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Evening journal., 1899-03-28
SUNDAY CBsERvAlNICE.


when the report Of the committee on
Sabbath observance was first present.
cd objection was made by some q, Uhe
members uhat D. was too general IN It's
scope and that lit failed to par5lcuia.-
ize the many forms OF sabbauh obcerv-
ance. One members asked that ti-'ne
reierence he made % Sunday niawspa-
pets; another asked for the condemna-
ton CT Sunday fishing. and thl.i ask
ed for denunclation CT the sale CT 81
sars on Sunday. SAN anloJher elgges;-
cd criticism OF pa-rLe Gldtng in pu5}c
conveyanl,se on the sabbath.
Put in the turtle business" said
Rev. J. T. Van Burkaso'w. ani st,N an
caae, member said, "Dont forget BIZ
cycle Riding" Gaughter).
Rev r. H. Adams. Eastcu. o. jected
to The laughter. He said hs h1d ac-
tualgy seen some Of has c-cgro sauion
s9ting i'm a bootHack's chair on sun
day. seemingly as contented as posi-
lble He declared also that he ia SEN
members Of his church nunni0g aatel
Sunday newspapers. and asked the CON
lferemce under no consideratJn TO leavr
on; Of the report reference to Sdnda!
newspapers.
There are mem" he sad, ''wIho si
IN our official boariis and quarter.
ccnferences WHO read The newspaper
thrice m re than they do their Bibles
Rev. DR.. George A. Phoebus said b
hoped that anyone who preferred tn
Sunday newspapers TO che Bible wou-i
he expelled from the church.
Laughter was caused b. C-ae. una
F. Burgette Short. of the committee, rs
mar1ang that before he ,eft 5he room I
rewsire the report he wanted every
body who had objections to the repol
as presented to state them. 'fwe want,
be said. ito get In the report every
Evening journal., 1899-03-28

-
Elllotts Island, MIDI. b. Kelr
FarmLneeon. Del. G.. FosnoCh..
Fredericksburg Md NJ Lindu ~.
Ftlton. Del-T c. Smoot
FreatfCk, Dd.-Z II. Webster.
Ca,ecf9wn, Mh.-J. l.. Johnson.
Ceoigs.own. De..-Adam Stengle
Georgetown Circuit. Dell. n. Wrl-
son.
Greenwood Del.-C. II. Williams.
Harrington. Del.-W A. Wise.
Hooper's Island, NIT. S. Barrett
supply
Houston, Dec. p. Smith.
HurlCcks. Md--Albert Chandler.
LakesyIte, MdL--J. A. Buckson.
Leipgc, Del.-W. E. Wright.
Lslwes, Del.-.W. L. White
Lincoln. Dell. l.. Nelson.
Little Creek, Del.-Howard Davis,
suppiy
Magnolia. Bed. d. Kemp
Milford, Iel.-L. L. Barrett.
Milton, Del.-W. j. Duhadaway.
Nassau, DELL. p Cueten.
Preeron. Mh-O. S. Walton.
Salem, Mu.-H. f. Tmitt. supply.
sealcs1 and BtadeSviIe. Del.-'R X
Stephenson.
Vienna Md. T. Vanburkalow.
Williamsburg, Military Taylor.
Williston. Md.-T. f. Beauchamp.
Wyoming Del.-J e. Graham
Zoar. Del T. Mal-ain. supply.
Principal Conference Academy. S.
Collins.
WILMINGTON DISTRICT.
Wilmington Misunderstanding el-
der. Robert Watt
Betha. and Summit, Md.-G. s. Coma
way.
Charleston. Md.-W. II. S. Loler
Chuvy HIN, Md. H. Geoghegan
Chesapeake City. Mil Il. Poole
Chester, D5l.-G. w Burke
Cc.clo. Md.-T. b. Hunter
CirsJana. Del-W. B. MeFarlane.
Oaym0nt, Del-G. r. Tompkins
lsur9ly
Delaware City, rel-T s. Thomp
son.
Eoeaszer, Del.-w. T. Hammond.
Eek Neck. Md.-W. E. Greenfield
lsl.Cly.
lik.-n, Ml.-T. e. Terry
ElN5edn. DG.-E n. Clntwea
E-p,weI and Asbury. Md-G w
E1wnln.
Mll laailon and stanton.-T. Il
ElrC.fll
Mt Lebanon, DEE. H. Dashiel.
M. Pleasant ard Union, Dol-E. II
DWriokson.
Newark ana Wesley. Del.-W. T
Clcnalon.
New Castle. Del.-R. I. Watkins.
Newport. Del-W. Z. Avery
North East MIC w. Townsend.
PerywElle. Md.-G w. Dawson.
Fe:t DEPOSIT. Md. S. Mowbray.
Foit Pc1n Dsc.-Harry Mitchell
lu-Irjy.
Red Lion and Glasgow Dell. 7
Pnouse.
Rising sun and sylmar. Del.-H.
lG. Wes:erfield.
St. Georges. Dei.-E. H. Collins.
ST. johns, Md-T. S. Holt.
WClmlngton.-As -Asbury-James Crow
Rrandywine and Edge Moor. "
Eassey.
Cookman-J W. Jones.
East Lake and E.smere-MoSns Blu
lock, supply.
Elamere. Del-John France.
Wilmington. -EpwCrth-F B. Shor
Wilmington. -Grace-Henry Baker.
Wilmington. Harrison Street,.
Cloursey.
King JSocd-B. S. Mace.
Nads.ey-V. p. Northrup
NJ. Salem and Riddle. p. Otis.
Walnr gbon.-st Paul-W. l..
4, Murray.
WCrm,ngtcn.-Scott-F p. Harris.
Whitezv,le, CI.-H. s. Du,aney.
/, SllverhGook-E. E. White.
swedish Miss.on-F. Soderman.
Wlrimireson.--U --Ul1ion-C. A Grice.
Wes.ey-W. +. Dawson.
Z.cn Circuit. Mi.-'W. r. M5wesay
s. n. Fd,oherd, chaplain Unit'
q Gkases Army.
w. Jaggald was appointed a missiol
ary to New Mexico.
70 j. d. c. Hanna, eonf fsrence secretal
CT twentieth century thank-oiferir
fund.
Evening journal., 1899-03-28

