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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-01-09
Obftua ry.

FARGO. n. d.. Jan. S.-Richard S. Tyler
a prominent and wealthy citizen of this
city, died from a stroke of apoplexy early
to-day. He was prominent in all affairs
of the city, was president of the CONNER
cial Club. Scottish Rite Mason and q
Shriner. He was fifty-four years old and
was born at Dryden. N. Y. He was prom
inent in the national organization of the
Masonic fraternity, in which he was an
officer.
LONDON. Jan. s.-Miss Lethiero. an ac-
tress, Is dead.
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There will be another meeting Of the re-
monstrants against the location of the
pesthouse near the City Hospital tonight.
1t will be held at Hammond's Hall, Blake
and North streets. The remonstrants are
especially DESTROYS of having the council
men of the Fourth and Fifth wards pres
ent. Canvassing committees will make
their final renOrtS.
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Theatrical Notes.

There has been a good demand for seats
for the engagement Of jefferson De Angels
I'm Sir Arthur Sullivan's comic opera. 1.-The
Emerald ISLE which comes to English's
tomorrow for matinee and evening per-
Torrance. Indianapolis has not had a big
operate attraction since The Sultan of
6ulu," and theater-goers are hungry for
an entertainment OF this kind
Julia Marlowe's contract with the mana
ger Of the Criterion Theater. New York.
calls upon her to produce two plays. IL
necessary. during her current season at
that house. but there does not appear TO
be much likelihood of discontinuance OF
THE Cavalier" which has proved as good
q drawing attraction as when Knight
hood was In Flower"
Edwin Arden. well known TO indianapolis
theater-goers as the erstwhile star of
Eagles Nest" melodrama that used to
come regularly 10 the Park. Is TO star in
hfgh-class play In the near future under
kAe management Of Frank Mckee. Since
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-01-09

WASHINGTON. Jan. S.-Secretary Root
has forwarded to Congress with his hearty
recommendation plan and bill prepared
by Surgeon General OReilly for the reor-
ganization of the army hospital corps. 1t
provides that hereafter the hospital corps
shall consist of 800 first-class sergeants at
$40 per annum, 300 sergeants at $500, twenty
at $216 and S75 privates at $192, making a
total annual cost of $770. 400. 1t is expected
that the proposed distribution of the APP
preparation for these hospital corps would
result in an actual gain of ninety-five in
the personnel at no additional cost to the
government.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-01-09

CLEVELAND, Jan. Sire early this
morning partially destroyed the central
building of the Young Mems Christian AS
ISOLATION at the corner OF Prospect and
Erie streets. The losses to the association
and the merchants occupying stores on the
ground floor of the building Will aggregate
800 900, partially covered by insurance The
fire originated In the kitchen.
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THE TYEATERS.
To-Dax,. Schedule.

GRAND-vaudeville. els and Sis p. m.
PARK-"Sergeant James," and p. m.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS., and S p. m.
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A Gift of $1,000.

At a meeting of the Flower Mission yes
terday, the endowment of $1,000 from a man
whose name was not given. was received
The money was given to be used for a
child's bed at the Eleanor Hospital, in the
name of Francis T. Hord.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-01-09

Ole Johnson and two farmers living near
Dumont were found dead Thursday morn
ing in a snow drift by the railroad track
a mile north OF Dumont. MINI. Ii is sun
posed they were lost in the snow and killed
by freight train.
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DOBBlNS-COFFEEN.
Special to the indianapolis Journal.
MUNCIE, Ind, Jan. S.-The marriage OF
Miss Lynne o. Coffeen, daughter of Mrs.
Mary Coffeen, to Mr.. Calvin Z. Dobbins,
Of Seymour. was quietly solemnized at
o'clock this afternoon at the home of the
brides mother In East Charles street.
The ceremony was performed by the Rev.
w. III. Oxtoby in the presence of only the
immediate relatives. Mr.. and Mrs. Dob
bins will live in Seymour.
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DoBBINs-CoFFEEN.

receptions are always largely attended and
are among the most popular ones given in
Washington.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-01-09

CIMoNA win cure your asthma
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more beautiful CHRISTMAS NEW YEARS GREETING
hard find. unusually
When will want several
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-04-03

