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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-11-18
New Jeweler in Alma.

On Monday of this week A B. Scatter
good of Ithaca purchased the jeweler
business of j. M. Nichols and took i'm
mediate possession. While we are sorry
to lose Mr.. Nichols, we are glad to well
come Mr. Scattergood and predict that
his entrance into business in Alma will
meet with success, as he does not come
a total stranger to our people, having
been in the jeweler business in Ithaca
for number Of years until during the
past summer when he sold his interests
there. He will add large stock of
silverware and musical findings with
also an increased stock Of jewelry and
the usual amount Of novelties carried in
first-class jewelry store. Justin Ja-
cobs of Ithaca will assist Mr.. Scatter.
good for few weeks, or until he is
thorough settled in business. Mr..
Nichols is undecided as yet as to where
he will locate but at present will remain
in Alma.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-11-18
Our Sick Soldiers.

The following letter was received last
Monday morning and explains itself:
PhilG., Pa Nov. IL, 1895
Mr.. G. +. Brown,
Alma, Mich,
Dear Sir:
This letter leaves me finding my son ,
George, and Charlie Ward much better
today. George was brought into the
German Hospital and was pronounced a
HOPELESS case, but that did not relax their
efforts and now he is on good road to
getting into the convalescent ward in a
few days, unless he has set back.
Charlie Ward did not have quite as
severe attack and will be ready to come
home with his mother who is at the st.
Joseph Hospital in few days Ny son
Will, who has been here with me for q
week, leaves for the south today to join
his company. Trusting this finds all
we'll at home, l remain,
Very sincerely,
CHAs SPICER.,
1902, Ridge ave-, Phila., Pa.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-11-18
The Thirty-fifth at Augusta.

The following article was clipped from
the Detroit Free Press Of Tuesday last
and concerns the regiment which con-
tains Alma's quota of soldier boys:
The Thirty fifth Michigan Regiment
has gotten fairly well settled in the new
camp, and the boys like the location
much better than Camp Meade. There
being no provost guard out Saturday,
the boys visited the city at will, and it
being just after pay day, they had more
than the limit of fun.
Maj. Bandholtz, with Companies d.
and G.. has gone on provost guard, and
no soldier will be allowed to pass through
the lines unless he has a pass.
1t is hoped the dry gound will have a
tendency to end the vast amount of
sickness the regiment has been subject
to since leaving Michigan.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-11-18
The Sweet Family.

The young ladies of the Ladies Hall
have been busy for some time getting
ready for the production Of the one act
burlesque, The Sweet Family" to be
given at the college this evening. The
rehearsals under the direction Of Miss
Nordrum as "Ina Sweet" have been
many and laborous and an evening OF
pleasure will certainly result to all at.
tending. Admission 10 cents. Program
begins at eight o'clock standard time
The funds accruing go towards buying
dining room chairs.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-11-18
THANKSGIVING Program

The Methodist Sunday School will
have a special Thanksgiving service at
1915 in the audience room Of the church
on Sunday next This is the second
annual program and is as follows:
THAI uksgiying Prayer Song ...,,,................
-. 49,. ............... kneelii " Infant Class
First Thanksgiving Proclamation. 1853, by
Abraham Lincoln. Read by DR. T. S. Petty
John.
Proclamation 1898, by President Mckinley
Read by Rev. 5. W. Masters.
Music c..............L Largo. ........... Haendel.
Sunday school Orchestra-eight pieces.
Prof f. T. Bradley. director.
An Autumn Festival ......--. John G.. hitler
Un Puritan Costume)
Iva salter
Quartet t.......A Abide with Me ...... Gabriel
Mrs g. f Pettyiohn. Miss Sigsby
Mr.. Pettyjohn, Mr. Kinch
Sunday and Thanksgiving IN Porto Rico Rev
&. Bruce Walls, surgeon First Reg. Ill. Vol
March go. ........ ....... Selected
Alma Mandolin Club,
New England Thanksgiving, Rev. NJ ID
Carrel.
Music ............ Am rics
Orchestra Mandolin Club, School
aud Congregation.
Benediction,
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-11-18
Secure a Home.

