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Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-12-24

Miss Virginia Waters, of Hardin
College, is spending the Holidays at
her home in Reform, Galloway county.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-12-24

Mrs. NJ. L Jones' many friends will
be glad TO know she Is able to be up.
Mrs. Jones was very severely injured
IN q run away a few weeks ago.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-12-24

President FELTON,, Of the Chicago 3
Alton, and n. B. Guthrie, OF this city,
are enjoying a hunt onthe Ortiz Fruit
Farm acreages south Of this city.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-12-24

A reliable report says there are sew
eral wolves in the south part of the
county. Get ready for the big hunt.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-12-24

Mrs. Pike Bishop and children, who
have been visiting relatives here for
the past month, viii return % their
home at Miami, No, THURSDAY.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-12-24

Chas. Dean is delivering two car
loads Of corn 10 this city for st. Louis
parties at thirty five cents a bushel.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-12-24

Miss Tine Houston has accepted a
position as stenographer with the
Union Land and Loan Company.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-12-24

A coated tongue, foul breath and
clogged condition In the bowels sug.
gests the use Of PRICKLY ASH BITTERs'
1t is just suited for such ailments.
BUCKNER 81 WHITNEY,
Special Agents.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-12-24

L. A. Bird, editor of the Martins
burg Enterprise, was in this city, Satur-
day.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-12-24

Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. q. T. John
son, Of Centralia, on Monday, Dec. 81,
a daughter. Mother and child doing
nicely.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-12-24

Mrs. G. NJ, Baskett will entertain
her aunt, Mrs. Woodlan, Of Carrolton,
No., during the Holidays,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-12-24

Albert BUT, serving two years Ia
the State penitentiary, for killing his
wife at Vandalla, will be out In April.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-12-24

kB. A. NJ. Harrison arrived this
morning from Chicago and Is visiting
her daughter, Mrs. +. A. Sannebeck,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-12-24

Miss Willie Sumner, Of Vernon,
Texas, is visiting relatives here.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-12-24

Our store will be closed all day
Christmas. SMITH Bros,
Postotice Bldg. Mexico, Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-12-24

Ran Kendall is home from an ex-
tended and successful business trip
through the South.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-12-24

Ovens Art Pottery, the hand
soonest made for the money, az j. II.
SALLEEiS.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-12-24

j. W. Montague, Of Texas, vas sbak-
Ing hands with Mexico friends this
week.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-12-24

Miss Sumner, Of Texas, is the guest
of Judge and Mrs. VIM. Stuart.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-12-24

Many suitable Xmas gifts can be
selected from the large store Of Ferris
& Cauthorn.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-12-24

Miss Ella Brown has returned to
her home In South McAllister, Ind.
Ter.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-12-24

See Jackman Bros. attractive ad.
The picture was drawn by Artist
Billie Kemper, Of this City.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-12-24

Louis Barth, who is attending a
business college at Poughkeepsie, n.
Y, will be at home during the HOli.
davs.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-12-24

Track laying will begin in earnest
on the Burlington cut of next week.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-12-24

James Speers has returned from
Fulton, where he visited willard
VIM.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-12-24

lit Turley, who is studying osteop-
athy in Kirksville, is home on a visit,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-12-24

Prof. and Mrs. G. A. Ross will enter
tain the Shakespeare Club this even
in0
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-12-24

Mrs. NJ. n. Nelson and daughters,
Misses Una and Daphne, will visit rel
atiyes In Vandalla during the holiday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-12-24

Miss Mary Hood, Of Fulton, is the
guest Of Mrs. G. A. Witherspoon.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-12-24
81. Paurs Episcopal Church

On Sunday the 9th inst, there will
be Sunday School at $50 a. m. Lay
reading at l0:45 a. m conducted by
Capt. O. T. Allen. No evening service.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-12-24

Col. billiard and Majors Shaw, Lett
and jenkins, Of the NJ. NJ. A. faculty
are spending the holidays in st. Louis
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-12-24

Xmas Candles, all kinds and all
prices, at PAUL WEBER'S.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-12-24

DR.. Houston had a fine Jersey COW to
die Monday night.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-12-24

John Guthrie is home from Liberty
to spend the Holidays.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-12-24

Mrs. w. W. Bolts is visiting rela-
tiyes in Vandalia.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-12-24

