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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-09-10
HALIFAX FORT STRENGTHENED.
British Military Authorities Making
Important Changes There.

In a quiet way the British military
authorities are strengthening the sta
ton at Halifax, Ms. The imperial
troops in the garrison there are TO be in
creased by the addition of COO royal ar.
tillerymen, making the total 900. II
is probable that the Royal Berkshire
regiment will be sent direct TO England
from Halifax instead OF to Bermuda as
intended.
Plans have been made for new quicl,
firing battery TO be constructed at Point
Pleasant by the imperial authorities
Out of the sum voted by the imperial
government for Halifax an amount will
be taken 10 erect a commodious stable
as ii is the intention of the military
authorities to place here two or more
batteries Of royal horse artillery. Tn,
horses will be purchased at Halifax. but
the guns and all equipments will be sent
from England. It is also stated that
next summer quick firing battery will
be constructed on Georges island. The
guns will be of the very latest pattern
Another powerful search light in add.
ton to the one proposed for Sleepy cove
is 70 be erected in prominent position
near the entrance to the harbor
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-09-10
THE FLYING BICYCLE.
Aerial Wheel VIII Never he Realized,
Says Maxim.

Suggestions of flying bicycle have
been numerous in recent years, but
Hiram Maxim, Of Maxim gun fame,
gives cold encouragement to the am
bilious wheeler who would rise with
the lark and while away his leisure in
midair.
1t will never be possible for a man TO
drive the flying machine with his feet,
Mr.. Maxim told an interviewer the
other day, because the power man can
develop IN this way 5 50 small, in com
parison with the weight Of the machine,
added TO his own weight.
Though a man may work up 20 one
horse power for few seconds, Mr.
Maxim explains, in. order to fly he would
have TO work up 20 and maintain two
Or three horse power, and his machine,
NOR over. must be of practically no
weight at all. a man would require
two or three horse power 10 lift his own
weight. and "a machine Of any weight
would require increased power in pro-
portion.
Or the whole this assurance of Mr.
Ma, IN vi III prolabiy be received with
consolationl rather than disappoint-
ment to cycledorp.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-09-10
Elm Hall.
From The Gratiot County Enterprisc.)
James Foy, Alma. Saturday.

From The Gratiot County Enterprisc)
James Foy, Alma Saturday.
James Wallace of Sumner was the
guest of Capt. Connors Tuesday.
Nearly the entire population of this
village took in the circus in Riverdale
Friday.
Ira Swain, who has lately been making
his home i'll Barryton, is in town for a
few days.
Miss Edna Sly has returned home
after few weeks visit with her sister III
Winchester.
The state fair has been the attraction
which has taken several Elm Hall
residents to Grand Rapids this week.
Two or three of our bicycle boys
seem to have desire TO clock horns
with the Riverdale cycle club. Don't
bite off more than you can chew, boys.
School began Monday, with Prof w.
j. Lansing in the superintendent chair
again. Mr. Lansing has been spending
his vacation i'll Big Rapids and, judging
from his weight, has had "a most
pleasant summer of it.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-09-10

Frank Ingram labor on highway ....... OO
The committee appointed 10 investigate the
needs OF mn electric fire alarm system report
unfaVOrahlv 10 the scheme as presented.
Report of the committee accepted and upoi
motion committee discharged
Trustee Dean offers;
Moved seconded aud carried that the ordi'
nance presented 10y trustee Tinker at the las
regular meeting be placed upon it, second
reading. Ordinance WAS read Moved, seconded
ana carried that the Village acquire Title o5
purchase or otherwise IL all That property
south of Tinker n Ilannahs mill aud north ul
the river for Village purposes.
Upon motion council adjourned.
h. A. BAGLEv, EARL G. TORREY.
President. Clerk
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-09-10
Try Aliens Foot-Ease,

\ powder TO be shaken into the
shoes. At this season your feet feel
swollen and hot, and get tired easily.
If you have smarting feet or tight shoes,
try Aliens Foot Ease. 1t cools the feet
and makes walking easy. Cures and
prevents swollen and sweating feet.
blisters and callous spots Relieves
cornS and bunions of all pain and gives
rest and comfort. Try it to-day Sold
by all druggists and shoe stores for Poe.
Trial package FREE. Address, Allen
s. Olmsted, lie Roy, n Y.
955-4m
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-09-10
LANGUAGE OF JEWELRY.
Symboiisn Is Carried Into Articles
for EemaIe Adornment.

