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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-03-20
OF X HIVE.

composed and read at the tenth annual an
niversary OF Smiley live, OF Elwell. when they
entertained company from sumner and Forest
Hill, February 26 1903 Published by request
Now there IS our Grand Lady Commander,
Lady Burns Is her name,
She = OF the Maccabee fame
Constant, faithful. true and kind
In Maccabee work she's never behind,
In ninety-three a deputy from Saginaw came
Lady o Herra was her name;
/ On February twenty four. OF ninety three
she OrgaLiZed a lodge here,
Called the Lady Maccabee
Our members numbered
Only ten. but on June
TNcnty-tOur we ms ituted
Two more. and Closed our
Charter before ninety-four.
In ninety five We began 10 thrive.
Though our hive was without.
We were live bees within
For with pluck and good courage
We were sure for TO win.
In ninety-six we met our first
Sorrow-since then we have
Buried FIVE more. But
Their memory We Will
/ Cherish forever as OF yOre.
Ninety seven passed quickly along:
We played the same tunes,
And sang tie same songs,
With now, and then new member
To join in our throng.
In nlnety-tlRnt, our ola goat OicQ-
our poor old goat-so true aud tried
Well IL was when We renovated
Our Hall. so then like Old
Folks h. had no stall.
In nineteen hundred will say.
We met in Alma on Maccabee day.
We captured two prizes would
Have you to know, so you see my
Friends we are not so slow.
IN nineteen hundred and one
We met with the contest and had some fun
our class numbered more than IA score
For our prize we got those spear
Holders Just down by the door.
And now in nineteen hundred and three
Seventy-sX members have we.
One charter member, Dora Dick, II dead;
some have married, others moved away
Only four are present here TO day.
For our banners we used our
ode cards, Just nailed on the wall,
And II was very small
Box, Il assure you, that
Contained our all
or socials and entertair ments we've had our
share.
To swell our hnanc and keep Us right there
But let me tell you my friends and will tell II
With pride, we er not so poor in our pocket
A. we appear on the outside.
How we came by our name am sure you
Would know. for We are subject of discourse
Wherever We 90. friend once to me said:
why didn't we call II Grannie or FrOwne
Or something instead of Smilie.'
"Why, said. ave are what our name implies
Ever ready and willing 10 capture prize;
For ! am very sure that is what you
VIII say, when our history
You hear, read here 10 day
There is a portrait of Col Smiley over there or
The wall. He is not 80 very large nor still
Very small and there is our bible
On our altar you see. lis "A gilt
To his name sake from Col Smiley.
Unfurl your banners. unfurl them vide,
Until our cOors float on every side;
And spread the glad tidings,
Ger sea and land. until victory
CCuQucrs and We go hand in hand.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-03-20

The landlord of the Downey House at
Lansing says that he lost III solid silver
after. dinner coffee spoons during the past
eight months, all of them carried away
by guests. Let's see, does anyone know
what Lansing hotel these Alma and
Ithaca politicians patronize-St. Louis
Republican. Leader. We would advise
the landlord of the Downey House to
look through the possessions OF the three
st. Louis representatives who recently
went to Lansing for the purpose of steal.
ing portion Of Bethany township and
adding it TO the city Of st. Louis. How
ever, il the above is all that is missing
from the hotel since these WORTHLESS paid
the city visit, the landlord can consider
himself lucky.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-03-20

ORDER Oh HEARlNG: state Of Michigan,
" County OF GratiOt, -: At a session of the
Probate Court for said County. held at the Pro
bate Office. in the Village OF Ithaca. on the 18th
day of March, in the year one thousand nine
hundred three li9O3
Present. Isaac s. Seaver. Judge OF Probate
In the matter Of the estate of Hannah II.
Smith, deceased.
on reading and filing the petition. duly veri-
fed, of Harry Cox, son of deceased. pray
ing that the administration of said estate may
be granted TO Byron X. Nevins or some other
suitable person
Thereupon il is ordered, That Monday, the
18th day OF April next. at 10 O'Clock
ia tho forenoon be assigned for the hearing OF
said petition, and that the heirs at.law
of said deceased and all other per-
SON interested I'm said estate are required TO
apr ,ar at session OF said court, then to be
hoi en- in the Probate ONCE. in the Village of
Ith ca and show cause, II any there be- why the
prs yer OF the petitioner should not be granted.
And II is further ordered, That said petitioner
give notice TO the persons interested in said es
tate. of the tendency OF said petition, and the
hea ring thereof, by causing copy OF this
order to be- published In The Alma Record a
newspaper printed and circulated in said Coun-
ty, for three successive weeks previous 10 said
day OF hearing.
3D4w IsAAcs SEAvER,
= Csesl) "a true copy) Judge of Probate.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-03-20
Additional Local News

