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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-06-19
She Was Persuaded Not TO Die.

A few days ago the friends of prom.
incnt society woman We're startled by
the report that she was dangerously i'll.
In speaking Of her illness to a particular
friend of the lady the cause of il
was brought out. She is allowed by
her husband so much month foi
dresses. During the last social season
she bought SO many handsome ball cos
TUNES that her allowance only seemed Il
drop in the bucket toward paying foi
them. Her costumes attracted so much
attention that her vanity was excited
and she endeavored, with each succeed.
ing dress, to surpass the last. This she
5ucceeded in doing. Every action must
have corresponding reaction. Hell
pleasure, caused by being the best dressed
woman in Louisville, has given place &c
her sorrow, caused by her having the
largest millinery bills Of any woman in
Louisville.
The bills were sent TO her, amounting
to 81 200. She Immediately retired tc
her bed. Doctors were sent for, but fol
week she continued to grow worse.
Her husband became alarmed, and told
her that if she would just get well he
would do anything for her. She said
she could not. At last, in despair, she
told him if he would just pay her bill
and forgive her she would try and &c,
well. He promised He paid the bill,
From that moment she began TO recu.
perate, and in few days was almost en-
tirely well. She then confessed TO hel
husband, who forgave her. She has
promised to live within her allowance,
which he has increased. So they are
happy again. louisville Commercial.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-06-19
Spring Novelties.

Among the spring woolens mono seems
more popular than the Scotch homespun
twills in stripes, checks or heather mkt
ures. They are very soft and warm, yet
light, and have the desirable quality of
shedding a reasonable amount of rain
before they get wet, and they make ex-
cellcnt every day dresses.
A novelty is the Bedford cordurette
in every color now fashionable, and they
look heavy while being very light.
Broken plaids, with the lines in hairy
raised effects, are quite popular, and
make very stylish dresses and compare
lively inexpensive ones.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-06-19
A Costuner.

A clothes pole or "costumer" may now
be found in every kind of wood to
match bedroom sets. In white enamel
and gold they cost ten dollars. This is
a pole mounted on three legged stand.
ard, with hooks all around it at the top
to hang the clothing on at night. 1t
serves to keep dresses and other cloth
ing in daily wear from becoming
wrinkled by being thrown across a
chair. 1t is by no means desirable to
put clothing that has been worn away
Mt once in close wardrobe or closet.
Such clothing should be hung in room.
to be well aired at night, or at the least
several hours before it is put away. For
this use the "costumer" serves an excel
lent purpose.-New York Tribune.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-06-19
DROBATE ORDER. State OF Michigan, Coun
il ~ of Gratiot, IS.
Estate of Mrs. Abba K. Burrill

deceased. The undersigned have been up
noinied by the Judge OF Probate of said Coun.
Nv. commissioners on claims In the matter of
said estate, and six months from the fourth
day ot May A. -. 1881. having been allowed by
claims against said estate. IN which Ia present
their claims to US for examination and adjust.
ment: Notice H. hereby given, that we viii
meet on saturday. the 10th day OF June. 1881.
and on Tuesday the 3rd day OF November 1881
AT 10 o clock in the forenoon of each OF those
DAYS nj the Office OF G.. j. Willett In the City of
ST. Louis IN said county 10 receive, examine
and adjust such claims. Dated May 18th A. ID
1894.
Charles j. Wilett,
Lemuel SAVERS. Commissioners
Henry W. SANDAL
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-06-19
Decliue of literary Receptions.

The past winter has practically set
tied one thing III New York-that the
literary reception has had its day. Two
years ago Evenings" Were held by all
the well known literary people, but the
practice was abused, and the following
year saw the beginning of the end. This
past season but few literary sat homes"
have been given, and these lacked their
former interest so much SO that next
winter will see sill smaller number.
One cause Of the appropriately into which
the literary reception in New York has
fallen was its shameful abuse. A liter
airy woman would begin her season with
Il small cotorie OF her select friends, and
so long as those same congenial spirits
came together all went delightfully."- well.
But one friend brought another, and
after two or three weeks he would III
turn bring Il third, until at the close Of
the season the hostess would find her
rooms overr,n with lot Of minor liter
airy lights WHOM she scarcely knew, and
the spell YVES broken. Then the deaths
of Miss Booth, Oliver Bell Bunce, the
removal Of Marion Harland made a diff
ference, and 50 for more than one reason
the practice has died out. Perhaps the
change Will be tor the better, since privi-
legged friends will be more certain Of
agreeable companionships upon special
evenings when the hostess signifies her
intention to be at home for these, and
these alone.-Edward w. Bok's Letter.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-06-19
She Looks After the Farm Herself.

