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CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1898-12-29
Literary News.

In ;he January McClure's Miss Tar
bell will give an account, drawn from
new and original sources. of the in
auguration of Lincoln as President in
1861, and will describe the first DAYS
of the new administration, when
Lincoln began to exhibit his full
power and sagacity as statesman,
somewhat to the surprise of the
whole country. and especially to the
surprise of Mr.. Seward. who was at
irst disposed to be very fatherly
towards Lincoln.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1898-12-29
Christmas and the sunday Schools

oAAoh oOdiC, at lcdcL-
j. c. WHITrEN.
Christmas and the Sunday Schools.
Following the usual custom the
Sunday schools of the city celebrated
Christmas with shor programs of
song and recitation followed with
presents Only one organization,
however, had Christmas tree, the
joy Of every child's heart, although
others substituted more modern novel
ties.
Leaders of the Presbyterian school
rigged up a Christmas ship from
which the presents were distributed
with box of candy for each of the
younger scholars. The kindergarten
department presented tire program
which consisted of carols and recita-
tions.
A candy-pull at the Y. N. c. A.
hall was substituted for. the usual
treat by the Cumberland school, the
scholars contributing to purse for
missionary purposes which was given
to Rev. Wilson of Pueblo. The
amount donated was twenty-five dol
lars
More elaborate preparations were
made By the Methodists, their pro-
gram beginning Saturday afternoon
by the kindergarten department,
Ils<a ~ she rres<>&.kisa ~ esesssI
In the evening a pleasing exercise
entitled, Peace on Earth" was given
by the main school. presents being
distributed afterward-
A Santa Claus chimney, built of
candy boxes representing cream color
ed bricks, was the feature at the
Christian church, and the distribution
of the boxes, which were well filled,
became a part of an interesting pro-
gram. presented by the school.
The distribution of candy and fruit
and the presentation of delightful
program constituted the exercises
at the Baptist church, while the
children of the Espicopal school were
given a Christmas tres from which
each received an orange, a box of
candy and book The exercises
closed with short program.
At the Christian Science school ;.n
interesting program was followed
with presents for each scholar and
treat of candy and fruit.
The sisters of NJ. st. Scholastica
academy gave their pupils Christ
mas tree entertainment with a short
program. Presents from abroad
were delivered TO the children by
Santa Claus from miniature express
wagon.
On Sunday sermons were delivered
on the nativity of Christ and the
lessons to be derived tn refrom from
all the pulpits.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1898-12-29

FOR RENr.-Etve desirable brick houses
ali with water and cellars some wltA barns
sad some with desirable garden tracts Al
81 Fremont County Bans Tor particulars
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1898-12-29

FOR SALE.-One new pressed brick
room house. 90 fenced lot ttxi20, hsirsnt
water and set TO fruit. tor Stlsea SfnAi, ter-
meut down balance on hong ttnie Al .'.r
cerr Call at Fremont County Bsak. n-tf.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-08-26
SOCIETY IN SIBERIA.
Hostess and Guests Frequently He
tire to Kitchen to Cook and Eat.

At one of the grand balls ] attended
at Krasnoyarsk, writes Thomas G.. AL
len, Jr., of fashionable Siberia" in
Ladies' Home Journal, was impressed
by the profusion of flowers used in the
decoration of the ballroom, and which
had been imported from Europe at
enormous expense, and also by the i'm
portance given to the matter Of re-
freshments. Although there appeared
to be about four girls to one man, the
male portion Of the company spent the
greater part of the evening at the
buffet, or zokoosd table, eating and
drinking. The conversation of the wom-
en-, found, was most conventional, and
one could invariably anticipate the
same remarks upon an introduction to
a lady. knowledge of French, which j
was surprised to find few could speak,
is considered the most graceful fem
mime accomplishment.
The kitchen, however, has for the
lady of the land peculiar fascination.
Very often while dressed in silks and
satins, and conversing with her guests,
a hostess will proceed to fry 'blin"
or pancake, and eat IL with the greatest
gusto. The other ladies are at liberty
TO follow the hostess example If they
CHOOSE
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-08-26
A BOGUS RELIC.
Amusing Instance OF Way in Which
Museums Are Imposed Upon.