Mrs. Thomas Of Hardin is visiting
In st. Louis.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-12-24

Harold Cluster Is home from st.
fauta
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-12-24

Rev. ]. H. Pritchett is home from
W~ellsville.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-12-24

O. A. Barnes is in Iowa on legal
business.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-12-24

Jacob schopp is in St. Louis on bust
MACS
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-12-24

Mrs. 2. 3. Jones is visiting in Col.
umbia.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-12-24

Walter Burch has returned from
Fulton.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-12-24

James II. Sturgis, OF Farber, died
this week, aged seyenLy-two years.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-12-24

Miss Alice Mason, OF Hardin College,
will spend the Holidays In St. Louis.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-12-24

Mrs. J. ]. Steele is visiting in Cen.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-12-24

All Of the new Books at SALLEE'S:
Heart Of Hyacynth, A Changed Love
Affair, Chrysty's Courtship Of Miles
StandIsh, Gordon's "reminiscences Of
the Civil War.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-12-24

FROM SOUTH SALT RIVER.
Correspondence OF the Ledger.
SOUTH SALT RIVER, December 23.-
A merry Christmas to all.
Mrs. J. S. Atkins, Of Vandalia, Il
visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. J
e. Green.
Mrs. Annie Gibbs, of Moberly, ant
Mrs. VIM. Vaughn, Of Mexico, are Wis
iting S. w. Thomas and family.
Clay Freeman, who has been work
ing at the brick masons trade at Paola
Kan, this summer, is at home will
his parents, w. B. Freeman ant
wife.
j. e. Dishman shipped a a load Of
sheep to st. Louis last week.
w. G. Byrns sold two fat hogs tt
John Harrison that weighed 81
pounds at "a per cwt.
Hampton Green, Of this vicinity, ant
Miss Bertha Ridgway, Of Auxvasse
will be married Dec. %, at2 p. m, BY
Rev. Herndon, of Sailing.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. A. Byrns celebrated
their 46th wedding anniversary Dec. 6
and Mr.. and Mrs. W. G. Byrns, thei
45th anniversary Dec. %.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-12-24
REFLECT ACYI

A rare opportunity affords the many chronic
sufferers to get well in the speediest possible
time BY treating with
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-12-24
He WIN Return Every Four Weeks

DR.. PRETTYMAN Is q graduate OF the Col
lege OF Physicians and Surgeons, New York
City, one OF the most notable institutions of
America. The Doctor has had special courses
Of study In EYE. EAR. NOSE. THROAT.
CHRONIC and NERVOUS DISEASES. IN the
great Bellevue and Charity Hospitals of New
York City. The result OF this experience are
many phenomenal cures all over the state. DR..
Prettyman is no stranger In Missouri, as he
makes regular monthly visits to Gallatin. Mays
vile and other nearby towns, and has been
doing so for 0 years, never missing a visit.
He treats all NERVOUS DISEASES and
CHRONIC DISEASES OF the Eye. Ear, Nose,
Throat, Lungs, Heart, Stomach, Liver, Bowels
and Bladder.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-12-24
WEST LIT1LEBY ITEMS.

VEST LIT1LEBY ITEMS.
Correspondence OF the Ledger.
WEST LITTLEBY, Dec. 2l.-Old San
ia passed through the other day OF
his way to Mexico to buy his toys fol
the children, so look out, little folks
Mrs. J.. G. Wagg is on the sick list
Messrs. Carroll and Weaver were il
Mexico. Saturday.
Jack and Dee Stuart have bough'
the old Baricks farm for $35 pc
acre.
Ionic Kerker is having some clear
ing done on his farm this winter.
Lee Stuart has leased the Sim
farm for three years.
Bob Walters was in town Saturda.
on business.
The Hedgedale school is progress
ing very nicely this winter with Mis-
Gertrude Dunkin as teacher.
Sunday was Rev. Mr.. HIPS last da,
at this pastorate, but the congrega
tion expects him back next year. MI
Hill is a G~od-fearing, old-fashione'
Methodist who always stands up 70
right,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-12-24
Diseases of Women Treated.

