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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-12-28
Uncle Bits Blindness.

Not Shany years ago there was still
living in Fleming county, Kentucky"
said Kcntuckian. ~ man who had
quite reputation in MS way. Uncle
Bill, as he was familiarly called, was
known as the most fluent user of pro-
fame language in that section Of the
country. He was never outside his
native county but once and it is safe to
say he never forgot one incident of the
journey. His son jim. who was in
business in Paris. during one of his Wis.
its home induced his father (who had
never enjoyed the luxury OF ride on a
railroad) to accompany him back to
Paris. Uncle Bill swOre promiscuously
He finally drew upon his head the
wrath of IA cierical-looking gentleman,
who talked to him very forcibly OF the
evils of swearing, and incidentally cited
several instances where blasphcmers
had been suddenly stricken in various
ways by the hand of Providence. Their
conversation was suddenly interrupted
by the train entering a tunnel This
unlooked-for phenomenon almost start
led Uncle Bill into IA CONFUSION. Re-
covering himself somewhat, but trem-
bling like leaf, he leaned over and
anxiously inquired of his son: Jim,
can YOU see?
"Why, certainly said Jim, jokingly,
Can't YOU?
Uncle Bil's answer came like the
wall of a lost spirit No, by -, I'm
struck Blind"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-12-28

tie Nanderbeek is visiting relatives in River
dale.==Mrs. j. Vanderbeek of 81. Louis
visited relatives here this week.-Clark
Miller l. spending the holidays III Jackson.
Mrs Brewers Is enjoying a visit from her
brother, Emerson Worden. OF Mason. -==
IS \ Spore and fanny, aud Lily, Minnie
and Leslie Wood spent Christmas AZ Pleasant
Ridge. Mrs. Dean OF STARK WAS the
guest of D. Randolph and family this week.
hos HUFF mau Is spending the holidays
with his 81 ter ia Bridgmau, this state, and
relatives in Warsaw, lnd. =-=Married, at
the residence of j II. BHuers, Dec. 25 by
Rev Elberr OF Shepherd, Mr.. klmer Bauer7
aud Miss Ida Ross -= Miss Eta Courier
is home from Mt. Peasant.=--=ihe family
of j. II. KAtenhus had a reunion and tree Mt
the re. idence OF his son George. Christmas
day.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-12-28
ARCADIA CENTER.

\ merry Christmas to all aud happy New
Year WHAT was that noise we heard
last week? Was it some one speaking a
cabbage head bursting? Trxy isn't dead;
She is only sleeping. =-=Nh no says Alma
isn't booming! If any one thinks there i'm
enterprise around Alma, just take drive
out south around the bend of the pond and
II they don't think we have an enterprise
ing street commissioner we are much mis-
taken in our estimation of mankind.
We think someone got a belling last Thurs
day night, by the racket; about IL or 20 boys
got together and made the welkin ring for n
short time with gougs, pans, COW bells and
whatever came handy; there was no damage
done however. Wallace Birmingham
from Clinton county i visiting his brothers
in this place --=Orin Bailey ha team of
his own now. We suppose he will neither
borrow nor end.-There is talk of
dance at the new house by the mill in the
near future. TRTxY.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-12-28
BRECKENRIDGE.

Mrs. Curtis, mother of Waldo aud Albro
Curtis, who has been visiting with relatives
IN Ohio, died after an illness of only twenty
four hours. The remains we're brought here
for intsrmont, accompanied by VIM. Cnrtls
and wife. The funeral was held at the Baptist
church, in this place, on Wednesday, Dec
18th. The services were conducted by Rev.
Petit OF Ithaca. large concourse of rela-
tives and friends followed the remains to
their last resting place. Mrs. Curtis had
lived to a good old age. being about eighty
eight years old. She will be greatly missed,
for all who knew her loved and respected her.
-Mr Charles Rocks and Miss Ella King
we united in marriage Mt the home Of the
brides father, L. a. King Of this place. on
Monday last, Rev. Mr.. Graham Of ST. Louis
performing the ceremony. May JOY and
prosperity follow them through life is the
wish OF their many friends. George
Cramer of I5nia is spending the holidays
with his parents and other friends VIM.
Curtis and wife started tor their home IA
Ohio last Saturday evening. The 'crazy
supper given by the school, at the Macca-
bee hall last Thursday evening Melted them
the sum of 50. They expect 90 use the
money 20 purchase library, which Is greatly
needed. DR.. Howe left for Jackson last
Monday morning, where he will visit rela.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-12-28
W. PINE RIVER.

