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The Meeker herald., 1896-07-18
Rates Down Again.

July 1S-l0-2O the Union Pacific will sell
To Omaha or Kansas City. -. .$11.O
10 Hloux CITY,. l2O
To Ht. Louis. .................. 1J.O
The Meeker herald., 1896-07-18

10 CntcARO ...-... Sz.U
Correapondlngly low rates to all Eastern
points. Quickest time and best service via
the Union Pacific. Ticket Office No. 041 17th
street. corner Curtis
The Meeker herald., 1896-07-18

If the Baby I. Cutting Teeth,
BE and that old and vell-tricd remedy. MRS
wISsLows SooIHIsG SYKuP for Children Teething.
The Meeker herald., 1896-07-18

congress alone HIS tne power 10 COln
and issue money. and President Jack
son declared that this power could not
be delegaeted TO corporations or indi-
viduals. We therefore denounce the is
suance of notes intended to circulate as
money by national banks as in deroga-
tion of the constitution, and we demand
that all paper which il made legal
tender for public and private debts, or
which is receivable for dues to the
United States shall be issued by the
government Of the United States and
shall be redeemable In coin.
We hold that tariff duties should be
levied fer purposes Of revenue. such
duties to be so adjusted as to operate
equally throughout the country and not
discriminate between class or section.
and that taxation should be limited BY
the needs Of the government honestly
and economically administered. We
denounce as disturbing to business the
Republican threat to restore the Nc
KinIey law, which has twice been con-
demned by the people in national elec-
tions, and which, enacted under the
false plea of protection to home indus
try. proved a prolific breeder of trusts
and monopolies, enriched the few at
the expense of the many. restricted
trade and deprived producers of the
great American staples Of access to
their natural markets. Until the money
Question Ii settled we are opposed to
NJ agitation for further changes In
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-02-28
School NJ OteS

Mrs. Franci, Palmer visited school
Friday.
Rev jefferson attended chapel Thurs
day morning,
\ number of the Ithaca seniors visited
our school Friday.
Miss Smith has recovered from her
illness and is at her work again.
Miss Rowland has charge of the third
grade during Miss McLaren's illness.
The sophomores are preparing for their
entertainment to bc given some time in
March.
Fifteen pupils were absent from the
fourth grade Monday on account OF
sickness.
Special exercises were given Friday
morning in honor of Washington 5
birthday.
Longfellow's day was observed last
Thursday. 4 very interesting program
was prepared bv Miss Otis.
Mr.. Ely announced Monday morning
that there would be no more chapel
mornings until further notice.
Misses Eagon and Button We're
excused from classes Monday afternoon
as Mr.. Hubbell accidentally locked them
in the labratory.
A number of the seniors attended the
lecture Friday evening given by Mr.. Ely
AZ the brick school house west Of town.
All report very pleasant. as well as
profitable evening
We think that either there must bc or
has been something going OH in the
senior class lately they have had about
three special meetings day for The Last
three weeks.
Mr.. Mcen, gentlemen who has trav-
eled through England, Ireland, Scotland,
France, Italy, Holland and other com-
tries Of the old world gave very iptcr.
esting and instructive talk in the nigh
school room, Tnesday morning
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-02-28
Words of Wisdom.

My liberty ends when it begins to
involve the possibility of ruin to my
neighbor Straut Mill
The best thing in this Republic next
to liberty itself, is the labor of our
ople.-RiChard Golden
] consider the temperance cause the
foundation of all social and political
reform. james 4. Garfield.
Rum outwits alike the teacher, the
man of business, the patriot and the
legislator
This national crime is thing that
God Will reckon with, and | wish it
may not lie on the nation day longer
than you have an opportunity TO find a
remedy Cromwell.
The liquor traffic is one of the most
criminal methods of assassination for
money hitherto adopted by the braves
of any age or country .-Rushin.
Prohibition has come to be the recog
nized method of lighting the saloon evil.
No system of dealing with the traffic
which does not in some way cmbody
this principle can command the conf
dence of temperance men.-New York
Independent.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-02-28
Did You Ever

Try Electric Bitters as a remedy for
troubles? If not, get bottle now and
get relief. The medicine has been
found to be peculiarly adapted TO the
relief and cure of all Female Com
plants, eXerting a wonderful direct in
lluence in giving strength and tone to
the organs. If you have loss Of appe
tite, Constipation, Headache, Painting
Spells, or are nervous, Sleepless, Ex-
citable, Melancholy or troubled with
Dizzy Spells, Electric BitteTs is the
medicine you need, Health and
Strength are guaranteed by its use
Fifty cents and $1.0O at Il. 5. Webb's
drug store.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-02-28
"Boston Willie" In Trouble.