A. l. Wagstaff was in Saginaw Thurs
day.
J. p. Fatty went to Saginaw Thurs
day.
j. A Bttner was in Saginaw ON busi.
ness Thursday.
Mrs Edward Hannah returned from
Detroit Tuesday night.
Mr.. and Mrs. III. ID. May, OF lthacP
visited their son. Geo. May, Wednesday
Henry Simons, of Wayne county,
visited his brother, Zack Simons,
Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. III. BoHfish, OF Mt
Pleasant, were the guests OF Mr.. and
Mrs. q. A. Bullock Tuesday.
Mrs. A. + Harris, who has been visit
ing her brother. s. V. Hollenbeck
during the past two months, returned
to her home in Bennington Thursday.
Gov. Bliss has appointed f r Hatha
way, of this place, as one OF the dele
gates to attend the National and Inter
national Good Roads convention to be
held in ST. Louis, Mo, April p, 2S and
80.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-03-20

ORDER OF HEARlNG:-State of Michigan
~ County OF Gratiot. SIS: At a session OF the
Probate Court for said County. held at the Pro
bate OAice, in the Village of Ithaca on the goth
day OF February in the year one thousand
nine hundred and three
Present Isaac 5. Seaver, Judge Of Probate.
In the matter of the estate OF Celestia
Stoutenberg. deceased
On reading and fling the petition duly verified
of Charlotte w Hood, daughter OF deceased
praying that the adm nistration of said estate
may be granted 10 John T. Swigart or some
other suitable person.
Thereupon ii l. ordered, That Monday the
23rd day OF March, next, at 10 O'Clock in the
forenoon, be assigned for the hearing OF said
petition. and that the heirS-at-aw OF said de-
ceased and all other persons interested in said
esate.are required 10 appear al a session OF said
Court, then TO be holden In the Probate Office
la the tlage OF Ithaca aud show cause II any
there be, Why the prayer CT he petitioner
should not be granted:
And Il Is further ordered. That said petitioner
give notice 10 the persons Interested in said
estate OF the pendency OF said petition, and the
hearing thereof, 10y causing copy OF this order
10 be published In the ALMA RECORD, a news
paper printed and circulated in said County
three successive weeks previous TO said day OF
hearing
ISAAC s. SEAvER. Judge OF Probate.
A true copy. Seal. 2-27-4w
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-03-20
Our Schools
Mrs. Dallas called Wednesday.

Mrs, Dallas called wednesday.
Aria Holiday visited school Friday.
Rev. II. S. Higgins conducted chapel
Wednesday.
Mr.. Malcolm. Of Ann Arbor, made us
short call Monday.
Miss Marsh is still absent on account
OF the illness Of her mother. The school
extends Sympathy.
Baseball work is progressing rapidly.
Many candidates are out each night
working for positions.
The athletic association is indebted
to the janitor for the new back-stop,
which he has erected. We acknow-
ledge your loyalty, Mr.. Gage.
The juniors will give their "Hit and
Miss" entertainment to night, March
20. This promises to be one OF the best
entertainments ever given by any
class of the high school. Come and
see what the juniors can furnish in
the way OF amusement.
The debating club have made ar
rangements with the literary society
of Ithaca high school for series OF
debates. The first debate will be held
at Ithaca. Tie question as chosen by
Ithaca being, "Resolved, That the
Division of the Turkish or Ottoman
Empire Among the Christian Powers
of Europe Would be Justifiable."
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-03-20
Alma College

