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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-01-15
Flower Farming For Women.

Flower farming undertaken by wom-
III is by no means unlucrative. | have
one friend who is doing well with a
violet farm and apple orchard. Another
lady, no longer young, but with an in.
domitable pluck, compelled by circum-
stances TO make her own living, started
lily farm last summer in remote
country village in Sussex. l am glad to
say she is succeeding wonderfully, and
besides her lilies disposes Of eggs,
cream, mushrooms and garden produce,
without difficulty And my friend was
q London woman who had had no pre-
vious experience in country ways and
dOings. London Gentlewoman
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-01-15
His Mothers Boy.

"If was man, said the little boy In
the crowded car, I'D be glad to get W
and give my seat TO n nice, handsome lady
like that one standing in the aisle there. .
"Why, sure enough little one!' replec
the man who was reading the newspaper
rising up as he spoke. u
Here's seat, mammal" called out the
boy,-Chicago Tribune
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-01-15
Cleaning white Felt.

Clean white felt hats by brushing
carefully over the hat with "A paste
made of magnesia mixed with cold wa
ter. Allow this to dry thoroughly, and
then brush off. Two applications may
be necessary if the hat is very much
soiled.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-01-15
Her Dilemma

Young NATIONALITY so pensive, dear,
Angelina-I'm desperatel Will adores
me in pale pink, while Max says I'm an
angel In blue / can't have but one gown,
so you sec my whole future depends on the
color l select. IL Is sending me crazy -
London Tit-Bits.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-01-15

sparkles will eat across SCOT.
The man was there-the man who
owed him moncy-and all fear flod but
the fear of loss. The cabby tied his
horse and went creeping up the path
under cover of the hedges When he
reached the house, he raised himself
gently and looked in at one of the win
dows. Before him lay an empty room
On the floor thrown from "a window
opposite, was great checkered flag Of
oonlight--nothing more, nothing but
chose blue squares III the darkness.
Suddenly the cabman ducked his
head. for he saw that a man had glided
into the room. He carried candle high
above his head, and his great pale face
was bloated anG loose as a curd.
The cabman crouched low. A gust OF
wind SET the fir trees whispering, and "A
shutter slammed far away in the house.
Guess III get out of this, he NUT
tered, rising. Bat he did not go, for the
figure that stood III the candlelight bad
turned its back 20 the window and was
digging among The bricks ripping and
scratching like "a leopard, while his long
shadow clawed ON the ceiling above
him
Thief said the cabman, between
his teeth, pressing his ear to the broken
panes. "There is treasure hidden there
perhaps gold, perhaps" Just then
the man inside gave joyful grunt
Tie lifted an iron box from tho bale
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-01-15

It was ast Milnifht; the c.'y streets
- as rted. and it was time to go
home .,A1ught cabby No IL, SILVER
ing in lis rusty overcoat. He had watch
co to 81, rjgc light on the corner until
rs ring of rainbow needles seemed to
Sd :. eyes aI!d the big shadows OH the
stree; below it to shake with the cold.
mot fare this whole blasted night"
he muttorod reaching down and pulling
the blanket from his horse.
As he cid so he felt the carriage give
a great jar on its springs. He turned
quickly; some one had flung himself in
TO the seat behind him.
"What do you want?" said the cabby
roughly
There was a pause, then a voice came
through the darkness, thick and nasty
as gurgle of black oil:
Drive me TO Judas Withers', and, in
the name Of heaven, drive fast!"
Judas Withers has been dead and his
soul with the devil this many year.,
answered the cabman, staring behind
him.
THE house still stands, but l have
lost my way. Go ON, you foolf'
The figure reached over, and catching
the whip from its place gave the horse
lash. The old beast plunged forward,
banging and rafting down the street,
while the cursing cahman tried to clutch
ut the reins, but hand, chilly and
clinging as the belly of snake, fasten-
ed on his wrist, and the thick voice
came close TO his ear:
Now will you show me my way?"
The driver sank into his place again,
while the old cab rocked like ship.
On they rushed, past closed stores and
lamplCsS blocks Of houses. now ripping
and wrenching across the car tracks and
now swinging along the deserted road,
on and on, until the pavements had been
left behind and the frost looked back
from the ruts like million little greeu
eyes
At last came the command, stop j
see it now and the next instant the
cab was empty
my fare yelled the cabman, leap.
ing down.
There was no answer. He looked
about him. 1t was very dark where h'
stood, but the waning moon, with its
gnawed and crumbled edges, hung on a
line WITH the fir tops. Before him rose a
vague blackness, the house Of Judas
Withers, tenantlcss but for the Old wife,
who still chung like some pale lichen to
its moldcring stones. Perhaps she, too,
was dead The cabby did noe know. He
did know, though, that Judas Withers
mad been misery carcass, grudging
-. $500. N. =. y, !, l. Lor,na 70
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-01-15