Human fancy, which looks for SYM
bolic meaning in everything, has found
the proper symbolism of iewelry 1t
is said, remarks the Philadelphia Rec
ord, that in making a present of jew
elry the first matter to DE considered
is the color of the hair of the recipient.
1t is supposed that brunettes possess
mainly positive qualities, as intelli-
gence, discretion, etc, while the blends
are believed 10 be more lively and ideal
~ inclined Since silver symbolizes
fancy and enthusiasm il should prevail
in the jewelry of dark-haired persons,
for thus they receive what they lack
poetry and idealism. In the jewelry Of
blends, however, gold should predomi-
nate, for this metal will dampen their
vivacity and weaken their fancy.
Of the gems rubies and garnets are
considered the symbols for wisdom and
good common sense. and are, therefore,
fit gifts for blends. Other gems best
suited for light-haired beauties are the
topaz, the turquoise and the sapphire.
Brunettes should be presented with the
amethyst, the stone of hope or the en-
erald.
The king Of gems, the diamond, is the
symbol for elegance. 1t suits all, the
blond and the brunette. Pearls SYM
bolize tears in popular superstition.
and brides particularly should not wear
these gems of the sea. for the wearing
OF them at the wedding indicates the
coming Of fearful DAYS.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-09-10
RIVerdaie.

(From The Gratiot County Enterprlse)
S. +. Downs of Grand Rapids was the
guest of w. ID. Strong over Sunday.
Mrs. r. +. Moblo and daughter Hazel
spent Tuesday with friends in Alma
Miss Blanche Woodward of Alma spent
couple of days in the early part of the
week with Riverdale friends.
Among those who took i'll the State
Fair at Grand Rapids this week we may
mention d. Fleming and Il. 5. and f.
Il. Keys.
j. b. Adams was entertaining num-
Der of relatives during the week among
whom were Mrs. Panney, Mrs Wallace
and Mr.. Frank Adams and wife of st.
Charles.
Albert Miner is intending to leave
during the coming week for the south
on combined business and pleasure
trip. He will go the entire distance on
his wheel.
r. +. Moblo completed taking inven-
tory of his hardware and furniture stock
Thursday. He is well pleased with the
result as showing more fully the volume
of the year, business.
Mrs. Anna Connolly wishes to extend
her thanks to those who so kindly assisted
her in obtaining some compensation for
taking care Of Mac. Mckee, township
charge, during his illness.
Jehiel Woodward has severed his con-
nection with the firm of Lathrop q
Woodward and will soon leave for
Tennessee. NJ. Q. Lathrop will continue
the business at the old stand.
Mrs. Emma Twiss who came here on
a visit with her mother some weeks ago
has been very sick with typhoid fever
but we are pleased TO state that she is
better and will be out again in a few
days.
The dog killer has been getting in his
work in this vicinity during the past
week Several valuable dogs have been
killed and some not so valuable. Some
one will hear something drop some Of
these days
a Township Sunday School conven-
ton will be held in the NJ. f. church
Sunday, September 10th at which ime
an excellent program will berundcr.i by
some of the most noted divineS and
church workers of the county.
Horace Hudson came to the conclusion
that the quietude of Riverdale was more
conclusive to his comfort than the hub
bub and confusion incident to a great
circus. He, accordingly left Mat Whom
after a one day stay with him and he
may now be found behind the counters
of Keys store.
The musical given in the church last
Saturday evening was the most enjoy
able event of the season, and thoroughly
deserved the large attendance Which il
had. Particularly pleasing We're the
songs by Miss Minnie Jones Of Pequam-
ing and Mr.. Case of Mt Pleasant al
though Miss Jones sang with some diff
ficulty owing to a severe cold. Some of
the instrumental selections rendered by
local talent were IA surprise to many who
did not know of the skill in that direction
attained by few of our young ladies
Great credit is due TO Mr.. Sage for the
success of the evenings entertainment
and we assure him that we await with
pleasure, another one Of his "class re-
hearsals"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-09-10

My boy came home from school one
day with his hand badly lacerated and
bleeding, and suffering great pain, - says
Mr.. +. j. Schall, with Meyer Bros.
Drug Co, st. Louis, Mo Il dressed the
wound, and applied Chamberlain Pain
Balm freely All pain ceased, and in a
remarkably short time it healed without
leaving a scar. For wounds. sprains,
swellings and rheumatism know of no
medicine or prescription equal to it. l
consider it household necessity" The
% and 30 cent sizes for sale by BIvINS q
RHODES.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-09-10
Lake and Rail to Chicago
and Milwaukee.
Graham & Morton Transportation Go.