The Elwell property in the north part
of this village, hereafter to be known as
Park Place, was recently purchased by
j. T. Hall and G.. S. Ward who have
had it plotted into village lots which
they are Offering for sale at low prices
and easy terms Now is the time to
secure desirable location for a home.
For further particulars inquire of G.. S.
Ward, Alma, Mich. 1920
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-11-18
Notice

We, the undersigned, do hereby agree
10 refund the money on two 25-cent
BOTTLES of Baxter's Mandrake Bitters, if
il fails TO cure constipation, biliousness,
sick headache, of any of the diseases for
which il is recommended. Also will
refund the money on 90 cent bottle OF
Downs Elixir, If IL does not cure any
cough, cold, Group. whooping cough, or
throat or lung difficulty. We also
guarantee one 25-cent bottle of either of
the above to prove satisfactory or money
refunded. b. 8. WEBB.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-11-18
Masonic School of Instruction

The +. a. A. NJ. members are hereby
notified that there will be school OF
instruction held in Breckenridge on
Wednesday, November 80, at two o'clock
D. Ii. w. KELLY, W. NJ.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-11-18
A Queer (7l Medicine.

There Is a Medicine whose proprie.
tors do not claim to have discovered
some hitherto unknown ingredient, or
that it is a cure-all This honest Med =
icine only claims to cure certain dis
eases, and that its ingredients are re-
Peognized by the most skilled physicians
as being the best for Kidney and Blad-
der Diseases. 1t is Foley's Kidney
Cure. BIvINs & RHODES
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-11-18
We Want At Once

Several reliable statesmen to sell our
complete line Of supplies for Threshers,
Mills, Factories, Engines, etc. Steady
and profitable work all year round. Ad-
dress The Grown Supply Co.. Cleveland,
Ohio.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-11-18
You Can't Afford to Chance It.

A heavy cold may lead to pneumonia
or consumption. Foley's Honey and
Tar taken in time affords perfect securi-
ty from serious results. BIvINs &
RHoDRs.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-11-18
Reliable Statesmen Wanted

We do not promise great riches but
can make it an object to the right man
to sell our lubricating oils and greases.
Address us at once. The Euclid Oil
Company, Cleveland, Ohio.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-11-18
Alma as an Apple Market.
A Vast Amount Of Money Expended for th
Fine Fruit this Year.

Vast Amount Of Money Expended for this
Fine Fruit this Year.
More apples have been marketed in
Alma during the past few months than
at any other season in the history of our
busy village. The apple crop in this
section Of the state has been larger
than in number of years for
one thing and then another reason for
the large amount of apples purchased
has been the number of buyers in the
market The evaporator works probably
have expended the most money for ap-
Piles and not only that but no small sum
was used for labor hire and buildings.
The other buyers were II. j. Vermeulen,
l.. H. Hayt. Win Wilson, o. w.
Rogers and G. o. Sunderland.
@. o. Sunderland of Chicago only
made his headquarters III Alma and
purchased apples in the towns near by
and shipped them from the points where
ever purchased. However all his bust
ness was done through this bank and
the money was put in circulation in the
sections near here.
That the farmers of shis section may
know about the total amount of money
which has been left with them by our
apple merchants we give the following
figures as estimated by them
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-11-18
THANKSGIVING DAY EXCURSION

G. & w. NJ. and D., G.. r & w. Ry.
agents will sell tickets on Nov. oath at
one and one.third fare to points within
one hundred and fifty miles of selling
station Return limit Nov. 25th
GEO. DEHAvEN, G.. P. A.
lQ26-2w
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-11-18
Rates For Thanksgiving via. Grand Trunl
Railway System.

For Thanksgiving, Nov. 24th, 1898,
the Grand Trunk Railway System will
make a round trip rate of one fare and
a third to points on its lines west of the
Detroit and st. Glare Rivers and con-
Meeting lines in Michigan on Nov. oath.
good going on date of sale, and within
radius of 100 miles from starting point,
valid to return on all trains up to and
including November 25th, 1898,
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-11-18

The total number of bushels purchased
by the evaporator works we were unable
TO ascertain, but the following is about
as near as could be learned the number
of barrels purchased by our local buyers
and also the average price paid per bar
rel:
H. j. Vermeulen, 1880 average price,
81 90 per barrel. l.. II. Hayt, 1870 bar
rels; average price, Sl.40 per barrel.
Win Wilson, 6S3 barrels; average price,
$3.50 per barrel o. w. Rogers, SOC
barrels; average price, Sl,30 per barrel.
The average prices which were paid
do not include, however, the cost OF
barreling which averaged about thirty
cents per barrel.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-11-18
Fer Sale.

