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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-01-30
THE SOPHOMORES
HELD THEIR ANNUAL.
The Members "Spieled" for the
Enjoyment OF their College
Associates.
An EXCELLENT PROGRAM
WAS WELL CARRIED OUT.
The Freshmen Did the Honors of the
Occasion.

The sophomores were the first college
class to appear before the footlights
with their annual "spiels" this year
Last Friday night the chapel was tastlly
decorated by the Freshmen for the great
occasion and good audience greeted
the class.
The program, which consisted of eight
literary numbers, by as many representa-.
tives OF the class, was fully up to the
standard set by the sophomores of former
years.
The first number was an oration by
Mr. Levi Butler on "Andrew johnson. /"
Mr.. Butler showed that he is familiar
with the best thought Of the day on his
subject Moreover his production was
good from a literary standpoint. Mr..
Buffers conclusion was that Andrew
Johnson does not deserve all the abuse
that has been heaped upon him. Con-
gress was really wrong and johnson was
right from a constitutional view.
Mr.. Chas. Chapman was the second
speaker. His subject was 1.-The Know
Nothing Party" and the oration was
In the main a historical sketch Of the
party. Miss Millie b. Cuvrell's essay
was entitled, "rhe Chinese as They See
U.s." She compared the eastern civiliza.
tion and philosophy of life with that of
the more progressive west, pointing out
the fact that the Chinese are opposed to
and despise the commercial spirit which
rules our age. Ii was good paper,
both In thought and style.
Mr.. HaroldGaunt spoke on" Jonathan
Edwards lie gave faithful account
of the life of the great theologian and
deserves special mention for his delivery
which was very good
Mr.. David A. Johnson's Grafton was
Tomorrow. He moralized on the
judioious use of time and gave some
excellent advice; some of his figures
were very original.
Miss Beryl Kefgen had the subject,
1.-The Personal Problem of Charity"
Her paper was full Of good practical
suggestions.
Miss Leola Lauderback's, "The Aus.
tralian Ballot System" described it in
the clearest English.
Mr.. Chas. Moore finished the excellent
program with meritorious production,
az niversal Peace" His thought was
good and his expression was deserving
OF praise.
The literary numbers were interspersed
with music, all of which was very fine
but space will not permit special men.
tiou of the several numbers here.
After the exhibition the sophomores
adjourned to Wright Hall where the
freshmen entertained them right royalty.
Refreshments were served and the
eventful evening ended as happily
as ii began.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-01-30
FAV0RS APPROPRIATION
FOR NORMAL SCHOOLS.
State Board of Education Organized
for the Year.

The state board of education organ
lied for the year in Lansing last Friday
by electing L l.. Wright, of Houghton
president; p II. Kelley, of Detroit, vice
president; James II. Thompson, of Ev.
art, treasurer; and Supt. of Public In
struction Fall, secretary. ex.officio.
Approval was given bill calling for
an appropriation of sl03,2lO each of two
years for the current expenses OF the
three normal schools of the system in
charge of the hoard, and an additional
s3s, 900 will be asked for repairs and inn
provements. The latter sum includes
an appropriation for wing to the Mar.
quette normal TO provide for the Moses
Colt Tyler library given by the citizens
of Marquette.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-01-30
POMONA GRANGE PROGRAM.

A large crowd and good time is ex-
pected at the Gratiot Pomona grange
meeting which will be held at Liberty
Grange hall, in North Star. February
7th. The following program has been
arranged:
Morning session at 1890 a. m-5th Degree
Open Session at ! 90 p. m.
singing from Grange Melodies
Report OF Delegate TO State Grange
per............. ....... ........ Mrs II c. Lake
Chldren's Hour,
Paper NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. Glen Duloi s
Paper, r,...................... Mrs, Jennie Muscott
Discussion OF Grange Questions.
Evening Session-COnferring OF 5th Degree
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-01-30
THE BUFFAL0ES TONIGHT.

j. f. Smith. who represents the Amer.
lean Buffaloes in this county, and has
been in Alma during the past two weeks,
will close very nice class, composed of
some of our very best business men this
week. The meeting will be held in the
w. X. o. hall tonight and it is expected
that large delegation of st. Louis bi.
sons will be present to exemplify the
work. MIR. Smith was in Beaverton
Wednesday night to assist in the or.
ganization of herd at that place.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-01-30

It's pretty hard to define real beau
ty. Rare and beautiful women every
where owe their loveliness to Rocky
Mountain Tea. 80 cents. Bivins &
Rhodes.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-01-30
MAY FIX FREIGHT RATES.

