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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-06-19
RESOLUTION OF THANKS.

Ii a meeting OF the Alma fire department last
Tuesday night. Eesolutions were passed appoint
ing the undersigned committee 70 make public
acknowledgment for the ready assistance
offered by the business men. citizens and village
officials in making the convention OF the Mich
gan State Firemen : association the success II
was. Particularly do the members OF the fire
department wish 70 thank President G.. >
Young, Mr.. T. Il. Hathaway, Mr.. W. A. Bahlke,
MI. Jas. @. Kress. Or. G. :. Browning, DR. Vim
Kelly, Miss Hill, Miss whiting, the Alma band,
the mandolin club and tn kathbone Sisters.
CARTS BROwN,
JOSEPH F.. SARTOR, JR.
ID. G. ANDERSON,
Committee.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-06-19
$1,000 Chicago to St. Paul, Min.
neapOliS and Return.

Via Chicago q North Western R'y.
$1,000 to Duluth and Superior and re-
turn. From Chicago daily throughout
the summer, good returning October 81.
Four fast trains leave Chicago $500 a..
m, $3.50 n. m 6:30 p IN. (electric) and
1000 p. m. Luxurious equipment, din
ing car service unequaled. For tickets
and reservations, apply to your nearest
agent or address,
w. H. GUERIN, II Campus Martins,
Detroit, Mich. I7.2C
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-06-19
Short Jaunts for Busy People.

Is the title of the handsomely illus
trated booklet, issued by the Chicago q
Northwestern R'y, briefly describing
nearby summer resorts, with informa-
ton as to summer hotels and boarding
houses, railroad and hotel rates, etc.
Sent on receipt Of 3 cent gtamp by w.
b. KNIsKERN, Passenger Traffic Mana
ger, % Fifth Ave., Chicago.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-06-19
5000 TO Colorado and Return

Via Chicago q North Western R'y.
First.class tickets from Chicago TO Den.
yer, Colorado Springs and Pueblo, daily
beginning June l.. Correspondingiy low
rates from all points east. Only one
night to Denver from Chicago and the
Central States. Two fast trains daily.
Personally conducted excursion in tour
list sleeping cars.
w. II. Guerin, II Campus.M Martins
Detroit, Mich.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-06-19

AND now that the state firemen's con-
vention is over, the Fourth to he cele-
brated in Ithaca, nc big c~ircuses heard
from this year, the next celebration and
big crowd will be August Goth, the day
the Woodmen and Royal Neighbors hold
their annual picnic.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-06-19
ALL We ASK

is whether you believe in buying the very
best. If you are satisfied with anything
else, il is useless for us,to waste your time
and ours as we'll, because we do not be-
but the top-notchers in any line, and
that is why we advocate in such decided
terms the paint we are handling, Rogers
Best Ready Mixed Paints. The surest
proof of any articles worth is the con.
slant and repeated demand for it, and
Best Ready Mixed Paints have demons
trated beyond the shadow of a doubt
that they stand high in the estimation
of those who have used them, and,
when once used. are neve followed by
substitutes. Any good salesman can
sell an article to most people who are
in need OF some such thing, but he will
never get a repeat order unless his stuff
is good. Best Ready Mixed Paints are
best not only in name, but in reputs-
fiOn
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-06-19
SpeCia Summer Rates.

Via Chicago 81 North. Western Ry.
For round trip tickets during the sum
mer season to ST. Paul, Minneapolis,
Duluth, Ashland. Waukesha, Devils
Lake, Gogebic, Lake Geneva, Madison,
Marquette, Lake Mills, Green Lake,
Lake MinBetonka, and other summer
resorts OF Wisconsin, Northern Michi-
gan and Minnesota, Yellowstone Ma.
tional Park, Oregon, Washington and
Alaska. Descriptive pamphlets colo.
RADIO" "Oalifornia" and Hints TO
Tourists" giving detailed information.
mailed upon application to w. b. KINIs-
KERN, =. Z. NJ, Chicago, Ill. 1870
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-06-19
Elks Reunion, Baltimore Md.

