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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-16
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l hereby announce myself a candidate
for Commonwealth Attorney CT Stat
ford county. and respectfully solicit the
support of all my friends. II elected l
will discharge the duties Of the office
impartially and 60 the best of my
ability. u. b. wallace.
an06t ri
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-16
For Treasurer.

10 the voters of Spot'Uirdnid:
| respectfully announce myself can.
didate for reelection TO the Office Of
Treasurer am very grateful 70 my
friends for the generous support Of the
past, and earnestly solicit their support
at the approaching election-May 10Th
1899.
w. G.. billiard
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-16

Seven colored girls were put at work
last week in the Manchester Shirt and
Overall Factory. At once the three
hundred white girls quit work and
went to the office in body and demand
ed the discharge Of the colored en-
ployees. The oolored employees were
dismissed and the white girls returned
20 work.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-16
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past. No man ever had truer friends
| respectfully ask your support In the
coming election. promising If returned
TO the Treasurer office TO lend all Of
my efforts to make you faithful pub
lie servant, realizing when | have done
this L have only done my duty.
Very respectfully,
NV. I'd y. L. Smltn'
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-16

To the Voters Of Caroline County:
| hereby announce myself a candi'
date for Commissioner of the Revenue
in District No. 2 and solicit your sup
port at the approaching election, May
%. Should you elect me | promise a
faithful honest and satisfactory dis
charge Of all the duties of the office.
Very truly yours.
myll- H. D. Head
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-16
W. G.. billiard.

F,llow Cuiz,us of Spot.vlrdnia County
Not doubling that | can well dis
charge the duties of county attorney for
the coming four years, | ask you to
vote for me.
aplS.td j. Il. Powell.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-16

The interviews published elsewhere
with Senator LeOato. Of Accomac, and
Delegate Bland, of King and Queen,
would seem to show that they are not
for anybody to beat Martin
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-16
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To the Voters Of Caroline County:
Thanking you for your highly APP
preciated support in the past, | hereby
announce myself a candidate for re.
election to the office of Commissioner OF
the Revenue in District No. |. Should
you again favor me with the office
promise the same faithful and efficient
discharge Of the duties as in the past.
Very respectfully yours,
my Ltd Robert D. GraVat1'
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-16

The Rev DR.. W. u. Murkland, pas
tor Of the Franklin Street Presbyterifn
Church, Baltimore, and one Of the most
eminent divines in the Southern As.
sembly. died in Baltimore Friday.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-16
70 the Voters Of Carolinc county

To the Voters " Caroline county
Highly approaching your support In
the past, announce myself candidate
for reelection to the Office OF Sheriff
Should you again honor me with the
office | shall endeavor as heretofore to
perform the duties Of the position faith
fully, honestly and impartially.
Very respectfully,
myll.td L. u. Glll.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-16

10 the Voters " Caroline County:
most respectfully announce myself
AZ a candidate for the office Of County
Treasurer, and cordially invite your
support, promising if elected to carry
out the requirements Of the Office.
h. Nj. Coleman.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-16
To Tile Voters of Caroline =:

TO lie FOLeTS OI CUTOIfHE
am candidate for Commissioner
of Revenue for District No. | Of Caro-
line county at the election which takes
place on Thursday, May Goth. 1899, and
respectfully ask for your support, pledg-
ing myself if elected faithful dis
charge of the duties Of the office.
Respectfully.
AMI I'd Il. q. Chandler.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-16
To tie Voters of stafford :

JTtt FOICI U 'JUVF.V O' 7"
| hereby announce myself candi.
date for Clerk Of Stafford County and
Circuit Courts. | earnestly ask the
support of all my friends, promising. II
elected, to discharge the duties OF the
office faithfully and impartially.
James Ashby.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-16
National Peace Jubi-
lee, Washington, D. c.
May 1924 and %, 1899.

Last Saturday the thermometer regis
tered 100 degrees at Phoenix, Arizona,
and from 50 to 81 degrees in Colorado.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-16

10 me Voters of SpofsBirHnid County
Fellow Citizens: With feelings Of
gratitude to you for the very generous
expression Of your continued confidence
and Kindness IN the past. hereby an
nounce myself candidate for the
position of Clerk of the Courts Of this
county, and most respectfully ask your
support. Should 1t be your pleasure u
recommit this trust to my hands,
shall be very thankful 10 you; aud
promise TO use my best efforts 10 faith
fully and competently discharge the
duties Of the office.
Very respectfully,
j. Z. Ii CrismOnd.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-16
Whitsitt Ont at Last.

