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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-11-01
The New Athletic Field.
Work to be Commenced al once

1t was announced in chapel one morn
ing last week that the athletic field
which was promised last year on the re-
turn of the football team, after winning
the state championship from Albion,
would be all completed before snow
flies this year. Grading will be begun
at once. The field will be laid out after
a plan offered by Coach Allen Of lest
year. 1t is situated on the Campus, /
rectly back of the present ground. The
track will be a quarter. mile, with IA
foot back and 20 foot stretch. For the
short sprints there will be 100 yards
straightaway. Inside will be placed a
gridiron and base ball diamond, as well
as two tennis courts. The track bed
will be of cinders. A large grand stand
will face the home stretch. This will
be arranged so that for football and base
ball games il can be reversed. The field
is the gift of O.. A. Davis Of Saginaw,
after whom the field will be named.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-11-01
THE MICHIGAN BOOK.
SilaS Farmer Has Issued Another In
dispensible Work on This State.


Mr.. Silas Farmer, the well known
authority on Detroit and Michigan, has
just issued a little work which will
prove itself indispensable to those who
wished to be informed about Michigan.
1t is a small volume printed on thin,
though Opaque paper, but within its 300
pages can be found pretty nearly every
fact that anyone is likely to care to in
quire for, concerning our state, and the
reputation Of the author is sufficient
warrant for the accuracy of the state.
ments.
Under the head Of each county will
be found an accurate map with the
townships and sections marked out
Every farm of forty acres in the state
can thus be accurately located without
difficulty
Along with the book Mr.. Farmer is
publishing map of the state prepared
ON paper with cloth back which is like
ly TO supersede all others. Like the
county maps in the book, it shows sec.
tion as well as township lines and indi.
Gates accurately not only railroads but
interurban electric lines, the latter red.
1.-THE size of the map is 35X4O inches,
with cloth back The price for both
Book and Map is 81 90. Agents wanted. 4"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-11-01
Local Option Meeting.

Pursuant TO the provisions Of the state
law, the supervisors have ordered a vote
upon the question whether or not the
manufacture of liquor and the liquor
traffic shall be prohibited within the
county of Gratiot, to be taken at the
next spring election. April 18th. A meet
ing of temperance workers of the county
will be held in the Presby terian church,
Ithaca, on Friday, November Sth, to in.
augurate the campaign. The afternoon
session beginning at two o'clock will be
devoted 20 organizing for the campaign
and considering ways and means OF con-
Quoting the same. In the evening adj
dresses will be given by prominent
speakers from the county and state. Let
every man and woman interested in
temperance, endeavor TO be present at
both sessions. For God and home and
native land (includinR Gratiot county }
b II ALLEN, President,
n I. HATER, Secretary.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-11-01
State Examination.

Examiner II. A Chaplin of the State
Insurance Department at Lansing spent
day in st. Johns last week and made
an examination of the books and ac.
counts of the Farmers Mutual Fire In.
surance Co. 1t took him about day to
90 over the work. He assured Score.
tary Giffels that everything was in &C.
ceptable shape and expressed consider.
able surprise at the very low rate of as
sessment levied by the company for the
past years losses. Mr.. Chaplin was
pleased at the healthy condition of the
company.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-11-01
Our Schools, !
Editor in.Chief

Glen Wilcox of the sixth grade has re-
turned to school.
Miss Marsh returned from Chicago
Monday evening.
Mr.. Lemon of the Scribner Publishing
House visited the school Tuesday.
The American Government Glass, !"
in the eighth grade is doing fine work.
A number # pupils from the lower
grades enjoyed half holiday Tuesday.
The Literary Society gave their first
meeting last Tuesday evening. The pro-
gram was very good.
Earl Kuhlman, Henry Carter and
Claude Watson returned to school this
week after being absent for number
Of weeks
There will be no school on Friday on
account Of the teachers convention at
Ithaca. Prof. Hanson will read paper
on Primary Department Work"
George Myers is very much excited
this week over football. The football
team will play their third int rscholastic
game here on the college campus with
Owosso next Saturday. This will be a
hot aud close game as both teams are
very strong and are the two champion
teams of Central Michigan.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-11-01

