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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-09-25
The New Doctor.

Lewis w. Dudley, NJ. D., of Chicago,
has arrived in Alma, and will fill the
position at the Alma Sanitarium left
vacant by the resignation of DR.. Stay
maker. DR.. Dudley is a man of no
small ability, being graduate of the
Chicago School of Medicine, class of 81
He has since that time served as inferno
for the Mercy Hospital of Chicago, and
also taken a post graduate course in
John Hopkins University. DIR. Dudley
is a pleasant and social gentleman, and
has already won a host of friends among
Alma citizens. DR.. Slaymaker will
leave for Chicago about October lst.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-09-25

MORTGAGE SALE:- Default has been made
Va in the conditions of Il mortgage executed
by Fred =. NanBuskirk aud Nancy Il. NanBus-
KIRK. his wife TO William III VALIDITY, whereby
the power of sale in SAID mortgage contained
has become operative. SAID mortgage bears
date July third, 1894, and was recorded July
ninth, 1894, in the Office of the reg ster Of deeds
for the county of GrHtiot state OF Michigan.
in liber 20 OF mortgages, on page b22 one
annual installment of interest on said mort
"a ge Is past due and yet remains unpaid
wore than thirty days has elapsed since said
instslment of interest became due, and the
said mortgage exercising his opinion in said
mortgage contained hereby declares the
principal sum thereof. as well as all interest
thereon, now due ard payable, The amount
caImtd rs due upon said mortgage at date
hereof Is the sum of twenty-One HUNDRED a. d
.tVeniy three dollars and seventy one cents.
No proceedings have been Instituted u collect
the same or any part thereof. either At law CT
in equity Notice is hereby given thFt by
virtue OF the power OF sale IN said mortgage
contained aud of the statute in such case
provided, the land and premises in said mort
gage dCscribcC and uOrtgdRed, To wit: that
certain piece of parcel OF land situated in the
township OF Ithaca formerly Emerson in the
county OF GratiOt and state OF Michigan and
described as the south half Of the northeast
quarter of section thlrty-One, town eleven
north o; raGgc two west, excepting right OF
Michigan halfway Will be sold at public
Nendue to the highest bidder. at the front door
OF the court house IN the village of Ithaca,
Michigan, Ghat being the building in which
the circuit count for Gratiot county is held on
the 2'd day OF December 1896. at one O'Clock i'm
the al ernUOn. 10 satisfy the amount due as
aforesaid, together with the interest there
accrued and the legal costs and charges of this
oreclosure, including an attorney Tee of
l htrty-hve dollars as authorized by law.
Dated September -, 1896.
g., J. WlLLgTT, WILLIAM II. VALIDITY.
Attorney for Mortgagee. 9lo-l3w Nortgagee.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-09-25

MORTG AGE SALE:-Delault having been
w made in the conditions of mortgage,
executed by Joseph Wilos Jr.. aud Lucinda e.
Wiles 10 John W. Outcalt. dat, d june 24th,
1890 and recorded June 9Th, 1897 in the office
OF the Register of Deeds for GratiOt county in
Michigan, in liber 80 of III ortgages, on page
i62 on which mortgage there is claimed 10 be
due at the cate OF this nUtice, SIX hundred and
fifty two dollars and fifty cents, besides an at
lorney fee of twenty five dollars, stipulated i'm
said mortgage 10 be paid, should any proceed.
! ngs be taken to ioreClose said mortgages; and
no suit or proceeding at law or in equity hav-
ing been Instituted TO recover any part of the
debt secured by sand mortgage; therefore by
virtue of the power OF sale IN said mortgage
continued, and OF the statute in such case
made and provided. notice is hereby given
that on December 9th, 1896, at oEe O'Clock in
the afternoon, al the norm 'front.' door of the
Court House, for Gratiot county IN Michigan
in he village OF Ithaca, I'm said county. there
will bee sold at put Ncndue to the hig hest
bidder. the premises described in sald mort
gage, VIZ: The southeast quarter of the north
east quarter OF section twenty, in township ten
north OF range four west. in Michigan.
Dated Septt mber "a. 1886
HEkHINs n BALDWIN, john W. OUTCALT
Attorneys for Mortgage 9l6.l3w MortRagee.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-09-25
w Z

