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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-10-19
LOBSTER AND COLD MILK.
Great Concern of IA New Waiter for "a Man
Who Ordered II.

"You want some lobster and IA glass
OF cold MILK" asked new waiter the
other night of a frequenter OF an up
town hotel cafe.
Yes"
The waiter as he left the table repeat.
ed TO himself, as though he feared he
had not heard it right, Lobster and
cold milk"
Returning in a few minutes he placed
the lobster on the table and kept the
milk on "a side table. hoping, perhaps,
that the man would not miss the milk.
Al a word, though, from the man he
placed it on the table, saying as he did
so. Lobster and cold milk"
Then he stood of few steps and in
tently watched the man. The waiter
seemed very much worried and several
times made though to speak to the
man. With look Of forebodng ne
watched the man mix dressing for the
lobster, and this look grew TO an ex-
preston of CONSERVATION when he saw
the man taste the lobster and take a
swallow of the milk. His eyes seemed
almost to start from his head and one
could easily imagine the waiter expect
ed TO see the man fall forward on the
table and de.
Finally the waiter could keep silence
no longer and bending over the man
he said in frightened way:
81 beg your pardon, sir but did you
ever eat lobster and cold milk beforeP"
ooh, yes lots of times. Whyp"
well, sir you will excuse me. but
there are lots of people who can't eat
that combination, and some people it
kills"
Don't worry about me- I've eaten
1t ever since | was big enough to know
what lobster was"
The waiter looked as though he hesi-
tated to give full credence to the state
ment, but he was bit treasured and
retired few steps, all the time, though,
keeping an anxious eye on the man, the
lobster, and the milk.
Nothing happened except the dsap-
pearance of the latter, and the waiter,
much relieved, said, by way of further
apology, as he took away the dishes
There was a waller here last summer
and he ate a lot of lobster. and then
drank glass of milk, and then he went
in swimming and nobody has ever seen
him since - Chtcd9o Times.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-10-19
PLEASANT RIDGE.

VIM. Fisher is putting wall under his
house. Doran Stahl is doing the work.
Wallace Renegar did business in Mt. Pleas
ant Saturday,-S. q. Leonard now lives
in his new house.==There was a logging
bee Mt Will Vroman's last week Thursday,
and in the evening a dance. Some of them
tripped their feet until morning
Johnson returned from Farwell last week,
where he has secured a Job Of hauling bolts
for w. W. Leonard. He intends to move in
about three weeks.-Friends of Mr.. and
Mrs. N. Johnson, from Breckenridge, visited
with them last week.-Starting stories
are told of Bruin and his travels through the
neighborhood. He was seen north and east
of here, in Stanton's woods, by William
How, and is reported to be as large "a yea
ling calf. VIM. Thomas. in company wit
other hunters, followed him one night mt
midnight, resumin9 the chase in the moruj-
ing, but did not capture him.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-10-19
NEWARK.

If 20 sea aye ruther thin name wakin
round the square with brode smi on his
He's got aye doghter too he's house, he have.
Fred Carter is very sick at present
writing. Eicher is moving into the
Thomas Crawford house.-Corn is not a
very good crop this year. We think demo-
crat administration must have something to
do with live understand that Godfrey
Grouse will teach the winter term of school
in the Kellogg district Jake Littneller
has rented the John lutte farm and intends
moving in the near future. IA travelling
grocery store on wheels is the latest sensa-
ton in Newark. -Robert Reeds wounds
are improving slowly.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-10-19
Hs Didn't Touch the Dog.

A handsomely and richly dressed
young woman sat in the parIor car ten
derly handling a very small dog that
lay in her lap. Il am very sorry,
miss, apologized the conductor, "but |
cannot allow that dog to remain in this
car" Il will hold him all the way. He
will disturb no one" Il cannot help
that 1t is against the rules He must
go in the baggage car. | viii tie him
securely for you" Don't you dare
lay your hands upon him. sir. | will
trust him To no one but myself" And,
picking up her skirts, she made hei
way Indignantly into the baggage car,
tied her dog. and returned. Alter pass
ing several stations the conductor again
came through the ear. is my dog all
right, sir?" I'm sure | don't know,
Miss. You tied him to avalisc that was
thrown of several stations, back. | did
not put my hands on him, assure you. y
N y. Herud.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-10-19
BRlE.