The March Albanian came out yester-
day.
School closes today for ten days
vacation.
Miss Kate Taylor is suffering with
the grip.
Miss Beryl Kefgen was called TO her
home in Cass City Saturday by her
mothers illness.
Mrs. Kingsbury went to Greenville
Wednesday, where she will make her
home in the future.
Miss Bertha Higbee went TO Wacous-
ia, Mich, Tuesday morning, to spend
the vacation with her grandmother.
The Electrogravure Engraving Co.,
of Detroit, has made new cuts OF the
college buildings for use in advertising
that are very fine.
Steps have been taken by which the
college will apply through the literary
societies for membership i'll the Michigan
Oratorical League.
Final arrangements have been made
for ten OF the Y. Nj. g. A men TO go
to Greenville Wednesday morning TO
conduct a five days series of special
religious meetings.
During the past two weeks nearly one
hundred new volumes have been added
to the library. The list comprises many
educational and scientific books, some
fiction and several additions to the
classical library.
The attendance at the indoor meeting
in the gym" Saturday evening was
good The most interesting performance
on the program was Whitney's high
kicking. Without competition he kicked
eight feet II inches with ease and grace
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-03-20
Churches and Societies

The quarterly meeting Of the f. NJ.
church will be held on Friday OF this
week and continue over the Sabbath.
Rev. j. A. Watson will be in charge.
The subject of the morning sermon at
the Presbyterian church will be, "A
Blank Check" The evening subject
will be. The Bible Gone, What Them"
All are welcome.
The sermon for Sunday morning ct
the Baptist church will be 1.-THE Higher
Life" The evening subject will be,
1.-The Murderer his Defense and
Sentence" All are welcome.
Sunday morning at the NJ. E. church
the pastor will preach the first of series
on great church doctrines, taking az his
subject, "What Is Conversion" The
evening subject will be The Death of
the Soul, What Is 1t, How Brought
About?
The Womans club will meet at the
home of Mrs. j. II. Lancashire on Mon.
day next.
The Bay View Reading club will meet
with Mrs. l.. J. Streggow on Monday
evening next.
EuelWelss w. NJ. 4, y. ~. N, OF I. .,
is preparing TO entertain Brig. Gen.
w. ii. LOOMS about the middle of April
at which time Gen. Loomis will install
the officers of the company.
Fitz James Lodge No. 90, X. of p,
worked the third rank at the regular
meeting last Tuesday night. Three
new applications were received and it is
proposed to give the first rank TO all
three candidates on Tuesday evening of
next week.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-03-20
LITERARY NOTES.

Easter is made the keynote of The
Designer for April, not only in the
fashions and millinery, but in the general
reading matter and illustrations.
Among the articles of especial note are
Easter Lilies" by Walden Fawcett.
How Some Bachelor Maids Keep
House by Mary Kilsyth, and "Types of
Childhood" by DR. Sarah A. French
Battey. "a Lily Maid" by Martha Nc.
Oulloch- Williams Gan Afternoon with
the Doctor" by Bertha b. Green, and
"Adriel and the Rain Deer by Vincent
Van Marter Deeds supply the fiction and
charming spring time poems are contri-
buted by Theodosia Garrison, Harvey
Peake, Blanche Allyn Bane and b. A.
Hitchcock. "Lace and Embroidery" is
the department which will most interest
the fancy. worker, while those in search
for appropriate entertainments for the
season will avail themselves of Easter
Egg Parties" by Mary Dawson and IAN
April Fool Party" by Mary DOVE
Buzzelle.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-03-20
Wonderful Resources of the West.