NORMAL FEES ONLY
Consultation and examination FREE and
strictly private.
Address,
DIR. PRETTYMAN,
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-07-31
Saved From a Terrible Death

The family OF Mrs. M. l.. Bobbitt, OF
Iargerton. Tenn, saw her dying and
were powerless to save her The most
skillful phys clans and every remedy
used, failed, while consumption was
slowly but surly taking her life. In
this terrible hour DR.. Kings New Dis
covery for Consumption turned despair
into JOY. The first bottle brought i'm
mediate relief and its continued use
completely cured her. It's the most
certain cure in the world for all throat
and lung troubles. Guaranteed bottles
soc and 500 Trial bottles free at
Sharar & Mulholland's drug store.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-07-31

is always dangerous-do not submit to
the surgeons knife until you have tried
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve 1t will
cure when everything else fails-it has
done this in thousand of cases. Here
is one OF them: l suffered from bleeding
and protruding piles for twenty years.
Was treated by different specialists and
used many remedies, but obtained no
relief until / used DeWitt's Witch
Hazel Salve. Two boxes of this salve
cured me eighteen months ago and
have not had touch of the piles since.
H A Tisdale, Summerton, c. For
blind, bleeding, itching and protruding
piles no remedy equals DeWitt's Witch
Hazel Sa!ve. Sold by Bivins & Rhodes.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-07-31
NJ WhtkI t,R Japan.
Russians at New chwang Stop Its Elk.
portatlon.


portatIon.
Pekin, July 2S.-The Russian admin.
istration OF New Chwang has stopped
the expectation of wheat To Japan. The
export of grain from Chinese ports is
illegal. but the Russians heretofore
have ignored tho law. During the past
week the japanese obtained many
shiploads from New Chwang, appar.
emily preparing for war contingencies.
Several ships were employed in bring.
ing wheat from Shanghai and southern
ports to New Chwang. where IL was
trans-shipped as direct export. The
prohibitory order was issued by the
Russian officials last Thursday.
General kondradovitch has been
placed In charge OF six armed com.
mercial boats and the navigation OF
the Lao river. which is construed
here as another sign OF Russias inten
ton TO retain New Chwang and the
command OF the river Great numbers
or Russian civilians and soldiers fam.
lilies. II is reported. are being brought
10 Manchuria. IL is believed, in pur-
suance OF comprehensive plan TO
rapidly colombo the province. At the
present rate there will be almost 100.
600 Russian civilians In Manchuria. in.
GLIDING Port Arthur and Dalny. before
the date fixed for the final evacuation
next fall.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-07-31
Struck an Icehern

Philadelphia. July 2S.-The British
tank steamer Baku Standard. from
Tyne. arrived here Monday with a hole
IN her bow as a result OF a collision
with an iceberg. The British tanker.
Captain Tucker reports, was steaming
slowly over the Grand Banks Of New.
1oundland during dense fog at 4
o'clock last Monday morning when an
iceberg about 200 feet high doomed up
dead ahead. The engines were re-
versed, but before the steamer could
be diverted from her course the bow
struck the submerged portion Of the
iceberg
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-07-31
GENERAL MARKETS.
Tuesday, July %.

DETROIT.-Wheat: No. l white
7s1ac; No. 2 red. 7Shc; Sep. SO1lc
Dec, S0hc. Corn-No. 3 mixed. 52Ian.
No. yellow. 54Hc. Oats-No 3 white
S6h. Rye-No 2, SIC. Bears-Spot
$40; Oct. s1.S5.
CHICAGO.-Wheat: July. 77%c.
Sept, 7Shc. Corn-July, 523sc: Sent.
ENC. Oats-July, S9%c; Sept, 397sc.
Pork-July, 1920; Sept, 1880. Lard
July, 1882. Ribs-July, ;7.s-.
Live Stock Markets.
DETROIT.-Cattle: Choice steers
$4.5044.75; light to good butcher
steers and heifers, 700 to 600 ID. $3.50
$3.50; good shipper bulls, s3.40Q3.60
Mich cows, s30Q50 Sheep and
lambs-Best lambs, s5.25d6.25: year.
lings, s4Q4.50; fair to good butcher
sheep, s3@3.5O. Hogs-Light to good
butchers, s575Q5.so; pigs, s5.sO16:
light Workers. s5.75@5,s0; roughs. 81
Q5; stays, one-third off.
CHICAGO.-Cattle: Lower: good 10
prime steers, s515Q5.50; poor to me.
dunn, s4G5.15 stockers and feeders.
S2.50Q435; calves, s3Q6.30 Hogs
Mixed and butchers, s5.3OQ5.6o; good
to choice heavy, s4Q5.55; light, $3.50
95.70. Sheep and lambs, steady to
lower; good to choice wethers, $500
$50; fair 10 choice mixed, s3Q3.6O;
native lambs, s3.25Q625.
EAST BUFFALO.-Cattle: Best ex.
porters. s5@5.40; shipping, s475@5;
calves, s675G7; fair to gooI sSd6.sO.
Hogs - Medium heavy, s5.6095.G5;
Workers, s5.35; pigs, Sc. Sheep and
fair to good, s5.7596; mixed sheep.
spring lambs, s6Q625;
ES.7504; culls and bucks, SO.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-07-31
Accidents DURING Three month";.