Two good heating stoves in tirst-class
condition, or will exchange the same for
wood. Inquire of s. l.. BENNETT.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-11-18
How 70 Prevent cold

After an exposure, or when you feel a
cold coming on, take dose of Foley S
Honey and Tar. II never fails. BIvINs
g. RHODES.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-11-18
Toweling Challenge.

= Q yard for good qual
ity Crash TOweling
Y &C "a yard for pure "Stev.
ems Linen Toweling worth
per yard 7C
= G for good Size Towels,
worth SC
sc tor large size Fancy Tow
lis worth l5C
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-11-18

{ &c a yard for fancy plaid
Dress Goods. worth 1910
Z0C "a yard for strictly all
wool Novelty Suitings, all the
new late fall pretty effects
SSC for silk Finish Black
Figured Dress Goods worth at
least per yard SOC
The times., 1898-11-20
Humanity and Patriotism
(From the Chicago Tribune).


Senator Hoar's inyective against pi,ysical force
Is surely not the result of a calm second refec-
tive thought. This republic was founded on
physical force. with Washington at the head of
the force. The colonies contcnded with Great
Britain, after exlausting argument, by physical
force for seven years, and got France 10 Lelp
them with physical force to maintain their CON
tention.
The reasons for conquering the Spaniards in
Cuba and for seizing Porto Rico have all been
set forth and explained TO the world a thousand
times and need not be repeated. For like rea-
sons the Philippines were wrested from Spain
and ii is intended TO give the revolted Fiiipinos
the native anti-Spanish inhabitants a vastly bet.
ter government than the expressing and plund.
ering spaniards ever gave would have given
them.
There potential, political, commercial, and
humanitarian reasons all uniting TO urge our
government to keep the Philippines under the
Stars and Stripes.
The ''Soeiety for the Suppression of Patriotism
is poor company for such a Senator
Iioar TO be training in. Yet this is where he
places himself when he says that in the case of
the Philippines 1--WE are asked TO subject a ma
ton and TO held il in sublecton." This is poor
trivial nonsense-a mere play on words TO catch
unthinking ears; nothing more. We hold the
Philippines for the best good of the Filipinos,
and for ours as well. The natives themselves
plead with not TO throw them back in the
cruel clutches OF SPAIN
We cannot surrender the group OF islands to
Spain or 10 Aguinaldo's faction without doing
the mass of the inhabitants great harm, and
damaging at the same time our own interests.
We cannot withdraw without setting veto upon
the advancement OF civilization and Christianity
in that archipelago. But what is the use in re-
futing objections that refute themselves?
The times., 1898-11-20
A CURIOUS HILL.
An Artificial Height Within the
Limits of PeIxin.
(From the Atlanta Constitution


In the heart of Pekin, the capital of
China, stands hill, the building on
whose crown is the highest point with
IN.
II is evident that the hill is not one of
the original marks of the landscape, for
the plain In which Pekin lies was at
one time the bottom of branch of the
sea- which receding. has now left ii $50
miles from the coast and the city lies in
one of the levelest spots of the sandy
plain.
A closer inspection of this strange
mound reveals its artificial character,
for il has none of those irregularities
with which nature stamps its work. The
history of its formation is as follows:
In the early days of the northern capt.
tal for such is the meaning of the name
Pekin (Pe, north; ching, capital), the
city was besieged for a long time by a
tribe of Mongols who had come down
through the mountains on one of their
periodical raids.
They Were a wild. fearless set of men,
whose ragged hair and unkempt dress
with the characteristic yellow trimmings
which Mongols all affect added to their
natural savage appearance They ranged
through the plain, numbering and plum
dering and finally brought up before the
gates of the city. But the massive walls
were ample protection against the plum
derers, who were armed with no other
weapon but their spears and arrows.
The city was well supplied with food
to Withstand long siege, SO with the
great city gates closed and barred the
emperor and people watched with om-
The times., 1898-11-20