For the Elks Reunion, Baltimore, Md,
the Wabash Road will sell tickets July
Is and 10 at one fare for the round trip,
extreme limit July 81. Special train
will leave Detroit via Wabash and lie.
high Valley at 10 80 p. m. Saturday,
July IS. Write %intinerary. Side trips
to New York. Washington and Atlantic
City. r. A. Palmer, A. @. p. A., r. s.
Green wood, M. p. A., S8i Marquette
Bldg, Chicago.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-06-19

Forty Acres Of Land to Clear.
l have forty acres Of land situated
four and one.half miles south of Alma
that l wish to let to some responsible
party to clear and put in shape for the
plow. Address
1262.tf +. w. BROWN, Alma, Mich
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-06-19
CARD OF

The Rathbone Sisters of Alma wish 10 thank
the citizens who 30 Kindly assisted them In
serving the banquet for the fremen at the con
vention last week, aud especially 10 Mr..
Sprague OF the Rockingham dairy farm for
favors extended in supplying cream, TO MI. Yer
meulen, the young ladies and Others for cour-
tesies extended. BY ORDER COM.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-06-19
Important Notice..

Important! To Master Masons. Members Of
the Gratiot County Masonic Burial Association.
The annual meeting for the election OF officers
and other business pertaining to the a~ssocia-
ton VIII be held A. Masonic Temple, Ithaca
Day, June 2tth. 1903 at 2 80 p. m.
G. N. Brown, Pres. II. c. Bsrstow, Sec; WI.
bur Nelson, Treas.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-06-19
Txeursions to Boston.

Excursions To Boston.
For the n. +. A. meeting at Boston,
July 6 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 particulars.
f. A. PARMEL, A. G.. p. A.,
81 Adams ST., Chicago.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-06-19
YOUNG MAN. BUY

/ have a number OF fine building lots
that l will sell at n low price and on
easy terms. Gall and see me and make
q start toward a home, by securing one
OF these desirable lots.
1266-tf tBERT HAYES.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-06-19
The Northwestern Line.-lm.
ported Japanese Fans,

a set OF four attractive japanese fans
issued by the Chicago q North Western
Ry. gent to any address securely packed
on receipt of 10 cents TO pay postage.
w. b KINIsLERN, Pass. Traffic Manager,
% Fifth Ave, Chicago, Ill. 1920
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-06-19
ARCADIA FARMERS CLUB PICNIC.
VIII he Held AT the Home of Mr.. and Mrs
Geo. Irish ON July 9TH.

Preparations are being made for a
good time at the picnic Of the Arcadia
Farmers club at the home Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Geo. Irish on Saturday, July 4th.
The following is the program: Read.
ing, Mrs. Edwin Adams; reading, Mrs.
Bert Bailey recitation. Katie Stadel-
berger; music, Mrs. Ray Wheaton; SO.
lection, Mrs. E. III. Doane; recitation,
Mrs. Abbie Wolfe.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-06-19
SANITARY Td42sl


To he recipients OF this paper who have not
regularly subscribed therefor we wish 10
announce that the Sanitarium Company have
decided TO send the paper gratis. for a time to
all former guests at the sal itarium.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-06-19

Modern Woo6man Picnic and Rally
at Grand Rapids, June oath.
Train will leave Alma at 7:l0 a. m
Rate 81 So. See posters, or ask agents
for particulars.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-06-19

TRAVELLING is cheap just at present
between Detroit and Cleveland-rate
% cents-while the rate war is IN.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-06-19
HAVE SAILED FOR EUROPE.
Mr.. and Mrs. 4. w. Wright Will Visit in
England and Wales for Two Months.

Mr.. and Mrs. A. w. Wright, accom-
panied by their nephew, John March.
mont, left Monday for Montreal, where
they expected to sail Wednesday on
the steamer Lake Erie for London, Eng.
where they will make an extended visit
and Their go to Bath and other places in
that country, also visiting Wales for a
few days before returning home on
August 10Th. DR.. J.. III. Lancashire &C.
companied them as far as Detroit.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-06-19

THE total number of students who re-
ceived diplomas at the u. of NJ. Thurs.
day was sic.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-06-19

THE Detroit base ball club are again
near the bottom OF the ladder-Wash-
iDgton holds that round.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-06-19

Sunday Excursion to Toledo.
The next Sunday excursion to Toledo
over the Ann Arbor II. r. will be given
June 2lst. Special train will leave AL.
ma at 6 AZ o. m. Fare for round trip
81 80. Children under twelve years Of
ACE half the adult rate.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-06-19
CURSIO
VIA ThE
PEREM MARQUETTE

