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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-02-19
St. Louis.

L. Smart made a busines, trip to Edmore
Monday
G. NJ. Ferris OF Standish, spent sunday
with his family in this city
Guy Faunce left for Grand Rapids Mon
dav morning where he has a situation in
bicycle factory.
Mrs. James Callahan OF Ashley, wa, in
town Saturday.
Editor Al Petit of Hancock Mich wa
in the city Friday and made thi, office a
pleasant call.
Henry + IIarraum OF Elm Hal ha,
been granted a pension
DO not forget the Single social to be
given by the Juniors this Friday evening
The Juniors of the High school will give
single social in the Presbyterian social
room this evening. Price 10 cents
Mrs. Anna +. IIoyt, wife OF Valmore
IIoyt, living six miles west OF this place
died last Friday morning, aged 81 years
The funeral was held at the Wright church
Sunday at O'clock.
r. f. Green has finally solved the long
sought for problem Of photogmphing in
colors. lie purchased fine dog last week
and Sunday morning all the colors Of a
rainbow showed plainly upon the beast.
Mrs. James Frear who has been in the
city undergoing surgical treatment 10y DR.
Wheeler for the past two week returned to
her home last Monday perfectly recovered
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-02-19
Forest Kill.

The Naccabees are drawing stone aud
logs for the new hall to be erected this
year.
Rev O J Moon Of st Louis. was here
calling on old friends Monday
Miss Belle Huffman and brother Roe
visited friends near Breckenridge sunday
and Monday.
Ion Stalter has gone to Everett.
Charles Hayes is very sick
Mrs Bert Hamilton, Cnee Miss Lilly
Wood presented her husband with IA
girl Saturday, February 9th.
Silas Randolph aud Charles Pembroke,
two of tine building committee, went to
st. Johns the first Of he week and Sc
cured the design, and specifications Of a
church to have them ready for the new
Disciple church at his place.
About 20 Of the VI f. =. S gave their
s rperintendent, Mr.. L. Ashworth, "a gen
uiua surpr Sc on Tuesday Of last week
Anon other reminders they left HIM q
beautiful chair
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-02-19

British forces advanced steadily, halt
ing every 200 yard, I the purpose of
Allowing the guns to Keep pace. The
massed forces of The enemy soon APP
peared, even covering the surrounding
slopes, constituting II splendid pano-
rama, their eastern nr semi-barbarOus
cCJtumes in the suLiight recalling
square of the Royal Niger Co.'S forces
was soon completely surrounded by
10000 cavalry and iootmen. The re-
AUCTION from the estimate of 10000
male on Jan. 26 was dine TO the death
of two OF the important princes, rulers
of the Moslem states, allies OF the Mo-
hammedan emir of Nupe, and vassals
like the emir of Nupe dependent on the
great Mohammedan empire of Sokoto.
When these two princes and rulers were
killed by the shells of the British their
forces Withdrew from the army of the
emir of Nupe. The Royal Niger troops
continued to advance slowly until they
reached ridge town commanding
Rida. They then took up strong
position on the reverse of the slope and
continued to reconnoiter throughout
the day. Their forces were constantly
harassed by the Fulah sharpshooters,
who daringly advanced within ahundred
yards of the square. Swarms of the
enemy's cavalry charged on the Royal
Niger forces, but they were badly sh at
tered, owing to the effective use of the
Maxim guns. At l0:30 the artillery
began ombarding the towL, six Maxim
guns playing on the gradually retreat
ing masses of the enemy. At neon the
advance company of the troops entered
Bida, which is town three miles
square. BombardIng of portion of
the town was resumed, however, last
ing until 4 O'clock in the afternoon,
when one-half of the Hausa troops took
were wounded. The losses of the Fulah
forces were enormous. The brother of
the emir of Nupe and many of the
princes were severely wounded by a
shell which exploded among the mem
bers of the staff of the emir, killing two
men who were standing within a foot
of him at the time. All Of the Fulah
princes fled in the direction of Sokota
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-02-19

