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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-03-09
ADDITIONAL LOCAL.


George @. Potter, who has been en-
ployed as tim ekeeper at the sugar fact.
Dry, returned to his home in Saginaw
Tuesday.
Mrs. NJ. Mcnamara is moving back
into her house OIL Superior. ST. west
Her daughter, Miss Sarah, expects to re-.
turn 10 Alma and live with her.
About twenty members of the High
links" club Of Ithaca drove over n
Alma Tuesday night and were very
pleasantly entertained at the home of
Mr. and Mrs. Hayt
Maarten Martens has seldom written
more diverting tale than The Little
Christian" in the March New Lippin.
colt" This monthly is beginning to
take up a reputation for short stories
which are odd, strong and amusing.
never dull nor didactic
The song recital by Miss Lucille Stew
enson. of Chicago, at the opera house
last Monday was a rare treat. Miss
Stevenson has a beautifully sweet
soprano voice and exhibited the finished
artist in every note. A fair sized audi
ence greeted her, and when il is taken
into consideration that many had tickets
purchased who did not dare brave the
storm, and many were in doubt whether
the singer would arrive at all or not, on
account OF the uncertainty of the trains
running anywhere near on time, il is a
wonder that az many were present The
accompanist could not get here at all
but Miss Gertrude Whiting very accept.
ably filled the position.
The famous author of The Bonnie
hyinr Rrabt hoe 1icnnunral las 81.
modern church is infested with "gen.
teel tramps" and he is going to make
them the subject of an article in the
April Ladies' Home Journal. 1t NAV
be said in advance that Ian Maclaren's"
tramps are not what we know in every.
day parlance as "hoboes," but seeming.
ly most estimable persons who are at
tentive to their churchly duties, as they
see them, but who are, nevertheless,
drawback 10 the advancement of the
church. The Genteel Tramps in Our
Churches" gives the Scotch clergyman
some exceptional opportunities for forci.
BILE and direct words to the church. goers
words that would probably create
much CONSERVATION in congregation if
uttered from the pulpit.
The Harrison j. Wolfe company that
is booked for the opera house tomorrow
night is without doubt the best com.
pany, all the way through. ever secured
by the managers. Mr. Wolfe is an act.
or with wide reputation in the east,
but as yet is little known to Michigan
theater goers outside of the large cities,
aud IL il was not for the fact that the
company has an open date Saturday
night before playing in Saginaw, they
would not come here. We have
been getting some frst.class attractions
Of late and if the patronage continues
we will get more of them. This com.
pany is composed of twelve acting peo-
pie, made up similar TO the VIM. owen |
that played here few years
ago. In the cities where they play week |
Hamlet, Ricbelieu, The |
Corsican Brothers, David Garrick, A |
Lucrative Liar. and other plays of like
are put on.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-03-09
A Lucrative Liar.

Tomorrow night at the opera house
the favorite actor, Mr.. Harrison j. Wolfe
and his excellent company will present
the first time on the local stage a sue.
cessful and brilliant new comedy drama,
adapted from the French. and called in
English "A Lucrative Liar" This play
does not depend for its mirth- provoking
qualities, nor for its success, on the
meritracious aids afforded by slaps-
sticks or acrobatic, rough and tumble,
but IL Is literary production Of high
merit and Legitimate methods.
Primarily, 10 is comedy filled with
laughable situations and witty speeches,
but at the same time tells story, and
conveys a moral lesson of serious pur.
pose. Mr.. Wolfe and his company are
all fitted with parts especially adapted
to their peculiar abilities, and their
success in this psychological study has
been greater than any other play In
their repertoire. In view of the success
made 10y Mr.. Wolfe in the large cities
it is contidentially expected that large
house will greet him. Prices, 25, 30, 80
and 10 cents. Reserved seats on sale at
Sharrar & Mulholland's.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-03-09
CollegU Department.
Devoted to the Interests Of
Alma College.

