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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-09-13
Union School Library.

With money earned at school eX-
hibitlon given last winter, a juvenile
library of 60 volumes was purchased at
the service of the third and fourth
grades. There were in these primary
grades many boys and girls who had
never read book outside of school
textbooks and who at first cared moth
ing for the new library. However, in
few weeks, so great was the interest
excited by the judicious management
of the teachers that the demand for
books much eXcelled the supply, and
the books were dOled out as reward
for good behavior. The teachers plan
was very simple. She occasionally
read aloud from one of the volumes un-
til the children became intensely in
terested in the story. When they clam
ored for more, they were told to draw
the books and finish it themselves,
One example will prove that the good
accomplished by this thirty dollars
worth of juveniles can not be estimated
in dollars and cents: One VIGOROUSLY
rough boy who had previously never
read book, and who had been repeat
edly labored with for using vile lang
uage and for vicious practices, read six
books of an elevating nature during as
many weeks and has not once since
been found in the list of offenders,
moreover, he is now regularly attend
ing school, thing which he never be.
fore did.
Among the books of the main library
there are about 100 volumes of juvenile
history and historical fiction. At the
present time, not five volumes of those
relating to United States and English
history remain OH the shelves undrawn.
Earnest Scott has read every book in
the library relating to United States
history-Some 90 volumes. Many
others have read as much if not so well.
1t is the prayer of the teachers and
pupils that liberal appropriation for
additional juvenile works be made,
Miss Winnie Griffin, the librarian,
submits the following report for the
year ending June, 1889:
Number of books i'm main library ..... ..... AS
do do do do Juvenile library -
Total number of volumes 80. . ....... .IaG
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-09-13
EAST COE.

May Davenport is going to teach
near st. Louis.
Mrs. Stella Davenport is a speaker
for the Patrons of Industry.
At the Disciple grove meeting. Sun
day, there was large attendance.
School IN district No s, commenced
Monday, with Maurice Skinner as
teacher.
Mrs. Vina Robinson was called to
Leslie last Thursday by the illness of
her mother.
Alonzo Drum Is clerking for a gro
ceryman at Mt. Pleasant. Lon is a
hustler at the business.
An infant son of Abraham Wallace
died Monday with summer comp amt.
Mrs. Jane Leonard has been very
sick, but Is now getting better.
Warren Elliot, who was called to
Leslie some ten days ago by the illness
of brother, returned Monday. His
brother is still living but very low with
cancer.
a little unpleasantness Tuesday
morning ut Pleasant Valley, resulted
in one man being knocked down and
somewhat disfgured, and the other got
a sprained ankle, and damages will fol-
fow.
Joseph Young, man of - years died
at his residence east of Shepherd, Mon
day, with cancer, with which he has
been troubled for Il long time. lie was
"A man who was much respected by all
who knew him.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-09-13
AROUND THE COUNTY.

A number of Ithaca Knights Temp
lars will attend the national conclave
at Washington next month, in company
with st. Johns Commandery.
A vein of coal five feet thick has
been found on the farm of Levi Smith
three miles south of Ashley, if this is
not a fish it will be a bonanza for
Ashley.
At the L. b. conference held at Shep-
herd last week, Rev. l.. 5. Woodruff
was appointed pastor at Wheeler. |. n.
Shilling at Shepherd and j. +. Bal
linger at Pine River.
John Day, of Washington township.
this county, has been arrested by Sher-
if Swigart, Clinton county, charged
with passing counterfeit money, and is
now in the st. johns Jail.
r. NJ. Steel of st. Johns has begun
the work of building barbed wire
fence around parts of sections 2S, %,
%, 81, and 30, in Hamilton, this county,
for pasturing horses and cattle. The
enclosure will embrace four sections.
thus making the largest stock ranch in
Michigan, and probably the largest
single runway" of the kind in the
state. There is nothing small" about
Mr., Steel's method of doing things
Ithaca Journal.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-09-13
Sumner.

Miss Mary Dunlap, visited home last
week.
A boy at Geo. Kirby's is what causes
his hilarity.
A. Z. Flewell visited friends IN Gin
ton CO. last week.
Mr.. Root returned the first of the
week from Eaton Co. where he has
been ON business
The annual school meeting in The
Noys district passed off quietly and
Mr.. Kirby was reelected director.
One of our Arcadia neighbors to show
his wife that he was boss slapped her
mouth and it cost him So to settle it,.
Mrs. Grin Lampson died on the 5th
of Sept. after long and painful Ill
ness; she leaves husband and five lit
tie girls TO mourn their loss Mr.. L.
has the sympathy of the entire COM
munity in his bereavement.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-09-13
West Pine River.

