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The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1902-10-04
LOCAL NEWS.
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Fresh Rlco Bran 81 40 per sack
at NJ. Bienvenu 4 Son.
Mr.. Luke Bonin made a bust
ness trip to New Orleans this
week.
Miss Philo. Durand of Arnaud-
Vile, spent several days here this
week.
Mr.. Z. Schwartz Of the firm OF
K. Schwartz & Co., made trip to
New Orleans this week.
Mrs. George Gary will enter
tain the Married Ladies Euchre
Club on Sunday the 18th inst.
Call for the Hamilton Brown
CubaB Heel for ladies at E. E
Soulier.
Henry Cant an old colored man
who was popular with bis race,
died in this town Wednesday, at
the age Of 6 years.
You will be doing an injustice
toyourself if you buy CLOTHING
without consulting our line-Ro-
bin & Gary.
Messrs. e. A. MRraist and Ben
cite Bienvenu and the Misses Vir-
niuie and Alice Bassett visited the
oil field of Anse- la Butte, last Sun
day.
-CLOTH1NG-everything you
may need--J. B. Ferrsn has most
up-to-date assortment
Messrs. Frank Robin and Ozeme
Robicheaux have rented from Mr..
o. J. Durand. the st. James plan
tatiou, upon which they will con-
tinue the cultivation of rice.
Sheriff Badon left for Baton
Rouge Wednesday with Moses
James, the negro who murdered
Felix Chenier, who goes to the
penitentiary to serve a life SEN
tence.
Full line Of Hamilton Brown
spring heel shoes for Misses and
Ladies' at -E.E. Soulier.
Miss Goldie Gardemal left last
Sunday for Natchitoches, to re.
sumed her studies at the Normal
school, she was accompanied az
far as Cheneyville, by her father
Mr.. L. j. Gardemsl.
Mr.. j. B. Ferran says he ha'
just received the prettiest and most
complete stock of Dry-Goods thai
ever came to st. Martinville.
We believe the most successful
rice planter this year, in this pa
IRISH, Is Mr.. Edwin Delahoussaye
he averaged 15 sacks to the acr'
! with his Honduras and IL SACK
with his Japan, and with 85 acre.
of rice, will net about $500.
Hamilton Brown. New French
heel shoes for ladies; 81, so at E. =
Soulier.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1902-10-04

For pleasant phys;c take Chamber
hin's Stomach aud Liver Tablets. Easy
10 take. Pleasant in effect. For sale
b I. ]. Liable.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1902-10-04
Hanan Shoe

in Vici and Patent Leather.
The best and most stylish
shoe made, easy ct and beauty
of elegance. kept only by K.
Schwartz & Co. If you need
shoes, be sure to see our
stock before buying.
The Bachelor Maids Club were
entertained by Miss Laure Gueri-
Mere last Saturday evening, and
as usual, the maids had a most
pleasant time. Miss Louise Hit
ter won the prize, q nice bronze
statuette. The next entertainment
of the club will b by Miss 3D.
zane Fournet.
The point is right here, do you
want the best? It's right here
and here it is right, in prices. qua
lity and style, in Ladies and Misses
outing hats. dress goods. trim.
mipgs, belts, ties. gloves, shoes
silk waists, caps and jackets, mems
clothing. shirts, collars, ties
gloves, hats, caps and shoes, at A
L. Dyer's Royville. La.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1902-10-04
Ran a ten penny nail through
his hand.

While opening box. J. c. Mount. Of
Three Mile Bay. N. Y. ran q ten penny
nail through the fieshy part ii his hand.
II thought al once Of all the pain and
soreness this would cause me-" he says.
land Immediately applied Chamberlsin's
Pain Balm and occasionally afterwards
To my surprise it removed all pain and
sorsness and the injured parts were soon
healed" For sale BY T. ]. Liable.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-09-26
GRIEF FOR THEIR QUEEN.
Belginns bowed In >orrov over the
sudden Death Of Marie
Henrietta.