Mrs. Albert Hougntaling of Crane Rapids,
and other friends, visited at the homes of
James Houghtaling and Franc Houghtaling,
last week. Mrs. Caswen, of Barry
county, has been spending few weeks with
her nephew L. q. Warner.-James
Gardner colt ran away last week. No seri-
Gus damage was done.=Ethel Tod,
eldest daughter Of ]. w. Todd, has gone to
Coidwater to attend the high school there.
=Coru huskng, potato digging and
road work seems to be the order of the day
at present. does the republican COM
mittee think We are all such good republicans
that We do not need any attention before
election? Vanderhoof, who has
been spending the summer with her sister,
Mrs. Campbell, at Petosky, is home again.
-S +. Sewer attended the funeral of
his brother-in.law, Mr.. Swaziland, at North
Star, last week. NIB.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-10-19
SUMNER CENTER.

Mrs. Harry Story is visiting friends and
relatives in Canada. Winnie Lowell was
visiting in New Haven last week.-Mov-
ing seems to be the order of the day here.
John Swain of Elm Hall has moved into Mrs.
Hulett's house, Mr.. Miller into the house
with Mr.. Argent Geo. Argent into Miler's
house and Guy Stoughton into the Holly
house.-Maggie RundIo was among the
sick last week.-Mrs.. Curtis was making
calls in our neighborhood last week..
Will Story who was 10 have left for the north
woods Last week, was detained as witneas In
the Holly and Davis lawsuit. MIzPAH.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-10-19
ELM HALL.

Lost, pair of shoes. DR.. Shaffer and
wife took in st. Louis on their wheels one
day last week. Mead Hetzman and wife
from Emerson, visited Mrs. II. father, Mr..
Mumford over Sunday Guy Stoughton
has moved from near Sumner Center to the
Hawley place, south of town.-W b.
Lathrop has purchased the grocery stock of
q. b. Laubengayer, and taken possession.
Herb Lewis is preparing to leave the
Trapp farm and move onto his own place
east of the Hall.-Leo Schaeffer and
wife of Cedar Corners and Orb Dyer and
wife of Ferris Center, visited in town, Sun
day.'4Miss friedrich was called home
Saturday by the serious illness of her mother.
She returned Saturday evening leaving her
mother much better.-The Milling Co.
have moved the center house across the road
and are now filling Its place with palatial
residence. -Chas. Mumford met with
what might have proved a serious accident,
on his way home from Alma Saturday. The
rack broke, throwing him to the ground in
such manner as TO have the wagon pass
over both ankles, bruising them quite badly.
but hopes to be around again in few days.
We'll, We are aware Mr.. Editor, that
We are nearing election day. The opposition
is pretty quiet in this part of the county.
They know there is no hope for them and so
are only awaiting the inevitable summons
that shall call them to oblivion, where they
ought to have been long ago. They have
shown their inability to run this government
even from the appointment of third-c class
postmaster up to the office of the Monarch at
Gray Gables, Some of them prance around
occasionally when they think how the repub-
licans were going to bankrupt the country,
but at the same time they forget that besides
borrowing fifty millions of dollars for pub
lie expenses and dropping the gold reserve to
fifty two millions, that the public debt is in
creasing rapidly under democratic rule. But
If they only hold Us out of the financial pit
until we get chance at them, we'll lay them
low, eh: MYRTLE
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-10-19
ELBA CENTER.

William Sharp, wife and son, are on the
sick list.-Lewis, second son of Chauncey
Mattesor. has been admitted to the state
school for the blind at Lansing. some
are complaining about the school at Elba
Center. We think if children were taught to
obey at home, there would be less trouble at
school. We hear +. Hayes has Just sold
valuable colt years old -James Led
yard Is building house on his farm, which
rumor says his son inl law is 10 occupy -
A. Matteson and wife were calling on friends
and relatives at ST. Johns and Shepardsyille
last week. SAM
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-10-19
Electric Bitters

This remedy is 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 praise.-A purer medicine does
not exist and II Is guaranteed to do all that is
claimed. Electric Bitters will cure all dis
eases of the liver and kidneys, will remove
pimples, boils, Salt rheum and other affec-
tions caused by impure blood.-Will drive
malaria from the system and prevent n we'll
as cure all malarial fevers.-For cure of head
ache, constipation and indigestion try Elec-
trio Bitters Entire satisfaction guaranteed,
or money refunded.-Price 30 cts. and SLIGO
per bottle at b. 5. Webb's drug store.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-10-19
BRECKENRIDGE.

