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The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-06-05

1894 TONS and bark Kate Davenport, II 81 tons, all
load Lumber at Port Blakeey for Melbourne,
Adelaide or Port Prize, 62s sd; Swedish bark SVea,
GOA tons. Lumber at Hastings Nils for valparaiso
for orders, sos, Melbourne Adelaide or PORT TIrIe
Gus; British iron ship Tasman. 1899 tons, Wheat
at Tacoma for United Kingdom. Havre or Antwerp;
British iron ship Macmillan, 14o0 tons' same
voyage.
The Norwegian bark WAX 1101 TONS Is char
tered for Wheat TO United Kingdom, Havre or Ant-
weTp, 40s.
The ship Robert l. BeIknap, 2251 tons. is char
tered for Wheat TO Liverpool or HaYre, 35s.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-06-05
THE STOCK MARKET.

Assessments Pending.
The following is a list of assessments noyy n
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-06-05
BOARD SALES.

NoTE-Assessments OF mines not listed
Board fall delinquent in Office
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-06-05
A GREAT ART DISCOVERY.

ITO be concluded. |
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-02-20
Forest Hill.


Editor Record: -
Mrs. Cornell, of st Louis, was "A
guest at +. Il. Whites over Sunday.
John Barton father, of Ionia county
is making a business trip to Gratiot
this week.
Mr.. Darlington, from near the Ohio
line, was guest of T.. c. Ovens
family last week
Mrs. +. r. Whites sister, who has
been visiting in this vicinity foT some
time, will return to her home in Cleve-
land, Ohio, this week.
There has been some talk with Elder
Slas, who has been holding series of
meetings in st. Louis, with view Of
securing him if possible to preach at
this place this year.
Elder Rogers preached to large
congregation at the chapel last Sunday
His labors at Forest Hill must termin-
ate at once, SO he says, and new field
for his work looked for.
f. Creeeh is getting timber on the
ground preparatory to building an adj
dition to his barn in the spring. Chas
Hayes is also getting lumber together
TO build house as soon as possible.
f. +. Wiley has disposed of his farm
to John Michael and will soon dispose
of his personal property and go west to
Washington to prospect and seek a
future home somewhere in the new
state
Those men who went TO northern
Minnesota short time since to locate
pine claims found the climate little TO
severe, with the thermometer running
from 80 to 40 degrees below zero, TO be
very pleasant to do such work SO some
returned while otEers went farther
west prospecting
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-02-20
Sumner.
Sumner.
Editor Record
Bertha West is quite sick.
Look ont for the Destrict Sku]

! Editor RecoYd:-
Bertha West is quite sick.
Look out for the Destrict Skule.
Our Maccabee Tent is prospering
Fl nelly.
Mrs. Zinn of Alma is in town eau
yassing for books.
Wesley Par and wife of Crystal were
visiting their parents Sunday.
Henry Skinner s. Son are now man
ufac, uring shingles at their mill.
The tax collector is right after the
boys. We see his smiling face every
day.
The lumbermen in this vicinity have
al suspended for a time OH account Of
soft weather
S. Ii. VanLeuyan was shaking hands
with old friends in town, Tuesday
afternoon.
The fried cake social for the benefit
of the DISCIPLE church was a success in
every particular.
X. Z. Houck received letter from
Canada this week informing him of the
death of his brother.
II. A. Glow who has been quito sick
all winter is improving. He is now able
to attend to business.
The Disciples are holding series of
meetings this week conducted by the
Rev. Bartlett of Ferris.
Joel Stearns has the contract from
the government for carrying the mail
from Charlotte to Kaimo.
\ Mr.. Standish from the south part
of the state is visiting his uncles, Milo
and William Standish of New Haven.
Almost racket in town Saturday
night. Lots of loud talk; the under
ground railroad is bringing in lots of
bulge
The grist mill here is now doing a
good business under the management
of Joe. Sartor of Alma who is practi-
cal miller.
The e. a. Il. flag was placed at half
mast on receipt Of the news of the
death of that grand old hero, Gen.
w. L. Sherman.
Our blacksmith on the corner says
he would like to get good housekeeper
for life. Now girls is your chance.
John has good home.
Mrs, w. ii. Flanders who was taken
very sick while visiting her daughter
Mt Elwell about two weeks ego was
able to DC moved home Saturday.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-02-20
PENSIONS-NEW LAW.

