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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1892-02-26
THE FIRST STREET CAR.
1t Was Built in New York by "A Man Ye,
Living.


The first means of street transporta-
tion in use in this country for the gen.
eral public was the omnibus, Of which
the Jacob Sharp stages" on Broadway
were the last survival in the Anticipated
form. Within a few years a modified
type of the omnibus used in Paris has
made its appearance on Fifth avenue,
and within a shorter period somewhat
closer copy of the Partisan vehicle has
been successfully brought into use on
Broad street, Philadelphia. For years
the street car has served as the only
means of transportation for the people
to and from their homes, and has
thus been a fruitful source of develop
ment in all the cities of this
country where an imperative de-
mand existed for cheap street travel.
Enormous fortunes have been made
out of these enterprises, and street-car
stock" is one of the best dividend-pay-
ing investments in the country. 1t is
not TO be wondered at that there is SO
much eagerness shown in securing
street-railway franchises. The first
street railway chartered was the New
York e. Harlem, April 25, 1881. This is
the road now popularity known in New
York city as the Fourth Avenue"
The first car was built and patented by
the venerable John Stephenson, Esq,
yet living, hale and hearty, at the age
of eighty-one.
This car was named the "John Ma
son. that gentleman being president OF
fha (hapniaa1 ha nj nd a1cD ~ 4 aat
railway company. Mr.. Stephenson has
in his possession the patent and the
original drawing of this car. The patent
was taken out in 1888. signed by Andrew
Jackson, president; Edward Living
stone, secretary of state; r. il. fancy,
encouragement, and John Campbell.
treasurer. These magic Names his
torically great in the political story of
our country, and this document, attest
ing as it does complete revolution in
street transportation all over the world,
is of itself valuable and interesting
relic.
The car in question was transition
from the existing styles of coachw orlx.
being the union OF three Quaker coaches
suspended on four short leather
thorough braces" which afforded an
ease of comfort not since exceled. It's
picture represents it as n cross between
an omnibus, a rockaway, and an English
railway coach. 1t was divided on the in
side into three compartments, each
seating ten passengers; the roof held
two seats, one at each end, with room
for ten more persons. - Harper
Weekly.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1892-02-26
A HELPFUL EXPERIENCE.
How n Young Man was Saved From Be
coming q Misapthrope.

The years that had spent in learn
ing the trade" said a wealthy retired
stove dealer, had left a gloomy inn
preston on me. Then, as now, almost
everybody that had a furnace that
needed fixing up put of attending to it
until the last minute, and then they all
wanted the work done at once. Of
course most OF them had to wait, and
those who had to wait growled. 1t
seemed as though the world was full Of
GROWERS. At twenty-one ! was in dan
ger of becoming a misanthrope, but
was saved from that by new expert
snce.
about the first call had after start
ing in business for myself was from
school. The furnace had broken down
suddenly in mid-winter. The school
was closed while the repairs were be-
ing made. The breaking down of the
furnace fairly delighted the children;
their only regret was that it wasn't
more broken down, SO it would take
longer to fix it. OF course, it was per-
fectly natural that the children should
ook at it just as they did Neyerthe-
less it was a pleasing incident; and be-
yond the mere amusement that it af-
forded me at the moment, 1t yielded
this more substantial benefit: 1t awak-
ened me to the fact that the way in
which things appear often depends very
much on how you look at them.
"In this happier frame OF mind ! dis
covered that besides the GROWERS that
had happened to meet there were in
the,world plenty of thoughtful and con-
siderate people, and that one needed
only the right sort Of eyes to be able TO
see good points even in the man that
got cross about his stovepipe. IN. Y.
Sun.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1892-02-26

Proprietors OF Dullam's Great German Rem
edies. GENTLEMEN:-I have for the past two
years been troubled with serious and very
severe Liver and stomach difficulty Have
had ADVICE and medicine from our very best
Some or my friends persuaded IRE TO try your
Great German Remedy or the Blood Stomach
ana Moneys and TO my surprise after using
sire you can use my name in print or by refer.
ence In any OF the Grand Rapids, Michigan.
pap rs or any other papers in the states TO
convince the afflicted that IL is the best BLOOD
Liver and Kidney medicine on ca tn | feel
Ike newman. Have lived here over 40 wears.
IL bottle. j. NJ. LIviNGsToN.
r Grand Rapids Mich.
hOi SaiS ny H. NduDeEBergh.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1892-02-26