slca Nepean. sisters. Jennie A. Eustace
and Isabel Irving
Evening journal., 1899-03-28
TILE WnNnERnlANn

Manager Doc1stader has two great
''head-liners" which he offers TO the
public this week. Miss Emma CaIrls
is the shining light Of the bill present
ed, and as a singer she has few equals.
She as a strong, but sweet, baritone
voice of woEdrcus range, and the Sc
iedtions rendered by her at yesterdays
performc- -ces W. -anticuiarly fitted
for Mss ca IS inc Of singing. Miss
Carus does no. colfine her selections to
sentimental music, hut handles rag
time" music equally as we'll Her rem
d.tlons were much enjoyed by the large
audiences, and she rsceived round after
rcund Of arsLause. In Mrs. Bertha We'll
by & Co.'S sketch, entitled "A Little
Brick" Wilmingtonians are treated to
a comedietta such as is rarely seen on
vaudeville stage anywhere in the
country. The sketch abounds with
comic situations, yet closes with a
scene that brings tears to the eyes of
the audience. None should miss seeing
This clever company in one OF the neat
est sketches ever presented here. Mrs
WeIby was formerly a newspaper
woman of note, and contributed 10
many OF the leading dailies OF the
country. The balaHce Of the bill i:
made up Of artists OF ability. Or
Thursday and Friday OF this week an
other big cakewalk will take pace. and
number Of new local walkers have
entered their names for the prizes.
Evening journal., 1899-03-28
Philadelphia and Chester Steamers
City of Chester Is
and A
Brandywine. s.ss

I.eavs Fourth street wharf daily (Sun
days included az 7.30 a. m, LOO p. m.
Leave Philadelphia, from Pier g. North
above Arch street, az lois a. M, 400 p. m
Fare 10 Philadelphia, % cents; eIcur-
siOn 20 cents.
Freight received all day At Phnsdsl-
phla qnd Wilmington. and carried AZ the
lowest rates. ht-elntal
Evening journal., 1899-03-28

