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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-02-21
An Alma Student in the South,

Mary Il. Mills, a former student in
Alma college, who is now teaching in
the freedmen school in Montgomery
Ala, has written letter to friend in
Alma. in which she says:
Our school is for girls only. and con-
sists of the eight grammar grades 1t
certainly Is an exceedingly hard field.
You haven't any idea how hard it is for
me TO reach these girls and try to make
something Of them. They are truly like
Il lot of animals This school is con
Quoted by New England women. who
have been here about ten years, and are
much loved by the colored people, for
whom they have done great deal
This l. Il very peculiar world down
here-not bit like the north in any
thing. The people are, as Il rule. slow
and easy going, not putting themselves
out at all TO do more than they have TO.
The wealthy white people 90 to the
farthest extreme in fashion. and put
on Il good many extra flourishes The
custom of dressing, often where there
is no money back of it, is very prevalent
The whites set the example and the
colored people follow. and they are
excellent imitators-really do il to per-
fection
Speaking of the city she says Mont
gomery l. the capital of the state. and
has population of about 35,0O0-two-
thirds of whom are colored. There is Il
beautiful large court house, and IL small
Jail. Persons who have committed
crimes are sent from here 10 the coal
mines to work out their sentences.
/ have been in the old slave market,
where was the auction block once, and
a great deal Of sorrow 1t il used now
"a the city market, and is partitioned
off into stalls where vegetables, etc, are
sold.
All around Montgomery are innumer-
able cotton plantations, but there are
no beautiful green fields TO be seen here,
only sandy fields with rows of cotton
plants, and in others, peanuts and sweet
potatoes. This has been a
typical southern winter. an average
temperature of j0o, the lowest being
200, no snow and mild and beautiful.
AT great length Miss Mills very beau
tifully describes the country about
Montgomery, the immense pine forests
and the process of picking and ginning
cotton.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-02-21
Michigan Club Banquet.

| The Michigan Club of Detroit, the
most popular republican organization in
Michigan, is actively at work on prepar-
ations for the eleventh annual banquet
to be held i'll Detroit, February %. a
reception will be held at the club rooms
during the day, Gen. Alger will give Il
reception III the afternoon to the speak
ers and invited guests and members
of the club, and the banquet in the
evening at the Auditorium will COM
mence at o'clock. The price of the
tickets to the banquet will be the same
rs in former years, 81 Gov. Rich will
deliver the address of welcome: Sen
atOr julius G. Burrows will act as
toastmaSter; Rev. John Reid, ID. D.,
will pronounce the invocation, and the
president of the club, Magnus Butzel,
will preside at the feast.
No better list of speakers has ever
been provided, Gen. Horace Porter
of New York City, who is considered
the peer of Chauncey NJ. Depew, as
an after-dinner talker, will talk on
Washington Col Fredrick d. Grant,
son Of Gen. Grant, who represented
the United States at the court of
Austria, will talk on "Our Country"
Henry Clay Evans, much beloved
by Tennesseans, who was elected
governor of that state and was counted
out, will talk on the American Citi-
zen;" COL Hepburn, member of congress
from Iowa, and one of the most brilliant
orators in Washington, chairman of the
committee on commerce and strong
man generally, will talk on "Thc Re
publican Party Powell Clayton, of
Arkansas, one of the foremost repubh-
cans of the south and strong speaker,
will also respond to the "Republicanism
III the South"
Among others who have been invited
TO speak and from whom responses have
not yet been received, are Thomas b.
Reed, X-Congressman Mason, of Chica-
GO; Senators WOlcott of Colorado. and
Davis Of Minnesota, and John w
Yerkes of Kentucky.
All Michigan railroads will sell tickets
AT fair and il third for round trip ON
the certificate plan.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-02-21
Literary Notes.

Mr.. Francis Bellamy, who for nearly
six years was one of the editors of The
Youths Companion, has been added to
the editorial staff of The Ladies Home
journal as one of Mr. Bok's principal
associates. The new editor is cousin
of Edward Bellamy, author of Looking
Backward. -
General a. w. Greely. of Arctic fame,
begins in the March Ladies' Home
Journal his articles ON George Wash
ington, which are expected to create
considerable discussion General Greely
has read over 2OOO of Washington pri-
vate letters and he writes in frank.
unbiased way of the personal side of
Washington. His first article will deal
with the loves and courtships of Wash
iugtun and his final marriage to the
widow Gusts. General Grcely's articles
are not likely 10 conform the estimate
of those who regard Washington i'm an
Ideal way. But thcv are truthful and
admirably portray the man ~ he was.
in reality.
I'm McClure's Magazine for March.
Elizabeth stuart Phelps will tell the
story of the beginning of her literary
life, when. as girl of twenty, she be
came contributor tothe leading maya
zines and IA writer of Sunday school
bO Jks. The paper viii have some in
teresting illustrations.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-02-21
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Strength are guaranteed by its use.
Fifty cents and Sl.00 at b. s. Webb's
drug store.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-02-21
ANN. MIcH.. Fob. l3. 1876
-ti4NA' VI u H., L 90. IL, lOtD
EDITOR ALMA RECORD,
Alma, Mich

