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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-09-12

i'm accuracy and thorough business
methods and his genial, accommodate
ing disposition especially tt him for
the Office Of regis er. The result has
justified this prophecy
Mr.. Lowry VI, born i'm l~jl on a
firm in Macomb county. He receiy d
good common school education, was
two years employed in grocery store
n saginaw, learned te egraIhy in Vas
>ar, worked in Bay city and came 10
81 Louis i'm ls75, where he has lived
ever since He has served his village
and c.ty as village clerk councilman,
township clerk and alderman,
He Is member Of the Masonic or
der. Naccabees, Knights OF Pythias,
Loyal Guards, National Union, NJ
tionaI League ~ Veterans \ Sons, and
LaS been for twenty-five years mem
Der u the ST. Louis ire department.
one thing which particularly recon-
mcnds Mr.. Lowry is his promptness.
Real estate men all over the county
and other counties having dealings
with this Ollice commend Mr.. Lowry
for his promptnesS Papers received
for record in the morning are ready
TO return in the afternoon or the fol.
lowing morning This coupled with
his uniform courtesy and good fellow
ship makes "A strong cand nate
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-09-12
ERED z. Smith,
7publican Candidate for Treasurer

Republican Candidate for Treasurer
Fred T.. smith, candidate for county
treasurer on the Republican ticket,
was born June %. lsj7, in Erie county.
New York. His parents removed %
Gratiot county the same year 30 that
Gratiot may almost be said % be Mr..
smiths native county. Mr.. smith
vas educated in the public schools.
lie has served his township two years
as treasurer and is now serving his
fourth term as supervisor.
Mr.. smith is a man OF quiet mar
ners, well balanced mind, clear head
and sterling honesty. qualifications
which especially tit him 10 discharge
acceptaby all the duties Of the office
OF greatest financial responsibility OF
any in the county. Mr. Smith com.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-09-12
{ w. REOMAN.

Republican Candidate for County Surveyor
no nominee could have been found
in the county better fitted for the Of
lice. That is what the HERALD said
two years ago and what Z desires o.
repeat with emphasis today Two
years Of actual work have more than
demonstrated Mr. Redman~ qualitica.
tions for the important Office 70 which
he has been nominated.
He was born in 1868 IL English par.
entS, in Ontario Canada When three
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-09-12
MARVIN r. SAlTER,

Republican Candidate for Prosecuting At
torney
Two years ago, Marvin II. Saltcr
was "A prominent candidate for the
Republican nomination for prosecutor
1t was natural, therefore, when there
seemed to.ba difficulty in the conyen.
tion agreeing upon a candidate, that
the withdrawal Of Mr.. Kirby should
re suit 10 the nomination OF Mr.. SAlter.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-09-12
CLlFTON j. CHAMBERS.

Republican Candidate for County Clerk
The n0miuation Of Clifton j Cham
ber,. Of New Haven. FOR clerk ensure,
the election Of a man IF ability and
merit TO this imp artlut position Mr.
Chambers ha' been for seven term,
superyi or from Neg Haven toHnsbip
lie is at present chairman ~ the toa'c
Of supervisors. lie was born in Crlw
ford county Oti9, in l>t4 he came
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-09-12
M. c BASSETT, M. D,
Republican Candidate Tor coronel

During the past two years, Dr.
VI. g BaSset, Of Ashley, has served
satisfactorily in the capacity Of cor
oner and he was the unanimous choice
OF the convention for a second term.
Mr. BasSett is a resident Of Ashley.
lie was born In Washtenaw county in
1868. lie was graduated from the
Michigan University in 1890, practiced
medicine at Ortonville for five years,
took post graduate course at Ann
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-09-12

i'm Ithaca. He was prominently men
toned as candidate fpr prosecutor
but Withdrew before the convention
Mr.. Shaver has always been an ardent
Republican, took au active Ia in the
campaign Two years ago AID Will give
the duties ~ commissioner his most
careful attention.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-09-12
HER f0RTY-SEVENTH
FRIENDS OF MRS JOSEPH CAN'T HELP
HER CELEBRATES;

Mrs. Joseph Can't, Of Newark, was
forty-seyen years old .ast Thursday
and a company Of $50 friends and
neighbors took advantage OF that fact
To surprise her, bring their dinners,
indulge in music, visiting and a gem
erai good time, sat down to beautifully
laden tables, present several tokens OF
respect and have an awful good
time generally as they always do at
Mrs. Gantz's.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-09-12
ithaca Schools Begin.