MORTGAGE SALE:-Whereas. default has
WI beer mad" ia the payment Of money Sc
cured by n mortgage dated the Htl day of No
vember a. -. 1855, executed by Charles =.
Douglas and Fanny M. Dougias, his wife OF the
township of Washington county of Gratiot
aud STATE OF Michigan. To Ransom J. Fraker, of
Ithaca, Gratiot county, Michigan; which said
mortgage was recorded in the Office Of the
Register If Deeds Of Gratiot county on the
9Th day of November lss6 in Liber 81 of mort
cages at page 2SJ at 2:25 O'Clock p. IN of that
day, and whereas the amount claimed to be
due ut this date upon said mortgage is the sum
OF Five hundred seventy. eli ht andninety-eigh mt
one hundredths dollars ({11S.95) principal and
interest with one other installment of five
hundred dollars and interest thereon yet
To fall due, to wit: on November 9th 1892
and the whole amount unpaid AT this date be
ing the sum OF one thousand dollars and in
terest thereon at the rate of seven % per cent,
per annum since November 9th 1891, together
with the attorney fee of twenty-five dollars
allowed by statute as an attorney fee up
on foreclosure of this m rtgage. And
suit or proceeding at law or in equity having
been instituted TO recover the debt now remain
ing secu red 10y said mortgage or any part there
OF, whereby the power of sale contained in
said mortgage has become operative Now
therefore notice is hereby given that by virtue
or said power OF sale and in pursuance of the
statute in such case made aud provided the
SAID mortgage Will be foreclosed by "A sale of
the premises therein described at public auc.
ton TO the highest bidder. at the front door of
the court house. in the village of Ithaca, In the
county of GratiOt on the 3lth day of April
1892 at 10 o'clock a. IN. of that day Such sale
Will be made To satisfy the amount of said
mortgage now due. ana subject to payment OF
one installment thereof yet TO become due as
above set forth. The mortgaged premises are
described as the south west quarter of Sec
two and the south half of the south west
quarter of section thirteen all in township
nine north OF range two west, Michigan.
Dated February Bird 1892
JNo. T. MATHEWS, RANSOM j. FRAZER,
Atty for Mortgagee Mortgagee.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1892-02-26

MORTGAGE SALE:-Default having been
vi made in the conditions of certain NOR
tgage, whereby the power therein contained
TO sell has become operative. executed by
Esther l.. Stark. of Alma. County OF Gratiot,
State of Michigan, 10 Farnam c. Stone. special
guardian, of saginaw, Saginaw county. and
State of Michigan, dated the 22nd day of Sep
TENDER A. ID l5o1, aud recorded in the Office OF
the register of deeds for the county of Gratiot,
State OF Michigan, in liber so, of mortgages, on
pages 572 and 573 on the 5rd day of September
1887, which said mortgage was duly assigned
on the 2nd day OF september 1870. by Farnam
Z. Stone, special guardian, of the City OF Sagi-
nav, in the state of Michigan. To Mortimer
Ely, of stockton, n. Y, which assignment is
recorded in the Office of the register of deeds
in Gratiot county in lber 62 Of mortgages on
page 35l on the 18th day of January 1892 on
W hich mortgage according TO the terms there
of, there is claimed TO be due at the date of
this notice, for principal. interest and for in
surance paid, the sum of eight hundred and
four dollars and seventy cents (Ss04.70) and no
suit or proceeding at law or in equity having
been instituted TO recover any part thereof,
notice is hereby given that on Monday, the
18th day of April, 1892, at nine o'clock in the
forenoon, shall sell at public auction to the
highest bidder, at the front door of the Gratiot
county circuit court house. in the village OF
Ithaca. in said county OF Gratiot, the premises
in said mortgage described; or so much thereof
rs shall be necessary to sa isfy the amount
due on said mortgage. With per cent interest
and legal costs. together with an attorney fee
of $25 as is b., statute provided. that is TO say,
the following pieces ana parcels of land situa
ted in the village of Alma, in the county OF
Gratiot Ia the ~tate OF VI chigan, ard describ-
ed as follows to.wit: Commencing II rods and
II feet west of the southeast corner of the
southwest quarter of the southwest quarter
of section thirty four in township twelve
north of range three west. and running thence
north ten rods, west twenty-nine feet. south
ten rods, east twenty nine feet. TO the place of
beginning.
Dated January 22nd 1892.
JOHN ID. SPINNEY. MORTIMER Ely,
Atty for Assignee. Assignee of Mortgage.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1892-02-26
SCHOOL AND CHURCH.

