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The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-01-18
sco,,,. a,opcert Orchestr..

An organization long needed in this
section is now an actuality. and as re-
suit, first class music. rendered by ca
pable performers. can now be obtained
for concerts. church services, masses, etc.,
az well as for music OF lighter oh arac
ter and for the ball room will be found
unsurpassed. Mr.. Scott, personally, will
also receive limited number of pupils on
reed and brass Instruments, and on that
most delicate OF all Instruments, the
human voice. Address
FREDERICK SCoTT,
Jewell House. Calumet.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-01-18
NECESSITIES COSTLY.
In Paris Water Is the Most Precious and
Exclusive Drink.

In Paris Water Is the Most Precious and
Exclusive Drink.
"Water is the most precious and ex-
elusive drink you can order In Paris,
writes Lillian Bell in letter from the
French capital to The Ladies' Home
Journal. "Imagine that, you who let
the water run to cool it'll In Paris they
actually pay for water in their houses
by the quart. Artichokes and truffies
and mushrooms and silk stockings and
kid gloves are SO cheap here that it
makes you blink your eyes. but eggs
and cream and milk are luxuries. Silks
and velvets are bewilderingly inexpen-
sive. but cotton stuffs are from America
and are extravagances. They make them
up into costumes and trim them with
velvet ribbon. Never by any chance
could you be supposed to send cotton
frocks to be washed every week. The
luxury of fresh, starched muslin dresses
and plenty of shirt waists is unknown.
"I never shall overcome the ecstasies
of laughter which assail me when l see
varieties of coal exhibited in tiny shop
windows, set forth in high glass dishes,
as we exploit chocolates ut home. But
we'll thy may respect it. for it is really
very much cheaper to freeze to death
than to buy coal in Paris. The reason
of all this is the city tax on every chick
en-, every carrot, every egg brought into
Paris. Every mouthful Of food is taxed.
This produces an enormous revenue, ana
this is why the streets are SO clean. u
Is why the asphalt Is as smooth as 9
ballroom floor. It Is why the whole o.
Paris is as beautiful as q dream.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-01-18

Don't bs p,rsu adsi into by ny I'm
ments without reputation or merit
ChamberIain's Pain Balm costs no more,
and it's merits have been proven by test
OF many years. Such letters as the fol-
lowing, from l.. G.. Bagley, Hueneme,
CAL, are constantly beng received: Tho
best remedy for pain have ever used is
Chamberlain's Pain Balm, and say 80
after having used it in my family for sew
eral years." 1t cures rheumatism, lame
back. sprains and swelling. For sale by
Sodergren & Sodergren. Druggists.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-01-18
Buckieu,sArntca saIve

The best salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores. Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever
Scores, letter, Chspped Hands, Chill
biains. Corns. and all Skin Eruptions.
and POSITIVELY cures Piles, or no pay re-
CURED. 1t is guaranteed to give perfect
satisfaction or money refunded. Price
25 cents per box. For sale by ID. 7.
Macdonald.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-01-18
A Star Attraction Lost.

Barnes-People talk about Jonah as
though he were the unluckiest man the
world ever saw.
Shedd-And so he was. Think Of tho
hard luck of man who has passed
through HIS experience in not being an
actor. With the notoriety that that lit
tie whale experience gave him Jonah
could have played to full houses indef-
nitely. Boston Transcript.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-01-18
A Novel Plan.

When Lawson TAFT. the English sur
geon, and his wife were driving through
the city of Montreal one hot summer
morning, Mrs. TAFT, observing large
blocks of ice standing opposite each
door, remarked, ''See what novel plan
they have Of keeping the air nice and
cool by exposing small icebergs opposite
each door.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-01-18

Merchant Ito applicant for position)
Are You . good pennan and good
spelleri
Applicant (who has recently gradual
cd from public schools with high hon.
ors)-No, sir. cannot spell we'll, nei-
Their can write legibly, but In physiol-
ogy, astronomy, geology and zoology !
am an expert.
Merchant (testily to clerk in next
room)--John, send In some one with q
practical education. Minneapolis Trib-
uue.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-01-18

Mrs. Mary Bnd, Harrisburg. Pa, says:
my child is worth millions to me; vet
would have lost her by Group had / not
invested 25 cents in bottle OF One Min.
ute Cough Cure. Ittu es coughs, colds,
bronchitis, pneumonia and all throat
and lung troubles. 1t ia pleasant to
take. safe to use and sure to cure.
SoDERGREN & SoDERGREN.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-01-18
POrrraftuFe.