Additional Local News


Miss Maggie Bowers left Thursday for
Belding.
w. w. Kinoh was in Breckenridge
Thursday on business.
Mrs o. b. McOandless is visiting rela-
tives at Sault Ste. Marie.
Mrs. Bart Miller visited friends in
Wyman the first Of the week.
Miss Lizzie Gatfney left Thursday for
visit with her parents in Yale.
Mss Achasha Adams. OF Davenport,
Ia, visited her niece, Mrs. Caris Brown,
over Sunday.
The stork visited the home OF Mr..
and Mrs. Ellison last Wednesday night
and left nine pound boy.
Misses Elsie and Nina Fleming OF Mt.
Pleasant are visiting their sister. Mrs
Lawrence Ellison. this week.
Mrs. VIM. Burkhart and Miss Grace
FortOn, of Benton Harbor, are visiting
their sister, Mrs. Seth Tubbs.
+. X. Hathaway enjoyed few days
duck hunting AT Bay Port the latter part
Of last week and the first OF this
Mrs. George Willard was called 20
Mt Pleasant, Thursday, by message
stating that her aunt was seriously i'll
Mrs NJ. Taylor, OF Shepherd, who has
sojourn in California, visited friends in
Alma the first of the week.
Mrs. A. b. Scattergood, and daughter,
Helen, visited relatives in Saginaw the
latter part of last week and over Sun.
day, returning home Tuesday night.
DC. Barber left Thursday for Grand
Rapids, where he has position with O..
f. Ooye, manufacturer Of awnings and
tents
Louis Butterfield was arrested by De.
putty Sheriff Smith Of st. Louis,
Wednesday, for fast driving. Lou
walked up like man and paid fine Of
So.S5.
Word was received here last week
that NJ ISIS Ella 7. Frye, former resident
Of Alma. had died, after lingering
illness OF consumption. Her home was
in Grand Rapids.
II. Person an old resident Of Milford,
oakland county. who has been visiting
in the upper peninsula for short
time. visited n. j. Mccullough at this
place this week.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-04-03
AN OPEN LETTER.

The following letter from our present
efficient commissioners of schools is self
explanatory:
ITHACA, MICH. Apr. ,, '03.
Dear Sir Next Monday. April 9th,
the electors of Gratiot county will have
the chance TO exercise their right of as.
sisting III the election of "A Commissioner
OF Schools for the ensuing term. / sn
now nearing the close OF my first term
as such official and am candidate for
re election.
Il have taught in the schools OF this
county continuously since Sept 1889. ex
cept one year that | attended school.
Ny certificate, granted from actual ex-
animation, has the endorsement Of the
superintendent of Public Instruction
and is valid throughout the state. My
broad and successful experience in the
rural schools. as well as two years az
Middleton, three years at Perrinton and
four years at Breckenridge, before my
election 10 this position. is familiar TO
many. / have endeavored 10 give the
schools aud school interests OF the county
an honest, careful and business like ad-
mlnistration, serving the schools in the
remote parts OF the county with AS much
diligence and favor As those nearer by d.
Ny entire time and undivided effc rts
have been given 10 the schools and my
aim has been, 30 give prompt and per-
sonal attention TO all school matters
brought to my notice, TO cultivate a
healthy and cordial school-spirit among
teachers. pupils and patrons, and 20 be
fair and courteous TO all with special
favors - none.
III you endorse such an administra-
ton Of the duties OF this very important
Office, ! would be pleased 10 have your
support, and promise 10 give the office
my entire time, as heretofore. and do all
| can 10 promote our school interests,
without extra expense or increased tax.
alton. | am, yours,
CHAS. +. PIKE.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-04-03
Churches and Societies