EDITOR ALMA RECORD,
Alma, Mich.
Dear Sir:-The following expressions
of regret and appreciation were passed
at recent meeting of the faculty Of
Alma College:
Resolved, That the death of Rev job
PicrSon. D. d.. takes from Us one Of the
most faithful and helpful friends with
whom Alma College has been favored.
We desire to put upon record our pro-
found appreciation of his services as our
first librarian. BY using to the best
possible advantages the means put into
his hands, he did in three years, what
in many institutions is not done in Il
quarter of Il century He put into our
possession Il working library of which
we have every reason to be proud.
While we sincerely mourn his loss,
we. nevertheless, greatly rejoice that his
work, do follow him. A. long as the
faculty, students and friends of Alma
college shall continue 10 be enriched by
the stores of wisdom in the library, will
they have reason to cherish the memory
of him who placed these treasures of
learning within their reach
CHARLES \. DAVIS. Secretary.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-02-21
A TRIP TO ALASKA.
A Delightful Journey With DR.. Her
rick Johnson.

The regular weekly entertainment i'll
| the parlor of the Sanitarium was given
last Saturday evening, and proved Il
rare treat indeed. The entertainment
opened with piano solo by Mr.. Bart of
Fort Wayne, Ind. \ vocal duet 10y Mrs.
Shepard and Mr. Bathrick of Battle
Creek was SO much enjoyed that most
enthusiastic encore was given them.
The feature of the evening, however, was
the talk by DR.. Herrick Johnson of Chi
cago, on his trip To Alaska and the
Yellowstone park Before commencing
his talk, the Doctor very feelingly read
James Whitcomb Riley's pathetic poem
dot Leetle Boy Of Mine" Then the
Doctor started with his hearers from
Chicago, showing them places of interest
enrOute TO the Yellowstone, reaching
which he painted Il beautiful word pic
ture of the beauties and grandeur of the
scenery and geyserS III this, the grandest
bit of nature to be found in the world.
So wildly real We're his descriptions that
on could almost see the immense geysers,
the beautiful landscape and the noun
tainS III the distance. Leaving the Vel
loWStone, the guests journeyed with
hlm over mountain and plain, and
through deep canons to the Alaskan
coast, and by means of his vivid word
pictures saw the magnificent forests, the
towering mountains and the Sublimely
grand formations of ice. DR. Johnson is
that rolo oriS brilliant converSationalist,
and his talk Saturday evening was of
the nature of conversation To rapt, at
tentive listeners. On the journey TO far
away Alaska scenes and incidents en-
route frequently recalled TO the Doctor
charming bits of Alpine scenery, and al
most 10y magic the guests were quickly |
transported to the Alps and saw with
him the blue skies, and bright flowers of
Switzerland After Dr. johnson had fin |
ished, Mrs Shepard's full, rich soprano
was again heard in solo which was |
greeted with hearty applause
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-02-21
School NJ OteS

The music was ommitted Monday
because of illness of Miss Smith.
Two of the Ithaca seniors visited
school last Friday.
Rev II. b. Jefferson conducted chapel
exercises Monday morning.
The Light Guards have added several
new members TO their number and are
practicing hard every night
The seniors are working hard To get
their essays and orations finished this
term.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-02-21

The little daughter Of Mr. Fred Web
Der, Holland, Mass, had Il very bad cold
and cough which he had not been able
to cure with any thing. gave him II
- cent bottle of Chambcrlain'S Cough
Remedy. says w. T.. Holden. merchant
and postmaster AZ West Brimiicld. and
the next time | saw him he said it
worked like Il charm. This remedy il
intended especially for acute throat and
lung disease such as colds. Group and
WhoOping cough, aud il is famous for
its cures. There is no danger in giving
II to children for u contains nothing
injurious. For sale 10y c. T.. Manan.
druggist
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-02-21
Threw AWAY His Canes

Mr.. ID. Wilscy, cN postmaster. Black
Creek, y. Y. Wi, 80 badly afflicted
with rheumatism that hc was only abl,
20 hobblc around with canes. and even
then II caused him great pain After
using Chamberlain Pain Balm he wa,
80 much improved that he threw away
his canes. He says this liniment did
him more good than all other medicines
aud treatment put together For sail
AZ % cents per bottle Ivy G. f. Mahan
druggist
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-02-21
Bucklen,s Arnloa Salve.

