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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-11-30
st. Murphy.

There is in one Of the departments
in Washington an old maid whom
call St Murphy, not because she is so
saintlike i'll appearance, for my saint
has jolly face, and in that woman
whose hair is sprinkled with gray and
upon whose cheeks the roses of youth
have ceased 10 bloom, ! sec a beauty
that leaves nothing to be desired.
She comes into the dining room ac-
companied by a little girl and boy My
woman 5 eye soon detects something Il
little out of the usual The children
look too young 70 be hers, SO J make in
quiries and find that they ale hers by
adoption. She found these children with
a dying mother, whom she made happy
by promising 10 care for them. How
faithfully she is keeping her promise
She has taken them TO her heart. They
show, as children always do, that they
have not only food and clothes, but love-
and plenty of it. Do you wonder that !
call her saint? Here Is that woman, at
the age when women soonest tire going
daily to her work, no matter what the
weather cold or rain, denying herself
that she may make these children COM
Portable. When / see her in the evening
weary from her days work but her
dear old face beaming with love, / say
TO myself, There is a woman who has
won heaven, and l am glad TO have
known her, and mu1mur, God bless
you, Miss Murphy W-Harrietto r.
Crabbe in Minneapolis Housekeeper.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-11-30
Beer by the Pound.

what do you think Of getting Il
pouudspf beer for nickel" said man
The ct.i,r das Well, out in the south.
crn part Of the city they sell beer in this
way altogether, especially at the little
German groceries with n saloon annex.
When people come into the place for a
pitcher of hccr, the vessel is set on
scales ald weighed. Then tho customer
is asked IL he wants lager or common
Deer II he wants cents worth Of the
frst, he gets pounds, but If ne wants
common beer he gets - pounds. Tile
dealer / saw did not know how the Gus
tom Of weighing teeg originated. The
stand has been handed down ror several
generations. and beer was never meas.
urcd otherwise than by weighing -
Louisville Courier.JGurnal.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-11-30
Chemical Reaction.

A French chemist has lately made
some investigations in field not hithcr-
to so thoroughly explored as many 9th
ers, and from them he draws the con-
clusion that chemical reaction cannot
occur between l25 degrees and $50 de
grees. Sulphuric acid and ammonia
will not react at so degrees, while at GO
to 60 degrees the action is sudden and
violent. Neither caustic sodanor caustic
potash can he made 10 unite with the
same acid below 125 degrees c. non
with carbonates below so degrees. With
the latter, brisk cffervescence sets in
about 80 degrees If nitric instead Of
sulphuric acid is used in such expert
ments, the temperature where reaction
begins seems TO be lowered in every
case. New York Sun.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-11-30
s2i.4w
MORTGAGE sALE:-Default having been
WI made In the condlIinna OF naA menf Of "a

MORTGAGE SALE:-Default having been
wi made in the conditions OF pay ment of q
certain mortgage, made y George Josln and
leila Josn. his wife Of the township of Sc.
Vile. Gratiot county. Michigan. 10 Thomas NJ.
Granger. of Pine River township county and
state aforesaid. which said mortgage bears
date the 2Sh day OF September. 1891, and was
'nly recorded the 5th day OF October 1891 in
the Ollie OF the Register of Deeds in and for
GrAtlot county, Michigan in hber Ga on page
i93 of nor;gsEas a. q said mortgage was duly
assigned by Thomas NJ Granger TO Helen V
NoodW ard on the nth day OF December 1891,
and was recorded on In 18th day OF December
In lIher 90 of mortgages and page 337 And
SAID mortgage was duly assigned by Helen ".
woodward to Cyrus D. Wlghtman On the 18th
day of January. 1892 and recorded in the keg.
lister or Deeds ots G, on the 18th day of January
1872. N iber 90 of mortgages on page 3 on
which said mortgage and the note accompan.
sum Of one hundred and twenty three dollars
and twepty-four cents ,fl23 "a and no suit or
proceedings at lew or eQuit, having bee m I'm,
sulnted TO recover the amount secured by
said mortpaEe Therefore punlic notice ia
hereby given that on the md. dav of March,
1895. at two O'Clock in tn, afternoon at the
front door Of the Eratlot county court house
i'm the llage of Ithaca Orator. county Michi-
gan, that b'lnE the place Of holding TIL. cir
cult court in and for said county. Said mort
gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the prem
ises therein and herein described at public
auction 10 the highest bidder, which said
premises are described as follows, via: The
OF section twenty-one 81 In township twelve
az north of rSngr three 90 west being IN
Grstiot COZ MY, Michigan
Dated November 18th. 1884,.
r, w. WIGHTMAN CYRVs u WIQHTMaE
Attorney for Mortgage. s2i Mnrtpsgeo.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-11-30
.AFRAlOl NOT HE.
lie Merely wanted Ills Wife to Hold this
Light Tor llinI.