L O. r. Court Anna No. 77s. Holds 1t regu
i. lar meetings in the G.. A. X. Hail. Wrighi
Block on the second Thursday in each month
at o. IN local time. Visitors welcome.
f.. z. CALDWELL, Q. r. q. LIMERICK, h. 3.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-01-15

n k--Wilnam Meyer Post, No. l62. Depart
VI, ment of Michigan. g. a. r., meet on II Ssi
urday of each month at 200 y. m al ! ~ -
4th Saturday of each month at 200 p. A
W ). TURCK. Cuanf
WIN GApcErT Aoiutant. the
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-01-15
LODGES.

NINA Chapter, NO l23, K. A. M. Reguls
n meetings on Monday night on or after fui
moon
NJ POLLASKY, II. p.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-01-15

Away back i'll the seventies, one of
the coolest murders was committed in Goa
this village that we have heard of for nov 10,
long time. The story of the deed runs - l.
something like this. 81
a man named William Boulton came me
over 10 forest Michigan i'll the early &c
sixties, and began working on various #
farms by the month, most of his time A
being spent in this vicinity, say
Being hard worker and very Va
penurious he succeeded in laying by e 1,l
considerable sum of money which waqb, =
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-01-15

KNIGHTS or PYTHIAS-tlt james
n No, 96, K. of +. hold its regular m
everyotner Wednesday night.
l. n HANT,
CLAUDE CHADWICK, X. of K, a =.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-01-15

ALMA CHAPTER, o. Z. S. No. 43--keguie
u meetings on the frst Friday OF each mont
MRS. ABBIE MONTlGEL, w. Natron.
W. A. PAINE SEC'Y
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-01-15

ALMA LODGE. F. 4 A. d.-Reguiar meeting
a on Saturday on or oefoI nun mooE.
+. MONTIGEL, W. NJ.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-01-15
TOLEDO. SAGINAW & NUsKEGOI
ALMA BUSINESS DIRECTORY
BAN kERS.

w s. TURCK x Goa general banking
III business transacted. Dealers in Fore gu
and Domestic Exchange. Special attentiuI
given TO Collections. Office hours 500 TO II:
a. m.; 1890 to 3 81 p. IN. standard Time.
WINS. TURCK. A. W. WRIGHT. q. :. WAR;
X. SEAvBR.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-01-15

Nm MOYEh RELIEF COkrS. No. y
IN every second ana fourth Wednesda
month NJ 6 A. X hall:
Mrs. Orilia Killburn, Mrs II. A. Bog
Secretary. ~
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-01-15

DOYAL ARCANUM-Arcada Council
4 meets every otner wednesday night
o. r. Hall. 4. ". BRAlNARD, Hs
A. BKOKSER, Scc'y.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-01-15

ALMA GDOGE, I. o. 0. E.. meets iiouu,
n eVSnln<t j. r. SAHI TUX N
Geo SOPER, X, ;.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-01-15

nArTlST CHURCH Morning service 1873
3 sunday school $40 Evening service Z w
Young peoples meeting 800 sunday eventnl
PRAYER meeting Thursday evenings. Kew
H. W Clough. Pastor.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-01-15

HLMA gSCAMPMENr, No 90, |. o. o.
n meet every hrst aud third Tuesday in eact
month.
CHAs, HUTCHIHs T.. n. CHADWICK
Scribe Chief Patriarch.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-01-15

QUPEkIOK LODGE, D. OIL Regular Nee
y ings Friday nignts
MRS CHAs HUTCHINGS, N. g
MRS. KATE DAVIDSON. X. j.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-01-15
PROFESSIONAL

r A. BAGLEY, Physician and Surgeon
T. once, Opera House Block. Once hour
40 to $3.50 and to- p. IN Diseases OF tn
eye and ear special.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-01-15

II OF. NJ. Regular reviews OF Alma Tent,
a, No 3s4 are held every alternate Wednes
day night at $50 in |. o. o. F. Hail. VISITING
members Of the Or der are welcome.
j. t. LEMESSU RlER, Con /.
X. ID. LEMEN, X. X.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-01-15

EPISCOPAL CHURCH--Services a.e hec
z every Sunday morning lO:3O a, IN. Eye
ing 1900 p. N. o-
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-01-15

OF NJ. Alma Hive, No 1872. Meets alter
l.. nate Friday afternoons; o'clock; /. o; o.
r. nall Visitors always cordially welcomed.
MRS. CHAS. MORDBN, l.. Z,
MRS. ANNA LEONARD. X. X
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-01-15
SOCIETIES.

