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The Lamar register., 1904-10-26

What in the world Is that you have
on?" roared her father.
why. that is the coming-out gown
mamma had made for me-"
'Well!"-with a snort-"don't you
dare 70 come out of it any farther."--
Houston Post.
The Lamar register., 1904-10-26

Cinnamon broadcloth. braided with
black, is the combination chosen for
ore smart loose coat OF three-Quarter
length that has recently crossed the
The Lamar register., 1904-10-26
Unusual.

She-1ts shameful. the way that
man treats his wife.
He-fes. indeed. He doesn't seem
to mind her bit.
The Lamar register., 1904-10-26

Development Of Astronomy.
Alexander was stormfng about the
house.
"Confound those four.f1usher astro-
nomers!" he beloved. why don't
they find some more worlds to con-
quer?" f..
Presently astronomy was made a
necessary subject in all the school
courses.
The Lamar register., 1904-10-26

"Bigglesworth is multimillionaire
AT last
How do you know"
Why, his wife came to church last
Sunday wearing an old frock and her
last falls bonnet"
The Lamar register., 1904-10-26

Wife, am just dying to see the
things you bought while you were
away.
Husband-Eh? l didn't buy any
thing.
But you had only one small trunk
when you left, and you came back
with two"
"Oh, yes. you packed my trunk for
me, you know. When I came to start
back had to borrow another trunk to
get all my stun in
The Lamar register., 1904-10-26
The Blush Tina. Would Come OF.

Maisie-So you have dropped young
Swellman?
Daisie-Yes: when l went to ls1';
my cneek on his shoulder he sD:esa
ms h,Eekerchief over his coet
The Lamar register., 1904-10-26

Guest lin cheap restaurant)-say
waiter. this fish smells.
Waiter-Course 1t do. What'd rec,,.
on it's got nose fer-huh?
The Lamar register., 1904-10-26

Patience-Some women marry men
to reform them. It's dangerous bust
ness.
Patrice-Oh. | don't know. The men
who write verses to the girls they
marry write none afterward. you
know.
The Lamar register., 1904-10-26

baxter-They say your uncle mas
cut You out of his will?
Sarter-Yes; but it won't make any
n'herehce II l can only get him TO
keep on playing bridge with me a
lew weeks longer.
The Lamar register., 1904-10-26

iess-Mr. kadley Is very attentive
10 You. l suppose congratulations
will soon be in order.
Jess-They're in order now.
Tess-Indeed?
1ess-Yes. rejected him last night.
The Lamar register., 1904-10-26
Hoping Against Hone.

Short-Do you really believe there
is any such thing as second sight?
Long-Well. I'm not exactly be-
lever. but hope there is. Otherwise
III not get another glimpse of that
ten spot loaned you six months
ago.
The Lamar register., 1904-10-26

When does young man commence
first to think seriously of marriage?"
Usually about two months after
he's married."
The Lamar register., 1904-10-26

Well" said the prominent man.
who had been asked for testimonial.
81 had little faith in the curative prop
critics of your medicine. but took one
The Lamar register., 1904-10-26
Terse,

, Terse.
Nov. there's Senator Rysing for
instance said the stateman's ad-
mirer. Hes an example of true
greatness"
"Yes?" replied the blase individual.
Born. achieved or st?"-Catholic
Standard and Times.
Somewhat Different.
Mrs. Graspit-My husband has a
mania for practicing economy.
Mrs. Shopper-Mine hasn't. but he
has a mania for preaching it.
The Lamar register., 1904-10-26

Overheard in the Business Office.
What do you think of this new
idea of noiseless typewriters?"
I'D pay one of that kind a salary OF
hundred and fifty a month"
The Lamar register., 1904-10-26
Friendly Comment.

Yes said the newly elected frelgh,
payer 1t was case of love at first
sight with me-"
us too bad" rejoined his ~
nachelor friend. that you didn't haze
time TO take second look"
The Lamar register., 1904-10-26

What Worried Him.
She-But. pa. he says he can't live
without me.
Pa-But the question is whether he
can live without me.
The Lamar register., 1904-10-26

Military Effects Coming In.
Military effects promise to appear
largely in the outdoor garments 81
The Lamar register., 1904-10-26

And it cured you?" suggested the
manufacturers representative.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-03-18