Pres. Bruske preached in Lapeer last
Sunday.
O. w. Mott returned Monday after
weeks vacation with the mumps.
Prof. Mitchell was unable to meet his
class on Tuesday on account of illness.
Prof j. f. Ewing delivered a very
interesting and instructive lecture on
Greek Music before the music depart.
ment last Wednesday
j. Writ Cunning has so recovered that
he left for his home on Thursday, &c.
companied by his father It is hoped
that he will be able TO return next term.
The first annual exhibition of the
gymnasium work of the college classes
will be given at the gymnasium IN the
near future, probably March 20 More
definite announcement will be made
next week.
The indoor meet between the college
class In gymnasium and the town class
will be given tonight at the gymnasium.
Following are some Of the events: Run
ming high jump, running high kick,
handball, snap under bar. standing
high jump, bar vault. sparring match,
potato race.
The Classical Club held its regular
meeting last Saturday night in the
reception room of Ladies' Hall The
roll call was responded to by items of
interest concerning Greek and Roman
architecture. A special feature of the
evenings study was The exhibit Of three
splendid cuts showing the three columns
characteristic of the three forms of Gree
ian architecture. These were the work
of Miss Grace Hodges, of the Kiudergar
ten department. Mr.. Reed read paper
on 1.-The Furniture of the Grecian
House" and Miss Hard read one on THE
Furniture of the Roman House" Miss
Gelstop showed picture of the articles
of furniture described in the papers
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-03-09
Our Schools.

Lily DePlanta is i'll.
Edna Eicher is sick.
Carrie Granger is i'll.
Claud Phelps has been ILL.,
Linnie Udell is on the sick list.
Pearl May has re-entered school.
Walter Haley Is again In school.
Edna Taylor has re-entered school.
The Gig nth grade are studying Lad,
of the Lake"
George Fishbeck entered the sixth
grade Monday.
Misses Bissell and Whipple visited tn,
sixth grade Friday.
Leah Dean has returned after beinl
! absent several days.
Lula Wilson is out of school on &C
count Of severe cold.
Miss Dunlap is i'll and Miss Aria Holi
day is taking her place.
Pearl Decker has been elected captain
of the indoor baseball team.
The tenth grade have completed alge-
bra and taken up arithmetic.
Florence Church aud Maggie Garter
have returned after q week illness.
Mabel Brainerd, Clara Englemann
and Harry Grover are in school after
illness.
Life without industry is sin, and in
dustry without art is brutality. Rus.
ken.
The teachers went for sleigh ride
Monday evening. A Jolly time is re-
ported.
Precious and priceless are the bless.
ings which books scatter around our
daily paths Edwin p. Whipple.
The High School Literary Society gave
a question social in the high school
building Wednesday evening. It was
success financially and socially. Miss
Maude Ely received first prize while
Delos Sinner captured the "booby"
prize, for composing the best poem
God be thanked for books They
are the voices Of the distant and the
dead, and make rs heirs Of the spiritual
life OF past ages. Books are the true
Jewelers.. They give to all who will
faithfully use them, the spiritual pres
ence OF the best and greatest of our
race. William Ellery Charming.
At the last meeting Of the board OF
education the superintendency of the
schools was rendered to Supt. f. A.
Coddington for another year. Mr.. God.
dington promptly hands in his resigna.
ton to take effect at the close OF the
present school year, and announces his
intention to attend the state university
next year.
The Albanian Society presented the
high school with a statue of Snake
speare last Friday. Appropriate exer.
cises were held, Of which the society
had charge. Miss Morton presiding.
The following is the program Singing,
God save the Queen" school roll-call
of the society with response by quota.
lions from Shakespeare; presentation,
Miss Morton reading biography of
Mary Sincleir; song,
America" school. This Is a most
and praiseworthy action
on the part Of the members of the 80.
ciety. We invite our friends to attend |
the literary exercises on Friday and see
this splep1id gift.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-03-09

WASHINGTON, February 26.-Con-
gresham w. s. Mesick brought some
good news back from Michigan with
him and delighted his colleagues He
said II never saw such evidence of
prosperity, especially in the central and
northern portions of my district. Every.
body is working, every body has money,
factories are running night and day.
and labor is the onlyothing needed. If
there are any discounted republicans
could not find them Everybody has
confidence in William Mckinley and is
satisfied that under mis- guiding hand
the old ship of state cannot go wrong. 4"
Mesick was more than happy over the
condition of things in the eleventh dis
rict.--Detroit Journal.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-03-09
Registration Notice

To the electors of the Village OF Alma state of
hichigan Notice = hereby given, that meet
ing OF the board of registration of the village
above named, will be held an Office of village
clerk at iremeu's hall within said Village. on
Saturday. March 10. a. D. 1900
for the purpose of registering the names of All
such persons who shall be possessed of the
necessary qualifications of electors. and who
may apply for that purpose; and that said
board of registration VIII be- ia session on the
day and al the place aforesaid from niur O'Clock
In the forenoon until eight O'clOck iu the at,er
noon, for the purpose aforesaid by order of
the village board OF registration.
Dated, this first day of March, A. D.. 1900
w. ". KINCH Clerk OF said Village.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-03-09