Among members of the legislature the
general opinion Is that If railroads raise
freight rates on account of action of the
state tax commission in practically
doubling their assessment, legislators
will try to get a bill passed fixing uni. q.
form schedule of freight rates, similar to
the Hardy bill that failed to pass two
years ago, and also that attempt will be
made to have the legislature reduce
switching charges from s. to g. or 50
per car.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-01-30

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY.
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money IL 1t
fails to cure. r. W. Groves signature
on each box. 200. llg4.lyr.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-01-30

Bills have been printed at this office
for Isaac Roger who is advertising an
auction sale Of farming implements,
live stock ETC., on his premises one.half
mile north and one-fourth mile east OF
Vestaburg, on Tuesday February, 10th,
commencing at twelve O'Clock m. G.
f. Chandler, the popular auctioneer of
Butternut, will auction the sale.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-01-30
INJURED BY RUNAWAY TEAM.

VIM. T. Pitt, the well known. super.
visor of Seville township, was quite
seriously injured on Saturday last by
being run into by n runaway team i'm
Riverdale. AT first the injuries were
thought fatal but he is reported as re.
covering at present.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-01-30
PINE RIVER FARMERS CLUB.

The February meeting of the Pine
River Farmers club will be held at the
home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob Holmes on
thursday, February 9TH. at which time
the following program will be carrie d
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-01-30
Tax PAYERS.

l will be at Smith & Glass store
Alma, every day until further notice &c
receive township taxes.
ID. w. ADAMS,
1239.tf Township Treas.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1903-10-09

oooa LSsseaer HAD M Thrilitsg Ta1ee
20 Relate, hat he made
q HIT.

President Roosevelt, John Borroughs.
John Muir, one or two statesmen and .
coupe Of cowboys were sitting around q
campfire IN the west swapping anecdotes,
relaies an exchange. Mr.. Muir told d. an en-
counter with polar bear IN the Ariic circle.
Nj, Burroughs had had several exciting ex-
perltnces One or the stalesmen had par
t.cipated In a whale hunt. Both cowboys
had passed through strenuous moments.
TIE presidents "reminiscences included an
encounter with a mountain lion and con-
f!ct with grizzly. One Of the Statesmen IN
the party, man OF much ability, vouchsafed
no stor,es Come" said the president. tell
DENT and friends" replied the lawmaker,
there are no thrilling natural history chap
tiers in my career. Lions. Indians, bears and
Wild horses have never come acrpss "! path:
In fact, have never bee. sstlics horse OF
any description in my lite, but, ne ADDED,
folemrly, II am amply cut OF sisni IN .
hack
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1903-10-09

1ropsy, rheumatism, Bright's disease.
Doan's Kidney Pills cure all kid
aey and bladder ills. Read the fol-
lowing case:
Veteran Joshua Heller, zoe South
Walnut street. Urbana, Ill. says: I'm
the fall of 1899 after getting Doan's
Kidney Pills at Cunningham Bros
drug store in Champaign and taking
course of the treatment / told the
readers of this paper that they had
relieved me Of kidney trouble, dis
posed of a lame back with pain
across my loins and beneath the
shoulder blades. During the inter-
val which has elapsed have had oc-
casion to resort to Doan's Kidney
Pills when / noticed warnings of an
attack. On each ard every occasion
the results obtained were just as sat
isfactory as when the pills were first
brought TO my notice. just as en-
phatically indorse the preparation to-
day as ] did over two years age"
a FREE TRIAL of this great kid
ney medicine which cured Mr.. Heller
will be mailed on application to any
Fart of the United States Medical
advice free-strictlv confidential.
Address Foster-Milburn Co. Buffalo,
n. Y. For sale by all druggists, price
50 cents per box.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1903-10-09