brightest and fullest of promise They are
aiken away by the disease which causes
over one sixth of all the deaths in the
world-the disease which doctors call con-
sumption Consumption has been consid-
cred incurable, and the medical profession
has never made greater mistake than this:
There is absolutely no reason III the world
why consumption should be fatal why It
should be even scrioss. II IS disease OF
the blood, and can be cured absolutely and
always by purifying and enriching the
blood. The only exception 10 this is the
case where the disease has been neglected
and improperly treated until ii is stronger
than the body-uutil the body has become
SO weak as to- have lost the ability to recu-
perate. DR. Pierce's Golden Medical Dis
covery will cure % per cent of all cases of
consumption if used according TO direc-
tons. II also cures all lingering coughs,
bronchial and throat affections. There
is no reason why the child of consurnp-
tive parents need ever have consunp-
ton if its blood and lungs are strength
ened by the proper use Of the Discov-
cry" All who have any reason TO fear
consumption, should read the chapters on
that disease in Dr.. Picrce's Common Sense
Medical Adviser This great medical work
Of 1908 pages, profusely illustrated, has
reached a Gale of over $4,000 copies. 1t
will be sent free of charge on receipt OF III
one-cent stamps 20 cover cost Of mailing
only. G Worlds Dispensary Medical Asso-
citation, Cog Main Street. Buffalo, N. Y.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-02-19
COUNTY NEWS.
We 50 Arcadia.

A great deal OF sickness prevails in
this vicinity at present.
Mrs. Will Beverly and Efford have
been very sick and also Eva Irish who
came to take care of them They are all
improving under the care of DR. Pringle.
Dir and Mrs Irish have been under
the doctors care.
Mrs Harlem Woodland has been quite
sick but is better at this writing
Darius Reed who had an attack of
pneumonia some time ago has had a re-
lapse and Is dangerously weak.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Church are re-
orted sick.
Will Beverly's mother, Ms. Mccain,
of jackson, is helping care for the sick
there.
Mrs ] II Nils is in Alma helping
care for her brothers wife who Is very
i'll with heart trouble and dropsy. DR.
Bagley is attending her.
Miss Harlock closes her school this
week and expects to teach the spring
term Miss Harlock has given good sat
isfactiou.
Mrs Bartlett is getting better
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-02-19
DISCIPLINE WON.
Arabian valor no Match for Modern Ma
chine Gems.

Further particulars of the Royal
Niger Co.'S expedition into the emir of
Nupe's territory add interest to the
movement. The fighting in the vicin-
ity of Bda, the Fulah capital, which
was stopped by darkness on the even
ing of Jan. %. was resumed at day
hight on the morning of Jan. p. Half
of the British forces which consisted Of
500 troops, six Maxims, 26 mounted
officers and 900 carriers, were ordered
to cross ravine near the ridge on
which the troops of the Royal Niger
Co.'S expedition had been stationed
during the night. As they crossed the
rayine it was noticed that the Fuah
scouts were watching. The troops ac-
cordingly formed in half square, tie
guns following. The rear half of the
force then closed on the front half,
forming a complete square. The
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-02-19
South Arcadia.

Can any one tell us whether We are
going to have snow or rain. mud or
sleighing?
Orin EDDY aud wife gave valentine
party to their friends last Monday even
ing. Pop corn and tffy were served and
at suitable hour the postoilice was
opened and then ola my. what hubbub;
each one anxious to get his mail first
All report a good time and wished that
valentine day came oftener
Those who attended the dance at Mel
son Balley's last Friday evening report a
good time.
Benz Counselor has sold twenty acres
Of bis farm to his son
Joseph Weatherwax and family and
Mrs. Mortimer Shocks of Emerson and
Gardner Clark and family of Alma, WIS.,
tied friends at Wagstaff Corner last
sunday.
There will b. a box social al the
Downs school house next Tuesday even.
ing for the benefit of the library Al
are cordially invited.
man IN South Arcadia who has beer
drawing wood has been seen whipping
and abusing his team and if it is no
stopped he will be complained of.
Frank Parks has the lumber anC
shingles on the ground for new barr
which he will erect in the spring.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-02-19
West Pine River.
Bora to Mr. and Mrs Carnaham, re
C, ntly, bright baby girl