ORDER OF HEARING:-state OF Michigan.
" County Of GratiOt, S.: At "a session OF the
Probate Court for the county said, held
al he Probate Office In the Village OF Ithaca on
the lst day of March, in the year one thousand
nine hundred four
Present Isaac s scavcr. Judge Of Probate.
In the matter OF the estate OF Rudolph Walter.
deceased.
on reading and cling the petition duly verified.
of Mary Walter. widow OF said deceased praying
that the Administration of said estate Dee granted
20 Frederick Hammer or some other suitable
person.
Ihereupon It is ordered. that Tuesday, the
18th day OF March, next, 40 ten o'clock in
the forenoon, b. assigned for the hearing OF
said petition, and that the heirs at-law of said
deceased and all other persons Interested I'm said
estate, required 10 appear at session OF said
court, then TO be- holden In Probate Office.
I'm the village OF Ithaca. aud show cause, IL any
there be,why the prayer OF the petitioner should
not be granted:
And II IS further ordered. That said petit
toner give notice TO the persons Interested in
said estate. Of the tendency OF said petition.
aud the hearing thereof, by causing COPY OF
this order to bee published i'm the ALMA RECORD.
a newspaper printed and circulated ia said
county. for three successive weeks previous
to said day OF hearing
CA true copy ISAAC 5. SEAvER
SEAL 3i-b Judge OF Probate.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-03-18
LITERARY NOTES.

The designer for April is brimful of
seasonable stories, poems and articles of
general interest Decorated Tables for
Wedding Breakfasts" castor Brides
"Pattie's Wedding" give hints most
valuable 20 the prospective bride, as do
Combination Costumes" TO the young
girl who is going TO join the church.
IAN castor Gathering" by Bertha Il.
Bush is pretty and simple entertain.
ment, quite within the scope Of the child
actors for whom il Is intended There
are two short stories, Don Quixote' {
castor Sermon" and"The Easter Dream
of Nun Chee," while "The Brides al
Home" Imaginable monologue, and
Poem Pictures furnish capital material
for the recitationist. Cross-Stitch EN-
broidery supply pretty things in the
fancy work line. aud the regulation
department of 1.-THE Mothers Advisory
Club" what Women Are Doing,
"Helps Along the Way" and "Knott
and Whatnots" continue their cash
rewards for all meritorious contribu
tions,
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-03-18
Our Schools
MONEY AND EDUCATION.


The subject In Debate at the High school
The debating club met last Wednes-
day night with every member present.
The visitors were Mr.. Hudson, of River
dale, and Mr.. Fletcher, an honorary
member of the society, and at present
attending college. Mr.. Rockwell was
also present.
The debate was on the subject; Re.
solved, "that money is of more benefit
than education Affirmative, Albert
Hudson; Negative. Roe Hutchings.
Both debates brought up many points
and what was still more important,
proved them. Their delivery was ex-
cellent and showed great preparation.
Mr.. Hutchings won on q narrow margin.
There are only two more debates in
the tournament. The one for next
Wednesday night will be between Vern
johnson and Roy McGrath. The winner
will deb ate Mr.. Hutchings in the final,
which will be in public. There il
great interest taken in these debates az
all three contestants will exert every
energy TO win.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-03-18

GTATE OF MICHIGAN. --Twenty-Ninth Judi
- cial Circuit. ia Chaucery:
Edna Fitzgerald, Complainant, vs.. James
Fitzgerald Defendant.
Suit pending i'm the Circuit Court for the
County of Gratiot. in Chaucery. at Ithaca, Mich.
gar on the ith day of March. A. d.. 1874.
In this cause II appearing from aiiidavits on
file. that the defendant is a resident OF this
state but that he cannot be served with process
by reason OF his absence from his place of resi-
dence and from the state OF Michigan:
Therefore on motion of William A. Bahlke.
Solicitor for the Complainant, il IL ordered that
the appearance of said absent de PENDANT James
Fitzgerald. be entered herein wi1hin three
months from the date of this order; aud i'm case
OF his appearance that he cause his answer To
the bill OF complaint 10 be fled, and CODY
thereof 10 be- served within twenty days after
the service on him of a copy OF the said bill and
notice OF this order and that in default thereof,
said bill will be taken rs confessed by the said
absent defendant, further that within twenty
days from the date hereof the Complainant
cause this order TO be published In the Alma
Record, said publication to be continued once
In each week for six weeks In succession.
GRO. p. STONE,
1910 Circuit Judge.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-03-18
COLLEGE NOTES.

