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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-10-19
Jour Schools,

Hazel Bahlke has returned to school
again.
Miss Dunlap was absent on account OF
her uncle 8 funeral, Mr.. Quick on Tues
day.
Leon Bissell has gone to Washington
state where he will make his future
home.
r. B. Smith, general secretary OF the
Y. NJ. @. A of Detroit, spent Sunday
with his sister, Josephine NJ. Smith,
teacher of the seventh grade.
Paul Barnes, Hubert Brainerd, Leon
Bissell, Hazel Bahlke, Florence Church,
May Emsley, Hazel Holiday, Eail Light
and Bessie Webb of the sixth grade were
neither absent nor tardy during the
month of September.
Two senior girls OF the st. Louis high
school called at school Monday. THY
stated that the senior class Of the ST.
Louis high school is going to give a
lecture course. The course consists Ct
five lectures, which can be secured for
zone dollar
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-10-19
Music schooI a Alma College.

1t Will DO pleasant for our citizens TO
hear Of the growth Of the college O. such
an extent that new teachers have be-
come necessity. The music school uow
has a faculty Of FIVE teachers. Miss
Wagner and Mrs -. Johns are associate
principals one presid ng ever instruments
al and the other over vocal music. Air.
Milliken continues the popular teacher
OF string, instruments. TO those have
recently been added Miss Rose Messenger
alumna of the school and for two years
private pupil Of the most celebrated
pianist in this country. Miss Messenger
will assist Miss Wagner in piano in
structons. She will do her work at the
college and in part at the home Of the
students in town. All those who take
lessons from her will get credit for all
the work done. They will have all the
privileges of any student in the school
of music such as recitals, lectures, books,
etc. Miss Gertrude Whiting, whose
musical genius has been admired by so
many people here and elsewhere has
been secured as accompanist. With
such talent as this faculty represents wc
may confidently expect the greatest
things for music in Alma We shall
soon be not only the geographical center
of Michigan but also The musical. Our
young people should not be slow 10 take
advantage Of these opportunities for cul-
ture Let every one who has ar car and
a voice decide 10 add to tho happiness
and wealth of life a knowledge OF music
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-10-19
Ignorance of war.

The British officers DO not seem to
understand enough of the art of war.
1t is to be doubted If barrack life in
England aud the colonies is conducive
TO the requirement of the art. From
what we have read Of it, we should
think that in military circles tie otli-
GERS regard military exercise some
what OF bore, and the army profes-
sion rather than a trade. Social life,
or ho" TO make the service cIdurab,c.
is the main thing. Dress parades now
and then, a tour Of duty al A.GcrsLot.
some meals taken iu barracks. pool at
club. run down to London Tor the
opera or the music hall, or Witt to
a friends country Flace-so pass the
hours for She younger gentry who have
found place as officer i'm her majesty's
military establishments Mobile Regis
ter.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-10-19
GAINS FOR FARMERS.
A Single Instance in Supplying the
Glass Workers.
Prosperity of This one Industry
Brings Thousands of Dollars
to Farmers for Their
Produce.

Glass manufacturing has become
one of the leading industries of the
middle west and gives employment 10
thousands of workmen in Indiana, Hi
nois, Missouri and other states.
One of Americas patriotic citizens,
Thomas ). Obear, of st. Louis, be
lieves it TO be the duty of all citizens
who have the interest and welfare of
our country at heart TO lend what aid
they can to reelect our president"
Mr.. Obear is president of the Obear-
hester Glass company and large en-
ployer Of labor lie speaks 10 the
wage-earners and to the farmers who
supply them with food and the mate
rails for clothing as follows:
I'VE wish 10 state that after the
passage of the Wilson tarhr bill, I'M
der the democratic administrations. we
were compelled 10 reduce the wages
Of our skilled workmen, reducing their
wages twice. making reduction TO
them of nine and Is per cent, accord
ing to the class of work they per-
formed. It was very hard for us TO
keep our works in operation, and we
were only enabled to do SO by such
reduction and by working very hard
10 dispose of our product. On ma
terials that we purchased prices de-
cined TO the lowest we had ever heard
of, declining in some instances 25 and
30 per cent.
"Since the Mckinley administration
we have been enabled 10 increase our
product by doubling the capacity Of
our plant. We have advanced the wages
of our skilled workmen twice, paying
them now the highest wages ever paid
them. with exception Of on one class
OF work-psying them five per cent.
less than the highest wages paid them.
Our sales last season were so per cent.
greater than any previous year. The
price OF materials that enter into the
manufacture of our product. includ-
ing fuel. has advanced 10 10 40 per
cent. The price Of our product, owing
to new methods of manufacturing,
notwithstanding the increased cost OF
production, has advanced only from
five to ten per cent. 10 the consumer.
I'VE commenced business in 1891,
and. Of course. each year would show
an enlarged business for the first few
years. You viii notice that since the
Mckinley administration GOT into good
working order and the Diugley tariff
bin was passed there has been n large
increase each year i'm both skilled and
uu-kjllcd labor During the year end
ID
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-10-19
Done With Forever.