For while the wings Of fancy still are free.
And can view this mimic show of thee
Time las but half succeeded in his theft,
Thyself removed, thy power TO soothe
me left. COwPER
You see how important it is that your
friends possess mimic show" of thy
self, as the poet calls really good por-
trait. You can obtain perfect likeness
and most artistic picture at Herman's
studio
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-01-18

II the eyes get tired and red from
keeping late hours or from long travel,
lay upon the lids in the morning before
dressing soft white linen cloth that
has been dipped in water as hot as You
can bear it, When the cloth cools, dip
1t in the hot water again. In half an
hour your eyes will be free from all dis
tressing sensations
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-01-18

Prosperity comes quickest to the man
whose liver sin good condition. DeWitt's
Little Early Risers are famous little pills
for constipation. biliousness, indigestion
end all stomach and liver troubles.
SoDERGREN < SoDERGREN
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-01-18
Over Sauer's Sample Room.

Miss Allie Hughes, Norfolk, Va, was
frightfully burned on the face and neck.
Pain was instantly relieved by DeWitt's
Witch Hazel Salve, which healed the in
jury without leaving scar. 1t is the
famous pile remedy.
SOpERGREN 4 SopERGREN.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-01-18
SoDERGREN 4 SoDERGRI
Lake Linden STAGE.

Stage leaves Pearce's livery stable
Lake Linden, every day at 8 a. m. 10 a.
m, I and p. m. Stageleayes McCure's
livery stable, Red Jacket, at 8 a. m, 10
q. m, and and 4. p. m.
THOMAS PEARCE,
JAMES MCCLURE,
Proprietors.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-01-18

The city OF Santa Fe, the capital of
New Mexico, was founded 500 years
ago by Juan de, Onate, and there has
never been rata meuse or cat with
In its corporate limits. The air is too
high and dry for rodents and felines.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-01-18
Fall and winter styles.

Having received a fine stock of cloths,
suitable for fall and winter suitings, and
overcosts l invite an inspection. Suits
made to order. fit guaranteed and the
prices very low. Give mo call.
NJ. JOHNSON,
Over Sauer's Sample Room.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-01-18

It IL estimated that the United King
dom produces something like 900, O0o,-
600 gallons Of milk every year over ana
above what 10 used on the farms Tor
rearing calves, etc. ts.tAi - 81
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-01-18

Champagne owes its quality to the
coil, q mixture Of chalk, silica, light
clay and oxide Of iron. and to tho great
care and delicate manipulation in man
ufacture.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-01-18

"No, SIR" said the Kansas editor.
"your services are no longer required. =
'May I venture to ask why I'm dis
chargeds" a .
"You're too blamed funny. That
style may do in the blase and heartlesf
east, but when you refer to death in 9
cyclone as a terrible blow to the fam
iiy you overdo it out here. "-Detroi'
News.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-01-18

After the oonquests of Mexico and
Peru emeralds were SO abundant that
one Spanish nobleman took home three
bushels Of them.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-01-18

o n'e--Who is your favorite writers
,h su"e-My guardian. He signs all my
''soas' You know. Detroit Free Presa
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-01-18

In Holland the average product for
COWS 10 so pounds of butter and lse
pounds of cheese per annum.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-01-18

Houses go s1et.
Apply to Joseph PintoD. $50 Pine
street.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-01-18

London has an army of 100. 900 pick
pocketa stst
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-01-18

Clothes cleaning, dyeihg. repairing.
altering and pressing promptly and
neatly done. All work guaranteed TO
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-01-18

FIOFo huLIeIuCLOIy1
MICHIGAN Dye WORKS.
Over 312 Fifth street.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-09-16
N. F. McClinton, M. D.