Third quarterly conference Monday
evening in pastors study, NJ. Z church,
DR.. DeLamarter presiding.
The Lords Supper will be celebrated
at the Presbyterian church next Sunday
morning. The Pastors evening subject
will be. Promise Making and Promise
Keeping"
The subject for Sunday morning at
the Baptist church will be Until he
Came" the evening subject will be,
"A Dream" The Lords Supper will
be commemorated at the close Of the
morning service.
Sunday morning will be third quar-.
terly meeting at the NJ. +. church.
Love feast at 9 80 Palm sunday sermon
at 1920. "Christ's Triumphsl Entry, p"
followed by communion service. Even.
ing subject, Except Grain Of Wheat
Fall Into the Ground and Die. 1t Abid.
eth Alone
Holy week services will be held at
the Nj. + church next week. Tuesday
afternoon and evening and Wednesday
evening Will be given 10 group bene.
violence rally. Addresses will be given
by DR.. Louis ID. Lamarter, OF Lansing
Rev & Robinson, ST. Louis; Rev. J.
Q. Cook, Ithaca; Rev. 7 ; Valentine
Brec kenridge; Rev. Don Colgrove.
Beebe. Thursday and Friday nights
the pastor will preach, subjects, The
COnstraint of Christ's Love- and "
Dead Christ or a Living Hope"
The Woman's club will meet with
Mrs. 1T. Ewing on Monday afternoon
OF next week.
Mrs. J. w Glass entertained the
members Of the +. Il T. club at her
home last Wednesday, and for the first
course Of the refreshments served her
guests with an April fool lunch. Regu.
lar refreshments were served afterwards.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-04-03
TWO MORE PIONEERS GONE.


The remains OF Mrs. Mercy Bogert
were brought 10 Alma last Saturday
night from Monmouth, Ore, for burial
the deceased having been one Of Ora
tlot Oldest pioneers. Mrs b eart died
March %, OF heart failure, IN the 69th
year OF OF her age.
Mercy Ann Walker was born at
Salem. Mich, April 10, 1884, where she
lived with her parents unit. her mar.
riage TO J I'm Bogert, July 4, 1852
Two years later they removed 20 Cali.
fOrnia, where they lived for thirteen
years, then returning 10 Gratiot county.
where they lived until the death OF her
husband, when she went to live with
her daughter IN Monmouth, Oregon.
where she was at the time II her death.
She was a devoted christian, having
united with the Christian church soon
after returning 10 Grstiot an remaining
faithful unto the end. She was the
mother Of eight children, four OF whom
preceded her in infancy. the remain
ing four who survive her are II. P
Bogert, Eugene Bogert, Welcome John.
son and Jacob BOgert. She also leaves
i've brothers and four sisters 90 mourn
their loss. Mrs Mary j kellogg.
a - AAAN atAAs ANVIL w r,
Westport. ; D.; James Walker, DYKES
Mo Pima J Huxley. san Jose. Cal. /;
Chester Walker, Alma, Mich. George
y. Walker. Lsport. Mich Matilda Il %.
inson, Loomis. Mich Hortense Brown.
Midland, Mich. b. L Walker, Alma.
Mich. All Of those living in Michigan
were in attendance al the funeral, which
was held from the Townsend Sch Ool
House, March 80.
Mrs !. G. BARBER
On Friday evening Of last week &C.
CURED the death of an old snd respected
pioneer Of the county, Mrs. J. G. Bar.
Der. The funeral services were held
Sunday afternoon at two O'Clock, Rev.
Watson Of the Free Methodist church
officiating, and the remains inferred
in the Riverside cemetery.
DJuy Burdick was born in Spring.
field, New York, April ~. 1898, and
died In Alma, Mich. March %. 1908.
aged 90 years IL months and Is DAYS
When four years Of age she moved with
her parents 10 Williams county, Ohio
and resided there up to the time Of her
marriage 70 John G. Barber. which
occurred on the fourth day Of November
IS49.
They removed with their family 10
Oxford, Oakland county, Mich in iSeS.
where they resided until 1879, when
they then moved their family 20 Alma,
Mich.
John G. Barber died six years ago and
since that time Mrs. Barbar's health
has been failing She leaves I'VE
daue hters and four sons, twenty grand.
Children aud one great grandchild, three
sisters and one brother TO mourn the loss
OF a loving mother and a dear sister.
Within the last two years she has
suffered much from cancer OF the liver
and during that time her oldest daughter,
Mrs r. II. Co.'s, and husband, have been
taking care ef her.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-04-03
ELECTION NOTICE.