EEEANTED-SEVERAL FAITHFUL
Fvmen or women TO travel for respon-
sible established house i'll Michigan.
Salary $3.50, payable SO weekly and
expenses. Position permanent, Refer
ence. Enclose self-addressed stamped
envelope. The National, Star Building,
Chicago. 8 l2-4mo
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-09-25
Sent IT to His Mother In Germany.

Mr.. Jacob Esbensen, who is in the en-
ploy of the Chicago Lumber Co., at Des
Moines, Iowa, says: II have just sent
some medicine back to my mother in
the old country, that | know from per-
sonal use TO be the best medicine in the
world for rheumatism, having used it in
my family for several years. 1t is called
Chamberlain Pain Balsm 1t always
does the work. F" 30 cent bottles for sale
by &. T.. MAHAN.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-09-25
Have You a Cold?

If so, then, instead of taking so much
quinine and other strong medicines,
take a pleasant and mild stomach and
bowel remedy, which will cleanse the
system, and you will be surprised how
quickly the cold will leave you. DIR.
Caldwells Syrup Pepsin will do this
better than any other Trial size l0c
GO doses l0c.) Larger sizes SOC and
81 90 at b. ). Webb's.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-09-25
Card of Thanks.

We desire to express our sincere thanks To the
many kind friends and neighbors who so gener
ousy assisted us In the last sickness and death OF
our wife, daughter and sister. and especially "a
the Maccabees for their untring zeal and the
many floral offerings.
Mr.. GEORGE DICK AND FAMILY
Mr.. AND MRS. ASA DALRYMPLE,
GEORGE DALRYMPLE,
IRVING DALRYMPLE,
FRED DALRYMPLE
Mas. EMORY WILEY.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-09-25
BAPTIST.

Morning subject: Obligation a Priv
ilege. Evening subject: The Reason of
Faith. B. Y. p. U. meeting $3.50 p. m.
METHODIST.
The pastor will preach in the morning
on the subject "Pentacost In the
evening, on the subject, Goods Love
for man.
Some striking features of the Michi-
gan Annual Conference just held in the
city of Lansing, will be given in the
morning service. All are very cordially
invited TO all the services Epworth
League Tuesday evening. Prayer-meet-
ing Thursday evening.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-09-25
Puzzled.

He Gas they came out of the restau-
giant at / 1 80 p IN. 1--we got just dol
lar to last me until Saturday night
She-What on earth is il, dear, that
eats up your salary so fast?-Yonkers
statesman.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-09-25

DROBATE NOTICE;-State OF Michigan.
i County OF GratiOt. Probate Court for said
County, S. Notice is hereby given, that by an
order o the Probate court for the county Of
GratiOt made on the eth day Of July, A. D..
1896 six months from that date were allowed
for or ditoTs to present their claims against
the estate OF William Medier, late OF said
county. deceased, and that all creditors of
said deceased are required TO present their
claims u said Probat" Court, at the probate
office, i'm the village of Ithaca, for examination
and allowance, on or before the 27th day OF
January next and that such claims will be
heard before said court on Tuesday the eth
day OF October and on Wednesday the 27th day
of January next, at ten o'clock in the forenoon
OF each OF those days.
Dated, Ithaca September II, \. -. 1896
JOHN VI. EVERDEN.
96 4w Judge of Probate
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-09-25

nROBATE NOTICE:-state OF Michigan,
County of Gratiot, So. Notice If hereby
given. that the final account of Joseph sartor
the executor OF the estate or Jacob Plow-
field. late of Gratiot county, Michigan. de-
ceased. will be allowed by me at the Probate
Office, In the village of Ithaca. In said county,
on Monday. the 2Sth day OF september, 1896
AT ten O'Clock "A. IN. of said day.
Dated Ithaca sept. Sd, A. ID 1896.
joins M. EvERDtE.
gl3-iw Judge of Probate.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-09-25
FAITHFUL

