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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-06-21
E County Jews. 8
ITHACA.

*. >. Scar. was in Stanton on legal
business last week.
Nh, j. II. Campbell visited friends
i'm Ashley last Friday.
7 w. HERON, of Cobeyile, who at
tended The funeral Of his grand-daugh.
tiers. returned home Friday
Mr.. George 81. Weeks. who visited
her parents Mr.. aud Mr., c. f. Web
ster last week, returned t. her home
al Cadillac Friday
Mrs. NJ. Riggs. OF Chicago visited
friend, in Ithaca last week
w. II. Kimblc and Mrs. Anna Hart
man, VINO attended the funeral Of
Mile Heron. returned 20 their home
at Lyons Friday
Mrs. Arthur Mulholaud, Of Alma
visited her parents, Mr'and Ms Bar
kcr Friday.
Mrs Randolph IIarpham and daugh-
ter, Ramona, returned Friday from a
two-weeks' visit to Midland.
Ms. r. c. Horr, who has been Wis.
lung her son. Frank Horr went 10
Ohio Saturday to visit friends
O. $. Brewer, WHO has been visiting
his daughter, Mrs. r. Mari returned
TO his home in Howell Saturday.
VIM. =. Thatcher has received a re-
issue Of his pension aud now draws
sl7.00 per month.
Hiram Utter now draws a$l700p pen
sion through the goodness Of Uncle
Sam
Fred Wermuth went TO Grand Rap
ids, Monday, on a business trip.
Mrs W. L. Roseucrans of st. Johns,
who attended the funeral Of Mile
Heron, last week, returned home
Monday.
Mrs. +. Sutherland went to Inlay
City, Monday, to make a prolonged
visit.
G. G.. Chapel, Of Grand Rapids, who
has been in Ithaca for the past week
on business, returned home Monday.
RUDE Brown, Of Iron county, is
home for two weeks vacation.
Mrs. NJ. f. Packer went to Alma,
Monday, TO visit her daughter, May
Smith.
Mrs. ID. w, Altenberg went TO Rose
Lake, Monday, for short visit among
relatives.
George Klemish and wife, who have
been visiting at VIM. Tracy's returned
home Monday last.
Will Lennox returned home from
Bnfralo Monday.
Charlie Hull, Of Alma, spent Sunday
in Ithaca.
Roy Cowdry spent Sunday in Carson
City.
Fred Tompkins, Roy Baker and Joe
Bard returned from Hamlin Lake,
last week Thursday, and report a good
catch Of fish.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-06-21
s. w. PINE RIVER.

June lS--MiSs Myers was the guest
OF Miss Flora Walden Sunday.
W. Amsbury. of Saginaw, spent las
week with his brother Fred.
Fred Amsbury had the misfortune
TO have his horses killed 10y the train
last week. He had the finest matched
team in the vicinity.
Work has been commenced on the
new bridge this week.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-06-21
Didn't Marry For Money.

The Boston man, who lately married
a sickly, rich young woman, is happy
now, for he got DIR. Kings New Life
Pills, which restored her to perfect
health. Infallible for jaundice, bilious
ness, malaria. fever and ague and all
liver and stomach troubles. Gentle but
effective. Only 7Sc at Sharrar & Mul.
hollands drug store.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-06-21
SOUTH BRECKENRIDGE.

June l3-Nr, *. Mitchell visited
her mother. Mrs Burey, Thursday.
Ole of Me- Mu>co.t', little girls is
very sick.
Mis- NJ. Mitchell vas In -. Louis
Saturday.
Mrs. Clark O,trAnder has returned
from Saginaw.
Mrs Kenneth Mitchell vas in st
L1ui, Tuesday.
Mrs Phil. Hall is some better but
their little girl is down with scarle t
fever.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-06-21
SUM NJ Err.

June l9-Archie McKinstry raised
new barn last Monday.
The children's day exercises were
very largely attended
Maud Wood got gravel stone in
her ear last Friday, and the doctor
has ent succeeded in getting it out.
Mrs. Walter Strickland who has
been very sick is little better.
The school attended the picnic at
Crystal, last Friday, and report good
time
Iucz Uouck left for Chic igo, Tues
day morning, aud will return Monday.
A blessing alike 10 Young and old;
Dr. FOwlcr's Extract Of Wild Straw
berry: natures Sp,citi; for dySentery,
dirrhu, and sunni er com plaint.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-06-21

