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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-09-25
THOMSON AND HIS RATS.
Wa Going tn Have Fun Seeing Them
swim. but They Saw Him swim Instead.

Wa Going to Have Fun Seeing Them
Swim, but They Saw Him swim Instead.
The question is frequently asked
whence the name of Thomson pond, a
sheet of water in western Maine extend
ing through four towns and lying part
ly in three counties. Tradition says il
was named from the first settler, Joe
Thomson. During his sojourn he was
seriously troubled by rats. He first pro-
vided himself with stout leather bag
of the capacity of four bushels. He then
placed an empty hogshead in his log
howell, leaving the bunghole open,
through which he dropped small guam
tity of meat scraps and crumbs.
Bag in hand he retired outside to
watch proceedings, peeking through a
small crevice between the logs Pres
emily he esped an old, gray veteran ap-
preaching the bunghole. He takes a
peep, then shifts, looks cautiously about
and then enters. He soon energies from
the hogshead and quickly disappears.
In trice he returns, followed by a
drove amounting to hundreds, which one
by one disappear through the bunghole.
"Now," chuckled Joe, lis my fun" as
he skipped calmly through the door and
adjusted the open mouth of the bag 70
the small aperture, ut the same time rap
ping the hogshead with the toe of his
boot, which produced loud, ringing
sound. With loud squeals and fierce
struggles the frightened rats began to
scramble through the bunghole, all land
ing in the bottom Of the bag.
His first thought was to drown them
by sinking the bag in the pond, but be-
ing in q rather gamesome mood, as was
often the case, he concluded to put the
bag in his boat, and after rowing TO a
good distance from the shore then release
them, and with his OK goad have good
time knocking them in the head.
Rowing out several rods from the
shore and being in high glee at the
thought of wreaking vengeance on the
''varmints" which had given 50 much
trouble, he without hesitation united the
bag. expecting to see the frightened crea-
lures at once leap into the water, but he
quickly found himself mistaken.
Instead of fleeing or even retreating
the rats charged in body, and with
teeth and claws so severely lacerated his
face, neck and hands as to cause him to
leap from the boat and swim for the
shore, leaving the craft in the possession
Of his one time victims. -Lewiston Jour.
nal
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-09-25
WON WORLD.
eNMETHiNG ABOUT THE YOUNG
WOMAN WHO COMPOSES.

A Fad I'm Corsets That Costs Money.
Secret Of Real Bosuty-A Woman OF
Basiness Ability-Parisian Fancies-A
Russian Reception.
1t is most remarkable that though
music is part of the education Of most
women, and with all their aptitude for
the art and ability in Interpretation, the
sex has never produced great COM
poser, and comparatively few compost
tions that have attained any great pop
ularity. Miss French, young Irish.
woman living in Paris, is an exception.
and another is Miss Hope Temple, a
young Englishwoman. The most popu-
lar of her compositions is entitled Mem.
cries" which is song of great depth OF
feeling. 1t is pretty glimpse that we
have Of Miss Temples childhood when
we hear of her living near Dover, where
the gallant i'll starred Twenty fourth
regiment was quartered.
She loved the soldiers, and they, one
and all, loved her and treated her as a
little daughter Of the regiment. Her
very first composition was a waltz for
the band to play, and as she taught it to
them herself we may be sure that full
justice was done to the young conductor
and her melody. 1t was great sorrow
to her that this idyllic episode was fol-
lowed by the grim realities Of war, and
that the disastrous battlefield of lsandhl-
wans, in Zululand, was the grave Of
nearly all the brave men who used to ga
lutte her so gayly when she went in and
out among them. She had little musical
education, and always hated the piano
as an instrument, but success in song
writing has caused her to advance step
by step. She is at work on an operetta
Philadelphia Press.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-09-25

Remember. boys" said the teacher,
who being still new -. the business,
knew not what else TO say to make an
impression, "that in the bright lexicon
of youth there's no such woid as fail. y
After a few moments a boy from Dos
ton raised his hand. well, what is it,
Socratesy' asked the teacher.
II was merely going to suggest" re-
piled the youngster as he cleaned his
spectacles with his handkerchief, "that
II such is the case, ii would be advisable
to write to the publishers Of that lexicon
and call their attention to tbs omission.
-,Nmtruh Star.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-09-25
A Fad In Corsets That Costs Money.