placency the gathering hordes without,
knowing that they could still be living
from their immense stores long after
the besiegers had completely exhausted
the resources of the barren plain round.
After trying the various entrances of
the city the Mongols camped about the
city, thinking the enormous population
within would soon exhaust its food sup
ply.
On their rough ponies, trained to
coursing on the northern plains, the
Mongolian invaders would race about the
city shooting their arrows into the air at
such an angle that they would fall inside
the city, but the people within only
moved little farther from the walls.
The droves of camels waiting to be
loaded with plunder lay quietly In the
distance
The siege had been on for some time
when the people within discovered that
while they had plenty of food and water,
their supply of fuel was almost exhaust
ed. This was a very serious matter for
them, for they had long known that
without fuel to boil their water before US
ing, epidemics and fevers were sure to
riot among them. Their buildings were
almost entirely of brick and stone so that
there was little to be CLEANED from that
source. They carefully husbanded their
DIMINISHING STOCK Oh Iuel, Dut III H1ldiiy
disappeared, and in spite of every pre-
caution fever and cholera broke out in
the city and carried off thousands.
But the diseases finally spread to the
invaders who despairjng of taking the
city, gathered what plunder they could
from the villages of the plain and retired
through the mountain passes to their
northern home.
The hardships which they had suffered
through the siege had taught the people
a lesson, and the emperor did not intend
that his capital should be caught in such
u plight again, so no sooner had the in
vaders disappeared than be began bring
ing into the city immense supplies of coal.
Month after month continuous trains of
camels moved back and forth between the
mines and the city and the pile of coal
in the city grew higher and higher, until
is became a small mountain.
When II was deemed to have reached
sufficient size 1t was carefully covered
with earth and planted with trees TO hide
its true character, while the teahouses and
walks We're built upon it to give 1t the
appearance of pleasure resort
Only once since this coal hill was built
has it been opened. AT a subsequent In
vasion il was feared that the city gates
would be battered down, and coal was ta-
ken from the hill and piled around the
gates TO barricade them but when the
danger was past IL was replaced in the
hill
So there in the heart of the Chinese cap
itaI has stood for centuries this hill of
coal, a mountainous pile of fuel stored up
against the city's day of need.
The times., 1898-11-20
WHAT DO THE CHILDREN DRINK?

Don't give them tea or coffee. Have Won
tried the new food called GRAIN-O? 1t
Is delicious and nourishing and takes the
place of coffee. The more Grain-O you
give the children the more health you
distribute through their system. Grain-O
is made of pure grains, and when prop
erly prepared tastes like the choice
grades of coffee, but costs about one
quarter as much All grocers sell it.
l6c and 25c. ja27-tf
The times., 1898-11-20
Baby S Belongings.

l MS ltd luIc VI
the store is grow
ing popular rap
idly. Is it the
qualities? t h e
complete assort-
ment? or { h e
prices?. All three
the factors that
make it lead all
other showings.
We have studied
the needs from
{ h e II II r s e r y
standpoint. Moth
The times., 1898-11-20

ers say we have put their needles
away. for they can buy more satisfac-
torily and cheaper than they can
make-which they have been unable
to do before now. Another advan-
tage the Greater Store" has brought
you.
Infants Winter weight Silk Caps,
trimmed with pon pom and
baby ribbon; new styles. In zoe
stead of S1.2o.
Infants hand-embroidered Flannel
Shawls, effects you will be 72c
pleased with. Instead of &c.. "
Infants hand-embroidered Sacques,
in pink; blue sI and white In X1.75
stead of $3.50. 0.......................P
Infants long Petticoats. en-
broidered around the bottom. QSc
Instead of Observation-Disclosures. '"o
Children's Worsted Drawer
Leggins, in white and black. l1e
Instead of soc.
Infants Wool Worsted Shirts,
finished with silk and ribbon 9Qc
Instead of Soc. c........................ Wv
Infants Long Coats, in white Bed
ford Cord, with embroidered
cape and trimmed with rib 89 9S
bon. Instead of S4.5o--......... pc'co
And so the list could grow. covering
everything in baby's wardrobe.
Western Section-Second Floor.
The times., 1898-11-20
Buy the
FlannelS Tomorrow

and why tomorrow will be evident
from the Importance of these offerings.
They are not imaginary specials, but
literally and actually SavingS-for each
lot is worth what the regular price rep
resentS it to be
2lO yards Genuine Shaker Flannel.
the best that's shown at 81 l-2c
yard. Special price for Mon %
udy'...-.... '-...-....-.-.-.---sS
a yard.
275 Cream Wool SkirtinG Flan- r.
nels, regular 25c kind. for...........l lIc
yard
800 yards S2-inch Scotch Pajama
Flannels, plain gray and dainty
striped effects; worth 39c. For 9So
Monday at----....-.- Sot
$50 yards Ballard Vale Chinehina
Flannel In white and cream.
Regular price is ioc yard spe- 33,.
yard.
Western Section-Second Floor.
The times., 1898-11-20

500 White Huck Linen Towels. with
colored borders and hemmed ends:
size 1sxS6-they are really worth I5c
and bought in the ordinary way can
not be sold for less. We hap
pened across this little lot of H.
500. that We can offer iiC
1850 more Terry Wash Cloths. T.
12x12, the &C kind, for.................I Ic
Western section-second Floor.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-01
THE PETERSBURG POSTOFFICE,
Gen. Boiling viii Take Charge on the
I5th-Brick Plant Sold.