On Oct. Goth the Kansas City Southern
Ry- Port Arthur Route) viii run cheap
excursion from Kansas City and all stations
in Missouri and Kansas 10 Lake Charles,
Shreveport, Beaumont and Port Arthur.
The rate for the round trip will be SIS,
limited to II days from date Of sale, good
10 stop over on going trip at all points en-
route, provided final destination IL reached
inside OF Is days from date Of sale. This
exceptionally low rate, together with lib
eral stopover privileges allowed, should in
sure great crowd, especially in view Of the
fact that this Is tho most delightful season OF
the year TO visit the Southland. Similar low
rates will probably be placed in effect from
points north and east Of Kansas City: Ask
your ticket agent.
Every effort will be made by the Company
TO secure the safety and comfort OF is pa
irons. All inquiries relative 10 desirable
locations TO visit or other information Will be
cheerfully furnished. Address either $. @.
Warner, G. L. a r. A., r. T. Rooster, r. r.
4 /. A. or J. ii. Morris, L. 7. A., Kansas
City, No.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1903-10-09

P:erpon., O., Oct. 5ih.-Remarkable in
deed j. the experience OF Mr.. A. :. Turner. a
nan now over seventy years OF age, and
whose home ) here.
For many years this old gentleman had
suffered with very unpleasant form OF Md
hey Trouble, KIND that very often both
eIs aged people lie would nave 10 get up
four or I've times every night, and this very
tiresOme disease was last wearing lnl
out.
AT last after having almost made UP his
mind that ne would never be able 10 get re-
LEI. he stumbled over a medicine walcn re
heyet HIM almost lmmec lately, and has cured
him permanently. /; j. so very easy 70 gei
and 30 sample that Mr.. Turner thinks every
one should know Il. Every dealer IN the
country 1as II, and all ycu have 10 DO Is tC
ask for DodGs Kidney Pills. Mr.. Turner
says
Il can heartily and honestly recommend
Dodds Kidney Pills, for they cured me- >ev
eral OF hers in the family have used them, too
and always with the best results. 1 ihlnl
they nave 10 equal"
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1903-10-09
BETTER ROADS WANTED.
Gsaas-11ssssssippa Cea.essaal Co.,
gsess Fa~orsbIy Impressed ~
Nr0wnlUw niII.


The Trans Mississippi Commercial
corgl csc. which held its fourteenth an
aual session ut Seattle. Wash. not long
ago. took up the subject Vi good roads
for consideration for the frst time Il
vas noticeable fact that whatever diff
terence Of opinion there might have
bter as 10 other questions under con-
s.leEation, there was absolute unanim-
:'y prevailing as to the good roads ques-
ton. and the necessity for a general
cooperation between the United States
and the different states or civil subd!-
visions thereof, 10 hasten their perma-
nent improvement The subject was
thoroughly discussed by II. w. Richard
son. oi Omaha. Neb. James w. Abbott.
tf Nevada, Col; Hon Martin Dodge, diS
rector of tbs Office Of public road in
qiirfes. Wsshlngron. b. 6. and many
delegates from different states and ter
r.tOries. tt~tf4ra A
Director Dodge has Just returned 20
lis cesA IN Washington. In all inter-
view with representative Of the press
Mr. Dodge has the following 10 say re-
eard;ng the sentiment for better roads
al the Trans Mississippi congress:
THE point was clearly made that
many of the interior states and terri
! toi.es. especially in the mountain cis-
'ricis. have no nayigable rivers and
harbors, and that therefore. they re-
cs've sonIy remote and indirect bene-
Its from. the expenditure Of the vast
sums OF money appropriated for the i'm
Drovement Of rivers and harbors, and
that il would be just and equitable il
The general government should lend its
assistance 70 the building and main
tanning, certain public highways
through such states and territories.
IT. was not contended that the
United States government should bear
the total cost Of building such roads.
sut that they should pay contribufory
| share not 10 exceed one-half. as pro-
v:ded for In the Brownlow bill This
vas thcught to be more just on &C
count scf tke fact ttat the burden ~
raising the enormous revenues Of the
United States government rests as much
upon the people in the rural states and
\ districts o. upon all other classes COM
bined- The revenues OF the general gov
eminent approximate ten dollar per
capita per annum. whereas the rev.
enue Of the state governments is only
about one dollar per capita. The rev.
enues Of the general government are
so large. and are raised in such man.
ner ~ indirect taxation. that there
would be neither hardship nor inequiiy
X the United States should bear a con-
siderable portion Of the costs Of fmprov-
! ing some Of the principal highways in
4 tho various states and territories. II
would seem that the best and most equi
table method would be 10 require th'
United States to pay portion 81 thu
cost. the state portion. the county {
portion. and the property owners IL
/ he Vicinity a. the road portion"
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1903-10-09