W men or women to travel for respon-
sible established house in Michigan.
Salary $50, payable $50 weekly and
expenses. Position permanent. Refer
ence. Enclose self-addressed stamped
The National, Stas Building,
Chicago. 9l2-4mo
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-09-25

Imp once meant child. Shakespeare,
speaking Of the children I'm the tower calls
them imps. Jeremy Taylor, in one of his
sermons speaks cf 1.-THE beautiful imps
that sang hosslaas to the Saviour In the
tampls
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-09-25
LAST TOLEDO EXCURSION

Sunday, September 10th, the Ann Arbor KY.
will run an excursion 10 Toledo Ii Will be the
last sunday excursion of the season. Train
leaves Alma at 6;l3 II. III. Fare for Iound-trip
only Sl.25. Children under II years half this
rate This rate includes street car fare 10 and
from Tole DO depot and Lake Erie Park and ad-
mission TO the theatre.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-09-25
A BIG OFFER.
SIS, SO Worth OF Fine Old Wine for
So 90.

The Speer N. J. Wine Co. of passaic, N. j.,
IL Offering case OF - bottles choice and old
assortment of vine for 500 This offer, below
costs, only 10 stand two or three months, ana
hut one case to Il family as il is "A loss and is
only done to prove To the finest connoisseur
the high character and richness OF these choice
wines, produced at Passaic, n. j. We have
one of the circulars and list of the wines
offered with all particulars. Every person
who sends postal card To The Specr n. j..
Wine Co., Passiac, n. j., may procure one
These wines are superb.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-09-25
Religious NJ oteS.
PRESBYTERIAN.

The pastor will preach i'll the morning
on the subject, "Awaking to Righteous
ness" Evening subject, David, a
Man after Gods Own Heart" At 1900
M, the Sunday School will observe Raj
ly Day with appropriate exercises All
are invited.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-09-25
PERSONAL.

FREE-64 page medical reference book To
any person afflicted with any special, chronic
or delicate disease peculiar to their sex. Adj
dress the leading ply sicians and surgeons Of
the United States. DR.. Hathaway u Co., 10
Dearborn street Chicago, 90O-ly
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-09-25
Graham x Morton Transportation Go,
TWICE DAILY
Steamers to Chicago,
Connecting with c. q w. NJ. R'y at
ST Joseph.

Connecting with I. * w Nj. KY at
st. Joseph,
BEGINNING May 25th and continuing until
about sept 3Oth lhe steamers OF this line Will
make two trips Zach way daily between 81
Joseph and hicHRO on The following schedule:
Leave St Joseph at 30 y. III, and 100 - IN
daily, including sunday.
Leave Chicago AZ S.3u "A. IN. and III 80 ID IN
daily Including sunday.
extra trips on Saturday leave St Joseph at
S:tO IA. ~, aud leave Chess q at 200 y IN.
kunu uE time HCross lake hours.
1ri-w' cklJ steamer to Milwaukee, leave II
Joseph Monday, Wednesday aud Friday even
iUVs
The equipment OF this liuc inch dcs the side
hocl ; eam'Ts City Il licEgo Hpd City of
Milwaukee Uhc lHfgt IT and finest west at De-
troit ~ q tAc u,wly rCbuili propeller City o.
Louisville. service trst-Class. connection
with e. g. \ u. trims. 4 cktts on sGle at
al G. & W. NJ ant ID l.. y. stations. Chi
csRo dock foot OF wabash ave.
j. q. GRAHAM. PREsr.
Benz, n Harbor. Mich.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-09-25
MARKET REPORT.
sANTED-sFVERAL FAITHFUL

w men or women to travel for respon-
sible established house in Michigan.
Salary $50, payable SO weekly and
expenses. Position permanent. Refer
ences. Enclose self-addressed stamped
envelope. The National, Star Building,
Chicago, 9 l2-4mo
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-09-25
DRoeATE ORDER-state OF MiohIgan.
9l8-iw