At O'Clock Tuesday morning when
all the people living on College avenue
were fast asleep. thcru WAS commotion
in one OF the beautiful residences along
that thUroughfarc II was the home of
merchant, and the conmolion broke
loose III the lee II apartment of him
self and wife. She II utcd it.
she uwakeDcd suddenly and thought
she heard sue one trying to break in
down stairs. She shook her husband, anG
after some time had elapsed succeeded
in making him realize the situation.
They both listened. There was some
noise, sure enough, and cold shiver
crept down his spinal column and even
to his toes.
He determined not 10 get scared,
though his teeth were chattering, so he
announced that he would go down and
investigate.
Aren't you afraid, dear" nervously
asked his wife.
He took out his revolver. struck a
match, lighted q lamp and then looked
at her in disgust
Afraid! Well, hardly Inever saw
the man yet was afraid of Now, don I
make any noise, but como on. F"
The little woman started in astonish-
ment. DO you want me TO go too:"
Do / want you TO go? Why, Of
course do You must go ahead and
carry the light 50 | can see to shoot Do
you think | could hit burglar in the
dark: Hurry up or he'll be gone. -
And that man made the little woman
go ahead with the light. while he held
the revolver over her shoulder at fall
cock. They traversed the house from
garnet to collar, finally found "a stray
dog scratching at the back door and
came back TO bed. He sat up for az
hour telling her what he would have
done had there been burglar there. -.
Indianapolis Sentinel
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-11-30
Our Future Population.

The territorial area of Japan is about
one-twenty fourth that Of the United
States, not counting Canada. which Is
likely some time to come in, and il sup
ports 40 600, 600 people. At this rate il
is computed that the North American
continent would sustain population n
1000, 900, 600 How soon that limit il
to be reached may be RENTED to the
prophets and the statisticians, but II
will come some time without doubt. re-
1uiring all increasingly wise type OF
statesman and politician on the way II
we are to bold together and carry out
the destinies which seem appointed to
Us. -New York Tribune. 81, 90" %
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-11-30
THE LAZY FIRST BAsEMAN.
He Was Favored Ey Rain Until the Manager
Drowned Him out.

The retired left fielder was telling the
story. Hank McGmnis, he said.
twas the greatest first basoman l ever
seen. He could play the bag outer sight
when he was a mind TO- but he was the
LATEST man in p counties and he
didn't play no ball when he could git
outen it. He was allays turnin up with
a spiked foot or a split thumb or some
thin of the kind, an ginerally made out
10 lay off more'n half the time. The
summer we were playin in the Western
league we struck IA manager who was
onto Hanks curves. He took him to
one side when the season begun an tol
him that he wouldn' t stand no CRAFTS,
He marked out TO him that if he didn [
play every day he would git laid off an
lose his pay Sore heels an thumbs was
barred.
Hank, bein lazier than ever that
gear, was considerbul stirred up about
this. He didn't have no likin 10 play,
but he was hot after the long green, an
he KEEP playin along an kiclIin like n
bay steer all the time Finally he got a
couple Of days lay off an went TO see
his mother, so he said. He got back on
time an complained Of being sick, but
the manager tol him t git inter tn
game or lose 20 cold plulks, an he got
in. Mex day we couldn play. There
was a big rain. JUS before the time
t. call the game on the day after that
they was another big rain
IAN it went on like this fen a straight
80 days. 1t would allays rain jus be-
fore the game, whether we was home or
away. Hank he got fat loadn around
all was on first rate terms with hisself.
Finally the manager had to lCtout some
of the men to reduce expense, an Hank
got the run Then the rains stopped.
Now, what do you think that man done
SOS he could git his money without
workin? Seems he knew somothin about
rainmakin, an when he took that trip
home he got his Chemicals together an
didn't do a thing but make rain every
afternoon jus before the game. "-Buf-
falo Express.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-11-30
A Rnrc Sinmn.