Carl Whitney visited Hurst over Sun
day
Gaylord Nelson has been home the
past week.
William Wintons father from Ithaca
visited his son Tuesday.
j. l.. Mcbride preached in the Con
gregational church of Greenville Sunday
The pupils of the school Of music gave
recital in the chapel Thursday even
ing.
Miss Sergeant has gone TO her home in
Kalamazoo TO remain until after vaca'
ton.
Fifteen men responded TO Coach Full
ler's call for candidates for the track
team.
Rev. Samuel p. Todd, of Fairgrove
gave speech before Zeta Sigma Monday
evening.
O. w Whitney. of Merrill, was at the
college the guest of his daughter, Caro-
Whitney, Tuesday.
The Phi Phi Alphas entertained the
Froebel Literary Society in the church
parlors Monday evening.
The seniors will give county fair
in the gymnasium Saturday evening
April 9th. Full particulars later.
The new officers of Zeta Sigma are
Frank Hurst, pres Harold Gaunt
vice pres Fred Soule, Sec; Claud,
Cooley, treas. /; Roy Swigart anC
Charlie Chapman, critics; Herbert Viii
COX, janitor.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-03-18
CONGRESSMAN DARRAGH AND THE
OLD SOLDIERS.

THE contest now on in the eleventh dis
trict for the nomination of member OF
Congress should be of special interest to
the old soldiers. There is no class OF
citizens whose interests ,.depend to a
greater extent upon congressional action,
and upon the individual efforts of the
Congressman. Every year measures which
directly affect their.ss interests are pre-
sented for action and the expedition
with which their claims are considered
and settled in the Pension Bureau, and
the success or failure of such claims de-
ponds in a large degree upon the person
al attention given them by their repre-
sentative i'll Washington.
Congressman Darragh has been partic-
ularly attentive to the wants of the old
soldiers, and takes especial pleasure in
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-03-18
Churches and Societies

The Woman's Club will meet with
Mrs. j. 7. Ewing on Monday next.
The Bay View club will meet with
Mrs. Bovee Monday, March 81. Lesson
German literature completed
The Alma Art Club, formerly the
New Century Club, will meet with Mrs.
I. Z. Pringle next Wednesday.
There will be special meeting OF
Alma Lodge No. 24l, +. e. A. NJ, next
Tuesday night. Work in the third
degree.
The Foresters will meet in regular ses-
sion in w. r. o. hail. Wednesday,
March %. All members are requested
to attend.
First Church of Christ Scientist, SER
vices in the w. Il. o. hall at 100 a. IN.
Subject for Sunday, March goth,
Reality" All are welcome.
Subject at the NJ. f. church next Sun
day morning as follows: Morning 1.-The
Simplicity Of Jesus Teaching" Even
ing" The Knights Of the New Ohivalry. !"
Sunday morning subject at the Bap.
fist church will be THE Message of a
Martyr" The evening subject, 1.-The
Law of Compensation. AL are in.
vited.
The ladies of the Baptist church will
hold a sale of baked goods on Saturday
afternoon at Mrs. Bright's art store.
These ladies are noted for their excellent
cooking in the past. The sale will COM
mence at o'clock local time.
An entertainment consisting OF in
strumental and vocal music, dialogues
and secitations will be given at the NJ
E. church on Tuesday evening of next
week, commencing at 1870 clock local
time. Following the entertainment ice
cream and cake will be served in the
church parlors. Price 10 cents.
The annual meeting of the Woman.
Mission Circle of the Baptist church
was held at the home OF Mrs. L. A Sharp
on Wednesday Of last week when officer,
for the ensuing year were elected al
follows: Mrs Henrietta Hubbell, presi
dent Mrs. Eleanor Campbell, vice presi
dent; Miss Fannie Smith, secretary
Mrs. Grace Mckinney, treasurer.
At ST. Johns church on Sunday tn,
services will be as follows: 300 a. IN.
Holy Communion; 1880 a. m, mornin,
prayer and sermon; 1880 p. m, evenin,
prayer and sermon. Morning subject
"Atonement;" evening subject, 9TH,
Temptation Of Judas Iscariot"; Sunda,
school at noon. Week day services
Wednesday at 10 p M, Friday at -
p. m.
Last Monday night the members o
the NJ. w. A, OF Alma, surprised th
Royal Neighbors at their regular meet
ing and provided the entertainment IL
! the form Of refreshments for the balanc
OF the evening, although the ladies ha,
p a candidate upon whom they had pre-
{ pared to confer the initiation when the
were interrupted. Flinoh and cards wer
INDUCED in and all participated in a
: enjoyable evening.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-03-18