The value Of the improved fowls
over the common stock of the country
Is seen in the beauty. symmetry. uni
fornity and utility Of the former. says
Fruit World. As the tendency Of the
offspring is 10 resemble the average
az the parents. grandparents and 9TH
or remote ancestors, the more alike
the ancestors the more harmonious
and decided influences they exert over
the progeny. And there is still a
great advancement in this method OF
Improvement. every season. showing
finer specimens in greater number
among almost AL the better known
v(Eietes
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1903-10-09
a WISE wOMAN's SMILES.

7, is wise woman who can smile AZ .
snub and never see It.
I, "a wise woman who can smile At
little worries and turn them into bits OF
fun.
!, e. a wise woman who can give .
emile 10 her friends and enemies: II holds
The friends and shields her from the enc
mics.
!, ,sa wise woman who can smile no
matter how she feels: she has sur
rorr,cd the greatest obstacle TO noble.
happy life. for she has conquered SEX
Rural World.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1903-10-09

Morning prayer sets n picket for the
Cay.
Living with Christ makes the Chris
sian Mu*
the waste ~ time sows the weeds Of
eternity. t
Truth may be eclipsed but u never
ceases TO shine.
Patience and earnestness are pass
words to success.
You canno. sing lonE-meter rfoiee
sion 10 q shor,-mctcr practice
Whatever gives man the sreatest hap
0ipess gives God the mes; Joy.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1903-10-09

Every issue OF The Fcur-Track News makes
il easier for ticket agents and ticket sellers
10 secure passengers Tor distant parts OF the
country, for the reason that every article and
is an inducement for readers 10 travel and
see what marvellous variety Of scenery and
climate our own country possesses. Ire
more these facts are impressed upon the aver
age person, the more certain he or she - TO
have desire TO travel. Therefore, The Four.
Track News is not only in the interest Of all
the transportation lines and hotels, i also
bears out the legend OF its title page Of IAN
illustrated Magazine OF Travel and Educa-
tion."-From the Buffalo Commercial.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1903-10-09

A cable train was scooiing down State
street as fast a. the wire rope could drag II:
The eripman was rafting of ''Hawatna
On the gong, and just ahead women, who
preempted the track The gripman re.
leased the hold on the cable and switched
from 'Hiawatha" to q breakdown JIG,
but the woman never stirred. ne
next instant tire street car Jumped the
Ireemptec claim in tie street, and
$50 pounds OF mighty mad woman
was taking q ride on the fender. The grip-
man stopped the cable train, leaped over
the dashboard Of the car, and expected TO
ind dead woman. But she wasn't dead
Indeed, she was sitting there adjusting
her hat. When she caught sight Of the grip.
man she ground her teeth together, leaned
forward. shook her inst at him, and said
Blame you, anyhow" A minute later she
was I'D and away without saying another
word.-Chicago Inter Ocean.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1903-10-09
ALL TIRED OUT.