Spa. Belgium. Sept. 30 Marie Hen
riette, queen of the Bclgians, died
here suddenly Friday night at ten
minutes before eight o'clock. Neither
her husband, members of her family
nor her majeSty's doctors were pres
ent 81 the time of her death. She
was seated at table eating "a light
dinner when she was seized with an
attack of syncope. DR.. Guillaume.
who, in the course of the day. had
remarked upon certain disquicting
symptoms in the queens condition.
was summoned Immediately. but her
majesty was dead before he arrived.
Two members Of her suite were with
the queen during her last moments.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-09-26

o. + Court AImo,No. rs. Holds its rcgu.
4 no meetings Boo thew X. e.. Hall. Nermeuliu
bl0,k, on ihe second Thursday Zoo each month a.
~. IN. local time. Visitors welcome
CHAs. MoRDEN, G.. h. CLARK BEEBg r. 5
RATHBONE SISTERS, Royal Temple No.
IL -, meets every alternate "Wednesday
night IN h. OF r. Hail
MINNIE SMITH NJ orc.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-09-26

view. hc made important discoveries.
He says he feels certain that the
pole can be reached. and further
more. that if he we're man of indie.
pendent means he would perScNcre
until he succeeded. The most north
erly point reached was - degrees Il
minutes, i'm latitude northwest of
Cape Hccla. Lieut. Peary says that
the pole can bc reached from Franz
Josef Land and from Grant Land in
latitude 80 degrce., if The winter
quarters are established as far north
as possible lie says that ne would
just as soon winter at Cape Hecla as
at Sabine or Etah.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-09-26

Oyster Bay. /. J.. sept. co. President
Eoosctc.j left New York aboard the
Syiph at 9:3o Fridaymoruing Hcwiu
not return 20 Sycamore Hill until Oc-
tobcr g. Mrs. Roosevelt. the Misses
Alice and Ethel Roosevelt and Score
tary Cortelyou accompanied him The
ladies Of The party returned 10 this
place during the afternoon, after bid
ding the presidential party good-by
a. they started on the western trip.
HE other persons who accompany the
president ON his western trip left on
special train at $3.50. They Joined
President Roosevelt az Jersey City.
whence the start on the western trip
was made over the Pennsylvania rail-
road az 2.1i ~ m
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-09-26

Detroit Sept. 90. according 10 the
report Of Rev. +. J. Baumgartncr
chancellor. 19j priests are at present
cugaecd i'm the diocese Of Detroit The
Catholic population Of the diocese is
given a. 1921 families. calculated 70
number about 1929 persons. There
were loo marriages and 3.059 deaths
within the past year. The diocese has
five orphanages. one home for babies,
one home for aged people, one asylum,
four hospitals, two places Of refuge
for girls. two colleges. one seminary.
siN academies. GO parochial schools
with a corps Of $50 teachers. The at
tendance Of these schools Is at present
19.499 pupils. and the expense Of main
tanning them was $oi,O42.77 for the past
year
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-09-26
Two Boys Cremsted.

Frankfort, Ind Sept is.-The two
young sons OF George Trobough, a
prominent farmer living six miles
north OF this place, crawled into a
crevasse in a large straw stack
Wednesday afternoon. and while there
the straw took fire Their escape was
cut off and the two boys were cree
mated. The father of the boys saw
them enter the stack and when at
tractcd by their cries for assistance
ran 10 their rescue, but too late. 1t is
supposed the fire originated through
careless handling Of matches by the
bows
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-09-26
FAST TRAIN WRECKED.
Two Killed and Forty-Four Injured
in serious Disnsterat
Lcesburg, u.