All are improving threshing time.
Mr.. and Mrs. Raycraft are entertain
ing company from Ohio, niece of Mrs.
Raycraft S.
At the annual school meeting of this
district, Mr.. Sol Wright was elected
moderator for the ensuing term.
Mr.. Lanshaw has the lead OH wheat,
it excels all SO far threshed in the
neighboThood. Variety, Clawson.
w. y Wright expects to soon begin
nine months term of school in a
small town eight miles from Clare.
c. L. Wright has piece of corn that
will yield at least one hundred bushels
of ears to the acre. Can anyone beat
itY If 50, let them speak.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-09-13

Mrs. Mills and Miss Hattie Wood,
Of Alma visited Miss Dora Wood
school last Friday.
The pugilist III our neighborhood
that is coward enough to slap his wife
should be treated to coat of tar and
feathers.
Ct. ID. Downes returned Sunday from
North Star, where he had been attend
ing the L. b. conference, Bishop Bar
naby preached Sunday morning to 500
people.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-09-13
VILLAGE COUNCIL.
An Extract of Proceedings.

Alma, Mich, Sept. 10TH 1889.
Common Council, of the village of
Alma met in regular session at council
rooms on above date.
Present:-Presldent Montigel and
Trustees Durham, Tubb, and Bagley
Abs ent:-Trustees, Tinker and Adj
ans.
The reading of the minutes of last
session was deferred untilneXt meeting
capie s Hall, Hardware ssl2
Globe Light Heat Co., $50
David Rosenbury. n. w. 3Sb
VIM Thomas. work on Cemetery ~ ~
Mccullough Button, II. o. 22t
On motion the above claims were al
lowed at footing and clerk instructed
to issue orders for same.
Trustee Tinker appears.
Clerk reports that special sidewalk.
Assessment roll is on file in clerks of
flee.
Moved and supported that the action
in regard to the special assessment roll
be deferred until next meeting.
Committee on cemetery report and
present neat plat of village cemetery
and recommend its acceptance.
Moved aud supported that the report
of committee and also the new plats
presented be accepted.
Vote by yeas and nays results as
follows.
Yeas-Bagley, Tinker, Tubbs and
Durham.
Nays-none.
Vote announced and declared carried.
Moved and supported that street
committee purchase of ii. b. Hubert
fifty loads of gravel for streets, if same
can be purchased at ten cents per load.
Motion carried.
On motion council adjourned.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-09-13
Arcadia Center.

School opened at the Adams school
house last Monday with Miss. Dora
Wood as teacher.
AT the annual school meeting i'm Dist.
No. s last Monday night A. Roberts
was elected director.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-09-13

The 5. S. picnic from the Davis dis
trict to Crystal Lake last week, was
nearly a failure, only about ten attend
ing, they reporting a good time.
The dam at the Sumner mill pond
gave away last week causing a delay of
a few days in the mill, but the husthng
nature of the proprietor Will not allow
it to lay idle long
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-09-13
West Arcadia.

Mrs. Orr had the misfortune tof all
down cellar few days ago and sus-
tanned some severe bruises. is feared
some ribs are broken.
MIR. Tinkham who drives meat
wagon lost small account book lately
and would be thankful if found to re-
port the same to him at Elwell.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-09-13
Excursion Rates

Reunion of Army of the Cumberland
Chattanooga, Tenn. Tickets sold Sep
TENDER 1915, return Oct. 10th, fare
round trip, S20.25.
Tri-State fair Toledo, Ohio. Tickets
sold Sept. ola, return sept. IA, fare
round trip S4.6O.
Detroit, International fair and ex-
position Sept. IL p round trip and adj
mission 1886.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-09-13

L. w. Whitney's pacing horse Al
mont, of st. Louis, won second money
at Jackson fair last week, there we're
seven horses i'm the field.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-09-13

The following rates are given on the
ID. l.. & n. to fairs at the following
named places:
Ionia, Sept. 1920, at one fare;
st. Louis, Sept. 1920, at one and
one-third fare;
Grand Rapids, Sept. 1927, one-fare;
Saginaw. Sept. 1927. at one fare;
Ithaca. Sept. 2427, at one and one
third fare:
Lakeview, Oct. $40, at one aud
one-third fare:
Edmore, Oct. 10 is, at one and
one-third fare.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-09-13
ARE YOU COMING
EREKuEXxu 2yHN1EKFss EzXzxERzkENsnAx1zxz1n

