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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-08-06
CHIEF CAUSE.

Unhealthy urine from unhealthy
kidneys Is the chief cause of bladder
troubles SO the womb, like the biad-
DER, was created for one purpose, and
II not doctored too much Is not liable
to weakness or disease, except III rare
cases. 1t is situated back of and very
close to the bladder, therefore any
pain disease or Inconvenience maui
tested in the kiC neys. back, bladder OF
urinary passage is often, by mistake.
attributed to female weakness or womb
trouble of some sort. The error is cas-
lily made and may be easily avoided.
To find out correctly. set your urine
aside for twenty -four hours; a sediment
or settling indicates kidney or bladder
trouble. The mild and the extraOrdi
nary effect of DR.. Kilmer's swamp
Root, the great kidney, and bladder
remedy is soon realized. If you need
"A medicine you should have the best.
At druggists fifty cents and one dollar
You may have "A sample bottle and
pamphlet, both sent free by mail.
Mention Alma Record and send your
address to- DR. kilmer u Co.. Bingham
ton, n. Y. The proprietor of this pa
per guarantee the genuineness of this
offer.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-08-06
West Pine River.

Cherries are so plentiful this season
and the price 81 low that neighboas who
ara not 81 pplied are invited to help
themselves In many cases
We learn that the director OF the
Wright school district his employed a
Miss w bod of Newark township to pre-
side over the Intellectual development of
the Young lads and lasses OF this place
during the tall term
The squa'ly weather OF Monday and
Tuesday last week with the torrid inter
ludes sandwiched between came very
near causing the wheat to sprout
Almost every one having wheat out had
spasm or two on this account.
Probably one OF the finest berry
ranches IA TO variety and extent IN e
Vile township is owned and cultivated
by Mr. Page, in the pines, 4 miles west
OF the Wright school, house. This season
he had 10 acres of raspberries of the
finest varieties heavily ladened with de-
licious fruit. As man IA 100 persons
nave been cking at one time during the
,eason. On one occasion the field and
the berry pickers wee photographed
whle at work
Farmers are having lively TIM OF 1t
to keep the potato bugs under subjuga-
ton. Many pa' have been ruined
before the owner thought there was any
danger. 1t is pretty near the truth TO
say that the pure Paris green" 80 IN
dustriously placarded on the fences and
bill boards by our up-to-date druggists,
is 40 medicated that instead Of killing the
old bugs-the mischief makers-it only
operates AZ a healthy tonic to stimulate
them 10 greater activity. O' cource the
young bugs, if they chew away on it long
enough, die after fashion more likely
from the indigestible medication than
the pure Paris green it contains Hen ce
the difficulty of fighting the pesky crit
ters
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-08-06
Ayers Hair Vigor.
N National.

Secretary Wilson denies that Prof Han
sen is visiting Siberia for the purpose Of
ascertaining how far Siberia is a rival Of
the United States in the production of
wheat.
Bids were opened Al the Treasury De-
partn ent for the foundation work Of the
Chicago postoffice building There were
twenty-five bids, Of which that of Nc
Arthur Brothere Company. of Chicago
for *20s. 4j3 was accepted
The Nesnvius. which for several months
past has been engaged IN patrollng the
Florida coast to guard against filibustering
expeditions, sailed Tuesday from Fort
Georgia. Fla for Boston. where she will
undergo some repairs The Wilmington
has taken her place at Jacksonville. The
Bancroft has arrived at smyrna
The torpedo boat Porter has gone from
New York TO OYSTER Bay l. |. There she
WAS boarded Monday by Assistant Secre-
tssy Roosevelt aud Lieut.. Gibbons, the
officer in charge Of naval militia affairs at
The Naval Department. and formal in
spection w i'll be made Of the naval militia
OF New York and Brooklyn during the
drills now IN progress
The Secretary Of the Navy has sued an
order relieving naval officers from the
present necessity Of wearing full.dress
uniforms during court martial This
mas been great source OF discomfort TO
naval officers who will now be required
to wear the uniform only when the court
first convenes, and then may wear any
sort OF clothing permitted by the presld-
ing officer
Before leaving Washington Secretary
A ger approved toe revised allotments
made by the Mississippi River Commits
ION for the improvement Of the Missls
sippi river. The commission. at its meet
ing June 81 last. mad, series Of allOt
menls under which only 800 900 WAS al
owed for dredging operations. When
hese came TO the War Department for
approval the secretary. upon the recon-
reudatiOn of the chief Of engineers re-
fused 10 sapction them on the ground that
the ALTO menis for dredgiog were too
small. He insisted that not less than
800 90 should be allowed for that work.
Tnr new allOtments make tot,l VI
1853 300
Secretary Wilson Of the Department OF
Agriculture has ordered the purchase, IN
MoscO Russia. OF twelve tons Of sound
Bromus lnermus seed The Bromus In
ermus is a thrifty Russian grass which is
good for both grazing and hay, and it
grows well in semi arid regions The or
,ier for the purchase was made saturday
niornlng on cablegram from Prof Han
4en. Of the South DAKOTA Agricultural
College, VINO il visiting nOtthern latitude
10 Asia by appointment rom the Secre-
tary Of Agriculture, to bring home lnfor
nation about different kinds Of grain lie
gumes tOees and shrubs This mission
Is especially for the benefit of the ard
lands of the southwest section Of this
country.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-08-06