A very amusing instance of the way
In which museums are imposed upon
has just come to light, says the st.
James Gazette. At the French revolu-
ton, when the Cathedral of st. Denis
was so mutilated, the figures which or
namented the beautiful Gothic tomb
of Dagobert was thrown down, and for
the most part destroyed, all that re-
NAMED being the body of his Queen
Nantilde and the head Of his son Clovis.
When the restorers stepped in sub
sequently they made the best they
could of the bits, putting the sons head
on the mothers body and calling it the
Refine Nantilde. Not long ago more in
telligent restorers put an end to this
absurdity, and there are now to be seen
at st. Denis two statues on which the
original proportions of each are pre-
served. But meanwhile casts of the
hybrid were taken, and they still ex-
ist in the collection of the Beaux Arts
in Paris and in the National Bayarian
museum at Munich as examples to stu
dents of all that is best in Gothic art.
But this is not all. In the great mu-
scum ut Berlin, In the sculpture de-
partment, there is a small statuette of
stone, with various cracks and flaws
which give it an antique appearance,
which is nothing less than a smaller
and very imprudently made counterfeit
of the hybrid. The forger felt the diff
flculty which might be raised to plac-
ing a mans head above woman's bust,
and so has modified both to a small ex-
tent; but there is not a shadow of doubt
that he has succeeded in palming off a
most unexpected imposition where he
could little expect to.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-08-26
Canadas Great Exposition ana Industrial Fair
al Toronto.

The Grand Trunk Railway System
will sell tickets for the Exposition and
Industrial Fair TO be held at Toronto on
August Goth to September 10th, from all
stations on their lines west Of the De.
troit and st. Clair Rivers, at greatly re-
duced rates. Tickets will be sold from
Michigan points from August Goth TO
September 4th inclusive, and from sta
tions in Illinois and Indiana from Aug
ust 2Sth to September lst inclusive, and
all tickets will be valid to return from
Toronto on all trains up to and includ-
ing September 18th.
This will be the greatest fair ever held
at Toronto with new and wonderful at.
fractions from all parts of the world.
Rates will be very low For particulars
and programs Of the Exposition inquire
of all agents of this Company and con-
Meeting lines, or Ben. Fletcher, Trav
Pass. Agent, Detroit, Mich.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-08-26
TOLD HIS CLAM STORY.
How a Funny Detroit Man Won HI
CnSe With the Jury.

Case With the Jury.
Marshall p. Wilder, the funny little
man, is charged with having with
malice aforethought and evil intent
sprung a few of his tales on jury and
thereby turned their verdict in his di-
rection, says the Detroit Journal.
A few weeks ago Marshall came to
town and in the circuit court sued DR..
Hercules Sanche on promissory note
for $1,000. He won the case, and now
the counsel for the defense has applied
for Il new trial on the ground that the
jury was improperly Influenced.
The lawyer says that during q recess
Marshall went out into the hall and
told the jurymen lot of,funny stories,
including that one about. the New Jer-
sey clam digger who fed his family on
clans so long that their stomachs rose
and fell with the tide. That settled it,
the Sanche lawyer says, and the man
who laughs was solid as a boarding
house biscuit with the jury. They went
into court, he says, and chuckled out q
verdict in his favor.
The counsel for the defense says
Wilder's jokes would win a favorable
verdict from jury of pine stumps,
hence the application for a new trial.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-08-26
ADDITI( NAL LOCAL.
III