Mrs. Norton, Mrs. Dubois and Lille Weed
Louis last Wednesday. a. |. Milligan's
baby is improving fast, and is now on the
road to recovery. Waggoner has
opened new store in the building formerly
occupied by Mark Holton and Mr.. Holton is
occupying the store which ne has fitted up
out of the building which Frank King used
for "A store room for form implements during
the summer, so we now have another new
store TO add to our already not very small
list of stores compared to the size of our
burg Mrs. II. Chisholm was in st.
Louis Monday. party of the young
folks from our place went out to Mr.. Odeli's
last Tuesday evening, and all declare they
thoroughly enjoyed themselves.=P. Ronk
and wife returned from Ohio where they
have been visiting relatives for the past two
weeks.-C. Peterman and wife are visit
ing in New York state. Mrs. Stevens
has moved to town and now occupies the
Gibson house.=-Oza Ienney of Lafayette
and Miss Alice Powell of Wheeler, a young
lady who is well known and highly respected
in our village, were married at the Presby-
terian parsonage at Ithaca, last Wednesday,
by Rev. Long. May JOY and prosperity be
theirs Is the wish of their many friends.=
Nate King aud wife are visiting in Ohio
Mrs. Brahman and daughter, Mrs.
Vivian, are visiting at Grand Rapids
Henry Weed and wife have returned from
Jackson, where they have relatives. They
also attended the reunion of the company of
which Mr.. Weed was a member, while in the
war, which was held at Eaton Rapids.
QUIZ.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-10-19
Spl sa7yEfA
EfssSSANNe1zx'Z<Ae [Ns-jryeE.tNl
NORTH WHEELER.

George r. Brown and Miss Nettie Wolf
gang we're married by Rev. j. s. Clark, at
the home of the brides parents, on Sunday
the 9TH inst.-Edth and Jennie Moshcr
were visiting friends near Sethton over Sun
day.-Arbey Gardner of near Sethton
has been spending the last few days with
relatives in these parts. -Chas. Dickson
and wife went to Lyons on Monday the 1st,
where they visited relatives and friends,
returning home on Friday of last week.
Manuel ID. Bechtel and sister, Mrs. Ii. Stone,
started Thursday of last week for Caledonia,
where they will spend the winter with their
father, Moses Bechte. Rosa has
his new house nearly completed. &
Arnold of st. Louis has been making some
improvement on his North Wheeler farm in
the way of clearing. Stephen Wood died
at his residence in Wheeler township, on
Thursday of last week. The funeral was
held at the NJ. L. church in Wheeler, on Sat
urday. Mr.. Wood was one Of the pioneers
of this county, and a quiet respected citizen
Stephen A. Douglas has gone to Ohio
TO brake on the railroad, during the winter
Born, to Charles .. Townsend and wife
girl, on Saturday last.-W heeleS town
ship is in style, or at least it has chicken
thief. On Tuesday night of last week, Jacob
Wolfgang was awakened by a noise at the
hen coop, and getting up saw his man de-
parting, ana getting his gun he fired, he
supposed at his man, bat found he had shot
at the wrong post.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-10-19
Two Lives Saved

Mrs. Phoebe Thomas, of Junction City, Ill
was told by her doctors she had consumption
and that there was no nope for her. but two
bottles DR.. Kings New Discovery completely
cured her and she says ii saved her life. NJ.
Thos. Eggers, l39 Florida st. San Francisco
suffered from dreadful cold, approaching
consumption, tried without result everything
else then bought one bottle of Doctor King :
Ne- Discovery and in two weeks was cured.
He is naturally thankful. 1t is such results.
of which these are samples, that prove the
wonderful efficacy of this medicine in coughs
and colds. Free trials bottles at b. S. Webb's
drug store. Regular sixe SOC and S1.oo per
bottle
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-10-19
SHIFTING SANDS.