IL Il the Home Of an Independent India,
Tribe.

It IL the Home OF an Independent Indisa
Tribe.
In the western part of North Caro-
lima is a perfectly organized republic,
independent of both state and nation
al governments. It is known as the
Qualla Reserve and is the home of about
1000 Of the Cherokee Indians belong
ing TO the eastern branch. The re-
serve, says Harper's Round Table. has
on area of $4,000 acres. or So square
miles, of the richest valley land of the
state lying along the Ocona. Lufta and
Soco creeks. The president Of the lit
tie republic Ia elected every four years.
He receives a salary of $500 year, but
when at Washington on business for
the republic he gets four dollars day
extra. He Is called chief. but none but
n Cherokee OF more than 35 years 10
eligible for the craftsmanship. When
he is absent his duties are performed
by an assistant chief, whose salary Is
$3.50 year. The chief has a cabinet
Of three secretaries and the congress
comprises two delegates from every
100 members Of the tribe. All Chero-
koe males Of 10 and all white males who
have Indian wives have the right %
vote. The constitution provides for
the maintenance Of a public school In
which both English and Cherokees ara
taught. The inhabitants Of the reserve
ure intelligent, fairly we'll educated,
law -abiding and industrious.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-08-06
BANK CLERK BUNCOEO.
Gave Two Dollars to he Accused Of
Bicycle Stealing.

Bicycle Stealing.
A rather clever trick was played on
bank clerk the other day in Paris. A
cyclist accosted him outside a store
and begged him TO look after his bi.
cycle while he went in to buy some
thing. The clerk consented. and the
stranger was about 70 go in when he
hesitated and said that as the other
was a stranger TO him he thought II
would be we'll if he gave him ten francs
an a guarantee of his honesty. The
unsuspecting clerk handed him tbs
sum at once, and the stranger. after
promising to stand him a drink when
he returned, left him. After the clerk
had waited about half an hour another
cyciist came up, and, selling him By
the throat, called him a thief. Both
we're arrested, and at the station il was
learned that the second cyclist was the
real owner Of the machine, which bad
been stolen from him a few moments
before it had been intrusted 20 the
clerk
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-08-06
COUNTY NEWS.
Pleasant Valley.
We had a tine rain Wednesday.

We had a tine rain Wednesday.
Eben Could has returned from Detroit,
where he has been visiting brother
Mrs. Ellen Barcume Of st. Louis, Is
visiting her daughter, Mrs. c. W. Hall,
OF this place
Kate McCune returned Monday even
ing from tvo weeks visit with friends
at Williamson
Mrs. May and son, Ashley, who have
been visiting her neice, Mrs. j. b. Bal
retul ned to their home in Coleman Mn
day
TIE work on G.. N. Browns new store
is progressing rapidly. When completed
it will improve the appearance OF our
corners.
Charlie Hall, wife and little son,
Glenn, who have been visiting their p r
emit the past few days, left yesterday
for their home in Durand.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-08-06

Slavery survived IL 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-ot
East Lothian were actually slaves till
1875. If they deserted their Vervice, any
one harboring them was liable 10 pen
atty Of e5 If he did net restore them in
"a hours The last slave in England
was not freed until 1893, and ir lS42
there was cody living who, as well
as his father and grandfather, had work
ed as o slave in pit at Musselburg
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-08-06
North Wheeler.
trs