No. Ito acres, Bethany townsh hip 4 mile from
~. Louis'5b acres improved new house,
new baru:l acre orchard; flowing well
clay and graveliy loan n bargain.
NO. TO acres IN sec. Z. Lafayette towns HI u
acres timber; balance improved: new
house; new barn; excellent soil: wei
drained 80 miles from Breckenridge
Price, 5000.
No. B 80 acres 3 miles from Wheeler village.
81 acres cleared; log house. frame ad
dtiOu; new frame barn. 81 \ a.. well
drained fairly well fenced good orchard
80 trees soil. black loan. Price. S22OO
No, q 90 acres; . acres improved; small
frame house and barn: splendid soil. 3
miles To vi eeer village Price. $1,000.
No. 5-l1g acres. all cleared; new house:
fraHe barn; orchard; well watcrcd
splendid soil: miles from st. Louis.
Price. 5000
No. GEO acrt-. 100 acres improved: 20 acre,
oi timber; large new house; nt W barn
nuWng We'll; good orchard, spleudld
SOFIA mics from St Louis Price.
5000
No. 80 acres IS improved small frame house
ano stable; milo, from W hccler; a NO
! soil Price SiSOl.
No. S-l60 acres; 100 acres improved good
buildings, wei fenced, exec lIeut toil in
high state OF cultivation: miles rom
heeler Price $500
No. S-sDarr -4m o- from Forest Hill5 miles
irm Shepherd gnrd hou.c;ucW hHru.
ail c.eure excellent suil Price co..
NO 10 tuu-D and 'ut iu lima; well iUcrtcd /;
iu roum-, tHd house north of engine
mouse trice. $50 half cash. balance
or time
No live have some exceHent uuimproVrd
. nds located from sfu IO miles from ~.
Louis. ami from % s miles from Shep-
herd, easily improved. which vc viii
sell q 5000 per acre. small pa m.uts
down, .lHurc oH long time at six per
cent. interest. These lands viii be
double 300 price within three years Gail
ou or address,
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-11-01
SOCIETIES.

The Bay View Circle will meet with
Mrs. &. l.. Delavan on Wednesday next.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-11-01
Es>ssAls%zs%ss~sspss$uazs&ss>.s~sa
College Department.
sAss@sa~Es~'t~sg@ss4Ra>ss4ss4
Devoted to the interests of
Alma College.


Alma College.
Mrs. Albertson returned from Chicago
Tuesday.
A Halloween party will be given in
the ladies' hall tonight. All were too
busy last evening,
The seniors studied Theism last Tues
day during class hour by having a
spread in the recitation room. Presi-
dent Bruske left the class in charge Of
one of the members or it wouldn't have
happened.
The fire in the dorm. last Saturday
evening caused considerable of flutter
of excitement among the co-ecs who
were unfortunate enough in being con-
fined in the hall instead of being per-
mitted TO attend the lecture. Perhaps
more caution will be observed in the
future in leaving lighted lamps in
the rooms.
Hereafter the roll will be called every
Monday morning and each student must
state whether or not they attended
church the preceding Sunday and how
many times. The new rule went into
effect this week, unexpectedly by the
students and caused considerable un.
easiness on the part of few, for some
cause. The following morning skele.
ton was found perched in one of the
trees, clothed in cast off gown, bear
ing the placard 81 didn't go TO church
onc'st" None of the students have
been missed from their classes mp TO
date and the remains have not been
identified, so it still remains mystery,
and warning TO all for the future.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-11-01
Welcome as Sunshine

after a long storm is feeling Of relief
when an obstinate, pitiless cold has been
driven away by Aliens Lung Balsam.
Only people who have been cured of
throat.ache and sore lungs by this RENE
dy can quite realize what the feeling is.
There is no opinion in the Balsam its
good effect is radical and lasting. Take
q bottle home today.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-11-01
Churches ! Societies.
CHURCHES.

A series of special meetings are in
progress at the United Brethren church.
Preaching services every evening at :3O
until further notice. All are invited to
attend
Usual services at the NJ. f. church
Sunday. Sermon subjects, morning.
Heroic Christianity :" evening, "A New
Thing in Horticulture, Grapes from
Thorns, and Figs from Thistles."
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-11-01
Notice.

All persons are hereby forbidden TO
harbor or trust my wife, Marguerite
Wright, on and after this date as | will
not become responsible for any debts
by her w. n. WRIGHT.
Alma, Mich, Oct. 16, 1901. 1179 3w
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-11-01

Elite r r.. Photo Co make their best
large cabinets for 81 80 per dozen; one
half cabinet 300 per doz. one fourth
cabinet. 20 cents per doz. three elegant
button photos, 90 cents. Don't delay
but come at once.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-11-01
Real ESTATE
FOR SALE.

l have the following pieces for sale
If in need of farm or a house and lot
let us know your wants:
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-11-01
STU Mp BLASTING

NO matter what kind OF stumps, or what dyn-
amite you have tried with our Ajax Won can re
move them cheaper, safer and quicker than bv
another method Blasting tools, experi. need
men and estimates m -de. Write Ajax DYNA-
MITE WOhKS. Bay City, Mich 11s0t-
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-11-01
VagarieS of a Cold.