A recent bride distanced all Of her
of her trousseau, and it is said by her
friends that she thereby set fashion
that must henceforth be followed by all
brides of any pretensions in the world OF
society. While it is, of course, the rule
for the expectant wife to have her bridal
corsets made far more deliberately and
extensively than has been her former
custom, often having them embroidered
most deicately, it is declared that this
instance is the first where gold was used
in the place of steel, both for the clasps,
the eyelets and the lacing tips
The few intimate friends of the bride
who were permitted to gaze upon the
mysterious portion of her outfit had
their attention called to this feature Of
the beautiful corsets, and they say that
examination showed the metal portions
to be composed of gold as described.
One young woman had the temerity
to ask what the advantage of gold was,
and she was informed that it did not dis.
color and was in every way preferable
to steel. 1t was generally agreed that
the idea was an awfully clever one, but
ut the same time it was regretted that
the world at large would not know
about the gold. No one dared to ask
how much the corsets cost, The price,
however, was 800 pair, and the bride
had three pairs, one in white, another IL
pale blue and the third in black New
York Sun,
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-09-25
PariSian Fanciea.

Some present Partisan fancies should
be described, if only to emphasize their
Stiffness. 1t is gravely announced that
Scotch terriers are the fashion of the
moment, because their color accords
with the caprice for gray gowns for
spIing wear. The dog has bit OF scar
let ribbon on his collar, and thus, when
he In abroad with his mistress, the bit OF
color she would not wear gives the needed
effect TO the gray tones.
It is also stated that a language Of
stamps, which 1t is important should b
understood, prevails In Paridan socsety
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-09-25
a Contra etor.s Advice.

MEsSDs DrLLtM BRos -Gputlnmcn:- I take
peat pleasure in tcstiiynv in hphalt Of Duh.
an Great German BLOOD, Liver. stomach and
Kidney Cure. can safely saw that 4 never
COX such md cinc n that 10 cleanse the liver
stomach aud Kidneys. / wa suffering for
wears with bilfousncss, indigestion and loss of
tppctltt ana sleep. one bottle did mo more
GOD than six mouths other trCgtmeuf md I
feel 10 my du utostfv IN its behalf so on hers
may try " ~ get cmed. Yours Truly
WARREN ssEbI contractor and Buildsr
Flint. Mich
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-09-25

Over tw, I've years / was afflicted with a very
serious female difficulty 0nl FOR the hist SIX
cen months was undcr treatment OF three o.
he Yrry hest physicians that money could
mploy. Under tie - llful treatment T grad.
lallv grew worse until they decided they could
Gender IN" no permanent help one of ny
&c ends pursuadcd me To try a bottle OF Du'l-
mans Great Germ m Uterine ,nnic and after
iaking three Oottles, can say ! am iu better
health than have been for twelve years and
im row sixty years old, but feel as young ms
e thirty 81 a bottle.
June .. 1890 MR. THos. TANDY. Flint, Mich
For sale by II. NanDcuBcrgh. ?
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-09-25

This remedy Is becoming so well known and
so popular as To- need no special mention. All
who have used Electric Bittsrs sing he same
song OF praisc.-A purer medicine docs not eX-
Il ana ii t. guaranteed To DO all that is claimed
Electric Bitters viii cure all disUasos OF the
liver and Kidneys, will remove pimpcs. hollis
Dnre blood.--Will drive llaleria from tho
system and preventGs well as cure all material
lever.-For cure OF Headache. Constipation
and Indigestion try Electric Bittcrs Entire
abstraction guaranteed. o. money refunded
Price 80 cts. and q 90 per bottle at b. ). Webb,
DRUGGIST. )
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-09-25
Experience OF A Railroad Man.

Ibad scatic rheumatism one year. My ply.
stefan pronounced ii iucuTable. could yet lie
relief except from morphine. Six bottles OF
Ilibbard's Rheumatic syrup cured me.
JOIN y. MAXWELL. Salisbury y. g.
Tho above Is correct. and Iilbbard's Rheuma-
tic syrup has cured great macy of our Gus
omcrs. SrEERE, WELLS 4 co.
wholesale aud retail lruz gists Salisbury n G
sold by B YauDcnBarg
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-09-25

The skeleton of Electioneer, the IA
nous Palo Alto trotting stallion, is to be
set up in the museum of Leland Stanford
university. Its bones are strung on sill
YER wires. The skeleton of Oecident.
another of the senator's pet horses, is al.
ready in place in the University museum.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-09-25
a OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.