Miss Antoinette Knaggs, young
woman with good collegiate education,
owns and manages farm of 200 acres in
Ohio. She says she made money last
year and expects to make more this
year. 81 have tried various ways Of
farming" she says, "but find get along
best when l manage my farm myself. |
tried employing manager, but found
he managed chiefly for himself. Then ]
sublet to tenants, and they used up my
stock and implements, and the returns
were unsatisfactory. SO 1 have taken
the management all into my own hands,
planting such crops as think best, and
l find that I am very good farmer, if
do say it myself. "-Exchange.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-06-19

MORTGAGE SALE.-Default having been
vi made in the conditions OF mortgage made
by james +. Strong and Rachael NJ Strong 10
Chester ". Martin. dated March 10TH 1889 and
recorded March -, 1882, in the Office of the Regis
tor OF Deeds for Gratpt County, in Michigan. IN
libcr - OF Mortgages, on page 1i0; which mort
gage was duly assigned March ~. 1850. by said
Martin TO Emma G.. Thompson, by a written ass
signmcnt, which was recorded March %, 1879, in
the office OF the Register Of Deeds afort said. in
Liber 81 Of Mortgages, on page az; on which
mortgage there IL claimed TO be due al the date
this notice, seventy three dollars and hftecn cents,
besides m attorney fee Of fifteen dollars, sipulAt
ed in said Mortgage 20 be paid shond any pro
Ccedugs be taken to fOrcClOse said Mortgage; and
40 suit or proceedings az law or in equity having
been instituted to recover any part of the debt
secured 10y laid Mortgage, therefore, hy virtue at
the power Of sale in laid Mortgage contained aud
az the statute in such made and provided, no.
tico Is hereby given that September l2th, 1871,
at one O'Clock In the afternoon at the north front
door Of the Court House, Gratiot County, IN Mich
igan, IN the village Of Ithaca in said county,
there will ho sold at public venduc. TO the highest
bidder the premises In suid mortgage described, ,
viz: the east half OF the north west quarter oil
section two. iu township twelve north. Of range
three west In Michigan. Said sale will be made
subjcct 90 the payment OF the remainder Of said
Mortgage, not yet due.
Dated, June 18TH. 1891
PERKINS, a BALDWIN EMMA G. THOMPSON
Attys for Assignee. (dsi 6.ie) Assignee
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-06-19

MORTGAGE SALE:-Default having been
VI made in the payment of "A certain mort
gage, made and executed by Daniel q. Millerd,
OF North Star. GratiOt county, Michigan, tOr
part purch8 &c money 10 Sarah |. johnson,
dated October 18th, lSS9. and recorded in the
Office OF the register of deeds for Gratiot
county, Michigan, on the 18th day of October,
lssD in liner % of mortgages, on page 3S1.
And whereas. the said mortgage has been duly
assigned liy the sad sarah |. Johnson to me,
NHthhn Church. 10y assignment bearing date
March 18th, 1891. acknowledged March 18th,
le9l,) and recorded in the office of the register
of deeds for said county of GratiOt on the % h
day OF April 1871, in lber 62 of mortgages at
page land The same Is now owned by me; ard
whereas, the amount claimed TO h" due and
unpaid upon said mOitgage al the date ut tins
notice II the sum of Three bundled aud ten
dollars for principal and interest now due.
And no suit or proceedings either at law or In
equity having beer instituted TO recover the
whole or any part of the debt secured by said
mortgage: now therefore, by virtue of the
power of sale in said mortgage contained, and
of the statute in such case made and provided,
notice is hereby given, that said mortgage will
be fOreclOsed by a sale of the land and premises
therein described ut public auction or venduc
to the highest bidder. at the front door of the
Gratiot county court house. in the village of
Ithaca, Michigan, on the 18th day of July, 1871,
at ten o'clock IN the forenoon, or so much
thereof as may be necessary to satisfy said
debt, with interest NJ the rate OF Z per cent.
ana all legal costs. including an attorney fee
of Sl5.0O as provided bv statute, which said
lands and premises are described in said mort
gage as follows, VIZ: Commencing at the south
east corner of the north 81 quarter of section
thirty-three (33l town ten (10j north of range
two % west, thence north fifty 800 rods
thence west ninetysiX (g6) rods thence south
to the place OF beginning, containing thirty
acres, in the county of Gratiot and State of
Michigan.
Dated April 10Th, 1891
NATHAN CHURCH,
j. l.. CLARK, Assignee of Mortgage
Attorney for Assignee. 630-13w
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-06-19
Take or the Old Paper.

