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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-04-10

iay afternoon Mrs Guild, with
- husband, WAS among the early set
RS of Rlchlandltownship. Loved and
respected by a large circle of friends.
III mother of seven children, kind and
aifectionate TO her family, generous
and charitable To the community in
which she lived, merritiDg the esteem
~ all. and her loss will be- mnurned not
alone by her immediate family but by
Tue extensive acquaintance of many
wears The bereaved husband and
children have the sympathy of united
multitude of friends who join them in
their SORROWS The funeral was held
at the church in Vestaburg Tuesday.
Mrs VOORHEES,. after long and pain
full illness. died AT her home in Rich
land on Saturday morning last. Mrs
V, was suffer from an interneral alb
scess which matured and opened into
the stomach and discharged freely for
several hours, nearly stranRling her
while the mouth and nose filled with
the products of the emptying abscess
IL Is not known that any portion of the
contents found its way into the Peri
toDeal cavity, but the indications would
point 20 such complication, The de.
ceased leaves husband and three
children TO mourn her loss The funer-
al occurred on Sunday at the church in
Vestaburg
ID. Malcolm. of Caledonia, Mich
wal in town Monday on special bust
ness
NJ and Mrs + Schnepp are the
proud parents of nine pound son.
Friday, April 3D.
Election results will appear in an.
other column.
Uncle Knous took the morning train
Monday for Illinois.
Mr.. VIM. Bessex on Monday assumed
the pToprletorship at the Commercial
House. The barn will be ready for its
lew occupant about the trst of July.
Miss Anna Brooks expects to start
for home in Oviatt the latter part of the
week.
The l.. o. T. M. will serve coffee and
cold lunch at their hall on Thursday
evening. Those having ten cents in
the pocket may partake of their hospi-
tality, provided they transfer the ten
cents Everybody invited.
If distractions in the highway don't
materially trouble any one. those stand
ing outside the public highways on pri-
vate property certainly ought not to
make the man irritable. Perhaps one
side of the road requires more margin
than the other, if so. lay claim TO the
margin and establish il if practical
Such n change would affect about a
half mile of private ownership along
the highway, and might be worth look.
ing after.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-04-10
Old EnRlinh MuAic.

Long before the stream Of Norman
minstrel art sacred music was exercis-
ing IA beneficial influence. The early
British church possessed sacred music,
but this was gradually driven out before
the onward march Of that new church
music which Augustine brought with
him from Rome A. ID. 500. The Gre
gorian music evolved by Pope Gregory
out Of the Greek tetrachords and some
existing Ambrosian chants) was heard
and loved wherever Augustine and his
monks built church. BY its means a
deep impression was left upon the minds
of those who heard and joined in it, but
it is curious that we miss altogether the
ecclesiastical flavor in the earliest ex
amples that have come down TO us OF
English music during the first quarter
of the thirteenth century.
The free and uncontrolled secular mu
sic was the first to reflect itself in per-
manent manuscript form. Church music
per Sc was not progressive; the church
tones for the "service" and "mass" mu
sic were fixed, and only heretical Of
Tense was the outcome of tampering
herewith. but no such restrictions ham
pered secular music. - Blackwood j
Magazine.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-04-10
81 LOUIS.

Fred Farmer went to Saginaw Monday.
j. +. Bush returned from Saginaw Satur-
day
{. G. Graham, OF Ithaca, was in the city
Monday.
Geo. NJ. Ferris, OF Standi~h va, in the
city Monday.
|. T. Hagaman went to Grand Rapid,
Monday ON business.
w. u. Tucker e ltor the Gratiot County
News was in the city Monday.
Ed Bennett, OF Detroit spent sunday
with relatives and friends in this city.
Pine River voted to build "A new town hall
and an iron bridge across the Pine west OF
Gown.
Mrs. NJ. Pollaskv and Mr.. &. Messenger
Df Nina were calling on friends in the city
Monday.
Mason Wood has returned from Virginia,
where he has been prospecting for the past
three months
David Morrow, OF this city and II. G.
issue Of pensions.
The "Vim," single tube. is the leading bi-
cycle tire this season. DO not buy amy other
antil you have investigated
Charlie Wallace left Monday for the
south. lie expects to locate in West Nir-
gina and 90 into the jewelry business
George w. McCurdy and wife OF McBain
and Mrs Cora l.. Fast and daughter, OF Chi
cage. were i'm the city over sunday to attend
the funeral Of John l.. McCurdy.
The little four-year-old daughter Of iona
tb,p cav. southeast Of the citv. died sun
dav morning. Funeral services were held
in the Elm Grove school house Tuesday.
Rev Culp officiating.
Judge Dabol herard the application Fri
dav of John Tugcr for an injunction against
the Rose Machine company OF this city tc
restrain the company from creating a smoke
nuisance After listening to the arguments
Of the council the Judge decided to grant a
temporary injunction requiring the company
o abstain from the use of soft coal.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-04-10
EUGENE.