To the Detroit Exposition? Ifyou are, don't fail to
note the location of MABlEY CoMPANY's great dis
Twill be the finest and largest exhibition of the kind
made in the United States, the six cases cover
$4,000. Bear in mind that this huge display is made
up only of samples taken from the mammoth stocks
in twelve stores on Woodward Avenue.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-09-13

do do do do do do 1883 3 do
No account is here made of the cir
c,llation of the juvenile library which
in proportion to the number ofvolumes
was much in excess of the main lib
rary.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-09-13
Teachers Examination.

The Special Public Examinations of
teachers for the schools of Gratiot
country, for the fall of 1889, will be held
at the times and places following:
Ithaca, August 30 and 81.
Alma, September Is and IA.
st. Louis, September q and rs.
Examinations will commence at /
O'Clock p. IN. of the first day.
541-4w GILES II. BROWN.
Sec. Co. Board of School Examiners.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-09-13
CIRCULATION OF BOOKS

CIRCULATION OF BOOKS
Among pupils Of High School. 1911
do do do Mr.. Adams room ....... .1l76
do do do Miss Yerington's room 564
Promiscuous circulation ....... ....,.......3O4
Total circulation . Bll5
No. of books in library June 1889 ....... 1876
do do do do do do 1888. ........ Ais
Increase .................... ................S1
No. OF volumes cicrulatcd in 1889 ........ BIB
do do do do do 1883. 49,. li75
Tncrea SO i'm circulation - - HS31
A x,,gn nh in titunG
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-09-13

To the ladies of Alma and vicinity:
am handling the Domestic Sewing
Machine. All who desire to purchase
a first-class, lightrunning machine, will
do well to call at my Barber Shop and
see the machine, or send me word and l
will call at your house. Very easy
terms. NICK G.. DAVIDSON, Alma.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-09-13
YOUR
EXPENSES
PAID.

purchases of Wearing Apparel and such Household
articles they may want, until they visit u.s. Re-
member we buy and sell 81 600 worth of goods where
ly, and do retail at prices ranging from 20 to so
per cent lower than the smaller dealers forced to
demand. However, whether you wish to purchase or
not, you most cordially invited to visit our NAM
moth establishment, the largest in Michigan. Guides
will conduct you about the various deparments-sixy
two in cumberland your packages will be checked
free Of charge. We throw open to you the foremost
and most famous shopping emporium of the State
of the celebrated sights of the city containing
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-09-13

Dersons living in the in
terror of the State can
cover all the expenses OF
their trip by deferring their
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1889-08-07
The Girl and the Dude.

If men get fighting mad with one
another over women they sometimes be-
come more furious still when women in
cite the cholor, because in such cases,
says New York letter to the Cincinnati
Enquirer, there is nobody to be whipped
unless the highly illogical act of a GER
tain Fifth avenue chappie be emulated.
The first part of the occurrence was in
my presence. A pretty and rich girl en-
tered a restaurant and took one of the
least prominent tables in the room. l
had often seen her there with her parents,
and l know they are excellent people.
No sooner had she become seated than a
young dandy came in and gazed about to
see where he should most enjoy his
luncheon. Seeing the young lady by her
self, he sat down at the very next table,
so that he could look right into her face.
He then proceeded to watch her and to
try to attract her regard. Finally she
was forced to look at him; but she only
did so in order that he should see how
annoyed she was and how his attentions
disgusted her. Nothing daunted, the
dandy kept on staring. Soon the girl
asked her waiter for paper, pencil and en-
velope. She began what l thought was
a note, raising her eyes to the young man
every now and then. l was good deal
surprised at this, but when she called the
waiter and directed him to hand the note
to the young man, lost my faith in
woman entirely. The young man was
smiling in a very conceited and happy
way as he tore open the envelope. When
he spread out the paper within, saw his
countenance change like a flash. looked
over his shoulder, and what saw nearly
made me burst out laughing. On the
paper was a drawing of the young man,
looking as like him as photograph, but
the head was put on the body of a don
key, and the great flap ears hung down
over his cheeks, making him very
foolish even for a donkey.
Well, the way that dandy got out
was a caution. He looked as though he
would have liked to insult the girl at first
for revenge, but he thought better of it,
and walked out as stiff and indifferent as
he could. That ended the scene. But
the next day the dandy, an athletic sort
of fellow sought out the brother of the
girl and give him a vicarious thrashing.
He couldn't whip the offender, but he
bestowed a whipping on the male portion
of the family and doubtless felt better for
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1889-08-07
Malarial Mysteries,