DR.. Nelson f. McClinton has decided
to locate in Alma, which decision his
many friends here will be pleased to
learn of. He has rented rooms in the
new Pollasky block and will be very
nicely located. DR.. McClinton is grad.
uate of the medical department of the U.
of NJ. of the class of '9S having COM
pleted four years course. The follow
ing is a clipping from the Cass City
Enterprise of September S;
Dr. Nelson +. McClinton left for Alma
on Wednesday morning, having de-
cided to locate i'll that place. n. F. has
practiced with his father here for the
last two summers with excellent success
and has proven himself to be thoroughly
up to date and while many regret his
leaving here, all join in wishing him
success i'll the location of his choice.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-09-16
At the Opera House.

The patrons on Saturday night will be
given something new and out of the
ordinary of the amusement line. The
play is Yankee comedy, entitled Isl
Plunkard," with the young Yankee
character comedian, Mr. j. g. Lewis, in
the title role, supported by a strong
company of clever comedians The
comedy is in four acts, depicting New
England farm life and some of the more
vicious aspects of city life, The first
and second acts take place on Sis farm
and contain many of those pleasant
rural pictures that are so pleasing and
attractive to city audience. In the
third act a perfect working threshing
machine is introduced, the banging and
bugzing of machine and the flying OF
the straw is so realistic that it carries
the mind Of the auditor back to scenes
and incidents of days gone by. During
the action of the comedy a number OF
new and novel specialities are intro
duced by company of comedians, and
during the acts a rare musical treat vii,
be offered by the superb orchestra pro
viding an evenings entertainment OF
mirth and music unexcelled for exell
ence. Reserved seats on sale at Webb.
without extra charge.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-09-16
The County Fair.

The last day of the fair will be school
day. Every scholar in the county who
has attended school the required time
during the past year will be furnished a
ticket free. Teachers, drivers and teams
will be admitted free. We will aim TO
have good races saved for that day We
want to see every school in the county
there / want the scholars to keep the
date, Oct. 4, 5, and in mind and let
your parents understand that there is
going to be big time. Tell them to
come along and see the grandest sight
they ever saw, watching the thousands
of school scholars in line of march. O.
G.. Tuttle will have charge and will
soon send you tickets and necessary in
structions. Nobody in Gratiot county
can conduct the matter better than he
can. We want to see you all there.
/. \. CowDRY, Sec'y.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-09-16
THE STOVE SWINDLE!
How II is Worked on the Farmers
By Slick Statesmen Driving Flashy Wagons.

BY Slick Statesmen Driving Flashy Wagons.
The business of kitchen range sellers
of which there has been a swarm from
Indiana perambulating about the county
is coming to head. The scheme is foI
slick salesman with a neat wagon
load of ranges, to drive up to farmer
house and contract to sell range for
$50 to 500, take the farmers stove foI
SO to $50, and make a contract signed by
the salesman, reading:
Il agree to board with (name of buy.
err not to exceed 500, allowing him 81
per night for myself and team; and
further agree TO allow $3.50 for each
day he rides on the wagon with me"
Signed by salesman.
The range is left and contract made
in accordance with the above, guaran-
teeing the range in all particulars. This
the buyer signs without looking at the
back of the contract, which is on pad,
back down. On the back the company
has a especial notice" forbidding any
erasures or endorsements on notes and
"cautiOning' buyers that no receipts or
endorsements will be allowed unless en-
dorsed on the note, and expressly stating
mo old stoves" will be taken in part
payment,
Then comes the note which the buyer
is asked to sign, after being told by the
salesman that he will keep the note in
his possession, and endorse the board
and time buyer puts i'll, on the note, as
fast as earned.
And here the fun for the buyer comes
in. The salesman doesn't come back
for board, nor to give the dupe chance
to "ride on the wagon" but sends the
note TO headquarters, where it is sold &c
a bank, before it is due, and the job Is
done. The purchaser has a range for
which he has given his note for big
round price, which he will find in the
hands of an innocent purchaser when
due, about November 1st.
a large number of these transactions
have taken place in the vicinity OF
Rochester, and O. r. Currey, the well
known attorney of that place, has been
retained by several Of the farmers OF
that vicinity, to proceed criminally
against the swindlers for false represen-
tations Accordingly, on complaint OF
John X. Housel, of Ball Mountain, who
gave his note under the above circum.
| stances, warrant was sworn out be-
fore Justice Stafford on Tuesday against
O. w. Moody, salesman for the Econo-
mic Furnace Company, of Marion, Ind.
and placed in the hands of Sheriff Judd
who will gather in the slick peddler
the result of which will be given later
Attorney Perry has already succeeded
in securing settlement in several cases
Pontiac Gazette, Friday, Sept. 2, 1898
Gratiot farmers are getting taste OF
the above now. Our advice would be
good bull dog properly trained
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-09-16
NELSON -BARNHART.