Mrs. Dephus Lampson has been
quite SICK with grip.
Chas Webb intends to move to Alma
soon.
The Dartor young people gave a
5oiree on Wednesday evening, all re-
port good time.
Henry Damon has been appointed
guardian of Mrs Reuben Fuller.
Mr.. Frank Street will exhort at the
Chapel next Sunday evening, at $50.
A very successful term of seven
months school closed at the Davis on
Friday The pupils were disposed to
be little dissatisfied when they found
that their teacher was not TO return IL
them this Spring term In the even
ing they met at the home of Mr.. Dob
son, where Mr.. Dbble boarded. and
each presented him with quilt block,
the product Of the labor of the hands of
each pupil with their name stamped
upon II. After spending pleasant
evening together, and, after refresh
ments were served each returned to
their home feeling that time spent
pleasantly seems to pass swiftly.
A. T. DibbIe went to North Star this
week to take possession of his farm.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-04-10
IN THE AMPHlTHEATsR.
A Contest Before King Herod and Pos-
thus Pilatus In Jerusalem.

On one Of those days he went to the
amphitheater. the circus which Herod
the Great had built. at some distance
from the city. He paid for seat in one
OF the upper galleries. On the tiers OF
seats below him were all sorts Of people.
and far away, on the opposite side Of the
vast arena. the sandy level in the mid
die. he saw, in the lower tier. canopied
place that was furnished magnificently.
In IL there were throne seats. and on
them sat King Herod Antipas, Pontius
Pilatus, the Roman governor, two Ro.
man generals. with other distinguished
men, and a number Of richly dressed
women, some Of whom wore brilliant
tiaras or corOnets upon their heads. He
stared at them for few minutes and at
the tremendous throng Of people, but
after that he thought only of what was
going on III the arena.
There were chariot races, and Cyril
could not help being intensely excited by
the mad rush Of the contending teams,
while all the thousands who looked on
shouted and raved. After the races.
made him shudder. There were foot races
and boxing matches, but these were soon
over and then there were contests be-
tween pairs Of swordsmen, spearmen,
clubmen. and the like, in which the
fight went on until one OF the combat
ants was slain. Close upon the last OF
these duels, bands of gladators marched
in from opposite sides of the arena and
charged each other like detachments of
soldiers upon real battlefield.
The fighting was furious and desper-
ate, but one side was soon beaten, for
the parties had not been equal. One
party had been trained warriors. pro-
fesslonal gladators, and the other only
common men, captives taken in recent
raid Of Pilatus' soldiers upon wild
tribe beyond the Dead sea. They were
brave enough. but they were put there
only 10 be killed for the amusement of
the great men and Of the multitude. So
were the poor victims with whom the
days exhibition closed. for they were
driven into the arena, half armed. TO
contend as best they could with num-
Der of hungry lions, tigers. leopards and
hyenas, which were loosed upon them
from their dens under the tiers of seats
w. o. Stoddard i'll st. Nicholas.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-04-10
DEATHS DOINGS.
An Old Resident OF the City Answers the
Summons.

An Old Resident OF the City Answers the
Summons.
1t was with feelings Of surprise and sor-
row that our citizens learned, last Friday
afternoon, of the death Of John l.. McCurdy,
for over 30 years identified with St Louis
and its interests. He was taken sick the
previous Monday and in spite of the best
medical attendance failed to rally. He
leaves daughter, Ethel aged seven years.
The funeral was held at the Christian
church, Sunday, at , o'clock, Rev. ; Il.
Culp, officiating and it is said to have been
one OF the largest ever held in the city.
The attendance speaking volumes for the
high esteem in which he was held.
Mr. McCmdy was born in Greene coun-
ty, Penn, in March 1917 and came to this
county with his parents in 1864. In 1887
he was married to Miss Hattie Moody. sis
ter of Hon. Silas Moody, of Forest Hilk'
who died some four years ago. Mr.. Nc
Curdy was a carpenter and for years worked
at hi, trade in this vicinity. OF late years
he has been engaged in the manufacture of
tables and had worked up an extensive
business. He was member Of the Chris
tian church and took an active interest in
religious matters. lie leave, $1,000 insur-
ance in the Forresters.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-04-10
BRECKENRIDGE.
p irifer.