The trustees of the Southern Baptist
Theological Seminary at Louisville,
Ky last Friday accepted the resignation
Of DIR. Whitsitt
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-16
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T. p. Payne.

10 me IOters ~ SpOtsBlrdlid.
| announce myself a candidate for
Commissioner Of Revenue in ST. George
district. in your county. at the election
10 be held on the 25th day Of May,
1899. / am grateful for the generous
support Of my friends in the past, and
if elected shall endeavor by faithful
and impartial discharge Of the duties
Of the office to merit the approval Of
all Respectfully.
apll-td Nj. H. Young.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-16
For Commissioner OF Revenue

For Commissioner OF Revenue
10 me voters of SpoisDlrdnid.
hereby announce myself a candidate
for the office of Commissioner Of Reye.
nue. for ST Georges district in your
county. at the election to be held May
%, 1899, and ask your support. If
elected | promise faithful discharge
If the duties Of the office
Respectfully,
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-16
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To the Kot ers Of Car0Liae CO

To the Vot crS Of Cdr0ltae Co.
Thanking you for your highly APP
preciated support in the past, hereby
announce myself a candidate for re-
election to the office of Commissioner
of the Revenue in district No. 2.
Should you again favor me with the
office, promise the same faithful ard
efficient discharge of the duties as IN
the past.
Very respectfully yours,
T. II. BlantOn
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-16
To tie Voters of Caroline :

To tie Voters Of Caroline:
Bowling Green, Va.
March 20, 1899.
announce myself a candidate for
re election TO the office OF CLERK OF the
Circuit Court at the election to take
place on Thursday, the Goth day of
May, 1899. / desire to return to my
fellow citizens sincere gratitude for the
generous support received in the past.
and solicit their support in the APP
preaching election, and, if elected, l
promise faithful, honest and impair.
tial discharge of the duties connected
with the office.
Respectfully.
Thomas w. Valentine.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-16
Candidates Card.
SPOTSYLVANIA

10 me Voters of Courtldud district, SpotsUl
rama County:
Yielding to the solicitation Of many
friends | hereby announce myself IA can
didate for Supervisor and ask your sup.
port at the approaching election. II
you honor me with the Office | promise
y faithful. efficient and satisfactory dis
charge Of the duties Of the same
Very respectfully,
myI I'd George W. Palmer
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-16

We showing this week % handsome
styles, very fine, worth 10 cents, AT st.
% handsome styles Grenadne effect,
worth - cents az =. 3O io 10 hand
styles, worth - cents, at TO- Many
very handsome GENUINE ORGAN
DIES, 20 cent grade, at ~
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-16
CANNED GOODS, &c.
FINEST GOODS

Boston Baked Beans.
Sugar Corn in variety.
Peaches-different qualities.
Strawberries and Pine Apple.
Sardines, Lobster and Salmon.
Baked Beans with tomato sauce.
String Beans, Early June Peas.
Tongue. Clipped Beef. Sausage.
Whole Ok Tongue. Potted Ham.
Roast Beef, Oorned Beef.
Mustards, Salads. Pickles.
Sauces. Oatsup, &c. &c.
At MAGRATH & CHESLEY'S.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-16

At the solicitation Of many friends.
have decided TO run for constable in this
district and hereby most respectfully
ask your support.
j. W. Garner
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-16
Don't Buy Any

Dry goods without seeing stock and getting prices
If YOU DO yOu will be sorry.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-16
Respectfully,
j. II. DeJarnette,

To the Voters of Caroline:
take this opportunity Of returning
TO Won my grateful thanks for the kind
support you have often given me In the
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-16
Situation in the Philippines.

