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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-07
Cashmere Wrappers
aH0 House Gowns.

No need to be in doubt as to what to give for a
Christmas present when such pretty garments as
these are SO moderately priced.
Cashmere wrappers in blue and red. we'll made
and nicely finished.
They're lined all through, Watteau reat back
and the yoke ana sleeves flushed with Lace sos.
Strictly Al Wool a>hmere Wrappers, rmmet with lace
and 1ihuon, Bishop s.eeve and ru1led skirt, ST.
Pretty House Gowns OF strictly Atwood cash
mere, in rich colorings, well lined. shee1ed
yoke and sleeves. trimmed in lace and ribbon ve.vet
dounced bottom $1,000
model of egance for house wears light
me Cashmere Gown. It's made with pufei s ami the
entire yoke OF aove' + and the GOWN nnSlel with
narrow .lbDol velvet, ST 500.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-07
Fine German
Linen Towels,

al new and very
desir bic. b { e.
stitched with open
work. fringe and
without fringe. ex-
cellent values, at
39candup,o . .25
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-06-20
"Wednesday, Iuly 80, 1902,

DROBATE ORDER OF HEAtSi State OF
i Michigan, County Of Gratiot, S. Al ses-
sion OF the Probate Court for said County
held at the Probate Office an the vi.
lage OF Ithaca. the 3rd day of June
In the year one thousand nine hundred two.
Present, Isaac : SeaNer, Judge Of Probate
In the matter OF the Beattie and Col drain in
the townships OF Arcadia and Emerson of
said county.
ON reading and fling the petition duly verified.
OF ten freeholders of said county also certificate
OF Parker Merrill, the drain commissioner of
said county. claiming that he is disqualified, to
act in the matter OF said drain. He therefore
prsys that tbs court appoint some suitable
person who Is a freebooter ef said county 10 act
la the capacity OF special drain commissioner
In the matter OF said drain. Lands TO be affected
10y said drain areas follows: sections IS and 80,
Pine River; sections and II. Arcadia and branch
thereto affects lands OF sections II and 49, Ar
cada land sections and IL, Emerson townships.
Thereupon IL is Ordered That Saturday, the
2lst day OF June, next, at ten O'Clock in
the 70 enOon, be assigned for the hearing OF
said petition, and that the disqualifi, alton OF
said drain commissioner be determin, and all
persons interested in said drain, are required TO
appear at IA session OF said Court, then to be
holden in the Probate Office. in the Village OF
Ithaca, and show cause II any there be why the
prayer OF the petitioner should not be granted:
And II IL Further Ordered. That said petit
toner give notice 10 the persons interested in
said drain, OF the tendency of said petition,
ana the hearing thereof, by causing a copy Of
this order to be published in the ALMA RECORD,
n newspaper printed and circulated in said
County, for two successive weeks previous
TO said day of hearing.
true copy eesw 'A Judge r. S Of PIo5ate
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-06-20

Priest Jefferson; presentation of diplo
mas by Prof. Albert Hanson (Moses
Albert Rogers. A song by the class
In which they bid good bye TO school
and teachers closed the exercises of the
afternoon The participants were all
costumed according to the dress worn
in rural life, while the stage represent
ed a rustic scene. The entire program
of these exercises furnished much
amusement for the participants and the
audience as we'll.
COMMENCEMENT.
The commencement exercises We're
held in the opera house Wednesday
evening, and long before the time for
the exercises TO begin every seat in the
hall was filed. A profusion OF flowers
graced the front of the stage, while the
class colors, pale blue and red, were in
evidence over the entrance.
The program opened with invocation
by Rev. w. X. Spencer, ID. D., followed
by girls trio, The Haymakers (arr. by
Anna w. OhesteD To Miss Hall was
given the salutatory and she choose for
her subject, pyramids q" In dealing
with this subject Miss Hall endeavored
10 impress upon her listeners that we
are unable TO make success OF life
without perseverance, and as an illus
tration gave description Of how the
Egyptian pyramids were constructed
and the time and patience il took to ac-
c)mplish the work.
Following Miss Hall, Miss Henson
delivered an GRAFTON on "Self Oultiva-
ton in English" Miss Henson's theme
was that we should each cultivate our
language so as TO get the most possible
good out of 1t, and although the aver
age person only uses about 5000 words
of the language, by study and thought
the number should be doubled and per.
haps trebled.
'The future of Our Navy" was the
subject of Mr.. jefferson grafton and
the orator sought TO draw conclusions
from our recent war with Spain in
which our navy took such "A prominent
part. de said IL was impossible TO esti-
mate the naval strength of any foreign
power. and that upon our navy largely
depends our future rank with foreign
nations.
u Fairyland Waltz (G. A. Veazie),
b. Anchored carr. from NJ Watson by
Neazle) by the mixed chorus followed
Mi. jefferson Grafton and then Mr.,
Crawford III an Grafton, the subject Of
which was "Who are Our Politicians?"
sought TO define the difference between
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-06-20
a Good Thing.

