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Amos Turkish baths. 81. cor. B. & NJ
Mr.. Kings Thirty-Two-Year-Old Wedding
shirt Aggin In the Wash.

From the Galveston News.
Their is a curiosity ON exhibition by
the city steam laundry, an old shirt
that was worn by "a well-known citizen.
w. A. King. at the time of his wedding,
thirty-two years ago. on Dec. p, 1866,
he was married to Miss Mary Jane Ma
roney. a blood niece. Of Gen. Thomas
j. Rusk. and this was his wedding
shirt. That was 5ust after h war.
when dress shirts were rare. IL is
strictly home mad n hand made OF
white cotton goods. 1t has a bosom
after the order of neglige shirts win
pleats transverse. Mr.. King Is having
il Numbered with, the view of cele-
brating his thirty-third wedding ami
yersary. He was a confederate soldier
in Pyron's regiment, serving mostly In
Arizona.
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Evolution.

Like all other lines of human thought
and action. the American farmer ana
his farm are going through a process
of evolution. The manufacturer feels
Il. and his capital and enterprise can
hardly keep pace with coming
craftsmanship feels II. for new and diff
cult problems OF government
constantly present themselves. and
how to keep center and circumference
i'm ~harmonizing growth Is the problem
of the day. The railroad magnate feels
IL. and must bow to II. Grim Usage
war" bears no longer the same "wrin-
killed. 'front.' though his terrors are no
less.
what is this subtle power that is so
mysteriously leavening the whole
ump? IL Is growth Of knowledge
among the people. With knowledge
comes new views Of things. TIT lndlan
not inaptly defined wisdom to be the
owe 10 ''see behind the tree. To
see behind some things, as well as
ahead. to have a Judgment as To What
shall come after as a result. favorable
or unfavorable. Is a constant and SUI
preme necessity in every phase OF the
farmers life. No man TOUCHES the ne
cessities of other men as does the farm-
er. for he must feed all the rest.
Heretofore our vision has been direct
ed almost wholly to the price we were
10 receive for our products. The pres
ent tide of evolution bears us I'm an
other direction. We cannot control
prices: the market end Of the question
is beyond the individual reach or mod
incation of any farmer. What can he
do. what must he do TO increase his
profit. for on hat hangs his prosperity
This must he do:
u. He must realize that he Is no
longer a crude producer; he is a man
ufacturer. He must invok science, IN
vention, better system. more thorougn
organization anon his fellow m
more exhaustive study of the underly-
ing principles Of his business. improved
methods. everything he can lay hold OF
To contribute to "A reduction OF the cos
of production.
He il subject to the same economic
laws as Is every other manufacturer
The world declares IL will have cheaI
food and clothing. for such is the hu.
name order Of IN civilization. The
American farmer Is In the forefronl
OF a marciless competition. FOR iron
the soil must come primarily all fooC
and clothing. He must furnish as good
as the best. or he will lose the market
He must do this at a living cost. ant
keen up the fertility Of the soil. or III
and his farm will both perish by tn
way. The demands Of modern civiliZa
ton are expensive. IL costs more q
live. educate his children and be a ma
among men. than IL did his father .
years ago. There Is hut one road GU
OF the difficulty as I can see. He mus
put more thought into this question q
the cost Of production. That Is hi
end OF the proposition. the farm end
the only end within his control. Here
tofore the cry has been more land un
Ill the farm has become bigger thai
the farmer. This makes expensive
arming The necessities Of the hou
say. make the farmer bigger than tn
farm. To keep two acres. or two AM
mails. or two machines. or two men 4
DO the work Of one. T. wastful farming
There Is no longer a remuneratiNe mar
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A QUEER OLD WORLD.
irtue would allure like sin
\ easily might goodness win.

II virtue would allure like sin
How easily might goodness win.
II right wen laughing by like wrong
The devil would lose ha;f his thTong.
But virtue seems so cold and proud
That merry sin attracts the CROWD.
And right has such a solemn air
Men follow wrong the debonair.
And care 50 eats the daytime up
At night they seize mad folly's cup.
And drink forgetfulness tnl dawn.
And so the queer old world goes IN.
Ella Wheeler wilcox. In the Criterion.
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At BabCOCk'S
Christmas Gifts for rlen

In Fine Furnishings OF all lind
Handsome line of Smoking Jackets and
Bath Robes. Swell Neckwear. SILK Sus-
penders and Handkerchiefs, and a
thousand other useful things for men.
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Full standard Prints. indigo blue,
black and white and light colors, &c yd.
at Case. Gravelle X Erwin Co.'S.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-12-30
Christmas in Our Schools.
A Very Enjoyable Event Participated In BY III
Scholars

