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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-11-14
Is the Cratiot County Teach
ers' Association.
ENTHUSIASTIC MEETING AT ALMA.
Valuable Assistance Rendered by
Deputy French and Others.
Opening Exercises Ably Discussed by su
perintendent Watkins. Departmental
System. School Room

I Our county association, which has
the distinction of being the oldest in
the state, held another enthusiastic
and highly profitable meeting at Alma
on last Friday and Saturday. Noyem-
and :. To give full report OF every
paper and address would require much
time and space and for that reason we
shall report only the features winch
we think Of most interest 70 our read
erS.
All the teachers OF the Ithaca
schools were in attendance on Friday
and on that afternoon Supt f.. d..
Watkins discussed the subject Of
"Opening Exercise" in which he en-
deavOred 10 show that Character
building is the purpose which should
be uppermost in the mind OF the
teacher. He would have the teachers
lay a broad and deep foundation Of
morals and ethics in the characters OF
their pupils on which the superstruc-
ture OF religion may safely and readily
be constructed He especially en-
phasized the Importance OF teaching
truthfulneSS and obedience 70 author
ity In the home and in the school lie
showed that in the morning exercises
more than at any other time teachers
may form the ideals Of their pupils.
Principal Retta Peet discussed The
Departmental System" She gave an
account Of its origin in the East and
eXpla ined the meaning Of the system.
She then showed the advantages and
disadvantages Of the system. She ex-
pressed the opinion that the system
would be an ideal one when each
teacher was good disciplinarlan and
was chosen for those subjects for
which his tastes and qualifications
especially fitted him.
Both these subjects were discussed
and considerable isterest awakened
on certain phases OF them.
An interesting and practical ad
dress was given Friday afternoon by
Deputy Supt. OF Public instruction
w. III. French on The School Room. " /
He grst discussed the decoration Of |
the school room, placing great stress
on the influence OF environments. I
He believes that our finer instincts I
are developed by environments. When |
the beauty OF the world has entered |
the soul, IL arouses and stimulates the
growth OF our embryo sense OF the
beautiful. He told how TO paint and
trim a school house 70 produce sym.
metry OF color. He explained how 20
arrange foliage plants and recon-
mended more landscaDe gardening.
lie stated that the modern school
room Is workshop and told how TO
arrange the DlackbOards, the diction-
AIRY land other reference books for
greatest convenience. He spent con-
siderable time i'm describing the
proper colors for walls, ceilings and
shades. He stated the Kalamazoo
high school room is the best ia this
respect in the state. He would never
use our flag TO decorate because IL
lesecrates the flag and because it is
iifficult TO secure harmony with it.
Prof. +. L. Keller, OF Mt. Pleasant,
rave fine talk on Mature Study I'm
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-11-14
Probably an Earthuuake.

Houghton, Nov To- The residents
Of Hancock and IIoughton were
greatly alarmed by severe shock
which occurred at $40 o'clock Friday
night, the houses rocking and windows
rafting as though an earthquake had
occurred. At first II was thought it
might have been an air blast in Quincy
mine, but Investigation showed that
there had been no air blast. This is
the second occurrence Of shocks with
Inn three months
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-11-14
a Thanksgiving Dinner.

Heavy eating is usually the first
cause OF indigestion. Repeated at.
tacks inflame the mucous m embranes
lining the stomach, exposes the nerves
Of the stomach, producing a swelling
after eating, heartburn, headache, sour
risings and finally cstsrrh of the stom.
ach: kodol relieves the Inflammation,
protects the nerves and cures the ca.
tarrh. Kodol cures indigestion, dy.
spepsia, all stomach troubles by cleans.
ing and sweetening the glands of the
stomach. Bivins & Rhodes.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-11-14

Marquette, Nov. 1o.-The iron ore
men Of the Lake Superior region are
looking for a mountaineering busi-
ness within the coming year, and,
judging from indications, the ore sent
out will exceed the shipments of any
year in the past. 1t is the prediction
OF some mining men that the figures
will exceed 100000 tons, but a con-
servatiye estimate, and one that will
IAN short, If ANYTHING. is $4,000 600.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-11-14
Patience Rewarded.