Oddly enough, it is only within the
last ten or fifteen years that scientific men
have known that malaria was the result
of living organisms in the blood, and it is
only within the last two or three years
that investigators have obtained any
knowledge Of what these organisms are
like, 1t is true that as long ago as B. c.
so Lucretius ventured to suggest that
malaria was educ to having organisms in
the blood But the Romans probably
thought his suggestion even less import
ant than the same poets theory of fall
ing atoms. The Romans were a practi-
cal people; they cared little about the
cause, but stroye to get rid of the results.
Accordingly they built those great drains
which are such marvels of engineering
skill The art of making these drains is
said TO have belonged by heredity to GER
tain families, a few descendants of whom
are still living in the Abruzzi. As a re-
suit of these works came a thriving popu-
lation, abundant harvests, and luxurious
villas. With the decay of Roman civiI-
zation malaria returned Ne,0 York
Times.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1889-08-07
PAINTING FLOORS.

A French writer observes that paint
ing floors with. any color containing white
lead is injurious, as it renders the wood
soft and less capable of wear. Other
paints without white lead, such as umber
or sienna, are not injurious, and can be
used with advantage. Varnish made of
drying lead salts is also said to be destruc-
tive, and 1t is recommended that the bo-
rate Of magnesia should be used to dispose
the varnish to dry. A recipe for a good
floor varnish is given as follows: Take
two pounds of pure white borate of man
ganese, finely powdered and add it little
by little to a sauce pan containing ten
pounds of linseed oil which is to be well
stirred and raised to a temperature of $50
degrees Fahrenheit. Heat 100 pounds
of linseed oil in a boiler until ebullition
takes place, then add to it the first liquid,
increase the heat and allow it to boil for
twenty minutes. Then remove from the
fire and filter the solution through cotton
cloth. The varnish is then ready for use,
two coats of which may be used with a
final coat of sheIlac, if fine polish is
required, ,-Scientifc american.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1889-08-07
SUMMER DESSERTS.

A great many people imagine ices are
costly and trouble, and the farmers
family only have them on rare occasions
for company, whereas, they might be
served as desserts several time week
being really cheaper and healthier than
pies, doughnuts and other heating dain
ties.
OF course, there are creams and ices
which are composed of expensive in
gradients, but of such we are not speak
ing Good ice cream may be made OF
rich, new milk, and in the farm-hous
where ice is put is as economical, if not
more so, than any other dessert. The
most delicious ices are made of fruits,
which, of course, all farmers do or
should have in abundance. The follow
ing recipes are good and cheap:
Raspberry Ice-Sweeten half gallon
of red raspberries, set aside one hour,
then strain; turn in a freezer and freeze.
Currants, strawberries and cherries may
be used instead of raspberries.
Economical Lemon Ice-Take two
cents worth of citric acid, dissolve in a
quart Of water, add two teaspoonfuls of
lemon extract, sweeten to taste, and
freeze.
Grape Ice-Pour quart of boiling
water on a pound of sugar and let boil
five minutes. Pulp the grapes sufficient
to make a pint Of juice, add the skins
and pulps to the sirup, press through a
sieve. Let cool and freeze.
Frozen Fruits-Pare dozen large,
soft peaches and chop fine. Scald pint
of sour plums, remove the skins and
stones. Mash the plums and mix with
the peaches; add pound of sugar and
let stand one hour; then pour over
quart of water and stir until the sugar
dissolves; pour in the freezer and freeze.
Frozen ColTee-1aLc four large table,
spoonfuls of ground coffee and put in
boiler; add a quart of boiling water and
let steam for fifteen minutes; strain and
add half pound of sugar; add the white
of an egg and freeze. Frozen tea may be
made in the same way. Both should be
served in goblets.
Ice Cream-Beat the yolks of six eggs
until creamy; add half a pound Of sugar
and beat again. Whisk the whites to
stiff froth; stir them into the yolks and
sugar. Put a quart Of new milk on tc
boil; mix in the eggs and sugar; stir until
boiling. Take from the tipc, strain auo
flavor; stand aside to cool. Freeze, cover
and set aside to harden.
Farmers Ice Cream-Tnke a quart OF
milk, in which mix the beaten whites of
six eggs, flavor with lemon, sweeten to
taste and freeze. Set aside one hour to
rden.-Farm and Ftreside.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1889-08-07
Tuxedo Park.