A Very Enjoyable Event Participated in BY the
Scholars
All the pupils in the Alma public
schools have for the past few weeks
been preparing for the Christmas exer-
cises which were held in the school
building on Friday afternoon of last
week. There were no studies i'll the
afternoon, school having been practic-
ally dismissed at noon for the holiday
vacation. AT two o'clock the different
grades assembled in their respective
rooms and the gifts which had been pre-
pared by the scholars for each other
were presented, the teachers of each
room presiding
After these pleasing exercises had
been completed TO the general satisfac-
ton OF all the pupils on the upper floor
were congregated in the high school
room where the general exercises of the
day were held. These exercises con-
sisted of music, recitations, etc. There
had been considerable whispering
among the pupils who would gather in
groups here and there about the rooms
during the past week or two and this
plotting on their parts eliminated in d
surprising and agreeable manner TO all
concerned Immediately after the above
mentioned exercises had been finished
by the presentation OF beautiful and
useful gifts to each of the teachers from
the pupils of their respective depart
ments. Miss Dunning was presented
with beautiful medallion while Miss
Gaut received handsome shopping
bag. Mr.. Bradley was made the happy
recipient of nickel plated music rack
aud Supt. Coddington was presented
with a large, elegant office chair. The
recipients of these favors tried very
hard to thank their many donors for the
gifts but owing to the fact they were
taken so by surprise and were not pre-
pared with any lengthy speeches, they
only could thank them with the few
appropriate words which they could
gather their wits together to think of.
After order had been restored the pu-
pills Of the 9th and 9Th grades were dis
missed TO their respective rooms where
they were allowed TO enjoy themselves
in manner beftting the occasion as
also did those remaining. Many of the
patrons of the school were present and
entered into the spirit of the occasion
with a Zest.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-12-30
LippincOtt'S for January.

The complete novel i'll the January
issue of Lippincott's is THE Mystery of
Mr.. Cain" by Miss Lafayette McLaws,
daughter of the Confederate general o
that name. The scene is in Georgia,
and the plot is so uncommon that to re-
veal it would be unfair to the reader.
1.-The Other Mr.. Smith" is a society
story-but of the unconventional kind
by Ellen Douglas Deland.
John Rutland's Christmas" by
Henry A. Parker, is tale of practical
philanthropy, personally administered.
In "Black Feathers Throw" Joseph
A Altsheler deals again with the times
when Indians tortured their white pris.
oners and burned them at the stake.
The history Of an ill.fated empress
Poor Carlotta," wife of Maximi'ian Of
Mexico-is told by Lucy c. Lille.
Charles Cotesworth Pinckney revives
1.-THE Great Debate of 1888" in which
Calhoun bore prominent part and was
opposed by Webster
Dr. Felix l.. Oswald offers "An In
ternational Study on Liberty" bringing
out the widely differing significations
which the word is made to bear, or as
poets of the thing that are insisted on,
by different races or sets of men.
Fin de Steele Indiyidualism" is
brought to book by Gertrude Evans
King.
"A Reporters Recollections" "-of work
and incidents in the west some fifteen
years ago-are supplied by J L. Sprogle.
Under the caption, why l did not
become a smuggler," L. Q. Bradford
tells of an adventurous trip in Texas in
1852.
The poetry of the number is by May
Riley Smith, Dora Read Goodale, Arthur
d. f. Randolph, Charles G.. d. Roberts
and Harrison S Morris.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-12-30
We remain yours tor BUSINESS
j. l., MILLER Il SON.
Christmas at the Arcadia Grange Hall

Among the many Christmas gather
ings, perhaps there were none more
fully appreciated than the Christmas
tree this year which was held al the
Arcadia Grange hall. The tree and pro.
gram were arranged and given by the
teacher and scholars of District No.
8 of Arcadia, taught by Miss Bertha
Struble Of Alma. One year ago the
Grange furnished the tree and Miss
Struble and her scholars gave the pro-
gram and perhaps 1t was the remember
ance of the success of a year ago that
brought So many people on the evening
of the cath of December. At an early
hour the hall chairs were fiji ed and ex.
ira seats had to be provided for those
still coming. The hall was we'll lighted
and beautifully decorated with ever
greens, pines and cedars. The stage
occupied one end Of the hall and there
were two trees, one on each side, decor
ated in an up-to- date way. Piled up on
the floor was everything necessary for
to gladden. the hearts of the young, and
to quicken the pulse of the old A train
of cars gave the appearance of the
things having just arrived from New
York or Chicago. After listening TO a
number of recitations by the scholars
the audience was given real treat by
the two dialogues, THE Christmas
Candles, by several little girls, the other,
THE Carts of Christmas Fairies" by
eight girls and three boys in their beau
tiful costumes and uniforms A real
Santa Claus, clothed in furs and with
jingling bells, ended the exercises of the
evening, and was followed by the usual
presentation of presents. Much credit
is due Miss Struble for her skill in train
ing the scholars. Long may the tie thus
formed between teacher and scholars
exist.
ONE present.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-12-30