A very pretty home wedding occurred
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. f.
Wilson Wednesday evening, Sept. l.
the contracting parties being Bert +.
Nelson of Thayer, Kansas, a nephew of
Mrs. Wilson, and Miss Frances L. Barn
hart of Grand Rapids, Mich, the Rev.
NJ. d. Carrel officiating The rooms
were brilliantly lighted and tastefully
decorated. At eight o'clock Mrs. Geo.
Soper played the wedding march and led
by the Rev. Carrel the bride and groom
accompanied by Mr.. w. s. Bogart and
Miss Maude Wilson, who acted as
groomsman and bridesmaid, marched to
n pretty trimmed archway at the end of
the parlor, where the marriage ceremony
took place in the presence Of some thirty
friends and relatives. After congratula-
tions and pleasant evening spent in
conversation and music they repaired TO
the dining room where beautiful re-
past was spread. The newly married
couple were the recipients of many
pretty and useful presents. A reception
was given them the next evening at the
home of Mr., and Mrs. Geo Soper, the
bride being Mrs. Soper's cousin. The
happy couple intend to make Alma their
future home, Mr.. Nelson being en-
ployed in the Alma Roller Mills.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-09-16
Funnier Than a Circus.

81 Plunkard and his famous farmers
will be at the opera house Alma, Satur-
day night. Reserved seats on sale at
Webb's drug store without extra charge,
Si will bring his famous farmers band
with him and show you city chaps tho
pride of Fairview. 81 says, "Gosh, him
and his buglars are right in it," and
will parade about noon, rain or shine,
no difference, cause all him aud his
boys have got to do is tuck their trousers
in their boots and wade in the mud knee
deep. "Si'' will lead the band whist
ling "the mocking bird" so don't fail to
see this novel and amusing street parade.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-09-16

If you wish to secure enrolment as a
free student in the Mail Department of
the Sioux City Business College, Sioux
City, Iowa, send in your application at
once. Their offer of free course by mail
will be open for a limited time only.
The s. O. b. Q. is one of the largest and
best business colleges in the United
States and to take a course with them
means success. Read their ad. and pro-
fit by it.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-09-16
Religious Notes.
ST. JOHNS CHURCH.

ST. JOHNS CHURCH.
Fifteenth Sunday after Trinity.
Holy Communion at 30 a m.
Sunday School at 3 30 p. m.
Evening service at 30.
BAPTIST.
Preaching morning and evening by
pastor. All are cordially invited to the
services of the church.
DISCIPLES OF CHRIST.
In and around Alma and all interested
in their work are requested to meet in
Adams Hall next Sunday at 3 o'clock,
p. m. DR.. j. G. Colenons of ST. Louis
Will preach to us A large attendance
is expected, among whom there will be
with US Elder Orien Gates of Chardon,
O. and many of the brethern from
neighb oring churches. Come Come
Come all welcome.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-09-16
A Stylish Bicycle

is the pride of its owner and the
man whose wheel looks shabby
takes less pleasure in riding than
he who has had his old wheel
enameled fresh and view at
E.H.WEST0N'S
where they do all these neat jobs of
repairing.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-09-16
THE COLLEGE.
Prospectus for the Year 90 and 90
Change in the Faculty and improvements on
the Campus.