The new bank is ready for business
of all kinds in that line.
a very large crowd out to town meet
lrg and only two tickets in the field.
II looks as though either there was no
such party as the democracy or they
we're ashamed of themselves and hid
party. Have they swallowed the
Grange? The Grange has not swal-
lowed them.
Frank King and Kate Cruson went
To Merrill and through some mishap
they got tied together and now we say
MIR. and Mrs. King and wish them
eArth's brightest joys as they glide
down the river Of time
Herman Zuber has full line of BIZ
cycles and supplies and reports busi-
nees good.
Mrs. G. W Yeriugton's musical en-.
trrtainment at the Baptist church
drew fair sized audience and was
we'll enjoyed
Mr.. Pierce is another new clerk at
4 Chisholm & sons and may drive
he wagon on the road this season.
Rob't Darcus went 10 Ithaca last
SATURDAY. to consult with DR. Scott
Drs. Scott and MOnfort he'd a consul
tation and diagnosed it as acute pneu-
monia and that his left lung was badly
affected and at this writing he is still
confined TO his bed.
Rev Hoag preached Sunday morning
and evening for the first time III seve-
RAJ weeks.
The NJ. K church had d good Easter
service sunday morning and was list
led to and enjoyed by large crowd.
A surprise party at Mrs. Jos John
sons.
The Junior League conducted at
the Maccabee hall by Rev. HOag meets
saturday at 2 p IN. All invited.
The Young Peoples Literary Club
meets at the Baptist church Friday
evening. They are pronounced some
thing interesting. Everybody invited
Building operations in this burg are
progressing finely, even the new hotel
ls under way.
The Epworth League sugar social
Saturday evening was success.
Judge Daboll's lecture on Fort Fisher
for the benefit of the G. A. X Post
fOiled to materialiZe, but telegram in
formed US of the failure Of gas for the
stereopticau, Never stop for such "A
little matter again, Judge. We could
have furnished gas enough To run a
dozen of them.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-04-10
Dinner Wines.

In serving wines with course dinner
sherry should be served with soup With
the fish chablis or ~auterne is nearly al
ways served, and with entrees have
claret. Champagne. hook or moselle
comes with the roast. Port wine is us
ually served with the cheese course and
burg indy with the dessert. Serve red
wines at the same temperature as the
room. White wines should be slightly
chilled, but never put ice into wine.
Do not fill "a glass to the top. Serve the
least celebrated wines at the commence
ment of dinner, reserving for the last
the choicest vintages. New York Sun.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-04-10
ITHACA.

Monday night the the" literary
clubs held JOINT meeting at tue home
Of Hon. G.. w Martin Ths topic was
"Burns" and the program was made
up from his works L. U GIshan
won much applause by his inimitable
rendition of The Golfers Saturday
Night"
w. A. Leet is in the north part Of
the llth district this week looking over
his congressional prospects and getting
quainted with people
Ihauncy Barstow Is III ONO on ill.,
surance business
Judge Eye rden was in Mt Pleas mt
Tuesday OH legal business.
g.. +. Brown of Alma Was IN town
Monday.
The canning factory, at present. is
all talk, but we have hopes that some
thing will result from 1t.
There is some talk Of change IN
one OF the newspapers.
There is considerable sickness In
town.
several ladies and gentlemen from
St. Louis were over Monday evening
to the literary.
Our village is agitating the question
os buying gravel pit aud grdvelllng
The streets
1t is understood on the quiet that We
have a couple of candidates for the
circuit judgeship.
Didn't Ithaca do herself proud on
election!
Several of the boys are talking Of 60
ing north trout fishing 1t is under
stood that Miles Heath, G e. Graham
nd John T. Matthews will go. Your
correspondent not Deing a fisher Will
lIUL.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-04-10
SHIFTING SANDS.