SAh," he moaned, this is not the
kind Of bread mother used to make"
perhaps" his fair young wife said,
preparing to abolish one joke from
their family forever. lit is not the
kind she used to make, but it's tho
kind she makes now. She brought
over loaf this afternoon, saying she
knew you would be so glad to get an
other taste of it,"
Then there crept into his eyes the
wild, hunted look that people read
about.-Chicago Times-Herald.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-10-19
Entai REORGANIZATION.

"lIe asked me 20 marry him"
And you accepted him?"
NO. Idiot that | was, asked for
time
And what Gid he say?"
ale said he'd give me year"
"Ah. And what did you say"
81 saw my mistake. said two days
would be plenty. But he wouldn't hear
TO it. lie said no woman could make up
her mind in such a short time He
really insisted upon my taking six
months. We finally compromised on
80 days"
And then ?"
''lTe married that putty-faced Bim-
berling girl the very next week.
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-10-19
Quick Decentralization.

"A remarkable piece of disembarka-
ton work was accomplished when the
Hawarden Castle reached Cape Town
recently. Her troops, which numbered
100 men, together with stores, ord
nance and rations for IA days, were
landed and entrained in ten hours.-N.
Y. Sun.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-10-19

On Thursday, October 25;h, tickets will
be sold at rate Of 50 90 from Durand good
to return until Monday, October Goth
This will be the only excursion of this
kind this year For information as 10
train service, etc inquire of Ticket
Agent, or BEN. FLETCHER, Travelling
Passenger Agent. Detroit. Mich.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-10-19
4 Thin Plot.

"Aha!" exclaimed the heavy villain,
"thc plot thickens."
Its about time" remarked the oc.
cupant of the gallery. Its been pref
~ thin so far. "-Philadelphia Record.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-10-19
a Record in Blood.

The record of Hoods Sarsapaulla is
literally written in the l0od of millions
OF reop.e 10 whom it has given good
health II is oil the time curing els
eases # the stomach. nerves. kidneys
aud Hood, aud it = doing good everyday
20 thousands who are taxing IL for poor
appetite. tircd feeling ana general de.
biity IL IS the lest medicine money
can buy.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-10-19
Practical TRIMMING.

WAS she n trained nurse?"
II guess she must have been. She
hadn't been in the hospital a week be-
fore she was engaged TO the richest pa
tient." Plain Dealer.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-10-19

Ex-Gov. II. c. Yarmouth. OF Loui-
siana. says that the republicans expect
10 carry two and possibly three con-
gressional districts in that state next
month. The Louisiana planters are
strongly for protection and sound
money.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-10-19
Average Duration Of Marriages.

The average duration of marriages
in England is 2s years; in France and
Germany. 26; Norway, "a; Russia, 30.
Chicago Chronicle.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-10-19

Last boat fer this wear will leave OF.
tawa Eeach on Saturday, October 18th.
ServIce b-twcpu LudIugton, Mil
waukee and Mauituvnc Will bc contin-
ned. until further Io'ice.
For further particulars inquire Of
Pere Marquette Agents.
H. T. MoELER, CT. Il. a.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-10-19
AT REST

a Highly Respected Resilient of Sumner Dies.
George Sinclair Quick, tenth child OF
Ralph and Calista Treat Quick, was born
in the township Of Lyon, Oakland coun.
ty, Mich, Aug. 6, 1851, and departed
this life at his home in Sumner town
ship oct. ii, 1900.
At the age of twenty, he accompanied
his parents to this county and has siuce
resided on the farm purchased by his
father at Cedar Corners,
June 25, 1873, he married Miss Alvira
Watts who is left to mourn her loss with
three brothers, Levi Il of Alma, Gus
tavus of Sumner, Edwin of Elma, Wash
and one sister, Mrs. ID. S. Dunlap Of
Forest Hill. The funeral services were
conducted by Rev. II. f. WyIie of Elm
Hall, at the residence recently sold with
the intention of making Alma his future
home.
Ever maintaining an irreproachable
character, he never identified himself
with any church organization but gave
evidence of saving faith in Christ before
his demise. In politics he was an ardent
Republican and in his death Sumner
township loses a much esteemed and
worthv citizen.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-10-19
Easy fO Do.