N z. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES service $50; Sun
MI. day school l2:00. Evening service 7:OV
Young copies meeting Tuesday evening ~
REV. J. w MCALLIsTER, Pastor.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-01-15

f. SUYDAM, M. D.. Physician and Surgeon
D. Office opposite Church block
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-01-15

TREE METHODIST CHURCH.--Service'
every Sunday at ii 30 n. IN. and 1900 y. IN
Sunday School ut O:0) a. m. PRAYER Meeting
Tuesday and Friday evenings Aliare cordla
ly invited TO attend. REV, WIN. WATSON,
= Pastor
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-01-15

EARL G. TORREY. Attorney at-Law. special
+ attention given collections. Alma. Mich
Opposite post-oifce.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-01-15
rRAtNa LEAVE AIM

TRAINS LEAVE ALMA
NORTH, SOUTH.
No l-il:4B D m No. 2-7:33 a.
No. $500, p. m. No 4-4:2, ?, m.
W. a. BENNETT, V. s. HOLLENBECk
Gen. Pass. Agent, Agent, Air
Toledo Ohio
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1897-10-07
The
Cruel Knife!

The alarming increase In the numbe1
Of deaths which occur as the result of a
surgical operation Is attracting general
attention, and a strong sentiment
against such methods of treatment Is
fast developing among the most intelli-
gent classes. 1t seems that In almost
every case for which the doctors treat
ment Is unsuccessful, the learned physi-
clans decide at once that an operation
must be performed, and the keen blade
of the surgeon Is reck1essly resorted to.
Doctors are human, and of course are
liable to make mistakes, but their mis-
takes are too fatal to be INDUCED in
promiscuously, and as SO many lives are
sacrificed in this manner, 1t is but natural
for the public to believe that half the
operations are unnecessary, besides be-
ing fearful risk to human life, even If
successful.
1t Is a positive fact, however, that all
operations are not necessary, and that
majority of them are absolutely under
taken without the slightest chance of
success. The doctors have never been
able to cure blood disease, and a eur
gical operation is their only method Of
treating deep-seated cases, such as can.
Ger and scrofulous affections. Aside
from the great danger, an operation
never did and never will cure cancer, as
the disease never fails to return. Cam
Ger is in the blood, and common sense
teaches anyone that no disease can be
cut from the blood.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1897-10-07
1T Is EASY TO TELL

People who fail to look after their
health are like the carpenter who neg
ects to sharpen his tooIs Peuple are
not anxious about their health soon
enough. II you are mot lite ,well'
Or half sick have you ever thought
that your kidneys may be the cause of
your sickness
1t is easy to tell by setting aside your
urine for twenty four hours; sediment
or settling indicates an unhealthy con-
dition of the kidneys. When urine
stains linen it is evidence of kidney
trouble Too frequent desire to uri-
nate, scanty supply, pain or dull ache
In the back is also convincing proof
thai the kidneys AMI bladder are out
Of order,
There is satisfaction in knowing that
the great remedy DIR. Kilmer's Swamp
Root, fultills every wish in relieving
weak or diseased kidneys and all
forlus OF bladder and urinary troubles.
Not only does Swamp Root give new
life and activity to the kidneys-the
cause of the trouble but by treating
The kidneys it acts as tonic for the
entire constitution. Ii you need a
me1icine take Swamp Root-it cures.
You may have a sample bottle
and pamphlet both sent free by mail.
Mention this newspaper and send
your address to DIR. Kilmer & Co.,
Binghamton, N. Y. The proprietor
of this paper guarantees the genuine
ness of this offer.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1897-10-07
BRITISH HUMOR.
Amusing Remarks From an At
fectiOnate British Cousin.

