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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-01-08
ORpER on HEARINa. -slnte Of Michirnn

ORDER OF HEARING: State OF Michigan
" County Of Gratiot, IS: At session OF the
Probate Court for the county o { Gratiot. holden
at the Probate Office i'm the Village OF Ithaca on
Tuesday the 18th day OF Decem Der in the year one
thousand nine hundred three.
Present, Isaac = Seaver, Judge Of Probate.
In the matter OF the estate OF Roscoe r.
Stitt. a minor
on reading and fling the petition duly verified,
OF Israel III. Lewis, guardian OF said minor pray.
ing that he may be licensed to sell at private
sale the real estate described in said petition
for the purpose OF paying debts and expenses
Thereupon II is ordered, that Tuesday, the
18th day OF January, A. D., 1904. at ten ocrck in
the forenoon, be assigned for the hearing OF
said petition, and that the next OF kin ard heirs
at-law of said minor and all other persons I'm.
terested In said estate, are required 10 appear
AZ session OF said court, then to be
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-01-08
CHURCH AND SOCIETY NOTES.

First Church of Christ, scientist, hold
services In the w. r O. hall at / I 100 a.
m. Subject for Sunday, Jan. 10, "Sacra-
ment." All are invited.
Wrecks, Causes and Remedy" is the
subject for Sunday evening at the Bap-
fist church. Morning subject "A Con-
secrated Deacon" All are invited to
both services.
The subject OF the morning sermon at
the Presby terrain church will be, 1.-The
Mission OF Jesus" The evening subject
will be, MANS Argument With God. +"
All are welcome.
Services at st. Johns church on Sun
day l0:30 m, subject, 1.-THE Wise
Men," IL 100 m, Sunday school; 7:30 p.
m, subject, The Self-Restraint OF
Jesus" All are invited.
AT the Methodist Episcopal church
next Sunday, morning, the sermon will
be in answer to the question, How
can l Acceptably Serve God?" Even
ing subject, 1.-The Lord of Business Lit
erature, Home and Life"
A special meeting of the o. K. s. will
be held next Tuesday evening.
The B. V. r. G. will meet on Monday
evening, Jan, IL, at the home of Mrs.
Paddock.
The Woman's Club will meet at the
home of Mrs. o. q. Rhodes on Monday
next.
Regular meeting of Fitz James Lodge
No. 80, K. Of F., tonight. Work in the
second rank.
The New Century Club will meet at
the home Of Mrs. d. l.. johnson on
Wednesday next.
The ladies of the NJ. +. church will
serve chicken pie banquet, at the
church, Friday, January 10, from to
s p. IN. Tickets. % cents.
The young peoples class at the Nj. E
Sunday school will next Sunday begin
the study OF the great prophets of Israel.
few weeks will be spent on the early
Jewish history Then the prophets will
be studied in chronological order. The
course will cover a year and will be un-
der the instruction of the pastor. All
young people are invited TO join this
class.
Arrangements for the rally of the Bap-
fist young people societies OF the "Sagi-
nav Valley Association are nearly COM
pleted. The new Baptist pastor at Ith-
AGA will deliver the afternoon address.
A prominent speaker from the state will
deliver the evening address. These
meetings, which are TO be held here the
latter part Of this month, will be open TO
the general public. The exact date will
be announced later.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-01-08

THE 3SIDENT's SPECIAL MESSAGE.
A. re opening of Congress, Presi-
dent Roosevelt submitted a special mes
sage to that body in which the Panama
situation is treated exclusively.
In the message President Roosevelt
does not mince words in pointing out
what he considers the plain duty" of
congress In the matter OF ratifylng the
canal treaty and III taking steps toward
building the Panama waterway.
Ratincation of the treaty, the presi-
dent declares is the only question now
before us. Failure to ratlfy the treaty
will not undo what has been done," he
says, will not restore Panama to COL
ombia, and will not alter our obligation
TO keep the transit open across the 18TH
mus, and TO prevent any outside power
from menacing this transit.
1.-The question actually before this
government is not that of the recogni-
ton of Panama as an independent re-
public. That is already an accomplished
fact. The question, and the only ques-
ton, is whether or not we shall build an
Isthmian canal
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-01-08
WOMEN AND JEWELS.