The best sa'ye in The world for cuts,
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever
sores, tetter, chapped hands, chilblains,
corns, ana all skin Eruptions, and pos
itively cures piles. or no pay required.
1t is guaranteed TO give perfect salts
faction or money refunded. Price 25
cents per box. For sale by B. S. Webb.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-02-21
Mrs. Ely May Get a Pension.

Senator Burrows last Monday intro
duced bill in the United States Senate
to grant Mrs. Mary f. Ely of Alma,
pension of $50 per month Mrs Ely
is the widow of General Ralph Ely,
whose name is very familiar over Mich
igan He entered the army in 1861 as
captain of Company c. Eighth Michi-
gan infantry and served with distinc.
ton until 1850. He represented Gratiot
county in the state senate in 1Si3-i4.
and was auditor general of Michigan in
lS'5-lS1S. This bill possesses a marked
distinction over the average private
pension bills, inasmuch rs Mrs. Ely
has not asked for it nor even suggested
il. Disinterested friends who knew hen
husbands splendid military record arr
pushing the matter
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-02-21

her face WASH II covered with pimples
and blOtches How often We hear this
expression. Tis pity this beauty
with an "ifo did not go 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, 1896-02-21

Statistics show that thousands of
infants aud children yearly die of
membranOus Group. We do not exag-
gerate when we state that every one Of
these innoceuts could have been saved
had Foley's uouey and Tar been given
them. Can you afford to be without it
in your household? &. h. MAHAN.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-02-21
zeta Signals VIII Celebrate,

The Zeta Sigma literary society will
celebrate WaShington'S birthday Friday
evening of this week. The entertain.
ment will be given in the college chapel.
Eight members Of the society will deliver
as many passages from Edward Everett 5
Grafton on Washington, from the pro-
ceedS of the delivery of which, in the
United States, the author contributed 10
the Ladies Mount Vernon Association
SO 900 of the $500, 900 which the associ-
alton raised to purchase the Washington
estate on the Potomac. The musical
part of the entertainment will be espe-
cially fine. Miss Maxwell principal of
the music department will play. the
male quartet will sing two selections,
and Mr.. Beckner will sing "A solo.
The entertainment is free, and a
cordial invitation is extended to the
citizens of Alma
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-02-21
Religious Notes.


3. \. ?, Z.
Mrs. Minnie McCarty, leader Sub
jcct, Tanning the tongue. Jas 3:2-12.
Meets at 6 80 p. IN.
Y. p. :. G. L.
Sylvia Breckenridge. leader Meets
at 6 30 D. m.
METHODIST.
Morning subject. WHY clothed in
white: Evening subject, How 10 be.
come the sons of God.
EPwORTH LEAGUE.
w w Kinch leader.
BAPTIST.
Rev. y. III. Beaver of Saginaw will
preach.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-02-21

As March Isl closes the time for paying
taxes, will be at the council rooms each
Friday to- receive taxes.
q. RUSH, township treasurer.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1896-07-04
AN OLD.TIME FOURTH
How OUR FoRerArAeRS cels.
6RATEO rAs DAY.

There Was Less Noise than Sow, but
More fca-tius aud Dancing Two
Typical Celebrations in the Early
Part of the Ceutu-N.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1896-07-04

Ou7 iorctN,hy-. 10 three generations
ssf had much more pleasant method "
celebrating the glorious Fourth than the
advanced u-cA.n ~ To-day. with his hys.
tcr..u. vortex OF booming. Swapping. thuu.
Gcr!ns, cracking unt crashing sounds.
ton.ruS'cj with The violent celebration Of
this ip;u-ia'r age the Fourth Of July
OF hf'y or luN years ago presents a peace.
iul picture " hc,-y patriotism more In
hccp.u. with the real sentiment Of the
even, Than the present clustering fashion.
fvr instance. here j. the way the people
OF Germantown. Ia. celebrated the
Fourth q July ~ isis There we're three
cannon In the little town which had done
service both IN The Revolution and in the
War * l>l2. Several days before the
Fourth the ladies Of the place boiled
hams, roasted sucking pigs whole. baked
pics rs the dozen and biscuits by the
hundred. made all manner of cake gcncr.
ously h.,cd with jam. and on the morning
Of ths great day deposited the good thing
with the proprietor oi the best tavern in
town, Early on the Fourth the young
men " the place fred of the cannons two
or three times. ~ official notice that the
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1896-07-04