Ithaca schoos began last Monday
with an attendance Of 434 There
were ~ H. the hign school. The for
eign attendance is between % and 30.
All teachers are at their desks and ev.
erything is favorable FOR guoi years
work.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-09-12

years Old he removed with his parents
20 Gratiot county. He was graduated
from Michigan Agricultural College
i'm the class Of lSs7. For six years he
had charge OF a field party near Grand
Rapids where he Staked out $1,000 600
worth ~ work lie surveyed the II0l.
land \ Lake Michigan railroad. lie
was rendered a position with the same
company in New York at large sal
airy but preferred 20 remain at home.
His time j., devoted exclusively o.
drain work lie excels i'm accuracy
and neatnCSS of work.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-09-12
GRATI0T OHIO PICNIC.
MORE LARCELYATTENDEO THAN EVER
BEFORE,

The Gratiot county Ohio picnic held
at Drayer'S woods August y. was at
tended by about 100. Rev. D. II.
Nael'y told pioneer stories, II. Hariug
and family, +. KrabiIl and wife and
Ellie Beechler furnished music. Re-
marks were made by f. t. Fell, Squire
Phi lips, j. l.. Beechler and others.
f. krabill was elected president; II.
Haring, secretary: Geo PresSler, treas.
urer; +. Drayer, a. II. Maurer and
Jeii KinSel and their wives, executive
committee.
Marion Chaflin took the pictures.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-09-12
THE CANDIDATES
JOHN II PARRISH,
Republican Candidate for Sheriff


Ii was "A foregone conclusion that
John Parrish wou q be renominAteC
II ever man deserved this hohor.
John Parrish q served II. If ever a
county is under obligations o. man
for faithful work, Gratiot is underobli-
gauons 10 John Parrish. Two years ago
the HERALD predicted that Nj Par
r'Sh Won q be found active. energetic
and discreet, and Sp eadldy equip
ped Tor tie Office Of sheriff" and today
we refer the question back 10 our
readers Has not hi, work justified
our prediction:
Mr. Parrish was born i'm Jackson
county in lSj6. He came % Wheeler
township in 1851. He received his ed
ucation in the public schools. His
business : farming and stock buying
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-09-12
JOHN W. HOLMES
Republican Candidate for Member Of
legislature

htpHDHldU NdVNlndIt IDf Wt'ODtf OF
Legislature
Two years ago, John w Holmes, Of
Alma, WAS selected by the Republican
party as candidate for legislature. At
that time the HERALD sid of him
"Strong honest, incorrupli1ls and
well balanced, no better man could
have been found FOR representative iu
the next legislature Mr. Holmes
was elected and lis legislative history
has inStiied the eXpec'a ions of his
friends.
Mr., Holmes was born in Livingston
county, New York, in $50 and came
u Michigan in lsjS. II drs, ca ed
ia IIilINdale county. Afterwards he
moved 10 II1rton, Jackson county,
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-09-12
LESLIE A HOWE, M. D..

Republican Candidate for Coroner.
Or Howe was nom mated and elected
coroner four years ago and his services
have been 50 Sati, factory that he was
rerOninated for a third term without
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-09-12
ROY E. PETIT,
Republican Candidate for Circuit Court
Commissioner.

Among the graduate OF Ithaca high
school who are determined to MAKE a
place and name for themselves, Is
Roy +. Petit. Mr.. Petit is twenty
SIX years age. He was born in Finer.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-09-12

10 North shade in lS7sand New Haven
in 1879, where ne has since resided
He i a mau ot thorough education,
extensive pub ic experience cons rva-
tive Judgment. clear head and comes
from a township and section Of the
county which his not had a county uf-
flcer in many years. Like Mr.. smith
Mr.. Chambers is a farmer and a one
~ the class which furnishes a large
majority of the votes j. entitled % Tie
general support ~ the farmers OF the
county.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-09-12
ALBERT II. LOWRY.