J. N. Ford was in Saginaw Tuesday
on business.
G. f. Brown was in Lansing the first
of the week on business.
Judge s. b. Daboll of st. Johns was
in Alma Wednesday night.
Miss Lottie Balhke left for Saginaw on
Tuesday for few days visit with her
sister.
Miss Matte Minnick of Breckenridge
was the guest of Miss Winnie Griffin on
Thursday.
w. L. Brown of Williamson was the
guest of his cousin, @. f. Brown on
Saturday and Sunday.
E. Osborn and family expect to move
to Dayton, Ohio, the first of the week
where they will make their future home.
Rev. Ii. b. jefferson returned from
his vacation this week and the usual
services will be resumed in ST. Johns
church.
Miss Pearl Reeves, who has been visit
ing at Earl Clark's for the past week re-
turned to her home in st. Johns on
Thursday.
Al. Pontine went to Detroit Tuesday
morning for the purpose of assisting III
setting up the machinery in NJ. b.
Faughner's new excelsior factory.
The state board of education has APP
pointed John w Stevens of jackson
superintendent of grounds and buildings
at the Ypsilanti and Mt. Pleasant Nor
NAL schools at a salary of 81 900.
Hamlin Garland will contribute to
the September McClure's an account OF
General Clusters last fight in the actual
words of Two Moon, and Indian chief
still living, who took part in it. The
article will be illustrated with portrait
from life.
We have not heard Of any robberies in
town, circus day, but it has been re-
ported TO us that several of the light
fingered gentry hired rigs and drove out
through the country working their
swindling games and i'll some instances
breaking into houses
Rev, II. W. Clough and wife left for
Caro- on Tuesday for a week or ten days
visit with friend and relatives. Wilbur
Nelson will fill the pulpit of the Baptist
church on Sunday morning during the
absence of the pastor and the evening
services will be omitted.
During the heavy storm which passed
over this place on Sunday last, lightning
struck the y. \. freight depot, but not
doing any damage otherwise than tear
ing off few shingles and burning ont
the telegraph switchboards. Freight
Agent Frank was sitting inside at the
time and received quit a severe shock
but luckily escaped serious injury.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-08-26

Pimples, blotches, yellow skin, scaly
and ugly spots, foul breath, dark rings
about the eyes, owe their existence to a
diseased liver and bad digestion. To
remove these disfguring evidence of in
ternal disorder the liver should receive
immediate attention. DR.. J. II. Nc
Leans Liver and Kidney Balm is a re-
liable remedy for liver troubles and
arrangements in the kidneys. It's use
will restore those organs to the healthy,
active and regular performance of their
functions. When this is accomplished
the eye will become bright and spark
ling, the skin fair and smooth, and the
complexion clear. Price 81 90 bottle.
For sale by B. S. WEBB.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-08-26
THERE'S TO BE A PICNIC
AT
GRANDRAPIDS. AUGUST 2S.

Get ready to go and tell your friends
and neighbors about the Schwabenfest
or German Picnic on above date. The
Annual Schwabenfest is an occasion of
merrymaking by the Germans and
they cordially invite everybody to join
them. All manner of old country games
and sports are included in the day S
program, and a fine brass band will
furnish music. A plentiful of good
things to eat and drink will be furnished
for the hungry and thirsty. Schoen-
fields grove at Reeds Lake will be the
scene of festivities and is easily reached
by street cars from the station. A
special excursion train via. the ID. G r..
q w. Ry, will leave Alma at s 10 a. III.
and arrive at Grand Rapids at II 40 a.
m. Leave returning at Z 100 p. IN.
Round trip rate Sl.00.
lOl5-2w. GEO. DEHAvEN, G.. p. A.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-08-26

Who can fail to take advantage of
this offer, Send 10 cents to us for a
generous trial size or ask your druggist,
Ask for E!y's Cream Balm, the most
positive catarrh cure. Full size so
cents.
ELY BROS, So Warren ST., NY. City.
I suffered from catarrh of the worst
kind ever since a boy, and l never
hoped for cure, but Ely's Cream Balm
seems TO do even that. Many acquain-
tances have used it with excellent re-
sults,-Oscar Ostrum, IS Warren Ave,
Chicago, III.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-08-26
Notice

We, the undersigned, do hereby agree
to refund the money on two 25-cent
bottles of Bakers Mandrake Bitters, if
it fails to cure constipation, biliousness,
sick headache of any OF the diseases for
which it is recommended. Also will
refund the money on a 90 cent bottle of
Downs Elixir, if it 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 Is. S. WEBB.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-08-26
PRESENT DAY 8ARBARlANS.
French African Expedition Said TO Is e
Guilty OF Astonishing Cruelty.