"A few months ago, food which ate
for breakfast would not remain on my
stomach for half an hour. used one
bottle OF your kodal Dyspepsia Cure and
can now eat my breakfast and other
meals with relish and my food is
thoroughly digested. Nothing equals
kodol Dyspepsia Cure for stomach
troubles" Ii. s. Pitts. Arlington, Tex.
Kodal Dyspepsia Cure digests what you
eat. Sharrar & Mulholland.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-06-21

Call at Bivins & Rhodes drug store
and get free sample of Chamberlain
Stomach and Liver tablets. They are
an elegant physic. They also improve
the appetite, strengthen the digestion
and regulate the liver and bowels. They
are easy to take and pleasant in effect.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-06-21

1.-The doctors told rue my cough was
incurable. one Minute Cough Cure
made me well nan" Norris Silver.
North Stratford n. H-Because you've
not found relief from a stubborn cough,
don't despair. One Minute Cough Cure
has cured thousands and it will cure you.
Safe and sure Sharr ar 81 Mulholland.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-06-21

Eczema, saltrheum, letter, chatting,
ivy poisoning and all skin fortunes are
quickly cured by DeWitt's Witch Hazel
Salve. The certain pile cure. Sharrar
& Mulholland
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-06-21
STATE or ONO, Cry or TOLEDO,
T.r-rAe EpIFNTV y

STATE OF VHIOl '-TIl DF IULEUV
Lucas COUNTY.
Frank j. Cheney makes oath that he T. the
senior partner OF the firm OF +. J. Cheney Il
Co. doing business In the City Of Toledo. County
and state afore- aid. and that said firm will pay
the sum of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for
each aud every case Of Cstarrh that cannot be
cured by the use or Hairs Catarrh Cure.
FRANK j. CHENEY,
Sworn to before me aud subscribed I'm my
presence, this 9Th day of December. A. ID. 1889.
J SEAL A. w GLEASON,
49, Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken internally and
acts directly on the blood and mucous surfaces
of the system. Send for testimonial free.
+. j. CHENEY Il Co., Toledo, o.
gfY- sold by Druggists, 10
Halls Family pills ar the bes'.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-06-21

Dignity consists not in possessing
hunprs but in the consciousness that
we deserve them.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-06-21

The greatest event IN hens life is
made up Of an egg and a cackle.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-06-21
DR.. Humphreys
Specifies cure |

Specifies cure by acting directly upon
the disease, without exciting disorder in
any other part of the system.
40. CURES pptcrs
1-Feyers. COMPOSITIONS. Infammations. .25
2-Worms. Worm Fever. Worm Collie %
3-Teething. Collie, Crying ,wakefulness rs
f-Diarrhea. of Children or Adults. .2J
7-COughs. Colds, Bronchitis ............ .25
s-Neuralgia. Toothache. Faceache %
9-Headache. Sick Headache, Vertigo. rs
1O-Dyspepsia. Indigestion Weak Stomach rs
11-suppressed or Painful Periods .2J
12-Whites. Too Profuse Periods ..... .2J
13-Croup. Laryngitis. Hoarseness. rs
14-salt Rheum. Erysipelas Eruptions rs
15-Rheumatism. Rheumatic Pains 49,. .25
16-Malaria, Chills, Fever and Ague... .2J
10-Catarrh. Influenza. Cold In the Head rs
2O-Whooping-Cou gh..................... .2H
27-kidney Diseases ...................,.. ,25
2s-Nervous Debility .....................1.OO
3O-Urinary Weakness. wetting Bed e. rs
75-Grip. Hay Fever. ........... .......... .25
DR.. Humphreys Manual OF all Diseases AT your
Druggists or Mailed Free.
sold by druggists, or sent on receipt OF price
humphreys Med. Co., Cor. William & John Sts.,
Sold by b. S WEBB, Alma. Mich.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-06-21

Cures Group, sore threat, pulmonary
tIoubles-MOuarch over pam OF every
sort. DR.. Thomas Electric Oil.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-06-21
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Moving Machine wish lug this Remember sell the eeing
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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-06-21

When language fails a woman she
resorts to tears.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-06-21

We should endeavOr to avoid ex-
tremes-like those Of wasps and bees
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-06-21

An audience may be apathetic in
witnessing pathetic play.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1901-10-10
COLUMBIA WINS SECOND RACE
In Fastest Time Ever Record ed In = ;Yachs
Race, Beating Sha mrock in q Gale.