\ telegram from Manila says ::
1.-The armies Of the United States
have advanced So far that the question
of ansportation has become the great
problem. To sove II, engineers are
repairing the Bigbag bridge. 50 that 1t
Will be safe for the passage of trains
and give railroad connection between
Manila and San Fernando. In the
meantime, supplies shipped to Oalumpit
have 10 be hauled fifteen miles to Gen.
Macarthur. at San Fernando, and
twenty miles to Gen. Lawton, at Baco-
lor. by bullock carts. and every cart
has to he ferried separately on II raft
across the Rio Grande two or three
times
The roads are rough, and after daily
showers forerunners of the rainy season
so soft that it is impossible to make
more than a mile an hour. The few
mules here have been found to be
greatly superior To DulloChs i'i 'hio
work The latter die unless they are
given frequent baths. and the heat has
killed so many that carting Is now al
done by night.
GUERRILLA WARFARE.
Among thousands OF pretended friend
" natives returning 10 their homes
behind the American armies there are
some who make the zone unsafe unless
the Americans go we'll armed and IN
parties Soldiers going about alone are
frequently fired upon from houses OF
from behind bushes. During the past
week it has been found necessary tc
send guards with wagons and ambu'
lances, and several attempts have b5en
made to wreck trains by placing OF
structlons upon the railway track.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-16

10 me VOTERS Of Lirin0.ton District, SpoisU
ruufu fOuUfU.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-16
THE FIRST DISTRICT.

The First District people want Mr..
Jones to run. State Senator q. Hard
ing Walker, of Northumberland said
Mr.. Jones would make the log oal cand
idate. " He is an able man and popu-
lar with his constituents, said Mr.
Walker " He would enter the race
with the First District solid for him.
Ii has been long time since the east
ern part Of the State has had United
States Senator. and geographical rea-
sons could be advanced in Mr.. Jones
behalf. He would make brilliant can
yass, and II anyone could defeat Mr.
Martin the Congressman could do so. -
State Senator LeCato, Of Accomac,
said Mr.. Jones is the favorite with the
Democrats Of the Eastern Shore Il
have no fight 20 make on Mr.. Martin, -
he said MY purpose in advocating
the May meeting was simply to adopt
some method whereby the public might
express themselves While Mr.. Jones
is my personal and political friend, If
my people should instruct me to sup
port Mr. Martin | could do so without
swallowing a bitter pill "
Col William Kean. Of Louisa, n
prominent figure in the convention. is
friend Of Mr. Martin. He states
that he participated in the movement
solely for the purpose of advancing a
principle He thinks Mr.. Martin should,
and believes he will succeed himself in
the Senate.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-16
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To tile Voters of Caroline:
am a candidate for the office Of
Commissioner Of Revenue, District No
1, in Caroline county at the election
May 25th, and will be grateful for your
vote and influence am now making
an active canvass of the county, and
will be glad to see all my friends.
Respectfully,
]. r. Broaddus.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-16
CONVENTION AFTERMATH
What Bland, OF king and Queen, and Eppa
Hunton, Jr Said at Richmond.

The Richmond Times says: Hon.
George O. Bland, of King and Queen
a former membc- of the House OF Dele
gates. was we'll pleased with the high
personnel and the large attendance OF
the May convention.
Il am for the measure and not for
or against any man. The people should
have the right to say whom they
want. "
Tell me. please who is the strong
est man for Senator in your section. "
Well, that is hard TO say. But ii
the people want Senator Martin. no
man would give him heartier support
than myself He has come TO us on the
great question Of silver at the direction
Of the people. "
SENATOR MARTIN AND THE FIELD.
Mr. Eppa Hunton, Jr., Of FAuquier,
was enthusiastic over the convention
He did not think that anyone would
be- endorsed FIR the position of United
States Senator, but he thought the ques-
tion would resolve itself in the Legisla-
ture to u contest between Martin and
the field He was satisfied that the
people of Virginia were for the field
against Martin.
There is an organization in Nir-
ginia that is so compact, and which
has been kept in the background so sue
cessfully that most people are not
aware Of its existence. Ii is far more
dangerous and powerful than ever was
Malone with his cohorts
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-16
RIBBONS

We have the right Ribbons for Summer girls
We have the right Ribbons for June graduates
We have the right Ribbons for Summer Dresses
We have the right Ribbons for Belts and Ties
We have the right Ribbons for Bridal Costumes
We have anything stylish and desirable in Ribbons.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-16
K.

Don't think Of buying PIQUE
until you seq our stock.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-16

To tie Voters of Caroline:
In announcing myself candidate
for the office of Commonwealth At
torney, at the election to take place
on Thursday, May Goth, 1899, I would
express my gratitude for the generous
support given me by your favor gears
ago. II elected, promise you faith
ful discharge Of the duties Of the Of
fee.
Respectfully,
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-16

any old symptoms"
DR.. Miles Remedies
are sold by all drug
slsts under o positive
guarantee, first bottle
benefits or money re-
funded. Book on dis
eases Of the heart ard
nerves free. Address,
DR.. MILES MEDICA
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-16

April 18th, 1899.
Election May 18th, 1899.
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To tile Voters of Caroline :

Jan. II, 1899.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-16

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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-06-23
Freshman Exhibition.