Mr.. Veder recently had very fine horse
die.-The Wright school is closed for a
two weeks vacation.-lt Is reported that
Mr.. Wiley has sold his farm near the d., l..
d n. rail road Ed Wood. having
nearly recovered from his late tussle with
the typhoid, is going to Belding, Mich.
Mat Lentz of this place owns the tallest and
heaviest span of three-year, coming four
year-old, horses in Pine river; and Dan Cog
gins, on the State road, owns the finest built
and every way matched span of heavy, three
coming fouryear-old mares in Gratiot
county, il this scribe's Judgment commits for
anything. G.. Harris has returned
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-12-28

hve- during the holidays. III. Chisholm
sueut last thursday ia saginaw, natlng
purchases for the hoiidays. MIR IT,.
Terriil. who has been yer! low with typhoid
fever. j. slowly imurp ing 80 present. -=
Mrs. NauEpps died at tine home OF her son,
Henry last Saturday morning AT o'clock,
aged ninety-s wen years The services were
held ~ the Methodist church. Ia Lafayette,
on Sunday. al . O'Clock, and the remains
were Inferred in Breckenridge cemetery.
==Our Sunday schools united IN Christ
mas tree AT the Congregational church.
Christmas eve. The trees Were well tl!ed
and the program WIS well carried out.
Everyone Appeared to enj themselves very
much.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-12-28
Attempted Murder and Robbery

Wednesday night OF last week the store of
4. b Kuaus was entered through a side VIII =
dow, and the money drawer removed rom lis
place To the top of the counter, evidently for
the purpose OF breaking 1t open. For some
reason the would be- burglar left abruptly
and drawing the bolts to the front door went
out and the store was found open in the
morning.
Friday night following Mr.. Knaus locked
his store and started for home. When about
twenty rods from his house. some one APP
preached from behind ana struck HIM on the
head with club evidently intent on muir
der and robbery. Mr. Knaus fell to the
ground but did not lose consciousness, and
called for help Two boys walking on the
railroad track heard him cal and ran to his
assistance, but his assaIlant had disappeared.
The old man was helped To hrs home, and
Dr.. Morey summoned, who found that the
scalp over the left parieta bone was frac
tured, exposing the skull, the character of the
fracture indicating that 1t had been made by
bunt-edged instrument, and that it was
welded from the left, and little too high to
cause an Immediately fatal result.
News of this dastardly attempt on the life
of one of our citizens spread like wild fire,
and the doctor had hardly finished dressing
the wound when neighbors and friends began
10 arrive.
1t Is the expressed opinion of many that
the desperate coulo be located if proper
measures were taken.
Saturday morning stick about four feet
long. freshly broken at one end, was found
near the depot, and the other part WAS ly ing
in front of some hoop-poles in the sheds.
Mr.. X. is doing nicely, and unless some
thing unforeseen occurs, his recovery is GER
tain.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-12-28

home after three years absence, and has
Il sumed the management of his farm inter
ests. Arthur Nelson has so far recovered
a. TO be out again. Prof. Schneider
tried hard to organize a singing school in the
Wright district. but the finances we're against
oin. Archie Johnson has returned from
the north woods 70 spend Christmas. ==
some smoked yankees passed through this
place one day this week looking up the ba--
ket trade busintss
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-12-28
BIlICE,.

Thursday, Dec. Goth was the twentieth an
niversary of Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Reynolds.
Their friends of the q. A. K. gave them
pleasant surprise. Houghtaling
is home to spend Christmas.-J. G.
Blanchard was in this vicinity on business
last week. and Lewis Guernsey,
who have been spending some time north.
fishing and hunting, returned home Satur-
day.-Ida Fockler is home for the holi-
days. "A. L. Todd who has been spend
a few days with his family returned north
last week. School has closed at the Cen
ter until after New Years n. b.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-12-28
NEWARK CENTER.

Mr.. William Hustled has been paying his
many friends and mother a visit He has
been working in Jackson county for the past
year and has gone back to work another
year. seems that Mr.. Frank Wood is
having success in hunting ne has killed two
deer already. -Ernest Peters baby is
getting better I'VE understand that
there will be another wedding in the near
future. Alba Ether and his sister, Daisy.
visited their grand parents, Mr. and Mrs
Daniel Altenburg, AT Ithaca, last Sunday.
wish you all a merry Christmas and a
happy new year-Little Nina Mouser is
quite sick, but we hope that she will get
better soon.-Mr. Henry Otto lost a
horse last Joseph Gearig killed
one hog last week, and got II gallons of lard
from the same. Who can beat hiatt
George Beck had very nice, gold watch,
worth So, presented to him for Christmas
gift by his wife
f. r. r.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-12-28
Children Cry for
Pitchers CaStoria.
The Compass Plant.