T h e w c a r V,
v orn-out, all-tired
I ceilings come TO
every b ody W b o
taxes the kidneys.
When the kidneys
are over-worked
they fail to per-
form the duties
nature has proyid-
ID for them TO do.
When the kid
leys fail danger
Gus diseases quick
" follow. Urinary
disorders. diabetes
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1903-10-09

Choily-"That was cleyah thing you
said to Freschey lawst night" Miss Pep
yefy--Who told your taolly-'Wny, /
er-htard you say il" Miss Peppery-"I les,
LIT MO told you it was clever -Pnlladei-
phia Pres
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1903-10-09
A STONE FENCE POST.
Where Permanent Improvement Il
Desired ~ Might he Wen 80
ttrM Give IL = Trial.

The idea Is worth trying. A atone
fencepcst will not rot. On ground
alternately wet and dry. wooden rosts
90 not last long. Make an open box
for a mold. OF the shape and size de-
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1903-10-09

Mrs knicker--ls Mrs. Amos well-inr
formed woman.
Mrs Bocker-Yes, indeed; her cook has
lived with al the other families IL ine heiSl-
bornood Stray Stories
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1903-10-09

Ae.rl would rather have haltpound q 40
cent candy IN a fancy box with red ribbon
around !; than pound OF s0ccnt candy IN .
paper bag-Someryiile journal.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1903-10-09

II all our desires were granted ouraeiighS
would De gone.-Rams Horn.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1903-10-09

zone O. de sad things 'hou, dis life, said
Uncle Eben. us DAT it's 50 mucn easier TO
depend on de enmity Of yoh enemies dan on
de friendship Of yoh friends. = Washington
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1903-10-09

Do not believe Pso's Cure for Consump-
lion has an equal for coughs and colds.-J.
Il. Boyer, Trinity Springs, Ind. Feb Is, 1900.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1903-10-09

Chicago, ST. Paul-MinneapoiIs, four daily
trains VIA the Chicago 4 North-Westerr
Ry
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1903-10-09

and works Of the cold. Laxative Brcmo
Quinire Tablets. Price % cents
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1903-10-09

The affiuence Of life may be known 81
a. ,ntsuep1e.-RAms Horn.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1903-10-09

He who begins low can 60 UP higher
Farm and Home.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1903-10-09

Tried TO skin me. that scrlbbler did,"
SWhat did be WANT" Wanted to get out
book Jointly, he 10 write the book and to
write the advertisements. ! turned him
down. ! wasn't going 10 90 al the literary
workr-Baltimor News
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1903-10-09

Economy Is the road 20 wealth. Putnam
Fadeless Dye is the road 10 economy.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1903-10-09

A bird in the hand is not so musical as OF
IL the tree-Puck.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1903-10-09

Les Than half Rates South October 20.
Round trip tickets via the Mobile & Ohio
Railroad will be sold on October 20 TO New
Orleans Mobile, Montgomery and other
Southern points from Chicago and vicinity
~ rate Of SIC 90: from St. Louis. Cairo.
and intermediate points. ti2.oO. Literal
limits ard stop-overs. Write JSo NJ BEALL,
a. c. T.. A. NJ &. O. X. r., St. Louis.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1903-10-09
rHE MOULD AND THE WALL.

sSred FOR the posts. Bore holes in the
bottom where holes are desired in the
posts. Insert long wooden pins. as
shown. Make the sides and ends Of
the mold slightly fiaring. that the post
may he gently turned out. After the
box has been filed and the cement has
set the pins can be pulled out. Ieav-
ing the holes in the post through wh'sh
fence wire can be passed to bind the
boards or stakes, as shown. Dry grad
uaIly. out a. the sun. to prevent Crack
ing.-Farm Journal
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1903-10-09
w. L. DOUGLAS
So. 50 & g SHOES S Ss5t

that have been cost
ing YOU from $500
to $500. The inn
mense sale Of W. l..
Douglas shoes proves
their superiority over
All other makes.
Sold by retail shoe
dealers everywhere.
Look for name and
prize on bottom.
That ren-las uses Cor.
onaColt proves there IL
value In Douglas shoes.
Corona IL the highest
grade fat.Leather m ade,