An interesting nnd valuable addition
has been made to the splendid collection
Of stamps in the Philosophical museum
II is half crown stamp. lettered
America. - and is the sole survivor Of
those attempted TO be forced upen osF
colonists at Boston who threw the chests
Of tea into their harbor, for the colonists
destroyed all the stamps ~ well, except
this. which Mr. Philbrick, Q. O., lie
fortunate enough to bc the possessor Of.
Another valuable addition is a series OF
Gne specimen copies of Australian
stamps sent by Major L. III Watts q
Nowpols. Boston Traveller.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-11-30
Roo Cotcbine n,nn Industry.

frog catching IS O leading industry
40, Z tho river, and the most successful
operators work all night and sleep in
the daytime. Their tents along the river
are silent during the sleeping hours OF
the forenoon. bat at night the swampy
shores are alive with the moving Ian
t,rus of the fishers. or rather the frog.
gers The frogs arc caught with an or
binary fshhoo!l, and the most successful
tait Is a small piece of red flannel. The
operator has reflector lantern fastened
in the bow Of lis boat, and it is claimed
that the light makes the frogs snappish
without discrimination The baited
nook. are passed freely among them as
The caloes, punts, sluffs and RATS are
pushed and padded through the
marshes. The frog catchers do profit
able business with the Toronto restau.
rants. Toronto Globe
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-11-30

How the Magnetic Springs lost a
good customer is told by John V
smith, IA prominent OddfellOw, Woos
ter. Ohio, who says: II had d0ctored
and doctored without benefit, for
sleeplessness and nervous rheumatism
with pains all over me, until had DE-
cided to go TO The Magnetic Springs
Mr.. Laubach advised me to try DR.
Wheeler's Nerve Vltalizer and before
| had used all the second bottle m,
rheumatism and sleeplessness were en-
tirely cured" Sold by Il. VanDeD
Bergh. $40 3w
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-11-30
EVERY HOME SHOULD OWN A DYNAMO
Then Housewives Could Magnetic Ham.
mers and Make Tack Driving Easy.

linen IlOuStNlNts NOuiu
mers and Make Tack Driving Easy.
There is an easy way to render the
ordinary tack hammer an article that
may be used with comfort and 10 do
away with all danger of bruised fingers
from its misdirected blows a little
electricity Will do the trick The process
is 50 simple that it should be universal
ly adopted
All that is required is access to a
dynamo. Then lay the head Of the ham,
mer on the framework and leave i.
there for about five minutes This needs
no strength, but the hammer cannot be
detached without the knowledge thai,
some force holds it fast TO the ironwork.
and herein lies the secret BY contact
with the dynamo your hammer has been
magnetized and will pick up bits OF
iron or steel that are not too heavy for
its strength.
Tacks and small nails, too short to be
held in the fingers when driving may
be easily placed III position for the ham
mer blows without using the finger or
thumbs and much speedier work ac-
complished. In retacking torn shades
the man of the house will at once APP
preciato the blessing Of magnetized
hammer, since he can pick the tiny
tacAs from the box direct with his mag
ret, press them into the roller with tho
same tool and by one blow drive the
elusive fasteners home,
Carpet laying is made easy and stray
tacls III quantities such as will slip
from the fingers a thing of the past
New York icrald
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-11-30
FIRST AND LAST.

Hope smiles IL welcome, though none other
smiles
Upon our entrance to thi, world of pain.
And on each purpose OF our youth again,
With an inspiring sympathy, she siries.
She leads us forth to battle and beg lilies
Our anguish, IL tie long isht pro }cs In vain,
Till, pierced with countless wounds, among
the slain
We leave her, " bile the victor foe reyiles.
But, even as we touch a' ruin verge,
And hear the voices OF despair, tEat urge
The fatal plunge to chaos, hope, alone
How healed ana how ransomed none may
guess
Rising again, i'm raliid lo,o.iuc-
Resumes her sway, thousand times DER
thrown.
Florence Larlc Coates in Cosmopolitan Mag
aZiDe.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-11-30
saG.iw
DISSEMINATION OF CLA1Ms,-sts,. or

OBSERVATION OF CLAIMS;-State or
L Michigan, County of Grafton, Probate
Court for said County, IS Notice is hereby
giyen, that by an order of the Probate Court
for the county Of Gratiot made on the Gath
day OF November A. ID lsp4 six months from
that date were allowed for creditors to present
their C aims against the estate of Inn IA F.
Pratt late of said county. decreased. and that
all creditors of said decreased are required to
present their claims TO said Probate Court
NJ the Probate Office. In the village OF Ithaca
Tor examination and allowance on or before
the 9th day of Nay next, and that such claims
VIII be heard before said Court on Tuesday
me Goth dAv OF February and on Monday the
9th day Of Nav next nj ten O clock in the fore
noon OF each of those dye
Dated Ithaca, November 20. A. D., 1894.
JOHNM EvERpFS
S2l-4w Judge az Irohate
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-11-30
Cremation.