Bora to Mr. and Mrs Canadian, re-
C, ntly, a bright baby girl
Word has just been received 10y Mr.. l..
Harris Of this place that the infant son
of his daughter, Mrs. Fred Morrison OF
1t. Johns, recent y fell off the bed break
ing oae Of It's arms.
The Wright school is preparing to
give grind public entertainment en-
qracing representa- Of historical
characters, etc, on the evening of Feb.
% in the Wright school house The
teacher, Prof. Raycraft, extends invita-
tons
On Friday morning Of last week the
people of this community were shocked
as word quickly passed around that Mrs
Val. Hoyt had passed away during the
preceding night. 1t was known that
Mrs. Hoyt's health was impaired for some
time but it was not known that her case
was so serious. The funeral took place
at the Saints church at 2 O'Clock p m.
on Sunday following. The services were
conducted by Rev j. Nc Alister Of Alma
The text was from Psalms 91;l2.
The singing was conducted by
Prof Hull Of Forest Hill, assisted
by his daughter Lizzie.
and friend to us unknown. The ca
pacity of the church was hardly sufficient
to accommodate the unusually large con
gregation of relatives and friends OF the
deceased on this occasion. Her remains
were placed in the Wright cemetery.
Mrs Hoyt was one OF the early pioneers
Of Gratiot county. She was daughter
of the late Fred Wright. whose name is
used to designate this section OF Pile
River. 1t will be remembered that Mr.
Hoyt, husband of the deceased, died in
July last Her mother, Mrs Fred
Wright, died twelve months ago at the
residence of her daughter, near Mt.
Pleasant, and her remains were brought
here for burial. Her sister-in- law, Mrs.
Chas. Wright. died only a few weeks
since at Hart, where she resided. Thus
is will be seen that these related families
are passing through deep waters Of af-
fiction. Mrs. Hoyt leaves quite fam
lily, mostly Of grown up children, but the
two younger boys at home are left or
phans indeed. The kindly traits and
sterling charac er of Mrs. Hoyt are too
well known aud appreciated by the en-
tire community to be dwelt upon by this
writer She will be missed. but kindly
remembered by large coterie Of friends.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-02-19
YOUNG CROOKS.
Owosso Has Gang of Counterfeiters
Who Come to Grief.

Deputy UuIted States Marshal Abel,
of Lansing, lodged two alleged count
erfeiters from Owosso in the Bay county
jail last Friday. Their names are
George Rench, aged %, and Henry
Arnts, aged Is, and are SAID to be two
of gang of five young fellows who
operated at Owosso. The gang made
their headquarters in resort with the
of the woman prOprietress.
They made nickels, and flooded the
coin in such quantities that their re-
turns must haye been very large. The
nickels were made of babbitt metal and
when first made up had a b light APP
pearance, and were easily mistaken fer
genuine. After little however, they
became black. The scheme of the
gang was to visit the small towns
around Owosso. Deputy Abels said
the Grand Trunk towns between ID, =
rand and Lansing are flooded with the
stuff. Their circulation became so
great that they passed current even
when their badness was apparent. 1t
is expected three ore arrests will De
made in the near future. Rench and
Arnts have bee bound over To the
United States court
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-02-19
Has Wheels.

Benjamin Brazelle, scientist and in
ventor, wellknown among men of his
class. CLAIMS to have discovered the key
to electricity and transmutation of
clay into gold, silver, IRON, and TO have
perfected his discoveries TO an extent
that will revolutionlzc the science OF
chemistry. His demonstrations have
been so satisfactory as to enlist the IN
corporation of a company by a plumber
of leading capitalists to put them into
practical effect.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-02-19
Orered Him a Steady Job.

A good story is told of how Daniel
OConnell received the grateful bless
ing of an 1rishman. During the course
of his circuit in Ireland he was able to
secure the liberation of young son Of
Erin who had been charged with some
oifense or other. On second turn
around the country O'Connell again
saved the Irishman from the arm of
law. The prisoner, overwhelmingly
grateful, went up to the advocate, shook
him by the hand and, in the fullness of
his heart, exclaimed: And may the
Lord save We to defend me always, Mr..
O'Conne1l"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-02-19

Adane Nagaw Burcbfield was born
near ]eadville, Pa, April 8. lS47, and
died in Alma. Mich. Feb IS, 1897. De-
ccasea went tn Greenvile, Pa To live, IN
1872, and soon afterward united W tn the
r sbyterian church. On May "A, 1876,
she was married to M. & Osterhout
Three children were born to them, the
tir horn dying in infancy. The hus-
band. son aged rs and daughter
aged ~ are lefr To mourn the loss of "A
Devoted ard self sacrificing wife and
mother. there are also left to mourn
two brothers and a sister. Her l'st days
were MI Of peace and trust IN the Saw
Jour The funeral was held at her late
home "Wednesday afternoon and the re-
mans were laid To rest in Riverside GEM
etcry
! here is 20 be another debate of the
L>ccum League on Thursday evening of
this week. Question, ar solved. that
that the Negro has suffered more from
the Whites than the Indian"
VIM. Lewis of New Haven township,
has deem putting large quantity Of logs
in. al Althouse's mill, Ithaca, making
three trips daily.
We saw man go into Ithaca with a
load IF three foot wood which ne had
drawn If miles and sell it at so cents per
cord Don't that look like hard tlmes)?
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-02-19

Much of life's misery is due to in
digestion; for who can be happy with
a pain i'm his stomach? As II correct
i've and strengthened of the alimentary
organs, Ayers Pills are invaluable,
their use being always attended with
marked benefit.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-02-19
DRY Goods House Failed.