AS the season is at hand for general
house cleaning and renovating, a word
of caution in regard to papering may
not come amiss. Do not, rs you value
the health Of yourself and family, allow
new paper to be applied to the walls of
your house without first removing the
old. 1t is tiresome task often, but to
neglect it is dangerous. This caution is
especially for those who live in rented
houses. An examination of the walls
will often show layer after layer Of old
paper. --uousewife
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-06-19
DEAR EYES.

o love, O wife, thine eyes are they.
Ny springs from ont whose shining cray
Issue the sweet celestial streams
That feed my LIES bright Lake Of Dreams
Oval and large and passion pure,
And gray and large and honor sure;
Soft as dying violet's breath,
Yet calmly unafraid OF death.
Thronged, like two dovecotes OF gray doves
With wife's and mothers and poor folki
loves,
And homo loves and high glory loves
And science loves and story loves.
And loves for all that God and man
In art and nature make or plan,
And lady loves for spidery lace
And brotierics and supple grace.
And diamonds and the whole sweet round
OF Titles that large life compound,
And loves for God and Gods bare truth,
And loves for Magdalen and Ruth.
Dear eyes, dear eyes and face complete,
Being heavenly sweet and earthly sweet,
marvel that God made - Line,
For when he frowns tits then ye shine
Sidney Lanier in Albany Journal.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-06-19
A Bright and Pretty Chicago Woman.

n pretty Chicago woman is attracting
a good bit of attention in New York by
her books and lectures on the culture
and guidance of children. Mrs. lie
Favre is giving talks before audiences of
women on Child Culture" She has
spoken before the mothers of DR.. Mac
Arthur's and of Felix Adler's congrega-
lions, and also before the alumna Of
Van Norman institute. Mrs. La Favre
is not only bright, but an exceedingly
pretty woman, being slender, blonde
and graceful. Sessions Tupper's
Letter.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-06-19
The Boy Didn't Know.

A Springfield man has been SO busy
making money this week that he didn't
see any way but to hire a small boy to
go up to his house and perform the ne
cessary operation of breaking the sprouts
from about two bushels of potatoes in
his cellar. He found the boy and gave
him instructions. By some misunder-
standing the boy thought sprouting po-
tatoes very different operation from
what it really is, and that man was a
very angry owner of spoiled potatoes
when he got home that night. He
found that the boy/nal carefully cut
each potato into Pieces Of size suitable
Cor planting. seld Homestead.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-06-19
a wonderfnI Workar

Mr. Frank Huffman. n young man of Burlng-
ton, Ohio. states that he had been under the
care of two prominent physicians. and used
their treatment until he was not able 10 get
around They pronounced his case incurpble
He was pursuHdcd To try DR.. Kings New Dis
covery for Consumption. Coughs and Colds
and at that time was not able to walk across
the street without resting. He found before
he had used halt of n dollar bottle, that he was
much better: he continued To use II and Is to-
day enjoying good health. II you have any
Throat, Lung or Chest trouble try H. We
guarantee satisfaction. Trial bottle free at g.
= Webbs, Druggist
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-06-19

This remedyis becoming so we'll known and
so popular as to need no special mention. All
who have used Electric Bitters sing The same
song of praisc.-A purer medicine does not eX-
list and il is guaranteed to do all that is claimed
Electric IIitters will cure all diseases of the
Liver and Kidneys, will remove pimplcs, hollis,
salt Rheum and other affections caused by i'm
pnre blood Will drive Maleria from the
system and prevent as well as cure all material
feVer.-For care of Headache. Constipation
and Indigestion try Electric Bittcrs-Entire
satisfaction guaranteed. or money refunded
Price 30 cts. and 81 .0oper bottle at b. 5. Webb,
Druggist.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-06-19
Supplying Moving Engines with Water.