Mrs. Alice n. Lincoln thus describes
her feelings while watching crema-
ton:
"As we stood in silence watching the
rosy glow which played over the white
surface of the retort a feeling came to
us of awe certainly, but also of peace
and rest. There was something so spir-
itual, so elevating in the al solute purity
of the intense heat that it seemed 20 ali
of us who stood there far less appalling
than the blackness Of an open grave. F"
Her Point Of View in New York
Times.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-11-30
DRoB TIE ORDEK;-sta,e Of Micbigan

DRoB TIE ORDER:-state of Michigan,
County OF GTatiot SIS Al n session of the
Probate Court for said county held al the Pro
bate Office in the village of Ithaca on the 2nd
day of November i'm the year one thousand
eight hundred and ninety four. Present John
VI. Everden. Judge of Probate. In the matter
OF the estate of Joseph McLHid deceased On
reading and fling the petition duly verified of
Alice McLaid notwithstanding, pray ing for rpa-
sons therein set forth that she be lie. nsed to
mortgage the real estate of sa d deceas' d.
Thereupon IL s ordered that Monday, the
third day Of December next, at ten o'riock In
the forenoon be assigned for the hearing of
said petition. and that the heirs at Law OF said
deceased, and all other persons interested In
said estate, are required To appear at a session
OF said Court, then To be- holden In the Probate
ONCE, in the village or Ithaca and show cause
u any there be. why the prayer Of the peti.
TONER should not be granted; and IL is further
ordered, that said petitioner give notice to the
persons Interested in said estate, Of the pen.
dency of SAID petition. and the bearing there =.
OF, by causinga copy OF this order TO be pub
lished In the ALMA RECORD "A newspaper
printed md circulate I'm said county three
successive weeks previous 10 said day of hear.
ing
"a true copy. JOHN NJ FvvRpEs,
SEAL. ee4w Judge OF Probate.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-11-30

CHANCERY ORDER:-State OF Mich gan.
" Goth judicial circuit, In chaucery. Suit
pending I'm circuit court for the county of
Gratiot. in chancery, at Ithaca. on the 81 It day
of November. 1894. Justin Andrews com.
plainant, va. Eva Andrews, deterda In
this cause IL appearing by affidavit that de-
this state and lie a resident of Ohio. therefore
on motion OF Francis Palmer. solicitor for
complainant, II Is ordered that defendant en-
ter her appear rance In said cause on or before
four months from the date of this order and
that within twenty days the complainant
cause this order 10 be published in the ALMA
RECORD. said publication To be continued once
IN each week for six weeks in succession
FRANCIS PALMER, Complainant's Solicitor
Alma. NJ ichigan.
Commissioners for Gratiot Co Mich. $50 Nv
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-11-30
Shell Sounds.

The peculiar Ipurmuring sound, no,
unlike the ripple OF the waves on a still
evening, which we hear on placing q
shell or other hollow object to the ear
is due 10 the fact that the concave sur
face concentrates and multiplies all diff
fereut sounds around us, so as TO render
them audible. The many sounds always
present in the air nre augmented b. the
resonant cavity Of the shell. Science
Journal
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-11-30

John Z. Bauer, travelling salesman
tor Gem City Stove Co Dayton, Ohio,
says: Il will continue to recommend
Adironda, Wheeler's Heart and Nerve
Cure, for know it will do all that is
claimed for it," Sold b. b. S. Webb
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-11-30
DROBATE NOTICE:-state of Michigan

pROBATE NoTICB:-state of Michigan.
County OF Gratiot, IS Notice is hereby
gtven, that the final account OF Rachel x.
Wadley, the administ tx of the estate OF Sam
uel N. Wadley, late of Gratiot county, Mlchi
gan. deceased will he allowed by me at the
probate ONCE, In the village e Ithaca. In said
county. on Monday, the 3l-t day uf December
next at 10 o'clock u. IN of said day.
Dated Ithaca, November %. a. ID. 1894.
JOHN EvERDFN
SsIiw Judge OF Probate
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-11-30
Overheard on the River.