You can never be quite sure where O.
cold Is going TO hit you. In the fall and
winter 1t may settle in the bowels, pro-
ducing severe pain. DO not alarm nor
torment yourself by fears of appendicitis.
AT the first sign Of cramp take Perry
Davis Painkiller in warm, sweetened
water and relief comes at once. There
is but one Painkiller, Perry Davis. %
and 80 cents.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-07-05

presented by his father, Henry Cob.
ielgh' In his attempt to take a nike
from the Connecticut river a few DAYS
ago The elder Mr.. Cobleigh caught
the pike on his hook while standing On
the river bank Charles Cobleigb
grabbed the line and attempted TO
throw the fish out on the bank. but II
fell from the hook several feet from
shore. Henry Cobleigh dropped his
pole and sprang into the water. Sc
curing his prize by the gills, although
the water was so deep that only his
mead and shoulders were above the
surface.
Mrs. Sylvia L. (Slate) Howe. 70, died
sunday at the home of her daughter.
Mrs, Foster Mack, who had cared for
her through her long illness. She was
stricken with paralysis two years ago.
and since then had been a great suf-
terer with bronchial consumption.
She was born in Bernardston. Mass.
Aug. 10, 1921, and was one of a family
of seven children. Her husband died
Jan. 6, 1892, at the age of 6S years.
Mrs. Howe had been an invalid four
years. She leaves two brothers. Fred
erick Slate of Fort Dodge, Iowa. and
Lyman Slate of Nashua, N. H., and
three sons and one daughter, Arson B.
Howe of Putney, Frederick R. Howe
of Westminster, Lyman A. Howe of
Chesterfield, n. H., and Mrs. Rose S.
Mack of Putney. The funeral was
held at the house at / o'clock Tuesday.
Rev. j. II. Bennett officiating, and the
burial was in Spofford. N. H. There
were many beautiful floral tributes.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-07-05
Body Found in River Not Identified

The body of an unknown man was
found in the Connecticut river by
two young men who were in bathing
on the Vernon side of the river, and
near Cooper's Point. Saturday after
noon at about o'clock. The young
men reported the matter to the select
men of Vernon, who in turn notified
the Hinsdale authorities. A rumor
was afioat that the body was that of
Perley Blanchard who was drowned at
Putney in March, but his friends de-
cided it was not. The selectmen view
ed the body. and turned it over to
Undertaken Wetherbee for burial. not
deeming a coroner's inquest necessary.
The body had evidently been in the
water several weeks. 1t was that of
a man apparently 80 or 60 years Of
age, with gray hair and mustache.
no upper teeth, and the right thumb
had been amputated at the first Joint
He was clad in winter apparel, heavy
hannels, and black and white striped
cotton shirt. On his feet were tan
socks, and considerably worn congress
shoes. In the pockets no money was
found, but a meerschaum pipe. hand
kerchief, door key. and some fne-cut
tobacco. There was slight abrasion
on the right temple, but no evidence of
foul play as this might easily have
been made by coming in contact with
q stone
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-07-05
AsHUELoT, N. II.

Low water caused a shut down at the
box shop Monday afternoon.
The Ashulet Wooden company's mill is
stopped this week for the annual repairs
and stock taking.
Mrs. c. w. Fairbanks of West SPRING
field, Mass, and sister, Mrs. James
Sands, of Oklahoma, were visitors here
last week with relatives.
John e. Quinn and Miss Arvis M. Bal
lou of West Swanzey, accompanied by
friends from there, drove down here We'd
nesday and were married by Rev. Father
F. d. ONeil at the parochal residence.
They left on the afternoon train, going
south, on their wedding trip.
Miss Lizzie Roach, a trained nurse, Miss
Mary Lehay and Mrs Murphy of Boston
spent a few days at the hotel last week
and called on friends and relatives. They
were returning from Brattleboro, whe'
they had accompanied the body for By
of Miss Katherine Lehay, who re-
died in Boston.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-07-05
HINSDALE, N. H.
GOOD NEWS FOR HlNsDALE.
The Amldon Wooden Mill viii Soon
be Running with All Its Old Time
Activity