a pension for disabled soldiers,
soldiers widows and minor children
without proof that disability of soldier
originated in the army. Also for de-
pendent parents whether dependent
at time of soldiers death or not. But
must prove that disability of soldier
originated in the service. Rate of
pension: From $500 to Sl2.0U per
month, children $500 until 10 years of
age. | will take and prosecute claims
III der the new law. Fee, actual ex-
penses, not usually exceeding 81 90 and
$40 il successful. No fee if pension
not allowed. Have had over 20 years
experience in the business. Can get q
pension if it can be got. A claim under
this new law will not interfere with
one pending under any other law, nor
with other attorneys rights. Can en-
ploy different attorney for each case
and go on with both. If two pensions
should be granted, must decide which
you will take and drop the other. Re-
member that Washington attorneys
only get your case. then leave you to
get all the difficult work done at home,
have done their work for "a dozen
years aud was really entitled to all the
credit of their success, while the Wash
ington attorney took the credit and 10
20 of all the pay. Then flooded the
country with circulars advertising his
success. Claimants will need the SER
vices of an attorney Those who start
without one, or with one they cannot
see personally, may lose much valuable
time, and, possibly, their claims, in the
end. FRANCIS PALMER,
Alma July IL, 1890. Atty at Law.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-02-20
THE MICHIGAN CLUB.
THE BANQUET.
Speakers, Reception and Other
Arrangements.

The Sixth Annual Banquet of the
Michigan Club will introduce a large
number of brilliant speakers, new to
this state. Among them will be ex-frst
Assistant Postmaster General Clarkson;
Hon. Frederic L. Greenhalge, of Mas
sachusetts, one of The greatest orators
of the 5lst Congress, Hon. John 5. Run
nells, who delivered the superb Grafton
st the dedication of Chicago's magniG-
cent auditorium: and Hon. John II.
Lynch, the eloquent colored orator, who
is Fourth Auditor of the Treasury.
In addition to this list Of notables
who will positively be IN attendance,
invitations have also been extended To
Senator ingalls,; Gen. Nathan Golf,
Hon. Robert u. Porter, superintendent
of the National census eX-Gov. J. B
Foraker and eX-GOv Chas. Foster, of
Ohio; eX-Gov. II. j. Oglesby. Illinois:
Patrlk Ford, editor of the Irish World:
John S.Wise, the eloquent young south
ern eX-congressman;. Senator SpOoner.
OF Wlst onsin, and Gen. Wm. Malone
of Virginia, and it is confidently eX-
pecied that some of them will be pres.
ent TO respond TO toasts.
That talented and eloquent speaker,
Hon Alfred Russell, of Detroit. will be
the toastmaster, and the young Repub-
lcans of Michigan receive deserved
compliment in the selection of John
Patton, Jr., of Grand Rapids, to give
the address Of welcome. Rev. Wash
ington Gardner will pronounce tue in
vocation.
The banquet will he given at the De.
troit Rink, Monday evening. February
23d. Attendance at the banquet is linn
tied to the members Of the Club. The
price of tickets is 500 each, A MEM
bership in the Club costs 500 year.
and all Republican are eligible.
The annual election of the Club
takes place on the 23d also. The Club
keeps open house on that LAY, and
members are especially invited to call.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-02-20
WHOLE NO. 620.