j Irving Adams, facetiously known
here rs Boston Willie, was arrested
in New York City one day last week for
safe cracking. Adams came TO the
Wright House in May, 1894, applying
for position He brought strong
recommendation from the Magnolia
House, of Magnolia, Mass. and splendid
letters from the best people of that city.
He had been here but short time when
he began poker playing. He was count
ed a soft mark by sports and lost heavily.
Manager Welty severely reprimanded
him, and he promised TO reform, but he
did not reform and was finally dis
charged in June, ls0j From here he
went to st. Johns, and for IL few weeks
was employed as clerk in the Steele
House in that place. Adams was next
heard of giving balloon ascensions in
ncighboring cities. His mind seemed TO
be unbalanced. He had several narrow
escapes from arrest while here
At one poker game he lost 500, and
gave IL check on Turck' bank, where he
had no money. AT first he refused to
pay the check, but after few weeks,
was compelled to do so.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-02-28
A Great Chance to Make Money.

| want to tell you of my wonderful
success. Being poor girl and needing
money badly, tried the Dish Washer
business and have cleared 500 every
month. Ii is more money than | ever
had before, and can't help telling about
II. for believe any person can do ~
well a. ! have if they only try. / sell
from to 10 machines a day. My bust
ness is increasing and am going TO keep
right on until I make SIC, 900 There j.
no excuse to bc Door when SO much
money can boz nu,dc selling dishWashors
The Washers sell or sight every LADY
wants one The Mound city Dish
Washer does splendid work; you can
wash and dry the dishes in two or three
minutes without putting your hands in
the water at all Try this business aud
let rs know how You succeed. The
Mound City pish Washer Co. St Louis.
Mo. will givN YOU al necessary instruc-
tions so you car begin work at once.
S66-4w. ErJzABEIH G.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-02-28
In Hymen's Bonds.

G. A. Clark of Eugene, Oregon, and
Miss Francis Glover of Alma, Were
married Wednesday, in Ithaca. Rev. G.
Wayland Lisk. officiating. The groom
is a former Alma boy, widely known all
over Gratiot county. The bride has
lived near Alma all her life, and has
hosts of friends who wish her great JOY
ON this occasion. The RECORD extends
congratulations.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-02-28
Threw Away His Canes

Mr. u Wilsey, cx postmaster, Black
Creek, \ y, was 81 badly afflicted
with rheumatism that IN was only able
to hobble around with canes, and even
then il caused him great pain. After
using Chamberlain Pain Balm he was
so much improved that he threw away
his canes He says this liuiment did
him more good than all other medicines
and treatment put together For sale
at 90 cents per bottle by g. y. Mahan,
druggist
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-02-28
College Notes.


Sunday with her daughter.
Richard Sidebotham preached i'll
Stanton last Sunday.
The Alpha Theta public will be given
III the chapel next Monday evening.
The faculty at its last meeting decided
TO make gymnasium work compulsory.
The faculty has asked the board of
trustees for 5000 scholarship for a good
athelete, especially IA foot ball player.
President Bruske preached III his old
church in Saginaw, w. =, Sunday. In
the afternoon he delivered IN address
before the y. Nj. c. \.
After the Zeta Sigma entertainment
last Friday evening. an informal recep-
tion was held in Ladies Hall. Toasts
were responded to, some choice musical
numbers given and refreshments served.
The annual election OF officers of the
Y. VI. G.. A., took place Wednesday
afternoon, with the following result
f. p. Knowles, president; b. ;. Bates,
vice presidents l.. w. Mills, secretary;
cor secretary Frank Knox; H. II.
Wright, treasurer.
Rev. r. V. N. Jenness of Bay City
delivered an excellent lecture i'll the
chapel last Friday on mission work III
Africa. The lecture was illustrated by
maps showing all the boundary lines,
and fine plot of the Transvaal, i'll which
the recent trouble occurred.
The Zeta Sigma entertainment last
Friday evening i'll honor of Washington's
birthday was fitting tribute to the
memory of the man whom all the world
honors. The declamations from Edward
Everett's Grafton were well delivered,
and the music OH this occasion was
specially fine.
The Glee Club has formed IA pema-
nent organization. with l.. :. Brooks aS
president and business manager; w.
II. Young, secretary treasurer; y. w.
Beckncr. musical director: j. 5 Wight,
accompanies. The club has now settled
to good practice and will work up some
excellent music Immediately.
The students who board IN Ladies
Hall were treated tO genuine surprise
last Saturday evening. The young
ladies all marched down to the dining
room to music in Martha Washington
costumes. powdered hair and all. In
the hall the tables were arranged Ill Il
large hollow square. Elaborate patriotic
decorations adorned the walls. ceiling
and cOlumus At the conclusion of the
"banuuet, " America was sung Miss
Elizabeth Jones was announced as toast
mistress and the following toastS were
responded to in witty and patriotic man
ner: "Our Nation +. p. Knowles;
Father Of Our Country G. w. Side
botham; Birthdays J. T. Northon;
Red White and Blue, j. b. Stevens:
"Hatchet." J. T. Crane; Might of
Right" II. w. Wright; New York in
Time of Washington, f. r. Perry;
Washington aS Study \. Wales;
"Foremothers, f. G. Marsh; Liberty
and Union" X. F. Brooks. The even
ing closed with grand march.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-02-28
TENTH ANNUAL CONVENTION
CONTINUED FROM PAGE 81