Republican Candidate Tor Register o.
Deeds
"Al' Lowry, Gratiot'S candidate
for register OF deeds is deSery.
edly popular, not only in the conven.
tion but with the people His unani.
nous nomination this year was but a
repetition Of that two years ago. The
HERALD said at that time mis- long
experience as an Office man, training
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-09-12

Mr.. IA ter vas born IN Dstroi', . ,tober
~, ls53. Wben >iN years OF age, his
family removed ~ farm i'm smelly
township, Mac NIB county. Later,
they removed ~ the lutte town Of
Disco. Mr. Silter's boyhood and
young manhood were Speut ia c erking
10 a store I'm Disco, Rochester and
other places and in learning the trade
OF a carpenter, cabinet maker and
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-08-20
EASES WORK OF HORSES.
French Woman Makes q Bequesf and
Animals Are Helped ON the
IncIines

By the bequest of Nine. Chasiegross,
a horse has been stationed in charge
Of a cartman at six points in Paris
where the inclines are very steep. All
cartmen coming up the grades with
heavy loads and finding themselves in
need Of aid may have the extra horse
by paying ten centimes-two cents
or even nothing at all if the horses
pulling the cart are in desperate need
and their driver has no money. The
cartmen who rent "the horses of the
reinforcement" as they are called, will
be given ticket, and the one who has
the greatest number of these at the
end of year will receive reward.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-08-20
Festival at Rome


HE Paliian festival
1t derives its
festival
and mikw
offered
years festival which observed the 4t of May
sghtseers
The
in
Gadiatrs
Signor Miotti the
gold and weed trimmings and dandie
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-08-20

and second still
maon accompanied by who welded
winch was preceded by detachment of slaves and
carriage drawn by Ethiopian slaves Next
and
A boug
children
nghed the fire. amid the applause of the
oaan Carmen saeculare which had
Cellni especially this
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-08-20

fore congress. He did not know Sem
ator Hoar, and had no friend in con.
gress to take a personal interest in
him. He has now, and he will have
the satisfaction of having his record
cleared of those unfair charges.
Another old soldier was met by the
narrator, and he, too, was in good
spirits, for the congress has passed
the bill placing him on the retired
list as a captain. Maj. James w.
Long is we'll known in the northwest,
particularly in Michigan, where he
served for many years. Before the
committee on military affairs Maj.
Long appeared and told his story as
follows:
81 was appointed by President Lin
coin as second lieutenant, Second in
fantry, August 5, 1861. Was with
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-08-20
Horses, Hat. I'm Denx.,

A Denver milliner has a soft spot
in her heart for horses. On a re-
cent trip to New York she made q
note of the horses hats, which had
not yet penetrated beyond the Mis-
sissippi. AS result she took home
500 hats for horses, and when the
first hot day struck Denver she adj
vertised that she would give them
away to the first Corners AS con-
sequence equine millinery has
reached Denver, and the western
horse is probably prepared to rise
up and call that particular milliner
blessed
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-08-20

he leave his company. The assertion
as to gaming was that he had thrown
a $50 bill on a table that a Mexican
had in front of one of the huts at
that ranch, where some of the soldiers
played monte. The judge advocate
general in May. 1878. reported:
''The new evidence submitted NAV be
deemed to cast n doubt upon the guilt of
the accused. In view of this doubt this
bureau is row inclined to the opinion that
the sentence of the accused was proba blv
too severe. He has suffered under this
sentence two and half years. and his
reappontment to the army would not be
prejudicial to the interests of military Jus
tice."
Lieut.. Davidson had never broken
his technical arrest and he had never
done any gambling. He did take out
of his valse $50 bill which belonged
to soldier of his company; a part
of a sum of money the lieutenant
was safe-keeping for him; and the
soldier gambled it away. On this
slender thread his enemies went to
weaving conspiracy against him,
and he was dishonorably discharged
from the army. During the past ~
years he has been seeking justice be-
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-08-20
RESTORED TO ARMY.
Justice Is Not Only Blind, But
Often Very Slow.
Omcers Who, for Any Reason, Have
Been Dropped from the Service
Rarely Ever Secure Rein
statement.
Especial Washington letter.