The South Atlantic university 70 b
built by the Presbyterian synods CON-
prising the states Of North and South
Carolina, Georgia and Florida. at "a cost
OF $500, 900. will be located at Augusta,
Ca
"A Chicago school-boy received box
On the ear from his teacher, and was
deaf in that organ for three weeks. A
school teacher In Montreal was recent
ly fined twenty five dollars for the same
offonse.
The reported expenditure for do
nestle missionA OF the Episcopal church
for the year ending September, 1891,
was 1921 400, OF which gross sum $40.
0s2 was expended for work among the
colored people. The gross receipts for
domestic missions for the fiscal year
were Se5l, <67.
Since the partition of Africa the
governments of England, Germany,
Italy and Portugal have made an agree
ment for the reciprocal protection Of
their missionaries in the dark CONT
nent. Armed with a passport from the
government TO which they belong, the
missionaries will enjoy the protection
of each OF these powers.
New York city, with a population
OF 1, 100000 has more than 800 school
departments, 1900 teachers, an aver
age attendance of 100, 900 pupils daily,
and total attendance of 800, 600. The
salaries OF teachers, janitors and en-
ployes now aggregate over $4,000, 600,
aud the expenditure for the schools
yearly exceed considerably 81, 900, 900.
Among those In London who have
given themselves earnestly to work
among the poorer classes In London il
the earl of Beauchamp. who has decid-
ed TO take up his residence among the
east end poor for the purpose of direct
ing mission work among them. The
earl is secretary Of the Christ Church
mission at Poplar, one of the suburban
districts
The beardless priest is so only as a
matter of custom. There is no edict
upon the subject All the popes from
Adrian VI. TO Innocent XII, and all the
clergymen from the cardinals to the
young clerics. including Ignatius
Loyola, st. Francis Xavier, Francis de
Sales, Vincent de Paul, the cardinals
Bellarmine and Richelieu, were bearded
dignitaries of the church.
The new Georgia association
formed by the union Of the white and
colored churches Of the state and South
Carolina, of the Congregational order.
Will meet at Atlanta, April 8, 1892. All
the churches of the old association have
approved of the plan Of union except
the First church of Savannah and the
Plymouth church of Charleston, and
these have now withdrawn opposition.
The Danish government has intro
duced bill into the Folkthing provid-
ing for the erection Of q state college
for women teachers. IL 10 calculated
to accommodate sixty-four; the term
extends over three years and no ono
can be received who has not completed
her eighteenth year. In connection
with the college 1t is proposed to have
state school for some thirty or forty
children Of ages between seven and
ton, so as to afford the intending teach
ers an opportunity Of useful and prac.
tical training.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1892-02-26
TO CONSERVATIVES.

The undersigned having been restored to
health by simple means, after suffering for
several Years with severe lung affection. and
that dread disease, Consumption In anxious TO
make known 10 his fellow sufferers the me ans
of cure To those who desire It,, he will cheer
fully send free OF charge) a copy OF the pre-
scription used which they will find IA sure cure
for Consumption. Asthma, Catarrh, Bronchitis
and all throat and lung Maladies. He hores
all sufferers will try his remedy, as IL is invala
bc Those desiring the prescription, which
will cost them nothing and may prove bless
ing, will please address, Rev. Edward A. Will
son. Brooklyn, New ork. 67Giyr.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1892-02-26
Guaranteed cure forLa Grippe.

We authorize our advertised druggist To sell
you DIR. Kings New Discovery for Consumption
Coughs and colds, upon tbls condition. If you
are afflicted with La Grippe and will use this
RENE dy according TO directions. giving II IA fair
trial and experience no benefit, you may return
the bottle and your money refunded. We
make this offer, because of the wonderful sue
cess of DR.. Kings New Discovery during last
seasons epidemic. Having heard Of no case IN
which II failed. Try IT, Trial bottles free ut
b S. we5b'sDrug store. Large isle bottles 80
cents to SI.Oo.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1892-02-26
Good Looks.