Mr.. Frank huffman a young man of Buriing-
ton Ohio, states thnt he had been under the
care OF two prominent ply sicians, aud used
thor treatment until he was not able TO get
around. They pronounce q his cesc incurapie.
tie was pursuuded 10 Try DR. King Now us
covrry for Consumption. Coughs and toids
and 40 that time was not able 70 walk across
the sire without resting lie found before
he hal CsCd hstt of dollar bottle, that nc was
much better, ne continued 10 use q ana u TO,
day enjoying good health " you have any
Throat. Lung or chest trouble Try ii- We
guprnatcc sutisfGc oit Trial bottle free AT Is.
). Ne0bs, Druggist
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-09-25

STATE OF MICHIGAN. County of Gratiot
rebate Court for said County. ss;-In the
m ,ttcr Oh the c.tlte OF epheu w. Hambin,
. licensed. Notice is hereby viveu, that all
erCditOrs Of 4id deceased are rec uirod TO pre-
, ent their claims 10 said Probate Court al the
Probate OGice. In the village OF ithaca, tor eX-
umination ana allowance. on or before the 2Sth
day OF December ls9 next. and that such
CLAIMS will he heard before smi court on Non
day the 26th day of oct Der and on Monday tho
Stb day of December next. AT ten O'Clock in
the forenoon OF each OF tlOse days.
ated sept 18th, A. ID. 1891.
J. LEE POTTS,
judge OF Probate.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-09-25
She Faints AWAY.

A thief has for his pal good looking
young woman, who enters jewelry
store, faints away while looking at some
thing, and during the excitement that
follows the thief manages to pocket
something. If you own jewelry store
look out for the pair.-Detroit Free
Press
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-09-25
A supply of water from the Jordan is

A supply of water from the Jordan is
kept on tap at the royal palace in Berlin
in order that all the babies of the Hollen-
zollern family may be baptized in it.
After the christening OF Prince Joachim,
the other day, the precious fluid was
carefully returned to the Jordan reser-
toir
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-09-25

Berlin university faculties will offer to
the 5000 students enrolled for the sum-
mer term 716 courses oflectures to choose
from. Forty-six of these courses are
theological, n legal, 237 medical, $50
philosophical. Professors Koch and
Mommsen will not read.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-09-25
A Peculiar Experience

About ten year, ago my health became inn
pared. and rnCumHtism SGT in My suffering
was intense. but Hihbard's Rheumatic syrup
has relieved me entirely Of rheumatism, regu-
"tcd my kidneys aud liver, ana benefited my
whole system.
b. w. ROCKWELL jackson. Mich.
any statement made 10y y. W. Rockwell can
be relied upon. w. y. THoNPzoN. Pres, Jack
son City Bank.
sold by a. NHnDCuBc;g i
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-09-25

Michael Eyraud, the stranger, whose
head was cut off in Paris, had his life in
sured for SO 900, but the companies re-
fuse to pay on the strength of clause in
every policy relieving the company OF
liability if the insured meets his death
while violating the laws of the country.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-09-25

Senator Henderson, the new president
pro tenn. of the United States senate, is
City three years old. He served through
the war in the Union armies, reaching
the rank of brevet brigAdier general Of
volunteers In 1895.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-09-25
Cut Rates.

81 always get reduced rates on the
railroads for my Indians" remarked the
travelling Snowman.
"How do you manage that"
al get them scalper's tickets. Puck.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-09-25

"There is poetry about the flute that
other Instruments lack The divine
affiatus has descended upon it,"
"Well, it takes a very earthly affiatu
10 make II work - Harper's Bazaar,
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-09-25
pTIES

LOOsE'S RED CLOVER PILE REMEDY is a
positive specific for all forms of the disease.
Blind. Bleeding. Itching, liberated and pro-
trudng Piles. Price SOC. For sale at Central
Drug Store. $50
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-09-25

have been afflicted with neuralgia for near
" two years have tr.cd ply sicians and all
Snown rcmed e. but found NJ permanent
relief. until tried a bo,te of Dullmau Great
German Eminent and II gave me instant ana
permanent relief. - cents per bottle Sigucd
4 b. Srell. Hamilton. Mich. April II, 1851
For sale by b. NanDeuBergh Gi5-y.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-09-25
Verv Much SurprIs al.

Try DuIlam's Great German ~ cent Liver
pills. 20 I'm each pRck sc az NanD Den Berah's.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-09-25
BERT WOODWARD

Has choice farms
For sale at
Lowest cash price.
Houses and Lots
Bought and sold.
Money to loan
On approved security.
| have first-class
Insurance Companies
For farm risks,
Such as the
Western, of Toronto,
Granite State and the
United States.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-09-25
Bucklen's Arnica salve.