Ailegan, Nov. 11.-During the war
Of the rebellion Thomas Z. Stre.ter.
OF Allegan, was sutler in the army
at luka, Miss. One day part of Sher-
mans army cleaned out his store.
After the war Streeter put in a claim
for damages Of $1,000. He has received
a letter from Washington saying that
the claim was allowed at $500 with
interest from April 3. 1902.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-11-14
Famous Educator Dies

Lansing, Nov. 1O.-Dr. Robert c.
Kedzie, for 40 years professor of chem
istry at the Michigan Agricultural
college, but who was retired from
active duty last June and was made
professor emeritus, died at the age
Of 20 wears
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-11-14

Binghamton, y. y, Nov. 5. - Mrs.
Sarah VI. Jones died here Friday at the
age Of l02 years. She was born in Eng
land. Mrs. Jone. was an artist Of CON
siderable skill and was fond Of litera-
ture, having collected one Of the
largest Libraries in this part Of the
state
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-11-14
New York.

New York, Nov. Gov. Il. b. Odelfs
majority over Bird 5. Coler, the demo
cratic nominee for governor, is -, ss7,
according TO reports made by the
county clerks 10 Albany. The con-
gressional delegation in the next
house will be composed Of 90 republic
ans and II democrats. The legislature
is reDnblican.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-11-14
Plenty of Deer.

Lansing Nov. 10-State Game War
den Morse, in his monthly report to the
secretary Of state, says that deer are
plentiful in all the northern counties,
and that an increased sale in hunt
ers' licenses is reported. The COM
mercial fisheries, he declares, have
been exceedingly active and the catch
for October is reported better than
for several wears.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-11-14
killed In Mistake for Deer.

Deadwood, S. D., Nov. s.-Louis
Sherwin, of Central City, was mis-
taken by Ira Maley for a deer while
hunting along the Spearfsh river, and
was shot and instantly killed lie
was one of the best-known deer
hunters in this country.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-11-14
Cholera in the PhiIippine.

Manila, Nov. lO.-The cholera CON
tinues To be intermittent in different
parts of the archipelago. The re-
corded total of cases is 100000, and
of deaths $1,000. 1t is believed that
the actual number of cases exceeds
the recorded number by 20 per cent
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-11-14

Olivet, Nov. H. senator h. A. Alger
has sent a gift Of $1,000 TO Olivet coll
lege 10 be used for the general pur-
poses Of the institution a $ the trustees
may see fit The general had prom
ised the money earlier in the year and
took occasion TO pay it Friday.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-11-14
Population Decreased.

Dublin, Nov. lot is shown by the
general report Of the census of Ire
land, which is just out, that nearly
one-half Of the female population is
The census shows the
population of Ireland TO have de-
creased since 1891 by some 24s,OOO.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-11-14
HON THE STATES VOTED.
Result of the Battle of the Ballots
in Nearly All the Common
wealths in the Union.
REPUBLICANS WILL HOLD CONGRESS-.
Next House-OdeII Reelected Gov
ernor of New YorL-ResuIts In
Other states According to the
Latest kilograms.

Washington, Nov. 6.-The latest
election returns show that the repub-
leans will control the next house by
a vote of 200 republicans To lis demo-
Gratis, and that they will have a ma
jority of % in the senate. The con
lows:
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-11-14
Location Changed.

Leoni, Nov. 10.-The Buelah farm
home, formerly located near here, has
been removed TO Bay Spring, in En-
net county. The institution is a
ONE for orphan boys.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-11-14
should Have known Better.

Crystal Falls, Nov. 1O.-Edward
Storms. miner in the Bristol mine
here. foolishly tried to jump across
the shaft opening at the third level
He miscalcuiated and tumbled 10 the
bottom of the shaft, distance Of 100
feet, struck on his head and was in
stantly killed
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-11-14
VIII soon TAKE mi. Sent

Lansing, Nov. lot is expected
that when the supreme court recon
venes on the 18th inst, Judge William
J.. Carpenter, the newly-elected JUS
tice, will take his seat.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-11-14
Pennsylvania.

Philadelphia, Nov. 6.-Practically
complete returns from the state in
dictate a plurality for Samuel w. Pen
nypacker, republican, for governor,
Of about $4,000 OF the 80 congress
men elected 2s are republicans and 4
democrats. The legislature is repub-
licau
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-11-14
of flttia Early Risers
The famous little pills.
We
Like Best
Often Disagree With Us

Because We overeat OF them. Indi-
gestion follows. But there's q way TO
escape such consequences. A dose OF q
good digestant like Kodol will relivs you
at once. Your stomach is simply too
weak TO digest what you eat. That's oil
Indigestion is. Kodol digests the food
without the stomach's aid. Thus the
stomach rests while the body is strength
sned by wholesome food. Dieting is un-
necessary. Kodol digests any kind OF
good food. Strengthens and invigorates.
kodol Makes
nIoh Red Blood.
Prepared only by K. Q. DrwIrr Co., ChieaSa
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-11-14
PERE MARQUETTE
NoVEM6ER lso'.

