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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-03-20
AN ENGLISH JAIL CHAPEL.
A View Of the Prisoners at the Sunday
Morning Service.

After breakfast nothing much happens
until the chapel hour. Now those pris-
oners who have "gone sick" are visited
by the surgeon or his assistant and If
the cases are urgent are sent across to the
infirmary at once. There is no regular
cell inspection; the governor or his
deputy makes no round there is no
taking Of reports, no adjudication Of
pains and penalties for misconduct. All
this will stand over until Monday; even
those awaiting punishment, unless il is
for outrageous acts of violence or de-
fance, turn ont 20 90 with their fellows
To chapel. About . 80 the chapel bell
rings for the first service, that Of the
Roman Catholics, who in large prisons
are usually located or lodged in one
part Of the prison, near their own chapel.
The bell for the Church Of Eng land serv-
ice follows at about 10 IA. m.
Both on marching TO chapel and when
seated within it the various classes and
categorics Of prisoners are kept strictly
separate from each other Males and fe-
males approach the chapel by different
roads, enter by different doors and oc-
cupy different divisions, pews or places
apart. Among the males, too, the con
yicted are kept from the unconvicted
and the debtors from both. The women
are generally seated first, behind "a
screen or within curtained off, rallied
in Enclosure. They are, of course, visi-
BILE TO the chaplain, but to no one else
but their own officers. Except for their
treble voices heard in responses and
hymns, their presence at the service
would be unknown. Now and again,
however, an attempt TO signal or COM
municate has been tried by individuals
Of opposite sexes; when dry cough.
persistently repeated, in the female pew
finds an answer in another part of the
chapel it affords a shrewd suspicion
that friends are trying TO use some code
made up outside before imprisonment.
One other class is unhappily to be
found at times III the Jail chapel-a
very distinct class, but seldom containing
more than one representatives This is
sometimes condemned" man in pris-
on-one on whom the extreme penalty
has been passed, and who, by the usual
custom, is allowed three clear Sun
days" before the awful sentence is ac-
cOmplished. A condemned convict, al
though he is never left alone, being as
sociated day and night with two war
dens as guardians is never permitted to
see or be seen by other prisoners. Lon
don Culver.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-03-20
MAJ Under Thirty-five.

Mrs. Lillian Bell, the authOress, as
serts that conversation with man I'M
der 30 is impossible, because the man
under 30 never converses; he only talks.
And your chief accomplishment of be-
ing a good listener is entirely thrown
away on him, because he does not in
the least care whether you listen or not.
Neither is it of any use for you to show
that he hes surprised or shocked you.
He cares not for your approval or dis
approval. He is utterly Indifferent to
you, not because you do not please him,
but because he has not seen you at all
He knows you are there in that chair
He bows to you i'll the street-oh, yes
He knows your name and where you
live. But you are only an entity To him,
not ali Individual He cares not for
your likes and dislikes, your cares or
hopes or fears. He only wants you to
be pretty and we'll dressed. Have "a
mind if you will. He will not know it.
Have heart and soul. They do not
concern him. He wants you to be tailor
made. You are IA girl TO him. That q
all
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-03-20
Not Learned In Chinook.

One Of Calgary's recent contingent 10
the coast evidently knew but little
about the Chinook, Judging by the story
that is being told on him. Wishing to
get some CLANS 10 take back with him.
he asked an old squaw, who had cob
webs in her eyes and basket on her
head, what she wanted for basketful,
and the blushing brunette replied, Sit
cum dollar, hyas klosh. " To this the gay
Calgaryte said: Humping yimminy !!
Six dollars and all my clothes? No, by
ginger snap! I'll give you 81. so, my
watch and Overcoat - 1t is unnecessary
TO state that the offer was accepted, as
all the dusky maiden asked for the
CLANS was four bits. Vancouver World,
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-03-20
Pope LeO's BoYhOOd.

He spent his childhood in the simple
surroundings of Carpineto, than which
none could be simpler, as every one
knows who has ever visited an Italian
country gentleman in his home. Early
hours, constant exercise, plain food and
farm interests made a strong man of
hir-, with plenty of simple common
sense. As a boy he was great walker
and climber, and it is said that he was
excessively fond Of birding the only
form of sport afforded by that part of
Italy, and practiced there III those
times. as it j. now, not only with guns,
but by means Of nets. 1t has often been
said that poets and lovers of freedom
come more frequently from the noun
tains and TN seashOre than from a fiat
inland region Marion Crawford in
Century
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-03-20
EUGENE.