On the western prairie i found the com
pass pl Mt whose leaves point 10 the north.
we wish To direct You 10 the great health
sver, Bacou'~ Celery King for tho Nerves.
II you are suffering from dyspepsia, liver
complaint and indigestion, If YOU are sleep
less at night and awake in the morning feel
ing langud. with coated tongue az d sallow,
haggard looks. Bacln'- Ceer, King for the
Nerves will cure You ahd restore you to
blooming health Trial packages free.
Large size % and 80 cent al b. :. Webb's,
sole agent.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-12-28
WHEELER.

The stave factory whistles again, making
many rejoice MIR. and Mrs. James
Dean of Ovid were the guests of Chas. SUIT
phn. THE donation for Mrs Ellsworth
was a very charitable one. The citizens of
Wheeler gave one Friday evening for the
benefit Ct Mrs Owens Van
Horn has his barn nearly enclosed. y.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-12-28

Emp!oyer-Im sorry you've come
too late. I've just given the situation
to lady.
Bookkeeper-Oh, it's easy to get over
that. I'll marry the lady and then you
can give the place to me.-Fliegende
Blacttcr.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-12-28
For Sale

A. II. and A. W. Stone, residing five miles
north east of Breckenridge and three and
one half miles north west of Wheeler, have
a quantity of seasoned hemlock. soft maple
aud black ash lumber for sale. Will furnish
ALL grades of sized boards, sheeting and bill
stuff S50.3ptl3
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-12-28
An Important II N.

Do not waste yOur money on vile, watery
mixtures compounded 10y inexperienced per-
SON when B, 5. Webb, sole agent will
give you hottie of Oto's cure free of
charge. II you have coughs. colds, asthma,
consum, tion, or any disease of the throat or
lungs, "A few doses Of this great guaranteed
remedy will surprise you. Hold bottle of
Otto's Cure to the hight an observe it, beauti-
FIJI golden color and thick, heavy
syrup. Samples free large bottle % and 30
cents.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-12-28
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y. ". NEWARK.

The protracted m. etings have closed'==-
Mr. Fsasel is intending to move back on his
farm III the near future. -=- Chris. Nielsen
helder and wife have friend, visiting them
this week. Miss Elua Carne7 has been
on the sick list the past week. ==-Joo Rich
ard spent last week In 81. Johns.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-12-28
Children Cry for
Pitchers CaStoFia.
Map of the Unit0u States.

A large handsome Map of the United
States, mounted and suitable for Office Or
home use, is issued blythe Burlington Route.
Copies will be mailed to any address on re-
ceip, of fifteen cents in postage by p. ).
Eustis, Gen'l Pass. Agent, C., B. d Q. X. r.,
Chicago. Ill.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-12-28

When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoria.
When she was a Child, she cried for Castoria.
When she became Miss, She chung to Castoria.
When she had Children, she gave them Castoria.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-12-28

Artie Mikesell is so that he can use
that spraned ankle again.=We have
have not heard the sound of that new schoo!
bell yet; it will take as much as two or three
more box socials, won'tit?-by the time the
belfry Is built and the bell swinging in 1t.
-N Ne understand that young fellow south
of Kelogg's corners Is going to have new
house keeper at Christmas; they both have
our best wishes. Mrs. Maggie Altenbuig
is home. They will have to try some other
method 10 get her to the asylum again.=-
Frank Mikesell and wife of Pompeii made
short visit with friends here few days ago.
Oscar Hagerman has moved onto Mr.. Eyer's
place. -Mrs. Isaac Alterburg is expected
home TO spend Christmas with her family
DID you hear of that new mouth organ
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-12-28
NEW ARK.

Scarlet fever Is prevalent 10 the south west
part OF our town.-John Martins new
saw mill has arrived, and we will hear the
whistle on Dec. ETA. Strouse sold his
farm on section l0--Robert Reed Is
around again, He says, Fourth of July
nor buck shot can't kill HIM.
West Newark said that VIM, Richard lived IN
the Overmire house. 1t is VIM. Reichard,
not Richard.-Ed, son of Benz. Johnson,
moved into j. l.. Beechler's house on Dec.
2l.-Mrs. Buchanan, from Fulton county,
Ohio, visited friends in Emerson and Newark
few days ago.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-12-28
TOLEDO, SAGINAW & MUsKEGoN R'Y

Lv Ashley for Detroit
AT l2:l0 p. IN.
q. So connections are
made at OwoSsO Junct n
with alb trains Of ID . G..
II. * VI. R'y.
BEN. FLETCHER. T. i. A.
Detroit. Mich.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-12-28

+Daily. +Daily with Sleeping Car.
Drawing Room Cars between Saginaw and
Detroit.
Pullman palace sleeping car between Saginaw
and Chicago daily.
w c. BRITToN. Agent.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-12-28
Children Crv for
Pitchers CaStoria.