Chillicothe, O.. sept 1o.-The Roy
al Blue flyer ON the Baltimore d Ohio
Southwestern was wrecked at Lees
burg, near here, at eight o'clock
Thursday night, the train having
run into an open switch while run
ming at the rate Of 30 miles an hour.
The engine exploded and the engin-
Ger, Philip Roe, and Fireman Charles
Studer, both of this city, were killed
outright. Every coach on the train
left the track. Forty-four passen-
gers were i'm ured.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-09-26

of De- Moiucs With GOV. Cummin, Of
Iowa. and Mayor Brcnton. of Dcs
Moines, standing 10y her side. mashed
the traditional bottle Of champagne
against the steel PROV Of the cruiser,
while N.s, Clara y. Carleton. Of Haver-
d Ill., Mase- cut The ropes which held
the last keel block andsiartcG the ship
down the ways.
The plunge into the river wa, made
gracefully and wa, hailed by 70 deafen-
ing roar Of cheers from those in boats
and ON the shore. \ number ~ tug,
were ready 10 tow the ,c. al back to
the pier At the conclusion of the
launching a lunch was served 10 the
invited guests
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-09-26
ILLINOIS TRAGEDY.
Springfield Nan shoots His BABY
Boy and Then KILLS
Himself

Springfield. Ill.,. sept ELI, wife
having refused 10 1--we With him again.
Henry q. Williams. of Springfield. an
agent for the Franklin Life Insurance
company. kidnapped their two-ycar-old
son and then driving 90 Loami. the
home OF his mother. De shot the baby
in the head. after which he sent bull
let into his own brain. ending bi, life.
The child. although NOT dead. is i'm a
precariou- condition. The tragedy
was the climax Of Disagreement be-
tween Mr.. and Mrs Williams.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-09-26
Frees "a Big sum.

Washington, sept 20 Secretary
shaw announced before leaving Wash
iugton Friday afternoon for The west
that during the week he had author
lied the distribution in round NUM-
bers of Slo,OOO,o0o in public funds
among bank, throughout the country
which have bonds available for secur-
ity The money will te released and
deposits WU. all bc completed within
q few days and just az rapidly as the
bonds are received a. the treasury.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-09-26
Body Of Dead woman burned.

South Haven. Sept a. Several fire.
men and citizens were injured trying
To rescue from fire the body Of Mrs.
Paul Il. Limo. Mrs. Limos body was
being prepared for burial in the second
story Of the Kinney block. when the
fire started in the building. Consider
able damage was done before the fire
was extinguished Harry Parmalee ~
Chicago. in charge Of the amusement
parlors on the first floor. was arrested
charged with having set fire 10 the
building and is in jail awaiting an in
-~--i-~.fo-
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-09-26
Must Help Pay Wars Cost.

London. Sept. 22.-The Daily Mail
says that the government has decided
that the new South African colonies
are 10 be required to pay 100000 600
towards the cost OF the South Afri-
can war. The colonies are, however.
10 be allowed ample time i'm which
to max the payment; it will not be
collected until the extension of trade
and expansion - revenue permit.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-09-26

Springfield, ILL.,. sept. 22.-In a duel
between Special Officers benjamin No
Ian and John Kratzmeyer. Of the Hi
nois Central railroad, and two negro
roustabouts who were skulking about
the Central yards In East 81. Louis
early Saturday morning. Officer No
Ian was fatally shot by Gustav Dubois.
roustabout, and Dubois also received
fatal wounds.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-09-26
Asks withdrawal OF Troop.

Washington, Sept. %. President
Palma requests the withdrawal Of
the remaining United States troops
from Cuba. and the matter has been
referred TO Secretary Root by the
state department.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-09-26
A SAD DlSAPPOINrMENT

Ineffective liver medicine is a disappoint.
ment, but YOU don want % purge, strain
and break the glands of the stomach and
bowel, DeNltt's Little Early Risers never
dlsappoint. They cleanse the ystem Of
all poison and putrld matter ana do il so
gently that one eDlovs the pleasai efTe e..
They are tonic 20 'he liver Cure bill
housness, torpid liver aud prevent fever
Bivins X Rhodes
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-09-26

Alexandria. Sept 23.-The number
of fresh cholera cases in Egypt in the
week just ended was G,5s7 There were
1883 deaths. In the previous week
there were 9,s05 fresh cases and s.497
deaths. Since the beginning Of the
epidemic, July Is. there have been 30
q3l cases and 2j.734dcaths.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-09-26
RETURN OF PEARY.
Arctic Explorer Failed 10 Reach
North Pole, Hut IL Confident II
Can lie Accomplished.