Jewels, candy, flowers. man-that is
the order of woman's preferences.
Jewels form magnet of mighty power
to the average woman. Even that
greatest of all jewels, health, is often
ruined In the strenuous efforts to make
or save the money TO purchase them.
If a woman will risk her health to get a
coveted gem, then let her fortify herself
against the insidious consequences of
coughs, colds and bronchial affections
by the regular use of DIR. Boschee's Ger.
man Syrup. It will promptly arrest
consumption in its early stages and heal
the affected lungs and bronchial tubes
and drive the dread disease from the
system. 1t is not a cure-all, but 1t is a
certain cure for coughs, colds and all
bronchial troubles. Trial bottles 25c
Regular size Toe.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-01-08
Our Schools
DEBATING CLUB OFFICERS.

Immediately on being called to order
the debating club suspended all other
business and elected officers as follows:
Presi dent, Roy McGrath; vice-president,
John Durham; secretary, John Reid {;
treasurer, Edward Titus; criti>, Roy
Lock wood. These officers hold office for
one month after which officers will be
elected every half y ear. The debate with
st. Johns is soon to come off and with a
new literary sooissy formed the inter
est in the debating In the high school
never was so great as at present.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-01-08
DEATH CLAIMS ANOTHER.
Ezra Decker Passed Peacefully Away al
His Home in Alma on sunday Last.

On Sunday last Ezra Decker passed
from this earthly life into the unknown
beyond, his death occurring at his home
In Alma. He was in his Slst year and
had been in feeble health for some time.
The funeral was held at the residence on
Tuesday and interment made in River
side cemetery. The members of the G..
A. r., Of which he was an honor ed
member, acted as pallbearers and
escorted the body TO the cemetery.
The deceased was born September 8,
1922, in Burns. n. Y He was united
in marriage TO Johanna Shaw, October
10, 1912. Six years later they moved to
Painsville, o., and in 1878 they moved
from that place to Portland. Mich,
where they resided until 1887 when
they moved to Alma where they have
lived since that time. Mr. and Mrs.
Decker were members OF the Methodist
Episcopal church, which organization
they had affiliated themselves with for
over 60 years. There are four children
living as the result of their union
Marcus Decker. Of Painsville, O., Mrs
Jane Brown, Of Dorence. Kas., c. II
Decker and Mrs. Il. A. Wadley, both OF
Alma. The deceased served in the civil
war In the LIST Ohio Artillery.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-01-08
PUBLIC PARK.

LIKE all small towns when first started,
no provision was ever made for public
park in Alma. Since gro wing TO be
prosperous and thriving village from a
small hamlet, business blocks and resi-
dences have been built so rapidly that
there has been no time for public thought
regarding such place. Neither has it
been necessary in the past.
Like all places so situated and favored
by nature, the surrounding country has
been sufficient for all needs. But the
time is now at hand when some pro-
vision should be made for the future.
Alma is becoming too large TO confine
its population, when an outdoor quiet
rest is desired, to the few patches of nat
u raj wood that Is fast disappearing. Pro-
vision should at once be made for the
purchase of plat of land that could be
utilized for public park, and with a
gradual expenditure Of money each year,
in a short time such place would be
had.
The only available piece Of property
close at hand that could be secured for
such purpose. is the vacant block south
of the Adventist church. The school
board now owns the property and 1t Is
understood that it is desired by that
body to dispose of it. What better in
vestment could the village make than to
purchase it?
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-01-08
COLLEGE NOTES.

Rev. w. II. Long, '9S and Edgar
Church, Of Ithaca, visited college the
first of the week.
The enrolment is slightly increased
this term over last term, several having
entered in the academy and commercial
departments.
Regular gymnasium work was begun
this week under the direction of Coach
Fuller. The basketball men ara prac-
ticing everyday from to 6 O'Clock.
The week of prayer is being observed
this week by the college. Largely at
tended prayer meetings are being held
every afternoon in the college chapel at
$3.50.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-01-08
Churches and Societies
A MEETING FOR BOYS.
An Address VIII ne Given For the Young
Men sunday Afternoon.

Sunday afternoon at 4:30 O'Clock, local
time, there will DO "a meeting for boys
only in the Baptist church. AT this
meeting there will be a talk for the boys
together with special music. All boys
are invited.
During the week there will be special
meetings in the Baptist church as fol-
lows: On Monday evening, the meet
ing will be in charge OF the Sunday
school; on Tuesday evening, a meeting
for men only; on Wednesday for women
only; on Thursday general prayer
meeting; on Friday the meeting will be
in charge Of the young people OF the
church. Special speakers from out of
town will address at least two OF these
meetings, the meeting for men only and
the meeting on Friday evening
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-01-08
SUMNER CENTER NEWS.