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets
Druggists refund money II IL falls. sc.
Evening journal., 1899-03-28
New Furniture Store,
WI. J. KELLY. Prop

we have opened the large store, on
the northeast corner of Eighth and
French streets. which we have fitted up
with a complete new line of housefur-
nishing goods. These goods are en-
tirely new and Of the latest design and
patterns. In our special efforts to
make the furniture department COM
plete, we have not neglected the car
pet department It being in the hands
OF competent men, who have had years
OF experience in their line Our Car
pets consist Of an the newest and lat
est designs and furnished by the best
manufacturers OF the country. II you
are thinking of furnishing your home,
we earnestly solicit a can to inspect
our goods
WI. J. KELLY,
Furniture Dealer,
N. e. Cor. Sth and French Sts,
Evening journal., 1899-03-28

Thing bcgwsFn heaven and earth thar Is
objectionable
IN the REVISED report &c wSs rscom-
msnds1 that following v,olsticas OF the
Sabbath be denounced "slirday msws-
papsrs. concerts and theatres opsn ci-
gar stores, saloons. bicycling, boo.tlack-
ing, grabbing turtang, radlroad o.ol-
.ey and amhoat traff'c, amp meet
lags. mnertssary vieitire cooking,
gcssiping and every oul4 ,u-tauh yio-
At'on whooh amy membte ~ ,hs on-
ference can now or may az my future
mc be ah.o 10 think or"
lovgdcra laspeasure was noticeable
on The faces Of many q, ,he members
du' .ug The reading Il ,he revised re-
part. ard OK 0;s conumsicra motion
was nadt That the rercat le aid on
the table. wh-Ch was ad1pasd.
Rev. Mr.. short wanted to make an
sxp.anatioh but B.shcN Fn. omed
shat the angident was cl-crd Galbse.
qucntiy The conference adopted the re.
port as inst presented.
pfgTl AVA. .RiE pOHuTuCI ArNls pE.
Evening journal., 1899-03-28
BUILDING OPERATIONS IN SIGHT.

Db'hi-itA-NN VI h-AeNA NS-N-2 A-N oAhAA o
Patrick Fahey has broken ground for
eighteen new houses on ConneL street
between Second and Third streets. w.
:. MedhCldt Will put up six HOUSES on
the north side of Eleventh street 1p-
poslte the Old Auditorium, and the Tin
dalls will in a little while begin bdild-
ing six houses on the west side OF M0a-
roe street below Eleventh, as Well as
one on the east side Of Trenton Face
where 1t Will be intersected by Eiev-
enth street when it is opened.
Evening journal., 1899-03-28

The best, the finest looking and the
most durable Plano made is the Lud-
wig Piano. Store SIS Shipley street.
Evening journal., 1899-03-28
TWO SCHOONER LOADS OF TURN.
INGS.

The tug Ramiher yesterday brought
the sehooneTs Ada j. Campbell and
Alexis to the Diamond State Iron Com
pany's wharf With cargo OF surnings
Evening journal., 1899-03-28
ACADEMY OF MUSIC.

To say that Manager Arthur is run
ming the best line Of shows that have
ever appeared at the Academy of
Music is no jest Last night Fred r.
wins Buresquers opened a three
nights engagement to a fa.r-sized au-
dience. Mr.. Arthur expects to bring
the reputation OF the Academy up to
the standard vaudeville houses, and If
the companies that appear the remain
der Of the season are as good as those
that have appeared, he will be Success
ful in the highest degree The special
ties Of the present company are uD-to-
date in every respect, and KEEP. the au-
dtence in a upgOar from the time the
curtain went up unit, the closing act
was finished A great many sw and
interesting specia-ties are ir1oduced,
such as have never teer seen in this
city. The closing bur sque was very
funny, full Of pretty women and good
comedians. The patrons of the Acad-
emy should not fai to see this CON-
pany.
Evening journal., 1899-03-28
Ne Money
in Advance
MEDICAL
TREATMENT
ON APPROVAL
To any Reliable
Man.

veiopment OF all robust conditions.
No COD. fraud; no deception, no exposure.
New medical book with full account sent under
plain letter zeal without charge. Address
Evening journal., 1899-03-28
SUNDAY TRAINS.