The freshman exhibition and con-
test held last Friday, was an event long
TO be remembered by those interested III
the growth and welfare of Alma College.
Not only were the productions way
above the standard TO be expected from
a freshman class, but the delivery was
in all cases excellent. Through a COM
bination Of circumstances those partlcl.
Mating in the contest was narrowed
down TO four, Messrs. Bush and Fell
and Misses Watrous and Mcleod.
The choir first sang Ave Maria from
Mendelssohn. DR.. Bruske offered
PRAYER. The first production was an
Grafton br Mr.. Bagley, Need of Men
in Politics" Mr. Bagley's delivery was
excellent. He emphasized the word
men in his subject and showed that 1t
was not quantity which was necessary,
but Manhood
Mr.. Booth gave a very interesting ac-
count of THE Second Empire. Mr..
Booth possesses great descriptive powers
and he drew very graphic pictures OF
the scenes Of the Revolution
MIR. Bush production, Citizenship
in Democracy, was excellence Itself.
1t showed deep thought and careful
preparation He brought out bis points
i'm a clear, forcible manner. He posses
SEES marked powers as an orator having
every effective meditation, and above
all is always at his ease in delivery.
Misses Sherman and Spenser gave the
"Spring Song"
Mr. Fell presented the 1.-THE Dignity
of Labor, in very forclble manner
He showed that labor was not the curse
of God on man, but rather means OF
relieving that curse. His production
was very we'll received.
Miss Mcleod drew an excellent com
parison between Shakespeare Juliet
and "Ophelia.
Mr.. Miller was unable 20 deliver hi
Grafton. "Why did Benedict Arnold
Turn Traitor" but from a perusal OF
his paper it shows thought far in ad
vance of his classification and his liter
airy style is fine.
Miss Hooper very prettily sang, "Or
Wings of Love, by Grooms.
Miss Watrous poem, 1.-The Red Man
Burden, was very unique and wei
wstten. She traced the history of th
red man before MS emigration to thi
land. as told by an old chief TO thos'
gathered about his campfire. 1t made
very pleasing description indeed,
MIR. Webbers Grafton "Know Thy
self" demonstrated what the practice
American youth should do in formin
his character. His Grafton was yer
clear and concise and well delivered.
The chorus closed what may right
be called the best exhibition of the yea
with, Goodnight, Goodnight, BE
loved"
The Judges awarded the medals {
Mr. Rush of the gentlemen and Mis-
Watrous of the ladies.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-06-23
COlleQ0 Department,
Devoted to the Interests OF
Alma College.

This is examination week and stud
ents report them unusually "stiff.
The new steps are completed at the
library and other improvements are be-
ing made on the campus.
Commencement week at the college
will be the greatest in years. The FAC
ulty have been making unusual prepar'
ations for the examinations. to be held
during that week, and it is hoped that
all who are able will take advantage OF
of this, and attend the exercises.
Last Monday night was grand
election in the literary societies, the
Adelphics elected II. Norman Ronald as
Pres. r. II. Sanford, Vice Pres. H.
Wilcox, Sec; Jas. Martin, first critic
and ]. McLandress, second critic. In
the Zeta Sigmas, j. Foot as Pres; Davld
Megaw, Vice Pres, r. II. Brown, Sec
e. &. Fell, first critic and W; Robinson
second critic The Philomatheans
elected Miss e. Hooper, Pres. Miss D.
Friedrich. Vice Pres. Miss May Irum-
pour. Sec. and Miss Bair and Spenser
critics. The Alpha Theta elected MISS
Trapp. Pres; Miss Butler, Wee Pres'
Miss Watrous, Re cording Sec. ana MISS
Plum, Cor. Sec.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-06-23
The Fourth at St. Louis.