No. this has not been much of season for
selling cutters up to the present time Of course
there is lots OF time yet for seighing before April
lst But at present are long on cutters Swell
Box and Portlands and will close them out very
cheap, but if We are l0.g on Cutters were are short
on Wagons. Can't get them fast enough this has
been good season for selling Wagons The
spendid roads around here fool the farmer into
overlooking the old wagon and down she goes
Then they buy Light Running HARRISON, the
only Thoroughly uniformly light draft wagon in
the market covered by stronger warrantee than
any other wagon made. We have in stock one
and half two and half, three and three and
half inch tires and at prices not met by any other
agent in this section for the one simple reason
that wagons can be bought for Spot Cash
CHEAPER than commission.
MOBLO,
Riverdale
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-02-20
Alma Mercantile c.
Put a nickel in the SLOT
Is a very good plot:
But this unpretentious letter
Will tell you Of a better.
ST. BLEwIs, FEB. 18th, 1891


Dear 1rabeha:
Since caty letter reached have Alma
lin
large double the ALMA MERCANTILE
il ito find
without having
for
cost m ten olaS Slere
in
obing
o not
in dhavetou it al
to
When o
and in
fit suits
dollars,
small
baby expect my wedding trip
RGABE
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-02-20
AROUND THE COUNTY.
ElWell.

GlWGlls
Editor Record
Lewis Haun had the misfortune to
cut his foot very seriously the other
day.
Quite number of the young folks
went to meeting last Sunday evening
at Alma
j. II. Holiday and G. Fisher has
rented Mrs. Fishers farm. She will
move to Alma in the spring.
c. Prichard breaches every other
Sunday at 800 o'clock at the Townsend
school house. Come aud hear him.
The meetings that have been prog
crossing here by R4v, Began we are
sorry To say did not result in a single
convert.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-02-20
PROFESSIONAL.

n L. DOwNIE. NJ. D., General Practice
y, Once: front room over webb's drug store.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-02-20
Real Estate transfer.

The following are the Real Estate
Transfers from Feb. 10th To 18th, 1861
Annie Mapcs To Lyman X. and Loretta
T. ,ngham, W. d.. n e Il OF VIZ. sec
IA, North Star. ....... ......... .Sl2OO "
Anna nda ~ pike to Henry j. Vermeu.
len w d., Lot Block .. Cases Add.
TO Alma. -. ;......;.;............ 1000 q
D.. Lot I, Block ., North Star. -. 80 O
Orlando L. Rlckerd TO Martha j. Wells
and John A. jackson. w. d.. Pt OF
WI a ofn =, Sec. -, New Haven COS O
Clarissa NJ. Wiley TO Emery l.. Wiley.
w. d., W q ac. of e 4 OF n e u. Sec
:, and e; II ac of W 4 of e u, Sec.
I. Pine River. go. 80. 1U
W. D., e Z Of 5 4, Sec. IA, Hamilton 1000 O
Lawrence OConnor and W. TO Rosaie
G 4 of NV 4 Sec. Il, Hamilton. -. $500 O
Charles j. Lowrie to Charles and sarah
Il, Hamilton ........,'. - -. 800 o.
Jonathan Gidley, ct al. to Carl and Err
Of NV ! j, Sec g, Emerson 80. = $50 o
William and Eliza Gully to Albert II.
Gully. W d.. Is ac OF n c 4 OF NV "a.
and 10 ac, Of s @ 4 of n wa, Sec IS,
William and Eliza Gully to stephen Is.
Gully, w, ID, = OF e 8, Sec. 81.
Eliza A. House to william II. Martin. ''' =
W D., sc a of n =, sec l3, bethany SO U
Julia y. Robinson 10 Orieti l. Smaey,
n y Of W 4, Sec. 8, Newark -. 1900 o.
Almira Bennett 10 Charles +. Pratt, w.
D. Lots 20 aud 208 Ashley ......... 100 u
Sarah l.. and William C. Pepple, W. D..
Lot in Wheeler ............ 225 q
Mary M. Allen and hus. TO Henry t.
WILDER, W. ID village lot in Wheeler 90 o.
Levi Kreps and W. TO Tracy NJ. Hatfield
W. d., Lot in Wheeler ...s............ ~ OF
Margaret f.. Gray and hus. TO George
Skutt, w D., ~. OF Sec. ~, Wheeler loo O
Sarah l.. Ellsworth TO Andrew J. Ervey
W, D., village lot in Wheeler r.. ia5 O
Robert Pepper To Mary G.. Osburn, W.
D., n ~ of d Sec. IL. Eiba ......
Henry 4. Weiss and W. 10 Jacob A.
VOORHEES,, W. D., ~ of n W a SEQ. 1a,
Sumner ....... 49,. .... ..,......... 1885 u
Julia VI. Douglas TO Benjamin +. Pease
w. d., Lot 22p. Ashley 2..........., 80 u
Emma Bailey To julia VI. Douglas, W.
d.. Lots 30 30 and and u of 227,
Ashley -, -. $50 OK
Ansel II. PhinHey and w TO John Malco
W. D.. Lot III. PerrintOn. .,........., $50 q
Elmer l.. Lee, ct al. TO Emma ard JOS
eph STAGE. w. D.. e = Of n ofsw 4
sec. u W neelcr ...........s... ........... ~
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-02-20