The afternoon session was opened by
devotional services led by Rev. G. w.
Lisk of Ithaca, followed by il paper on
"The Bible School by Miss Olgie
Obenauer of Ithaca was very instructive.
The afternoon address which was an
able one was delivered by Rev. G. w
Lisk of Ithaca, after which M. II
Reynolds of OwoSso delivered an ad-
dress on "Aloug what line, and how,
should this work be pushed in GratiOt
county, Secretary NJ. II. Waterbury
made his report which was received and
adopted.
The committee on nominations pre-
sented the following names as officers of
the Gratiot County Sunday School AS
sociation for the ensuing year: Presi
dent, Lumon Gee Alma; vice president,
Rev. j. A. McGreaham, st. Louis; sec
retary, Miss Olgie Obenauer, Ithaca ;
treasurer, James Wireman, Breckcn-
ridge District presidents, first district
composed of the townships of Pine
River. Seville, Sumner and Arcadia. Geo.
Hutchinson, Alma; second district
townships of St Louis, Bethany,
Wheeler. Emerson and Lafayette. j. B.
Sabin Breckenridge; third district
townships of Ithaca, Newark, New
Haven, Fulton and North Shade, James
G kress, Ithaca; fonrth district, town.
ships of Washington, Elba, Hamilton
and North Star, Mrs. Lockwood, Sickles
The above officers were declared elected
The committee on enrolment made
the following report: Delegates present
90, and denominations as follows: NJ. +.
p; Baptist, 20; Congregational, 3;
Christian % Presbyterian, !; Union
,; no denomination given, -.
Committee on resolutions presented
the following report;
RcSoiy,d, That we all seek, during the
coming year. 10 clystaliZe into action
the many inspiring truths presented to
Us in this convention.
WHEREAS. There is no evil which
more directly antagOniZcS and hinders
the work for which the Sunday school
l. organized, the saving of the youth of
our land to the kingdom of Christ, than
the sale and usc of intoXicantS.
Resoired, That every school in Gratiot
county be recommended to give the
most earnest, faithful and scriptural
teaching on this subject
Re>oir,d. That we extend 10 the re-
tiring officers of the convention our sim
cerc thanks for all that they have done
i'm the past year To advance the Sunday
school work
Hopi.d, That we express 10 the people
OF ~. Louis ON appreciation OF the hos
pitality extended Us in their homes. and
60 the Christian people for the use of
their pleasant church.
NJ H. Reynolds gave an instruction
lesson on How to prepare the lesson. -
From the fifty Sunday schools in the
county only twenty made reports, the
summary of which l. as follows Mum
Der Of teachers 2l3 scholars 100; total
membership 1888; average attendance
| l5S largest membership, Alma NJ. +. 232
second largest membership. Alma Pres
byterian 200; best report Wheeler. The
place for holding the next convention
was left to the executive committee.
Convention adjourned with benedic-
ton by Rev = b. Culp.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-02-28
Additional Local.