TRAINS LEAVE ALMA AS FOL lows.
For Detroit and East. $50 a. m s:12 p. m.
For Grand Rapids and west.si3 a. m. 6:OOp. m
For Saginaw and Bay city. $3.50 a. m s:12 p. m.
For Big Rapids and North s:23 a, M. 600 D. m
". F. MoELLER. Genl Pass'r Agent,
Grand Rapids. Mich
II. j WNcHELL. Agent. Alma
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-11-14

NORTH. SOUTH
No. l-l254 p. m. No - :3g a IN
No. 3-s:4s p. IN. No 4-4:2O D. m
Sleeping Cars between Frankfort and Aim
on Nos. %, and Free Chair Cars on Nos. -
J. J. KIRBY, H. j. WINCHELL,
Gen. Pass. Agt, Agent,
Toledo Ohio Alma
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-11-14
wEsTBOUND

All trains except Sunday.
G. G.. ROBINSON. Agent.
OwossO Mich.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-11-14
New Hampshire.

Concord. y. H., Nov. 6.-The repub-
licans carry New Hampshire. Batchel-
der's plurality for governor being
1900. The republicans also elect both
congressman and the legislature will
be republican on joint ballot
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-11-14
Mas-ach usetts.

Boston. Nov. Massachusetts
went strongly republican, the entire
state ticket being elected, the plurali-
" for Gov. Bates being 37,479. The
state legislature remains republican.
New jersey.
Trenton. y. j.. Nov. 6.-The repub-
Leans will again control both houses
Of the state legislature by heavy ma
iorities, and the republicans elect
nine Of the ten congressman.
New Hampshire.
Concord. y. H., Nov. 6.-The repub-
licans carry New Hampshire. Batchel-
der's plurality for governor being
1900. The republicans also elect both
congressman and the legislature will
be republican on joint ballot.
Rhode Island.
Providence. Il. l.. Nov G-Rhode Is
land elected democratic governor.
/. f. c. Garyin. by a plurality Of 6,35s
The democrats also elected two con-
gressmen. The republicans control
the legislature.
Delaware.
Wilmington, Del, Nov. G.-Returns
Of the election for members Of the
legislature show that the senate will
stand ten republicans and seven demo-
Gratis. The house will stand Is repub-
licans and &c democrats. Another
deadlock over the election Of United
States senators at the next session Of
the legislature is looked for.
Illinois.
Chicago, Nov 6.-The republican
plurality on the head Of the state
ticket Fred \. Busse for state treas
nrer, is estimated at $4,000. The cleo
ton gives the republicans larger
majority in both houses Of the legis-
Iature and on joint ballot. The con-
rressional delegation stands: RepuD-
Leans, 10; democrats, 9.
Iowa.
Des Moines. Ia. Nov. 6.-Fuller re-
turns place the republican plurality
Tor the state ticket in Iowa a little
lbove $4,000. The plurality of =. b.
Birdsall. who will succeed Speaker
Henderson from the Third district. is
i.GJ1. anu lldl VI VI - W dNts III the
second district, the only democratic
congress sman elected, 1.140.
Michigan.
Detroit, Mich. Nov. G.-Returns
how that the plurality Of Gov. Bliss
will run up 10 36,975, his vote being !
i .G93, as against 14,71s for L. T. Du-
and, the democratic candidate for
GOVERNOR. The state legislature will |
ave exactly the same complexion as
Is predecessor-one democrat among
he 30 senators and ten democrats out
4 100 members in the house of repre-
entatives.
Indiana.
Indianapolis, Ind, Nov. 6.-Estimat-
d pluralities by counties received at
tate headquarters indicate the cleo
ion of the republican state ticket by
1000, The delegation In congress
ill be unchanged politically, consist
IL Of nine republicans and four dem
Gratis. The republican majority in
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-11-14
Rhode Island.

Providence, r. L. Nov G.-Rhode Is
land elected n democratic governor.
/. f. c. Garyin, 10y plurality Of 6.35s
The democrats also elected two con-
gressmen. The republican,. control
the legislature.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-11-14
New Jersey.