Good looks are more than skin deep, depend
ing upon healthy condition of all the vita
organs If the liver be inactive, you have a
bilious look, If your stomach be disordered
you have a dyspeptic look anc IL your kidneys
be affected you have pinched look. Secure
good health and you will have good looks.
Electric Bitters is the great alternative and
tonic and acts directly op these vital organs,
Cures pimples, blotches, boils and gives a good
complexion. Sold at d. S. Webb's Drugstore
Gets. per bottle.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1892-02-26

DROBATE ORDER-State of Michigan
i County II Grat'ot, ga. At a session Of The
Probate curt for said County, held at the
Probate Office, in the Village Of Ithaca on the
2,th day of February in the year one thousa q
oigh h ~ dred and ninety two, Present j ee
Potts, Judge OF Probate Ia the matter oil
the estate of
Ralph Little, Deceased
on reading and filing the petition, duly veri-
fed, of Mary l.. Cara hers praying thar Ger
tain instrument now on fl,e in this Court. pur-
porting to be the last Will and Testament Of
said d. seased. may be admitted To Probate and
thar administration of said estate may be COM
mitted 10 said petitioner Thereupon IL Is
ordered, that Monday, the 25th day March
rext, at ten O'Clock in the forenoon. be as
signed for the hearing of said petition. and
that the heirs at-law Of said deceased and all
other persons interested in said estate. are re-
quired to appear at a session OF said Court.
then TO be holden at the Probate Office. i'm the
Village of Ithaca and show cause if any there
be, why the prayer OF the petitioner should
not be granted: And il is further ordered.
that said petitioner give notice to the persons
interested III said estate, OF the pendency of
said petition and the hearing thereof, by
causing a copy of this order to be published in
the ALMA RECORD. a newspaper prin'ed and
circulated in said county three successive
weeks previous to said day Of hearing.
"a true copy J. LEE PORTS,
G73-4w Judge of Probate
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1892-02-26
Very Much Surnrisad

have been afflicted with neuralgia for near
~ two years, have tried physicians and all
known remedies, but found no permanent
relief until tried bottle of Dullman's Great
German Linment and it gave me instant and
permanent relief. 25 cents per bottle. signed
a. - Smell, Hamilton, Mich, April II, 1891.
For sale by b. YanDcnBergh. eis-,p
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1892-02-26
Teachers Examinations.

Teachers Examinations.
The spring examinations for the teachers OF
Gratiot county will be mel as follows;
Ithaca, March . and 4
Alma, March - and 26
St. Louis, April 20 and 30.
First and second gaade cerliicates granted
oniy nj the regular examination at Ithaca,
harch and 4. the exami nations for which Will
brgia az 9:tO O'Clock n III. Of the first day
Examinations for thirG grades will begin at
l:O O'Clock p. IN.
All papers must be written with ink on legal
cap paper.
j. ". MCCALL,
FRED FULLERTON.
o. q. TUrTLE.
County Board of school Examiners
Ithaca, Mich. February IL, 1872. 6,l-ow
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1892-02-26
NERVOUS DEBILITY

Prostrs,ie nan having been cured of Nervous
Decay and ri, s,fhm zen Weakness. PREMATURE
lion aId yonthsni ,,luenects of early in9cscres
10 those , w,ners the simple method OF self cure
symptoms e VINO no Wi, Wish, and viii rive him their
copy OF the rec Will send Cfrte) by return mail
nev a, Hmcaress, in condolences. james ~. PINK.
IVY w oeoar street, New York sa-iyE
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1892-02-26
Village Tax Sale.