The entire property of Tuxedo Park,
the fashionable country resort for wealthy
New Workers, had been decided in trust
TO Mr. Lorillard's grandchildren, and if
it keeps on increasing in value and popu-
larity for twenty-five years as it has dur
ing the past two years, it will be a YER
liable kingdom in itself. There are now
more than fifty cottage owners and nearly
four hundred club members, giving a
net income of more than $40, 600 per
annum. The village at the station is also
increasing in due ratio, and as the club is
row self-supporting, Mr.. Lorillards guar
antee against loss for five years is being
entirely devoted TO improvements, which
are visible ir every direotion.-Mep Yorb
Commercial A@g~tisw.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1889-08-07
HOUSEHOLD AFFAIRS.
VIRTUE IN ONIONS AND BEEF.

What is the most strengthening food
for a convalescent2 Well, you know,
the beef-tea theory has been exploded.
The most life-giving and digestible food
that can be given to one just recovering
from an illness, is chopped beef. Just
take pound Of the finest round of raw
beef, cut off all the fat, slice two onions,
and pepper and salt. Then chop the
onions and meat together, turning them
over and over until both are reduced al
most to a pulp. Then spread on slices
IF rye bread and cat as sandwiches. Peo-
pie talk about celery being a nervine, but
let me tell you that there is nothing
which quiets the nerves without bad re-
suits like onions. The use of them in
luces sleep, and much strength is OBJ
.ained from them. That is the ideal food
for convalescing or for any one who is in
weak state of health.-G GrocerS' and
Gamers Gazette.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1889-08-07

capital can double It in one year in a legiti-
mate enterprise. For particulars address
Box S91," etc.
Another read,
If you have nerve and $4,000 in cash we
will make you a millionaire In one year. We
permit the fullest investigation before invest
ment. Write for particulars.
A third just hit his case:
Are you a young and ambitious man, feel
ing that you could get ahead if properly
backed and encouraged9 Have you any money?
Can you get from one thousand to three thou
sandS II so, we will positively guarantee you
500 in return for every dollar, and inside of
a year.
felt sure he had written some of these
parties, but as | could not find any let
ters from them I set out to hunt them up
in person. They were bold-faced swind-
lers, and they bothered me some, but in
the end / got five letters written by
Fergus. In one of them he stated that
he would soon have money to invest,
and expressed his satisfaction at the par
ticulars of the speculation as far as given
him. The greed of gain, then was his
incentive. The woman, who had been
mother and sister to him came of long
lived race, and was in good health, and a
month before her death was told by a
doctor in the hearing of Fergus that she
was likely to live to be ninety or one
hundred years old. Until her death the
young man could hope for little or moth
ing, as she was obliged to make the in
terest of her capital support her.
Murderer or not, the boy was the legal
heir, and he employed the best legal
talent in the West to defend him. The
lawyers might take every dollar if they
could but clear him. 1t was a veritable
fight for life with all the money and most
of the talent on one side, but that web
of circumstantial evidence kept drawing
closer and closer, and it could neither be
broken nor explained away. Had Fergus
been innocent a frank reply to each ques-
tion would have explained it. Being
guilty, his evasions only made mat
ters worse. The jury were out fourteen
hours before finding a verdict of guilty,
but within an hour he had made full
confession. He told me that he had
been planning for two months, and that
he believed he had arranged details until
his case could withstand the most minute
investigation of the highest detective
tai ent.-Nelo York Sun.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1889-08-07
Ice Water Shortens Life.

Water for drinking purposes, says DIR.
William A. Hammond, should never be
below fifty degrees. We can almost al
ways get it even in the hottest weather
as cool as this by letting it run a minute
or two from any household faucet, or
drawing it from any country well. If
not, there is no objection to cooling it to
the point mentioned. The East India
monkey" ," which can now be had almost
anywhere in this country, aud by means
Of which the contained water is cooled
by its own evaporation, answers the pur-
pose admirably. | am quite sure that, if
ice water should be generally discarded
as a drink, the average duration of life
would be heightened and existence rem
dered more tolerabe.