BY new invention which is being
tried on some of the southern railroads
it is thought possible that engines can
be supplied with water when necessary
without stopping. The system is ex-
planned as follows: There is to be a
tower over each well or stream that is
to supply water, about forty feet high,
and from this tower is suspended by a
wire cable a tank or bucket holding
about $500 gallons of water. The same
is raised by passing locomotives, and
the water discharged automatically into
a storage tank. The bucket that con-
veys the water to the storage tank, when
emptied, goes back automatically into
the well or stream of supply, and is filed
ready for the next locomotive. This
saves the expense of stationary engine
and fuel, with engine and such expense
as attends the present system, and gives
equal guarantee of reliable supply
New York Telegram.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-06-19
ueliotropc Is the Proper Shade.

Heliotrope is certainly leading the
procession in the matter of fashionable
shades this spring. The show windows
of the big retail dry goods shops are Law
ishly decorated with heliotrope colored
fabrics, and the broad windows of two
Broadway floral establishments are given
up entirely to heliotrope. Even the con-
fectioners have taken up the popular
fad, and the heliotrope shade predomi-
mates in their windows, where many
costly Easter tokens and silken bonbon
boxes are displayed New York Letter
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-06-19
Rucklen,s Arnica Salve

The Best Salve in the world for Cuts, Sores,
Bruises. Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever Sores,
Tetter. Chappep Hands. Chlbiains. Corns and
all SKIN Eruptions, and positively cures Files,
or no pay required. 1t is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction or money refunded Price
% cents per box. For sale by IL. =. Webb
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-06-19

Paris early last fall. One young girl
wore pretty one, MtIao. de Stael style,
OF black silk held with silver arrow
Some of plaid silk have been seen, and
also of solid bright colors, yellow and
rose pink. York Times.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-06-19

Amos Bennett, a dashing tenant farm
er, lives in Buckingham, about furlong
above Pineville. He has lived for about
fifty years of Christian equanimity with
out ever having the measles. a week OF
80 ago they 'struck" him and he was
obliged to cancel his business arrange
ments and to go to his bed. He has had
for years to contend with exacting land
lords and endure the pains of ophthalmy.
The measles have now settled in his eyes
and he is nearly blind. He now says
"that of the two great calamities-the
landlords and ophthalmy-ophthalmy is
the most calamitous." 1t is sad case
Philadelphia Times.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-06-19
& WEST MICHIGAN Ry.

*Every day-Other trains week days only
so n. IN. Train from Grand Rapids has Free
Chair car 10 Chicago
90 p. m. Train from Grand Rapids has Wagner
Buffet Parlor car to Chicago. Seats SOC.
:35 p. m. Train from Grand Rapids has Wagner
Palace Sleeping cars to Chicago.
sos p. m. Train from Grand Rapids has Free
CT air car to Manistee
GEORGE DEHAvENs,
Genl Pass. Agent,
Grand Rapids.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-06-19
Electric Ritters

survival of the htest. Downs Elixir has
outliyed every other cough remedy simply be-
cause it is the best. For sale by i. 5. Webb.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-06-19
PILES

LOOSE'S RED CLOVER PILE REMEDY is a
positive specific for all forms of the disease.
Blind. Bleeding. Itching, liberated and pro-
truding Piles. Price Soc For sale at Central
Drug Store. 500
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-06-19

During the recent development of hor-
ticulture in Florida and California many
experiments have been made IN the pro-
duction of perfume from flowers, and
many Of these have resulted successfully.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-06-19
Cambridge has a Ladies' Family

Cambridge has a Ladies' Family
club in which the members pledge
themselves to dine at each others houses,
each member taking a turn at being
hostess Educational and social re-
forms are discussed in secret conclave,
and despite the fact of it's being fam
lily" club, as no men are allowed on the
club list, when Mrs. n receives the So
ciety Mr.. a must dine at his club or
wherever he may find it convenient.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-06-19

Mrs Margaret Custer Calhoun, who
has been appointed state librarian of
Michigan, is a sister of the lamented
General Custer. In that fearful massa-
ere of the Little Big Horn she lost Lot
only her distinguished brother but her
husband as well, and two younger
brothers and a nephew besides. She is
a studious woman, and thoroughly com
petent to fill the position to which she
has been elected
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-06-19