q ID. YERINGTON, Practicing Physician.
y. Office hours: 9 to II q. M. to p. m. Office
N wehbs drug store front rooms M stairs
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-02-20
ATTORNEYS.

FRANCIS PALMER, Attorney al Law, also
r Real Estate, Life and Fire Insurance Agent,
Alma. Gratiot County Mich.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-02-20

1895 90
80 90
500 90
$50 co
apt M
The Portland daily press., 1891-12-11
Not Cause for Pride.

An esteemed contemporary remarks
that few people except the proof readers
In the government printing Office ever
know the contents Of the annual reports of
the various departments of the govern
ment. And with the proof reader 1t is not
case of choice, but of duty.
This seems to us to do injustice to Ameri-
can citizens. 1t IS. of course, fact that
the man who asks another If he has read
the Presidents message is looked upon in
about the same way as the one who asks In
hot July day II 1t is hot enough for you.
The citizens Of this country have every
opportunses osxssea Them 20 read >She
-ffeir servHnrs are doing and to study theil
official reports. 1t is not creditable to the
people that they cannot devote an hour OF
TIVE or three to the sober perusal of such
document. for example, as the Presidents
message What is the use Of popular gov
eminent if the voters refuse to take the
best means which can be offered of getting
at the point Of the great questions which
the administration has to deal with?
Gen. Harrison yesterday spoke not only
to the American people. but to the whole
civilized world. The London papers
caught up bis utterances and commented
upon them. They were studied in Chill
with great interest. They will be read In
Berlin and st. Petersburg. They will
have some bearing on the future Of the
whole English-speaking world-and that
is stating 1t very mildly
Yeti large part of our intelligent clts-
zens not only refuse to read such presenta.
tions of the matters which concern us all,
but seem to pride themselves thereon.
The Portland daily press., 1891-12-11

his family. From the Publishers. The
Memoir of Sylvanus Cobb Jr.. published
for his family, is handsome volume
prefaced BY dne portrait. The work is
prepared by his daughter and dedicated to
the Masonic Fraternity. To all who knew
Svlyanus Cobb personally the book will be
replete with interest while admirers of his
prolific writings viii fad here their history
and classification. This year such stories
as The Gun-Maker of Moscow and The
Privateersman's Prize are being rereac
with much interest and indeed Svlvanus
Cobb's stories are masterpieces In their
way. The New York Ledger wac his
organ and Robert Bonner his special friend
and patron. AS novelist, politician. re-
ligious teacher and reformer Mr.. COBB has
marked ability and influence, while in his
private life and character the man endeared
himself to all who came in contact with
him.
The Portland daily press., 1891-12-11
Sneaker Orisn is annther man vino is

Speaker Crisp is another man who is in
evidence as proof of the opportunities
this country offers to her boys. He came
OF family Of strolling English actors. he
was born on the other side Of the water,
to be sure. but his parents were American
citizens by choice. who were visiting their
old home. His brother, Harry Crisp, of
the Boston Museum. chose the theatrical
profession and was an honored member Of
1t. The new Speaker preferred the law,
and by hard. honest work mas attained a
place In the front rank. About his meth
DDS there Is nothing stacy. but there is a
dramatic effect such as pertains to the
lives Of most successful men who have
made their own way to the front.
The Portland daily press., 1891-12-11
NEW PUBLICATIONS