GO ENAIOR HOAX Is not only
y statesman, but a loveable
man of the plain people"
said a former army officer to-day.
The senator is now almost 76 years
of age, and of course is not as
strong physically as he once was, al
though mentally is he a tower of
strength.
81 called on him at the senate one
morning recently, to tell him that
my bill for restoration in the army
was hung up in the house of repre-
sentatives. He told me that after
lunch he would personally look into
the case. Although he had many
matters of greater Importance on his
mind, when the time came the old
gentleman took me by the arm and
walked that long distance from the
senate to the house. That body was
in session, and I remained out in the
saw members of the committee on
military affairs, and then left the
case in charge of representative
from Massachusetts, who is to look
after it,
Lieut.. Francis S. Davidson, who thus
tells of the kindness of the venera BILE
statesman from Massachusetts,, was
a cadet at West Point from July l.
1862, to January 81, 1865, when he was
commissioned a second lieutenant in
the Fifth Massachusetts, cavalry, and
served with that regiment until Oc-
tober 81, 1865, when he was honora-
bly, mustered out with the regiment
On March Z, 1867, he was commissioned
second lieutenant of the Ninth United
States cavalry and promoted to first
lieutenant, July 81, 1867. He served
with his regiment on the Texas from
tier against hostile Indians until July,
1875, when he was ordered with his
company on a scout and to make a
temporary camp at water hole called
Gel LOuZ ranch"
Lieut.. Davidson is not the first good
soldier who has suffered from envies
and jealousies; and it was in 1876 that
his prosecutions began. The writer
had personally known him for almost
80 years, and hence is familiar with
his story. When he left Fort Brown,
Tex, to go on that scout, the officer
who inspected his company preferred
charges against him as to the condi-
ton of his company and wagons. Of
these charges he was acquitted. But
that did not end the matter. It is
we'll known to those familiar with
the old army that when conspirators
begin to seek court-martials they
usually succeed in some manner.
Charges were later preferred against
Davidson for 'breach of arrest and
gaming in the presence of enlisted
men," He had not been placed in
close arrest during the trial before the
court which acquitted him, but was
simply ordered to remain with his
company under arrest. He did not
leave the ranch of FL Louz, nor did
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-08-20

SENDING
demand
Germany the
France
,oyed
the intro
OF canine auxaries but the wonderful
Lovers OF by
pment of the wisdom
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-08-20
The War Dogs Of Germany


ME natural instincts his
and reliability
military of
with commissioned officer
scheme to develop the faculty of watchfune that
ed
time he
his a ched
But truly efficient has perform
the front And after the battle he locating
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-08-20
Canadian-Born Inhabitant,

The two American states which
have the largest proportionate nuTe-
Der of Canadian-born inhabitants are
Massachusetts and Michigan. The
total population of these two states
Is the same as that of Canada.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-08-20
A POinte

Pointer.
LetSer eat stale bread than be i'll
bred.-Chicago Daily News.
The Bolivar County Democrat., 1902-08-02
An Ideal Grocery.

Rosedale has an ideal grocery store,
one Of the best in the Delta, in the estab-
lishment of NJ. Lapreto, Oil Court street.
For several years MIR. Lapresto has
been engaged in business at Rosedale,
and has won a large trade by his fair
dealing and prompt courteous attention.
He caters to the best trade, and his stock
is always complete and fresh. Mr.. La
presto informs the Democrat that he
will leave shortly for St. Louis and Other
points to purchase his fall stock, which
he promises will be superior to any pre-
viouslv carried. He is an expert iii his
line and his selection will beyond doubt
bring JOY to the heart of the house keep
err MIR. Lapresto will also reopen his
restaurant about September 1st., where
he will serve his patrons, as in the past,
with the finest ST oysters and other good
edibles. The Democrat bespeaks for this
enterprising merchant an increased trade
as a reward for his industry. His estab-
lishment is indeed a credit to the town
The Bolivar County Democrat., 1902-08-02
The Artesian Wtaer.

Below we copy local item which ap-
peared in recent issue of the Memphis
Appeal, in reference to the quality OF the
water supplied by the well recently bored
here for the waterworks system. We
know not from what sourcethe niorina
ton was secured, but if the facts as
stated are borne out by the analysis yet
to be made by chemists acting under the
authority Of the city council, our citizens
will be we'll pleased. Those who have
given the water fair test are more than
satisfied with it, but thorough analysis
must be made to determine it's purity,
which Will be done at an early date. we
await with interest the opinion OF the
experts.
.Johnson & Fleming, contractors, OF
this city, who have been sinking wells at
Rosedale, Miss, for the purpose OF sup
plying the city with waterworks, recent
ly struck fine well at depth of $40
feet. The well is six inches i'll diameter
and has a flow of 243 gallons per min
ute, or more than three times enough to
supply the city. The water according
to analysis, is as nearly pure as any ever
Submitted to the health department. o
Memphis for analysis. 1t is perfect,
clear, free from odor, and almost entirely
free from organic matter.
The Bolivar County Democrat., 1902-08-02
CARRIED.