Trenton, y. j., Nov 6.-The repub-
Leans will again control both houses
Of the state legislature by heavy ma
iorities, and the republicans elect
nine Of the ten congressman.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-11-14

Boston, Nov. Massachusetts
went strongly republican, the entire
state ticket being elected, the plurali-
~ for Gov. Bates being 37,479. The
state legislature remains republican.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1902-10-24

Institute. was with home folks last Sat
urday and Sunday.
Mr.. j. 7. Bats, wife. and little son,
John Henry, visited here Sunday.
Mr.. Arch Collier, Of Glendale, is visit
ing w. G. Joyce.
Mics Laura Bragg visited relatives
at Columbia last Sunday and Mon
day.
Mr.. Volney Linch, of Columbia, came
out to see bis parents last Sunday.
MIR. Russell Esters is in Kentucky,
buying mules.
Mr.. Brown Kinzer and family will leave
for Alabama soon, where they will make
their future home.
DIR. E A. Timmons was visiting in our
community recently.
Miss Myrtle Church, who is attend
ing school at Mcdowell, was with home
folks Sunday.
Mr.. ]. G. Hicks and family visited Mr..
Walker, near Sawdust.
Mrs. Fanny Godfrey visited relatives
near Columbia recently.
We welcome Mr.. Dotson and family IN
our neighborhood.
Rev. Sam Polk, of Giles county,
spent last Saturday and Sunday with
his brother, Mr.. Gid Polk.
Our school progresses nicely under
the management Of Miss Annie Scott.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1902-10-24
NASHVILLE LADY
AMONG VICTIMS.
Mrs. N. Gillespie Has Property
Stolen.
Clerk of New Amsterdam Hotel in
New York City Suddenly
Disappears.

New York, October s1.-Horatio @.
Sickles, clerk of the New Amsterdam
Hotel, who disappeared Sunday with
cash and valuables and jewelry, be-
longing not only to the hotel but to
some of the guests, in all amounting
to several thousand dollars has not
been arrested, but the money and val
uables were restored intact today at 10
o'clock at the desk of the hotel. Said
the manager of the New Amsterdam ;
EVERY package and every cent s-.of
the money was returned by mes
senger from Philadelphia, in exactly
the same shape in which it was taken.
Sickles had not in any way changed or
disturbed it. The hotel. of course,
loses nothing.
The manager was extremely cautious
about giving the names and addresses
OF the guests whose property was taken.
but it was learned that among the VIC
tins were Mrs. N. Gillespie of Nash.
vile and Miss N. Coke of Knoxville,
whose jewelry and money were re-
stored to them in the identical shape
in which it was taken.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1902-10-24
BURGLAR CAPTURED
Nashville Householder IN Tn
Tolls.
Made Desperate Resistance.-S2.o0t
Worth OF Jewelry and Watches
Recovered.

Detective Robert Sidebottom on Tues
day afternoon just before dark caught
the thief who has been causing sc
much terror curing the past few days
by robbing residences in Nashville.
The man later made confession and
the officers have recovered diamonds,
watches and jewelry to the value of al
least Sc. 900.
The man resisted stubbornly when
he found that Detective Sidebottom
intended to arrest him, and made an
effort to kill the officer. He had 9
revolver in the watch pocket of his
trousers and made desperate effort to
get this out and bring it into play.
When he failed in this he then made
an extraordinary quick move in an
effort to get the officer revolver, but
also failed in this. BystandeIs came
to the assistance of the detective anC
choked the thief into submission.
GAVE NAME OF JOSH DELFT.
Tue crook gave his name, when
registered at the police station, as josh
Delt. He stated that he was baker
by trade, was 81 years of age, and wal
born in Texas.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1902-10-24
OUR CORRESPONDENTS.


Lasea, Oct. 20.-Mr. Tom Allen and
family OF Neapolis, were here Saturday.
Mrs. X. s. Holman and children Of
Rock Springs, visited Mrs. w. f. Hol-
man Saturday and Sunday.
Several from this place attended the
services at Union Grove tent meeting
Sunday night, conducted by Rev. Hen
drick of Marshall county.
Mrs. Fannie aid Miss Neil Gillian Of
Antioch. were here Sunday
Mr.. Herbert Kinnard Of Riverside,
was among our visitors Sunday.
We are glad to note the sick In this
village much IMPROVED.
Mr.. Bob Greel< nd family, of Lanton,
were here recently.
Miss Leroua Hardison, is visiting hel
brother at Leftwich this week.
Ed. Sam Sewell will preach at La sea
on the third Sunday in November.
Miss Mary Mitchell OF Bear Greek,
attended church here Sunday.
Miss Jessie Holman visited Miss
Mary Hayes Of Verona, recently.
The Lasea base ball team played the
Rally Hill boys Saturday afternoon at
Rally Hill, and we're defeated.
Mr.. James Moore of this place, has
been at Match for some time, attending
the bedside Of his brother who is very
ill with fever.
Ed. Sam Sewell preached at Sharp's
ischool-house last Sunday.
LONESOME NELL.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1902-10-24
SANDY HOOK.