Washington. July 2s.-The report of
the interstate commerce commission
on accidents in the United States for
three months ending March 81 last.
shows that during that quarter 800 per.
sons were killed and 1884 injured In
train accidents. Other kinds OF acct.
dents. including those sustained by
employees while at work and by pas.
sengers getting on and off cars, make
the aggregate casualties s27 killed and
ll.+Sl Injured. There were 1850 col
lisions and l,lS1 derailments, causing
s2,4sl.o 4s damage 10 cars, engines and
roadways
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-07-31
AFTER A WEDDING
Drunken Companions Engage In a
Fatal Brawl.
TWO MEN ARE ARRESTED
happened at the SOCIOLOGY Battle
Fought In Saloon at Iron Mountain
That City Still Anxious to have
Military Company.

Sault Ste. Marie, Mich, July 81
Mat Macki. about o'clock Sunday
morning, shot and almost instantly
killed Sam Hill after a quarrel orig
mating at Finnish wedding on the
Seymour road.
Three men, Sam Hill, Victor Luomo
and Mat Macki went TO the wedding,
and while there quarreled. Hill was
thrown out Of the house and was later
seen in the company with Luomo and
Mack walking down Ashmun street.
still baggllng.
A little later Oficer Iaunderville
heard two shots fred on Water street,
and running In that direction saw Hill
lying on the sidewalk nearly dead.
with two bullet holes through his side.
one OF which had penetrated his heart
Luomo was standing near the pros
trlte man and WAS arrested. while Hill
was started for the hospital. but died
before going q block.
Laundervi!le then went to the house
Of Macki and found him IN bed, with a
revolver underneath him, two of its
chambers e-nptied. Upon being ar
rested he stated that he had fired the
shot in seif-defense. rs Hill had tried
TO stab him. AS no knife was found
on Hill or near him. Macki's story Is
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-07-31
SUGAR CREEK DRAIN.

