Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-01-25
WOLVERINE wHISPERINGS.

WOLVERINE WHlSPERlNGS.
The fortieth annual convention of the
Royal Arch Masons was held in Grand
Rapids on the 10th inst, when the following
officers We're elected: Grand high priest,
William Wentz, Manistee; deputy, William
G. Hudson, Ludington; grand king, Samuel
Z. Crandall. Flint; grand Zoe, John Il.
BarrOws, Lawrence, Grand treasurer, III.
Shaw Noble, Monroe grand secretary. Gen.
VIM. +. lnnes, Grand Rapids: grand chap
lain, Rev. Francis A Blades, Detroit: grand
captain of the host, Charles X. Bagg, De
trot; grand principal soiourner Jas. III.
Cummings, Holly; Grand X. A. captain,
Arthur NJ. Clark, Lexington; visitor and
lecturer, j. II. Conover. Coldwater; grand
master of third veil Chas ID. Blanchard,
Marquette; second veil, n. j. Frink, Mar
shall; first veil, l.. B. Winsor, Reed City;
grand sentinel, Alex. McGregor, Detroit
The next convocation will be held in Grand
Rapids. All but one of the 100 chapters in
the state were represented, and the finances
and membership are both prosperous The
committee on the Masonic home reported
the institution worthy of the hearty support
OF all Masons
a company has been organized at Flint
To manufacture bicycles, tricycles and car
riage wheels.
Ludjngton is TO have a woodenware fac
tory in the near future.
near Mendon, Is rumored TO have borrowed
$4,000 on notes from neighbors and the
banks at Centerville ana Mendon, II being
supposed that he was the owner of much
valuable real estate He then gave mort
gage on his property, and several shrewd
financiers OF ST. Joseph county are bemoan-
ing their credulity.
The twenty ninth annual convocation OF
the Masonic order of High Priesthood was
held in Grand Rapids January 10. Twenty
one candidates were advanced TO this high
grade. The following officers were elected
for the ensuing year: Most excellent pres
ident, Joseph Clark, Ann Arbor, most excel
lent vice-president, T. Philips, Hastings;
grand chaplin. ID. Striker, Hastings: grand
treasurer, G.. Il. Noble, Detroit; grand re-
corder, ID. Burnham Tracy. Detroit; grand
master of ceremonies, {. X. Bagg, Detroit:
grand counselor, ID. Woodland, Clinton;
grand herald, j. r. Conover Coldwater;
grand steward, j. +. Pickhover, Ionia
Emanuel Il. Franklin, an elderly man
with a long gray beard, who says he is "a
doctor, editor, author and publisher" of
Lansing was arrested at the capital the
other day by United States Mar
shall Pennell on charge of mailing an al
lie led obscene poem in the Lansing post
office addressed TO the Detroit Sunday Sun.
Franklin gave $500 bail To appear before
Commissioner Graves for examination.
The railway passenger men of Michigan
Ilet in Detroit and fixed special fares as fol-
lows: One fare for round trip TO republican
state convention, Detroit; meeting of state
republican league and Michigan club ban.
quet, sales Feb 20 to 22 good to return %;
democratic convention at Grand Rapids,
sales Feb. - good 10 March / !; prohibition
convention same; G.. A. X. at Bay City
March II TO ID, good 10 return March 16.
The weight of freight handled at the G.
II. " ]. depot at Kalamazoo in 1888 was
MOI do in Of not h~n ODD
in lSs7, with an increase of cash receipts of
Si3, CO.,
County Clerk Warn of st. Clair county
has issued Il circular TO all the county clerks
in the state, asking their opinion on the
proper length of term for such officers, and
suggesting state convention at Lansing
on the oath inst. to discuss the matter.
The young ladies who are pupils at Mt.
Holyoke seminary at Kalamazoo have es
tablished what will be known as the
Alumni scholarship for the benefit of
those who may be otherwise unable 10 take
the advantage OF the school.
+. w. Wheeler * Co. of West Bay City
is the name of the new corporation of ship
builders just organized with a capital of
$500, 000
The annual meeting of the Michigan salt
makers was held in East Saginaw the other
day, and the following officers elected: W.
X. Burt, president; Albert Miller, vice
president; ID. G.. Holland, secretary; Thos
Cranage, treasurer.
The Chicago News says that If the ser
vices of the governor of Ohio are worth s.,
900 Michigan's governor earns $4,000.
The Davisburg grist mill, which has been
idle for year past,is now running steadily
again.
Kalamazoo is anxious TO extend its city
limits and take in all OF the outlying towns
and villages.
A scheme is being agitated at Muskegon
for building factory for the manufacture
o. chemical engines.
Mrs. George Martin of Cassopolis died the
other morning from the effects Of burns
caused by the upsetting of lamp.
The belt line railway around both Sagi-
paws has been completed.
Peter Diamond, "a mortar carrier Of East
Saginaw. fell 40 feet the other day, receiv-
ing fatal injuries.
The special committee appointed by the
council of Muskegon has decided to report
tavorably on the annexation of Lakeside
township to the city This adds about 1000
population, giving the city many additional
advantages for water fronts, manufacturing
sites, etc.
Senator elect Mcmillan gave reception
TO the members of the legislature at his
home in Detroit. on the 18th inst. The
parry lIOIl uuHlDtTcu dDOuL ZOU,
including many ladies.
The resolution providing for the appoint
ment of a commission OF army officers TO in
vestigate the various proposed bridges over
the Detroit river has been favorably re
ported to the house.
Cadillac business men have formed an
organization for the advancement of the
| city's interest
Mrs. Hugh Mannon of Petoskey, was
| found dead in her chair the other morning.
A branch of the Toledo. Aun Arbor *
| North Michigan railroad is talked Of from
! Cadillac to Elk Rapids.
William Congdon Of G lifiord, had tooth
drawn the other day, and has since become
| violently insane.
Cy. Reyes, for 30 years business man
ia Bronson, has disposed of his business
interests and will move TO Washington
! Territory.
1t is proposed to establish sulphite fibre
WORKS at Marquette.
Dennis Hyde, Melvin Dyer and Thomas
| HAYES of Nj .ddlebury township Shiawas-