Those free silverites are what Mark
Twain would call "amoosin' cusses. :"
They are now busily engaged in max.
ing capital for their cdrse out Of the
South African war. Having secured
every other quarter Of the world for an
issue, they are now digging in the sands
Of The XAlibsra desert
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-03-09
A Good Investment.
iii Pays in Ithaca Why Wouldn't II In Alma ?

About one year ago movement was
made 10 present petition TO the coun-
ell 10 purchase team for the use Of the
fire department and in turn to be used
on the streets as needed, but the idea
was discouraged 10y many who Thought
il would be too great an expense TO keep
team For the edification of those
who seemed 10 think in that manner we
publish the statement relative TO the
cost If team that is used by Ithaca in
a manner similar to the plan proposed
for here. This report was made this
week and it will readily be seen that
the balance lies in favor OF the village .
ITHACA, MICH, March q, 1900
To the president and common council
OF the village Of Ithaca, Michigan.
GENTLEMEN -
The following is our report of the
village fire team from April 10, 1899 to
March Is, 1900 (teu and one-half months).
BY 2ie 10 days work at $3.50 per- o.
by 80 ire alarms at 500 .......... $50
$3.50 81
EXP NSE ACCOUNT.
To shOeng feed and repair. Sl2s -
lOie months salary a. leamster AT
80 Co....-.-.. ....-........... 800 3o
sI9s Is
BY 30 bushels oats on hand at 3or.. 10 80
sis5 %
March 1900 balance due 10 team Z 81 y
All of which Is respectfully submitted.
A + LANE, HART BAKER.
Chief. WM. PECK, Marshall
Teamster.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-03-09

The "walk,out' IN the conference Of
the Populist National Committee atL'n-
coin. Neb, the home of the Popuhst.
Democratic chieftain. Bryan, is omiuous
for that individual. II Is on Populist
support. of course, that Bryan bases all
his hopes of having a vote in the West.
ern states which will be large enough TO
justify the polling officers to take any
account of it. The Democrats, pure and
simple, are almost as feeble in most of
the states of the west as are the PrOhi-
bitionists II the Popuhsts abandon
Bryan there will be big cut in that
&c $780, 900" of 1896 The Popuh,t split
is well calculated 10 terrify the 1896
candidate for three parties.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-03-09
WEATHER SUMMARY.
:. Churches ! Societies.
CHURCHES.

CHURCHES.
Christian science services held on each
Sunday in Adams Hall at / 100 a. IN.
Subject for Sunday, It'll, is" Matter"
All are welcome.
Topics next Sabbath at the Baptist
church. Morning, Gods Jewels ;
evening, Voices of Tabor" Visitors
heartily welcome.
SOCIETIES.
Regular meeting of Alma Lodge +.
and 4. ". next Tuesday night, March
10
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-03-09
Notice Of Village Election.

To the electors OF the Village of Alma, Michi
gan: Notice is hereby given that the next en-
suing general election OF said Village viii be
held NJ VIOLA Mapes boarding house, opposite
fremen's hail. within said Village on
Monday. March II. a. d. 1900.
at which election the following oficersa are 10 Doe
choseo, VIZ: one village president. tl~ce trus
tees tor two years, one trustee for one year. one
village clerk, one village treasurer and one as
sessor. The polls of said election will be- opened
at seven o'clock in the forenoon and VIII remain
open until five O'Clock i'm the afternoon of aid
day OF election. By order of the board OF cleo.
ton commissioners OF said Village
Dated this first day OF March A. D., 1870
w. w. KINCH, Clerk OF said illaRc.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-03-09

II the United States built, operated
and patroled the Nicaragua Canal, and
commanded its telegraph lines, it would
be q queer place for hostile ships to ven
ture in time of war, even though they
could claim safe conduct. Naval COM
manders do not care to have themselves
definitely located under the enemy's
observation.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-03-09

Representative SIbley, OF Pennsylva.
MIA says the American flag shall not come
down In the Philippines He says ex.
pansion is one OF the fundamental prin.
ciples Il the government as old as the
government itself. He says 1t is the
mission of the United States to carry
the arts Of peace and the story of the
cross to the whole earth After this
statement Of Mr. Sibley's views it Is
necessary to state that he is Democrat.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-03-09