Changes In Real Estate In Gratiot County
For the Week Ending April, 4
joel Reed to Annie w. Wright
pit sc of NV sec Arcadia. 500 90
Nathan r. Boughan to Bur-
ton +. Bailey e of w of sc
sec 2 Pine River ............ $50 90
Grin f.. White to Hester A.
sharp pit NJ of NV sec
Pine River ......-. 80. 300 90
Victor G. Myers to Catharine
Myers sw of NV and ~ Of
d Of sw sec "a Eliza 49,. 2400 90
Alma Bldg and Loau Assn.
10 Virgil M. Wilson lots %
and 81 Pulfrep's add Alma 200 90
Frank L. Presley to Arthur
COwles q of NV sec IT
washington ................ 24O0 NO
Arthur w. Cowles to Frank
PRESLEY ne of ne sec II
Fulton ..........,...,. 2OOO 90
MrriOn Park to ]. l. Miller
sw of NV sec II Arcadia 80. $50 90
Alton G. Wiley to Eva l. and
Jas l. Gee pit NV of sw sec
80 seville 0O w
w III. l. Walurett 10 DIANA j.
Pratt pit Sc OF ne &C Ithaca | 90
Gto. w. Robson TO ENAMEL
Rlngle ne of sw sec l6 Ham
ilton ............... ....... 1s5 90
Frank ) Mattern to Milton G..
Dallas ut ne of 5w sec 81
Pine River ..........., -. 90 90
Milton G. Dallas ~ Frank A
Mattern n of q " sw sec II
Arcadia -. ........... -. 1850 90
Roman Tyler to Nelson G. Nc
Carly lots SO 10 ok MID
dlet0n 80. -. 49,. -. $50 90
Amanda Eldridge 10 Laura l..
RckersOn pit Sc of ne sec
Ithrca 49,. ............. 100 90
Nathan Church to GaO. b.
Brooks, assignee lots 3 and
blk Church's add Ithaca 90
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-04-10
All druggists SILL DIR. Miles Pain piIts-
FITS AND NERVOUS DISEASES.

sWhen Henry VI. Hall, VI. D., late surgeon u.
,. ~, Department of Tennessee returned from
the war he found child afflicted with epilepsy.
Leading physicians were consulted, without
apparent benefit Noted specialists could give
but little If any relief To rescue his child from
a 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 infirmities in
duced him To impart the knowledge of how 70
manufacture il, under the agreement that a
bottle should be sent free of all charges To any
one applying for ii, who was afflicted with epi-
lepSy. Since then over 20 900 free bottles have
been sent 10 the afflicted. Experience has
proved that 1t cures Insomnia II. Nitus Dance
and all forms of Nervous Afilction. Ii you
want To try this wonderful remedy free of all
charge. write stating your disease as plainly As
possible give your age and post Office Address
The Hall Chemical Co, West Philadelphia Pa
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-04-10
COUNTY NEWS.
WEST ARCADIA.

M. l.. Osterhout and family, from
Greenville, Pa. arrived in Alma last
Thursday and spent the night with his
sister. Mrs. j. II. Alis.
Mrs Darius Reid has been visiting
her parents for a few weeks.
Miss Hurlock, of alma, will teach the
Spring term in the Gerber district, and
will begin her labors Monday the 9th.
Mrs. l.. A. Mcconnell, Of Clinton,
Mich, is visiting her brother, j. H..
Allis.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-04-10
Court News

John Tug'r vs.. Rose Machine Co. Petition for
injunction granted.
'tita Faurot W City Of st Louis demurrer.
Order allowing filing amended declaration
EleanoI Farrow VS. +. W Farrow. divorce
granted
Amanda Rich vs. Ben Rich, divorce granted.
Clara dech vs. Amasa Aldtich. divorce
granted
Judge Daboll adjourned court until April
20, when he expects to return and finish the
calendar. The famous Hoton W. Holton
divorce case will then be tried
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-04-10
Sour

Stomach, sometimes called waterbrash,
and burning pain, distress. nausea,
dyspepsia. are cured by Hoods Sar,a-
parilH This it accomplishes because
with its wonderful power "a a blood
purifier, Hoods Sarsaparilla gently
tone, and strengthen, the stomach and
digestive organs. invigorate> the liver,
creates an appetite, gives refreshing
sleep, and raises the health tone. In
cases of dyspepsia and indigestion it
seems to have "a magic touch.
For over II years suffered from sour
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-04-10
Stomach

with severe pains across my Shoulders,
and great distress. / had violent nausea
which would leave me very weak and
faint, difficult TO get my breath. These
spells came oftener and more severe. /
did not receive any lasting benefit from
physicians, but found such happy effects
from a trial of Hoods Sarsaparilla, that /
took several bottles and mean to always
keep ii in the house. | am now able to
do all my own work, which for six years
| have been unable to do. My husband
and son have also been greatly bene-
flied by Hoods Sarsaparilla - for pains in
the back, and after the grip. ! gladly
recommend this grand blood medicine"
MRS. PETER BURBY, Leominster. Mass.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-04-10
FOREST HILL.