DROBATE OROER.-State of Michigan,
j County of GratiOt Probate Court for said
County, IS. Notice is hereby given. that by an
order of the Probate Court for the county of
Gratiot, made on the 3lst day of August, =. D.,
1896 ak months from that date were allowed
for creditors 10 present their claims againsi
the estate of Hen v j. Parkinson late OF said
county decreased and that all creditors Of said
deceased are required 20 present their claims
to said Probate Court at the Probate ONCE iu
the village of Ithaca. for examination and al
lowance on or before the sth day of March.
next and that such claims will be heard before
sale court on Monday the 30th day OF Novem-
Der and on Monday the Sth day of March next
~ ten o'clock in the forenoon OF each OF those
days.
Dated Ithaca, August 3lst A. ID 1896.
JOHN NJ EVErDEN.
913 4w Judge OF Probate.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-09-25

moved Dy Iruetee keIIy and Supported Dy
Trustee Hannah that the Village Treasurer be
allowed In extention of time TO Oct. 5 1896 for
the collection of the Villsge taxes Motion
prevailed.
Complaint was made that the water OF the
Johnston Greek had washed out the embank.
ment ut the last end of the culvert at the ID. T..
N. X. r. crossing on Wright street.
Up@n motion the clerk was instructed 10
notify the ID. l.. Il N. X. X. 90. to repair or fiji
in the embankment along the Johnston Creek,
at their crossing on Wright street.
Upon motion council adjourned.
W. j. GARGETT. SETH A. TUBBs,
Pres Protein, Clerk.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-09-25
METHODIST.
Village Council

ALMA MICH, Sept. % 1896
Regular meeting of the Common Council of
the Village or Alma at the council chamber on
above date.
There were present trustees Glass Kelly
Hannah, Tinker, and President Protein
Gargett. President Ely and Trustee Baker,
absent.
Minutes OF the last regular meeting were read
and approved
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-09-25

IKTANTED-SEVERAL FAITHFUL
Wv men or women e. travel for respon-
sible established M use in Michigan.
Salary $50. payable SO weekly and ex-
penses. Position permanent. Reference.
Enclose self addressed stamped envelope.
The National, Star Building, Chicago.
l2-4mo
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-04-16

DE- g. LssralHs uoa O. 4s.s 80
Nalfs u'h fh, uhns reapia
One rearoa Tor the small ss,, e.
by southern negroes 10 little aprrtt|s|.
ei IN the north. rays the Ner YORK
Evening Posi- This Is q steadily als&-
ing perception By the raco ol me iaet
that IRE exercise Of the suffrage r.
matter Of far lees Importance 10 lf.em
than lhsy Euppcled uheh The ballot uas
given them. The negro set out Sc
free man with the expectation Of ''ioriy
acres and mule" from The government.
and proceeded naturally 70 the aasnmn.
zion that De oould vote himself into 4
condition 81 permanent prosperity. To-
has - l8al learned that lhe goseInmenl
VII 40 nomorc for n man with a black
skin than Cor enc whose skin Is white.
That the whites. even where they are
"a the minority. VIII not allow the ~.
froes % role. and that. even n they
could ,oie freely. they would have %
work inst ns hard Tor a living a. they
40 now Tho consequences Il that COM
rnlsiisciy fcv Of them care snsash
about casting n ballot 70 take the from
ble % register. especially when theg
uust ray @ ro'l tax rs a prerequisite
when they 10 vote a constantly
growing rroicr,ion Of them vote eilh
The whites lngeaiiealion has shown
that more negroes voted the Democrat.
g. state ticto, IN Mississippi az the last
clceilor than ever before. and there ara
Few aIsaa that any numbers Of the
race cfcer, some professional pollti.
clans make any serious objection to The
new regulations regarding the exercise
o the suffrage There 10 little on.
ference % continent between white Re.
puh'lcans end white Democrats at the
south as 20 The matter Of allowing the
n,1rocs 70 rule. a few interruptions
politicians Of The white race are ready
10 ici their counties or states ran en-
the riak Of control BY black Ignorance 4
they can secure Office Tor lhemselVes
but ihc mess OF white men who have q
sifke IN thc community view this sub
ieei IN The same Hight. whether they are
Democrats or Republicans IN national
politics. a siriklng illustration Of the
truth o. tbs statement ls furnished by
iho policy adopted IN one county Of
Louisiana. and likely TO be INFLATED Ii
oihers by which the whites. without
distinction II party. agree 70 participate
~ a white primary. and whichever
party carries this primary shall BE- en-
Titled TO victory IN the regular cleo.
ton. The negroes being entirely shut
ont"
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-04-16