Steamer Lines from Benton Harbor
and st. Joseph, Mich, to Chicago and
Milwaukee, connecting at st. Joseph
with the Chicago q West Michigan Ry.
This line operates the first class side
wheel steamers CITY of Chicago" and
City of Milwaukee" and the propellers
city of Louisville" and Woods, "
making trips twice daily 20 Chicago
during June, July, August and Septem-
Der, daily trips remainder of season,
and tri-weekly trips TO and from Mil
waukee. Service first class, fare lower
than all rail routes. Docks, Chicago,
foot of Wabash Ave Milwaukee, foot
Of Broadway For further information
address.
j. II. GRAHAM, President,
BENTON ii ARROR. MlCH.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-09-10
A cure for bilious collie.

RESOURCE, ScREvEN Co., Gal have
been subject to attacks of bilious collie
for several years Chamberlain Collie.
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy is the
only sure relief 1t acts like a charm.
one dose of it gives relief when all other
remedies fail.-G. d SHARP For sale
by BIVINS q RHODES.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-09-10
1t Saves the Croupy Children.

SEAvIEw, Waive have a splendid
sale on Chamberlain Cough Remedy,
and our customers coming from far and
near, speak of it in highest terms Many
have said that their children would have
died Of croup if Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy had not been given. -KEIIANl
q OURREN. The % and 30 cent sizes for
sale by BIVINS & RHODES.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-09-10
Evervhndy SaNs So.

Cascarets Candy Cathartc the most won
derfui medical discovery OF the age, p cas-
ant and refreshing TO the taste, acl gently
and positively Oh kidneys, liver and bowels,
cleansing the entire system, dispcl colds
cure headache, fever, habitual cons irallon
and biiOusness. Please buy and try IA box
of &. G.. &. to-day; 10, -, 80 cents. Sold and
guaranteed to cure by all druggists.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-09-10

Who are injured by the use of coffee.
Recently there has been placed in all
the grocery stores a new preparation
called GRAIN-O, made Of pure grains,
that takes the place of coffee The most
delicate stomach receives it without dis
tress, and but few can tell it from coffee.
1t does not cost over "A as much. Child
rem may drink it with great benefit.
10 and Poe per package Try 1t.
Ask for GRAIN-O.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-09-10

Owing to over-crowding and bad vent
il ton, the air Of the schoolroom is often
close and impure, and teachers and
pupils frequently suffer from lung and
throat troubles. To all such we would
say, try Chamberlain Cough Remedy.
For coughs, colds, weak lungs and
bronchial troubles no other remedy can
compare it. Says \. G. Freed, Superin-
tendent of Schools, Prairie Depot, Ohio !:
Having some knowledge of the efficacy
of Chamberlain Cough Remedy, have
no hesitation in recommending it TO all
who suffer from coughs, lung troubles,
etc. For sale by BIvINs d RHODES.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-09-10
RICH MEN IN KANSAS.
Every Town Has One Who Is Meas
ured by "A Local standard.

Town one VINO Meao-
ured by Local standard.
There are no rich men in Kansas
towns. The men who own a million dol
lars worth of property number less
than half a score in the whole state,
says Atlantic. Those who number half
a million dollars worth of property
might ride together in a sleeping car,
with an upper berth or two 10 spare.
Every town has its rich man, measured
by local standard, who is frequently
a retired farmer turned banker, but
not one in five of these is rated at $780,
600. Yet each is the autocrat Of his
county, if he cares to be. The main
spring that moves the towns daily ma
chinery may be found in the back room
of the bank. There it is decided wheth-
er or not the bonds shall be voted.
There it is often determined whether
there shall be eight or nine months of
school. There the village chronicles are
spread upon the great ledgers every
day. The town banker supplies the
money for every contest If he is wise,
he watches his little corner of the world
as a spider watches from his web. The
great trust which he keeps requires a
knowledge of the details Of the game
that men are playing around him. Yet
with all his power, this town banker
would be counted a poor man in the
city. Seldom is his annual income as
much as $4,000. But he lives in the best
house in the town. The butcher saves
his best cuts for him, the grocer puts
aside his best vegetables, and the whole
town waits IN do his Kidding
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-09-10
Do Not Be Imposed On

Always insist on getting Foley's Hon
cy and Tar, as it is positively, absolutely
and unqualitiedly the best cough medi-
cine. Accept no substitute. BVINs d
RHODES.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-09-10
HELLO!

Did you say that you We're not feeling
well and that your stomach was out of
order: Well then, try a bottle of DR..
Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin and you are
sure of relief. Constipation and in
digestion cured. Sick headache cured.
Greatest oon to mankind and is being
appreciated by thousands. l0c will get
you "A trial size bottle Larger sizes SOC
and 81 90. OF b. S. Webb
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-09-10
For Sale.