There is nothing more satisfying than
perfect satisfaction. The refiners of
Perfection oil, guarantee to you perfect
satisfaction We have il. l002.tf
L. y. PXWp.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-03-09
JOHN EARL,
State OF New York,
Erie County.
East Evans.
ives near Marsman's Tavern.
OBITUARY

Jessie Beeson was born July IL, 1886,
and died at the home of her parents in
Sumner township, February "a, 1900,
aged l3 years : mouths ana / days.
Her illness was of short duration and
death came unexpected. Jessie was a
dutltul and obedlent child, always re-
speeding and obeying the slightest wish
es OF her parents; faithful attendant
at Sunday school, which she loved as
she dld all things good. She was great
tavonte at school and throughout the
nelghbOrhOod on account of her pleasant
and lovable ways TO DO kind act or
say pleasant word 10 make someone
happier seemed 10 be her greatest de-
hight The bereaved parents aud sister
nave the deep sympathy of the whole
community
The funeral was held at the house.
Monday, February 26. and many beau.
uful flowers, the gifts of her young
friends, decorated all that once was Ell.
dowed with Ate. Rev. Sincleir con.
Quoted the services.
Still they 20 and leave US
Struggling on the road,
Still The angels bear them
safely home 10 God
We weep, bat not dispairine.
thus We see them 20:
For the Lords redeemed ones
Are as white as snow.
When cherished blossom,
blooming into lie.
Called by ueaths stern bidding,
Qdits this world - stri q;
Tho sOriOwful the parting
FROM one We loved 80 dear,
et We ieel the presence
OF our saviour near
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-03-09

DOR SALE;-An opportunity to secure a busi.
IL ness on favorable terms. The Hotel Arcadia
aud furniture Ia offered for sale for 90 days. A
reasonable amount OF productive property will
be taken In exchange. Must be sold by May l.,
1900, II sold Mt all Come AZ once II you want a
money maker. House In hrst.class order, fur.
niture nearly new. Inquire Of W H. Parr. pro.
praetor or Georee ". fultrey Hotel Steele, 81
yohSs MiSh, ioaSr
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-03-09
Election Notice.

Notice Is hereby gwen, that az the annual
township election OF Arcadia township. Grafton
county. Michigan. held on the second day of
April, 1900 there will be submitted 10 tho quail
hed electors OF said township the folowIug'prop
osition: Said vote shall be hy bal ot and such bal
lots shall read for the bridge tax or against The
bridge tax II appearing TO the commissioner
or highways and the board Of the township OF
Arcadia, at meeting OF said board. called ~
pursuance of the provision- OF section OF
Chapter OF Ar act TO rev se and COnsOl date
the laws relating 10 the establishment, pen
Ing, improvement and ma ntenance ot high
ways and private roads and the uiding Ie-
pairing and preservation Of bridges within lhi s
state that IL is necessary tO raise more trau
two thousand dollars for the building az an iron
bridge over the Pine River on the line of the
highway and street known as state
street in the village of Alma, at
the place in said township where said highway
and said State street cross said river IA the vile
age OF Alma, there ole the said towrsuip board
do hereby order and direct thtt, ar Dh- neat an
nual township meeting o. sad township 10 De-
held on the second day OF April 1900 "a propusl
ton L. raise by tax in said tnwu snip. for the
purpose OF building SAID bridge the sum Of four
thousand dollars M addition Go that already pru.
vided FOR by law. and that 5000 OF said sum Dc
raised in the year 1909 and 5000 ina the year
1901, he submitted 10 the Qua ilrd electors Of
said township.
Dated this eth day OF February 1907
HERBsRT n HAYES, g. /. DELAyAN
Clerk ~Ipcrt is r..
X. A WOOD,
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-03-09