African Sh1u 10 bc
Guilty of Astonishing Cruelty.
grewsome account of the conduct
Of the French expedition which has just
made its way to the Nile is given by one
Of its members in private letter, says
the Boston Transcript. He says they
impressed all their native porters and
other help by force; in brief, seized and
made slaves of them. Then, if any Of
them tried TO escape, they shot or
hanged them. When they came upon a
village and found IL deserted they set
it afire, whereupon the Inhabitants. who
were hiding near by, would come back
and try to extinguish the flames. thus
giving the French an opportunity to
seize some Of them TO replenish their
slave train. The French would seize
the chief and tie him up until he fur
nished the required number of slaves.
II they did not succeed in callingany Of
the natives within reach by incmdiar-
Ism or other means they simply looted
the village. At night they kept as
close a watch upon the slaves as pos
sible, "but they would now and then all
run away together. and IL was not,easy
TO kill the whole lot"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-08-26
A NEW TRIUMPH.
The DreadedConSumption Can
Be Cured.
T. A. Slocum, the Great Chemist and
Scientist, VIII Send TO Suffers,
Three Free Bottles of His New
~ Discovered Remedies to
Cure Consumption and
All Lung Troubles.


Nothing could be fairer, more philan-
thropic or carry more JOY to the afflicted
than the generous offer of the honored
and distinguished chemist, I a. Slocum
NJ c., of New York City.
He has discovered reliable and alb
solute cure for consumption, and all
bronchial, throat, lung and che st di-
seases, catarrhal affections, general de-
cline and weakness, loss of flesh and
all conditions of wasting away; and to
make its great merits known, will send
three free bottles of his newly discov-
cred remedies to any afflicted reader of
the ALMA RECORD.
Already his "new scientific system of
medicine" has permanently cured thous-
ands of apparently hopeless cases.
The doctor considers it not only his
professional, but his religious duty-a
duty which he owes to suffering human
itv-to donate his infallible cure.
He has proved the dreaded consump-
ton" TO be a durable disease beyond a
doubt, in any climate, and has on file
in his American and European labora-
tories thousands of "heartfelt testi-
monials of gratitude" from those bene-
flied and cured in all parts of the world.
Catarrhal and pulmonary troubles
lead to consumption, and consumption,
uninterrupted, means speedily and GER
tain death. Don't delay until it is too
late. Simply write 7. A. Slocum, NJ. c.
oS Pine street, New York, giving ex-
press and postoffice address, and the
free medicine will be promptly sent.
Please tell the doctor you saw his offer
in the ALMA RECORD.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-08-26

NIORTG AGE SALE:-Dcfault having been
wi made I'm the conditions OF mortgage exc
cuted by Miles G. Lathrop and Ethel NJ. Lath-
rop his wife, TO John ID. Spinney IN trust Tor
Dages Andrews a. Company, dated January
eighth, 1895. and recorded I'm the Office OF the
register OF deeds for Gratiot county, Michigan,
on January llth, 1898. I'm liber ~ OF mortgage
on page ~: on which mortgage there Is claimed
10 be due at the date Of this notice eiphty-hve
dollars and six cents, besides an attorney Zee
of fiftoeu dollars stipulated I'm said mortgage
10 be- paid should any proceedings be taken TO
fOrcclOse said mortgage. ana no suit or pro-
cceGing at law or IN equity having been insti.
tuted 10 recover any part OF the debt secured
by said mortgage; therefore by virtue OF the
mower of sale I'm said mortgage conta.nec, AMI
of tho statute I'm such case made and provided,
notice a. hereby given that on Octc Der 10, les's.
nt ton o'clock IN the forenoon, NJ the north
front door of the court house for Gratiot
county, in Michigan, IN the village OF Ithaca,
Ia said county. there will b. sold NJ public
vendue 10 the highest bidder the promises de-
scribed I'm said mortgage, viz:
Lot tgenty-four l2il IN block two III Adams
addition To the village OF Riverdale, Grafton
county Michigan. according to the recorded
plst thereof together with the heredltaments
and appurtcnances thereOnto belonging or In
anywisc appertaininR
Dated July llth lsvs.
JoHE ID SPINNEY. en- trust for
Dages. Andrews Company,
JOHN n. SPINNEY MorigaHcr
Attorney for Mortgage. lOlO 10"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-08-26
For Sale or Exchange.