House and lot in block 2S, lot /, 2 and
3, village of Alma, known as the Pritch-
ard property. Will sell cheap for cash.
or will trade for farm land Write TO
j. 5. Weidman Weidman, Mich, for
prices, etc. Yours respectfully,
945-tf j : WEIDMAN.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-09-10
German Lessons.

Parties wishing private lessons in Ger
man will do well TO see me. | will also
start a class for children and will make
the extreme low price of 30 cents pei
month.
962-4w. PAUL ENGIEMAN.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-09-10
Found

At BIvINs IL RHODES drug store a
marvellous cure for all kidney com
plants, nervous exhaustion and female
weakness. 1t is Foley's Kidney Cure.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-09-10
RIGHT IN IT.

That's where DIR. Caldwells Syrup
Pepsin is The greatest remedy for the
stomach that was ever put together.
Absolutely vegetable with the exception
of the Pepsln. Are you cOnstipated
Then try Syrup Pepsin. Have you in
digestion or sick headache: Then use
Syrup Pcpsin. Send Toe for trial
bottle and You will be convinced. Large
size 5Oc and 81 90. \ true family rem
edy. At b > Weebb'S.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-09-10

DR. j. II. Mclean Liver and Kidney
Balm is an unfMling remedy for all
diseases of the liver, kidneys or urinary
organs 1t Is "A certain cure for Bright :
disease, dropsy diabetes, gravel, kidney
weakness, incontinence of urine bed
wetting in children, biliousness, liver
complaint and female troubles. \ trial
of this great remedy will convince
you Of its curative power Price SlOO
bottle. For sale by b. ). Webb
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-09-10
It Hits the Spot

When suffering from severe cold
and your throat and lungs feel sore. take
a dose of Foley's Honey and Tar, when
the soreness Will be at once re-
licycd, a warm grateful feeling
and healing OF the parts affected
will be experienced and you will say:
1T feels SO good, IT HITS THE SPOT. -
1t Is guaranteed BININS q RHODES.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-09-10
Going Down Hin

People
suffering
from Kid
ney Diseases
feel gradual
but steady loss of
strength and vital
ity. They should
lose no time in trying
Foley Kidney Cure, "A
Guaranteed Preparation.
BIVIN> d RHODES.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-09-10
Village Council

ALMA, MICH, SEPT. :, 1881
Regular meeting OF the Common tOuuci
for the Village of Alma on the above
date In the Council Chambers
Present Pres Bagloy, trustees lass pOlla. X,
Brcwb6ker and Tinker
Absent Trustee Dean. ana wilson
Minutes OF last meeting were read and up1l
motion approved as read
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-09-10
SO Cleveland 10 MaCkinaC and Return
81 Toledo 10 MaCkinaC and Return
Sc Detroit 10 MaCkinaC and Return

The above special tourist rates will be
put into effect June goth, via DETROIT
x CLEVELAND STEAM NAVIGA-
TON co. s new mammoth steel pas
senger steamers. The round-trip from
Cleveland, including meals and berths,
costs SIG, from Toledo $l4, from Detroit
81 30. Send two cents for illustrated
pamphlet. Address,
y. a. SCHANTZ, G.. y. A.
Detroit, Mich.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-09-10

alORTG AGE SALE:-Dcfault having been
vi made in The conditions Of Mortgage eX-
ccuted by Nellie Derry 10 +. Covert, dated
April 26 1893 and recorded April o. 1898 in the
Office of the Register Ot Deeds Tor GratOt
county. In Michigan. IN Liber Il of Mortgages
on page 30. which said Mortgage and the Hc-
complaining note were a afterwards duly assign
ed by said - T.. covert 70 ~. T. covert and
said assignment duly recorded in the Office OF
the said re gister OF Deeds IN Liber - OF Mort
cages on page 40, on which Mortgage there Is
claimed To- be- due at the date OF this notice
Eve Hundred and Fourteen Dollars ana ninety
cents besides an Attorney fee of Twenty-Five
Dollars stipulated in said Mortgage 10 be paid
should any proceedings be taken 10 foreclose
eaid Mortgage: and 10 suit CT pTOcet dlng at
law or in equity having been instituted TO re-
cover any part of the debt secured by said
mortgage Therefore by virtue OF the power
of sale in said Mortgage contained, and or the
statute in such case made and provided, notice
l. hereby gwen that on Monday. the 10Th day
of October, a. d. lS91, AT nlne O clock IN the
forenoon at the north front door OF tue Court
House for GratiOt county in Michigan, in the
village Of Ithaca in snid county. there Will be
sold at public Vendue 10 the highest bidder,
piece of land commencing two chains and
fifty two( ks west Of the northeast corner or
the northeast quarter of the northwest quar-
ter of section one O) in township ten (lOl north
of range tnre" 90 west. Thence running west
along the center of the highway four 90 rods,
thence south nine 80 rods. thence east -four GJ
rods, thence north TO the place OF beginning.
i he same being situate in Ithaca township,
Gratiot county, Michigan.
Dated July 70, 1877.
go f COVERT.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-09-10