Lyman Parrett is getting ready to
buid new barn.
George Hollister will wish that he had
that saw mill back
F. Mosher has the addition to his
house near y completed
Wheat is in pretty good shape a d
proves TO be fair crop
Quite a number went over to the L.
b quarterly meeting last Sunday.
r Marsh is able TO be around after his
severe fail hut he walk lite stiff
Quite a number Of pieces Of clover will
e cut for seed in this vicinity this fall.
John Tn )mps IN lost lot Of fowls last
Tuesday night He has no idea who the
hief Is
Pine River is quite Sunday resort
and even on week days picn cling parties
may be seen on its shady banks
Corn never oheu better than th's
season and the prospects are fiottering
for big crop.
Sam Murphy has sod his farm to
parties from Ohio. Sam doesn't intend
to leave us but will move a little further
north.
jobs Carls lite six year old son had
his foot severely bruised he other
day One Of the horses stepped on it.
He will be laid up for some tim
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-08-06

If you eat what you like, and digest
it. YOU will surely be strong and
healthy. But il you don't digest it,
YOU might almost a well not eat, for
what good can your food do YOU il ii
doesn't nourish you? If you find that
YOU can't digest il. there ia simple
help tor your stomach. II is Shaker
Digestive Cordial. made bv the Shak-
ers of Mount Lebanon. 1t has never
failed TO cure the worst case of indl-
gestion.
Strength and health come from the
TODD you eat, after it has been digested
and has gone into the blood. The
best tonic is digested food. The best
aid to digestion, Shaker Digestive
Cordial. When you have acid eructa-
tons. nausea. headache. wind, dizzl-
ness. offensive breath. or any other
symptoms of dyspepsia, Shaker Di-
FESTIVE Cordial will cure YOU.
At druggists. Trial bottle 10 cents.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-08-06
Evsrts' Paradox.

An amusing instance Of an orator IN
able 70 resist neat paradox was pre-
sented in speech made ar a banque,
given when President Hayes and his
cabinet were in Omaha. Evarts was de
livering most eloquent eulogy Of the
west and concluded one Of his famOIa
interminable sentences in these words
II like the west like her self made
m-n, and the more | travel west. the
more meet with her public men. the
more am satisfied of the truthfulnes,
Of the Bible statement that the wise
men .came-from the east r'-Exchange
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-08-06

It's the best thing for the
hair under all circumstances.
Just as no man by taking
thought can add an inch to
his stature, so no preparation
can make hair. The utmost
that can be done is to pro-
mote conditions favorable to
growth. This is done by
Ayers Hair Vigor. II re-
moves dandruf, cleanses the
scalp, nourishes the soil in
which the hair grows, and,
just as a desert will blossom
under rain, so bald heads grow
hair, when the roots are nour-
ished. But the roots must be
there. If you wish your hair
to retain its normal color, or
if you wish to restore the lost
tint of gray or faded hair use
Ayers Hair Vigor.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-08-06
OF FRAGILE BEAUTY.
01r Grsndmothers We're Not All We
Have Been Told.

Oar Grandmother were Not All We
Have Been Told.
The young woman of the present
generation who ventures 10 have o
headache or nerves" In Immediately
confronted by indignant critics with
her grandmother. If the grandmother
IL living the fact of her continued ex-
istence is made to tell. and IL she sleeps
with her fathers her grandchild is con.
fronted with her ghost, the ghost is en-
dowed with as many eXcellencies a
those with whom Betsy Trotwood ell
lowed the niece who never was born.
And as poor David Coppcrfield was re.
preached with the virtues of his imag
mary sister, so the granddaughter OF
the period is reproached with the ghost
~ perfection OF her grandmother, who
never had a headache-at least accord.
ing TO tradition-but who, on the con-
trary, was a model of physical perfec-
ton. When IL comes To the testimony
Of those who saw the grandmother
In flesh - that is another story
Able Robin, chaplain in Rochambeau's
army during the revolution. wrote of
WOIltu LICE.
tall and well-proportioned. their feat
nrcs are generally regular. their COM
plexions are generally fair and without
color. Al 30 years of age nhe women
have no longer the freshness Of youth
AT 35 or 10 they are wrinkled and de-
crepit."
And Chevalier Louis Felix de Bear
your, after praising the beauty Of
the American women 10 the skies. says:
AT the oge Of 25 their form changes.
and at 80 the whole of their charms
have disappeared" These observers
were not mere hasty travellers. but had
lived here for years, and their verdict
n that the women OF nearly 100 yearv
ago showed a fragile beauty and early
decline which this end of the century
damsel, with her athletic record and
her prolonged youth. would scorn.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-08-06
What He Needs.