Forty acre farm locate d three and one
half miles west and one-half mile south
of Alma. For sale cheap or will ex-
change for smaller farm. Thirty
acres cleared for the pillow and eight
acres of timber. Good well, and also a
flowing stream of water across the farm.
Also good mich COW for sale cheap.
1O14-6w Inquire of w. G.. BYARD.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-08-26

Over work, either physical or mental,
will produce weakness and loss of ener-
gy. Too many business or family cares,
overwork in the harvest field, an excess
of woman S work and worry, will pro-
duce months of misery. To prevent this
the exhausted system should be rein
forced Immediately. DR.. J. II. Nc
Leans Strengthening Cordial and
Blood Purifier is an appropriate remedy.
Price soc and $500 bottle. For sale
by B. S. WEBB.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-08-26
An Uneauaned Dining Car Service.

Have you had dinner or supper on one
of the dining cars running on the
Grand Trunk Railway through trains
between Chicago and eastern points?
If not, it would be worth your while to
make a note of this service, and take the
first opportunity you can to avail your
self OF treat. Mr.. j. Lea, who for
years has been with the Windsor Hotel,
Montreal, is now connected with this
service, and travellers can rely on re-
fined cuisine, excellent service, and a
liberal table.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-08-26

The seal worn by the pope, and used
by him on official documents TO which
his signature is attached. has on IL the
engraving OF fish, with the cipher of
the wearer. Since the thirteenth CEN
tury every pope has worn n ring OF this
character, and II Is shattered with a
hammer when the wearer dies, TO pre-
vent its use ON n forced document.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-08-26
METHODIST.

Topic of pastors morning sermon,
1.-THE Prevailing Name" In the even
ing will be given the last of the series
of hymn studies. Topic, Hymns of
Heaven" Members of the congrega-
ton are invited to indicate on a slip of
paper the hymn that they admire most
and the slips will be gathered up and
compared and the result announced.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-08-26
Grand Trunk Dining Cars.

Everybody who has had the good fort
une TO enjoy meal on the Grand Trunk
dining cars are profuse in their praises
of the good service, excellent cuisine and
liberal tables supplied. Mr.. j, Lea, late
of Windsor Hotel, Montreal, has been
appointed TO this part of the service and
the public are approaching the endeav-
ors of the company to have an I'M
equalled service in this department of a
great system.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-08-26

The quality of the blood depends
much upon good or bad digestion and
assimilation. To make the blood rich
in life and strength giving constituents
use DIR. J. II. McLean's strengthening
Cordial and Blood Purifier; it will nour-
ish the properties of the blood from
which the elements OF vitality are
drawn. Price soc and 81 90 bottle
Fer sa lie by b. 5. WEBB.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-08-26
Religious Notes.
ST. JOHNS CHURCH.

ST. JOHNS CHURCH.
Twelfth Sunday after Trinity
Holy Communion and sermon at
10 80 a. m.
Sunday School at 3 80 p. IN.
Evening service at 80.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-08-26
For Sale.

A 20 acre farm for sale, situated one
mile east of Alma, Gratiot county. Build.
ings are new and modern, will be sold at
a bargain if sold soon Terms one-half
down, balance to suit purchaser. For
full particulars, address
10l4.4w w. w. ROBERTS
Alma, Mich.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-08-26
The Most Fatalplsease.

II is not generally known that more
adults die of Kidney trouble than any
other disease. When the first symp-
toms Of this disease appear, no time
should be lost in taking Foley's Kidney
Cure, which is guaranteed or money re-
guuded. BIvINs & RHODES.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-08-26
Amber for Pipes,

Valuable discoveries OF amber have
recently been made in British Columbia
which Il Is claimed win be able to sup
ply the pipemakers of the world vs. III
amber for another hundred years. q.