A man can talk himself out Of a
job easier than he can work himself |
into one.-Chicago Daily News.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-10-19

ANNUAL FIvE.DAY EXCURSION TO CmCA.
90 VIA GRAND TRUNK RAILWAY SYSTEM
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-10-19

NOR SALE:-House, lot and barn for sale
Il cheap. T.. II. WESTON
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-10-19
FOR SALE, RENT. EXCHANGE, ETC.

CE- Notices under this head will be charged for
NJ the rate OF five cents per line. No charge
less than 10 cents.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-10-19

Nor sale: good second hand piano Inquire
II II the Central Drug store.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-10-19

Hoods Fills ae n,r.irr;tAning. Price
> r-Lts
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-10-19

L'OR RENT-Good house ON Water ST. north
l. Inquire at this office or of Frank Purfy.
libff
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-10-19

WAN Ed Competent, reliable grl Tor gen
W era house wurr, by Mas. e.. T.. POLLAkh1.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-10-19

DOR SALE-A good -arylcclt.e work hor,r.
Il Euquifc.a thi, Office.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-10-19

(NANlED --N'asupn 90 sell iub~igutirg o. U.s.
" G~rH>c-, le.t.ng. and ~uccu.i.r. 90 ttrr-p.
ermcn, on commission. Good goods sud liberal
proposition. Adde'S giving 10 frrourr-
TINS IlOtAEp OF. y GRIt~g 60.
Der Nordstern. [volume] (St. Cloud, Minn.) 1874-1931, 1900-11-08

= Ser Irmee bes italienii6en Gene.
rals Saratieri feblte es i'm sebirsisen
4behDnien an 2aiteieln. Gin Wiybplb
meint nun re9t treHenb: Sdtte bic ito
liniide &egieruns tueniser @enerdle uno
mebr @iel mad Mfrita seidift, 10 MAJ
ibr bic pernidtenoe Rieoerlase eripa,.
9%eblieben.
Mbonnirt auf ben n0orbfern."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-24

An Augusta man. who is no awkward
canoeist himself, was very much i'm
pressed. during q recent visit to the
eastern part Of the State, with the
agility and skill shown by the Passa-
maauoddy Indians in handling their
birrhf canoes. The Indians rig UP two
leg o. mutton" sails and cruise about
even in a heavy sea. He has seen
thems shoot porpoises from their craft
and sailing up alongside flip the big
fellows into their canoes with ease
when an ordinary man would tip over
the tipsy shells in the act 1t matters
mot how much fire water the Indian
NAV have drank he can keep his canoe
upright and very rarely is case OF
drowning heard of among the Indians
who learn to walk and manage "a canoe
ut the same time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-24

growth from the neck Of Mrs. A. D.
Alexander The operation was sue
cessful in every particular and Mrs
Alexander was yesterday. very com
Portable. DR.. Harris was assisted by
DR.. W. F.. Whitney of Richmond.
Hon S. W. Matthews received a let
ter. yesterday morning. from his
daughter. Mrs. s. |. Graves. who is in
Europe. The party had most enjoy
able trip across the water to Glasgow
made more plea SAINT BY the absence Of
sea-sickness and bad weather. AT the
time of the writing, the party We're en-
joying q trip among the lakes between
Glasgow and Edinburgh.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-24

Peter Dubie, one of Thomas DOlan's
section crew, who have been clearing
UP the steel in the Maine Central yard.
met with a painful accident Monday
morning. by having a rail drop upon
his right hand while loading q push
car. The middle finger was crushed
badly at the first joint. being nearly
severed, and two other fingers were
also crushed, but not seriously. The
injured man was taken to DR.. Fred
erick's office where the necessary sur
eical aid was rendered. Two stitches
were taken to close the cuts on the
middle finger. and though the member
was badly mutilated, there are hopes
that il can h.4 saved. Dubie WAS later
taken to his home in Brunswick.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-24
A Battleship for Beiiasts Old Home Week.