What / need. said the statesman IN
speaking of his work in Washington.
lis a good private secretary TO look aft
sr my correspondence, so that can give
more time to- affairs in the house. -
What you need, returned his con-
stituent earnestly, lis real good man
to edit your speeches while you attend
to your correspondence. 1t would be
foolish to have your letters more con-
else and better written than your pub
lie addresses. Chicago Post
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-08-06
a Oueer Deposit

Julius Howe has peculiar deposit
on his farm in East Brookfeld, Mass.
II covers about ten acres and lies at the
bottom of a ravine in bog. 1t is about
IH feet thick and is ~ inches below the
surface. 1t has been analysed and
found TO consist of the petrified shells
or bodies of minute flies or beetles-
Upon being burned IL crumbles into
white powder. valuable for securing
metal
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-08-06
TROUBLED FOR THREE YEARS

"Having been troubled more or less
for the past three years with kidney
difficulties. Hoods Sarsaparilla was
recommended 10 me. began taking
it. and after using three bottles | was
completely cured. | gladly recon-
mend Hoods SarsaparilIa to anyone"
Alex. NJ. Agens, LudingtonJ Mich.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-08-06

81 was run over by lumber wagon.
Did not expect to live. Was terribly
bloated. Nv friends bathed me with
DR.. Thomas Electric Oil, and was
cured. We have great faith in DR..
Thomas Eclectric Oil" Mrs. VIM.
F. Babcock, Noryell, Jackson Co.,
Mich.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-08-06
O.UELlS A RIOT.
Nsv Use to which searchiight Was RE-
Gently Put.

Gently Put
The electric searchlight was used TO
Gently TO put down a riot in Lancashire,
England. manufacturer, whose men
had struck, was determined 70 keep his
mill going, and he promptly secured
new hands and set them TO work. At
the same time he fixed searchlight
OF the factory building, to prevent tho
strikers from setting fire to the sheds
erected for the new hands. During
the continuance of the strike this light
was used nightly, in conjunction with
the police established i'll the works, To
scour the country and to illuminate the
parts where pickets were placed. II
was found so effective that a large num-
Der Of temporary police were dispensed
with
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-08-06
Old English Coins.

Gold coins, says the Chicago Chron-
icle, were introduced in England by Ed
ward III. in six-shilling pieces, nearly
equal In size TO the modern sovereign.
Mobiles followed at six shillings eight
pence, and thence the lawyers fee;
sfterward there were quarter and half
mobiles. Edward ". coined angels, with
a figure OF Nlohbe, and the dragon.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-08-06

Are YOU sufferer from that terri
bile plague. Itching Piles? Doan's
Ointment will bring YOU instant relief
and permanent cure. Get ii from
your dealer.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-08-06

There will be good music at the
opening exercises and at the close Of
recess hour Classes will be called the
same as in a well regulated school and
march with music accompaniment. In
lact, the whole institute is to be a
model school. Remem Der that in a
model school pupils are promptly en-
Oiled at the first session and continue
heir work without hardness. The
word division in the program stands
br class aud A stands for the more
advanced work. The general exercise
will De the treatment of Il topic before
the institute a. a whole. There will
oe some work in general calsthenics.
Regarding board etc. write Com. O. e.
futile of Ithaca. local committee.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-08-06
DID tn. Rich, Thing After All.

"I am ashamed OF you, my dear, laugh
ing at those risque stories OF Mrs. De
French You would better have blushed. Z"
But, mamma, II had blushed, it
would have shown that I understood
hem. Life
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-08-06
ONE OF TWO WAYS.

The bladder was created FOR one
purpose, namely, receptacle for the
urine. and as such is not liable To- any
form of disease except by one Of two
ways The first way Is from imperfect
action of the kidneys The second
way is from careless local treatment of
M her Diseases
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-08-06

81 always recommend DR.. Fowler's
Ext. of Wild Straw berry in cases of
summer complaints and have never
known it TO fail. You NAV use my
name" &. A. West, Druggist, Rains.
borough, q.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-08-06

That we would 10 wa should %
when we would. for this world. changes
and hath ATTACHMENTS as many as there
are tongues, are hands, are accidents.
and then this should is like a spend
thrift sigh. that hurts by easing. -
Shakespeare.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-08-06

Bald heads are becoming too fire.
luent am ing the middle aged. This
can be prevented by the timely use OF
Halls Vegetable Sicilian Hair Re-
1eWqr
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-08-06

OF the West Point graduates who
served in the Federal army during the
civil war one-ffth were killed in action.
one-half were wounded.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-08-06

d, LI19N the Great paid so n,Icn ovvoD.---
~ h!s manners that he took dancing leg
sDn every day but Sunday for 20 years.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-08-06