The doors Of Medlcr IL Rogers dry
goods store of Alma, were closed last
Friday because of unpaid Indebtedness
to the amount of "A few thousand dol
lars. The debt is ali on the original
stock. +. f. Pollasky, as creditor,
opened the stock for slaughter sale
SATURDAY. morning. The firm has only
b.. running a year.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-02-19
Serious Accldent Near Alma

j b. Wolf, farmer living one mile
from Alma, was seriously hurt while
unloading logs at Rutterfield NJ lis.
His horses were scared by whistle and
started TO run. Wolf tried to stop
them but was knocked down and run
over by the horses and load of logs.
Three ribs were broken and he was in
iured internally. May die.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-02-19
Elm Grove.
Elm NFove.
Drawing logs is played out.

Drawing logs is played out.
Mrs. Eugene Davis is visiting friends
in Ithaca this week.
II. ), Tucker is buying potatoes at the
Hill. T. Davis and q. f. Mey loaded
car for him last week
We have a man near here who viii be
visited by a regulator committee some of
these fine nights unless he stops beating
his wife. He's been at 1t several times
and deserves punishment.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-02-19
MARCH JURORS.
Gentlemen Who Will Judge the Evidence
at the Coming Tern. Of Court.

Gentlemen Who Will Judge the Evidenc
at the Coming Term Of Court.
Geo. A. Price, Fulton,
John A. Sias, Bethany,
Jerry Eldred, Emerson.
w. f. Clapp, North Star,
e. &. Clark, Washington,
X G.. Campbell, Wheeler,
Il. j. ellsworth, Lafayette,
f. Fuller, Elba,
5. III. Hough. Ithaca.
M. Woodward, Seville,
f. Norris, ST. Ions,
A. Beason, Sumner,
III S. Esenlord, New Haven,
j. w. Chambers North Shade.
A w. Brock, Pine River,
Frank Keifer. Arcadia,
w. +. Lepley, Newark,
Daniel Webster, Fulton.
S. ID. Morrison, Bethany,
Dell Huntoon, Emerson,
A. j. Dean, North Star,
o. j. Sprague, Washington,
j. Wolfgang, Wheeler,
f. NJ. Poet, Lafayette,
Duane Porter, Hamilton,
b. ID. Ackmoody, Elba,
+. w. Brown, Ithaca,
w II. Sibley, Seville,
A. Stronach, St. Louis.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-02-19

frequently happens to the young boys
who make practice Of jumping on
sleighs.
Dewey Cocmer and wife left on the
morning train Monday for the south part
of the State to visit friends.
The Republican caucus for this place
will be held next Wednesday.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-02-19
Tho Minuteness OF Spores.

Every plant in the vegetable kingdom
springs from and produces seeds. The
mushroom and the fungi in general are
no exceptions, only that their reproduc-
tive bodies are termed spores" Some
fungi spores are so inconceivably min
ute that it would require more than
2Oo,OOO,O0O OF them placed side by side
TO cover the space of a square inch.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-02-19

At TrNarkana, Ark, George King
committed suicide sunday night by
cutting his throat with pocket knife
He made an effort to Kill his wife with
an AK, and would have succeeded had
she not fed.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-02-19

Consumption IN It's advanced stages
is beyond the power of man TO cure.
It can be prevented though, by the
timely Use of DR.. Wood Norway Pine
syrup, natures own remedy tor
coughs and colds.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-02-19
MANY a boy starts

~ al - ~
out in life with the
firm determination
of conquering the
world. He means
to achieve success
and we alth and
fame. His intcn-
tons are good, and
his will is strong.
If he has the bodily
strength to carry
him throue h, his
G forts will b e
crow c d 1t Il
achievement. Bod
lily strength and
health are his great
est capital. Without
them he can hope
for nothing. How
many young men
and young women
are cut off just when
the future seems
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-02-19

Fred Wilson. Of Arlpahoe. Okla,
took a young lady TO a dance, Satur-
day night, and quarreled with her.
lie went home and committed suicide
by shooting himself through the
breast with a shotgun.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-02-19
ALMA BUSINESS DIRECT Or 2
BAN K < r S.