London, Oct. IA long lead
er which appeared in to-day's s
Vanity Fair affords a striking ex-
ample of the bitter anti-American
sentiment which a section of the
English press is fostering. 1t says,
in part:
''In former attempts to ruffle
our temper the Secretary of State
had the good sense not to 60 too
far. 1t now looks as if he had
just overstepped the limits of our
extraordinary patience, for if we
really mean to maintain our united
empire, if all the embraces ex-
changed, all the honeyed words,
all the cheers and rejoicings of
which we have lately partaken,
mean anything, then it is quite
certain that we cannot allow our
colonies to be menaced even by a
country made by our blood and
our strong arms. This time it
looks as though we would have to
do something to suppress the Yam
KEGS. Unless this constant an
noyance from Washington shall
cease, unless the Americans are
taught to peacefully recognize
that we are great and powerful
nation, gunpowder will have to
be used.
owe do not want to see the
United States put back many
years. We are not in the slightest
degree anxious to make history
for them, but America must un~
derstand that there are bounds to
our good nature, and that we have
a terribly dangerous temper un-
derlying our usually unruffied
pIacidity, temper it will not be
good for her to rouse. Unhap.
PLY, hatred breeds hatred. The
Englishman is beginning to loathe
him whom he once honored with
the name of cousin. Ii the Ameri.
can people hate the English and
the English return the dislike,
what can resuIis We would not
prophesy: we rather pray for the
return of American sanity in time
to cure the follies of youth.
America, after all, is little better
than mere baby"
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1897-10-07

tridges, doves, robbins, larks,
mocking birds or wild turkeys,
between the first day of April and
| the fifteenth day of October in
each year and the person so offend
ing shall be guilty cf misde-
meanor, and fined not exceeding
ten dollars for each offence. "
This is good law, and should be
rigidly enforced.
The Goldsboro Postoffice
changed hands Friday. Mr.. Jno.
w. Bryan, the peerless Demo>
crat who has so faithfully ad>
ministered the affairs OF the of
tice for four years, goes out and
MIR. J. Frank Dobson and his
colored chun Bzzal. Stevens go
in. Of course Frank could not
get along without the negro. and
SO Goldsporo. for the second time
in it's history, is to have negro
clerk in the post Office. MIR. w.
G. Hollowell, populist, is t.
be money order clerk. and Mr..
Frank Beanon is to be in ser
vice. But all this will be changed
oy and by.
The death of Mr. Geo W Rich
ardson, a former citizen Of Colds
boro, where he was greatly este emed,
curredFridaynight atDover, where
he was engaged as bookkeepar for
the Goldsboro Lumber Company
He was q most estinablo man, and
the widowed wife and bereaved fam
lily have the deepest sympathy of our
entire community in their irrepar-
able loss. His remains were brought
to this city Saturday for inter
ment. and the funeral was held
Sunday morning at IL o'clock,
from the Presby byterian church, of
which he was an exemplary member
and former deacon, while residing
here.
TIE farmers are depressed
over the price of cotton. But it
will not always be thus. The time
will come in the South when the
supply of cotton will be much
smaller than it is now, notwith
standing the demand will be
greater. But very little cotton IS
being sold here at present simply
because the price is SO low the
farmers refuse to sell, and n any
of them can hold as long as they
want to do SO. A few years ago,
they were forced to sell at any
price because they were obliged
to pay debts. The Southern far
mer will soon become master of
the situation, and King cotton will
again ascend the throne. There
are bright days ahead for the
South land. Asa people we have
suffered many things, but through
suffering we have grown strongs
| er.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1897-10-07
Hod,. Fhsgs cure nausea, indigestion
ROBINSON FRANKLIN
The Coming Of the Grandest
Shows on Earth A Real HoI
iday.

Every one is on the "qui vive
over the fact that the great Rob
lnson and Franklin Bros Shows
are coming to Goldsboto this
month, Oct. 30 This biggest of
all big shows has every where
met with the most enthusiastic
reception, and the press of other
cities do not hesitate in proclaims
ing 1t the most wonderful exhibi>
ton ever zen n3er canvas. In
point Of novelty Or in numter of
features, no other amusement
enterprise can even approach it.
Its many exclusive features
make it beyond question the
representative big shows OF the
world. 1t requires four massive
trains Of especially constructed
cars to transport it from town to
town, four of the most thorough
ly equipped and handsomely
decorated advertising cars ever
built are brought into service to
herald its coming. and more than
one thouse.nd people employed,
besides three hundred of the
finest horses ever owned by any
amusement institution. There
are three rings, two elevated
stages and quarter mile hippo>
drome track all going at one time
during the performance. The
biological display tainS more
rare wild beasts than any other
two shows. and the largest waters
proof tents ever constructed are
required to properly give this
massive antertainment and ac>
com modate the vast audiences
which daily throng to See the
many wonders contained in these
shows that can be seen nowhere
else on earth.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1897-10-07
SECOND DAY
At the Millinery Opening of M. e. Castex
& Co.'s-A Beautiful Display.