aaron Sartor spent a few days III
Grand Rapids the fore part OF the
week.
Fred Young is in Albion, where he
Intends 10 spend the summer If he can
lad work.
Jess Smalley's baby has been quite
sick, but at last accounts was getung
along nicely
Johnnie Baker is home from school
nursing sore leg OccaslOned 10y the
bite of a vicious dog
Floyd Struble has returned to Lake
glty To take up his labOrs again. Ed.
intends 10 Join him there soon.
a Mr.. Tanner OF New Haven has
saken possession of the McCaTty farm
recently vacated by Mr.. Wood.
Bobt. SithngtOu of Detroit and AL
bert Sitington of Clinton county were
callers at Frank Monroe 5 recently.
John Pertains team few days ago
INDUCED their fancy in spirited little
run. No one was nuTt, however, but
The wagon was complete wreck.
The spelling school at the Noyce,
Miss Fanny still, teacher, and the
Davis, y. Il. Dibble, teacher-was IA
complete success The house was
crowded to its utmost capacity, but
good order prevailed. Mrs. Will
Hutchinson was victorious In the gen
eral spel-down and Lucy Avery of the
hOyce won the laurels again between
the schools.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-03-20

Friday evening. She Leaves "A husband,
on son aud two daughters To mourn
her loss. She came with her husband
from England As years ago, and settled
in SUMNER ou new farm aud after
having endured the many privations
necessary 1" make 1t "A pleasant home,
has long eni yed the well earned com
forts that surrounded her, when she
was called TO give mp all things earthly
for better home beyond the grave.
Nrs Samuel Bgeow, aged 81 years,
died Wednesday evening. March ii of
consumpt on, after lingering illness
of several months She was true
christian patiently waiting for the
summons tn call her home. She leaves
"A husband, two sons. three daughters.
several brothers and sisters and many
lear relatives to mourn her loss. The
church and casket was profusely deco
rated with beautiful flowers placed
there by loving hands az last tribute
! o her memory. She was truly devoted
TO her family, ever ready To comfort
them with tender words and loving
counsel to the last.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-03-20
slavery In Great Britain.

Slavery survived IN England much
later than is generally supposed. The
word bondage IN Northumberland
still means female farm servant. The
coolies and salters-i e., salt miners-of
East Lothian were actually slaves till
l175. If they deserted their service, any
one harboring them was liable TO pen
atty of 60 if he did not restore them in
"a hours The last slave in England
was not freed until 1893, and in 1912
there was cody living who, as well
as his father and grandfather, had work
ed as a slave in a pit at Musselburg
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-03-20
SUMNER CENTER.

The Aid society Met with Mrs. A
Davis, March II.
a new house Is being built by Mr.
DOvee on Sec 10.
j. Fitzpatrick has sold his farm and
moved To Missouri
Stanley Bell of North Shade has
been visiting his aunt, VIM. Lowell.
The Saints will hold their meeting
next Sabbath evening at the Center.
A TOmlln had bad accident Satur-
day evening while returning from
town. IL was dark. and not seelug a
team coming from the opposltte d.
rection, collided, throwing his horse
down and injuring him severely.
The ). ). Association held their
quarterly convention at the Center the
9Th. IL was the best ever held. l..
Zee of Alma addl essed the convention.
II it continues To grow in interest and
attendance a larger building will have
to be procured TO accommodate the
crowd. AT the close written vote of
thanks was given Joseph Lowell for
barn and feed for horses.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-03-20
5000,

Ohm o Mills ~ Frank T.
Mills pit "a ot Inv sec 80
North Stall. 5OO w
Vim. Haight 10 Donald Camp
bell ut q Of ne sec tamil
ton .......,........ ........ OI0 w
Geo Bishop To Amanda Bish-
OPP pt So Of sw sec l3 Arcadia 200 90
VIM. J william, TO 10y heirs To
Chas. Barnes ettl sw of 81
sec ID Elba ........... 900 90
Mary f., Bedding To Woodbury.
~. BOvee sw of NV sec "a
North Star E. 49,. go. 1000 90
Arthur w. BeldDg To w. III
BOvee sw of NV SEC 81 North
Star ................... .... 300 90
Woodbury. u. BDvee to Arthur
w Beldiug OF ~ of So zee
33 North S,ar .............. 400 ON
Lewis n. Strnuse to Alison G
Bailey 50 of 50 of sec
Newark ................ oOO OO
Ida +. Rawson Ia An Downer
Sc OF Sc sec IL Newark, lll5 IL
b rbara Bets To Christopher +
Wilhelm w of w of he sec
IS Lafayette ....., lou W
Arson + Shaull to Mahala J
Shaull lot blk 2 Henderson
add North Star ............ 300 OO
hos J. Gulick To Barbara
BIZ ST II nc sec y Lafayette 1900 M
Barbara Webber To Thomas j.
ullick $40 OF ne sec 80
Lafayette 49,. ............ ZOO W
Jacob M. Kemp to Degrass
Shippey e of lots , blk %
ii X + add st. LOuis...... 500 90
Degrass Shippey To Annie M.
Holden y of lots ID blk 73
Holcomb's Il Evens' add
st. Louis .................. loo OO
Ashley Bldg. and Loan Assn
to Ella b Montague lot Isl
pit lots % and 66 Ashley pt
NV of Sc sec Elba........ $50 90
VIM. II Smith to And Kinney
l.. Of sw of sec Is Newark 400 90
Chas II Springer To Emma
Springer ut NV of sc sec p
Wheeler OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. 10 OO
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-03-20
A Remarkable Wound.