In Fastest Time Ever Recorded In y sYachs
Race, Beating Shamrock in a Gale.
In the fastest yacht race ever sailed,
Columbia took the second race of the
series with Shamrock H., Thursday, in
glorious whole sail breeze which
heeled the big cup contestants down
until their lee rails were awash in the
foaming seas, over triangular course
of thirty miles by two minutes and
nfty-two seconds actual time. With
the forty-three seconds which the Irish
sloop must allow the American boat on
account of her larger sail plan, the
Columbia won the second race of the
series by three minutes thirty-five Sec
onds.
The fastest race ever sailed in a cup
contest, it was not only a royal strug-
gle from spectacular point of view,
but it was absolutely decisive as to
the merits of the two racing machines.
There is not yachting sharp who
witnessed the race who is not firmly
abler boat blow high or blow low.
beating, reaching or running, and that
Sir Thomas and his merry British tars
are doomed to return home empty
handed.
The wind was strong and true, blow
ing around eighteen knots from the
northwest, and at every point of rae
ing, except, perhaps, running before
the wind, in which the defender has
already taken the measure of the chal-
lenger, the Yankee sloop proved her.
self ADLER than the Watson model.
From the time she crossed the starting
line, one minute and thirty-four Sec
ouds behind the mug-hunter, until she
picked up and passed the Irish boat,
three miles after rounding the second
mark, Columb bias pace was faster and
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1901-10-10
o'Brisn Bitter Against King Edward.

At the meeting of the United Irish
league in Dublin Wednesday the Lord
Mayor of Dublin, presiding, letter of
apology for absence was read from
William o'Brien, NJ p, who express
ed hope that "if the king visits Ire
land next year the league will arouse
a spirit which will convince his majes-
ty that he has come among people
discontented and disaffected to the
core, only needing arms and the train
Ing of the Beers to testify to their
hatred of England's rule with an elo-
quence equal to that of the uncon-
quered South African republics"
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1901-10-10
COLUMBIA TAKES THREE STRAIGHTS
FROM THE BRITISH CUP CHALLENGER
Fast Races and Close Finishes We're Recorded Every
Actual Sailing Time in Last Race Less than the Colmbas
Latter Won on Time Allowance Conceded by the Shamrock

In three straight races ColumbL a has
proven her superiority over Shal lnrock
III, winning one of the three ih the
fastest time ever sailed by yachts, and
in what was considered Shamrock
weather. While the American boat
has proven herself to be the finest
yacht ever built, she had to fight hard
for every victory. In the first Of the
three races the Columbia crossed the
line 81 seconds ahead of her rival,
which, up to that time was the closest
finish ever recorded, and the race
stands as the most exciting ever sailed
The official time, however, gave the
Columbia the race by 1915, as the Chal-
LANCER, owing to larger sail area,
must allow the Columbia "A SO econds
time in the thirty-mile race
The second race, in breeze so strong
as to almost frighten those aboa I'd the
British boat-weather considered es-
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1901-10-10
instance.

instance.
While taking his defeat gamely, Sir
Thomas Upton made no attempt to
conceal the honest disappointment. Il
was very much disappointed, he said.
Il don't hide that. | thought within
fifteen minutes of the finish that we
had won. l was as sure as my life
that we had won. When | looked
around the situation had changed, and
we had lost. 1t was hard blow to be
so near winning and then to lose.
should liked to have got one race, just
by way of consolation. 1t is very
hard thing to be beaten by breath
by few beats of the pulse"
Sir Thomas received an ovation al
most as great as that paid the Columb bia.
He was everywhere congratulated for
the splendid races he had sailed, and
for his fairness and gentlemanly con-
duct.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1901-10-10
100000 RANSOM MONEY
FOR BULGARIAN BRiGANDS.
American Missionary Recently Captured
VIII be Liberated by Payment
of 100000.

of 100000.
Nearly half the money needed to
ransom Miss Ellen M. Stone, the mis-
sionary, who was recently kidnapped
by Bulgarian brigands, has been placed
In the hands of Kidder, Peabody g. Co.,
of Boston. The exact figures at mid
night Monday were $4s, $40. 40 cash and
$1,000 in pledges. OF this amount the
firm has sent s35, 900 to the state de-
partment to be forwarded to its con-
sular agent at the place where it can
be used most expeditiously.
Members of the firm when informed
of the Associated Press cablegram
from London to the effect that the
Vienna advices indicated there would
be months extension of time in
which to pay the ransom, said the for
warding of money would not be de-
layed in the least.
The state department has agreed to
lake full charge of the delivery of the
ransom to the brigands. Until the
ne ws of her death is received, and the
amount demanded, $100,0 is raised,
collections for the ransom will con-
tinue to be made.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1901-10-10