Commencing in the channel OF Sugar Creek
on the line between secs - and p Pine River
township, 10 40 chs east OF the Z post on the
south side OF sec - Pine River township
Thence n 10 A. 3 SO chs; thence n 81 T. %
chs. thence n 81 W SIS chs thence II 10 G g. ~
chs, thence 49, W 1861 che and cross II line
sec - Pine River tp els chs W OF c a post.
Thence n % W 10 chs. thence n lss a. @ - Q3
chs, thence n "a % 800 chs aud cross g y line
sec22 Pine River Up 200 chs south OF e and W a
line.
Thence on same course 2ss chs and cross %
and W 4 line sec % Pine River tp Loo chs OF W
. post.
200 chs. thence n 1900 chs. thence n = 300 chs
Thence n z W 1913 chs and cross line between
secs Is and % Pine River tp 1872 chs OF n
post on 5 side OF sec Is.
Thence north l9.47 chs and cross a line sec
Is Pine River ~ $50 chs OF 9 "a post.
Thence o. 10 1872 chs and cross and W a
line sec 10 Pine River tp Ii9 chs G Of "A post
Thence on same course ks; thence 81 IS
W $50 chs thence 40 Is W $40 chs and cross q
"a line sec Is Pine River tip 1926 chs 5 OF y
post.
Thence on same course ~ ks thence n 6 ks
west OF and parallel TO a line, 1925 chs and
cross - line sec IS Pine River tip ks west OF
= post.
Thence on same course 1898 chs and cross
line between secs 10 and 10 Pine River tn 8 KS
w OF "a post on south side sec TO-
thence re on same course SS chs; thence n as
30 W 3.05 chs. thence 65' 30 w. thence : 40 a..
231 chs, thence IS W l.7O chs and cross N
anu a nne ihlRnWhy) sec 10 Pine River To y
chs north OF 4 post on = side of sec 10
Thence on same course 30 ks: thence 7O' 20
W 90 chs thence 20 30 W 1874 chs and cross
line between secs 10 and IL Pine River tn go
chs W OF a post on north side OF sec Is
Thence on same course 761 chs; thence 80 W
q % chs, thence 5 13 30 w 400 chs aud cross W
u line sec 10 Pine River tp SIS chs OF n 4
post. "
Thence on same course IL ks; thence north
~ 80 6.3O chs, thence 81 30 ws3O chs and
cross u line sec 10 Pine River tp H. ~ chs OF
W a post.
Thence IS W GA chs, thence 79s W 90 chs
and cross line between secs Is and rs Pine River
tp 4.27 chs OF 4 post on G side sec i6
Thence on same course 81 ks, thence n "a 30
W - chs and croes IA a line sec l6 Pine River
tp $50 chs W of e line OF sec 49,
Thence on same course % ks thence west
20 ks north OF and parallel 10 the north \ line
sec 10 Pine River tp. HOO chs and cross W A.
line sec ~ Pine River tp 20 ks n OF \ post
Thence on same course 1000 chs and cross
west line OF the 4 OF W n OF ne a sec rs Pine
River tp 20 lks n OF n \ line.
Thence on same course ~ ks, thence n - ks
west OF and parallel TO west line of the \ of
" 4 OF ne a sec 10 Pine River I'D, s.Ol ~hs
thence "a w3.s5 chs, thence q 25' 30
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-07-31

lothl lchRtn OF dram, 3Ol. 40 chains.
survey made in June. 1908 under direction
OF Parker Merrill, county drain commissioner
F.W. HASTINGS.
Surveyor.
said work will be let by sections The section
Al the outlet OF said drain will be let first and
the remaining sections in their order up stream
Ia accordance with the diagram now on file with
the other papers pertaining to IA Id drain IN the
office of the County Dram Commissioner OF
Inc county OF Grafton. TO which reference may
ne had by all parties Interested, and bids will
BE- made and r'ceived accordingly. Contracts
will be- made with the lowest responsible bidder
giving adequate security for the performance
OF III" work in sum TO bc fixed then and there
by me. rrservns 10 myself the right TO reject
any and al BIDS. The date for the completion
OF suc1 contract and the terms OF payment
therefo- Shsil be- announced AT the time and
place OF leiiiug
Notice H. further hereby given, that at the
time and pla"" OF said letting or at such other
Time and place thereafter 10 which l. the
County Dra Commissioners aforesaid may ad.
Journ thu same. the assessments for benefits
and the lands comprised within the sugar
Creek drain special assessment district, and
the appointments thereof will be an
nounc.d bV and will be subject
TO review for one day. from nine O clock
IN the forenoon until nve O'Clock In the after
noon. The following is n description OF the
several tracts or parcels OF land constituting
the special assessment district OF said drain,
TO wit:
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-07-31
Two Boys Were Drowned.

Romeo. Mich, July 27.-Samuel
Brown and Ford Benjamin. aged about
IL years. were drowned at Cusic lake.
two miles west Of here The boys
were in duck boat about thirty feet
from shore, when the hest capsized.
Harry White and Clare Manhard were
also in the boat. and all four were
thrown into the water. White and
who are good swimmers, at
tempted to rescue Brown and Benja-
min, but they sank to the bottom.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-07-31
impure Water Killed One.