Activity.
All Hinsdale rejoices in the good
news that the Amidon wooden mill on
Canal street, which has been idle
since the death of the senior owner,
the late c. j. Amidon, which occurred
on Aug. 81, 1900, will soon be running
with it's od-time activity. 1t seems
that a satisfactory settlement has
been reached among the heirs, and
the mill property will remain in the
hands of the Amidons and be oper-
ated by them. This is very crafty
ing to the citizens, as it is far better
for a town to have it's industries man.
aged by it's residents, who will take
an active interest in it's progress and
prosperity. The late c. j. Amidon
became an owner in the mill in 1862,
as a partner of the late DR.. Frederick
Boyden and Sylvester Bishop. After
the death of the other partners, his
elder son, p. f. Amidon, became a
partner, and later his other son, w.
o. Amidon, was taken into the firm,
and, under the firm name of c. j.
Amidon & Sons, the business was run
until his death.
Mr.. Amidon was always concerned
for the welfare of his employees who
did not hesitate to carry to him their
troubles and embarrassments, and in
a large degree relied on his sound
judgment. With the exception of a
few months, the mill was kept running
all through the hard times, even when
not paying industry, but by so doing
those depending on the mill for sup
port were given a,chance to earn liv-
ing for themselves and families. 1t is
said that already orders for goods
have been received which it will take
several months to fill A representa-
tive of the firm is receiving the names
of those who would like employment
in the mill. and it is expected that
many of the old employees will return
and with new ones added, our village
will again present its old-time busy
appearance, and again be classed as
one of the most thrifty and progress
sive towns in the state.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-07-05
NORTH HINspALE, N. H.

Services will be held in the church
next Sunday by Rev. F. K. Hadley,
pastor, at 1915 a. m; Sunday school
at - o'clock; evening services at 7
o'clock. Mr.. Hadley has been engaged
as pastor for one year, and services
will be continued on Sundays at these
hours until further notice. All are
WalpOma
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-07-05
CLOSE GAME AT HINsDALE.
Brattleboro Y. M. c. A. Beaten So
No Scores Until Sixth lnninu.

Two wild throws in the eighth in
ming were responsible for the defeat
of the Brattleboro Y. M. G. A. team
by Hinsdale High school at Hinsdale
Saturday. Crowell, who twirled for
Mount Hermon several years ago, was
in the box for Y. M. G. A. and his
pitching was so effective that Hinsdale
would have been shut out If he had
had perfect support. Mccormick was
also very effective, not an earned run
being made off him. Neither side
scored until the sixth inning, and
Brattleboro's four runs came then in
short order
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-07-05
SOUTH VERNON.

Mrs. Smith of Rochester, VT, is a guest
at E. o. Lees.
Mrs. d. adams of Tyler, Texas, is a
guest of F. f. Adams.
Miss Clara Cary visited her sister Mrs.
A. e. Weatherhead, last week
E. c. Eames is entertaining his parents,
from South birmingham, Mass.
The extreme warm weather is making
resetting tobacco a very hard task.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-07-05

Jerry Dodge and Miss Anna Muller,
both of Brattleboro, were married at
the Congregational parsonage by Rev.
w. F. White, on Tuesday evening.
Miss Carrie Stearns recently receiv-
ed from friends in Murfreesboro, N.
c., box of beautiful magnolia and
cape Jassemine blossoms, which have
been greatly enjoyed by her friends,
as well as by Miss Stearns herself.
Three new sets of cards have been
placed in the Halle & Frost mill. and
four new spinning jacks will soon be
added. The twisting machinery will
be removed from the second to the
first floor of the mill, and the sewing
girls will work on the back side of
the room on the second floor, instead
of on the front, as formerly.
George w. Streeter, who was re-
Gently married to Miss Florence c..
Bliss of Brattleboro, is a Hinsdale
boy, a son of Mrs. Lester Clark, and
has many friends here. Mr.. Streeter
is employed in the undertaking estab-
lishment of F. w. Dickinson, in Spring
field, Mass. Mr.. and Mrs. Streeter
will begin housekeeping at SOS State
street, Springfield where they will be
at home to their friends after Sept. l..
The members of the Nature club
were well repaid for their journey last
Tuesday evening. They not only
heard the marvellous" song of the her.
NIT thrush, but enjoyed a visit at the
home of the green heron. The scar
let tanagers entertained them right
royalty in their secluded retreat, the
golden crowned thrush called from
every side, the veery gave a fine solo,
the chewink sang his prettiest song,
and the sparrows, vireos and warblers,
the blue-jays, and even the crows,
| Joined to make the evening on long to
be remembered. The club proposes
another walk for next Tuesday even
ing, meeting at the town hall for the
| purpose about $50.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-07-05
Get What You Ask Forl