The Pyramid Pile Cure
Is new discovery for the prompt, per.
manent cure of Piles in every form.
Every druggist has it,
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-12-28
RlVERDALE

The entertainment in the "opera house"
will continue until "happy George" plays his
last piece .-Protracted meetings will be
started as soon as the health of Mrs. Wood
will permit the absence of her husband, Rev.
T.. Wood.-Mrs. Chas. Burton has been
visiting friends in Madison.-Mrs. j.
Taylor enjoyed visit from her sister of
Remus last week. +. Noble has sold
his horses and has purchased a handsome
roadster. which. he believes, is one of the
finest. ID. Strong is unloading lum-
Der CO his lot Just north of ID. Fleming's
store. 1t is expected that new building
will be erected. Our town still continues TO
grow.-The new drug stock" is expected
soon. A few advance boxes are already in
the freight house, but the balance with the
doctor, is yet wanting. owner of
the triangle is entertaining proposition for
Its general improvement. The parties who
desire a lease of the property propose to
erect fine, large hotel, with commodious
and well ventilated sleeping apartments,
supplied with spacious sample room. Let
the work of improvement progress. River
dale seems to be ''in ii to stay, and proper
ty owners should try to aid in every way
possible. Should the terms of the lease be
acce pied, preparations for building, in the
spring will be commenced in due time. De-
troit capital il interested, and its representa-
tive Is somewhat enthusiastic. He has also
another plan to propose, which will take
shape il the hotel il built. -Riverdale has
survived the panic of '93 and '9i. and 1895
will open new page in its history. THE
organization of a church choir is one of the
certainties of the near future. 1t is said
hat a ssnnara hon Ia ypIl hp tp1 af
the present contract expires. who
dance in chicken houses, beware; bear traps
have been known to catch other animals
no bear traps exist inside the village limits.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-12-28
FOREST HILL.

Mr.. and Mrs. Ed. Lake are happy over the
arrival of that 10 pound boy the first of the
week.-Mrs.. Sanders who has been very
sick for a long time, died at 3 a. IN. last
Friday, Dec. lith. The funeral services
were held on Monday. Katen-
hus is worse.=-In response to request
from Sias Randolph, pleasant party of
friends met at his home on Tuesday evening,
the 18th, in honor Of the twentieth birthday
of his daughter Maggie. An enjoyable even
ing was spent, and the company left her a
couple of nice books as reminder of the
occasion. Miss Lila Sandal of Tennes-
see ia visiting her uncle, II. W. Sandal and
his family. Ere.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-12-28

Leave Ashley
$3.50 "A m for Muskegon
$3.50 p. m for Muskegon
JNo. W. LORD.
Traffic Manager.
Detroit
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-12-28

f. o. Strayer is confined to the house with
rheumatism. b. Knaus was, on Fri
day night last, brutally assaulted while on
his why home from the store. 1t is not known
what motive actuated the perpetrator of the
deed, unless ii was robbery. Two little boys
prevented further trouble by answering the
call for help. The william is yet unknown.
On Monday horse belonging to Mr.
Spade of Riverdale, while hitched in front OF
j. B. Adams store. became frightened, and
in an effort to escape fell. doing considerable
damage to the buggy and harness. Some
sheep killing by dogs is reported.-It is
said that the X. o. L. NJ. will have public
installation of officers soon.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-12-28
ELW ELL

Mr.. and Mrs. Boyer have moved into their
new house.-Rev. Woods wife who has
been seriously i'll is better. THE tax roll
Is ready. THE box social was quite a
success, the proceeds We're given to Rev.
Wood, whose needs are many after his sick
ness. 1.-THE excitement now is all about
the grist mill to be built in Ellwell. Every
body is invited to subscribe to the fund to
secure it.-While Charles Workman was
chopping, Saturday, he made miss-hit,
cutting his foot and nearly severing all his
his toes. Boy.
Delos Dunkle and Byron Powers were in
Ithaca, last Friday, hunting shepherds.-
The ladies of Elwell and vicinity presented
Rev. Holsapple and wife a beautiful com
forter and quilt-lt is said that last
Monday was one Of the best days for the
merchants of Elwell they have had for sew
eral weeks. jacob Boyer's sister, Mrs.
Clifford, from Nebraska. has been visiting in
Elwell for the last week. -Isaac Hill
singer, who Is clerking in Pollaskys store,
visited friends in Elwell Christmas ---
The postotiice was closed Christmas-some-
thing that was never known before in Ell
wells history. So much for democracy.
Boy.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-12-28
& WEST MICHIGAN Ry