Countess Erika's Apprenticeship: Trans-
lated from the German of Ossip Schubin,
author of o. Thou. my Austrial etc. By
Mrs. A. L. Wister. philadelphia: j. B.
Lippincott; Portland: LoriDg. Short &
Harmon. Price: 81 25.) A sort Of titled
Mantelini, the Baron Won Strachinsky has
imposed upon the tender and sentimental
young widow of German Count and won
her for his bride. His little step-daughter
Erika. soon fathoms his character. with the
quick intuition of childhood and bye and
bye the eyes Of her mamma are also opened
to the worthlessness Of the man she has
loved. In spite of his rascaly conduct In
destroying the will, upon the death of his
wife. Erika comes before long into her in
heritance and leaves the old life for the ex-
elements of Berlin, and the old shabby
home for the arstocratic circles In which
her grandmother moves. The little lady.
takes with her one. half-budded childish
romance and soon is surrounded by suitors
breathing the air Of adulation and luxury.
How she bears this powerful incense 1t
must lie with the pages of the novel to dis
close. The story ranks with Mrs. Wister's
most successful translations.
An Imperative Duty. A novel by w.
D. Howells, author of A Hazard of New
Fortunes. Annie Kilburn, etc. New York:
Harper & Brothers; Portland: Lorinq.
Short 81 Harmon. Price: $1,000 In an
Imperative Duty. Mr.. Howells seems to
have adopted most harmonious combina-
tion. With an existing problem for its
motif, the realistic handling of the story is
strong and satisfying 1t is only when
nicely Cf detail is spent upon trivial themes
and novel is made all environment that
the romance-loyer is benumbed. Not
when, as In this case, dissection is brought
to bear upon theme ana characters
worthy the research. "An Imperativa
Duty" is rather short story and turns
upon the old question of color and race.
The heroine has negro blood In her veins
andhas been brought up In ignorance of
the fact, amid surroundings of wealth and
Culture. Not until the subject of her mar
riage arises is the matter disclosed.
A Modern Aladdin or The Wonderful
Adventures Of Oliver Mumer. An Extray-
aganza In Four Acts. By Howard Pyle
author of Pepper and Salt, etc. Illustrated
New York; Harper & Brothers Portland:
Lorine, Short & Harmon. Price; 81 251
A Modern Aladdin. By Mr.. Howard PYLE
and illustrated by the author, is a curious
melange Of necromancy, eastern legend
and Frenchifed phantasm. The title gives
key to the contents. The adventures
are wonderful and the four acts do make
an extravaganza. One comes from thu
reading with something of the sensation of
having seen stars and black cats and match.
es and magic lanterns at one blow and Of
having had ones head bumped and not be.
Ing quite sure of any identity but very
likely young readers like that, and If thew
do here Is plenty OF 1t.
A Memoir Of Sylvanus Cobb Jr by his
daughter Ella Waite Cobb. Published for
The Portland daily press., 1891-12-11

While it labors under the impression that
Calvin S. ..Brice is going to pull through,
and that no matter where he belongs or
how he got into the ISenate he will, for six
years, sit there representing, 10 certain
way, the State OF Ohio, the independent
Auburn Gazette is not satisfied. 1t says !:
SIT remains true that the sight of rich
New Yorker representing the State Of
Ohio is not in harmony with senatorial ira
ditions or our principles of national gov
eminent"
The Portland daily press., 1891-12-11
Prof. Brown, 0. S.