"At the end OF December, 1895, PIP
per cent. of all the working men IN al
trades were unemployed AT the end OF
March, 1899, the unemployed amounted
70 Is 6 per cent. AT the end OF June the
percentase was 1919 per cent. At the
end Of September 1t had sunk 90 A. per
cent. AT present it is incalculabiy
small This is the way one of the
leading Democratic papers of New York
summarizes the recent report of the
New York Bureau of labor statistics
The comments which it adds a 70 the
greater comforts such figures mean, that
every one enjoys who has 10 work for a
living are easily imagined by any one
who reads the paragraph, bur strange TO
say the paper did not have q word to say
about the cause Of it all. How could II,
when to call attention to the cause
would be to openly invite votes against
its own party next November, and TO
urge voters to cast their ballots for Will
liam Mckinley and for continuation
Of the American policy OF keeping
American industries prosperous and
progressive and the American people at
work at profitable employment: But
then American voters did not need 10
have the paper point out that fact TO
them. They can easily see that for
themselves.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-03-09
Notice 10 Taxpayers

will be at the Office Of J. +. Schwartz
in the village Of Alma on Wednesday
and Saturday Of each week until further
notice for the purpose OF receiving taxes
to be collected In the township OF Ar
cada. LEVI KEEFER, Treas.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-03-09
An Interesting Document.

Il q. AlversOn l. the possessor of an
interesting document IN the shape OF an
execution for Judgment issued in favor
Of a relative or Mrs Alverson in 1881
The document reads rather peculiar aud
we print IT in full:
Essex County, SIS The People of the
State of New York, by the Grace of God
free and independent.--To the Consta-
bic OF said County, Whereas judgment
has been obtained before the under
signed. one of the Justices Of the Peace
of the said county, against John Earl.
defendant, in favor of Lawyer Garter,
plaintiff, for two dollars, sixty.four
cents.
These are therefore to command you
forthwith az before 10 levy on the goods
and chattels of the said defendant Eek
Cept such articles as are by law exempt
ed the amount of said judgment with
interest from the 10Th day of April 1923,
On which day, judgment was rendered
and also sufficient amount for this exc
cution, aud bring the money before me
within thirty days, TO render TO the said
plaintiff for his damages and costs.
And for want of sufficient goods and
chattles whereupon TO levy, you are
hereby commanded TO take the body of
SAID defendant and convey him to the
keeper OF the common Jail of the county
aforesaid, there 20 remain until duly
discharged according 10 law. Hereof
fail not 0t your peril. Given under my
hand at Essex this Both day of June,
1929 H. A. HAwLEY,
late Justice"
Mr.. Alverson also has an interesting
relic in the shape of an envelope bearing
date of June 2S, 1928, which reads as
follows:
.........t. ......
rostage.
1874 cts.
JOHN EARL,
State OF New York,
Erie County.
East Evans.
He lives near Marsman's Tavern
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-03-09

LNOR SALE :-One OF the best 20 acre farms IN
Gratiot county, one-half mile north OF
Wheeler, nearly all Improved. Good house and
barn, small orchard. excellent soil for sugar
bets Must be sold as IL belongs to heirs.
lUeI 3m J. r. NEWTON. ST Louis.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-03-09

rostage
1874 cts
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1900-03-23

The o. T. T. Club was handsomely enter
tanned by Miss Belle Colt on the 10th instant
p Progressive games. The gentleman's prize
was won by Mr.. Lewis P. Allnutt and the
ladies prize by Miss Julia Allnutt. This is
the fifth prize won by Miss Julia this season.
The clubs next meeting will be held at
Hermitage, The home OF Mr.. Y. A. AIluutt,
on Friday evening, March both.
Miss Eleanor Maynard, Of New Market, Is
visiting Miss Nellie Allnutt.
Miss Mary Chiswell, of DickerSon, has re-
tn rned home after q months visit with rela-
tyes 10 this vicinity.
Mrs. Arthur williams has been visiting
friends In Baltimore.
Mr. Y. A. Allnutt spent several days last
week with friends In Luray, Va. Freddie
says he was much pleased with bis visit and
will repeat shortly.
The Misses Rice, Of Jefferson, are visiting
Mrs Peter J. Stang, and tany pulling was
given 10 their honor last night.
We are glad to state that Mr.. N. W. ALI
mutt, who has been III with pneumonia, I'M
d or the skillful treatment OF DR.. Charles II.
Nourse, is much better, and we hope Is on a
fair road to recovery.
Mr.. Jos. =. Stang is conducting tho shoe
making business formerly carried on by Mr.
R. H. g. Allnptt, the latter having removed
| to Beallsville.
Mr.. Q b. Balch recently gave tea To some
Of his bachelor friends.
Mr.. Lawrence Allnutt, IT,, captured live
Otter on Seneca Creek bottom yesterday
evening, woupding II with club.
March 81, 1900. RUBY.