German Syrup is the special prescrip.
ton OF DR.. A. Boschee, a celebrated Ger
man physician, and is acknowledged to
be one of the most fortunate discoveries
in medicine. 1t quickly cures coughs,
colds and lung troubles of the severest
nature, removing, as it does, the cause
of the affection and leaving the parts in
a strong and healthy condition 1t is
not an experimental medicine, but has
stood the test of years, giving satisfac
ton in every case which its rapidly in
creasing sale every season confirms
Two million bottles sold annually
Boschee's German Syrup was introduced
in the United States in 1868, and is now
sold in every town and village in the
civilized world. Three doses will re
lieve any ordinary cough Price IS
cents. Get Green's prize almanac at
Sharrar & Mulholland's.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-06-20
ALMA GETS CONVENTION.
State Firemen's Association Will
Meet Here in 1908.
Cadillac Wanted II Too.

The delegates TO the State Firemen's
convention IN Holland last week re-
turned home quite jubilant over the
fact of having won out in the contest
over the location OF the meeting for 1908,
and securing IL for Alma Cadillac was
the only opposition Alma had TO fight
for securing the location and owing TO
the fact that the size of that city is so
much greater than Alma, the odds
seemed in favor Of that place, but the
Alma delegates worked from the time of
reaching Holland until the vote was
taken, with the result that when the
ballot " as counted, 43 of the votes were
IN favor Of Alma and 30 for Cadillac
The contest in the convention was
spirited but friendly, and at the close
those who had opposed the convention
being held here, were unanimous in ex.
pressing their intentions of being
at this place when the convention
was held. The Ithaca and st. Louis de-
legates worked witt the Alma delega
tion in securing the meeting and much
credit Is que them for their assistance
The meeting was very instructive one
according 10 the reports of the delegates,
and socially the people of Holland knew
well how To entertain. Boat rides, tToiiy
rides ana banquets were on the pro
gram, and TO wind up the meeting tn
officers of the association had prepared
trip 10 Chicago by boat and those who
went were the guests of the Chicago fire
department on Friday
The officers for the association the en-
suing year are: L.. L.. Thompson, Al
Logan, president; A. r. Lane, Ithaca,
LIST vice-president; l.. L. Ksnters, Hol-
land. I'd vice president; Chas. Fish
beck, Alma. Sd vice president; A. X.
Garfield, Glare, secretary and treasurer !;
Samuel Robinson, Charlotte. statistician.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-06-20
The HIg1 School
Commencement.
The Class of '02, Graduate With
Honors and Receive Diplomas.
TwENTY-EIGHT GRADUATES IN THE
EIGHTH GRADE.