can now be consulted at his Parlor at the Fall
mouth. Hours l.30 to and to 80 d. M.
Any appointment made with his agent.
or orders sent to the Falmouth. will receive
prompt attention; muscular troubles,
bles, as well as visual defec s, can now be rem
edied by perfect fitting Spectacles; more head
aches and nervous troubles are due to these
causes tnan all others: he uses DR.. Prem tbs,
sysiemfor the detection OF muscular jncoordin.
alton, the best system In use; perfect satisfac-
ton or no charge. Consultation free
PORTLAND, Me-, November 1883.
We, the undersigned, have EMPLOYED Prof..
Brown for a long time, and since using the
Spectacles he has adjusted our vision has been
much more satisfactory and comfortable. than
formerly:
Mr.. and Ms. J. G. Procto 1923 Congress St. !;
Mrs. j. M. Jordan. IO5 Phi Mr.. ana Mrs, X
n. Greedy. IS Quebec; M Mary o. Besl, i43
Franklin; Mrs. Phineas Aver, 169 Danforth ;
Mrs Chas. Barker. so Clark; Mrs. Geo. D. Per-
~, l78 Clark; Mrs. j. K. True, Quincy; Mr..
J. G. Wilson, "a Winter; Mr.. and Mrs Robert
Pierce. 1T Grant; Mrs. G. Is. March, II Oak;
M Robert Ingalls,. Preble street.
nol9 MW&Ftf
The Portland daily press., 1891-12-11

Speaking of the report that Sullivan, the
bruiser, is going to try the Kelley cure,
the Springfield Union says If Dr. Kelley
could add some Ingredient to his medicine
which would cure the bruiser of his appe-
tite for fighting, be would do the public a
great service. The Union labors under
the mistaken impression that John L. has
an appetite for fighing. All he Graves is
notoriety.
The Portland daily press., 1891-12-11

session of Congress TO have the remains of
General Grant removed to Arlington, where
national monument can properly be erect
ed over them. The New York scheme has
now been forgotten by almost everybody
except the paid officials who look after the
money the country az large contributed,
and wonder why metropolitan miIlionaires
ignore the subject.
The Portland daily press., 1891-12-11

Sawtelle's counsel made a good fight for
him, and were entitled to credit therefor
but when they pretend to think injustice
has been done him by the refusal of the
New Hampshire supreme court to spare
his life thew make people tired.
The Portland daily press., 1891-12-11

The st. John Globe has heard from the
Presidents message, and says There is
no evidence Of any disposition on the part
of the President to annex this country"
This does not surprise us. Did the Globe
look for threat from Washington to an
mex New Brunswick by force of arms
Nobody this side of the border did.
The Portland daily press., 1891-12-11
In the present discouraged and downcatt

In the present discouraged and downcast
state Of mind Of the Hon. Roger @. Mills,
It is very faint comfort which he gets from
the friendly Providence Journal. That
paper is inclined to believe he will soon
be chosen to fill vacancy In the Senate.
and says: HE will find several men there
who are less worthy of the honor and less
capable Of 1ischarging its duties than he."
Now that is saying very little, 1t strikes
us. 1t is only plain statement of an un-
pleasant fact.
The Portland daily press., 1891-12-11
You can Save Money by visiting our
Store During this Sale.
Cloak Department.

Cloak Department.
Great reduction In Furs. The
warm seasOn caused Ii. We
think the stock a little too large
for shis time iu the season, SO a
sacrifice of profits follows. To
start trade I'm this department
we do II and shall offer some OF
our Fur Capes TO day at Nearly
Half Price.
Note the remarkable prices Of
fered in ClOaks.
One lot Black Refer jackets
worth $500, at
$500.
Our 800 Black ChevlOt Reef
e. Jacket for
S4.98.
Our $500 Black CheviOt
Refer Jackets, collar and
fronts OF real Astrachaa Fur
Only 1898,
Black Cheviot Reef Jacket,
30 inches long, cellar and fronts
OF Black OppOssum Fur,
Only $500.
actually worth $1,000.
An extra fine line of Misses,
Newmarkets, with the new En-
gIish and Military Capes, the
very latest styles; ages from
IL, Ia, I6 and rs years.
Chifdren's Cloaks, cut from
choice patterns OF PIaids aud
Checks, in Gretchens, Newmark-
cts with fancy eapes, and all the
new styles, at prices for six days
that will enable us to close near.
ly our entire stock.
An extra fine line of Fur and
Quilted Lined Silk Circulars and
Seal Plush Sacques.
A large line of Ladies' New.
markets, with and with out
capes. The prices are an object
to you.