The following letter from Mayor
Poor of Belfast. was received. Monday,
by Congressman E. c. Burleigh;
Belfast, Me, July %, 1900.
My Dear Sir:
A letter received from the command
cr-in-chief of the North Atlantic
squadron notifies us that the battle
ship Texas vii! be in our harbor dur
ing Home Week August Sth to 11th.
The citizens of Belfast appreciate the
kindness on your part which has pro-
cured this favor for them, and wish to
express to you their hearty thanks. 1t
is hoped that the celebration of the
week will be worthy one. as prepa-
rations are going forward rapidly and
fairly large subscription has been
raised Your kind interest and prompt
action have done much to further our
plans for the celebration.
Yours very truly.
CLARENCE o. POOR.
To Hon. r. c. Burleigh, Augusta. Me.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-24
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.
Lincoln County.

Real estate transfers in Lincoln coun-
" for one week:
BOOTHBAY-Gilb ]. Carter to James
Piilsbury land and buildings, 81, etc.
BOOTHBAY HARBOR-Mary A.. Aud
to Marv III. Pinkham. land. 81; John -
Campbell ct al to Freeman c. Littlefel1
ct al ST. etc.
BRISTOI.--Levi j. Gum to Geo. II
Kaulback. land 81; Samuel r. Page tc
Charles +. Piper. land, s35.
DRESDEN-LouisH II. Bickford to Hora-
ito A. Bickford. land and buildings. 800
EDGECOMR-Sarah f. Orne to Matte
G. Lailer. land ard buildings, 81. etc.
JEFFERSON-Freema Stearns ct al.
to Moses l.. Bowden, land. S2o-
SOUTHPORT-Albert F. Orne ct ais. t.
Mary A. Campbell. land and buildings, 81
etc. Isabel Beal to Morgan j. Knees ct
al. land. 81; Wells G. Nickerson to j
Rhees ct al. land. 81.
WHITEFIELD-Edw F. Hatch tc
Fred H. Hatch. land and buildings, 81
WISCASSET-Wa Waterman Tibbetts to
Mabel r. Purington, land. 81.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-24
o. F, 1st Regiment. n. c.. S. NJ, held

Co. f, 1st Regiment. n. c.. S. NJ. held
its regular drill. last evening. at the
armory. Some of the camp equip
ment was given out. If Com
pany F had two or three more
men its ranks would he full. 1t is now
lacking a company cook and wants one
before going into camp The cook has
the rank and pay of corporal and his
duties are light, as much of the food
IS bread, etc, is bought by wholesale
ready for consumption. The company
is in good condition and Augusta will
be worthily represented in camp.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-24
DAILY kennebec Journal.
AUGUSTA LOCALS.
thoughts.

Do you know that your thoughts rule
your life,
Be they pure or impure in the strife?
As you think, so you are:
And YOU make, so you mar
Your success in the world.
By your thoughts
Are your thoughts Just and true every
hour?
Then your life will attest with great
power.
If it's love fills your heart.
Then all hate must depart: A
You will find all success.
In good thoughts.
Are you kind IN your thoughts towards
all?
Then but kindness to you must befal.
AS you sow so you reap,
In a measure SO deep
Either pleasure or pain,
BY your thoughts.
Emily Topper Bendit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-24

An Augusta man remarked, ycstcr-
day. that the leaves seem to be falling
from the maple trees in great quanti-
tics. Why, my lawn was covered
with them. the other day he said. Il
raked up great pile of them. | think
the dry weather is the cause Of their
falling"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-24

The Augusta base ball team will
play at Fairfield, Thursday. and at
Oakland. Saturday of this week. On
Wednesday of next week, the team will
play at Old Town, and. Thursday of
the same week. at Bangor
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-24

The regular Tuesday evening concert
at Crescent park will be held from 100
to 9 o'clock this evening. Music will
he furnished by the Augusta Cadet
Band and extra cars will be run as
usual. before and after the concert
This is another opportunity to pass a
cool pleasant evening and enjoy good
music
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-24

The funeral of the late Mrs. Aaron
+. Davis of China, was held at that
town, Saturday, Rev. H. F. Wood Of
floating. Mrs. Davis was under 80
years of age and was very estma BILE
young woman.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-24