Calumet, Mich. July 2S.-The entire
family OF Con McCullar OF Agate Har-
bcr an isolated settlement north of
here in keweenaw county. narrowly
escaped death from poisoning caused
by impure water. One daughter died
before medical aid could be secured
for her and Mrs. McCullar and another
daughter are in serious condition
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-07-31
THE FOUNDATION OF HEALTH

Nourishment is the foundation of
health-life-strength. Kodol Dyspep-
STA Cure is the one great medicine that
enables the stomach and digestive or
gans to digest, assimilate and transform
all foods into the kind OF blood that
nourishes the nerves and feeds the
tissues. Kodo 81 lays the foundation for
health. Nature does the rest. Indi-
gestion, dyspepsia and all disorders are
cured by the use of Kodol. Sold by
Bivins & Rhodes.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-07-31

Personally Conducted
G. A. R. Excursion
To San Francisco
Ausust!I0, 1908.
SpecialItrain of Pullman
Tourist Sleeping Cars from
Detroit, Grand:Rspids
and Chicago, through without
change, stopping en- route at
Colorado Springs and Salt
Lake City. Special low rates.
Special features. Write for
particulars and reservations
Of berths to
II. ID. ARMSTRONG,
T. y. A.. Mo..Pac..Ry..
WestFort ST.,
Detroit, Mich.
BIssELLswiLsON.
ID. l.. 4, Mo. Pac. Ry,
III Adams st,
Chicago, Ills
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-07-31
Farmers Serious Accident.

Lapeer, Mich. July 27-Marvin Boil.
ton, prominent farmer. while oper-
atins a binder, stepped of the ma,
chine TO make some necessary repairs.
The horses became frightened and ran
away, dragging him for a distance OF
forty rods. An iron on the end OF the
swath board penetrated his breast Just
above the heart. His condition is seri.
GUS
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-07-31

NOTICE OF DRAIN LETTING AND RE-
~ VIEW Notice is hereby given, that /
Parker Merrill County Drain Commissioner OF
the County OF Gratot. state of Michigan will
on the 22nd day OF August A. D., 1903 at the resi-
dence OF VIM. Vanderbeck on the y of sc a of
section IS. Township OF Pine River, Gratiot coun-
ty Michigan. at nine O'Clock In the forenoon OF
that day. proceed To receive bids for the con
strncton OF "A certain drain known and designat.
ed a Sugar Greek Drain located i'm the
Township OF Pine River In said County of Ora.
tiot, and described as follows, to-wt:
Minutes of survey of center line and specif-
cations for cleaning out, deepening, widening
and strengthening the Sugar Creek drain the
same TO be known in these proceedings as the
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-07-31
Menomlnee After IL.

Menominee, Mich, July 27.-Quar.
termaster-General Steven Avery OF
the Michigan state militia arrived in
the city for the purpose OF establish.
Ing a militia company here. He has
Just arrived from Iron Mountain.
where he mustered out Company e OF
49,
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-07-31
Paid Money TO Indians.

Washington, July 2S-The Indian
bureau Monday paid $4,000 to the
kiowa, Commanche and Apache Indi.
ans at Anadarko, Oklahoma. being the
second payment made to them for sur.
plus lands under the act of 1902.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-07-31
Port Huron Man kiIIed

Winnipeg, Man. July Is ". Eberts
a c. p. K. brakeman, was killed at
Monteith Junction, having failed to
set the brakes on a car VIII n he had
switched from his train. His parents
reside at Port Huron. Mich.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-07-31
BIAS e BALL.
Monday, July 27.

American Leaeue.-Chicago, 8; De-
troit. 8. st. Louis, 8; Cleveland, s.
Philadelphia, 3; Washington, o. Bos.
ton, 3; New York, 0.
National Leasue.-Chicago. 3; st.
Louis, 4. Cincinnati, 3; Pittsburg, 10.
New York. 9; Boston. IL. Brooklyn, 8;
phti.AAlsbi. a
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-07-31
How IL Affected Him.

Mrs. Brownovich-I understand your
husband is seriously I'll.
Mrs Smithinsky-Yes; he's too Ill to
do anything except make good resolu-
tions.-Cincinnati Enquirer.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-07-31
HoId-Up at Adrian.

Adrian, Mich. July 27.-Henry
Howe was held up at night by man
who showed a revolver under his nose
and demanded his money He parted
with 81 so. The robbery took place In
the center OF the best residence sec
ton and is the fourth case OF the kind
IN q week.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-07-31
The Weather.

Washington. July 2S.-Borecast for
Wednesday
Ohio-Showers and cooler: light.
variable winds, becoming fresh south.
east.
Upper and Lower Michigsn-Show.
ers; fresh southeast winds.