Very striking innovations are being
made in the conventional wedding gown,
both in material and decoration. A
brides dress, recently made, and pro-
nounced very smart, was of fine white
serge trimmed with golden beaver. The
Newmarket coat bodice had waistcoat
and sleeves braided in close Persian de-
sign with narrow gold cord, the cuffs
and collar being of the fur.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-06-19

Nine Romanof write that the proper
ton of males to females in Russia is
about the same as it exists in the impe-
rial family, where there are twenty-five
grand dukes and only seven grand Ouch
esses. The daughter in the family is al
ways great pet. Girls marry young
and an old maid is real curiosity.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-06-19

Brown some -four and make gravy
Of boiled milk, with salt and sugar, and
it will often cure bowel complaint, either
with children or adults, II no other food
Is eaten for day or two,
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-06-19

Miss Sybil Sanderson, the American
girl who made such a success on the
operate stage of Paris, is pretty blonde
woman, with frank, open face and
limpid blue eyes. She has q voice of
wonderful power and quality.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-06-19

CLOSE connections at Grand Rapids, in Union
" Station, with the
CHIC JANUARY 4, 1871.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-06-19

The Countess Lily Newenhaupt, for
merly Miss Wilson, of New York, is one
of the most feted bellies in Stockholm
this season. AT ball given by the min
lister Of foreign affairs she had the
honor--that is to say, Prince Eugene of
Sweden had the honor of dancing with
her
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-06-19

Dresses subjected to hard wear are
most easily kept neat about the bottom
by finishing the edge neatly without
braid, afterward sewing on the braid
that has a mohair cord edge. 1t takes
less than quarter of the time to replace
this that is necessary to put on new
binding.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-10-02
New Fezes and SILK Toques.
First floor. Plymouth Clothing House.
A LABOR BULLETIN

Recommended by the Trades As
sembly-Industria Notes.
The committee of the trades and labor
assembly appointed to make recon-
mendations as to monthly bulletin
met at labor headquarters last night.
and has decided on the following recon-
mendations: 1t thinks the assembly
should head fund by subscription of
500, and that each labor organization
be asked to contribute to it for printing
a monthly bulletin. The first page will
contain educational and editorial matter.
The second page to be devoted to giving
list of employers who favor organized
labor. The third page to contain
roster of organizations with the times
of meetings and addresses of the several
secretaries. The remainder of the paper
to be space for communications and
miscellany. An executive board is
recommended to consist of one editor
and three associates. The committee
recommends that the paper have
monthly issue of 5000 copies for dis
tribution.
The shoemakerS. bricklayers, press
feeders Stereotypers held meetings at
at labor headquarters last night, but
transacted no important business.
The CigarmakerS' union, No. 50, will
give its annual ball Saturday evening at
Market hall.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-10-02
"Garland' Stoves and Ranges cook
food and warm rooms for many millions.
A LEGAL LEGAL ANOMALY.
Attorneys Curiously Watching an
Appeal From the Chief Justice.

Attorneys Curiously Watching an
Appeal From the Chief Justice.
There is apparently some unique and
unusual legal technicality connected
with case that has been placed on the
on the supreme court calendar for argu
ment at some date during the October
term. The cause came up on habeaS
corpus proceeding before Chief Justice
Gilfillan month or so ago. 1t was
brought by the parents of Michael Con-
ley, sentenced to the reform school by
the municipal court of that city. lie
was sentenced for petty larceny, to-
gether with companion, who Joined
in the habeas corpus proceedings. The
latter was dismissed from custody, but
Michael was remanded, although super
ficially their cases were identical. An
appeal has been taken from the ruling
of the chief justice to a full bench, and
the chief justice acquiesces in this
course. This fact would indicate two
things. Either he is in doubt and
wishes to give the boy the benefit of it,
or else he is DESTROYS of the indorse-
ment of his colleagues. 1t should be re-
lated that this is the first instance in
the history of the court that an appeal
has been taken from ruling by the
chief justice, the finale is awaited with
interest. The attorney general stated
yesterday that he was not familiar with
the circumstances and conditions, and
was, therefore, unable to explain howit
all came about.