Lorenzo Adley lodged a complaint of
assault against Warren Thomas at the
police station. last evening. and the
matter will come before the police
court. this morning. Adley alleges
that Thomas accused him of insulting
his wife and then proceeded to admin
lister severe pounding.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-24
buchanan. Mich, May p.
.rauee Pure Food Co LIE Roy, n. \

Gentlemen:-My mamma has peen a
great coffee drinker and has found it
very injurious Having used several
packages of your GRAIN-O. the drink
that takes the place of coffee, she iinds it
much better for herself and for US chill
dren to drink She has given up coffee
drinking entirely. We use a package OF
Grain-O every week. | am ten years old
Yours respectfully.
FANNIE WILLIAMS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-24

David Newell Pierce died at his home
on Church hill. Monday afternoon, af-
ter a protracted illness. Mr. Pierce
was a native of this city. having been
born. Jan. 6. 1924. \ son, Andrew NJ.
survives him. He was a highly re-
spected citizen and had d wide ac-
quaintance. The funeral will be later
announced
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-24
N IN: P5N5.O vs..

Washington. July 23.-The following
Maine pension changes resulting from the
issue OF july ) arc announced.
Increase, Franklin e. Foss. Harmony
IS. Original. widows. special act. accrued
July Dora +. Fiye North Bropkline. sl3
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-24

The ponds near the city are dotted
with beautiful white pond lilies. 1t is
charming sight, in the early morn
ing, when the air is fragrant with the
odor coming from them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-24

Al, a caucus of WATERFORD Republicans,
Saturday afternoon. George II. Smith was
nominated as candidate for the Maine
House from the classed towns Of Water
born, Shaplcigh ana Limerick.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-24

The boys and girls are finding large
quantit' es Of b-uebe rries. A party with
pals full was seen on State street
yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-24
SHAKE INro YouR SHOE.

AIlen's Foot-Ease, powder. II cures
painful, smarting, swollen feet and in
growing nails. and instantly takes the
sting out of corns and bunions It's the
ALIENS Foot-Ease makes tight or new
shoes feel easy. 1t is a certain cure for
sweating, callous and hot, tired, aching
feet. Try 1t today. Sold by all druggists
and shoe stores. BY mail for sc. IN
stamps. Trial package free Address,
Allen s. Olmsted. Leroy, N. 4.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-24

When the nazareth
Waist was first in
troduced mothers
universally favored
the muslin or Jean
waists. until then
in common use.
Now Nazareth
Waists are worn
by millions Of, chill
dren who are more
comfortable and
don't Outgrow
their waists near
e. We have a full
!, years. Prices Csc.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-24

Real estate transfers in Lincoln coun-
ty for one week
The Saint Paul globe., 1900-06-20
CLOSE AND CLEAN BAIL.
Duluth Defeats Lennon .& Gibbons,
Team = tn

Team = to =.
Few sharper ball games have ever been
played than that which was put I'D at
Lexington park yesterday afternoon be-
tween the Duluth club and Lennon &
Gibbons Twin City 'eague team.
The former won. three to two, Cox, the
youthful twirler of the Zenith city ag-
gregation proving too mystifying fir the
locals, who registered twelve strike cuts
during the game.
Munich the sOuthpaw who came IN
from Chicago for the series with Duluth
was not batted heavily, but the visitors
punched their drives wi h vigor, and but
for sensational fielding on the part of the
clothing house team, the score would
have been decidedly ore sided. Rerg at
second, perhaps, carried off the fielding
honors of the day, taking twelve chance $
without an error and figuring in every
one of the four double plays made by the
local team. Mitchell at short, and Page
at third, also played fast bail for the
home team. Williams hard Dive 20 re t
with two on bases gave the locals their
only scores in tie fifth inning, whi h, by
the way, were the first runs scored in the
game on either side.
Berg's sensational cat OF hard hv.
doubling UP two, saved some batting
slaughter in the sixth, but three consecu-
tive hits, the third two-bagger. imme-
d:ately following, gave the Dulush ans a
tie. A three-bagger by GIyndon, a fine
drive to left, and a single by Gagn IN.
save the visitors the winning run in the
seventh. The score:
Duluth .;..:.........0OO0O2lOO-5 8
Lennon < Gibbons.D 0 coz Z0000--2 Z 2
Umpire, Z thompson.
Ioday the Hamm Brewing Co-Ep ny
team will pay the Duluthians