If you are looking for a home and
want to visit the west you can do so
with very little expense as the Union
Pacific will sell one. way colonist tickets
every day at the following rates from
Missouri river terminals Until June
10th $50. 90 to San Francisco, Los Angeles
and many other California points, until
April Both. $1,000 to Ogden, Salt Lake
City, Butte, Anaconda and Helena
$22. 30 Spokane and Wanatchee; $25. 90
to Portland, Tacoma, Seattle. and many
other Oregon and Washington points.
From Chicago and ST. Louis proportion.
ately low rates are in effect by lines con-
Meeting with the Unto II Pacific.
The Union Pacific has extended terri
tory to which round trip homeseekers
excursion tickets will be sold as follows
FROM Missouri river terminals TO many
points in Kansas, Nebraska and Colo.
RADIO; to many points in Wyoming, Utah,
Montana and Idaho; TO many points in
Oregon and Washington, one fare plus
81 90 for the round trip. Tickets on
sale March Il, April and 81, May 10
and 10, June and l6, 1908. For full
information call on or address +. b.
Choate. q. A., 1876 Woodward ave.,
Detroit, Mich.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-03-20
A SOUVENIR OF ALMA,
An illustrated Book soon To be Issued by
the Members of the VI. T.. Church.

An Illustrated Book soon To be Issued by
the Members of the VI. 4. Church.
We are informed that the M. +.
church is planning the issue of souvenir
volume of the village, as q means Of
raising money for a parsonage fund.
The proposed volume is to set forth in
a graphic way, by the art of abundant
illustrations, ell that is worthy in the
line Of our industrial, commercial, social
fraternal, educational and religious life.
1t will be illustrated by cuts of promi-
nent buildings, factories, residence. ETC.,
and will carry the likenesses OF promi-
nent individuals, organizations, etc. 1t
will set forth the advantages Of the
tow from the standpoint Of health,
business, education and morality. 1t is
proposed to make it gem from the
rinter's standpoint, fit TO be preserved
as q valued souvenir and to be sent out
as an advertisement of the best village
in the state. Its issue az this time Of
larger things in our village life, seems
particularly opportune and we bespeak
for it the largest success, both on the
score Of its own merits, and the ends to
be served by its publication.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-03-20
Not a Minute to Lose

If you are wet and feel chilled to the
bone, after tramp through a storm
Get into dry clothes at once and warm
your insides with a teaspoonful OF
Perry Davis Painkiller, in hot water
with a little sugar. Thus you will
avoid a cold, and, possibly, a long
sickness. The precaution is worth
while. There Is but one Painkiller,
Perry Davis.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-03-20

DROBATE NOTICE: State of Michigan, Coun.
i ty OF Gratiot, SIS: Notice T. hereby given
that the final account OF William T. Pitt the ad
ministrator OF the estate OF James L. Shuts
late OF Gratiot County, Michigan, deceased, will
be allowed by me at the Probate Office, in the
Village OF Ithaca, in said county, on Saturday. The
llth day of April next, at 10 O'Clock a. m. of
said day.
Dated Ithaca March 18th, A d., 1903.
ISAAC ). SEAvER, Judge Of Probate.
(seh) 3.20-iw
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-03-20

OUR merchants are complaining Of
adullness, but as the roads leading into
Alma are almost impossible one cannot
blame the farmer from staying at home,
il for nothing else but on the grounds
of humanity.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-03-20

THE Gratiot county roads, at the
present time. are in an almost impass'
able condition. An old resident said
the other day that he had not seen them
IN such bad shape in fifteen years.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-03-20
EXCURSIONS
VIA ThE
pERE MARQUETTE
LOW RATER WEST.

LOW RITTER WEST.
The Pere Marquette Railroad Com.
pany will sell during March and April
tickets to the west at very low rate, and
round trip home seekers tickets first and
third Tuesdays
Quick time and lowest rates. Gall on
or write for particulars to,
w. O. BRITToN,
ID. p. A, Saginaw, Mic
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-03-20

WHAT little winter wheat that is
raised in Gratiot county wintered beauti-
fully and is showing a fine growth.
Clover looks we'll aud assure the farmers
a good crop. Live stock came drought
the winter in fine shape.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-03-20

JAMES II POUND, of Detroit, has been
chosen 70 fill the vacancy at the head OF
the Democratic state ticket for justice
of the supreme court.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-03-20
REPUBLICAN CAUCUsEs.