North Sydney, {. b., Sept. 19.-
Lieut.. Robert L. Peary arrived here
Thursday ON the steamer Windward
from the frozen north. He did not
discover the north pole during his
trip of four years, but he says that
in his last dash with that object in
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-09-26
GLIDES INTO THE WATER.
Cruiser Des Moines Is succes.fuIIy
Launched In the Presence of
Large Audience.

Quincy, Mass, Sept. 22-The cruiser
Des Moines was launched from the
yards of the Fore River Ship a Engine
company shortly after noon Saturday.
Hundreds of people saw the ship
plunge into the water, and for some
time after their cheers echoed along
the river banks. Miss Elsie Macomber.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-09-26
want Further Investigation.

Washington. sept. 2a. - Auti.im-
pcriali~t, again ask President Roosc-
Welt 20 invest gate the alleged brutal
ity of soldiers i'm the Philippines, AS
sorting that the former appeal was
ignored. giving specific case Of muir
der 10y torture and offer 10 furnish
prOuf
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-09-26
Jealous Mans Deed.

JohnStoWn. Pa. sept. 22.-David NJ.
Gouchncr, well-knoWn young man.
shot and seriously wounded Miss Leo
rcna Winuebrcnner aged II years.
near her home i'm Concmaugh. nearthis
city, Saturday night. and then sent a
bullet into his own heart, dying in
,tantly. jealousy and desire for re-
venge are given as the causes for the
,.t
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-09-26
LINGERING summERcoIo ne

Don't let cold run at this season. Sum
mer colds are the hardest kind 10 cure
and II neglected may linger along for
month. long siege like this will pull
GOWN the strongest constitution One
Minute Cough Cure will break up the
ATTACK at once. Safe, sure, act at once
Cures coughs, colds, Group. bronchitis
III throat and lung troubles The child.
rem like It. Bivins q Rhodes.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-09-26
Dynamite Post once sof.

Jefferson, O., Sept. 2O.-Three
masked robbers dynamited the post
Office safe here. securing $3.50 in cash
and $500 in stamps and escaped by
train. Night Waterman Jones was
bound and gagged.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-09-26

Frederick No. sept. Is The unveii-
ing of TWO memorials and the selection
~ "a site Of a new $4,000 monument
on the Autictam battlefield marked the
forticth anniversary Of the battle Of
Autietam.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-09-26

Philadelphia Sept. 20 Anthracite
coal brought Sl4 a ton in the open
market Friday when the board of in
spcctors of the county prison con-
tracted for Is tons of the ordinary
stove size at that figure
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-09-26
Given n banquet.

Detroit Mich. Sept. 2a President
Roosevelt arrived iu this city Suuda,
morning and Wa given "a hearty vel
come. The day was passed quietly.
Monday he addressed the Spanish war
veterans and viewed a parade. In The
evening he was rendered a banquet az
Light Guard armory by The Veterans.
who began their annual reunion I'm the
morning The armory was crowded
with delegates and prominent citizens.
The presidents speech was devoted to
the recent wars and the tasks they
brought upon The United States. lie
declared that our pledge given 10 the
world when We began the war with
Spain made 10 our duty to establish
reciprocal relations with Cuba. Tho
Young republic hc said. had "a right to
expect that r, greater sister. which
had given ID independence would con-
tinu" thc ecuerou, policy and help the
smaller country 10 prosperity Fur
tber. DEE lctl1red. the establishment ~
reciprocity would not iuiure any of the
American industries. great or small.
On The contrary. De- said. IL would open
q new and vast market 10 our pro-
Gucers.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-09-26

New York, sept 22.-ln an interview
President Mitchell said the miners are
-til willing TO submit their demands
'n arbitration and &C. abide by the de-
vision Of The arhitrators.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-09-26

~ A. R.-Wl.liam Meyer Post, No. l52 Depart.
VI. meut OF Michigan. g.. A. r.. meet on ed Sal
urday OF each month ~ :O0 p. M and on the an
saturday Of each month az 200 p. m
LAFAYETTE STEVENS Commander
JONI GREIG, Adjutaut
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-09-26
TIME TABLE.
IN effect November 10Th. 1901
TRAINS LEAVE ALMA.
TOLEDO SAGINAW a NU,KEGoN R'Y