Tie shows much sam In Con,truosinr =
fish starr

Tie Shows Much sam Ia Con,trucsfnr
fi,h story.
An examiner OF lads under Is Tor ne
eivil-ferrice commission gave FOR
question. says tie London Church
Iimcs. Describe the habits Of frh.
Here is a literal transcript q one out
Of hatch OF some hundreds OF answers.
The shark Is about twenty icol Iona
and hiss Eve rows Of teeth when the
shark Is going 70 catch his prey Il tnrns
On It's side The sharks are found IN
India. where they are very numerous
IN Africa. etc. The way they catch
sharks Is lowering a piece OF meat on
a sharp hook land sailors viii 90 Il Ia
amuserenn. and the shark is very nun.
cry always that he win grab At tie
meat and end himself caught.
"on Of hls fees are TIE sord ash Il
viii so and run IT'S sword through IT,
stnmmlck.
When the shark has been noaline
about on the water for some time ll
gets lot Of small hsh Ia lls mouth AMI
they VIII 30 and lay on the beach nn6
lei small birds come IN their mouth and
pick them on and win not hurt them
The shark can live in water and on
land. Going from Eaeland 10 Indla3
fon viii see sharks IN the ale. they viii
follow ships for many miles on purposl
70 get some meat. and then perhaps moi
set any They are different kinds 81
sharks. The Black shark. Etc.
The shark Is q very curious animal.
Il can lay iis teeth down when not
catching any food.
once upon a time there vas q shln
going TO America and on board some
slaves. the slaves were packed 30 close
together that they could not live and
the capiin Of the ship you'st TO let some
come upon The deck and many Of the
slaves you'st TO Jump overheard and be
sat with sharks. 30 the captln de-
tormiued 70 stop u u he could. So one
day a black slave woman was iusl IN
the acted to jump overheard uhea tie
captin caught her and had as many
slaves as he could upon deck. And
thon he had a reap fastened around her
vast aud lowered her overheard. whea
a shark came and bit a bali on her on
and then The capiin had The other halt
pulled up and shown 10 the slaves on
deck and then said 10 them that hs
would 90 any one Of them the same 1
tia jumped overheard"
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-04-16
LoNo-DIsTANoE raLEPHoNg.
Instances In which n Has Glvsa Fisas-
IRE TO Message Sender.