Grand Rapids, Sunday June %
Train will leave Alma at 8 40 a. III.
Rate sl.55 See posters, or ask agents
for particulars.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-06-19

STATE OF MICHIGAN. %.
COUNTY or GRATIOr,
!, Ely Brewbaker, Cashier Of the "
bank, DO solemly swear that the abQSssiaa
true 70 the best Of my knowledge andXkf.
ELY BREWBAKrP
Subscribed and sworn q before mls
day of June, 1904. JOIN :. kN0sRI
N5agl
CORREcT-Auest
a. w. WRllHr. ; d,
W s. TURCK.
l.. A. SHARP,
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-06-19
PEPoRT OF THE CONDITION OF
The First State BanI
ALMA, MICH.

at the close of business June g I9t
called for by the Commissions O.!
Banking Department
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-06-19
STATE OF MICHIGAN. s.
TnHE~ or En.TnI -

gro C. PARSONS
WIN A BAHLKE. yDbstl'
L. n. hAYT.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-03-14

St. MARYs, March IL = Quite a
sensation was created here when a
warrant for the arrest of John Bed
doe was sworn out by Mrs. John
Judy, charging him with criminalIy
assaulting her two daughters, Mary,
aged ID, and Elizabeth a.ed 16
Beddoe alleges that 1t Is scheme
to blackmail him, and he refused to
enter into any compact looking
towards compromose outside OF
court. He claims to only know
the girls by sight, and denies ever
having spoken to them.
Beddoe Is the head blacksmith In
the tool shops of the OH Well
Supply company at this place, and
Is known to have amassed a small
fortune. He Is held In high regard
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-03-14
SENSATION CREATED
AT ST. MARYS

In general here, and the accusations
made by the woman are given but
little credence by the better citizens
who have known the Judy family
or years.
Mr.. Beddoe informed a friend
who had interested himself In the
case that Mrs. Judy approached
him earlier In the day and offered
to Withdraw the charges If he
would pay her SIS. H said he
refused the offer and intended to
show to the public that he Is inno-
cent of any such charges as were
made against him.
Beddoe was taken into custody
and waived examination before the
Justice He was bound over In the
sum of $500, which he furnished.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-03-14
Mothers Meeting.

The Mothers Meeting" at Mrs.
Victor Stanford's, of Benton street,
yesterday afternoon was largely at
tended and one of the most inter
esting and pleasant affairs of the
week. The peerless leader, Mrs
Sanders, prefaced the selections
that were read with her usual grace
and tact, ,whichlgave an interest and
deeper impression of the object OF
Mothers meetings.
During an interval Misses Stand .
ford and Clawson favored the ladies
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-03-14

G. w. Allen. the genial travelling
passenger agent of the B. & o. R.
R arrived In the city last evening
and left this morning for points
south. Mr.. Aliens mission here
was to arrange for the transporta
tlon of Mountain StateCommaudery
20 the State Conclave, which is 10
be held at Parkersburg May 18Th
20 18th inclusive. Also, for The
annual session of the Supreme
Grand Lodge, Benevolent aud Pro
tective Order of Elks, to be held In
Baltimore July 21st, 22nd and 23rd.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-03-14
TWO IMPORTANT EVENTS

The Baltimore lodge will do the
honors of the cccaslont and which
Is one of the fuest of the orgauiza.
ton.
The corclave will undoubtedly
be the greatest In the history OF this
remarkable organization, which has
increased In numbers In greater
proportion than any other benevo-
lent society. = In 1896, at the At
lantic City convention the total
membership was 4o,coo, while to-
day the entire number enrolled IS
10000, showing this remarkable
increase, in seven years, OF 10000.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-03-14

w, A. Ream the druggist return
ed home from a visit to this city
last Friday, to find his clerk Harry
Burton, a SIS overcoat, and the cash
from ten days sales missing Mr..
Ream has good reasons for believ.
Ing the missing articles all went
together.
Burton halls from Cleveland,
Ohio, He was employed by Mr..
Ream three or four weeks ago, Mr..
and Mrs. Ream let early last week
on a visit tc this city and Zanes'
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-03-14

with some very fine music, Miss
Stamford at the piano and Miss
Clawson with the violin. For one
so young In years Miss Clawson
displays a wonderful gift both in
vocal and instrumental music. Miss
Stanford has been a recognized
favorite In music for Some time.
Mrs. Stamford served fine coffee
with a delectable luncheon. Mrs.
Sanders will have the meeting In
April.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-03-14
LEFT WITH THE Cash