Changes in Real Estate in Gratiot County
For the Week Ending Oct. @,
1894.
Cora M. Lewis to Harry Lampman,
pit of of W sec 81, Ithaca. : 800 90
Harry Lampman TO Clarence John
son, pt of W Of Il W sec 81, Ithaca 120 90
Ida A. Canouts to Ellen L. Gould,
lot 30. Perrinton... .............. COO 90
Edwin Hasbrook to George ID. Cra-
mer, a of of W sec "a Beth
any. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 45O 90
Elmer o. Strayer to Delos Fleming,
pit of e of W sec 81, Seville -. 30 90
David Thuma to Robert Mcfarland,
y of 3 of " sec lS New Ha-
ven .... ..,....,........... bUU w
Clarence n. Church to Will X Lud-
wig, pit of W Of sec 81, Ithaca 225 90
Byron 5. Webb to Mary A. Davidson
lot blk Case add, Alma. 40 90
Mary A. Davidson to Byron 5. Webb
pt of lot - blk u, Alma. 800 90
Nettie Carr to James Edgar pit of
OF sec l, Emerson. ....... 10 90
Viii X. Ludwig to Jesse People, pit
W of = sec 81 ...............,... 225 90
John j. Miller to Pearl r Decon, pit
of n W of W sec 20, Bethany 700 90
Charles II. Clark to William Clark pit
of W of W sec 22, Nheeler..... So 90
William II. zimmerman to Jacob
Bennett, c y of W p and W Il of e
p of II sec D. Lafayette ~. 1920 20
Jesse Easlick to Frank Easick, u
of " of e sec 9, Lafayette. 800. 300 90
Henry G. Prichard to Trypheney
Norton. pt of of II g sec 80, Sc
Vile .............................. 200 90
Bert Woodward to j. Henry Lanca-
shire pt of W of n sec 3, Alma 800 20
George Rowe TO Clarence T. Kenne-
dy, pit of of n W sec 81, Ithaca 2ll 10
Ellen +. Pierson to Daniel J. Doud
or Cordroy, y of sec 81, Wash
ington. ...................3 5000 90
Charles A. Johnson to Mary j. Mike
sell, pit of p of 5 W sec %, Newark 500 90
James A. Vance to Albert j. Vance,
pit W of II sec >, North Star. 80. 200 90
James A. Vance to Whitney L. Vance
~ W OF II " sec >, North Star. -. 200 90
Dewitt G. Gulick to " lillian Martin,
ct al of n sec l6, Lafayette. 800 90
Alice Aldrich TO Clark E. Beebe, lot
3 Kress add Alma. ............... IS 90
J. Henry Lancashire TO Bert Wood
ward pt of lots 9, 10, IL. blk g.
Case add, Alma ................. 500 90
J. Henry Lancashire to August f.
Bruske, lots and ., blk 2 Lanca-
shire add, Alma..................3, $500 90
Bert Woodward to Mary T. Plant,
pit of lots 8, 10, II, blk 4, Case add,
Alma .................. 800 90
Bert Woodward TO John Peters, ut of
lots 8. 10, IL, blk (, Case add, Alma 800 O.
Lewis o. Drew TO Joseph q. Drew,
\ of u of n e sec 10; Il p of
of n sec 20, Arcadia. ............ 1000 90
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-10-19
FOREST HILL.

Mrs /. Faurot of st. Louis visited here
this week.-fred L. Watson Of Lansing
bought and shipped car load Of nice sheep
from here to Buffalo, y. v, last week .=
Mr.. Krotzer purchased GOO bushels Of pota-
toes of Amasa Doane and shipped them TO
his home, North Baltimore, Ohio, this week.
Mrs. Raycraft who has been away for a
few weeks visit, returned home last week.
George Katenhus is on the sick list -=
Miss Eliza Oberlin returned from Ohio last
Saturday. Mrs. Minnie Beery ia quite
sick. ETC.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-10-19
Bucklen's Arnlca SaIve.

THR BEST SALyE in the world for Cut,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Feve
Sores, letter, Chapped Hands, Chilblains
Corns, and all Skin Eruptions, and positively
cures Piles, or no pay required. 1t is
guaranteed TO give perfect satisfaction OF
money refunded. Price % cents per boz
For Sale by B. s. Webb.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-10-19
TOLEDO. SAGINAW & MUsKEGoN RY

'Lv Ashley for Detroit
at 1910 p. IN.
Clsse connections are
made at owes so Junct n
wish all trains of d. c..
II. q VI. R'y.
BEN. FLETCHER. T. J.. A.
Detroit. Mich.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-10-19
Resolutions of Respect and Coincidence

WHEREAS, IL has pleased the alwise ruler
of the universe, 10 whom our noble order
owes allegiance, and looks for guidunce, to
remove from this terrestrial, to the celestial
lodge-our esteemed and beloved brother
VIM. G. Beckwith. therefore be it
RESOLVED, That we meekly submit to the
decree of the Grand Master of all lodges, in
calling from our midst, our worthy and hon
ored brother 10 the grand lodge above. That
we deeply feel our loss As a lodge, and a. in.
dividuals thereof. That we recognize his ex-
cellent traits of character, his fidelity cour-
tesy, integrity and many virtues--an exem-
plary, earnest, active christian. That we ex-
tend to the bereaved family and mourning
friends our heartfelt sympathy in this hour
of their deem sorrow. And that "a a further
expression of grief. that the charter of our
lodge be draped in mourning for thirty days;
and be il further
RESOLVED, That a copy of these resolutions
be spread on the records of our order and be
presented to the bereaved family and fur
nished 70 the several papers of Ithaca Alma
and st. Louis for publication.
BY order of the lodge.
". +. WINToN,
j. y. MCCALL,
~ CuAgE
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-10-19
Intended for last week, ]
SUMNER.