An extraordinary tale is told by Major
Pryse Gordon of wound received in
the Waterloo campaign by one Donald
of the Ninety second regiment He had
been shot in the thigh by a musket ball.
The ball was extracted, but still the
wound did not heal. A large abscess
formed. Poultices were applied, and on
an incision being made, 10 and behold
a franc piece and / franc piece were
extracted, together with bit of cloth,
the larger coin having been hit nearly
in the center and forced into the shape
of a cup. Notes and Queries.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-03-20
FOREST HILL.

Il w. Griffin returned home from
Palo last Saturday.
Wesley Sandal went to Marlnette,
Wisconsin, last week.
Sames Stalter and his aunt Mrs
Plowman visited friends at Rosebush
over Sunday.
Geo Moody made flying visit to
,elatives here last week. He has been
appointed lnail agent Oh the &. x w.
a. road.
Mrs. 4 Doane and daughter
from North Breckenridge were guests
of Mrs. Garfield, Miss Belle huffman
and Mrs. Sandal this week.
Some of the church members and
others spent the evening with Mr.. and
Mrs. Carl OH Monday it being their 10th
wedding anniversary. They left d
pretty hanging lamp as the reminder
of the occasion, and besides Mr.. Carl
received two chairs. Other members
of the church visited the widow
Gimme and remembered her in d sub
s,antial way. Mrs, Gimme and her
daughter are both sick and 1t is a great
comfort to her to know she is not for
yOtten in times of afilictiOn.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-03-20
The Drummer'a Dilemma.

Il was born under an unlucky star, ="
said G. h. Jameson, IA Baltimore knight
of the gripsack, to a reporter. lover in
Mary land there are two men named
Curtis dong business in adjoining
towns One Of them has been customer
of mine, while | could never sell much
TO the other one. / was told that the
one whose trade | wanted and could not
get had been presented by his wife with
twins. A bright idea came to me.
would seal his trade forever / sent him
the best baby carriage could buy. Then
in a few days | went over there. He
was the maddest man | ever saw. 1t
seems that he is bachelor and every
body in town had guyed him.
"Then | went 20 the other town 70
see my customer and he was mad. 1t
was he who was father of twins and q
rival had given him carriage, with the
information that he had seen me buy
one for another customer who had a
baby / haven Strengthened it out yet,
and / IN doubtful if ever can Wash
ington star.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-03-20
NORTH WHEELER.

The sick in this part of the county
are on the gain.
We will all rejoice to see warm
weather once again.
Quite number of our people are at
tending the revival at Wheeler.
Little Hazel Douglas, who has been
sick for some time with typhoid fever
Is getting better.
Smith Clark of Wheeler has took w
his residence in this part of the town
for short time.
There was surprise birthday party
at Mrs Chas. DlcksOn's last Tuesday
evening for the benefit of Mr.. Dickson.
Myron and Pearl Wilcox of Mt
Pleasant attended the funeral of their
sister, Mrs. Nellie Douglas, of this
place.
Charles Bartrem started for Livings
ton county last Saturday where he eX-
poets to spend the summer working Oh
farm,
Miss Vanloa Fowler is spending a
few weeks in st. Louis with Charles
HouZel's family. Mrs. Houzel's health
Is very poor.
Nina Bush, who has been teaching
school the past winter near Hope, Mid
land county, returned home last week
She will have four weeks vacation. and
expects to go back and teach the spring
term
Miss Hannah Parsons returned home
from Jackson county last week, where
she has been spending the winter with
relatives and friends. Her young
friends are very much pleased to see
her after so long an absence
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-03-20