Mr.. and Mrs. John Johnson have gone
to Canada on a visit.
Mrs. K. A. Phelps, of Osceola, visited
at the home of Theron Kress the first of
the week.
Mrs. X. A. Gee and daughter have
just returned from Boyne Falls where
they visited at the home Of Jay Gee,
Mrs. Gees son.
Mr.. and Mrs. Theron Kress' little
daughter has just returned from a
weeks visit with friends in the north
ern part of the state.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-01-08
What's In a Name?

Everything is inthe name when it comes
to Witch Hazel Salve. &c DeWitt's &
Co of Chicago discovered some years
ago how to make salve from Witch
Hazel that is specific for Piles. For
blind, bleeding. itching and protruding
Piles, eczema, cuts, burns, bruises aud
all skin diseases DeWitt's Salve has no
EQUAL. This has given rise TO numer.
Gus worthless counterfeits. Ask for
eWitt's-the genuine. Sold by Charlie:
Rhodes.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-01-08
n Vest-Pocket Doctor.

Never in the way, no trouble to carry,
easy to take. pleasant and never failing
in results are DeWitt's Little Early
Risers. A vial of these little pills in
the vest-pocket is a certain guarantee
against headaches, biliousness, torpid
liver and all of the ills resulting from
constipation. They tonic and strength.
en- the liver. Sold by Charles Rhodes.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-01-08
No Reasonable Man

imagines that neglected cold can be
cured in a day. The uncountable air
cells in the lungs are inf amed and the
throat is as tender as an open sore. But
time and Aliens Lung Balsam will
overcome the cold and stave off con-
sumption. The cough will cease and
the lungs will be sound as a new dollar.
All druggists sell Aliens Lung Balsaln.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-01-08

Ithaca, and show cause ~ any there be- why the
prayer OF the petitioner should not be granted:
And II Is further ordered. That said petit
uoner give notice 10 the persons interested in
said estate, Of the pendency of said petition
and the hearing thereof, by causing copy OF
this order to be published I'm the ALMA RECORD,
newspaper printed and circulated In said
county of Gratiot, for three successive weeks
previous TO said day OF hearing.
seal ISAAC :. SEAvER.
lS-lS-H Judge OF Probate
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-01-08
Setting a Prisoner Free.

man with rheumatism is prisoner
His letters are Done the less CALLING be-
cause they are invisible. To him Perry
Davis Painkiller comes as liberator.
Rubbed we'll into the swollen, stiffened
joints it not merely drives away the
pain, it makes the muscles pliable so
that the prisoner becomes free man
There is but one Painkiller, Perry
Davis. IS and so cents.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-01-08
SEyILLE.SUMNER FARMERS CLUB.

The date OF the meeting of the Seville
aud Sumner Farmers Club has been
changed from January eth to l4th.
This meeting will be held at the home
OF o. Il. Rockwell, four miles north of
Elwell
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-01-08
CARD OF THANKS.

We desire to make public acknowledgment
for the many kindnesses shown us by our friends
Mrs. Ezra Decker. Mrs. r. A. wadley, Mr.. and
9. III. Decker
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-01-08

nRDER FOR PUBLICATION:- State OF Mich
" igan, The Probate Court for the County OF
Gratiot. At a session of said court, held at the
Probate ONCE, In the Village OF Ithaca i'm said
county. on the 10Th day OF December, A. d.. 1909
Present. Hon. Isaac s. Seaver, Judge OF Pro
bate.
In the matter OF the estate OF Rozella Havlin.
deceased
Isaac Havlin, husband OF said deceased having
filed IN said court his petition praying that said
court adJudcate and determine who were AT the
time OF her death the legal heirs OF said deceased
ana entitled TO inherit the real estate OF which
said deceased died seized
IL IS ordered, That the llth day OF January.
A. ID 1904. at ten o'clock In the forenoon, at
said probate Office. be and Is hereby appointed
for hearing petition;
IL Is further ordered, That public notice
thereof be given by publication of a COPY OF this
order for three successive weeks previous TO ga Id
day OF hearing I'm the Alma Record a news.
paper printed and circulated I'm said county
ISAAC ;. SEAvER
A true copy. Judge of Probate
(Seal) 12.is47
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-01-08

Rev. and Mrs. @. l.. Ramsay were
rendered a reception in the parlors Of
the Wright House on Monday evening
of this week by the members OF st.
Johns church and their friends. A large
number were present and the parlors
were very handsomely decorated for the
occasion. Refreshments ere served in
the dining room, which was also profuse-
decorated. Pulfrey's orchestra fur
nished several selections of music which
were very much appreciated.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-01-08