For Philadelphia (express). 157, aOz
l2O. 855. 1888, 9.b5, las a. m; L37. 400,
i5S, COZ, 657. 7.2S 9.O6 and ZIG p. m.
Accommodation 707, Sl9 a. m; 12.0a
As. 400. 5.26 and i0.40 p. m.
For Chester (eXpress), l5l. 40, a55
IL As a. m: l.37, 800. t5s 6.0l. 6.51 and 9Os
Evening journal., 1899-03-28

was never a more daStaluly piece OF
business than the defeat in The state OF
THE Kent county COcal option blA " This
statement was greeted with cries Of
shame" from all parts OF THE church.
Rev DR.. Smith said that tha biEl was
supported by emily two members OF The
Senate-SenatcTs Lewis. Of Kent, and
Brasure, OF Sussex county Cries Of
Shame also greeted the declaration
# Rev DR. smith CHAT Senator Thomas
c. Moore, an official member CT the
Methodist Eplscopaq Church, WAS re-
spoaethe for the defeat OF the Sussex
county local opt.rn measure.
CONFERENCE CLAIMANTS FUND.
Rerc.u,,ons providing means where
by the conference c.aimar.s' fund may
be increased IN future wire pasoad
unanimously. The resC.utic'rs were:
"1llat fc- tpo1iy relief the aIpUtHn-
merits fer ccnferenee claimants should
be readjuste5 and made 10 yls.d at
ieast 40 per cent. moue tia'a at prevent
THAT an end Wment furi lSould he
ltuil up fer the rsisf CT conference
cnlmanes. ara for The accomplishment
CT this come energetic ami deyo.ed
members or the conference snould be
appointed 30 travel at large through
the conference territory and devote
Their time. d5rength ard neart no the
noble work Of bucdtnls up such a fuad.
That in THE prospective twentieth
century fund The stewais' enalwment
fund should share Will the cJllisuence
Academy
SUPERINTENDENT RELATION.
rive members asked TO have ihslr .e-
l.auorn changed from effective 10 SUI
peraumerary and. thereTuest cieadhwae
granted Rev. P. II. Raw1ns, Ssaiord
! DEL, who has been a member OF 'ha con
ference for thirty years ard cha'.Imar
] Of ths board OF z.swards fer hstean com
secutive yeaus. was the first cne wh'
e. made the request. He ic 65 years Old
D Rev. John France, Wliminstn %, a mem
r bsr oe the conference for for.y-lnre.
- years ;Rev. Warren BUR-. Cape cihanei
e Va. member since 1888; Rev. J. O
y Sypherd, Wilmington. Del, membe
Tor .hirty-nins years. enl Rev 5. J
Il Morris. Rising SUN. Md, q mambe
g since 1858, were the othere.
Evening journal., 1899-03-28
PoHNTlCIANs
NOUNCBD.

In the report CT TINE committee on
te importance. whioh was adus.ei unani-
mous.y. 81 was statede I'VE reg ei .eep-
~ dine failure OF the EFFORT to secure
from lhe recenuC eneran Assembly cNDs.-
aware loca. cpaion for .he people Of
that Ilam-cuu9ci eItate, and white com
msrlag mc-t h,Galy all The mtmbefs
OF that General Assembly who gave
their names and votes anti Influence %
ihe ssourlng az tta dss.rCl u-d, we
cca3smn m-st savmdy ai WHO either
refused go sigl ttgs ssqus.. G., having
done, took their names from ahe psO.-
rcGe thereby deLisating .he measure.
It As especialy TO regrenel eahte eom
of ahose who figured IN This .0c, rue
are membcrs CT ous ciwn ohlrca Such
smi 5rvierry AZ pclScal DOssgs arh
THE rum power is rlg..U.y isawor.hy {
he name OF M11a-dist cr CanLs 'nn,
and DESERVES The contempt of ar COOL
Evening journal., 1899-03-28

Schedule In effect November 20. 1898.
All trains illuminated with Pintscn
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-09-15
NEW FURNITURE STORE.
Another Valuable Addition to Alma S
Business Resources.

AS soon as the building can be made
suitable an entire new stock of furniture
will be opened up in the old Pollasky
block Lafayette Stevens of Elm Hall
having leased the building for that pur-
pose This is an excellent location for a
furniture stock and Mr.. Stevens has had
it in view for some time. Mr.. Stevens
is well known to the people of Gratiot
county having had the management of
w. B. Lathrop & Co. S numbering busi-
ness and mills at Elm Hall for years and
later managed the mill for Mr.. Kimball.
He is also known as a successful farmer,
but prefers city life and business to
that of the farm and noticing the "hand
writing on the WALL thought best to
move to Alma and get in line while
there was chance. With his natural
ability and energy we have no doubt
but that the business will prove sue
cess from the commencement. A full
line of furniture and undertaking will
be carried, with a hearse in connection.
Mr.. Stevens will move his family here
the first of the week and will occupy the
rooms in the second story of the block
until suitable house can be secured
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-09-15
Pine River Farmers Club.