So much Of each OF the following described
tracts or parcels of land situated in the Village
OF Alma County of Gratiot State of Michigan,
delinquent for unpaid taxes for the year 1880
as will be sufficient to pay the taxes. interest
and charges thereon, will be sold at Public
Auction. by the Treasurer Of said Village at
his Office in the banking house of w. S. Turck
& Co., in the Village OF Alma, Michigan, on
Monday the Attn day OF April next, com
mencing at 10 o'clock a. IN. and continuing
until the same shall have been disposed of ac.
cording to law.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1892-02-26
Important Testimony

have had sciatic rheumatism for eighteen
years. The pains IN my limbs and back Were
unbcarable, aud L could not Sc my lett limb.
was confined TO my bed wee ks at time with
ttormeniing pains. Four bottles of Hibbard's
hneuinatie syrup entirely cured me. c. l..
DuNHAM, Druggist, Avoca Iowa
Sold by r. NanDenBerg. 3
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1892-02-26

We will pay literally for the services
Of an energetic lady or gentleman in
every town, To represent choice pub
lication, elegantly illustrated and i'm
mensely popular. A full copy of the
book furnished free. For particulars
address q. Il. Beach q Co., Lakeside
Building, Chicago. 500 6w.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1892-02-26

np EnoWn tsE tIVIV HIIu HOnest WtuICF
phosnb"dt,n IN your druggist for Woods
cine In place of this, leave his honest store IN.
H,S sS price In letter and we viii send by return
viii n,.ase one package, 81; six, S. one
sealcu envelope; stamps Address
1at w. IHE WOOD CHEMICAL Co,
tyy-so ID y, coward COW. Avenue, Detroit, Mich
"eoo and allresponsible druggists ever oyery wbcrs
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1892-02-26

Try Dullam's Great German % cent Cough
Cure at VanDenBergh's.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1892-02-26
WOODS PHoSPHoDINE
LAT ENGLIsH kennedy.

Promptly and perma.
nently cures all forms Of
nervous Weakness, Ennis
slons, Spe rim alto rrhea,
lmpotency and all effects
oi Abuse or excuses.
Is cen prescribed oyer %
years in thousands OF
cases; is the only Bell.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1892-02-26
& WEST MICHIGAN Ry.

WEEK days. -Daily. Except Saturday.
300 a. m. has through chair cars to Chicago
No extra charge for seats.
lg:C5 p. m. runs to Chicago solid, with Wagner
buffet car; seats, so cts.
5:t7 p m. has through free chair car to Manietee
via VI IL y. K. r.. H.
1905 p. IN. for indianapolis only.
ll:;S p. m. il solid train with Wagner palace
sleeping car through to Chicago
GEORGE DEHAvENs,
Gen'l Pass. Agent
Grand Rapids.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1892-02-26
Standard Time.
TRAINS LEAVE ALMA

TRAINS LEAVE ALMA
NORTH SOUTH.
No. Ill 3S. a. m. No. 2-7.2O a. m.
No 5-s:5S D. m. No 4-4:lE. p, m.
No 7-325 a. IN. No. 81 35, a. m.
W. H. BENNETT, H. w. ASHLEY,
Gen. pass. Agent. Gen. Manager.
A. ID. HITCHCOCK. Agent Alma.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-05-21

better purpose in impressing upon our
minds sense of the responsibilities
and duties of citizenship which devolve
upon this generation. The defense and
preservation Of the free institutions of
America are obligations which we can
not escape. They eyes Of the world are
upon US. For over century this coun-
try has run the glorious race of empire.
We are in the lead, but the struggle is
still on.
1--WE should not be unmindful of the
fact that we are the custodiaps of q
sacred trust. Let us distinguish our dis
charge Of that trust by the performance
OF deeds worthy to be romem bored, and
those which will surely advance the
welfare and promote tho progress of
our common country. Let US not en-
deavor to win laurels by war. Brighter
than any which we can hope TO secure
in this fold have already been gathered
by our fathers. Let us make this period
an ineXampled time of peace, an era Of
Improvement, an age of reason. Let
benefcicDt acts and philanthropic works
abound everywhere.
LET us excel in public virtue and pri-
vate integrity, in the development of
our vast resources, in the spread Of ed
ucation, in the promotion OF religion, in
the advancement OF the arts and in tho
cultivation of q fraternal spirit. Let
this be the era Of good feeling, of
higher standards. OF broader public
purposes and larger conception of po-
litical duties.
BY these noble aims and lofty pur-
poses we shall best promote the cause
OF good government everywhere, and
evidence our appreciation Of the serv.
ices and sacrifices of our revolutionary
sires and of all the glorious memories
which cluster around our early indie
pendence days"
At tho conclusion of the oxorcises
Senator Hill and his party were es-
corted TO the station and took the after.
noon train Tor Washington.