ORDER or HEARlNG: State OF Michigan.
~ County OF Gratiot. SIS: At a session of the
Probate Court for said County, held az the Pro
bate Office. in the Village OF Ithaca, on the 5th
day of January in the year one thousand nine
hundred four.
Present, Isaac s. Seaver Judge OF Probate.
In the matter OF the estate of William y
Rogers deceased.
On reading and fling the petition duly veri-
fed, of William IA. Rogers son of said deceased
praying that the administration OF "a rs estate
be- granted to T. A. Ely or some other suitable
person
Thereupon 1t is ordered, That Tuesday, the
End day OF February next, at 10 O'Clock
In the forenoon, be assigned for the hearing OF
said petition. and that the heirs at.law
OF said deceased and all other per-
sons interested in said estate are required TO
appear at a session OF said court, then to be
holden in the Probate Office, in the Village of
Ithaca aud show cause, II any there be why the
prayer 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
hearing thereof. by causing a copy of this
order To be published In The Alma Record a
newspaper printed and circulated i'm said Coun-
~, for three successive weeks previous TO said
day OF hearing.
$50 IsAAcS SEAvyp
tSeaL) "a true copYD Judge of Probate.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-01-08
Alma College
OPENING LECTURE.

Given by Miss Inglis on scottish Life
Tuesday IA. m.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-01-08
DOINGS IN SOCIETY.

Several Pleasant Social Gatherings i'm
Alma During the Past Week.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-01-08

The handsome home of Dr. and Mrs.
A. f. Bruske on Superior-st. was the
scene of very brilliant reception We'd
nesday evening" when a large number
OF town and college people assembled 10
welcome Mr.. and Mrs. Paul H. Bruske,
of Detroit, who we're recently married in
Minneapolis. The rooms were artistic
ally decorated with holly, the same
effect being used in the parlors and din.
ing room. DIR. and Mrs. Bruske, with
Miss Bruske, assisted in receiving the
guests Light refreshments were served.
Mr. and Mrs. George Sharrar enter
tanned number OF friends at their
home on Safest last Wednesday night
with progressive pedro. Light refresh
ments were served. Prizes were award
ed f. w. Hooper, Mrs. Ely Brewbaker,
Mrs. s. Messenger and GA. Mulholland,
the last two named securing the BOBBY
Evening journal., 1904-07-13
EUGENE CURTIS HERE
Much Talked Of outfielder Arrives and
viii be in Today's Game.

Eugene Curtis, the new outheldev re-
Gently signed by the Wilmington A. a..
baseball team. arrived In the city yes
terday and viii be in the game today
Curtis comes to Wilmington from
Wheeling. W. Va. where ne has been
playing an season. He has the reputa-
tion OF being a heavy hitter and the
fans viii now have a chance to size his
work up. Russell played in the Three I
League with Curtis last season and
says the new man Is great stick art-
ist
For a time Campbell viii be on the
bench. Curtis win so to left, Farrell
10 centre and Russell TO right field.
Tommy" has taken big slump I'm
batting but this is thought to be due
10 the fact that he has been sick near
ly an Season.
The Penn Park team plays here today
and tomorrow. Manager Frysinger has
secured the Cuban N-Giants for Fri-
day and on Saturday the attraction
win be either Atlantic City or Glouces-
ter.
There has been a lively controversy
between friends Of Duncan and Dolan.
two local twirlers. for some time as 10
which is the better pitcher. II is likely
that Manager Frysinger will allow
each Of these men to pitch three n-
nings Of Saturdays game so that their
friends can judge which does the best
work.
Evening journal., 1904-07-13
SITUATION GROWING
MORE SERIOUS DAILY

AS the days pass the situation in
building circles grows worse owing to
the bricklayers' strike and from present
indications there is little chance of an
adjustment between employer and en-
ploye.
mo middle grounds is the course
pursued by the men and course which
they say will be carried out TO the end.
Today there is not union bricklayer
employed I'M the city excepting those
engaged i'm work for A. $. Reed &
Brother contractors, with whom no
difficulty has existed.
Many union bricklayers have obtain
ed employment elsewhere. Eight or
ten are at work on the Baldt steel plant
near New Castle and eight more men
went TO Baltimore this morning. Since
July / twenty-eight travelling cards
have been issued TO members of the
union and OF the siXty-hve men on its
rolls but few are out of employment.
Union men claim that for every man
brought into the city by builders six
union men are sent away by the or
ganization.
Not only has the condition of affairs
affected contractors and builders, but
the local brick makers are suffering tc
a greater or less extent
Evening journal., 1904-07-13
CONFERENCE WILL MEET
IN THISCITY NEXT YEAR
Was Decided by Presiding
Elders at Meeting Held
in Dover