Mrs. Way returned from Lenawee
county last Saturday.
Lou Stalter has rented II. Parkin-
son s farm.
Maggie Randolph returned from st.
Johns Monday.
A large number from here attended
the funeral services of Mr.. McCurdy at
st. LOUIS last Sunday.
II. w. Sandal, Roe Huffman. and
Mrs. Florence Garfield attended the
&. K. convention al lonia last week.
Mrs A Jackson has gone TO live with
her daughter, Mrs. Caleb, of Battle
Creek She has rented her farm to
TOwne Richardson.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-04-10
RIVERDALE.

The sudden death of Mrs. &. NJ.
Guild has cast a gloom over the entii e
community. Having suffered sever,
days with nothing but the grip, "and
not thinking that serious complications
were possible, she was wholly unaware
of the dangerous condition OF lung con
gestion and inflammation, and reached
the latter before securing assistance,
but too late to get the much needed re
lief so necessary to recovery and quiet
ly passed away about four o'clock Sat.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-04-10

A smart Broadway, New
n York, druggist has
this sign hanging outside
his store; it marks the
new era of drug selling.
Is it any wonder that he
has to enlarge his quar-
tiers, that his clerks are
busy, and that his store is
one of the most popular
along the leading thor
oughfare2
You can afford to trade
with a druggist who gives
you SCOTS EMULSION
when you ask Tor it.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-04-10

AS badness makes one look prema-
ure old, SO full head of hair gives to
mature life the appearance of youth.
To secure this and prevent the former,
Ayers Bair Vigor is confidently recon-
mended. Both ladies and gentlemen
prefer it to any other dressing.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-04-10

The latest results of pharmaceutical
science and the best modern applian rs
are ayailed of in compromising Aver s
Sarsaparilla, Hence, though half a
Century in existence as med ne.
II is fully abreast of the ages in all
that goes to make it the standard blood
ID lrifier
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-04-10

All those terrible, itching diseases of
he skin that help to make life miserable
for us are caused by external parasites.
Deans Ointment kills the parasite and
cures the disease. Perfectly harm ess,
never fails
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-04-10

A man that loves his own firesde, and
can govern his house without falling by
the ears with his neighbors or engaging
in suits at law, is as free as Duke Of
Venice -Nontaigne.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-04-10
Western Farm Lands.

A pamphlet descriptive of NebraskA farm
lands will be sent FREQ on application to the
undersigned. Send names and addresses OF
your friends, to P. s. Eustis, Genl Pass.
Agent, c.. B. & Q. r. R., Chicago I'LL
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-04-10

Pleasant to take, positive and instant
in its results, in fact, the best cough
medicine in the world, DR.. Woods Nor
way Pine Syrup.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-04-10

Whatever may be cause CT blaD ching
the hair may be- restored TO its original
color bv the use Of that potent remedy
Halls Vegetable Sicillan Hair Renew
q
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-04-10

Dr Miles Nerve PIasters for Rheumatism.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-04-10
He. Niles Pain Pills stop Headache.

AN pain banlshed by Dr.. Miles Pain Pills.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-07-02

ALMOST without exception the gentle
man composing the new Republican
Executive Committee are tried workers
in politics and the Central Committee
: and the party are to be congratulated
upon their selection. The entire alb
sence of friction between the candi.
dates and the Committee is also favor.
able condition and one that is certain
to result IN great good to the party this
fall.
The plan of selecting the Committee
from long list of persons acceptable
to all candidates is new, but never.
theless admirable one and will give
unanimous satisfaction. Most of the
Executive Committeeman chosen have
served ably in that capacity in prev
ious years and that Washington county
will be we'll looked after in the coming
contest goes without saying.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-07-02

Congressional Ticket.
For Congress, 18th District,
II. c. VAN VOORHIS, of Muskingum Co.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-07-02
Fire Works Display.

Hundreds of dollars worth let off just
to make fitting finale for a glorious
day.