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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-09-23
a QUEER "GROUND."
Discovered by n Linemnn While Re
pairing n Leak.

pairing Leak.
"Who ever heard of a snake not over
three feet in length grounding a tele-
graph wire and rendering it useless for
two days and as many nights?" was
the question asked of number Of rail
road men by a well-known lineman who
has care of the Western Union Tele-
graph company's wires along the line
of one of the greatest trunk systems
in the state of Ohio. 1T was this way:
During the republican national con-
vcntion at st. Louis, in 1896, when every
wire In the country was needed and
taxed TO its utmost capacity with bull
letins from the convention, that one OF
the through wires from St. Louis to
Cleveland became grounded on my di-
vision, causing me no end OF trouble,
and compelling me to go from pole to
pole for two days before locating the
trouble, which, to my establishment,
was caused by small snake OF greenish
color, and about three feet in length
One end Of the snake was lying across
the wire, while the other end was rest
ing against the lightning rod which
"a placed on every fifth pole Of a tele-
graph line. The snake when taken off
and examined was found TO be nearly
burned in two, caused by the strong
current OF the telegraph wire and the
direct ground circuit obtained from the
lightning rod. How the snake came IN
this position Will always be q mystery
but no doubt II was thrown there after
being killed by some one walking along
the railway track.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-09-23

We give no reward, an offer of this
kind is the meanest Of receptions. Our
plan is to give every one chance TO
try the merit Of Ely's Balm the origi-
nal Balm for the cure OF Catarrh, Hay
Fever and Cold in the Head, by mailing
for 10 cents a trial size to test its cura-
tive power. We mail the so cent size
also and the druggist keeps 1t. Test 1t
and YOU are sure to continue the treat
ment Relief is immediate and a cure
follows Ely Brothers, 50 Warren
Street, New York.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-09-23
STATE FAIR AT GRAND RAPIDS
SEPT 26th TO 30th.

The Grand Trunk Railway System
will make rate Of single fare for the
round. trip from all its stations in Mich
igan 10 Grand Rapids on account
of Michigan State Fair. Tickets
will be on sale on S pit. 26, p, 2S,2 20 and
30, and will be valid to return up TO and
including Oct l.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-09-23
ADDITIONAL LOCAL.

Miss Lena Eagon is clerking for j. l..
Miller.
J. N. Ford was in Saginaw on bust
ness Tuesday.
Miss Eva Irish of Grand Rapids, is
visiting her parents south of Alma.
O. n. Sharp of st. GATHERINGS, Ont,
was in Alma on business this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. II. Hayt attended
the street Fair" at Owosso on Thurs
day.
Mira. ]. w. Holmes left for Jackson
on Thursday morning for few weeks
visit.
Master Edward Wilson and his cousin,
Ed. Nelson, wheeled TO Breckenridge
Sunday to visit their grand parents ana
friends i'll that place.
Miss Ethel Hawley, who has been en-
Moved in Miss c.. f. Smiths millinery
store during the past season, has ac-
copied a position i'll Tyroler's store in
ST Louis.
Mr.. Edward Nelson of Thayer'
Kansas. visited at the home of his aunt
Mrs. CT. E. Wilson, for few days TINS
week. He has now gone to Caro- 10
visit relatives there.
A reception will be given the pastor OF
the NJ. E church, Rev NJ. ID Carrel, on
Monday evening, Sept 26, to which the
pastors and members of the other
churches, and the public in general are
cordially invited.
The village council has purchased a
"Foley" nozzel for the use OF the hre
department The Foley is a spray
nozzel most effective for work inside OF
buildings and something the department
has needed for long time.
Miss Winnie Teevin, who has been
staying at the home of her uncle, Bart
Miller, for the past three years and who
has during the past six months become
very popular as clerk in the postofiice'
left this morning for her home in Grand
Rapids.
NJ. Whitbeck horse tanner and break
err of much experience will be III Alma
for the next four weeks for the purpose OF
breaking colts ard training unmanage-
able horses. Several of our people have
been patronizing Mr. Whitbeck with
god results.
G. f. Wilson and family attended the
Pattenel reunion held IA Ithaca at the
h me- of c. NJ. Brown on Friday, Sept
II. They report very pleasant time
and a good attendance there being lo'
present including the fringe as Pat
calls the little ones.
A very quiet home wedding occurred
At the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Moore
on Wednesday OF this week when then
son. VIM. Moore was married to Miss
Anna Prato in the presence of the i'm
mediate relatives and a few invited
guests, Rev G.. d. Kaufman otficiat
ing.
At the home of Mr.. and Mrs. l., 3
Quick on Tuesday evening of this weel
the new teachers employed IN the pub
lie schools this year, were rendered
very pleasant reception by the teacher
who remain in the schools from las
year. The rooms were beautiful.
decorated with potted plants,cut flower
and vines, and in the dining-room
most dainty and exquisite repast wa
served.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-09-23