PETERSBURG. VA. April 3o.-Spe-
cial.-General Stith Boiling has notified
Postmaster Hugh Il. Smith. that he will
take charge of the office on the 18th of
May.
Thomas PanneH. auctioneer. sold at
public auction this afternoon in front Of
the courthouse for Richard b. Davis.
trustee. parcel Of land of five or six
acres. together with all of the machinery.
engine. boiler pulley. kiln clamps and
other personal property constituting the
plant employed by George W. Lambert
I'm the brick manufacture business. The
land is situated on the AppomattoX river
about eight miles below Petersburg
Harwood Brothers, OF Richmond, were
the purchasers
The improvements 10 the interior OF
the Custom House building have been
completed and add much 20 the former
appearance Of the building.
George Wright. colored. was arrested
here this evening al the request Of the
Richmond authorities. Tie is charged
with the larceny Of a schooner.
Chief Engineer T.. V. Farley. who has
been confined to his room for some days
by sickness, is out again.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-01
Williamsburg News.

WILLIAMSBURG. VA, April 30.-Spe-
ciaL-A small but select excursion from
Richmond, was here to-day. The Kings
Daughters had the visitors in charge and
showed them about town, and gave them
a handsome lunch at the old Wythe
house.
Mr.. Frank Evan. son Of Attorney B. II.
EVAN, of York county, has enlisted in
the naval reserve to serve his country
in the war with Spain.
Miss Tyler. daughter Of Governor Tyler,
spent to-day in Williamsburg.
Mr.. r. r. Claiborne. Of Amherst coun-
ty, has been selected to represent Will
liam and Mary College at the Inter
Collegiate Oratorical contest which will
take place at Richmond College next
week.
The Normal Review at William and
Mary begins next Monday This review
Is open TO all male white teachers in this
State.
The students Of William and Mary COL
lege gave the visiting ladies from Rich
mond hop at Cameron Hall to-day.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-01
CONFEDERATE REUNION.
Ex-senator Ransom Makes an Address
Officers Elected.

WELDON. y. G.. April 90 Special
The battle SCARED Confederate veterans
had grand reunion and dinner here
to-day About one hundred and nifty or
two hundred old soldiers were present.
Eloquent addresses were delivered by eX-
Senator Ransom. Captain w. II. Day
and others. and the greatest enthusiasm
prevailed
After the speeches were over Bill
Johnston Camp elected the following Off
GERS for the ensuing year: Major T. l..
Emry commander; r. W. Brown, secre-
tary.
Dinner was served IN Emry.S Hall and
the young girls of the town waited on
the old soldiers. Many Of the old soldiers
who were present to-day were in the
trenches around Petersburg and Rich
mond during that memorable winter.
when. half starved. ill-clothed and suffer-
ing. they bravcly defended To the last
the cause they believed just and right
General Ransom feelingly alluded to this
in his speech.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-01
SmithdenIL iternry Society.

Tomorrow night the regular public
meeting of the Smithdeal College Lite
rary Society will occur and as usual the
occasion will be a pleasant one. The pro-
gramme includes excellent talent and
the debate promises To be most interest
ing The Richmond College Glee Club will
furnish the vocal music for the occasion.
The programme will be as follows:
T. Opening prayer.
3 Instrumental music
g. Selection-RichmOn1 College Glee
Club.
g. The Two Voices (The Southern Nolun-
teer and the Northern Brother)-Messrs.
Thomas McCaul and Joseph Russell.
3 SelecuOn-Richmond College Glee
club.
9. Debate-"Resolved. That money
wields a greater power i'm the worlds az
fairs than intellect
Afirmatiye-M essrs. r. c.. Garden and
A. +. Caldwell.
Negative-Messrs. A. c. Goode and l..
c. Crutchdeld.
The meeting will be held in the rooms
OF the Smlthdeal Business College and
will begin at $ o'clock 4 cordial invl-
tation is extended to all who desire 10
attend