III ). TURCK & Goa general banking
N business transacted. Dealers in Foreign
and Domestic Exchange. Special attention
given 10 Collections. Office hours $50 TO II &c
a. m; 12 30 10 1880 D. m. standard Time.
WIN. 5. TUROK. A. W. WRIGHT. u. =. WARD
j II. SEAvER.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-02-19

When the hair has fallen out, leav-
ING the head bald, If the scalp is not
shiny. there is n chance OF remaining
the hair by using Halls Hair Re-
newer.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-02-19
THE GREAT 3nth Day.
ErE INTC EE R ENTEDx

C,Yy IUTccTE R TENIEDx
produces the above rc-ults In 80 days. IL acts
POWERFULLY and quick cures when all Others tall
luug men viii rsgatn their lost manhood. ana Old
', cn Wii, receive. their youthful Ngor by using
-tFylNO. Ii quickly aud surely restores Nervous
..sf lost Vltaiity lmpotency Nightly Emissions.
80 Power Failing Memory. Wasting Diseases, and
q elects OF soli-ablsc or and indiscrCtion
yhich units one tor S'Hjy. business or marriage IL
,t only by starting az the seat OF disease but
great nerve tonic aud blood builder, bring
4"s back the pink glow Ia pale cheeks and re-
.tOtIng the fire or youth. IL wards OIL insanity
nd Consumption. Insist on having RENINO, no
other II can be carried in vest pocket. by mail.
81 90 per package, or six tor $500, with posi-
tiVs. written guarantee to cure or refund
t.le money. Circular free. Address
ROYAL MEDICINE CO.. SO River ST.. CHICAGO, I'LL
SllIltN ~ 3. Vpp
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-02-19
LODGES

4 LIMA Chapter, NO. i23. k. A. Nj. Regular
Il IN lettings OF Monday night on or after full
moon.
w. PAINE, Sec'y
NJ. POLLASKY, HIP.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-02-19
PROFESSIONAL

r A. BAGLEY, Physician and Surgeon
Z. ON ce, Opera House Block. Once hours
I 80 to $3.50 and TO p. m Diseases of the
eye and ear special
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-02-19

TREE METHODIST CHURCH.--Services
every Sunday at II go II. III. aud 1900 p. N.
sunday School at lO;0J a. IN. PRAYER Meetings
Tuesday and Friday evenings ALI are cordial
~ invited 10 attend. REV, WIN WATSON,
Pastor
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-02-19

BAPTIST CHI RCH Morning servic, 1880
o sunday school Il;46 Evening service 100,
Young peoples meeting 100 sunday evening
Prayer 'neettng Thursday evenings. Rev
II. W Clough, Pastor.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-02-19

| f. SUYDAM, NJ. D., Physician and Surgeon
j, Once opposite Church block.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-02-19

EARL q. TORREY. Attorney at-Law. special
+ attention given collections. Alma Mich.
Opposite post-oiiice.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-02-19

IA CHURCH Morning service 1880; Sun.
nj, day .cnool 1890. evening service 90,
Young copies meeting Tuesday evening 200
REV. j. W. MCALLIsTER, Pastor.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-02-19

ALMA LODGE, F. K A. M.-Regular meetings
Y Oh Saturday on or befol @ fun moo.
+. MONrlGEL, W. NJ,
W A. PAINE, Sec'y
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-02-19

EPISCOPAL CHURCH--Services a2e held
Z every Sunday morning 80 n, IN. Eyer
ing FOOD. u.
Rev. II. b. JEFFERSON, Rector.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-02-19
SOCIETIES.

II Il. CHU KCH-Services at the home Of Mrs.
U, 4 Emsley each alternate sunday.
MRS Ida j. WOOD, Pastor in charge
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-02-19

ORESBYTEkIAN CHURCH-Mornlng service
lO:3O; sunday school 1900 Evening service
20. REV. ". F. JONEe. Pastor
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-02-19

ALMA CHAPTER, o. e S. No. 43--Reeular
II meetings on he hrst Friday OF each month
MRS ABBIE MONTIGEL, w. Matron.
w. a. PAINE SEC'Y.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-02-19

VNIGRTs OF PYTHIAS-Flt7 James Lodge,
n No, %, X. of T. hold It's regular meetings
every other w ednesday riRht.
CARTS BROWN &. G.
J. +. MEDLER, X. of X. Il s
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-02-19

Nm MOYER RELIEF CORPS, No. is3, meet
III every second and fourth Wednesday in che
month at q. a. X. hall:
Mrs. Orilia Kiilburn, Mrs. n. A. BoRardus,
Secretary. President.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-02-19

r A. K.--WilliRm Meyer Post, No. l62, Depart.
u. ment of Michigan, G., A. r.. meet on I'd sat.
urday of each month 81 1900 p. IN. and or the
ith Satur lay of each month at 200 p. m.
w. s. TURCk. com nander.
WM GARGETT Adiutant.