The Consolidated Rail Joint Com
pany OF Muskegon will open its new
rolling mill plant shortly.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-08-06

Hoods Pills cue nausea, sick head
ache, indigestion, biliousness. All
druggists. 25c.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-08-06

New York. the greatest Of our COM
mercial cities and the leading seaport.
u also the greatest manufacturing statA
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-08-06

What makes life dreary u want OF mo
Ave George EEot
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-08-06

a snock to HIS Complscency.
Jaggs-Why is it every one laughs at
o fool?
Snaggs-They don't Some one wal
frying 10 humor you Adams Freeman.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-08-06
CRATIOT COUNTY INSTITUTE.
Ithaca, August 9th to I3th. 1897

Ithaca, August 9th 10 18TH. 1897
Work will begin Monday forenoon
ut 10 o'clock, and continue until FRI
day afternoon at 4 o'clock with Supt.
J. w. Simmons Of OwOsso. conductor
and Supt. j. e.. Monroe of St Johns,
and Supt A. P. Cook Of Ithaca assist
ants.
The institute will be divided into di-
visions on the basis of experience in
teaching and attendance at institutes
More advanced work will be given for
those more experienced.
Work once given viii not be repeat
cd for those who enroll in the institute
later.
There will be work for the members
of the institute as well a. for the in.
structors.
Bring your books for the purpose Of
reviewing topics that are fresh in your
minds.
The aim of the institute viii not be
book rev ews, but will be TO take few
essons and show how TO treat them in
actual work of the school. The central
thought of the institute week will be
the relation of text book and method.
Supt J W. Simmons will present
the subjects of Reading, Pedagogy,
Child Study and School Management
Supt j e. Monroe will present the
subjects of L. S. History, Geography
and CIyil Government. He will also
great School Organization, The Teacher
and the District. Supt. A. p. Cook
will present the subjects of Arithmetic,
Language and Grammar.
The PROGRAM
3:i0 Opening Exercises
300 Division. b Division
$40 General Exercises.
1920 Recess.
10 80 Division. A Division
10 General Exercises
1900 Dismissal
E3n Opening Exercises
las Division. b Division
2:25 General Exercise.
1895 Recess.
3?i Division. A Division.
t:0j General Exercise
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-08-06

We know the great cures by Hoods
are genuine because the
people themselves write about them.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-08-06
BANK r S.

m s. TURCK Goa general bank,ro
n business transacted. Dealers in Foreig5
and Domestic Exchange. Special attentiHa
given TO Collections. Office hours $40 To II IN
a. m; 1890 TO $3.50 y. m. Standard Time
WIS. TURCK. A. W. WRIGHT. 9s wAan
J.H.SHAvKR
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-08-06

Labor Commissioner Cox has APP
pointed l. NJ sutherland of Grand
Ledge TO a clerkship in his office.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-08-06
LODGES.

A LIMA Chapter, NO. l23, K. A. N asgula,
meetings Oh Monday night on or after run
aeon.
W. A, PAINE, Sec'y
NJ. POLLA>KY, dP
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-08-06
Poaitiye and NeRatiye.

You don't mean TO say the cashier has
gomez"
Yes" replied the bank official
Dear me- He had such a pleasing ~
pesrancs.
Eyes. And such displeaAing disappsae
snoe. "-Washington Star.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-08-06

Exchange
The women In che Colorado Legislature
are accused OF soOlding when things do
not suit them. But this must be polit
ical lie. Lovely woman never soolds -
Providence Journal.
The male members OF the Colorado leg
islature are keeping up a brave front, but
the real test will come when the lady
members begin TO enforce their arguments
9TH tesrs.-Chicspo Recprd-
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-08-06

Pairing In the Colorado Legislature viii
now be Invested with new interest -
Exchange.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-08-06

yAPTIST CH CRCH- Morning servtcs .J:a
sunday scnooI HAS Evening service 7;W
'rsyer meeting Thursday evenings Rev
4. " Clough, Pastor.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-08-06

, Ina LODGE. F. 4 A. h.-keyutas n.,etnx,
4 IN saturday on or oefof fun moo.
T. ONTtGEL, w. N.
W. A. PAINE Sso'y
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-08-06

E3o Opening Exercises.
las A Division. b Division
2:25 General Exercise.
1895 Recess.
} - Il Division. A Division.
t:0j General Exercise
As Dismissal
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-08-06

1 Ina CHAPTER, y. K s. No. i3--keyulaI
meetings on the nrst FRIDAY OF each month
MRS. Able MONTIGEL, W. Marion
W. - PANE Ssc'r