pay TO the 900 farmers with whom they
have contracts about 1920, 200 for their
beets. or about $40 per acre.
AS far as can be learned the farmers
are making neat profit off their crop.
There are numerous farmers who claim
that they will make $25 an acre clear
profit. Some say that they will not
make rs great profit, while Others
claim from $50 to $50 TO the acre and a
few claim as high as $40. There is no
doubt but that beets can be raised to
make good returns, but like other crops
must receive attention and the farmer
should study the work before he at.
tempts it.
Up TO Dec. II the company had re-
ceived at their sheds 1919 tons of beets.
Up to the same day they had manu-.
factured g. IFS, S02 pounds of the finest
granulated sugar.
In the United States last year the
average amount of sugar secured from a
ton of beets was 232 pounds.
The factory will probably continue
operations until Feb. |, when they will
probably have their crop exhausted.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-12-30
House for Sale.

A seven room house and lot on Wood
worth ave. Terms easy. Inquire Of J.
= Tucker,
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-12-30
Another Pioneer Gone
Passed Peacefully Away ar His Home on Friday
Last 10 Join the Silent Majority

IL
Last 10 Join the Silent Majority
The neighbors and relatives of +. II.
Travis had been hourly expecting his
death for some time and on Friday
morning last at two o'clock the end
came. The deceased had been sufferer
for some time from lingering consump-
tion. At the time of his death he was
63 years, one month and 26 days old.
The funeral services were held in the
Presbyterian church on Sunday, Rev.
w X. Spencer preaching the funeral
sermon aud the remains were laid at
rest in Riverside cemetery.
Elijah II. Travis, one of Gratiot's $
pioneers, was born in Cayuga county,
New York, Oct. 2s, 1885 and was one of
a family of nine children of whom four,
Edwin, Theodore, and Stephen Travis
and Jemima Clark survive him.
Elijah came to Michigan in 1859 and
in 1868 he purchased a farm in Pine
River township where he resided until
the spring of 1891 when he removed 70
this village where he died.
His first wife, Nancy S Quick, whom
he married Jan. 21, 1862, died July 2l,
1866 Sept 81, 1889 he married Hester
A. Baker, who, with one son and two
grand. children, survive him.
Through the loss of one of his legs in
1878 he was made an invalid for the
rest of his life. His last sickness was
attended by much suffering. yet his
death was painless and quiet.
His life work was that of farmer.
In politics he was a staunch Republican,
while in religion he early embraced the
Presbyterian faith.
One by one our dear one, leave us,
One by one there ferried u'er,
one by one they enter heaven
Wherc sad partngs cone no more
when our hearts are filled with sadness.
Tins glad thought comes DER and . cr
Soon again we'll meet our loved Oucs,
Where sad partings come no more
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-12-30
EARLY CLOSING.
A Movement on the Part of Our Mer'
chants 10 be Commended.

A movement was started on Monday
to secure the signatures of our mer-
chants TO an agreement for early closing
of their places of business, fixing the
time at seven o'clock standard, with the
exceptions of Saturday evening. The
movement has met with good success
and the agreement goes into effect on
January first The drug stores have
been allowed 70 keep oren until eight
O'Clock on account of each having cen
tral telephone station. b. w. Ellison
also was given the privilege TO keep
open until eight clock. Below we give
list of the merchants signing the agree
ment: At seven O'Clock standard-L II
Hayt, Thompson & Sanderhoff, Chas
Morden, ,Caple & Hall, Smith d Glass, f.
Il. Pollasky Messenger q Co., e. l. & G..
M. Delavan, ID. V. Hubbell, New York
Store, II. j Vermeulen, w +. Wilson,
Dean q Hollenbeck, l. n Baker c. l..
Smith, A. b. Scattergood G. A. Gray
q. +. Pettyjohn & Co j. l.. Miller, J.
p. Losey, p. T. Banghart, f. Il. Heron
Parker e Huff, Mrs VIM Wixon, Mrs
Julia Lathrop, l. r. Gilman, b. G. But
ton, Geo. limerick, Kehn * Co, f. r.
Griffith * Co
At eight o'clock standard-B. s.
Webb, Bivins q Rhodes, B. w. Ellison
| * Son.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-12-30