One TO three years, from Sept. lst.
Modern new house, thirteen rooms,
furnace, laundry, bath and closets, good
barn, desirable location. Reasonable
terms TO the right party. Inquire of h.
ID Lemen.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-09-23
METHODIST
Village Council.

ALMA MICH september II, 1898.
Regular meeting OF the common council or the
village OF Alma I'm council chamber on above
dute.
Present-President Tinker, Trustees Brewbak-
err Dean. Wilson and Hannsh.
Absent-rrustees Pola-ky aud Beckner.
Minutes OF last regular meeting read ana upon
motion approved.
Upon motion the following bills We're allowed
footing: 49,
II F Thompson, highway labor. ...... .Sl7 Il
John Morton, stone ......... ~ u
Electric IJVht 81 Power Co, lighting ...... ~ ~
j. f. Langley, enographer ............. Il
Alma Argus. printing ......... '.....'.'' ~,
W W Roberts cement Vases. ........ To Ol
Upon motion the bill % Electric Light
Power co was allowed at sl25.
JpOn motion the bill OF Attorney stone wa
rcterr. 20 the committee on claims.
Upon motion the treasurer's report was &C
c.pted and placed on file.
Committee on inventory OF property left a
waterworss report having received slE % at sci
lem ut.
[ pom motion the report was accepted as salts
factory and committee discharged.
Upon motion the communication OF II +. But
tier relative 10 taxes. was laid on the table.
Jpon motion the communication OF NJ.
Dallas was laid over until next regular meeting
Upon n, tiou the Fire bept. committee nc
lative TO purchasing imprOv. hose nozzel, wa
sccepte and bill for same allowed. Amount o
bill s25 90.
Uuon motion council adjourned,
: " I'ISKRR ". W. KtNcH,
president Ulcrk
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-09-23
THIRTEENTH ANNUAL OHIO EN-
CITRSION

Wednesday, Oct. 9TH, the Ann Arbor
r. II. will give its thirteenth annual Ohio
excursion. More than 1000 persons took
advantage of last years excursion be-
cause of the low rate and long limit.
Excursion tickets good for return un-
I'll November 9th will be sold TO Toledo
at 81 36 for the round trip. Apply to
nearest agent or write this office for
rates &c stations in Ohio on the follow
ing roads: Wheeling x Lake Erie,
Columbus, Hooking Valley a. Toledo,
Big -Four Route, Cincinnati, Hamilton
81 DAYTON and Detroit 81 Lima North
ern Rv. Train leaves Alma at As q
m. Children under IL years of age vii.
be furnished tickets at one-half the exl
cursion rate.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-09-23
SPECIAL EXCURSION
TO THE

STATE FAIR AT GRAND RAPIDS
On Sept. 30 the D. CT. K. d w. Ry.
will run a special low rate excursion TO
Grand Rapids for the Fair, leaving
Alma at S 80 "a. III Returning, leave
Grand Rapids at $50 p. III Round trip
rate 81 %. See agents and bills for full
particulars.
GEO. DEHAVEN, CT. p. a.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-09-23

The "ilmaliur," n Finish stone,
which becomes almost white before the
approach OF fine weather. and darkens
when storms arc at hand. is used ~ the
natives as a barometer. i'm which they
repose the highest confidence.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-09-23
urItisb soIJier. ms LInguists.