The Best Salvc in the world for Cuts, SOY
Bruises. NCcrs salt RheuIn, Fever SoXe,
letter. happep Hands. ChllbiGins. Corns and
all Skin EruptIons, and positively cures Files,
or no pay required. IL - guaranteed 10 give
perfect satisfaction, or money refunded Price
* cents per box. For sale by Il. 5. Webb.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-09-25
Stenhen w Hamblin

Deceased. On reading and fling the Petition.
duly verified. of Alice Hamtln the admins
tiutrix of said estate praying for certain
reasons therein set forth that she may be al
lowed 10 sell the real estate OF which tn said
stephen ". Hamblin died seized, for the pur-
pose OF paying the debts outstanding ginst
said estate rhcTeupun 70 - ordered. That VI n
day The 18th day of Oct bcrne&i. at ten clock
so the forenoon, be as igned fur rae bearing OF
said petition and that he hoig=-at-Iw OF sad
deceased, and all other persons int 'rt ste IN
sand estate, are fquirrd To appear a session
Of said court. thC u TO be holden III the Probate
Office in m, village OF Ithaca and show cause,
ID any there be,why the pray CT OF the petitioner
should not be granted: And II is further
ordered that said petitioner give notice 10 the
person. Interested in said eetate, of tn pend
rucy OF said petition and he hearing there
OF. hy car stag copy OF this order 10 be
published in the ALMA RECORD a newspaper
printed and circulated in sail county. four
successive weeks previous TO said day Of
hearing.
"a true cfpyD LEE PORTS
[Seal Go -wk. Judge of Probate.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-09-25

DEOBATE ORDER State of Michigan
1 County of Gratio' s.. AT a session OF the
Probate court FOR said county held at the pro-
bate Office in the VILLAGE Of lt0aca on the eth
day of September in the year one thousand
eight hundred and ninety one. present j. Lee
Potts Judge of Probate. In the matter OF tue
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-09-25
ITHACA BRANCH
~ =
& WEST MICHIGAN Ry

-Week days FDaiIy. tEXcept saturday.
900 a m. has through chair cars to Chicago
No extra charge for seats.
1865 p. IN. runs 10 Chicago solid, with Wagner
buffet car; seats. % cts.
6:l7 y. m. has through free chair car TO Hlauistee
via VI. a y. T.. X. Il.
II :35 y IN. IS solid train with Wagner palace
sleeping car through TO Chicago and sleeper for
indianapolis Via Benton HErbur.
GEORGE DEHAvENs
Gen'l Pass. Agent,
Grand Rapids
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1891-12-23
MITCHELL AND CoRBETT SIGN
An Agreement to Meet In n Glove Contest
in Seven WCcks.

An Agreement to Meet In Glove Contest
in Seven Wccks.
New YORK. Dec. 22.-After vast
amount OF talk, Charlie Mitchell, OF
England, and James J. Corbett, OF Cal
ifornia, have signed articles OF agree
ment to meet in six-round glove con-
test in Madison Square Garden within
seven weeks from to-day. The men met
in tho Office OF sporting paper this
afternoon. Corbett opened the ncgo-
tiations. The men soon found that a
finish fight was out OF the question, as
Mitchell stuck to London prize ring
rules. It was then agreed that there
should be scientific contest for points.
with ordinary slzo gloves. Tho follow
ing articles wero drawn and signed:
eve, the undersigned, agree to box
scientifically for six rounds, Marquis OF
Quccnsberry rules, Mt Madison Square
Garden within seven weeks" No money
was posted. There will be no stake.
Both men seemed agreed to make the
meeting ono in which to simply decide
who is the more clever OF the two men.
The stipulation made between Slavin
and Sullivan's representatives this after
noon was that tho men should fight
within fifteen weeks after Sullivan's
theatrical contracts expire, which
will bring the fight into
September. 1t was agreed that ii Peter
Jackson should whip Slavin in their
coming Eight in London, then Sullivan
would not meet Slavin. Charley Mitch
ell acted as spokesman for Slavin, and
objected to allowing SO much money
being tied up. Arthur Lumlcy offered
to pay Slavin interest on tho money
until September.
1t is said that Richard X. Fox will
put up Slavin's forfeit next Tuesday.
So far as can DO learned, no direct
authorization has been received by Sui.
livan's representatives to mako the
match, but Sullivan has said he would
meet Slavin when his engagements
permitted, and his hacker, Charlie
johnson, has taken him Mt his word.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1891-12-23
GET spoons from Jacob W. Grub:
For tho Children.