g. Co.'s-A Beautiful Display.
This store can truly be called
the ladies' store, because, as you
enter the front door, the first thing
to greet your eyes Is row of
dress forms all draped with hand
some suitings, dress goods novel
ties, both plain and fancy, with
trimmings to match, such as braid
ed sets, fancy velvets and silks.
1t would be impossible for US to
describe the different suits or
styles, as they are there IN abund
ance; but the fancy silks for waists
and trimmings deserve special
mention: the handsome patterns
and blending Of beautiful colors
are beyond description.
And as you leisurely stroll
along through the store towal d
the millinery department, you see
a handsome line of ready-made
shirts, the style, quality and price
attract your attention so much that
you are bound to stop and wonder
how they can be made and sold at
such a price. And at the same
counter will be found the latest
things in ladies wraps, such as
plush and cloth capes and jackets,
at most any price.
And from there you enter the
Millinery Department and
through the courtesy of Mrs.
Castex we are enabled to give
our readers a slight description
Of some of the many styles that
will be worn this season.
The shapes are large and me-
dium, some few small ones will
be worn, ard nearly all the
crowns are of fancy colors ,draped
with puffed edge of velvet or
felt.
Even when a hat is entirely of
fell, the crown is made full and
the brim either caught in places
or puffed with velvet.
L for is being made to bring
grey into fashion, as IL is the rage
in Paris just now. 1t is shown
in all shades, from very light
silvery grey to a dark node.
Jockey blue comes in these
shades, the chantilly. jockey club
and clochette.
Two new shades which will
frequently be com bined are vio-
let and crocus.
Feathers of all kinds will be
used. the old-sashioned long
p.umes coming in for popular
favor.
Birds. particularly those of
large size. are on many hats.
also aigrettes, both curled and
straight,
Ribbons are shown mostly in
moire. although some satin rib
bous will be used. Many ribbons
are irplaids ard stripes, some
times three shades of the same
color appearing in ribbon. Ac-
Gordon plating Of velvet and of
satin is used on many hats.
A picture hat, shape of ye
olden times, was especially at.
tractive, a deep poke in long
plumes and birds, dropping more
on one side, the latest French
styles
Cold type will not do them jus>
tice, so if you haven't seen them,
go down and they will all take
pleasure in showing you through
the entire store.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1897-10-07
The Mahdi's Successor.

London, Oct. 1.-The latest
Egyptian advices received here
say that the Mahdi's successor
has decided to offer strong resis :
tance to the British advance up
the Nile. A large force of der-
wishes, under the command of the
Emir Mahomid, is now at Me-
tamneh, on the Nile. about half
way between Berber and Khar-
toum, and batteries are being
erected near the Sixth Cataract,
still nearer Khartoum, for the
purpose of obstructing the fur
ther advance of the forces of
Gen. Kitchener,
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1897-10-07
THE GOLDSBORO SCHOOL
OF Shorthand, Typewr,ting and Tele
graphy

graphy.
There has been established in
Goldsboro. a School of Shorthand,
Typewriting and Telegraphy t is
located III the Borden building on
Walnut street Capt. T H Balm is
Secretary of the school. He is him
self graduate Of the great Eastman
Business College, and IL addition to
this he has the advice and counsel OF
men Of wide experience III this line Of
work. Consequently the Goldsboro
School of Shorthand, Typewriting
and Telegraphy is going to be a sue
cess
The invention of the typewriter is
one of the blessings of the country
1t has opened the way to make a
good living to so many boys and
girls, young men and young women.
Every day the demand for type
writer's and shorthand writer's is in
creasing Every day more telegraph
operators are needed. All Of these
places are open to men and women
alike. The trouble heretofore has
been that our people could not Sc
cure these advantages without going
so far away from home that the
travelling expenses alone were very
great. But now the citizens of Colds
boro, the surrounding country, and
the adjacent counties can,
for a small sum of money, put their
sons and daughters in position to
make good salaries and become in
dependent. We shall have more to
say of this school, for We believe it
will prove blessing to our people.
Capt. T. FL. Balm, Secretary, will give
any information.