British officers serving In Indian regi-
ments are now required TO learn the
dialect OF their men I'm addition 10 Hin.
dustani. Pushtce. Punjabi Hindu
Khaskura. Tamil and Mahratu are
among the languages they must &C.
ouira
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-09-23

Valuable discoveries OF amber have
recently been made in British Columbia
which It Is claimed viii he able ~ sl.-
PLY the pipcmakcrs ~ tho a.'''
amber for another hundred yca's.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-09-23

The next issue of The College News,
pamphlet issued by the Sioux City Bust
ness College, Sioux City, Iowa, will con-
tain a large number of testimonials from
students and graduates of the S. G. B.
20. Send for free copy.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-09-23
nnNnt haImposed On.

Always insist on getting Foley's Hon
ey and Tar, AS it is positively, absolutely
and upqualifiedly the best cough medl-
ciHe, Accept no substitute. BIVINs &
RHODES.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-09-23

MORTGAGE SALE:-Default having been
cuted by Miles c. Latbrop and Ethel NJ. Lath-
rop. his wife, TO John ID. Spnney I'm trust for
Dages, Andrews Company, dated January
en- nth, 1875. and recorded In the Office OF the
register OF deeds for Gratiot county Michigan.
on January llth, 1898. IN liber - OF MORTGAGES
on page 81; on which mortgage there is claimed
TO be due at the date of this notice elghty-1ve
dollars aud six cents, besides an attorney fee
of fifteen dollars stipulated in said mortgage
10 be pai should any proceedings be taken TO
fOreclose said mortgage, and no suit or pro-
ceeding at law or I'm equity having been insti-
tuted to recover any part OF the debt secured
by said mortgage; therefore by virtue of the
power OF sale I'm ssid mortgage contaIntd aud
of the statute In such case made and provdH-
notice is hereby given that on oct Der 10, sbs
at ten O'Clock IN the forenoon, at the north
front door of the court house for Gratiot
county, in Michigan. in the village of Ithaca
In said county, there Will be sold ut public
vendue to the highest bidder the premises de-
scribed in said mortgage. viz:
Lot twenty-four pa I'm block two f21 Adams
addition to the village OF Riverdale, GratiOt
county. Michigan, according TO the recorded
p at thereof, together with the heredita nents
and appurtenances thereonto belonging or In
anywise appertaiuing,
Dated July ilth 1855
JOHN ID. SPINNEY. I'm trust for
Dagcs, Andrews Company
JOHN u SPINNEY Mortgage
Attorney for Mortgage. lOl0-i3
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-09-23

At Bivins & Rhodes drug store, a
cure for all kidney COM
plants, nervous exhaustion and female
weakness. 1t is Foley's Kidney Cure.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-09-23
BousehoId Necessity.

No family should be without Foley's
Collie Cure, Tor all bowel complaints.
BIVINS & RHODES.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-09-23
A Cnlnrndo Annie.