Ly Ashley for Detroi
at 1871 .. M.
Close Connection, are
made AT Owo,so JguctE
with "a trains OF ID 6
II. y MN.
BEN FLETCHER. L I. A.
Detroit. Mich
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-09-26
Accidentally Killed

Beulah, Sept. While shooting -
mark ON the Platte river. near Honor.
Arthur Eertbrope. aged IL, was acct
dcntally shot through the heart by
George Clark. and died instantly.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-09-26

New York. Sept go. 4. Graves.
a well-known hotel man and former
proprietor OF the Cadillac hotels II
Detroit and New York, died here
Monda- night.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-09-26
over 5000 DI.frsnchI.ed

Cape Town, Sept. 2O.-A parliament
tary return shows that 3,437 rebels,
who surrendered under the peace
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-09-26
PE.RE MARQUETTE
NOVEMBER 3 1901

TRAINS LEAVE ALMA as FOLLOWS
For Detroit and East... H.l0 a. N s.11 u n,
For Grand Rapids and West SAB a. 10. s:r0p. M
For Saginaw and Bay CIV. $3.50 .. 20 -I- D. ,u
For Big Rapids and Nottb s:ai "a. IA. 600 o. m
W + MotrEa, GruI Puss'r Agent.
Grand Rapids. Mich
j WHcHELL.A Agent Alma
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-09-26

Dr }. q. Bishop OF Agnew, Mich says
nave used Foley's Honey and Tar y
thtee very severe cases of pneumonia
win good results IN every case. Refuse
substitutes Sharrar * Mulholland.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-09-26

EkEE METHoDlSTC uJ RcH- Service, every
Il Sunday evening al 200 p no. sunday
Schoo Al 1880 M. Preaching Al 200 class
meeting at 1900 Prayer meeting, TUESDAY
evenings. All az cordially invited 90 stteud
REV % + DAFOE, Pastor
BAPTIST CHCRCH-Nouiuc service 1880.
~ Sunday school ii4i. Evening" service .3U
Young peoples meeting $500 sunday eycuiu.
Prayer meeting Thursday evening"
REy y. T. HAFER, Pastor.
ElRST CHURCH OF CHRIST SCIENTIST
Il Services. HOO m testimonial services,
ZOO W. O.. Hal. Adams BorN Free read.
ing room Established by thi, cnur-h f. open
tuesdays aud Saturday from three 10 five al
residence or Mrs Ella +. Ellison. First K ader
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-09-26

New York, Sept. Charles F.
Murphy has been elected leader Of
Tammany Hall by a vote OF IS to 5.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-09-26
LODGES

A Ina CHAPTER. O. f. :. 40. i3-Rcrula,
II meetings ON the hr-t Friday OF each month
MRS HANNAH HALL W Matron
Mrs. Eva GLI. Sec'y
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-09-26
Rain Puts out the Fires.

proclamation, nave been clsIrancnisea
for life.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-09-26
PRESIDENT IN TIE WEST.
Leaves Home in Oyster Bay with a
Party for a Tour Through
Several States.
WILL NOT RETURN UNTIL OCTOBER g.

Attends Reunion of spanish NnrNrt-
Grams in Detroit aud Makes an Ad-
dr"SN-Also Rev Jews IA Parade. in
Which british soldiers Participate
tive banquet bS Soldiers
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-09-26

Leave Ashley.
$50 a. n for MuskegOu
200 y m Tor Muskeg0u
JNo. W. Lord.
Traffic Manager.
Detroit.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-09-26

Eucampment, Wyo., sept. %. Heavy
rain has eXtinguished the forest fires
in southern Wyoming and northern
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-09-26
No Satisfaction in That.