The state of Michigan passed law
providing for the payment of one cent
per pound on all sugar manufactured
in Michigan from beets grown in Mich
igan and paid for at the rate of 100 per
ton for beets testing 12 per cent. sugar
and proportionate amount for beets
containing a greater or less per cent. of
sugar. IL is the standard. Beets corr
tanning 13 per cent. would bring 81 33l{
and so on. Without law providing for
the payment of a bounty upon beet su-
gar, the farmer cannot be guaranteed a
stipulated price for his beets. Although
the manufacturer secures the bounty
from the state, the farmer is benefited
by having certain price guaranteed
him for his crop. Otherwise the manu-
facturer could pay him whatever amount
he desired for his beets
A representative of the RECORD was
in Lansing on Wednesday of this week
and interviewed the state labor commits
sioner obtaining the following facts in
regard to the Bay City factory:
The Michigan Sugar Co.'S factory
is located at Essexville near Bay City.
Factory commenced operations Oct
20, 1898.
Company has under contract about
1900 acres of beets.
About one third of the crop is in Bay
county.
Beets are being shipped as far as 20
miles. Bay City factories are making
arrangements with the railroads where
by beets can be shipped at greater dis.
tance next year at less expense.
The crop this year varies quite exten-
sively; the tonnage of beets varying from
10 to 80 tons. 10 tons is fair average.
The beets are testing to sugar from | I
per cent. to l6 per cent. A fair average
is 1875 per cent.
The average per cent being 1872 the
farmers are therefore receiving on an
average of 81 90 per ton for their beets.
Ther5 is generally a slight deduction
from Ie tonnage for dirt and tops.
Taking these averages as basis the
Michigan Sugar Company will this year
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-12-30
RESOLUTIONS
ONE present.

WHEREAS, 1t has pleased God in his
wisdom to take from our president, Miss
Winnie Griffin, her beloved mother,
therefore be it
Resoired, That we. the members of the
Alma Christian Endeavor society, ex.
tend to the sorrowing family our heart.
felt sympathy in their bereavement and
commend them to Him who is the God OF
all love and comfort. And be it further
Rc.oiooi, That a copy of these resolu-
tions be spread on the journal of the
society, lud that copy be sent to the
local pap rs.
MABEL BALL,
Com. Alta WILSON,
w. j. rApETFuRD.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-12-30
NEXINS NELSON.

Floyd Nevins and Miss Myrtle Nelson
were married on "Wednesday at the
home of the BRIDES parents in Cedar
Lake. The groom is one of the most
exemplarily young men of Arcadia
township while the bride is remembered
with pleasure as former resident. The
happy couple arrived in Alma on the
evening train and will make their home
with Mr.. Nevins' parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Il. Il Nevins.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-12-30
SUGAR BEET FACTORY
THE OUTLOOK FOR ALMA Is VERY
BRIGHT.
A Very Enthusiastic Meeting Held on
Tuesday.
Another Meeting Arranged for Next Wednesday
in the opera House
TO BE ADDRESSED BY HON N. B. BRADLEY
OF BAY CITY

A meeting of the business men of
Alma was held in W. A. Bahlke's law
office on Tuesday afternoon of this
week, to take some steps toward the or
ganization of a sugar beet factory in
Alma. The meeting was very inteli-
gently addressed by Jotham Allen, one
of Gratiot county's influential farmers,
who had been delegated by the farmers
of Emerson TO visit Bay City and inves-
tigate the workings Of the factories now
in operation in that city. His report
was of much interest TO all who were
preseut After these interesting re-
marks an organization was perfected
with NJ Montigel as chairman and
g. +. Brown secretary. Il. A. Sharp
was appointed committee of one TO
secure Hon. n. b. Bradley of Bay City,
who is interested In the business, TO
visit Alma at future date and address
an afternoon meeting on the subject.
A committee was also appointed, con-
sisting of l.. A. Sharp, l.. II. Hayt, w.
A. Bahlke, j. W. Holmes and @. L.
Delavan, to make necessary arrange
ments for such meeting.
Mr.. Sharp Immediately took the
question up and the date has been fixed
for Wednesday afternoon of next week
at two clock standard time in the opera
house. Let every farmer in Gratiot
county turn out and listen to a talk
from a gentleman who is thoroughly
posted on the matter.
The result of this enterprise all de-
pends upon securing the land to be used
for this purpose, it being necessary for
about 900 acres to supply a factory.
The capital can be handled very easy
and stock can be placed if necessary ar
rangements can be made. This is an
enterprise every citizen of Gratiot coun-
ty should be interested in as it would be
a benefit to every one. Our business
men are in earnest and will push the
project to finish.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-12-30
School Report.