4 variety Of apple has been discovered
In Montrose county, Col, having deep
red skin and colored meat. somewhat
resembling that OF blood orange.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-09-23

The conatitutionality Of Colorado's
law rcnuiriur horscshoers 20 pass an eN-
animation will bc tested.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-09-23
Religious Notes.
ST. JOHNS CHURCH

ST. JOHNS CHURCH
Fifteenth Sunday after Trinity
Sunday School at 3 30 p. m.
Evening service at 30.
Thursday the goth inst, being the
Festival of st. Michael and all Angels
there will be celebration of Holy
Communion at 10 a. III. All welcome,
50 all services.
METHODIST.
Rev. NJ. d. Carrel has returned home
from conference and will occupy the
pulpit morning and evening.
BAPTIST,
Preaching morning and evening by
pastor. All are cordially invited to the
services OF the church.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-09-23

Vn,t ought to know that when suffer
UU from any kidney trouble that a
safe, sure remedy is Foley's Kidney
Cure. Guaranteed OF money ieiunded'
BIVINs & RHODES.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-09-23
Il Hits the Spot

When suffering from a severe cold
and your throat and lungs feel tore,
take "a. dose ss,s Of r Fol so m0nsy
will be at once - relieved,
warm grateful feeling and
healing of the parts affected will be ex-
perienced and you will say: ut feels
so good, IT HITS THE SPOT" 1t is
guaranteed. BIvINS & RHODES.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-09-23
y. Graduate Of tn

nR. y. F. McCLINTON. Graduate OF me
IL University OF Michigan. General Practice.
once in the New Pollasky Block. ONCE hours,
$3.50 TO II 30 a. III. 80 10 go and 90 To S:O p.
IN. Night calls at residence one mile Wes- OF
town,
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-09-23
Going Down Hin.

People
suffering
from Kid
ney Diseases
feel a gradual
but steady loss of
strength aud vital
itv. They should
lose no time in trying
Foleys Kidney Cure,
Guaranteed Preparation,
BIvINS * RHODES.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-04-28
MRS. PRESTON'S REQUEST.
A Richmond Lady Leaves $4,000 to the Man
Who Found Her Marriage Certificate.
From the Baltimore Sun.

From the Baltimore Sun.
New York, April 25.-John Farrell, a bar
keeper in Broadway restaurant and cafe,
has received a bequest of $4,000, because
he was once responsible for the recovery of
a marriage certificate. This sum was left
to him by Mrs Ralph Preston, of Rich
mond, Va, whose marriage certificate,
which had been mislaid for three years,
was recovered, thus enabling her to estab-
lish her claim to her husbands estate, val
ued at about $150,OOO.
In March, 1894, a. small paragraph in a
newspaper here mentioned Farells finding
of Mrs. Preston's certificate in a bible,
which came into his possession when the
New York hotel, where Farrell was then
employed, was torn down, in 1894 Mrs.
Preston saw this paragraph, traced Far
rell, obtained the document and made Far
rell present of 81, 500.
Mrs. Preston's story was very romantic.
Before her marriage she was Anna COR
man, a poor girl. She met Ralph Preston,
a member of prominent Virginia family
of Danforth, near Richmond, and after
civil marriage they came to New York, and
were married in 1891 in the Church of the
Strangers by the late DR.. Deems. They
stopped at the old New York hotel. Mrs.
Preston placed her marriage certificate in
O. DlDlo ana IHe DOOk WAS tdhSu HUM thS
room she occupied by chambermaid and
thrown into a closet and forgotten. Mrs.
Preston searched high and low, but could
not find the certificate. The Prestons then
went abroad. Mr. Preston left his wife
in Paris unprovided for, and she was de-
pendent on the charity of the American
colony there. Then her husband died and
she returned to America.
TIL Preston family refused to acknowl-
edge her unless she produced her crtficate
of marriage, and she was in sore straits I'M
til three years later, when the newspaper
paragraph came to her eye, and through it
she was able to prove her right to call her
self the widow of Ralph Preston. She was
received cordially by the Prestons and re-
ceived her late husbands fortune.
John Farrell said he had been notified by
a lawyer in Baltimore of Mrs. Preston's be-
quest to him. He refused to give the law
yers name or to go into any details, other
than that Mrs. Preston had left him $40 600.
Farrell said she frequently made him
handsome presents after she had given him
the first 81 500. Farrell is well known as a
barkeeper in Broadway cafes. He opened
a saloon in partnership with John Pitts at
No. 16 Clinton Place, after the New York
hotel was torn down. The firm went out
of business year ago.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-04-28
lETOHATCHIE WEDDING.
Edgar Smith and Miss May farror Made Man
q and Wife.
snecial to The Age-Herald.