A Household Necessity
No family should be without Foley 5
Collie Cure, for all bowel complaints.
BIVINS x RHODES.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-09-10

Educate Your Bowels WIN Sascarcts
Candy Cothartic, cure constipation forever
lOc 2oc. Ii Z. G. fail, druggists refund money
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-09-10

MORTGAGE SALE:-Oefault having been
wi made in the conditions OF Mortgage eX-
ecuted by George D. Konk and Martha konk 10
Sarah A. Abbot. dated January ~, loSZ ana re-
corded I'm the office OF the Register OF Deeds
Tor Gratiot county, in Michigan. on January
81 1882 In Liber 90 of Mortgages. on page 5's;
on which Mortgage there Is claimed TO be due,
M the date of this notice. Four Hundred and
Twenty mine Dollars and thirty cents, besides
an Attorney fec OF Fifteen Dollars, stipulated
an said Mortgage 20 be paid should any proceed
ings be taken 10 fOreCOse said mortgage ana
no SUN or proceeding at law or IN equity having
been instituted 10 recover any part OF the debt
secured bv raid Mortgage; IN reiore' by
virtue Of the power OF sale In "a Mortgage
contained and of the statute in such case
made and provided Notice II hereby given
that on October % 1891. AT one O'Clock ~ tue
afternoon al the north front door OF the Court
House for GratiOt county, in Michigan IN ne
village of Ithaca, ia said county, there VIII be
sold AT public vcnduc 10 the highest bidder the
premises described in said Mortgage, VIZ: The
east bait IF the west half Of the southeast
qunft3f Ot section three. m Township Twelve
NurtD. OF Range Two West, i'm Michigan.
Dated July -, 1884,
SARAH a AHIl IT
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-09-10
To Cure Consultation Forever.
There is a Class of People

Take Ctscarets Candy Cathartic. l0c or CSC
II g. G. G. fail TO cure, druggists refund money
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-09-10

Educate Your bowels with Cascarcts.
Candy Cathartic, cure constipation forever
Zoe. 25c. III G. G. G. fail, druggists refund money
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-09-10
SARAH A. ABB ~

pcrrIns y Baldwin. Attorneys for Mortgage.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-04-04

systems Of both captive and dirisible balloons
for nse in war.
Tho material Of q balloon detachment r. war
consists OF these elements: THE balloon. Of
different fabrics and forms In the various ma
tions-Enoh detachment usually carries two
balloons, one as n reserve in case OF accident;
() the wagon for transporting the balloon; az
the wagon for the cable. with the reel on which
IL 10 v ound lin some services the balloon and
cable WAGONS are combined; In others they are
separate, and ~ the wagons for TRANSPORTING
tho Initiating gas. which is hydrogen in all ser.
vices. 1t is compressed under great pressure
and carried in steel tubes. These tubes dis
charge by means Of a s~top-cock into n main cor
per tube for each wagon. The gas is then con-
veyed by q system Of hose into tho balloon.
There are two systems OF furnishing gas In the
field. Ono Is TO carry 1t in the steel tubes. after
IL has bten made in n depot or purchased from
chemical works In which hydrogen occrrs as n
by-produnt from some commercial chemical;
tho other to make tho vas iu the field In n gon.
orator carried in a special wagon. This latter
system is open to the objection that the gem
orator wagons are very heavy and difficult TO
transport over any but the best roads.
Then there is t5) the basket or car. IN which
arc carried field glasses, or telescopes Of great
power. the instantaneous Photographic aupa-
ratus. telegraph and telephone Instruments.
barometer. and appliances for making outline
maps aud writing reports.
In SONS services the telegraph and telephone
wires are contained In the cable; in others, they
are independent of It.
Several bicycles are generally attached to .
balloon detachment for oouriers and scouts.
Carrier pigeons sometimes form part Of the
equipment OF o deput. In case q fort or garri-
son is.surrounded and besieged. the balloons
going out will take several pigeons and send