Vile. A message was sent Thurs
day notifying him of Buttons sud-
den disapearance, and he went
home at once. He found the facts
to be as stated above.
Officers all along the line have
been notified to be on the lookout
for Burton. A description has been
wired to different points, and pho
tographs sent to the police. 1t Is
altogether probable that he will be
arrested sooner or later.
Mr.Ream estimates his loss at
about 500.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-03-14

At about 3 o'clock this afternoon
Geo. W, Craig net with an acci'
dent at the wharfboat, while assist.
Ing In loading an engine on
wagon, that came near proving
fatal. Mr.. Craig is teamster In
the employe of the Carter Oil com
pany, and in transferring 1t
from the wharf boat to the
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-03-14

Junior Endeavor $50 P. m.
Senior Endeavor $50 p. m.
Sunday School 9:45 a m. Prayer
meetings Wednesday I. 81 p. m.
All are cordially welcomed to-
this church. Seats are free. Strar'
gers in the city temporarily or per-
manently are invited to these serv'
ices and, to make this their church
home.
CATHOLIC.
There will be the regular ser
vices at the Holy Rosary church to.
morrow-S:3o and 1890 a. m
Sunday school at 2:So p. m. Vespers
and benediction at 7:3o p. m.
Lenten devotions every Friday
evening at 7.3o throughout Lent. >
All are most cordially Invited to
these services.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-03-14

The world Is surely growing
kinder and better. This truth Is
emphszied as we watch the local
candidate who has grown so kind
and Jelly that he sees a bosom
friend In every man he meets He
spends his money freely and he
helps the.needy poor. He goes to
church on Sunday and he thinks
his chances sure. He asks about
your family, your servants and
your dogs. He chaperones at the
dances and he is not afraid of fogs.
o, he is a sanguine, buoyant friend,
this iocund candidate. he IS with
vou in he early morn ard With yor
Wheu is late"
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-03-14
The Churches.

Episcopal
There will be services conducted
Sunday morning at 1880 O'Clock
at St. Paul's church. Sunday school
at 3 p. m. All are cordially In
vited to these services.
Baptist.
Morning-e:45 Sunday School.
III o'clock preaching, "Jesus Christ
and Him Cruci6ed and Why"
Evenlng-7:3o preaching: "The
Human and Divine"
All are cordially invited to these
services and especially those not at
tending church elsewhere.
Methodist.
Sabbath School at Gas CHI. Yard
superintendent. Preaching at II
o'clock. Subject The Cross"
Junior League at 2'3o In the church.
Afternoon service at 2;3o In the
High School Auditorium subject
Down Grade" Senior League at
6:2u In the church. Preaching at
7:3o in the school Auditorium,
Subject "The Last of an Insulted
King. Preaching by Rev. Hatha'
way.
Presbyterian.
Rev. Thomas A. Anderson pastor.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-03-14
HAD A CLOSE CALL

wagon 1t slipped away from
the men knocking Mr.. Craig into
the river. In the fall his head
came in contact with small boat
which rendered him unconscious
for a few minutes, and had 1t not
been for timely assistance the
helpless man would have met a
watery grave. AS we went to press
he bad nearly recovered from his
unpleasant experience.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-03-14

Some more big real estate deals
on North Wells street are likely to
soon be closed.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-03-14
Presbyterian.

Rev. Thomas A. Anderson pastor.
Services at II a. N and 7:3o P. n
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-01-12
Polo Games,

At Loweil--LoweIL 9; Lawrence. 8.
At Lawrence-L owell,E7 Lawrence,
P. Nj.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-01-12
HAZlNG AT ANNAPOLIS.
Midshipman Pearson Has Broken Jaw
Other MILDLY Locked Up.