Letohatchie, Ala, April 27,-Mr. Edgar
Smith and Miss May Farrior were married
last night at the Baptist church, Rev. Mr..
Hubbard, of Greenville, Ala, officiating.
The church was beautifully decorated
with bambo, evergreens, palmetto and
roses Just before the bridal party entered
the church Mr.. Will Van Pelt, of Montgom-
cry, sang in very touching tones, 80, Prom
Use Me-" after which the bridal party enter
ed while Mendessohn'S "Wedding March"
was being rendered The bride was at
tired in a costume of white satin duchesse
with trimmings of pearl passamentrie and
lace; she carried boquet of brides roses.
The veil was held in place by beautiful
sunburst of pearls and diamonds--the gift
of the groom.
Miss Callie Smith, the sister of the groom,
was maid of honor and wore white liberty
silk over white satin, with veil, and carried
pink carnations tied with pink ribbon
This being an opal wedding, the BRIDES
maids represented four of the colors of the
opal Misses Patterson and Rogers, of
Letohatchie, in green organdy; Lille Far
rior and Fannie Belle Pruitt of Fort De-
post, in pink organdy; Nellie Pritchett, of
Haynesville, and Carrie Bullock, of Mont
gomery, in yellow organdy; Sue Farrior, of
Fort Deposit, and Lola Johnson of Gads-
den, in lilac organdy. The young ladies'
wore white satin and ribbon sashes and
carried carnations tied with white ribbon.
The groomsmen were Messrs. VIII Mol
lett, of Mobile, best man; George Bryan
and j. H. Vinson, of Georgiana; d. B. Nc
Kenzie, of Durham; w. c. Crumpton, Of
Evergreen; Mark Miller, Of Brewton; T.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-04-28
Settlement With Waterworks

Florence, Ala, April 27.-The city council
met last night and arranged for the carry
ing on of the extensive street improvements
which have been begun The council also
heard the report of the finance committee,
favoring the adoption of the plan of Mayor
Weakley for the settlement of the debt of
the water company. The city of Florence
owes the water company $4,000 for hydrant
rent, etc.. and agreed under the PROPOSE
ton submitted by the mayor at the recent
meeting of the board to accept the sum of
$4,000 If paid by November 1. They also
agree to make reduction in the hydrant
rental of from $4,000 per year to $1,000 for
the year. There are several other extern
sions granted, and the deal is very favor
able to the city. 1t is believed that the city
will be able to meet the obligation when
1t is due, and from henceforth it will be
paid as they go.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-04-28
Daughters of Confoderacy Adjourn
Special to The Age-Herald

5petIdI 10 The Age-HeraId.
Columbus, Miss, April 2.-The annual
convention of the Mississippi division of
the United States Daughters of the Con-
federacy which has been In session here the
last two days closed with a grand reeep-
tion at the Gilmer hotel tonight. The last
business meeting of the convention was
heid this evening when the following Off
GERS Tor the ensuing year were elected:
PRESIDENT, Mrs. j. w. Duncan, of Yazoo
Iny' Vice-president, Miss Annie Cage, of
jackson; recording secretary. Mrs Alhert
Weems, of Meridian; corresponding seere-
tary' Mrs Josie Frazee Cappleman. of
Okiona; treasurer, Mrs. e. T. Sykes, of
columbus. The next convention will be
May, 1899. -
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-04-28
Pretty Home Wedding
Special to The Age-HeraId