Yes" he explained, she is very
angry with him
WHY" she asked.
"Oh, he caught her doing in the
hammock and kissed her"
"While she was asleep?'
YES"
"And didn't know what was hap
pening?"
YES"
How inconsiderate. should think
she would be angry. Brooklyn
Eagle
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-09-26

Marriages are written in heaven.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-09-26

SUPERIOR REBEKAH LOrGE. No. l0r.Io.
- q Regular meetings Friday uight,
eMARY THoMAs. y. G.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-09-26

WIN. MOYER RELIEF CORPS. No. 1ss. NEE,
W every second aud fourth Wednesday IN the
MR.. ADA GREiG. President.
Mrs. MARTA FRAEER. Secretary
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-09-26
Used for Pneumonia

oIroweIS must not be choc ser..
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-09-26
wEsTBouN No

All train, cNrept sunday.
q. q. ROBINSON. Agent.
OwOsso Mich.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-09-26
A Definition.

Little Clarence Pa. what is exec
utive ability?
Mr. Callipers Executive ability. my
son, is the capacity for making some
one else paddle your own canoe FOR
vou.-Judpe
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-09-26

A Ina ENCAMPMENT. No. 90. q. o. p
ii meet every alternate wednesday
j. rs DEAN. chief Patriarch
W BOGART. scribe
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-09-26

KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAs-Fnz jaime. Lod,e
No. -, Il. u +. hold it- regular meeting.
every alternate Friday night.
OTTO ~ANDERHOFF. &. g.
joins kNoERTZER. *. Of r. Is.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-09-26
Tarin and Trusts.

Cincinnati sept. President
Rooaevelt's speech in music hall The
first important one Of bis western trip.
was devoted principally To the quc>-
ton Of tariff reduction on trust goods.
lie declared that the real evil, con
nected with the trusts cannot be
reached by any change iu tie tariff
laws. The trusts can be damaged 10y
depriying them of protective tariff.
he said. only ON condition Of damaging
all their smaller competitors and all
the wage workers employed in the in
duStries
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-09-26
ALMA BUSINESS DIRECTORY
PROBE SIONAl.

u A BAGLEY, Physician and Surgeon
u. Office. opera House Block once hours s,
TO 80 and t0s p. m. Diseases OF the eye aud ear
specially.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-09-26
SOCIETIES.

NJ +. CHI RICH Morning services 1890: sun
vi. day school l3.ol Evening service $3.50
Young People, meeting Sunday evening az 6:3.
Prayer meeting Thursday evening at.1;3O
REV. j. r WooTON Pastor
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-06-17
AGED RESIDENT DEAD.
(Staff Specially

Massillon. June 13.-John Wefier,
ager 50, died at his home in Tuscara-
was township, four miles southwest Of
this city. at noon Friday. He had
been in i'll health for the past six
weeks. A pulmonary abscess was the
immediate cause of death.
The deceased was was a native of
Switzerland. He came to this country
when sixteen years Of age. Except for
few years, he had resided on the
farm where he died, throughout life
time. In 1849 he was married to Miss
Mary Smith. who. with nine children,
survive him.
The children are Councilman S. F.
Wefer. William Wef1er, John ]. Wef-
Ter, Mrs. Clara Hess. Mrs. Sophia
Spuhler. Mrs. Rosa Wampler, Mrs.
Paul Wampler, all Of Massillon; Mrs.
Mary McFarren. of Elton and Miss
Elizabeth Kaonle. Of Warren.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-06-17
HUSBANDS MISTAKE.
Took Wife for Burglar and Shot
Her..Had Been Visited
by Thieves.

Toledo. June 13.-Charles Muirheld.
saloonkeeper. whose premises were.
week ago, invaded by burglars, last
night shot his wife as an indirect re-
suit of the scare.
Last night he heard noise down
stairs and at once scented another
burglar raid. He grabbed his revolver
and hurried down. followed by his
wife, whom he had told to go back,
and he supposed she had done SO. In
stead, she crouched down in the mid
die of the room. Here few minutes
later Mulrheld observed her. thought
he had located his man and fred. Only
when he heard his wife's piercing
shrek did he learn Of his errcr. The
bullet lodged in the woman's thigh and
inflicted an ugly wound.