Annapolis. Jan 1l.-As a result of a
fight between Midshipman Robert II.
Pearson, a member of the fourth class,
from Concord, n. H.. and Francis q.
Blasdel of New York the former is in the
hospital with broken jaw and Blasdel
is locked up. The affair occurred, last
Sunday night. and was the result of Pear
sons refusal to be hazed by upper class
men.
The upper class men had been rum
ming him and some time ago he is SAID
TO nave tainted under the ordeal. He was
accused OF cowardice and was required TO
fight a third class man. Blasdell was pit
ted against him and in the first round
broke Pearsons jaw. The latter how
ever continued to fight until the hfth
round when a first class man stopped the
contest.
1t is reported that a first class man was
refelee and that seconds were chosen by
the men from their respective classes.
Blasdei has been placed under arrest and
Others connected with the affair will
probably be arrested by the academy au-
thorlsies, who are determined to punish
the guilty parties.
Young Parsons father. Hon. Edward
~ Pearson, secretary of state OF New
Hampshire. arrived here. tonight, and
visited his son. Mr.. Pearson will not mix
in the affair, but will leave it entirely in
the hands of the naval authorities.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-01-12
MINISTER BOWEN SAILS
From Venezuela to Help Settle Her
Troubles With Powers.

La Guaira, Jan. 11-United States Min
lister Bowen left Caracas, this morning,
at o'clock, for La Guaira on his way to
Washington
President Castro, all the members OF
ministry. the leaders of Caracas society
aud all the German residents of the city,
the British colony and other foreigners
assembled at the railroad station to bid
him farewell. There was also large
gathering OF the general public ana the
station was too small 10 contain all those
who cane tc see the minister off. The
English residents of Caracas. led by Mr..
Almond, superintendent of the Caracas
La Guaira Railroad Mr.. Wallis, mana
ger of the telephone company. and Mr..
Cherry. presented Mr.. Bowen with an ad,
dress thanking him for the service he hao
rendered the community.
The train bearing the minister reached
here at half past eleven. He was re
ceived by the local officials and officers
from the Dolphin. AS Mr.. Bowen lett
the wharf in launch he was acclaimed
by the people of the port. He boarded
the Dolphin, which was anchored in the
harbor at noon. and received salute OF
l6 guns. The Dolphin then left for the
north.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-01-12

This amount, as well as the preseni
assessed value of money at interest, IL
less than six years ago. Now What
has become OF the funds thus with
drawn from the banks? Only small
portion could have been expended by
the depositors fox. their present needs.
Much the larger portion has been re-
invested outside of the banks. The
very fact that the money at interest
and the personal property valuation
have not increased during the time,
shows conclusively that these funds
have not been found for the purpose OF
taxation. If the funds thus Withdrawn
had remained in the savings banks
they would now have been paying over
$4,000 a year in tax to the State. How
much are they now paying?
AS before stated. in 1908, a tax was
placed upon the average reserve and
undivided profits of the savings banks.
This has increased the amount of taxes
paid annually something like $4,000
1t is claimed by the banks that to tax
any portion of these funds is unwise
and unjust. This claim, to some ex-
tent. seems to be true, especially with
regard to the tax upon undivided pro-
fits. This account is the very fund
being collected for the payment of the
tax to the State. as well as other
necessary expenses and dividends. Thus
the banks pay a tax upon the tax paid
to the State. 1t seems more reasonable
to tax the reserve, as the larger the
amount of this fund the better able
are the institutions to pay any expense
charges. The banks claim, however,
that this is a fund which the State
compels them to accumulate and that
it then turns about and, by taxing it,
does the very thing to most discourage
its accumulation.
The savings banks have for. years
paid a tax generally admitted to have
been too large. When this tax was
first placed upon these institutions,
the State took less than ZIP of the
net profits and the depositors received
HIP in dividends. while now the State
takes very nearly "A of such profits
and the depositors receive a little more
than q Whenever they have asked
for reduction of this tax they have
been denied, mainly because the State
needed the revenue thus received.
They have been asked to point out
some other source of revenue if this |
tax should be reduced. Thus the bur-
den has been placed upon them and
they have borne it patiently without
any attempt to dodge single provision
of the tax law. In some instances, UNI
der the peculiar provisions of the pres
emf statute they might have changed
their investments without the loss of a
dollar of gross income thereby saving
- Of I ha of !
taxes. They have not done this. They !
have lived UP to the spirit of the law, |
and now when the financial condition
of the State is such as to warrant it, !
they expect the relief they surely need !
the relief that has been promised |
them. We confidently assert that if |
this relief is granted, it will not be
many years before the increase in their |
deposits will again make the amount |
of the tax, even at the lower rate F,
asked for, equal to that now paid.