The citizens committee of st. Louis
are making great preparations for the
celebration of July 18th in their city. A
subscription list of large proportions has
been raised and arrangements are fast
being made. The celebrated Pain S
90. of Chicago Viii furnish a list of
fireworks amounting to $S50.00 and
this alone will be worth going miles to
see. In the morning will be held the
great civic parade in which every mer-
chant in the county is asked to partici-
pate. For the best float a prize of
sl5 90 will be given. For the second
a prize of $1,000. The judges will be
three: one each from Alma, Ithaca and
st. Louis, to be chosen by the citizens OF
those towns. A tug of war for a prize
of $40 90 will be held between citizens OF
Alma and Ithaca, Besides these there
will be the usual games, races, etc
usually held on the streets.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-06-23

We, the undersigned, do hereby agree
to refund the money on two IS cent
bottles or boxes of Baxter's Mandrake
Bitters, ifit fails TO cure constipation,
biliousness, sick headache, jaundice,
loss OF appetite, sour stomach, dyspep-
STA. liver complaint, or any of the dis
eases whichit is recommended. 1t
is highly recommended as a spring
tonic and blood purifier. Sold liquid
in bottles. and tablets in boxes. Price
p cents for either. One package of
either guaranteed to give satisfaction or
money refunded. SHARRAR & Null
HOLLAND.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-06-23
Sanitarium Happe nlngs.

l.. b. Hanchett is absent from the
sanitarium for few days.
A. Stress and wife of st. Louis, Mo-,
are among the latest arrivals.
M. G. Sherwood of Allegan returned
to the institution the first of the week
G. A. Partridge of Chicago arrived on
Monday and will remain few weeks.
Geo. Ingraham and j. n. Lenaham
of Chicago were guests of Mr.. and Mrs
Eugene Harbeck over Sunday.
Geo. w. Browning wife and daugh'
ter of Holland, Mich, arrived on Mon
day and will remain during the summer
Mrs. NJ. n. Bradley and son and Miss
Frost of Stanton, West Virginia, ar
rived the first of the week and will re-
main during the summer.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-06-23
EXCURSION TO MILWAUKEE.

The Grand Trunk Railway System
West of the Detroit and st. Clair Rivers
in connection with Crosby Transports
ton Line of steamers will give a cheap
excursion to the Milwaukee Carnival
which commences at Milwaukee on
June p. Tickets will be sold from
nearly all stations on the Grand Trunk
Ry. system west Of the Detroit and st.
Clair Rivers at a single fare for the
round trip. Tickets will be ON sale
Monday, June 26th, and Tuesday, June
9th, and will be valid to return up TO
and including Sunday, July 2nd, 49,
(Steamer leaving Milwaukee 9 p. m,
July 2) For particulars apply to all
agents Of the company. lO5o-lw
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-06-23
NIGHT TRAINS
THE AM ARBOR II. n

Do you know that you can now leave
Alma at SAL D. m. via. the Ann Arbor
Il. X. and arrive in Frankfort at 5 80 a.
M? Do you know that this train car
ries sleeping car and that the com.
pany charges only one dollar for double
berth? The night train going south al
SO carries q sleeping car and leaves
Frankfort at 1880 p. m. after arrival OF
the Company's Car Ferry from Rowan
nee and Manitowoc. Wis. This train
arrives at Alma at AS a. IN.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-06-23
Churches ! Societies.
CHURCHES.

Subject of the pastors morning SER
mon at the Methodist church, "What
Think Ye of Christ" Evening topic,
1.-The Motive Makes the Life" All
sittings free. Everybody welcome.
Farewell communion service at the
Presbyterian church at the usual time
of services on Sunday morning. There
will be no services in the evening owing
to the commencement of the college ex-
ercises.
At the Baptist church farewell ser
vice of an informal character will be
held at the usual hour in the morning.
Sunday School following morning ser
vice. Young peoples meeting at 80
p. IN. No evening service.
SOCIETIES.
The Ladies' Aid Society of the NJ. T..
church will serve ice cream and cake on
the afternoon and evening of July LIST.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-06-23

walks So -
Fred Hudson rebate ON cement walk .. II s.
r. n Grifith rebate ON cement walk .. II -
Fli RolIin labor ON culverts ............ 3 20
Mr. Robbins, special street improvement en-
gp1g - .
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-06-23

Quartette, cruel one May Dreams awake noo
Under the auspices of the ladies OF 81.
Johns church. Reserved seats on safe
at Sharrar d Mulholland's drug store
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-06-23

Upon motion, the communication OF Mr..
Woodward WAS referred TO committee ON sew
cr, and drains
Trustee Brow baker made motion that IN"
counc. recommend that resi- cut laborers be
employed on street work as far as practicable.
Motion prevailed.
L pom motion. council adjourned.
- ~ TINkEn W. W. kNCH,
President 'lcrk'