this part of his work. In no case has he
failed to respond promptly and courteous
ly to their many requests, and he has
spent much time and effort in promoting
their welfare.
During the first term Mr.. Darragh Sc
cured the passage OF I3'privatc pension
bills, record unequalled by any member
serving the first or second term. lie has
now large number of bills pending, and
hopes TO secure favorable action upon
them before the final adjournment of the
ifty-eighth Congress. Ills success i'm aid
ing those who were prosecuting claims
in the Pension bureau has been no less
striking. OF the cases to which his at
tention has been called, and in which his
assistance has been asked during the
three years of his service, he has secured
50 original pensions and 1ol increases of
pensions for soldiers. and their widows.
In considering these figures, it is 10 be
remembered that only the most difficult
and complicated cases are brought TO his
attention. those in which the soldier or
his attorney has encountered some diff
Guilty which he does not understand or
some obstacle which he is unable to sur
mount.
The ranks of the Grand Army are each
day growing thinner, and their repre-
sentation in the halls of Congress is con-
stantly decreasing. OF the 357 members
of the 57th Congress, IS were veterans OF
the civil war; while of the $50 members
of the 5Sth Congress, only IS wear the
button. In the 57th Congress oue-hali
of the Michigan delegation were repre-.
sentatives Of the old soldiers. In the
5Sth Congress only one-quarter Of the
Michigan members are able to understand
from personal experience the suffering.
and sacrifices of the noble men who fol
lowed the flag from OF to '65. When til,
three Michigan veterans now serving il
Congress are retired from public life, i
is safe to say that their places will b,
filled by younger men, of a generation
nm born in 81. Let the old soldiers asl
themselves if they will then be as faith
fully served, if their peculiar claims up
on the country's gratitude will then be a
we'll understood, and their interests a
carefully guarded.
Every old soldier should rally to tn
support of his comrade. The memory Q
their common experience; the just recoe
milton of two terms of faithful service
and proper regard for their future in
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-03-18

Found His Equal. A Fine Exhibition.
The athletes of the Michigan Agri'
cultural college proved bit too strong
for the Alma college indoor team here
Saturday, winning the dual meet by a
total of fifty points to thirty-nine. Some
of the wrestling events were tremend-
ously exciting, the heavyweight bout be-
tween Angel, Of Alma. and Decker. OF
NJ. A. O., being probably the best ever
seen here. Following are the sum.
maries:
Shot put-McKenna. M. A. g., won
Moon. M. A. O., second; distance, 81
feet ~ inches.
Club swing-Swigart, Alma, won ;
Manning, M. A. c.. second.
High dive-Moon, M. A. c., won
Manning, Nj. A. O., second; distance
feet inches.
High jump-Schneck Alma, won
Burrel, NJ. A. O., McOollum, Alma, ant
Moon, M. A. c., tied for second.
Parallel bars-Hyney, Alma, ant
Manning. NJ. A. g., tied.
heavyweight wrestling-Angell, Al
ma, threw Decker, NJ. A. @.
Middleweight observation-disclosures. NJ
A. O.. threw Hurst, Alma.
Welterweight wrestling-Fryman, M
A. c., won.
Lightweight wrestlinp-Hull. Alma
aud Clark. M. A. c., drew.
Special wrestling (l25.pound class =
Jennings, Alma, threw Belknap. M. A
10.
Featherweight wrestling-bird, M
A. O., threw Sprague. Alma.
Referee-"Tug" Wilson, U. OF M.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-03-18
SCHOOL NOTES.

Spring vacation will soon be here.
Seniors are "toiling terribly" OF late.
Freeda Fatty has returned to school
after a long illness.
The English class is committing Lin.
coins Gettysburg speech.
Oratorical contest at the Presby terrain
church, Friday, March 20.
Freda and Emma Hammer are out Of
school on account of illness.
The seniors have completed the propo.
sition in solid geometry and are now
working on the originals.
The athletic field day at st. Johns this
spring will be represented by twelve
high schools, Alma included
An outline has been drawn out for the
study Of Korea and placed in the fifth
sixth, seventh and eighth grades
Tickets are to had at O. Ct. Rhodes
drug store for the local oratorical con
test. Come and bring your friends.
Miss Annette McLaren is unable e
meet her classes this week on account
OF illness. Miss Aria G. Holiday is act
ing as substitute.
A fire drill is being perfected TO pro
vide against the danger OF a possible
fire. AT the last drill the entire build
ing was emptied in about one minute.
The Misses Viola Club, Partee
Boughton, Goldstone and Mr.. Olaud,
Watson attended the county teachers
examination at Ithaca last Thursday.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-03-18

THERE is a proposition on foot to in
crease the salary of the vice-president OF
the United States to SIS, 900 year. This
little thing would to a marked extent
overcome the Discrimination of many
eminent and patriotic statesmen to allow
their names TO be used in connection with
the nomination for the vice-presidency,
or as il is usually stated, to be "shelved'
for four years.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-03-18
Throat Sore?