she behaved better than her rival.
Reaching for the first marx, ten
miles down the Long Island shore,
with the wind aft the beam she gained
twenty-five seconds. In the closer
reach for the second stake she gained
thirty seconds, and in the thresh to
windward on the leg home she gained
exactly two minutes.
The Yankee victory began with tho
start, when the crafty Barr by sys-
tenn of maneuvering, convinced his ad-
versary that he was trying to cross the
line first. Captain Sycamore promptly
took the bait and rushing his boat into
position sent her away almost in the
smoke of the gun. Thereupon Captain
Barr, having accomplished his purpose
tackled about back of the line and held
off for more than minute. Then
with a flying start he went over just
before the handicap gun was fred.
Some Of the patriots were disappointed
until the experts explained that there
was no windward berth in a reach
where the boats could lay their course
straight for the mark, aud with po-
sition astern, where Barr could keep
his eye on every move OF his rival, was
the commanding one He could
watch Sycamore like hawk. knowing
that when the gap between them was
closed the race was his.
For the first fifteen miles no human
eye could tell which ship, IL either,
was gaining, SO closely were they
matched. But gradually it became
apparent that the Columbia was over
hauling the flying challenger. Slowly,
inch by inch and foot by foot, the
white boat gained. They were going
at terrible pace.
Everything in the feet had to crowd
on steam to keep the racers in sight,
and the gait at which they were going
left tugs and some of the steamboats,
astern. The guide boat, which started
fifteen minutes before the racers, shot
out at full speed, but she was hardly
able to leg off the distance and get
the float overheard before the racers
were upon her.
The Columbia sailed the thirty miles
in 3:13:1s, the fastest time ever made
in such race.
When asked what he thought of the
race, Sir Thomas Upton, owner Of
the : challenger, said: ~ admit
frankly that got licked by the best
boat, in fair and square race. and l
maintain and believe that there is not
a better skipper afoat than Captain
Sycamore nor a better crew than mine.
/ have az much esteem for my captain
and crew as when l came to this side,
but they can't do impossibilities. They
took as much out of the boat as could
be taken.
81 am very much disappointed at the
result" added Sir Thomas, land the
only consolation is that l know
have been licked by good, honora-
BILE opponent know that the wind
was true and that the Columbia won
without any fiukes."
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1901-10-10
Four Men Killed and Three Wounded In
Fight at Tennessee Church.

Four Men Killed and Three Wounded in
Fight at Tennessee Church.
In bloody fight at the Union Bap-
tist church at Big Springs, ten miles
from Tazewell, Tenn, Sunday, four
men were killed, two mortally wounded
and three wounded less seriously.
There was preaching at the church,
and about 600 people gathered there
Just before the IL o'clock service began
Tip Caldwell went to the spring, fifty
yards from the church. Rush Morgan
was at the spring and began tiriug at
Chadwell. Both factions Immediately
gathered, and the fight lasted half an
hour.
Sheriff Jones Brook attempted to
arrest Asa Chadwell, who resisted.
Both Brook and Asa Caldwell are
wounded.
The feud between the Morgans and
Chadwells has existed long time.
Last Christmas they met at Walnut
Hills, Va, when pitched battle
ensued, in which several were killed.
Eighteen months ago they met near
the the Hancock line. Fighting fol-
lowed, and one was killed. Both the
Chadwells and Morgans are prosper
Gus and influential and have large fam
lilies, and all their. members are fear
less.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1901-10-10

pentially Shamrock-wss taken by the
American yacht in the fastest time
ever recorded in such race, 3:13:1s in
. thirty mile course beating the Brit
Usher out by two minutes and ffty-two
seconds, including the time allowance.
For close finish, however, Fridays
race will always remain notab le. The
Shamrock. although losing on account
of time allowance she must concede,
crossed the line two seconds ahead
Of Columbia. The official time gives
the Columbia the race by forty.two
seconds. The official time, however,
favors the Columbia about fifteen
seconds, making the actual sailing time
of tho Shamrock in this race fifteen
seconds better than the Columbia. In
starting the race = signal gun is fred.
Two minutes is allowed for the racers
to cross to the starting line. If they
cross before the expiration of the two
minutes, time is taken when the line
is crossed. II the boats, or either OF
them, do not cross the line, in this two
minutes limit, time 10 counted as
though they had. In the last race
neither boat got away on time. The
Columbia, however, crossed fifteen
seconds ahead of the Shamrock, but
for the reason above stated, the latter
boat got no credit for the elapsed time
The starting time is recorded at 1l:o9
for both boats. The line was crossed
by the Columbia, however, at 11:17, and
by the Shamrock at 1882. In the act
ual sailing time, the Shamrock won by
seventeen seconds; conceding the
time allowance Of forty-four seconds,
the Shamrock lost by the mar rrow mar
gin of twenty-seven seconds.
In all three races the Shamrock out.
sailed the Columbia in figh ting before
the wind; in going with the wind, the
Columbia outstripped her rival in every
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1901-10-10
Proposition to Change Name Of Philippines to Mckinley
Islands Will Be Brought Up in Next Congress