Nick Davidson was in Detroit on busi
ness Wednesday.
Ben Lane has gone to Clare, where he
will open IA machine shop.
Mrs. George Bahlke went to Saginaw
"Wednesday to visit her son.
\. w. Wright returned "Wednesday
from business trip to Minnesota.
Mrs. j. A. Hayt,who has been visiting
in the family of her son, l.. H., returned
to her home III Henderson yesterday.
Miss Belle Howard, who has been
visiting her sister, Mrs. j. W. McAllister,
returned to her home i'll Brantford, Ont,
today.
The ID. of Il. will serve an oyster sup
per in the |. Q. q. +. hall Tuesday even
ing, March 3. Beginning at ) O'Clock.
Price % cents.
Village Clerk Tubbs has been busy
this week closing up the years business.
The village books are to be submitted to
the committee today.
The Womans Foreign Missionary
Society of the NJ. h. church Will meet
al the home of Mrs. l.. n. Chadwick,
Thursday March 9th at 3 p. III.
The Society of Christian Endeavor
will give another of the popular expert
ence socials Friday evening, March 20.
Full particulars will be given later.
The Alpha Theta literary society has
prepared an excellent program for the
public TO be given III the college
chapel next Monday evening. Our citi-
zens are cordially invited.
The meeting of the Woman Mission
AIRY Society of the Presbyterian church
was held with Mrs. j. L. Ewing We'd
nesday afternoon. China was the subject
studied, and very interesting meeting
was held Officers for the ensuing year
were elected as follows: President,
Mrs j. T. Ewing; vice president, Mrs
V. NJ. Wilson; secretary, Mrs. j. +.
Suydam; treasurer, Mrs w. A. Bahlke
Tea was served before the meeting
adjourned.
Interesting and profitable exercises
were held i'll the high school room last
Friday morning, commemorative of the
birthdays of Washington and Lincoln.
One feature of the program Is especially
worthy of note; About twenty-five of
the pupils had committed sentiments
from different authors about Washing
ton and Lincoln, and recited them, as
their names were called The rccita
tions and music Were Of character
appropriate to the occasion.
The Ladies Union Aid Society have
closed three months of very successful
labor, and desire to thank the citizens
who have so greatly aided them in their
work. Especially do they wish to thank
Mr. f. f. Pollasky, Mrs. \. w. Wright,
Alma Mercantile Co. and the Baptist
Sunday school for contributions of
money and provisions at Christmas time,
also Mr.. Z. \. Ely, who so kindly gave
the society the use of his building The
following is list of clothing and pro-
visions distributes Seven sacks of
flour, three bushels of potatoes, thre G
suits of clothes, nine waists. seven caps,
20 dresses, II pair of mittens, three
overcoats 13 suits Undertaking, II
shirts, 30 pair of stockings, 20 pair of
shoes. II vests, II pair of pants, ii coats,
five night dresses - skirts four pair of
rubbers, two hoods, one muti, one hat,
four remnants, 40 pieces of clothing for
infants, 10 rubber coats.
Mrs. p. NJ. SMITH, Sec'y.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-02-28
Buokien's Arnica Saive.

The best salve in the world for cuts,
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum. fever
sores, letter, chapped hands, chilblains.
corns, and all skin Eruptions, and pos
itively cures piles, OF no pay required,
1t is guaranteed TO give perfect salts
faction OF money refunded. Price 20
cents per box. For sale by B ;. Webb.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-02-28

Statistics show that thousands Of
infants and children yearly die of
membranous Group. We do not eXag-
gerate when we state that every one of
these innocents could have been saved
had Foley's Honey and Tar been given
them. Can you afford TO be without it
in your household? G. r.. MAIIAN.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-02-28
The Minstrel Show.

The Alma Fire department was
greeted by the best paying audience
ever gathered in the opera house, last
Saturday evening. From the fine street
parade in the afternoon until the curtain
rung down on the last number on the
program, the entertainment was grand
success. Joe Gage of Ithaca, in his
pleasing speciality old man song and
dance, was greeted with tremendous
applause, as was Master Joe McCarty
"The COlored Aristocrat The Ithaca
quartet rendered most excellent music,
and was given hearty encore. The
bayonet drill proved another occasion
for Capt. Soper and the members of the
company 60 cover themselves with glory
1t was the special drill by Co. O., u. S.
A.-the awkward squad however,
which brought down the house, their
ludicrous movements and grotesquc cos
tunes provoking uproarous laughter.
The drum taps by Master Downie
Vought was much enjoyed Downie is
only four years old. but beats the drum
with the accuracy of an old veteran.
All did well, and the fire lAddies are to
be congratulated.
Financially. too. the entertainment
was Il success, netting the department a
sum which, aided TO the proceeds OF
the dances given Thanksgiving and
New Years eve, will enable them e
purchase fine uniforms for the entire
department.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-02-28
She Would be a Beautyif

her face wasn't covered with pimples
and blotches How often We hear this
expression. Tis pity this beauty
with an "if' did not 90 to Mahan's
drug store and get trial (50c) bottle of
Foley's Sarsaparilla, which would soon
clear her complexion.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-02-28
w. G. T. y.