Sandy Hook, Oct. 20 Prof. Daily OF
Russellville, Ala, has been teach
ing a class of our boys mathematic.
The School Directors and the citizens
of this place, are preparing to erect
publIcss school building in our village
We are very much in need OF a good
scbool-hou at this place.
Mrs. j. M. Dooley of Mt. Pleasant
was visiting in our village the last OF the
week.
Mrs. Alice Griffith is spending few
days with her mother, Mr.. james An
.derson, of this place.
Mr.. j. r. Gilmore OF our place, left us
last week for the Lone Star State, where
he expects to locate.
Fred Wright and his crew OF bridge
men are stopping in our village at
present, doing some repair work on the
railroad bridges.
Hunter Baugus, one of the N. +. d >.
hrakemen, is spending few days with
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. l.. M. Baugue,
of this place.
Quite number Of our citizens were
in Columbia Saturday on business.
j. H. Hines spent Sunday in Sum
mertown.
Mr.. r. r. Bowling, Stock Claim
Agent of the L. & NJ, was in our village
last week, and left quite a number OF
checks for stock killed and damaged by
the trains. :,
Mr.. Will Milligan of Carpenters Sta
ton, has moved into our town.
Idr. w. 7. Wright of Swan, was visit
ing here this week.
The health of our community IS very
good at present, with the exception OF
Mr.. Jim Wright, who is very low with
pneumonia. M ~
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1902-10-24
500 REWARD, 500.

The readers of this paper will be pleased
to learn that there is at least one dreaded
disease that science has been able to cure In
all its stages, and that is Catarrh. Halls
Catarrh Cure is the only positive cure
known to the medical fraternity. Catarrh
constitutional treatment. Halls Catarrh
Cure is taken internally, acting directly
upon the blood and mucous surfaces OF the
OF the disease, end giving the patient
strength by building up the constitution and
assisting nature in doing its work. The
proprietors have SO much faith in its cur
ratfve powers, that, they offer One Hundred
Dollars for any case that it fails to cure.
send for list of testimonials.
Address, FL. CHENEY d CO., Toledo, y
Sold by Druggists, Toe.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1902-10-24
STRAIGHT TICKET.
Democrats Score Overwhelming Vic
tory at Memphis.
Independents Meet scant Favor From
Shelby County Voters.
Special to the Herald.

Special to the Herald.
Memphis, October 22.-At Memphis
the straight Democratic ticket. repre-
senting the present administration, yes
terday enjoyed a powerful and sweep
ing victory over the Independents. who
fought under colors of citizens com
mittee, in che selection of delegates to a
delegated convention to be held at
noon today, for the purpose Of nominal
ing candidates for the Legislature.
There will be 208 votes in the conven-
ton, and although the returns have no
been completed from outlying country
precincts, the straight Democratic
ticket will control by 1T. and the citi-
zens committee by but 81.
1t requires but los votes to nominate,
so that whatever may be the remaining
returns, the administration ticket will
easily control the convention, and the
men who the administration desires to
put forth, will represent Shelby county
in the forthcoming General Assembly.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1902-10-24
ACCIDENT RE-
SUITS FATALLY
Private Horton OF The Arsenal
Passes Away.
Fell From Steps At Machinery
Building.-Home Was Near
Nashville.

Private Lewis r. Horton, one Of the
Arsenal soldiers, died Tuesday after
noon from the result of an accident
received Friday of last week.
On the day of the accident the I'M
fortunate man was standing on the
steps at the machinery building. BY
some mischance he slipped and fel
backwards, striking the back of his
head on the brick pavement below.
His skull was fractured, the wound
finally resulting in death.
The home of the dead soldier was at
Una, near Nashville, but his remains
were shipped to Madison, Tenn, We'd
nesday morning. IN charge of Sergt.
Hellreigel for interment in the National
Cemetery at Madison.
The mother, father and one brother
reached here on the night train and
went with the remains to Nashville.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1902-10-24
STIyERStILLE

Miss Lille Matthews, OF Southport
;s with Miss W lille Barnett this week
Miss Iona Digger spent part OF last
week with Miss Annie Digger, at Guile
Okla. ,o
Mrs. Mary Hill is spending few
weeks with Mrs. William Murphy near
Glendale.
Mr.. L. G. Hickman has returned from
a trip to Washington and Baltimore.
Rev. Arch Harris, Of Broadvlew,
preached very interesting sermon al
this place Sunday afternoon.
Mrs. Jennie Richardson has returned
from a visit to Bohemian.
Miss Lena Hickman is visiting her
sister near Weakley.
MISS Matte Harris, OF Southport,
spent a few days OF last week with her
grandmother, Mrs. White. OWN