To the Electors Of the Township OF Arcadia.
County OF Gratot. and state OF Michigan:
Notice is hereby given that AZ the annual
township meeting. 10 be held in said township
on Monday. the sixth day OF April. A. ID 1913.
the following township officers are TO be elected
One supervisor, one clerk, one treasurer, one
township road commissioner, one justice OF the
peace tull term. one justice OF the peace for
two years Ito All vacancy one Justice OF the
peace for three years Ito MI vacancy also the
following state and county officers. one Justice
o. the supreme court. two regents OF the Uni
versity OF Michigan. one commissioner OF schools
for Gratiot county. The following amend.
ments 60 the constitution of the State OF Mich.
gan will also be submitted 10 the electors al
this time: An amendment 20 section OF
Article 6. relative 90 e rcuU courts. affecting the
counties of Bay and Washteuaw. An amend
ment 10 section 10 OF Article 10 providing for q
board o. county auditors in the counties or
Saginaw. Jackson Washtcnaw and Kent
The voting places FOR said election viii be a.
follows prcciaCt 40 lin the vacant store I'm
the opera house block. Precinct No. 2-ln the
Brock building on Suprrior.St
Dated this Nv cuty-fourth day OF March 1908.
BY order OF the Township Board OF Election
COmmi> siOuers. i-a4-sw
SETH A TvBBs Clerk OF Said Township.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-04-03
WILL BUILD TOLL LINE.

A meeting Of the directors Of the
Michigan Independent Telephone Con.
struction Co. was held in Alma last Fri.
day and Saturday, Mr.. G. Q. Trask. of
Springfield, Mo, Fred Messenger, OF
stanton, and Hamlin Ward Of Big
Rapids, being present. The company
has about completed the construction o
the plant at Springfield. No. and now
has under consideration the building OF
about 400 miles Of toll lines TO connect
with the southern part Of Missouri.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-04-03
REcIsrR ,rIo> NOTICE..

To the electors OF the Township OF Arcadia
County of Grauot. State OF Michigan;
Notice j. hereby given. that meeting OF the
Board of Registration OF the above named town
ship will be held in the clerks Office, Pollasky
Block. Alma, on
saturday. April 1. \. II. 1908,
Tor the purpose of registering the names or al
such persons who shalt be possessed of the nee
essary qualifications of electors and who may
apply for that purpose and that said Board OF
RegistratIon viii be in session on the day and
at the place aforesaid from nine O'Clock ia the
forenoon until five clock in the afternoon fol
the purpose aforesaid.
Dated this twenty fourth day of March. A. ID
1903.
BY order OF the Township Board OF Registra'
ton, leai-sw
sKTB A. TrRB. Clerk Of ssid Township
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-04-03
A BARNACLE FROM THE OREGON.

n Colburn showed US last Saturday
curiosity in the shape Of several pecu.
liarly formed shells fastened together
at the base, that are supposed to have
been taken from the bottom Of the
battleship Oregon. The barnacle was
sent TO Mr.. Colburn from Seattle, Wash,
by his grandmother, Mrs. y. p. Good.
rich.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-04-03

THE wholesale marriage business in
st. Joseph and South Haven during the
summer season is a disgrace to the state
and the VauZoeren bill compelling
couples contemplating marriage to Sc
cure their license several days in I'D
vance should be passed at this session
OF the Legislature.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-04-03

places near by, fixing mp the bad holes
in the roads. II all would take the same
interest and endeavor to improve the
condition OF our public highways. how
much better il would be.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-04-03

DE- 1BATE NOTES STATE al siohIss7
Il county OF Gratiot. Probate Court fa- ssis
county. - --Notl-e = hereby sivcu that ~
81 Gratot msde on the cgrs dsv ~ Ss-.h
~. l'N 81 months from thst date wt-, n
loNed Ter creditors 10 present Their cs.ms
- aluel tut estate ofte esiis Stoutenhuus at %
ssid county, deceased snd that an e-esif,-s III
salS eeoessed arr required 70 present their
sims 70 sad Probate Court ~ the Probate
.-.Se, ln the iiiAFe 81 Ithaca. for examination
and Allowance. on or before The as-s 80, M -
ssnoef next. and that such claims vii g. hesrd
,elore sslo Court on Tuesday the c}rd dsy %
Der next 81 ten o'clock Ia the foreDrs,r ~ So "a
those days ~ ~" ~
Dated Ithaca NArch 18th. A. n ipsS
- ISAAC :. SEAvKR, judge OF Probate
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-04-03

THE Republican township caucus last
week was spirited and the candidates
and their friends were aggressive and full
of fight, but after the dust had blown
away it was found that n splendid ticket
had been named. Every man on the
ticket is worthy Of the place for which
he has been nominated, and every one
of them ought TO b elected.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-04-03

1t IS reported that two ST. Louis alder.
men INDUCED in a little game OF fisti-
cuffs last Saturday night in which one
OF the participants became somewhat
dishgured for the time being. Truly
there is something doing in that city.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-04-03
ARCADIA TOWNSHIP TICKET.