This department is under the control of the
W. G. Il u, and the editor of this paper is not
responsible for anything that appears under
this head
The annual meeting of the Union will
he held Wednesday March 18th at the
home of Mrs. w. C. Clark. All mem
bers are earnestly requested to be pres
ent.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-02-28

Glad Tidines to Asthma Suffer.
Foley's Honey and Tar gives quick
and positive relief to all cases. SOC
G. T.. MAHAN
New-York tribune., 1896-05-26

lyn having been born here in 1872. year after ne
became a policeman he was made sergeant. On
July l. 1870. ne was appointed captain. Assistant
Superintendent Mackear has made a splendid rec
ord for himself in the Department, ana Tor many
years he has had the utmost confidence of his su-
9eri0rs
Inspector Elias =. C.ayton IS a native OF the
United States and an engraver by trade. He became
a policeman on April T. 1874: roundsman on May l.
1855; a sergeant In January. 1856 and captain on
December "A, 1894.
Inspector Clayton since his appointment to the
command of the Coney Island precinct two years
ago hos had much work requiring tact and diplo-
macy and Commissioner Welles IN selecting him
for the vacancy said that he had fully and honestly
earned his promotion. Consequent upon the i'm
portant changes. several others followed II was
decided that FOR the present the Coney Island pre-
New-York tribune., 1896-05-26
PRIZES FOR MOTORMEN.
THE BROOKLYN HEIGHTS RAILROAD WILL
TO-DAY AWARD $4,000.

OVER ONE THOUSAND MEN TO RECEIVE A SHARE
OF THE NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. QUARTERS TO
BE FITTED Up FOR THE MEN AT RIDGE
WOOD AND SOUTH BROOKLYN
President Clinton L. Rossiter. of the Brooklyn
Heights Railroad is We'll satisfied with the
results following the setting apart of recreation
quarters for the roads employees in the new
Greenpoint carhouse that similar quarters are
10 be arranged for the men in the Ridgewood
carhouses where 800 men gather at different
hours Of the day fine lecture or entertain
ment room will be fitted up in the carhouse. and
there will also be bathrooms and other con-
veniences. The men will be allowed to read
books and newspapers and play games during
"off hours" The new carhouse in South Brook
lyn will also be fitted up in similar manner for
the roads carpenters painters and other work
men.
To-day the Heights company will announce
the award OF $4,000 In money prizes to the con-
ductors and motormen in their employ for faith
full and efficient service during the year. The
money will be divided between 1.139 motormen
and conductors and there will be an average OF
about 80 a man. President Rosster caused
$1,000 to be set aside year ago as an incentive
to the employees of the company to use the ut
most in the discharge Of their duties. In
order to avoid accidents. The rules under which
the competition was established stipulated that
all those who had clear record on the COM
pany's books up TO May ]. 1896 should receive
an equal share of the prize money. Speaking
last night to a Tribune reporter Of the results
of this innovation. President Rossiter said:
Il am satisfied. all things considered that the
setting aside Of this fund OF $4,000 has paid us.
The men have manifested more interest In their
work and almost To- man have taken extra
precautions to give better serN ice There mas
been no fatal accident our road In over a
month and we now have about as many accl-
dents OF all kinds In month as we mad In a
single day when ! became president OF the road
The conductors take more interest In their work.
and from different sources the officials OF the
road are satisfied that they are treating the
public in more satisfactory manner, and they
are also treating the company In a fairer man.
ner Last month only three motormen out or
1000 that We employ were discharged. Whlle
we expect to get still better results. and. whlle
we hope to still further improve the service ana
the road I am free to say that we are satisfied
thus far and that we consider the Slo.ooo well
spent"
With reference 10 the increased comforts OF TIE
men at Greenpont, Mr. Rossiter said
The fitting up Of the upper part or the new
carhouse at CreenDOnt has proved great sue
cess IL gives the motormeN and conductors
during their idle hours chance to spend the
time pleasantly and in this way obviates the
dlsagreeable consequences which usually ioHoW
the visiting OF saloons