In the district of Rachinsk, in the
Transcaucasus, bears are regarded as
the worst enemies Of the maizefields,
and when the season for the maize cobs
TO ripen comes round the population
take all possible steps TO protect the
fruits Of their toll. In the evening the
peasant, armed with gun, a kinjal, a
stout oaken cudgel or whatever other
weapon he can secure, takes all the dogs
he possesses with him and goes off 10
the field, where he sleeplessly guards
his maize during the whole night, some
times at the risk If his life. He passes
the night in firing off his gun and con-
tinual shouting, while during the day
he is forced TO work to the utmost Of
his powers, seeing that 1t Is just at this
periOd-i. e.. when the maize is ripen-
ing-that he has TO thrash his wheat,
gather in his crop Of beans. repair his
winnOwer and make ready the places
for storing his maize. If bear gets in
TO maizefield in which he does not ex.
pect to be disturbed during the whole
night, he first sets 10 work and gorges
himself then, feeling heavy, he begins
to roll and sprawl on his back. Having
sprawled about bit, the bear begins 10
feel playful, and it is then that the
maize stalks suffer most severely. Tuck
ing his legs under him, he rolls head
over heels from one end Of the field to
the other, and in his course he natural
ly breaks and rolls down everything IN
his way, rendering the whole crop use
less. London Times.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-03-20
RIVERDALE.

John Gage is sick with congestion of
the lungs.
Miss Eva Smith is very sick from la
grippe and lung complications
Mrs Robert f. Jones died Tuesday
last of pneumonia, after brief illness
Funeral on Wednesday
Mrs Robt Osborn was very i'll last
week from an attack of lung fever, but
is much better at this writing.
Mr.. and Mrs Chas. Chase are enter
tanning sickness at their home Both
their children are suffering from con
gestion of the lungs.
Hello, Alma. Ithaca aud Lansing
The poles are set and wires Will bt
placed this week between Riverdale
and Alma, and then we expect TO talk
DR. MOrey has beeen entertaining AT
attack of la grippe. and being employed
day and night, finds himself wholly un.
able to administer to his own require
ments, rest being "A much needed con
ditiOn.
A large attendance on Thursday
night at the church: ''Maccabees
under the Search Light" by Rev.
Frank HOyt UnquestiOnably it will
prove "A strong feature in. the advance
ment of X o. Il. NJ interests in this
section. The same will appear in
Ithaca on the Goth
+ Evans. attorney ana counselor At
law, will open an Office in Rverdale
soon. He is, it is reported, retained to
secure from the Bradley estate, -four
rod road parallel to and with the ID l.
IL n railroad from the state road e.
the county line west. He claims that
Or Morey must move his office But
Uncle Knows says he wont move.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-03-20
Pulling To Wheelmen.

Take bicycle, balance it with one
hand, having one pedal at its highest
point, the other at Its lowest To the
lower one tie string and pull it toward
the rear of the machine.
Which way i'll the bicycle go?
1t will 60 backward.
Most people think it will go forward,
because the string tends to move the
pedals in the direction they move when
the machine is going forward. -Phila-
delphia Record.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-03-20
Not the Place For the Soup.

A famous French prima donna when
acting delights III a big basin Of soup,
smoking hot and we'll favored with
grated cheese On one occasion she was
engaged for few nights at Marseilles,
and her first thought ON arriving there
was TO inquire where she could order her
favOrite dish. She was recommended &c
patrOnize a humble restaurant lust by
the theater, and going there gave her
order III person.
At 9 o'clock, as arranged, mine host
called his serving maid, and placing a
gigantic tureen in her hands told her to
take it TO Nine. C on the stage. He
added that orders had been given TO let
her pass with her bowl and on the
girl ; assurance that she would recognize
the cantatrice sent her off with the soup.
Everybody gave way before the servant
carrying the sacred meal of the star,
when suddenly between the wings she
caught sight of the prima DONNA who
was singing the finale of the first act of
Lucia.
RavenswOOd and his betrOthed were
just about 10 begin the passionate scene
which brings down the curtain when the
maid entered and placed the tureen on
the NOISY bank in front of the fountain.
Then lifting up the cover and plunging
in IA spoon she exclaimed TO the stupe-
faction of actors and audience alike:
Logging your pardon fDr interrupt
ing you, sir, and the lady, but here's
the soup. London Tit Bits
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-03-20

The sooner you begin to fight the fire,
the more easily it may be extiuguished.
The sooner you begin taking Ayers
Sarsapsrilla for YOU blood disease, the
easier will be the cure. In both cases
delays are dangerous, if not fatal. Be
sure you get Ayers and no other
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-03-20
To Name springneld,. Four Hundred.