The following from School District
No. |, East Ferris, Montcalm county, is
a report of pupils whose average stand.
ing for December in their several studies
is from So to % per cent.
Pearl Thompson, Gertie Thompson,
Maude Aldrich. Groin Lauce, Floyd
Lauce, Leo Sabins. Laura johnson,
Kate Hoisington. Leona Harroun, AIDA
Warner, Edith Bailey, Amy Holland
Eva Holland, George Holland, Libbie
Ingersoll and Bessie jerks.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-12-30

We are the exclusive agent
for the celebrated Pingree
Smith Shoes, try them, the
are easy,stylish and warrante'
to give satisfaction.
So. 90 $500
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-12-30

Tha hiking the people
of Alma and vicinity
for their patronage,
during the past year
and hoping for a con-
tinuance Of the same.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-12-30
Notice.

All parties indebted to the firm Of A.
w. Brock will please call and settle
without further notice.
A. w. BROCK.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-12-30
Heavy Outings in gray and brown, regular
price &c and Zoe, now 7C per I'D.
Underwear.

Dhhon Qnoool All Silk Ribbon Nloe Stripes and Checks No
NUUUl Op0Ol0l to
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-12-30
Horse for Sale .

A good work horse for sale cheap
INQUIRE of j. w. Talley, Alma.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1898-09-24
FRANCE FEARS A DICTATOR
ARMY AGAINST THE PEOPLE.
S"ddFH ArtIaa ~ IarItaasH IN. MI.
f"Tt ""'""""V "I rssI.. !. stsaI.
n"""'-H" IG""Vs. IL" II,Ii CsaYt.
""d Poses n. the nvTs.ars ~ ~.
Away.

PaTi', sept = The situation hers il.
generally admitted To- be grayr t.y 18th
press and people Tho conflict b,tes,r
tn" evil and military authorities - It.
coming l,ntc.
The sudden and uncvpeyts,l asti,n nj
HuFiind'n. military governor 81 rart.. IN
prosecuting Pcqnrt on the rharvs N,
forgery anal using forged Documents. NJ
Auhe~ grave aspect On account af ths
circumstances attending the intervention
OF the military authorities in a ,,,tl
court
Now that the Dreytus question ha. h.
come great national matter cve,v ,,,,
c"eding IN the affair has .tst. in,',,,
"n"" Iurlindcn's ignoring Of thi. or, ,
Gus Tact IA very significant. lie r,,n,,
'o'""rh a. the defender IT tho army. the
prosecutor Of it- supposed calumni,,,,,
""', r"s"lu'e opponent III the reyisiop
"' the 'a'" From Thu. 10 an appc,I 4,
'h' public in the line II the es,sbti.h
step. wv "''e
III" Radical makes bitter st,s,t ~,
'n' general stan. which It chatyr. Viii,
aiming ut tho moral a..assinathnn If ~,
quar- through scrrrt military trial
Henri Rochctort. in hi. paper tbs IN.
immigrant declare. Picquart wa. brihsJ
~ 'yhd''"'e Or by Germany 10 arr
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1898-09-24

Omaha, Neb., Sept. 81. The distin,
guished delegations from all parts OF the
Hawkeye state which reached Omaha last
night and early this morning, aided by an
invading host from Council Bluffs, united
TO make Iowa day at the Trans Mississip-
pi exposition one of the most conspicuous
successes Of the fair.
The feature Of the celebration was a
parade from the Murray hotel to the
grounds, comprising Governor Shaw and
staff, escorted by the Iowa agricultural
college cadets, Governor Holeomb Of Ne
braska and staff. state officials of Iowa,
United States Senator Gear. ex-senator
Harlan, members Of the congressional del,
egatiOns OF the two states, and delega-
tons Of citizens representing all the lead.
ing cities Of Iowa.
Arriving at the grounds, the visitors
repaired to the Iowa building, where an
interesting program Of exercises was car
ried out. President Wattles extended a
salutation in behalf OF the exposition
company, and Governor Shaw replied.
Musical selections by the Eldora Ladies'
Club followed, after which came the ora.
tion of the day by Congressman r. G.
Cousins. Brief speeches by other distin-
guished members of the Iowa delegation
closed the program.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1898-09-24

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