The class of 1902, composed of four
young men and the same number of
young ladies, has passed through the
stages of graduation, and the Alma
high school has that many more gradu-
ates credited mp for the alumni of the
future. The class of 1902 has worked
faithfully and hard for the honors re-
ceived and each member OF the class de-
serves the reward obtained. These
young men and young ladies are now
prepared 10 20 forth 10 battle with life,
some perhaps 10 higher institut ons of
learning, others TO engage III business
pursuits, but il is all the same, what
ever walk in life they may CHI ose. The
graduates this year were Fred Soule,
Ruth Hall, Harry jefferson, Edith Hen
son, Howard Crawford, Lulu Wilson,
Harry Rogers and Mayme Hayes.
The baccalaureate sermon was de
livered in the NJ T.. church on Sunday
evening by Rev. j. Il. Wooton who
took for his text. Forgetting those
things that are behind, and reaching
forth unto those things which are be
fore, press toward the mark for the
prize OF the high calling of God in
Christ Jesus" found in Philippians
3I3 IL.
The large auditorium OF the church
was filled TO the doors with the friends
and patrons of the school who were
there to listen to the words of wisdom
that were poured forth for the guidance
of these young graduates in the future
life to come. IL was an address long TO
be remembered by everyone and was
ole OF the best ever delivered before the
high school graduates of Alma.
EIGHTH GRADE EXERCISES.
On Monday evening the graduating
exercises of the eighth grade were held
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-06-20
GRADE FIELD DAY.

A field day was ran off between the
eighth aud seventh grades, Wednesday
The events resulted in the following
scores
100 yard dash--lst Tinker; I'd Hutchinson
Sd g rover.
Running broad junp-Tinker LIST; May I'd
Hutchinson Sd.
Pole vault-Gengwer list; May I'd; Hutchin-
son 3D..
Gongwer Sd.
Running hop, step and jump-Tinker LIST
Gongwer I'd; Nermeuleu Sd.
Burning high Jump-Grover lst; Campbell 2d
One-half mile run--Hutchnson LIST; Gongwer
2d; MarchmOnt Sd.
Standing hop. step aud Jump-Tnker LIST;
Grover ID Nermuelen Sd.
Total n .mber of pOtnts-sth AZ; eth 30
bail game was played which was errorless
score, III to in favor OF the seventh grade.
TINKER and GROVER,
CAPTAINS
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-06-20
ADDITIONAL LOCAL.

Mrs. Z. j. Barkham and Miss Gala
Wood Of Sheridan visited friends in AL
ma during commencement.
Rev. o. j. Blackford and mother Of
Vassar visited at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Bert Hayes during commence
ment
The Sunday excursions were quite we'll
patronized from this place last Sunday.
90 tickets being sold for Saginaw and GA
for Toledo.
Miss Clara Pringle left on Wednesday
for Charlevoix TO accept the position of
book.keeper and stenographer in the
Hotel Belvidere during the summer.
The open air baud concert on the
streets last Wednesday night was very
much appreciated and it is hoped that
they will be continued during the sum
mer.
The thirteenth annual reunion of the
Soldiers and Sailors Veteran League
and Woman's Relief Corps of Montcalm
county will he held at Crystal July 2, 3,
and 8.
Geo. Gage had his right foot quite
badly injured on Saturday last by cake
OF ice falling onto 1t. He has been oh.
liged to use crutches this week in con.
sequence.
IL. j. Vermeulen has = big four. page
ad. In this issue. Mr.. Vermeulen is al
ways hustling after business and is a
firm believer in printers ink; with a
knowledge of where to place his adver.
Using to get the best results.
X. ID. Wagner has accepted the posi-.
ton Of leader and director of the Ithaca
band which has recently been re.
organized with an Instrumentation of
eighteen pieces. In connection with
this work Mr.. Wagner has also accepted
the position of book.keeper for Pinney
81 Horr of that place.
The expansionists won out in the
Maccabee contest at Marquette last week
and n. S. Boynton was reelected great
commander, Frances +. Burns of St.
Louis was also reelected great COM
mander of the l.. o. L. M. Battle Greek
was chosen for the next biennial meet.
ing.
AT the annual encampment of the de.
partment Of Michigan, G. A X held in
Pontiac last week, Muskegon was chosen
for the next meeting and Edward &
Anthony elected department COM
mander. "Ren" Barker Of Reed City
was elected delegate at large to the
national encampment at Washington
Oct. 6.
The Pere Marquette trains on this
division have all been equipped with
new vestibuled platforms with the ex.
ception Of the parlor cars and that will
be done in short time. One new coach
has been put on which is very handsome
as wellsas convenient and we under
stand that these new coaches are 10 be-
supplied on all the trains very soon
They are considerably longer than the
other coaches and are lighted with gas.
An item is going the rounds of the
State press to the effect that no one ex.
pectorates on the sidewalks at Licking.
ton just present. The other day
man was about TO do so when he be-
thought him the gutter was more
proper place and, as he stepped to the
curb to do so he found a quarter lying
in the road. We have not as yet wit
messed any rush for the gutter in Alma
since the item appeared in print, how.
ever.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-06-20