inently identified with the acquisition
and management of the islands. For
instance, the members of the Ameri-
can commission which negotiated the
Paris treaty would thus be honored, as
we'll as the names of Admiral Dewey,
General Lawton, Governor Taft, Gen
eral Otis, Secretary Root and others.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1901-10-10
Live Stock Director for St. Louis Worlds
Fair Chosen.

Complying with an invitation to
recommend some person for superin-
tendent of the livestock division of
the St. Louis Worlds fair, President
John W. Springer of the National
Livestock association has, on behalf
of his organization, endorsed Hon. O.
r. Thomas, secretary of the American
Hereford Breeders association, Inds-
pendence, Mo-, for this important po-
sitior Mr.. Springer was largely in
fuenced in his decision by letters from
members Of his organization demand
Ing that bona 6de stoekman be CD.
pointed to this position.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1901-10-10
Quarantine Regulations Not Directed
Against Japanese.

The Japanese government has been
told courteously that the United States
officials had no intention to discrimi-
nate on account OF race, In making the
personal examinations in quarantine
at San Francisco and Honolulu, which
led to the fling of remonstrances by
the former government. The quaran-
tine rules are said to have been based
on purely geographical and sanitary
considerations and are not enforced to-
ward Japanese with greater rigor than
towards other people. 1t is believed
that the explanation will be satisfac.
tory,
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1901-10-10
Boy With an Air Gun, Probably Fatally
Wounds Hunter.

While returning from hunting trip
near Victoria, b. c., Friday evening
John Hazenfrats was struck in the
head by bullet from boys air gun.
the missile piercing his skull and it is
feared the wound will result fatally.
The boy, Ernest Stevens. says he fir-
ed at q bird and the bullet must have
struck tree and, glancing, hit Hazen-
frats. The latter, who is still con-
scious, says the boy fred point blank
at him after quarrel over the boys
pranks.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1901-10-10

Official returns for September show
that the decrease in the revenue of
France is 22,o96, 700 francs, compared
with 20,os2, 800 in the same month of
1900.
Robert E. Burt, after furnishing $685.
600 bond to stand trial for embezzle-
ment, has resigned the office of oil
inspector of Chicago.
Sir Claud Mcdonald, former British
Minister to China, is in Vancouver. B.
c., en- route to Japan, whether he sails
to represent his government at the
court of the Mikado.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1901-10-10
Secretary Gage will Buy no More Bonds
for Sinking Fund.

The secretary of the treasury has
announced the intention of the treas
ury department to discontinue for the
present the purchases of bonds for the
sinking fund. The amount of $40, ,ooo,-
600 for which proposals were invited
on September 10, has been reached.
By the terms of the secretary's an
nouncement no further proposals In
the existing circumstances win be CON-
sidered.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1901-10-10

A New York dispatch says a sugges-
tion which is meeting with avor is to
change the name of the Philippine
islands to the Mckinley islands. 1t is
intended to bring the propos osition be-
fore the next congress. A art Of the
scheme embraces the idea of bestowing
upon the different islands and prov
inces the names of the men most prom.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1901-10-10

Fr-Governor Jones Appointed United States
Judge for Northern Alabama.
President Roosevelt has appointed
United States District Judge for the
middle and northern district of Ala
bama to fill the vacancy caused by the
death of Judge John Bruce. Ex-
Governor Jones has always been a
Democrat, and was twice chief execu-
tive of his State. He was General
Gordon's Adjutant-General during the
civil war. In 1896, as gold Demo-
crat, he supported Palmer and Buck
ner.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1901-10-10
Smelling Trust Will Install New Machinery
in all Plants.

Smelling Trust Will Install New Machinery
in all Plants.
1t has been decided that every plant
Of the American Smelling and Refining
company shall be refitted with thor
oughly modern machinery. No new
smelter for precious metals will be
built in Colorado, but If a suitable site
can be secured zinc smelter will be
erected in Pueblo. Several million
dollars will be spent in carrying out
these plans.
The directors are on a general tour
OF inspection of everv plant owned by
the American Smelling apd Refining
company in the United States and
Mexico.