l:25 p. m has Wagner palace buffet parlor
car and coaches from Grand Rapids to Chicago.
li:Sl p. IN has Wagner palace sleeping car
and coaches from Grand Rapids to Chicago.
III. T., MEYERS GEORGE DEHAvEs
Agent, Alma. Gen'l Pass'r Agent,
Grand Rapids
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-12-28

FDaiy.
Connecting t Detroitiu Union Depot with all
Trains OF Grand Trunk R'y for Canada and the
East
1880 p. m. west, and 9:35 a. n and
tachcd. Extra charge only % cents for any dis
lance.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-12-28

Mr.. and Mrs. l.. b. Quick will spend the
holidays in South Lyons.-Mrs. 5. I.
Sprague visited her daughter, Mrs Dora
Doph, in Temple. this Week.-Mrs. Net
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-12-28
TOLEDO AGIvAw y MUSHROOM R'Y.

Leave Ashley for Mask
egCu, Z ID AND 1905 a. m
JNO. W LORD,
Traffic Manager.
Detroit
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-12-28

Ly Ashley for Detroit
at 1850 and 600 p m.
Close connections are
made al Owosso Junct'n
with all trains Of d., @,
II. & VI. R'y.
BEN. FLETCHER, T. p. A.
Detroit. Mich.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-12-28
OCT. Is 1894.
LANSING & NORTHERN r. r.

Evening train has parlor car to Grand Rapids
Direct connections in Union Station al
Grand Rapids for Chicago and the West with the
CHICAGO NOV Is, 1891.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1894-03-24

Poverty is very convincing. Its
is unanswegable. -
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1894-03-24
sugar BeetB.


" The Lehi sugar factory will prob
ably be able to make a very long
run next season. Contracts aggre-
eating $500 acres to be planted in
beets have already been signed by
the. farmers in Utah county, and
besides, the company has made ar
rangements tn secure Nbeets from
other localities, some of them to
come, from as far away as Hum
boldt Valley in Nevada. The
Springfield Independent declares
that the Utah county farmers have
found that beet raising brings
money and that the labor is the
most profitable of any they can do.
The days of experiment, lasting
three years, have passed, and now
the most important question is not
the number ofstons of beets which
can be raised on an acre, but the
per, cent Of sugar the beets carry.
Each year this per cent has increas-
ed, so that last season there was an
average product of over 140 pounds
of sugar per ton, and there must be
1870 pounds per ton to make the
business pay, should the bounty on
sugar, be sepealed.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1894-03-24

local paper is the DISBURSEMENT
community can make. 1t may not
be brilliantly edited or crowded
with thought, but financially it is
more of a benefit to the community
than the teacher or preacher. I'm
derstand me, I do mean mentally
or morally, but financially, and yet
on the moral question you will find
most Of the local papers on the right
side. To day the. editors of the
home papers do the most for the
least money of.any people On the
earth. y >
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1894-03-24

The mounting Of a squad of Park
policemen on wheels in Philadel-
phia was announced some time
since, and has been followed by
similar depar tures in other cities.
The police departments in this
country have not yet made much
progress in the adoption of bicycles
for the regular force, although in
Liverpool large number Of patrol
men and roundsmen have been fur
nished with mounts. The Pinkerton
detective agency utilities bicycles
caste often in cases where it is nee
essary to follow parties for the pur-
pose OF Swallowing their movements,
less suspicion, being aroused by the
fact that person on bicycle is
slowly following in ones wake than
if it were pedestrian lowering in
the rear. A. case which should
demonstrate the advantage Of hav.
ing the police mounted upon bi.
cycles occurred at Bellville, Illinois,
short > time ago. A horse-thief
passed through the town, whom the
police were instructed to pursue.
While the sheriff and jailer were
getting their horses, four bicyclists
started to. chase the thief, whom
they overhauled after an eight-mile
run, near Centreville Station. Dis
covering the object of their pursuit,
the runaway turned and fired re-
volver, one of the shots taking effect
in the pneumatic tire of one Of the
wheels. He was nevertheless held
it'll the sheriff came up and relieved
the amateur policemen of their
prisoper.-From "Modern Uses Of
tie Bicycle? in Democrats Magazine
| for ADrI Is