The members of the Pine River
Farmers Club met at the home of Mr.
and Mrs q. NJ. Hutchinson on Thurs
day of last week, about fifty being pres
ent, besides several visitors. An elabo-
rate dinner was served after which the
program, as published in the RECORD
two weeks ago, was carried out. The
services of Il. +. Green, the photogra-
pher, was called in and the entire party
had their pictures "took." Through
the kindness of the management Of the
Alma Sanitarium the members were
then shown through that popular in-
stitution Before adjournment it was
decided to meet at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Francis Hawley, Thursday, Oct. ..
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-09-15
A NAVAL CADET.
Passed a Most Successful Examina-
tion, Both Mentally and Physically.
ENTERED THE ACADEMY AT ONCE.
A Brief History of the Boys Life.

Theodore Nelson, Jr., is the youngest
child of Rev. and Mrs Theodore Nelson
and was born in EastSaginaw, March 13,
1881 his father at that time being pastor
of the Jefferson avenue Baptist church.
Wheh but mere lad he showed signs Of
being born leade r and in his early life eX-
pressed "A desire TO pursue military life
although, as is the case with many boys,
it was thought by his friends to be a
childish fancy. But the desire so early
expressed has remained with him as a
fixed purpose ever since.
Seven years ago, shortly after coming
to Alma, he organized small company
of boys under the name of the Alma
Light Guards He made the wooden
guns, which they used, himself and es-
tablished regular periods for drill. The
company has been sustained ever since
with him as captain. By perseverance
the boys have managed to equip them
selves with uniforms, guns, etc, besides
renting a room TO be used as an armory.
They have established reputation in
the county for their excellent drill.
For five years Theodore has had his
mind set on becoming naval cadet, and
he has striven hard to prepare himself
for the rigid examination which an en-
trance TO the United States Naval
Academy requires. He was appointed by
Congressman Mesick in July to fill the
vacancy in the Eleventh Congressional
District and he left soon after for Anna.
polls to prepare more fully for the ex-
animation which began September /.
He passed very creditable mental ex-
animation, making an exceptionally
good record in mathematics. After the
mental, the physical examination was
given, which proved successful, and on
Tuesday of this week his ambition so
persistently pursued for so many years
was realized when he was admitted to
the Naval Academy at Annapolis full
tledged cadet
Because of the perseverance so char.
acteristic of the boy, and his natural
qualifications for the work he has
chosen, his many friends have every
reason to expect that he will rise step by
step and do honor both TO himself and to
his country.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-09-15
The Treasurer's RepOrt.

board of trustees of the Methodist Epis.
copal church made before the congrega-
tion last Sunday evening shows that the
congregation has raised during the two
years in which they have occupied the
new church for current expenses in.
Guiding presiding elders, pastors and
janitor's salaries and incidentals s., 729..
81 On subscription to church building
fund, $3,24l.0 .05. For general church
beuevolences Sl53 co. Making total of
s., 1873. ~. A pretty good showing for a
small society with no very wealthy
members.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-09-15
Our Latest Music Offer.

Please send US the names and addresses
of three music teachers or performers on
the piano or organ and twenty five cents
in silver or postage and we will send you
all of the following new and most popu-
lar pieces full sheet music arranged for
piano or organ: 1.-The Flower that won
my Heart" now being sung by the best
known singers in the country, mamie
O'Rourke," the latest p pular waltz
song, March Manila, Dewey's March
Two Step as played by the famous U =.
s. Marine Band Of Washington, d. c.,
and five other pages of popular music.
Address, POPULAR Music Co., Indiana.
polls, Ind.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-09-15
New Meat Market Firm.

The firm who have been doing meat
business in Alma during the past few
months under the firm name of Huff &
Beach, the first of the week sold their
market to gentleman from Grand
Haven by the name of VIM. Milleman
and Fred Hammer of Alma. Mr.. Mile
man is an experienced man in the meat
business, having been engaged i'll
nothing else during the past twelve
years. Mr.. Hammer needs no introduc.
tion to Alma people as he has been en-
ployed in +. II. Griffith 81 Co.'S market
during the past two years and is ac-
quainted with nearly all the trade. We
wish the new firm success. Their ad
will be found in another column.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-09-15
Michigan State Fair.