the legislator who serves the people and
the politician who makes a business of
/ politics. The best men do not always
enter politics therefore we cannot look
for our smartest men in our statesmen
as a rule.
To Miss Wilson was assigned the class
history and prophecy, and in very
happy manner she told of the history of
J the class OF 1902 from the period of en-.
tering upon the work four years ago un-
Til the present time, and then looked
forward ten years and prophesied what
the future would be for each
Democracy in America" was the
subject of MIR. Rogers Grafton and he
portrayed the history of our form of
government In very graphic manner,
and for the future predicted a much
greater form of government than we
have experienced in the past.
This Grafton was followed by music,
Merry June (Vincent) by the girls
chorus and then Miss Hayes delivered
an Grafton on 1.-The Mission of Music "
AS there never was a nation without
some form of religion, so there never
was a nation without music, and she
told how far back into the ages OF the
past music was an inspiration to the
people and the good in the world that
had been accomplished by IL.
To Mr.. Soule was assigned the happy
part OF valedictorian and he very appro-
priately chose for his subject "The Sig
nificance of Life" The ideal is In thy
self and today we must decide ON the
future. Mr.. Soule drew very graphic
picture Of what the future might be for
each member Of the class II they would
follow their ideals OF life. His parting
words TO the class aud teachers were
touching and the counsel 90 the class
mates was deep and full of feeling
An instrumental duet, Scene de Ballet
(Carl Erfolz), by Misses Hayes and
Henson was followed by presentation of
diplomas by Superintendent Hanson.
In presenting the diplomas Mr. Hanson
spoke briefly of the work accomplished
by the class and very feelingly eulo-
gized the memory of MissGrace Wynne.
the member of the class who was called
to a higher school during the past
winter.
On Thursday at 500 m the annual
reception was held in the X of p hall
aud the banquet served at the Wright
House
Thus another commencement has
closed with due credit TO teachers and
scholars, aud thus the glorious work Of
education goes on from year to year.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-06-20
PLAIN TALK
Straight Talk and to the Point
The Virtues of DR. A. w.
ChaSe's Nerve Pills Told in a
Few Words by an Alma Citi-
zen Who Knows.

Mr.. c. A. Fritz of Alma, Mich, says;
81 was feeling poorly all spring and had
good deal of rheumatism and nervous
headaches. did not rest we'll at night.
had tried different medicines without
success when got some of DR. A w
Chase's Nerve Pills at Sharrar & Null.
hollands drug store and had used them
about two weeks when l was feeling
splendid. / have no hesitation in re-
commenting them " DR.. A. w. Chase's
NervePills are sold at soc a box at deal.
ers, or DR.. A. w. Chase Medicine Co.,
Buffalo n Y. See that portrait and
signature OF A. w. Chase, NJ. d. are on
every package.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-06-20
. sAues rsss~sr4uasr@ss4s ,azses sss.
GOllUQ0 Department.
Devoted to the Interests of
Alma College
esyt4lseztHitp.tsA: teitHitAitss!