"You are nothing but big bluff, "
remarked the river 70 the bank.
''Is that sop retorted the bank. IF
take q notion to come down on you,
your name will be mud "--Indianapo.
lis Journal.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-11-30

Shiloh's Cure, the great cough and
Group cure, is in great demand. Pocket
size contains % doses only 25c. Child
rem love it. Sold by druggists. 4
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-11-30
SALE OF STATE TAX LANDS
STATE OF M1CHl0 AN,
AUDITOR GENERALS OFFICE,
Lansing. Nov. Z 1891

lansing, Nov. 5, 1891.
Notice IL hereby given that certain lands
situated In the county of Gratiot bid of to the
state f. taxfs OF 1901 End previous y, srs and
described In statements which will hereafter
be forwarded to the Office of the Treasurer OF
said I'r' asurer at the County Seat. on the nrst
Monday OF December next, at the time and
place designated for the Annual Tax Sales, III
not previously redeemed or Cancelled accord
ing 10 law. - - 4
said statements contain a full description OF
eAcu parcel OF said lands and may be seen on
application at the Uffiee OF the County Treas
urer after they are received by him u
STANLEY " TuRNFR
SLOW Auditor General.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-11-30

Proverbs are the literature Of reason
or the statements Of absolute truth
without qualification. Like the sacred
books of each nation, they are the sane
tuary Of its intuitiOns. Emerson.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-11-30

Karl's Glover Root will purify your
blood, clear your complexion, regulate
your bowels aud make your head clear
as bell. Csc, Soc and Sl00. Sold by
B. s. Webb 5
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-11-30
Village Council.
ALMA, MICH. No

ALMA, MICH, NoY 20. 1891.
Regular meeting OF the commQn council at
Council room ON above date.
Present. President Ely ana trustees MOnti-
gel, 0argett, Baker and Glass.
Upon motion meeting adjourned until We'd
neaday evening November 81
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-11-30

tpOn motion claim of Caple Il Hall for oil
and account was REFER ed 10 com Oh claims.
ON motion council adjourned.
T.. A. ELY SETH A. TUBBs,
President. Clerk.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-11-30
ALMA, MICH, Nov. p, Is.

ALMA, MICH, Nov. 81, 1884.
Adjourned meeting OF The village council of
the village OF Alma AT ouncil rooms on above
date.
PrcsCnt:-President Fly and trustees Baker,
Glass, DClaVan and Gargett.
On motion the minutes OF last meeting were
read AM approved.
The following claims were allowed aud clerk
insI ~ cted 10 drnW orders for same
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-11-30

According to careful estimates, three
hours of close study wear out the body
more than whole day Of hard physical
exertion.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-11-30
Clubbing List.

We offer the RECORD in connection
with any of the following, at rates
given below:
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1894-05-07
TIM IA 2 L e.
&. 81 Nj. II. R.-PSSS, Division.
Passenger Trains Leave

Passenger Trains Leave
NEWPORT NORTH "a m, 3:45; $50 m
12:45; 1870; 4:40; $40. SoUTR-a m II:
10; zoo. P m, LOS; 400; 10:4O.
COVENTRY-NoRTH-p m, II :35; 6:29. SOUTH
"a m, 7:10. m, 4:10.
SARTON LANDING-NoRTH-am N, 4:4O. P nj
1925; 619; 4:25. SoUTH-a m, 7:21; 1:
20. p m, 1925; 1900
BARTO X-NoRTH-a m, APPS. ,12:1O; Alb;
sos. SoUTH-a m, 1885. P m, 1:.3; 4:
20; 11:15.
SOUTH BARTON-NoRTH-a m, II so. m,
5:44. SoUTH-p m, 7:45.
WEST BURKE-NoRTH-an N 800; Il "a. IN,
5:23. SoUTH-a m, S:13. m 5:18;
LYNDONVILLE-NoR m $40; 11:12.
m, 2:38; $40. SOUTH-a m, 12:15
1:18; 1855; 1850. m, 2:14; $40.
1T. HNSBURY-NoRTH-an m, 2:22;'3:15 TO-:
80 m, 3:13; 4:43. >oUTH-a m, 1885,
LAO; 900. P m, 12:12; 2:33; sos.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1894-05-07
ORLEANS COUNTY MONITOR.
Barton, VT, May Z, 1894.
PROBATE COURTS.

Probate Courts will be held at the Probate
Ofic in Newport each Monday. At the office
of w. Baldwin at Barton on the second
Friday of each Month, and at the office OF O..
drst Friday of each month, and at the office
Of B. F. d. Carpenter at aarton Landing in
the forenoon of the third Friday of each
month. Parties having business with Court
at North Troy, Barton or Barton Landing
concerning pending estates viii please in
form the Court in ADVANCE that he may take
the necessary papers with him.
F. e. ALFRED, Judge of Probate.