The Wilmington Methodist Episcopal
Conference will meet In this city next
March This decision was reached at
"a meeting of the presiding elders in
Dover yesterday. IL was not decided I'm
what church the session would be held.
That will be determined later.
When conference adjourned i'm Dover
last spring no invitation had been eX-
tended for a place to meet next year
and since that time no church had
volunteered to entertain the body.
Presiding Elder Alpheus S. Mowbray,
OF the Wilmington district; Presiding
Elder w. @. Koons of the Easton dis
rict and Presiding Elder Adam Stengle
of the Salisbury district met at the
home Of Presiding Elder stephen NJ.
Morgan, of the Dover district. I'm Dover
yesterday. The sentiment was that
the next session should be held i'm Will
mington In which church the meeting
will be held was left TO Presiding Elder
Mowbray. lie will consult with the
Wilmington Preachers Association and
determine In what church the session
shall be held.
The next session OF conference will
be am important one on account of the
cases of the Rev. Drs. Corkmn and
Baker being brought up for trial The
question of the ministers bearing thcii
own expense while at conference was
moi discussed,
Evening journal., 1904-07-13
llln nrsf cnnlnn aI

l,lissIans. -.,n ,ne nrst column ap-
preached Chkuanching the Russians
retreated southwest through the valley,
but at 3 O'Clock in the evening they
took up a position on the heights Of
Cnouchiachang.
The Russians were dislodged at dusk,
when the second Japanese column ad-
vanced along the road toward Tong
CHS, repulsing small bodies of the
enemy en- route. They attacked the
advance line of the Russians near Stu
tanglaku The Russians were re-en-
forced and compelled the Japanese to
withdraw.
At dawn on July 10 both columns
attacked and dislodged the Russians
from the heights west of Sinchiaku.
The Japanese pursued them and again
attacked a strong position held by the
Russians at Siutehikou. After a des-
perate fight the Japanese occupied the
position.
After occupying Kaiehou General
oku's army on Sunday moved north
ward.
The Russians have strong defenses
at Tapingshan. Niusenihan, Nangma-
tai, Chinghisan and camps near Kuo-
chiapao. General Oku will probably
attack these positions as soon as his
troops are rested.
Evening journal., 1904-07-13
MEN PACKING THEIR
CAMP EQUIPMENT
National Guard All Ready
for the Order to
March

Last night was spent by the national
guardsmen IN packing their effects and
getting ready for the annual encamp-
ment which begins on Saturday. Major
simon r.. Doherty issued the following
order:
Pursuant 20 par. II G.. o. and no. IA
C. s.. Headquarters First Infantry Ma
tional Guard Of Delaware Companies
A, C.. ID. +, and B, win report az the
armory Wilmington, Delaware, at 7l5
O'Clock "a. m., on July i6, 1904, prepared
To proceed TO Camp Joshua II. Marvil
at Cooch's Bridge.
p First call viii be sounded at 1.30
assembly at 7.40 and adjutants call at
l.45 o'clock a. M.
3. Blue wooden uniforms, campaign
hats and leggins viii be worn, fatigue
caps win be suspended from the belts
over the left hip.
T. Commanding officers will report TO
these headquarters Immediately after
the assembly on the above date the
number of officers enlisted men, ana
servants for whom transporta-
lion is required.
The drill han was occupied by the
band. II viii make even a better show
ing this year than last. The men are
preparing 10 give "a minstrel show as
a side issue in the evenings. There is
much talent in the band and good
program may be expected.
Evening journal., 1904-07-13
Social I'D PersonaI Noles

Joseph Durham, city yardmaster Of
the PENNSYLVANIA Railroad. left yester-
day for his vacation. which viii be
spent in New York and his cottage at
Salem. William Lucas WI take his
place in this city while he is away.
col. Theodore Townsend was I'm this
city yesterday He went to Cooch's
Bridge later IN the day to look over
the camp ground. where the National
Guard viii encamp next week.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. NJ. Francis are In
Atlantic city.
Thomas J. Drummer, OF Philadelphia.
is spending couple OF weeks In the
city
Miss Anna Rust, Of Bridgeyille, is vis-
iting IN the city.
Hugh Morris is spending a week at
his home in Greenwood.
Miss Nellie Berk Of Chester. who
has been visiting friends here, has re-
turned home.
Mrs Hannah Reese, Of Philadelphia.
is visiting friends tn this city.
Miss Grace Weldin Is visiting friends
I'm West Chester.
Colonel u. =. Barnard aud family CT.
occupying their summer home az Bower,
Beach
Fred S. Heel, went to Manhattan Beaci
today where he Win appear in I'll Tro
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