Niiiid SOli0k0
Tue Com mencement Albanian came
out Monday morning. 1t contains three
full page half-tones
j. l. Mcbride went home TO Oorunna
S@tur lay afternoon He returned for
CONNIE ncement.
The Glee Club officers for next year
are as follows: President, T. Geo
Timby vice president. Howard Griffin !;
secretary, j. l.. Mcbride; treasurer,
Esri Weber, busine-s manager Pearl
Fuller
AT the Athletic Association annual
meeting Monday afternoon, the follow
ing officers were elected for next year:
President. A. j. Helmer vice-pres ident,
Ii. III Soule; secretary, Carl Whitney !;
treasurer, John Robinson; graduate
football manager, Prof. j. +. Mitchell !;
undergraduate manager. w X. Baker
track manager, III. II. Souls base ball
manager, III n. Ronald.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-06-20
Notice of Village Taxes.

Commencing Wednesday June 18th
1902 will be at the store OF Smith q
Glass Wednesday and Friday of each
week for the purpose of collecting the
village taxes of 1902.
GEO Il. WILSON
1213.4w Treasurer.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-06-20
FRED SOUlE
RUTH HALL

in the opera house and nine young boys
and nineteen young girls received the
diplomas, emitting them to enter the
high school next year. Last year there
were twenty seven in this class at grad
uation time, but this year the size had
been increased by one. Very appropri-
ately the class had chosen for its motto
"The great thing in this world is not so
much where we stand as in what direc-
ton we are moving The members Of
the class were /: Edna Abbot, Bessie
Borton, Mabel Brainerd, Mary Butler,
Howard Campbell. Sheral Callihan
Lille DePlanta, Bertha Downs, John
Durham, Addie Draper. Harold T..
Goodenow, Lewis Hutchinson, Roden
g. Hooper, Katherine Hall, Kate Nc.
Kinley, Rena Miller, John Marchmont,
Glen Montigel, Will Montigel, Mae
Moody, Bessie Partee, Edna Richard
son, Lou dip, Nell Stevens, Helen Scat.
tergood, Jessie Tucker, Dudley Tinker
and Blanche Udelle.
The program opened with "A piano
solo, Spring Song (Mendelssohn) by
Lou Florence dip. after which Rev j.
r. Wooton offered invocation Music,
a. Wiegenlied q. 4. Frank, b A
June Day (G A Veazie, Jr. }. by the
chorus came next, followed by the adj
dress, "The Value of Standards" by
the Hon ID +. Mcclure of Lansing
The address was one long to be remem.
bered and was a very brilliant as we'll
as instructive effort The large
audience was held with the closest at.
tention throughout Following this
was piano solo, Chanson de Printemps
(Henselt) by Mary A. Butler, and then
Prof. w. T. Hanson presented the class
with diplomas. A piano duet, Wonnet-
raum, (Meyer- Helmund) by Helen
Scattergood and Mabel Brainerd closed
the exercises.
CLASS DAY.
The annual class day exercises were
held in the high school room Tuesday
afternoon, attended by a large number
Of the friends of the pupils and gradu-
ates The program opened with music
and then meeting of the senior class,
purporting to be OF a business nature
was held. This meeting was something
of farce comedy, rather enjoyed by
those in attendance, and was followed
by music and then the regular exer.
cises OF class day The members OF the
class in reading their papers answered
to the following very euphonious names
on the programs: Statutory" Abra-
ham Philip J Soule; advice to Jun.
iors," Jonathan Physellis Crawford;
"Class Prophecy" Matilda Eliza Mary.
ann V. Henson "Class Poem-Our
Successors F" Johanna Rebecca Glenn
entia b. Hall; "Class Will" Theodosia
Maria Sophramia K. Wilson; Fare
we'll Address," Cleopatra Rachael
Elizabeth c. Hayes; "Giftorian," Judest
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-06-20

Wise is the girl whose sense of self.
interest prompts her TO take Rocky
Mountain Tea Ii fills her full of vigor
and there is always honey in her heart
for you. l2l2.1m
-Biyins q Rhodes.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-06-20