Our readers will notice the advertise.
ments in these columns OF Chamberlain
& Co., Des Moines. Iowa. From per
sonal experience We can say that Cham.
bcrlains Cough Remedy has broken up
bad colds for our children and we arc
acquainted with many mothers in Cen.
tervillc who would not be without it in
the house for a good many times its
cost and are recommending it every
day.-Centerriile (S.5D.l Chronicle mud In
der. % cent, 50 cent and 81 bottles for
sale by druggists. pNwS
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1891-12-23
NESBlTT G. DEVINE,
1899 Market Streot. del7
FOR SALE.

to SOD each.
Lots $j and 81, Dclvcdcre addition, with five.
roomed frame house, 81, 6Ol
Desirable residence OH Chapllne street.
Desirable Fourteenth street residence,
Desirable cottage. brick, No. lO1i NfcCol,och
street, ground C1xl2O feet !. - ~, -
no %S Main street. suitable for saloon and
Eighteen acres lind on National -oad. with
louF'roouied house, 100 fruit trees viii OK
change for city property. Cash price $3.50.
Bi0cS OF !? brick houses. A good Investment.
=, Five or six acres OF lind near West Liberty
Normal School. with house OF twenty rooms and
store room III good condition. Price only $500.
Eight acres Of land, cxrcllcn. orchard and
residence OF eleven rooms, near West Liberty
Two lots. Ada Street Chicago, $50.
Corner lot, southwest corner virginia md
South York street 30 - '''
No. l22O and l2!a Baltimore street, iol,r rooms
end Kitchen TO each house. Can be bought for
No. GO North Front street The mos, lesIr,b,,
feet.
ment. -
Two valuable lots on Chnplinr street.
Two lots on South Front street
Two desirable Residences on Chaplinc stree.
No 1ly Fifteenth street Ground y feet from.
No. i5OS Jacob street.
lSOncrcifnrn IN Marshall county,
s9ven:ccn and one-halt acres land. one.har
mile west lower point OF Island:
, No. 1850 Wctzel street. ground 50 by3o)i,,.
20. @3ll and 2JJ3 Wood street
Twenty-onc shares Riverside Glla Work.
Etock NJ bargain
Nos. ?sOi and 100 ChaplnoN,,a.
No. S023 McCOlloch stree.
No oGOi Market street
No. &c Ohio street
No. 23ll EoN stree.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1891-12-23

NJ. A. BLAIR, alderman, Fifth ward,
Scranton, Pa, stated November 0, 'S3:
He had used DR.. Thomas Electric Oil
for sprains, burns, cuts, bruises and
rheumatism. Cured every time. D&w
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1891-12-23
Does Protection Protect.

Certainly, in one instance, it does.
Hoods Sarsaparilla is the great protcc-
ton against the dangers OF impure
blood, and it will euro or prevent MI
diseases OF this class. 1t has we'll won
its name OF the best blood purifier by its
many remarkable cures.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1891-12-23

Mrs. George NJ. Woodbridge and
daughter left yesterday to visit her
parents at Marietta, General and Mrs.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1891-12-23

MoSEf ThLhS, MR. SLANlS.
1--WE heard about tho money" was
his reply, "and as soon as see it l
will cover it. How much will 1 fight
sullivan forP As much as he can raise.
,Well call it $4,000 side to begin with,
utl'll bet him any amount he chooses.
l'vc got 5000 backing in Australia,
5000 more in England and few
American gentlemen met coming over
on the Britannia, and whose cards [
have in my card case, assure mo they'll
back me against Sullivan for G., 900. So
there's $4,000 to goin on, as they say
NJ draw poker. 1.-The can cover ali that
III hunt up fow thousand more"
DELAY woS'r DO.
"What ii Sullivan asks for delay?n |
suggested.
Then I'll let him drop and try some
other good man. I've got a bookmak.
ing business in England that's worth
$1,000 a year to me. In the winter is n
good time to como to America to look
for q bit OF brass to keep the pot boil.
in Suilivan's people talk about fight
ing in 1902. Stuff! We might ali be
dead in 1892. I'll make no foolish
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1891-12-23

Low Rates Win tho II. & o. Railroad for
Chrlstmas and New Year Holidays.
For Christmas and New Year holidays
tho Baltimore & Chic railroad will sell
tickets ut greatly reduced rates at all
stations east OF the Ohio river. Tickets
will be sold at all stations on Pittsburgh
and Wheeling division on December "a,