Our community was greatly surprised
last Tuesday by the unexpected an
nouncement Of the marriage OF Miss Nal
Yerger to Mr. Z. V. Reens, both popular
young people of our city. For some time
past Cupid had been playing pranks
with the hearts of these young people,
aud on Tuesday evening last, about nine
O'Clock, the affair WAS solemnized i'll the
presence of few friends who were ILL.,
formed of their purpose at the last mo-
nient Leaving home ostensbly for the
purpose of spending the evening with
friends, the proceeded instead directly to
the Methodist parsonage, where the
Rev. Mr.. Pittman quickly pronounced
the twain one.
The bride is the daughter of Mrs. K.
0. Yerger, of Rosedale, and sister OF
Mrs. ]. c. Walker, nee Miss Elizabeth
Yerser, whose wedding was solemnized
only last week. She is quite Young and
is one of the loveliest and most admired
OF Rosedale's fair daughters. The groom
is a young man of sterling worth and
high moral character, and is highly es-
teemed in this community, where he has
made his home for the past two or three
years, coming here from Tennessee. AT
present he is in the enlplo. OF Doctors
Harris & Catchings as bookkeeper, which
position he has filled for several months.
The youth of the contracting parties
made the affair even more of a surprise
as their friends little thought that they
contemplated such a step for some time
to come. The Democrat offers its con
gratulations and best wishes. MAY
their lives be ever filed with JOY ant
| happiness.
The Bolivar County Democrat., 1902-08-02
Cleveland Notes.
From the Enterprise.]

Chancery Clerk L. E. Edwards visited
his Office i'll Rosedale Tuesday.
Hon. Fontaife Jones and Fontaine Jr..
spent Monday in the western capital.
Ex-Sheriff r. NJ. Edwards, whose fam
lily is summering i'll Evanston, Ill.,, was
called to that city Sunday by q message
stating that daughter was very Ill.
W. H. Fitzgerald, of Rosedale, WAS
here Tuesday,
Circuit Clerk G. 7. Christmas came
over from Rosedale Thursday and spent
a day in his Office here.
President S. j. Simpson Of the board OF
supervisors, has been spending month
in Colorado and on the Pacific slope
In game OF ball last Friday between
the juvenile teams Of Shelby and this
place, the local nine won by a score OF
Al to 10.
II. P. Williams returned Monday from
Senatobia and visit with his parents
at Murray.
The Bolivar County Democrat., 1902-08-02

SCdle OI lSL JuNiSieti
Bolivar County. District.
Yazoo & Mississippi Valley r. R. Co.
vs.. No 1915
Jerry Griffin.
To Terry Griffin, whose postoflice adj
dress is unknown
You are commanded to appear before
the Hon. A. Nee. Kimbrough. chan
celior. at the court house in Greenyiile,
Mississippi, on Monday, the 9th day OF
October, A. D. 1902, to show cause, II
any you can, why the final decree reh-
dered on the II til day of February, 1902,
against you in the above styled cause.
should not be corrected and reformed
wherein the land has been enormously
described, SO as to make the description
in the decree the same as that contained
in the original bill in said cause, accord
ing to the statute in such cases made
and provided.
This 25th day Of July, A. D. 1902.
l.. E. EDWARDS, Clerk.
X. Lee Cannon, D. c.
The Bolivar County Democrat., 1902-08-02
New School Building.

We again call the attention of patrons
OF the Rosedale school to the Necessity
for concerted action to secure new
school building before the opening OF the
next session. The present structure IS
wholly unfit tor the purpose, and Is en-
tirely too small to accommodate the
constantly growing attedance. Takeup
the question at once and lay the matter
before the proper authorities, urging
their prompt attention.
The Bolivar County Democrat., 1902-08-02
DIED.
PERKINS GRAY sHElTo,

Once again has the grim reaper death
invaded our community, this time visit
ing the home of Mi. and Mrs. ]. R..
Shelton and carrying away their infant
soi1. Only five months did the little one
remain on this earth to gladden. the
home of the fond parents, when he was
called to the arms of his Saviour above.
The little sufferer passed away Thursday
night, and on Friday morning the re-
mains were inferred in the Rosedale
cemetery, i'll the presence of many soi-
rowing friends of the family, The Rev.
Mr.. Allen, of Gum1ison, performing the
last sad rites. In this, their first bcreave-
ment, the stricken parents have the SYM
pathy Of the whole community.
The Bolivar County Democrat., 1902-08-02
Free Scholarships.

We are requested by Mayor Mathews
to announce that free scholarship in
the East Mississippi Female College, at
Meridian, has been placed at his disposal
and that he viii gladly confer it upon
some deserving Young girl If applica-
ton be made to him. He also has
scholarship III the boys department OF
the same school, to be given to some de-
serving youth. This is one OF the best
institutions of learning in the state, and
these scholarships are prizes well worth
seeking.