz17y
1Oay in purchasing goods nt
our markets., here they are i:
Lard, In lots Of ten pounds
or more, 8 cents per pound,
hams, 10 cents; corued beef
per- bb1y $1,000.
B. f, RODDLE.
Oakes weekly Republican. (Oakes, Dickey County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1898, 1889-04-12
BANK OF OAKES.

Rev. r. II. Hooke started Tues
day to attend the meeting Of the
Aberdeen Presbytery at Britton.
Mr.. Hooke contemplates going as a
delegate to New York City early in
May and while absent will visit his is
old home in eastern Tennessee, it
having been eight years since he left
his home in the South.
Oakes weekly Republican. (Oakes, Dickey County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1898, 1889-04-12
TERMS, $500.
HORSES -! HORSES !!

We hare II horse buyer in
the East lri{m the u1st11tc-
ho11s to buy tile best mares
Mut money 7ciW get, nzld 1ce
n7'e W1llin9 to sell them Oh
u small MARGIN, as it is
lutte in the season.. They
lciW be here the coming
lCeeI.
MAD DCIIAIT q, VNDKES
Oakes weekly Republican. (Oakes, Dickey County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1898, 1889-04-12
MARSHALL & YERKES.
SEED WHEAT.

We hare q lin1ifed supply
at hard sect wheut for sale.
We lriM make the price to
suit Y0M. come before it Us
NW gone.
-B.l.Nh or OAKES.
Oakes weekly Republican. (Oakes, Dickey County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1898, 1889-04-12
Land Office at Fargo, D. T., March 14,b. 1890

nhu cliiSo u rui6 6o, y. -, NldlCH l4til, 1881
Notice is hereby given that the following named
settler has filed notice of her intention to make,
as the widow of Axel Nilsson, deceased, iiv"
year final proof in support of her claim, and that
said proof will be made before Hon ltodcrck
Rose, Judge, or in his absence before II. NJ. Evans,
Clerk Of the District Court OF Dickey County. d.
T.. at Elendale, hickey County. u. H., on Thurs.
day, May end, 1889, viz:
BRI1"TA NJ. NILSSON,
as the widow Of AXel Nilsson, deceased, under II.
+, No. 1l102 for the west half northeast quarter
and west half southeast quarter of section 10,
township 13l North, of Range SO West, Dlckey
County, Dakota. And she names the following
witnesses to prove her continuous residence upon
and cultivation of said land viz: Y. w. Mllham,
and W. A. Cross, of Ellendac. Dickey Co., D. II,
Christopher Olson and Chr. Gordcr, of Oakcs,
Dickey Co., u. 7.
Amy person who desires to protest against the
allowance OF such proof, or who knows of any
substantial reason, under the law and the rcguin-
tions Of the Interior Department, why such proof
should not be allowed, will be given an opportu-
nifty at the above mentioned time and place to
cross examine the witnesses of said claimant, and
to offer evidence In rebuttal of that submitted by
claimant.
MICHAEL f. HATTELLE, Register.
j. r. Buxton, Atty Oakes, D. r.
Oakes weekly Republican. (Oakes, Dickey County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1898, 1889-04-12
HORSES /! HORSES!

Our buyer is in the East
buying choice eastern mares,
and will return during the
co ming week. They will be
put on the market at once at
low prices.
MARSHALL & YERKES.
Oakes weekly Republican. (Oakes, Dickey County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1898, 1889-04-12
plymouth Rock Eggs,

] have a choice lot Of Plymouth
Rock eggs, raised by myself, which
will sell for 25c a setting OF IL
eggs. j. "a. LINN,
" Oakes, OAK.