The Republicans OF Arcadia township will
meet In caucus in the vacant store In the opera
house block on Friday. March q, at 200 p' IN,
for the purpose OF putting in nomination town
shin tic set and the transaction of such other
business as may come before the caucus.
By ORDER Con-.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-03-20

The Republicans OF the township OF Pine
River will meet in caucus at town hall on Fri.
day March q, at 200 y. m, for the purpose OF
putting IA nomination township ticket ana the
transaction of such other business as may come
before the caucus BY ORDER or CON.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-03-20

JUDGE ALFRED J. MURPHY has denie
a new trial 10 Frank .. Andrews, the
bank wrecker.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-03-20

Mud, mud, oceans of mud every.
where
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-03-20

Strength and vigor come Of good
food, duly digested. Force, a ready-to-
serve wheat and barley food, adds no
burden, but sustain, nourishes, in.
vigorates."
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-03-20

NO SO. Is one of the finest farms in
Gratiot county. so acres, 81 miles
from Alma. Good buildings, orchard,
etc, bargain for some one. Terms
to suit purchaser.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-03-20

STRENUOUS efforts are being made to
have parole granted Frank &. Andrew
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-03-20

NO. 80. Farm of 100 acres, I26 under
cultivation. House and two large
barns. 10 acres seeded TO grass, will
sell as one farm, or will divide it.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-03-20

NO. II. SO acre farm, S miles from
Alma. Will sell or exchange for prop.
erty in Alma. SIS acres improved
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-03-20

No. 40. Farm OF so acres, IS under cul.
tivation, u acres good timber, good
house, barn, windmill and other i'm.
provements. Price 81 900. Good To-
cation.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-03-20

NO. 81. 10 acres, good house, barn and
other buildings, good we'll, etc. A
bargain. Price, $500.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-03-20

NO. 81. Forty acres of land, 81 inn
proved, in good neighborhood. near
school. Price $3.50.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-03-20

No. For sale or exchange Tor other
property, fine modern room house
and lot, gas, water works, barn, etc.
Ypslanti, Mich.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-03-20

NO p. 40 acres ofland in Newark
mostly improved. 20 acres OF timber
Price, $25 per acre.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-03-20

NO. "a. For sale or ex ,hange for other
property, 30 acres OF land near good
town and ? lots III the town on which
are good house, good barn and other
buildings.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-03-20
REPUBLICAN STATE TICKET.

For justice Of the supreme Court
FRANK a, HOOK Err, of lton.
For Regents OF the University
PETER WHITE, Of Marquette.
LOYAL + kNAPPEN, OF Kent.
County.
For County Commissioner OF Schools
CHARLES +. PIKE.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-03-20

NO %. Farm OF 50 acres; price, 81 500.
Will sell or exchange for other prop
erty.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-03-20

NO IS For sale or exchange. a SPLEEN
did farm of 200 acres, 20 miles north
OF Grand Rapids; SIS per acre; 100
under pillow, 20 acres nearly clear, S.
acres of timber; fine apple and peach
orchard, lots OF small fruit, flowing
we'll, 10 room house, large barn and
other buildings several hundred dol
lars in tools. stock and lumber 90 in
the deal; terms easy.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-03-20

NO. 80. 40 acres OF land 81 acres i'm
proved. Good frame house, orchard
etc, $1,000.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-03-20
FARM PROPERTY.

No. 80. For sale, corner lot. Good
business location. Alma.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-03-20

NO. ~. For sale or exchange for other
property, farm of 65 acres, IS under
cultivation; good land price low;
terms easy.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-03-20

OTHER PROPERTY FOR SALE.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-03-20

NO 81. Is fine ten room honse, good
location, one and one-fourth acres OF
land. Barn, fruit trees, flowing we'll,
etc Price, $500. Terms TO suit
purchaser.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-03-20

NO. II. For sale. farm of SO acres; so
acres in a good state Of cultivation,
good buildings, orchard, etc. price,
$500.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-03-20

No. %. House and lot in Alma; good
house, good location. Price, 5000.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-03-20

NO rs. Good room house, lots,
flowing we'll, small fruits, etc. Price,
S-co
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-03-20

NO ~. House and lot in Alma; new
house. Price, $1,000.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-03-20

NO. 90. Is a good business investment.
A property in Alma paying I2ls per
cent, 10000. Terms easy.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-03-20

NO. TO- For sale, a good house and
barn, Alma, including one-half acre
of land. Price, $1,000.