Mrs Bert Ferris is home, and they will
now live in the Parker house.-There
was a social gathering at Miss Clara Ferris
last Friday evening, and all report very
nice time.-M. Tucker has been in town
shaking hands with old friends Mrs. A.
Peters, sister of f. Andrews, spent the
psst week with them. Mrs. NJ. Fuller
ton of Alma spent Sunday with her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. II. Glow. A. NJ. A.
F. Andrews and wife enjoyed visit from
Mrs AS father and sister, over Sunday.
Mr. Snyder, who was an old settler, has been
shaking hands with many old friends.-
The l.. o. T. NJ. gave the gents pleasant
surprise, with a supper of cake and coffee;
and they also made them present of $1,000.
THE q. A. X. and w. X. c.. of this place
went over to the Hall to the camp fire and
had Jolly good time. They then came home
TO their own hall, and had supper and invited
their nelghbors. wedding bells have
Scumon and Mr. Baldwin of the Hail. Their
many friends wish them success and much
happiness in their new ife.-Mr. Hewy
and son, of Portland, stopped over night
with +. Andrews the first of the week. Mr..
Hewey Is a brother-in-law of Mr.. Andrews.
I'VE are sorry to say our meetings have
been postponed for a short time. Mrs
l.. Ferris Is making her father visit, at
Greenvllle. A. NJ. A.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-10-19
A Dead-Ietter Office story.

Among the curiosities in the museum
is baby Jumbo with one of his sides
gorgeouslys embroidered in the Stars
and Stripes, and the other Haunting the
Union Jack, the two united by golden
chain. 1t had drifted thither, and had
been for several years ensconced in its
glass case, when "A postal exhibit was
begged from the department for a
church fair, and for the first time Jum-
DO went out for an airing 1t so hap
pened that a lady from New Hampshire
was visiting Washington at the time
and went to the fair. To the surprise
of her friends, she greeted Jumbo as a
long-lost friend. Ten years before she
had made him and sent him TO her
daughter in England, who had married
man named Link-hence the design
l-s4s1Sf'v nhc a TN. az yl,ur' .n.ze-}s IF,Ir
lex or his teeth need anything come aud $50
ee me, rs
orses and Colts Broke and W
Trained. 10
LIMA, MICH. lg!
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-10-19

Leave Ashley.
$3.50 a IN. for MuskegOF
$3.50 p. IN for Muskegor
JNO. ". LORD.
Traffic Manager,
Detroit
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-10-19

want Money? or a Home? Want
s-.----~-! Work? or Farm? Want to open
m a store in a growing town? Want
uU to raise live stock? Want to know
- how to buy improved farms in a
v0II well settled region without paying
UUl cash? Particulars and publications
' sent free by +. |. Whitney, st
| Paul, Minnesota. S20-1y-l&r
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-10-19
nETPOJT SEPT 30 1891.

Evening train mas parlor car to Grand Rapids
Direct connections in Union Station AT
Grand Rapids for Chicago and the West with the
CHICAGO SEPT. %, 1894.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-10-19
Il WEST MICHIGAN Ry

l;2o p. m. has Wagner palace buffet parlor
car and coaches through TO Chicago.
ii 80 D. m has Wagner palace sleeping car
and coaches through 10 Chicago.
II. r, MEYERS, GEORGE DEHAvEN,
Agent, Alma. Gen'l Pass'r Agent,
Grand Rapids
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-10-19

Committee of Ithaca Lodge, No. 1913, f. and
A. NJ.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-10-19

Changes in Real Estate in Gratiot County
For the Week Ending Oct. 9,
1894.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-10-19

TRAINS LEAVE ALMA
NORTH. SOUTH.
No. l-ll:25. a. m. No. - :O4 a. m
No. So .04, p. m. No Alb. p. m.
". H. BENNETT, V. 5. HOLLENBECK,
Gen. Pass Agent Agent, Alma.
Toledo Ohio