1t has been seven years since a Blue
Book was printed, and in that time there
have been many social changes Some
have dropped out Of the charmed circle,
some Of the buds have developed into
matronS, while others are still serving
as bridesmaids And some of the pie
beians have acquired property or gained
culture and are knocking for admission
at society's gate All that Is needed is
official recognition. We need Blue
Book, the stars TO indicate the grade Of
patricians. 1t will be well for the COM
pilel TO remain unidentified until the
book has been published, and then, as
III the previous case, To promptly leave
tOwn-to 90 far away and stay away
The Price & Lee company, which has
been compiling dry and accurate direc-
tories Of Springfield, has the temerity
10 announce that it l. prepared to CLASH
fly Springfield society. The preliminary
circulars are out Now Is the time to
get into line If you want three star
grade in the armament of the Four
Hundred. The Blue Book enumerator
has not started on her rounds yet. En-
terrain and 20 10 entertainments The
sheep and goats are to be divided, and
1t may again be seven years before AN
other Blue Book division is made
tpringfeld Mass Republican
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-03-20
COUNTY NEWS.
SOUTH CRYSTAL.

Mark Riders hTIle boy is very Ill
With dlptherla,
Born To Mr.. and Mrs l. Meyers, a
nine pound girl
John Is Taylor has been very i'll with
the grip for the past week.
Farmers are husking corn and get
ting ready for spring work
Ben Shafer has bought an engine and
will put turning lathe in his shop.
Herman Sparks and Harry Shatfer
are going tn the upper peninsula on
trapping expedition as soon AS II gets
A little warmer.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-03-20
SHIFTING SANDS.

Changes in Real Estate in Gratiot County
For the Week Ending March IA.
John Baker to Thos. Parker ut
81 of Sc sec aud pt M Of ne
sec IL New Haven ....... 81 90
Frank j. Russell TO Sarah A.
Beenan 81 of lots Is and 10
blk Is Ithaca 49,. 49,. 700 90
j AS. Chick TO Thomas Kavan
agh n9 Of W. of ne sec
North Shade ............... 1000 90
Joseph Scudder To Myron +.
Scudder etaI uDd of ut sw
sec Is Lafayette ....,.,.. | 90
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-03-20
Thoughts.

1t is almost impossible for any one
who reads much and reflects good deal
to be able on every occasion to deter
mine whether thought is another S
or his own. have several times quoted
sentences out of my own writings in
aid IF my own arguments, in converse
ton, thinking that l was supporting
them by some better authority. -Sterne
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-03-20

II was completely covered with sores
Every muscle in my body ached. Had
been SICK for live ears. Doctors could
So me no good Most of my time was
)Dsnt IN bed was a complete wreck
BuTdOck Blood Bitters have completely
cured me in three month"; Mrs Annie
EOepen, CrCOkstOwn, MINI.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-03-20
SUMNER.

Z. Medler is moving to town.
Mrs. Emily Stearns is very low and
70 not expected to recover.
Prospects of saw mill in the near
Iuture. Proprietor Mr.. Wonders.
Edith Avery has been suffering with
srysipelas in the face, but she Is ON the
gain.
Mrs Benjamin Fowler, aged 10, died
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-03-20

TRULY ASTONISHING Mrs Annette
Moen, Fountain, Mimi, says: Ayers
Cherry Pectoral has had wonderful
effect of curing my brothers children
of a severe and dangerous cold 1t was
truly astonishing how speedily they
found relief after taking this prepare
ton.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-03-20
FITS AND NERVOUS DISEASES.

when Henry NJ. Han, VI. d., late surgeon u,
=. A., Department of Tennessee returned from
the war hc found a child afflicted with epilepSv
Leading physicians were consulted without
apparent benefit. NOtcd specialists could give
but little If any relief To rescue his child from
q fate worse than death became the object OF
his life. For several years experiment followed
experiment, until at last success crowned his
efforts. In lSS9 old age and infrmities i'm
duced him To mpart the know ledge of how to
manufacture H. under the agreement that A
bottle should be sent free Of all charges TO any
one applying for IT, who was afflicted with enI.
iepsy since then over 1000 free bottles have
been sent To the afflicted. Experience has
proved that u cures Insomnia St Nitus Dance
anu all forms oil Nervous Afliction. If you
want To try this wonderful remedy free Of All
charge, write, stating your disease as plainly IA
possible give your age and post Office Adde'S,
The Hall Chemical Co., West philadelphia. Pa
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-03-20
EOr ENAnlnlc.

He-Wise men make proverbs and
fools repeat them.
She-Yes; | wonder what wise man
made the one you just repeated. Strand
Magazine.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-03-20

For Sale.
Wagon and General Repair shop;
will trade for laud; a bargain. Address
j. Il Brian, Harlland, Lenawee Coun-
ty, Mich l557 8