You've got to hustle all the time 70
keep in the swim. If you are slipping
down the ladder of prosperity, take
Rocky Mountain Tea. Makes people
strenuous. l2l2.lm
-Bivins & Rhodes.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-06-20

DKoBATE NoTtCE:-State OF Michigan,
i County of Gratiot Probate Court for said
County, IS Notice is hereby given, That by an
order OF the Probate Court FOR the County of
Gratiot, made on the 3lst day OF May, a. D.,
1902 six months from that date were allow ed for
creditors To present their claims against the es-
tate of Hannah NJ Edwards. late of said CoGnty,
deceased, and that all creditors Of said deceased
are required to present their claims to said pro-
bate court at the probate oiice.in the village OF
Ithaca. for examination ana allowance, on or
before the 18th day of November next, and that
such claims will be- heard before said Court on
saturday the 30th day of August ana Satur-
day the 29th day OF November next, at ten
O'Clock in the forenoon OF each OF those days.
Dated, Ithaca. June 5th, a. d.. 1902
66-4w ISAAC 5. SEAvER
Judge or Probate.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-06-20

NOTICE OF DRAIN LETTING AND RE-
~ NlEW:-NOtice Is hereby given that l. Par
ker Merrill. County Drain Commissioner OF the
Conniy of GratiOt state ~ Nlchlgan. VIII on the
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-06-20
T n E
RealEstate
AGENCY OF
AIdriCh & Smith


offers the following choice
bargains for the next 80
days:
lOl acres in Pine River township, IS
acres cleared, good house and other
buildings, 10 acres choice timber,
good orchard, good beet soil, FIVE
and oneh half miles to Alma, price
SIS per acre.
40 acres FIVE miles from Alma in Pine
River township, IS acres cleared,
log house and frame barn, splendid
sugar beet land, price SIS per acre.
80 acres four miles to Wheeler village,
90 acres cleared, 10 acres timber,
ordinary buildings, all good beet
land, price $4,000, $1,000 cash, bal.
ance on time.
80 acres six and three-quarters miles
10 St Louis, small frame house and
barn, 30 acres cleared, fair soil,
price $500.
Several bargains in city property
in St. Louis Good improved lands from
eight to twelve miles of St Louis, at
sl2 per acre, small payment down bal
ance on easy terms. Call CT write,
ALDRICH e. SMITH.
st. Louis, Mich.
q. >. ALDRICH. p. s. SMITH
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-06-20
NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL ESTATE.
or MICHIGAN.
Co. OF GRATIOT, 80

STATE or MICHIGAN. a.
co. OF GRATiOT
In the matter of the estate OF Samuel II Love-
land. deceased notice Is hereby given that in
pursuance OF an order granted TO the under
signed, administrator Of the estate of said Sam
uel Ia. Loveland. deceased, by the Honorable
Judge OF Probate for the county OF Gratiot.no
the 10th day of June A. d. 1902 there will be
sold al public vendue, TO the highest bidder at
the premises OF the village OF Alma, IN the Co.
OF GratiCt, In sand state on,
Wednesday. luly 80, 1902,
AT one o'clock in the afternoon OF that day
tsubject 10 ali membranes by mortgage or
otherwise existing At the time OF the death OF
said deceased or at the time of sale, and also
subject To the right Of dover and the homestead
rights of the widow of said deceased therein)
the following described real estate tO-wit:
Lot ten no block six 90 Cases addition TO
the village OF Alma, UratIOt county. state OF
Michigan, according to the recorded plot of said
village
Terms OF sale made known at time OF sale,
JUDSON BARRETT,
Administrator OF the estate OF
samuel II. Loveland deceased
Dated Ithaca, June TO- 1902.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-06-20
: ofpune. A. D., 1902

with respect to such special assessments and
your interests in relation thereto, II you SO
desire.
Dated this 10th day OF June A. D., 1902
PARKER MERRILL.
County Drain Commissioner OF
the County OF Gratiot.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-06-20
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