Change in the Faculty and improvements on
the Campus.
The many friends of our college, not
only in Alma, but throughout the state,
will be pleased to hear Of its increasing
prosperity The success OF the trustees
in securing able talent to take the vacant
positions on the teaching force as well as
the long looked for increase in endow-
ment, recently acquired, are both well
known.
Fully as welcome will be the news of
a corresponding increase in the number
of students. The many requests for
catalogs early in the summer have had
the expected result and nearly every
mail brings news of decisions to enter
Alma College.
Mrs. Hickok of Flint, the prospective
lady principal, has already been intro
duced through these columns. No intro
duction is needed for the instructor in
mathematics, Mr.. Fred Fullerton, him
self an able alumus of the college. Miss
Jessie Wagner graduate of the New
England Conservatory of Music, in
Boston, has recently accepted the posi-
tion of instructor on the piano. Miss
Wagner, besides her recommendations
from professors Stasny and taelten of
Boston, is we'll known TO Miss Eleanor
Bushnell and was her choice for this
position a year ago. She has had seven
years of increasing success in teaching
piano Mr.. A. w. Beckner will assist
her in charge of the vocal music and
Mr.. Horst will assist on the violin.
Important improvements will be noted
about the buildings when the doors
open September 2Sth, for the coming
school year Steam heat has been in
troduced in the gymnasium, slate black
board boards are being placed wherever
needed in the main building, the in
terror of the Ladies Hall has been
tastily papered, both on the first floor
and upper stories, and fine bath room
has been placed on the second floor; all
which will be certain Of appreciation by
the young ladies. 1t is expected also
that the appearance of the library will
be improved by series Of immovable
stone steps.
The pledges Of financial assistance
made during the past few months have
been the greatest in the history of the
college. The long cherished hope that
the college might be adequately endowed
is about to be realized. Up to the
present time the endowment has been
$780, By the benefcence of three
men, whose names we are not allowed
to give, there is the promise of 800, 900
on condition that the total be made up
TO 100000 within two years. Apart
from this, friends in Saginaw have
given $50. 900 for the endowment of the
chair of the Lady Principal. From still
another source is the promise of funds
for a new and commodious museum
building, the erection Of which will be
commenced next summer. When we
consider beyond this that the Presby-
terion church is pledged to support the
college we may be sure that the growth
of Alma College will continue more
and more.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-09-16
Watch for BdrleSQGe Farmer Parade

Admission 2s. IS and so cents. Re-
served Seats now on Sale at Webb's
Drug Store without extra charge.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-09-16
J. l.. MILLER.
For Sale or Exchange

Forty acre farm locate three and one
half miles west and half mile south
of Alma. For sale cheap or will ex-
change for smaller farm. Thirty
acres cleared for the plow and eight
acres of timber. Good well, and also a
flowing stream of water across the farm.
Also good milch COW for sale cheap.
lOl4.6w Inquire of w. G. BYARD.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-09-16
LOST

On the evening of the reception at
the home of Mr. Turck and between
the residences Of r. a. Ely and G.. S.
Ward, black silk, bead and lace
trimmed cape The finder will confer
u favor 10y returning the same to Mrs
Il. A. Ely.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-09-16
Card Of Thanks.

We desire to thank the many kind
friends who so kindly assisted us in our
late sad bereavement, and for the
beautiful floral offerings May you all
be as kindly remembered in your 'dprk.
est hour of need. "
@. l.. CHADWICK,
MAUD CHADWICK.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-09-16
Notice TO Bean RaIsers

We have bought a new bean threshel
and are prepared 10 do work in that line
Send postal If you have beans 10 thresf
TO II. AND Il. LANG,
lOlSw4 Sumner, Mich.