Fourth Il July had come again. At the
noon hour the whole community met at
the green beside the hcapcd up
tables There were speeches and u
prayer, and then the work OF the day be.
San. Benches were placed on all sides Of
the tables, and the eaters sat az closely
rs possible.
None Of the ladies dincl with the men.
II was not considered proper. They stood
in groups near IN" tavern. cownod in their
best aGd maxim: polite comments on the
diners. In the late afternoon. when all
the mon had eaten thc. Till. there was a
hall In the public house. and Il was here
that the ladies really enjoyed the day.
They danced right merrily until well on
toward midnight. when the candles. the
musicians and the dancers were all .x.
haustel.
In the '3o's there was change in the
method % celebrating the Fourth. The
country was NOR" prosperous. and its pat.
riotism had taken a more vaingorious
turn. Tho town of Newhurg.on.tho.liui
con gave great Fourth OF July cclcbra-
ton IN the year 1881.
The ladies began the work weeks before
the Fourth. Committees were appointed
and each member was 10 call upon Ger.
AAlN''l va 'l'E lAl'Al'- l'l ''hNll'A'
tons Powder was purchased 10y an
ambitious politician, and the village can.
non was shot off AZ regular intervals dur
ing the morning Of the Fourth He also
gave small change 10 the boys OF the town.
and this was used 10 buy peppermint can.
dy aud gingerbread. Firocrackers were
very expensive things then. and few boys
cared 20 indulge In III" luxury Of using
them, even II they had the financial
means,
From early sunrise, young ladies and
young men were busy making and setting
the rude tables, also a place for the ora.
tor OF the day. The larer had been in
vi,ed from u nei-hboring town because Of
his wide rcpure for cloquencc. He was a
young man, who wore his hair long, and
In ordinary conversation used nothing hut
the most ponlcrouS language, lie was r..
gariol a. one of III" coming men Of the
day by the community and himself.
At midday the people gathered AZ tho
church for III" grand procession. 4 band
COMPOSED u rugu. men 81 the village led
the way. followed hy tho three finest
cqulpaG", 20 be- AaI .u which sat the aged
Revolutionary Arru",. The lsl9 veterans
marched DcN', ana then came al, kind, Of
vehicles. from the heavy farm wagon tu
the light buggy, containing the children
and the very oh folks. Tn" orator Of the
day, of course 'u0H a. his theme patriot.
ism an! the great and growing country.
Here I, tU oNaMp." Of his sty" II refers
20 the >lguer. Of the Declaration Of hide.
IendrErr:
"RohoN those .ron.hoartol men armed
with daIU'.~,- yu.or, and cuoa>ri in "a
panopIy that Uo human force could shat
Ter, and a rcalIucs, for battle, stalk bold,
The Sequachee news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 189?-1896, 1896-05-28

Our town was graced again with
another visiting party, but this time
from Whitwell composed of the foil
owing ladies and gentlemen. Miss Icie
Gott, Violet Crozier, Lille Crozier,
Maud Pryor, May Pryor, Ed. Hillard
Milton Pryor, Walter Crozier, and
Will Huffaker, who seemed to en-
Joy the occasion and their visit
Call again.
Miss Minnie Worth wants to
know why she fails to get her Sequa-,
chez News. She has failed to re-
ceive it for two weeks.
Paper has been promptly mailed
here every Thursday. Either some
one who has no right to it is taking il
out, or the postmaster has it still in
his possession Ed.
Brownsville is to have her gala
day next Saturday, May Both. DO
not fail to attend if you do not you
will surely miss one of the greatest
opportunities Of your life. The town
wilt be decorated and one of the,
greatest picnics that has ever occurred
on top of the mountain will take
place on that day. Every body IS:
cordially invited to be here and visw
the scenery of the Surrounding coun-
try.
A LITTLE BIRD.
The Sequachee news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 189?-1896, 1896-05-28

Ripans Tabules.
Ripans Tabules cure nausea.
Ripans Tabules: at druggists.
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Ripans Tabules cure headache.
Ripans Tabules cure flatulence.
Ripans Tabules cure dyspepsia.
Ripans Tabules assist digestion.
Ripans Tabules cure bad breath.
Ripans Tabules cure biliousness.
Ripans Tabules: one gives relief.
Ripans Tabules cure indigestion.
Ripans Tabules cure torpid liver.
Ripans Tabules: gentle cathartic.
Ripans Tabules cure constipation.
Ripans Tabules: for sour stomach.
Ripans TahUles: pleasant laxative.
Ripans Tabules cure liver troubles
The Sequachee news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 189?-1896, 1896-05-28
Brownsville.