The Fiftieth Annual Fair of the Mich.
igan State Agricultural Society is to be
held at Grand Rapids, September 25.29.
The Annual Fairs of the Society have
been uniformly good exhibitions of the
state and we understand that the officers
are putting forth efforts to make this the
banner fair. A fine premium list has
been issued and number of special at.
fractions are promised which can be
seen free every day OF the fair
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-09-15
MICHIGAN STATE FAIR, GRAND
RAPIDS, SEPTEMBER % to 30

For the above, the Grand Trunk Rail
way System will make One Single Fare
for the Round Trip from all its stations
in Michigan plus 80 cents for admission
ticket. Tickets will be on sale Septem-
Der Both, both dates inclusive, and valid
to return to October End, 1899.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-09-15
w. A. BAUIKF.
Chairman Building Com
Farm for Sale.

Eighty acres in the township of Sum-
ner About % acres cleared, good soil,
frame house and small barn, good grain.
ary, small orchard, good fruit. Will
sell on contract with small payment
down. Inquire of &. +. BROWN.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-09-15
UNITED STATES LEGATION,
BANGKOK, SIAM.
July 2lst, 1899.

President Bruske,
Alma College,
Alma, Michigan.
DEAR PRES. BRUSKE:
Permit me TO congratulate you on the
successful year of college work just
closed at Alma. | see many evidences
of Alma success III the various papers.
take this opportunity to express my
pleasure at the manner in which the
college is developing and i'll wishing TO
you and all your colleagues God speed
in the work of christian education.
Yours most cordially,
HAMILTON KING.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-09-15
Total number fires .....

The above article was in recent issue
of the ST. Johns News and as a large
percentage of the members of this COM
pany are residents of Gratiot county we
publish it for the benefit of our readers.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-09-15
Notice for Sealed Bids.

Bids will be received at office OF un-
dersigned for construction of fCunda-
ton to Presbyterian church according
to plans and specifications in my posses
sion. All bids must be sealed and filed
not later than Sept. 10, 1899. All bids
subject TO rejection.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-09-15
EARN for Sale.

Eighty acres two and one-half miles
from Alma and two miles from st. Louis.
Good buildings and choice farm nicely
located. For sale cheap. Inquire Of O.
K. Brown.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-09-15
BUT THREE MILLS
Is all the Clinton Mutual Will Assess
this Year.
AN EXCELLENT SHOWING.
Losses Only Trlfle over $4,000 for The
Twelve Months.
Lightning was the Cause of the Greatest Nun
ber of Fires.

Lightning was the Cause Of the Greatest Nun
ber of Fires.
The 1 800 and more members of the
Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance Com
pany of Clinton county will be glad TO
learn that the fiscal year of the company
closed on the first of the month ,and that
1t was found when all the losses had
been figured up that the amount was but
Sl2, ,050, which calls for but three mill
assessment
1--WE came very near the figures pub
hshed III The News a couple of weeks
ago, said Secretary Giffels TO areporter
for this paper "but a few little blazes at
the last moment ran the amount up a
few hundred dollars more than that
amount"
The total amount of losses for the year
year Is just 81 300 less than for the pre-
vious year. 1t was decided by the Off
cial board TO make three mill assess
ment and from this, the company allows
a discount of eight per cent to all those
who pay inside of thirty days.
The amount of losses is shown by the
books to be divided as follows:
Houses and contents .... ............. $40 l22 50
Barns ana contents ................... LIZ 30
Lives took 80. .... ................ ..... lao 90
Grain in stacks ........................ 81 90
School house...... .................. 10 90
During the year there were losses re-
ported on forty -one houses and of this
number nineteen were burned. There
were twenty three barn fires, but only
three barns were burned In eight cases
there was loss on the contents of houses
and in two on the contents of barns. In
eight losses live stock was damaged by
lightning. One fire resulted from a
thresher engine, and there was one small
loss on school house.
The causes of the fires furnished a
basis for considerable speculation and
observation. 1t is noticed that lightning
was the cause of the most fires, and that
defective chimneys and stove pipes fol
lowed The figures on the books show
az fo1IOTc.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-09-15
Ynu Should

When in Ithaca stop at the Hotel
Dale. Rates 81 80 per day.
GALE Il. DAVIDSON, Prop.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-09-15

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