'I7Oe1''l 70 TIC <A5V-IItIdIU'
1ailadega, April PA very pretty home
wedding occurred at the home of Major w
H. Burr at Il o'clock today. The contract
ing parties were Mr.. George p. Ide of Jack
sonville, Ala, and Miss Rosa Borden, Of
this city. Miss Borden is one of our most
charming young ladies and Talladega is
10th to give her up. She belongs to one of
our Oldest and best families. Mr. Ide is a
gentleman of great worth and is very pro-
minent where he lives. He is a native of
Vermont and has large business interests at
Jacksonville. The happy young couple left
on the north bound Southern train for q
bridal tour of two months duration and
will visit all the principal cities east, also
his old home.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-04-28
ODD FELLOWS CELEBRATE.
Bessemer Rifles Eager for the Order to
March
snecial to The Age-Herald.

Bessemer, April H.-The seventy-ninth
anniversary of the founding of the indie
pendent Order of Odd Fellows was cele-
brated at Odd Fellows hall last night. A
large crowd listened to the several ad-
dresses, the recitatons, vocal and instru-
mental music Mr.. C. P. Beddow, of Bir-
mingham, Rev. w. R. Ivey.and Rev. G. L..
jenkins spoke on the historical merits and
rapid growth of the order.
The Rifles are drilling every night. The
full complement of one hundred men has
been procured without any trouble, and the
boys are ready to respond when called
upon
President John w. Harrison, of the How
ard-Harrison Iron company is in town and
will remain until Saturday
President A. T. Dexter of the Alabama
Pipe company is back from a trip to Mil
waukee and other points.
Captain r. f. Minis, ex-chief of police has
purchased "a half interest in Bowdy's mill
and has moved with his family to that
place.
Messrs. N. L. Carpenter, Fl. L. Bains.
Joe Burgin and C. A. Stillman returned
last night from fishing trip twelve miles
below the city.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-04-28
THE DEADLOCK
REMAINS INTACT
"
Judicial Convention Has Cast
800 Ballots.
A FIFTH MAN IN THE RACE
. i
c. B. Powell Made Chairman to Succeed CaS
baniss Who Returns Home-ResoIu-
ton to Volunteer Services of
the Body for War.
A FIFTH MAN IN THE RACE
Special to The Aee-Herald.

Jasper, Ala, April 27-The deadlock IN
the convention. which is meeting here for
the purpose of selecting the democratic
nominee for judge of the Tenth judicial
circuit, still continues and from the present
outlook the nomination is as far off as
ever. When the three-hundredth ballot was
cast tonight, the standing of the candidates
was practically the same as it was at the
beginning, except that T. l.. Jackson, of
Jasper, has been put In nomination as the
Fifth's candidate.
The convention was called to order at
o'clock this morning. Balloting was con-
tinued without any result until the one
hundredth and fiftieth ballot was cast and
then the convention adjourned until 1890.
The convention was called to order again
at 1890 and balloting was resumed until the
two hundred and fifteenth ballot was
reached and then adjourned until 1880. Mr..
Lowe introduced a resolution compliment
tary to Judge Jas. B. Head, and expressing
deep regret at his serious illness The con-
vention met promptly at 1880. There was
a great display of wit and humor, but no
result in the monotonouS voting. Mr..
Lowe introduced a resolution that Mr.. Alt
man, Ward delegate; Felix Blackburn, a
Miller delegate; f. S. White, Banks deli
egate, and L. b. Musgroye, a Coleman
delegate, be appointede a committee OF four
with power to select fifth man to recon-
mend a nominee to the convention. This
motion was laid on the table. t. l.. Sowell,
of Jasper, was put in nomination, and is
now being voted upon with the others. Mr..
Payne, from Winston, introduced resolu-
ton that the chairman, candidates and del
egates be sent as volunteers to Cuba which
was referred to the committee on resolu-
tions if there should be one appointed G.
b. Powell, Of jefferson, was unanimously
elected to succeed Mr.. Cabiniss as chair
man, who was compelled to return to Bir-
mingham. After casting the three hum
dredth ballot the convention adjourned UNI
til O'Clock Thursday morning.