For Supervisor
c. L DEIANAN.
For Clerk
RALPH J. GOODENOW.
For Treasurer
JOHN hush.
For COMMISSIONS OF Roads
+. 4. ELY.
For Justice OF the Peace Gull term
FRANCIS PALMER
For Justice OF the Peace three years.
WM. HUFFMAN
For Justice OF the Peace 1.-TWO years.
! j. SARrOR.
For Members Of Board of Review
ID l.. SHARRAR.
For Sholl lus rector
{. +. RENNER.
For Constable
GEORGE WILLARD,
OrrO SANDERHOFF.
ORRtN EDDY.
GUY HORTON.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-04-03

SENATOR BURROWS has returned 10
Michigan for a short visit He is de-
lighted with Cubas acceptance Of the
American terms as TO reciprocity and
thinks it will be wise TO complete the
legislation as soon as possible.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-04-03

Tom MAYS interesting cartoons in the
Detroit Journal are being missed by the
yonng and old of Alma and everyone
is wondering Whats de reason" The
fact OF the matter is that Tom has been
suffering from bad eyes for several years
and has taken two months trip tC
California in the hope that it will inn
prove his sight
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-04-03
Mhile Wise Doctors

are studying the bacillus Of consump-
ton, thoughtful laymen realize that a
bad cold accompanied by coughing,
sore throat and tightness across the
chest is too serious matter for delay
or experiment They also realize that
Allen Lung Balsam cures a common
cold IN q day or two. Obstinate cases
take more time. Of course.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-04-03

HOUSES in Alma at the present time
are as scarce as hens teeth, but with the
large number Of buildings in course Of
construction and those contemplated.
there will De plenty OF houses for all
corners in the course OF ninety DAYS.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-04-03

Now thar the winter coverings have
been removed from the village hydrsnts.
after being thoroughly tested. couple OF
coats Of dark green paint would give
them a fine appearance.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-04-03

IN a recent interview. Senator Alger
said: Il do not think there will be any
change in the administration. expect
to see President Roosevelt elected with.
ont the slightest trouble "
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-04-03

THIS is the time to make use Of the
village tive-ton roller and roll down the
lumpy places in the streets 80 that whe n
the spring rains come the water will
have chance 10 find the cutters.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-04-03

THE Modern Woodmen OF America
have become convinced that their rates
are too low to permit Of continued life
for the body and have started move.
men TO raise them There are 5000
members in Michigan.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-04-03
We Take the Chances.

If you have neuralgia of the stom.
ach, gastritis, nausea, furred tongue,
or a constant pain in the stomach, try
Majors Neural Pills. We guarantee
and recommend them. Bivins &
Rhodes.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-04-03

For Justice of the supreme Court
FRANK \ HOOK Err, OF Eaton.
For Regents OF the University
PErEk WHITE. Of Marquette.
Loyal T. kNAPPEN, OF Kent.
County.
For County Commissioning of Schools
CHARLES +. PIKE
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-04-03

THERE are two things that we must
have in this country, let IL cost what it
may. They are good schools and good
roads. Most every thing else will take
care Of itself, but these we must push
from morning till night. year in and
ont
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-04-03
Notice 10 Cemetery Lot Owners.

AL persons who are indebted to the
village Of Alma for lots In Riverside
Cemetery, are rtq oested 10 settle with
he village clerk for the same al once.
10 CEMETERY COMMITTEE
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-04-03

The state board Of fisheries have asked
for an appropriation Of $40 050 for the
coming two years.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-04-03

Corn planting time will soon be up
on rs ana there is yet no signs Of the
legislature adjourning.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-04-03

All persons indebted to d V. Hubbell
are requested 10 call and settle at once
Now located first door west Of American
express Office.
l253.tf d. V. HCBBELL.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-04-03

For the y K. A. meeting at Boston.
July 10, 1908. the Wabash road will
sell tickets At one fare plus 81 90 for the
round trip. Choice Of routes. Write
for handsome illustrated folder giving
full pariic alars.
+. A. PARMEI, A. G. p. A.,
% Adams St CHICAGO.