When you ask for Cascarets Candy
Cathartic be sure you get them.
Genuine tablets stamped c. c. C.
Never sold in bulk. A substitutor is
always a cheat and a fraud. Bewarel
All druggists, Ioc.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-07-05
Frustrated BY the Heat

Willie Cunningham was Frustrated bv
the heat Tuesday at 11.3O a. m. He
with others was working in the field
for Arthur Taylor, and was noticed TO
leave his work and go to a shade
nearby and sit down. When asked
if he did not feel well, he said. ITS
pretty hot, and everything looks
black" He declined to go to the
house, and resumed work, but soon
began to falter, and his companions
started to the house with him, but he
fell before reaching it. He was car
ried into Mr.. Taylor's and medical
aid was summoned. For a time his
life was despaired of, but by the most
strenuous efforts he rallied. but was
unable to speak until o'clock in the
afternoon, and even then could not
see. 1t is thought that he is out of
danger.
F. H. Jones was in Boston a part of
last week.
G. H. Bailey had the misfortune to
lose cow Saturday.
M. d. Mann of South Boston was
guest at C. c. Holtons over Sunday.
Fred Fuller of Keene was the guest
of his brother, F. NJ. Fuller, last week
Roger Johnson of Gardner, Mass.
is visiting his grandfather, John H.
Gale.
Mrs. Hattie Wilder went to Burling-
ton VT, Tuesday, to visit her sister,
Mrs. Wood.
A new concrete walk has replaced
the old plank sidewalk near Leach's
carriage shop.
Burton Spencer has built cottage
for summer use near his market gar
den on the plain.
Mrs. Palmer of Millers Falls has
been spending a few days with Mr..
and Mrs. Newton Stearns.
James Hennessy of Boston is at
work in the upholstering department
of Wetherbee's furniture store.
Mrs. Emma Hunter has had a hand
some granite monument set on her
lot in Pine Grove cemetery.
Mrs. Maria A. Spooner attended the
Woman's Relief corps district school
of instruction held last week
Alfred Wells, who has been a guest
at Hotel Ashuelot for the past three
months, has returned to Boston.
Miss Mary Hall of Shelburne Falls
and Mr.. Hawley of ,Brattleboro visited
briefly at M. S. Leach's Tuesday.
A large number of young people
attended the Catholic June party al
Forest lake last week Thursday even
ing.
w. NJ. Thayer has gone to Keene
to work in the foundry department Of
the Humphrey Manufacturing com
pany.
Miss Susie Hastings went this weel
to the Highland House, Bethlehem, t
work in the dining room through the
season.
Miss Florence King, assistant
teacher in the High school, is spend
ing the vacation at her home il
Northampton.
Misses Annie and Nellie Gray o
Boston are spending the summer va
cation with their parents, DR.. anC
Mrs. G. A. Gray.
Mrs. c. D. Whitaker and son, Paul
went to Turner's Falls Tuesday, wher,
they will spend the larger part of tn,
summer vacation.
Charles H. Temple and Walter D
Stearns have received certificates o
entrance to Tufts College, and will
probably enter in the fall.
Mrs. M. s. Leach and daughters
Misses Una and Gertrude Leach, at
tended the annual Hall-Fuller reunion
at Spofford lake Saturday.
W.T.. Robertson of the Massachusetts
Institute of Technology came Wednes
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-07-05

Mr.. and Mrs. L. T. Moseley spent
last Sunday at their fathers, G.. F.
Moseley's.
Rev. H. L. Ross of Springfield is
expected to preach in the chapel next
Sunday.
Vernon Grange will hold exercises
appropriate to children's day on Sat
urday evening of this week.
Mrs. Will Franklin and little daugh-
ter have returned from a visit in
Townshend with relatives.
Frank w. Pettee and wife and Err
nest G. Hubbard of Meriden, Conn,
are spending their vacation at the
Hubbard farm.
Rev. E. Q. S. Osgood will preach
in Union church next Sunday after
noon at 2 o'clock. Sunday school i'm
mediately after services.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. F. Kenney of Dan
vers and H. L. Withheld and wife and
children, Houghton and Ruth, of
Grand Forks, North Dakota are at A.
Whithed's.
For many years Vernon has observ-
ed cold home" week when her sons
and daughters, with their families, re-
turn for their annual vacation, and on
Tuesday afternoon of this week the
ladies circle served an elaborate sup
ply at their rooms and the towns
people were glad to meet and greet
the old friends and learn of their sue
cess in their respective locations.