There's no telling what a sore throat
will do il you give it right of way"
Uncertain remedies often cause danger
Gus delay. Make a cure sure with Pain
killer, known for half a century as a
specific for sore throat, Group, coughs,
and all kinds of troubles. Keep il by
you for an emergency. 1t never fails.
Avoid substitutes. there is but one Pain
killer, Perry Davis. 25c and soc.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-03-18

THE New York physician who claims
that athletics are being overdone probably
himself has a strong right arm with a
diameter of about two and ne-half inch
es. The medical kickers against athletics
and healthful and spirited outdoor exer-
cises and sports are usually men who car
be bowled over by good strong breath
Of mind
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-03-18

THE President is in hurry to begin
work on the Panama canal, but the Re
public of Columbia and sued the French
Panama Canal Company and enjoyed il
against transferring the property.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-03-18

MIR. BRIGHAM ROBERTS, of Utah, who
was rather unceremoniously fired out OF
the House of Representatives is stated to
be audibly chuckling over the Reed
Smoot situation in the Senate.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-03-18
REPUBLICAN CAUCUSES.
ARCADIA.

The Republicans OF Arcadia township will
meet in caucus in the Village hall Alma. Thurs
day, Mar. "A at 200 p. m, for the purpose OF
putting in nomination a township ticket, and
the transaction of such other business as may
come before the caucus.
Dated, Alma, Mich, March 10, lsOl
By ORDER COM
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-03-18
LOST THEIR NEW HOUSE.
Seville Township Farmers Home Burned
Up Wednesday of Last Week.


The new farm house recently built by
O. A. Walters, in Seville township, was
destroyed by fire on Wednesday of last
week, nearly all the contents being saved
The fire was first discovered by some
men working in small saw mill near
by and the entire force turned out and
assisted in subduing the flames beyond
danger it was thought at the time
Shortly afterwards il was discovered it
had broken out anew and had reached
point so far advanced when seen thatit
was impossible to save anything more
than a greater portion of the contents.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-03-18
The Northwestern Line
RuSSia-JapanA Atlas.

Send ten cents in stamps for Russo
japanese War Atlas issued by The Chi.
csgo 81 North Western R'y. Three fine
colored maps, each l4x20 bound in con-
venient form for reference. The East
ern situation shown in detail, with tables
showing relative military and naval
strength and financial resources OF
Russia and japan. w. III. Guerin, II
Campus Martius, Detroit, Mich. AZ
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-03-18

SINCE the laps have sailed in and oc-
cupied the principal part of Russia's at
tention, it will doubtless be impossible
for that country to carry out its pledge OF
evacuating Manchuria on October Sth
last
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-03-18

THE Alma Record is out for T. A. Ely,
of that place, for state senator. The
honors belong to Gratiot this year, and
Mr.. Ely certainly would be a good man
st Louis Independent.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-03-18
SUMNER.

The Republicans OF sumner township VIII
meet in caucus in the Village OF Kim Hal on
Friday, March 25 at 100 o'clock p. m, Tor pur-
pose OF placing in nomination township
ticket and the transaction OF such other busi-
ness as may come before the caucus
BY ORDER Cow.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-03-18

THERE is one thing can be said in fay
or of the Parker boom. 1t is conducting
itself in a very gentlemanly manner and
is not trying to run over anybody.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-03-18
PINE RIVER.

A Republican caucus for the the township OF
Pine River will be held at the town hall at
Forest Hill March p. 1904 at O'Clock p. m.
for the purpose OF nominating a township TICK.
ct and performing such other business as may
come before the meeting.
BY ORDER OF Com.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-03-18

THE Parker Bailey Hearst-Clcveland-
German, ct cetera boom and boomlets are
moving along in fine fettle All that is
needed is an issue and the votes.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-03-18
CARD OF THANKS.

We sincerely thank all our friends and neigh
bors for the beautiful flowers, and their kind
ness and sympathy during the sickness and
death OF our beloved wife and mother.
LORENZO CARrER ANp FAMILY
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-03-18

terests demand that they unite in support
of the candidacy of A. b. Darragh as his
own successor.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-03-18

THE japanese seem to be determined
upon a program of wood saving and
letters saving and letting the other fell
lows do the talking.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-03-18
MARKET REPORT.
CORRECTED March II 1904

Uorrected March y, 1904
Wheat has advanced one cent during the
week, while corn oats and rye are the same.
Butter and eggs remain stationary: live stock
and poultry hold even
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-03-18
Alma College


wrestling In which Decker of VI. A. &.
Found His Equal. A Fine Exhibition.