Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1892-03-04

Call at Delavan's for bargains in
boots, shoes, etc.
French tailor system cutting and
fitting done at Mrs. Il. McCarty's.
Mrs. GLEN, of Detroit is paying a
visit to her brother, Ill. ID. May, at the
present.
Miss Fannie Wood, of Irving, Barry
county, was the guest OF Miss Belle
Brown over Sunday.
Miss Elnora Cuddeback was in Ian
sing Thursday attending the Assoc!a-
ton OF College Professors III that city.
The Wright House Blacksmith shop
is now open for business. Horse shoe
ing specially. G. III. McLachlin,
Manager.
You can save money on window
shades if you will examine the large
stock of new patterns just received at
+. +. Pollasky's.
"A Florentine evening" will be given
by the young ladies of the Alpha Theta
literary society, Tuesday evening,
March Sth, at eight O'Clock. y cordial
invitation is extended to all to be pres
ent.
Myer Fink, well known in Alma, has
formed partnership with young
Chicago gentleman and opened up
gents furnishing store III that lively
city. They have a good location and
fair prospects.
The Lyceum League of America
meets Tuesday evening, Iar. Sth at
$50 p. In. Subject for debate, Re.
solved, that Protective tariff increases
the purchasing power of wages" All
are invited to attend.
+. Nj. Vaudercook, of the Independ-
ent, st. Louis, received the appointment
of editor of the Patrons Guide at the
Z. of l. convention at Grand Rapids
last week. yam is now editor and
publisher of that organ.
Miss Maggie and Mr.. John Sullivan
gave party last Tuesday night, About
rs of our Alma young people were in
attendance. The evening was spent in
dancing. Refreshments were served
| and grand time reported 10y all.
Gale j. Davidson, for so long time
manager Of the Kensington ar Harbor
Springs. has resigned his position and
will engage in the livery business in
that place. His wife's health is the
cause. j. +. Davidson, of Saginaw
takes the place.
The number of school districts in
Michigan is $500 with an additional
,S2l fractional districts and 5j2 graded
schools. 337 ,227 boys and 329, l64 girls
between the ages of five and twenty
years furnish employment to 3,4SS male
and 1921 female teachers who are
paid SO, 43O, $3.50 81 for their services.
For two reasons should Alma citizens
patronize the lecture tonight. Not !
only is it by man who has more than !
a state reputation as an orator and on
subject Of interest to all, but it is the
last opportunity to assist the lecture |
committee in its efforts to provide a
good course of entertainments at a
small expense. BY all means let there |
be full attendance.
The ladies of the Presbyterian church |.
are preparing to give an entertainment
at the opera house Friday afternoon
and evening March 18th. which will be
something unique in its way. 1t is to
be called Bazaar of Nations. A /
number Of booths are to be arranged /
and decorated to represent the various /
countries of the world and in them will /
he representatives of the several ma
tions in costume, who will illustrate SO
Far as possible the customs and habits .
of the nations they represent They /
will also have on sale articles to Illus |
ustrate the manufactures Of the differ |
ent people. During the afternoon
these articles will be on sale and light |
lunches will be served, \ substantial /
supper will supply those desiring it
from 6 TO 8 o'clock. y grand march |
will take place during the evening par
ticipated in by all who take part and .
various other amusements will be pro-
vided. Prices will be arranged on the
European plan, that is, you take what
you want and pay for what you get. a
pleasant time is assured all who attend.
The banquet given at the Wright
House last Friday evening by a. w.
Wright for the benefit Of st. John
church was well attended, some 50
tickets being sold. In addition to
Alma citizens there were present
people from Saginaw, Stanton and st.
Louis. A musical program had been
arranged for the evening by Mrs. G.. II.
Doane and as the guests assembled in