Instances In which ~ Has Glvsa Fisas-
IRE to Misrepresentation
A good many stories are told Of the
strange uses of the long distance tele-
phone, says the Tacoma Ledger. The
day the line was opened 10 Merrill,
Wis. Chicago man hunting IN the
northern woods came into town and
learned Of the innovation. He went into
one Of the "soundproof' booths and had
himself put IN communication with his
family As they had a telephone IN The
house tho task was a small one. Ho
ehatted with his wife. told her a fish
story at which she might smile with
out embarrassing him. since he could
not see the sign Of lncreduiity: talked
With bis hoy and girl and then called
for "Gyp."
"Gyp" was a setter and a great fam
ily pet. which had been kept behind
because OF an accident which rendered
Il lame "Gyp" was called 10 the tel
ephone and he stood on a chair. bis
foreieet on the back. and hls mistress
held the iransmitter 10 his ear.
Hello. Gyp" called the master from
Merrill. And the dog IN Chicago picked
up his ears and whlned. The master
whisiled cheerfully and the latter
barked directly into the receiver. He
knew his masters voice and the whis-
lie as well; and the master cheered
him by ready laughter at the prompt
and eager reply.
Il was worth the s2.i0 Il cost.
A lady liying near indianapolis. who
had for more than n year been IN DELI
cate health. was brought TO Chicago
early last winter. where she received
surgical treatment IN a hospital. Il
was impossible TO take her homo for
the Christmas celebration. although she
had recovered 70 much that she could
walk readily al over the hospital She
had three beautiful children al home.
and the father prepared q Christmas
tree just as he had formerly done.
Only he added a feature which had
never been found there before. He had
the electricians come IN on the after
noon before Christmas and put his resi-
denee telephone IN the tree. where Il
was concealed with pine needles and
tinsel lie arranged with the long dis
lance people. apprised bis wife OF her
part In the play and AZ a certain mo.
ment In the evening. when the children
bubbling over with Joy at their pres
ents. still felt sadness al the absence
OF their mother, be clapped the rcceiv.
er to the ear OF his youngest child ana
the gentle voice Of mamma" came oyei
the wire.
Il was their most precious Christina,
present
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-04-16

doll Pr Rotations Of some Of Rlieys
child verses were among the hits Of the
entertainment
The grand march 70 the dining room
was an amusingly mlshl AFFAIR and the
supper was IN keeping. The bill Of fare
included beer. sweltzer and cavlare
sandwiches. olives. anchovies and al
sorts OF indleeaiible dainties IN which
women dearly love 10 indulge when the
occasion VIII permit After supper they
told siorleo for an hour. while some Of
the holder smoked cigarettes and drank
apollinaris punch 10 clear their heads
before going home. a. II o'clock the
guests began 70 20. and by midnight the
house had resumed ~ wonted air OF
demure c0nvenlionailty.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-04-16

When cleared. by altering through blot.
ting paper, Of some fno dust OF car.
bonle acid gas. Il wore the appearance
Of limpld. light-blue water. A few
drops Of Il. however. thrown on cenu.
Inc water fixed and spuitcrcd like red.
hot iron plunged into a cool stream. and
presently each one was seen floating
about IN a seli.mado cup OF Ice. Some
alcohol poured Into the mysterious
liquid became promptly a solid block
Yet alcohol resists sternes, arctic rig.
ors' freezing, Indeed. nj 2Sl degrees
frost Removed from the oxygen. Il
ihaved into viscid substance. which
could not be induced TO burn until Il had
taken up heat enough to restore It to IL
rornf condition"
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-04-16

At the battle Of franklin. AZ a critical
juncture. when the Union center was
broken and the Coniederaies. greatly
superior In numbers. had gained such
advantage that humiliation or capture
seemed inevitable. when there was left
only one small chance OF driving the
rebels back and holding the center,
or-General d. S. Stanley rode In
front OF updike's brigade. and. rcstor
ing confidence In the men. led them TO
the assault The struggle vas furious
and terrible Men fought with bayonets
and with the stocks OF their gunG. The
gallant Stanley was In the midst Of
Il an, and his courageous bearing and
indomltable will so enthused his men
that they fought like very demons. The
enemy was driven back. the line re-
established and the day sayed.-SL
Louis Globe. Democrat.