Isah Lane was calling on his best
girl Sunday.
James Colson, Sr. was over in the
pocket last Sunday.
H Northcut was transacting bust
ness here this week.
Alvin Bashams children are recov-
ering from the measles.
Pat Morrison has added two more
cars to our street car line.
Henry Rutherford has not finish
ed his addition to his house yet.
Mrs Jas Skies and son are i'm
proving very fast from the measles.
Hays Higgins had to have a
tooth extracted on account of the
tooth ache,
We have very fine rain last Fri
day and Friday night. 1t was worth
thousands of dollars to the county.
Avis Brown has enlarged his wag-
on yard. Business seems to improV-
lug all the time, he has another new
wagon, also
John Martin, Of Whitwell, was
here this week on business. He is
one of the most affable gentlemen in
the Valley, Call again, John,
Miss Icie Colt and Miss May
Pryor want the editors to send to
them a copy Of the paper. They
want to subscribe for lt.-Paper for
warded.-(ED,
G. n. Brown and lady friend
were attending the picnic in Sequa-
chez in what is know as Coppingel
cove last Saturday. He reports 3
pleasant time and large crowd.
Mr.. w. A Brown is one of the
most generous and hospltable mar
the State of Tennessee affords; Ht
has now put up or caused to be pu
mp on all the roads leading into ou1
town, troughs fol strangers and guests
to water their horses and stock whC
may pass through or come into Ou
beautiful village.
The Sequachee news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 189?-1896, 1896-05-28
ROr SnfIorlng Humanity.

Columbus, o., Jan. g, 1894
Suffering much from Nervous Prostitution,
brought on by sickness, ] used the valuable
Pastor KOenig's Nerve Ton g, and End myself
relieved and IL strengthened me greatly.
heartily recommend Its use TO all who suffers
with their nerves.
Miss M. s. Benedict, Pupil
We will add TO the above that Pastor KOenlg's
Nerve Tonic has proven a very efficient remedy
IN the cases which we treated In the Reforms
tory, especially those who had wrecked their
system by liquors and opium, and We wish II an
extensive Bals for the benefit Of suffering
humanity.
Sisters Of the Good Shepherd.
Apena, Mich, Nov, 1854
Last summer tried Pastor Koenigs Nerve
Tonic for sleeplessness and nervousness, from
which LsutYered for Eve months In a short
time was well. JOSEPH GAGNE
423 Seventh St
PRFE a Valuable Book on Nervous Dis
T. hBBs 4 eases and a sample bottle to any az
dress. Poor patients also get the med
AI tCine free. -,
This remedy has been prepared by the Rev. FatheI
Koenig of Fort Wayne Ind, since 1876, ana Is now
under his direction by the
KoENIG MED. CO., Chicago, ILL.,
Sold by Druggists at 81 per Bottle. 6EOr @6
large Size. @1.75. 6BOttles for SO.
The Sequachee news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 189?-1896, 1896-05-28

Great Cures proved by voluntary state
ments OF thousands Of men and women show
that Hoods Sarsaparilla actually does possess
power to purify the blood and cure disease.
Hoods Pills are especially prepared TO be
taken with Hoods SarsaparIlla. 25e.
The Sequachee news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 189?-1896, 1896-05-28

A LITTLE BIRD.
The Sequachee news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 189?-1896, 1896-05-28
Secret Societies.

100 f meets each Friday 1880 p
m. NJ T TIPTON, N G: VIM RAN
KIN, Sec'y.
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1896-03-05
The Valley Hote1,
van &c Kelly, Props.
A First Class Stopping Place for
ohote@u, Everybody. Montana.

"Hodkies" instead of Hodgskiss
and the error led to his being
charged with forgery. He plead
ed guilty, was bound over to the
district court this morning and
this afternoon arraigned before
Judge Benton, acknowledged his
guilt and was sentenced to hard
labor in the penitentiary for 10
months. Yesterday morning Soul
len arrived in town. Last night
he committed the forgery; the
crime was discovered this morning
through the clever work of Chief
of Police Germ and ficer Grillen-
berger; this afternoon he was ar
raigned in court, pleaded guilty,
and vas sentenced to the penlten-
tiary and to morrow he will be
taken to Deer Lodge. The last SO
hours have developed a rapidchange
in the young mans career and in
dicates that the wheels of Justice
in this county revolve swiftly but
smoothly.