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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-10-28
OBITEl1RY

John c. Charters was born In Rem
fershire. Scotland, July Is. 1894, and
died at Sumner, October IT, 1904. lie
came 20 this country at the age OF tif-
teen and was married 10 Charlotte
Hart at Burbank. ohio. Ia 1850. lie
came 20 Michigan in 1873 He has
been great sufferer for the last If
teen years and to add 10 his bodily
ills he was blind lie leaves a wife
four sons and one daughter 10 mourn
their loss. The funeral was held Oc-
tOber l. at the Christian church, Rev
Wiles officiating. interment IA sum
ner, Riverside cemetery.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-10-28
Fair Is a Success.

St Louis. Oct 24.-The first oficia
and authentic figures Of the receipt.
and expenditures OF the worlds fair
for the first four months of the fail
period-May June. July and August
were received last night from Wash
ington. The figures are those en-
bodied in reports from the officials o
the exposition. The summaries show
that the total receipts Of the exposi
ton for the first four months amount
ed to s2O,6s5, O2O and the disburse
ments for the same period s20.477'065
leaving balance on hand Sept. ! OF
$1SS,955.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-10-28
Stray Bullet Killed Him.

Ionia. Mich. Oct 25.-Target prac-
tice got in some OF its work near here
that resulted In the instant death OF
Fred Bird. 10 years OF age. Bird. with
some companions, was walking along
Tho banks of Grand river east of town,
and little farther east party of
young men were shooting at target,
the charge OF one OF the guns going
wide OF the mark. struck young Bird
full in the chest. killing him instantly.
IN investigation will be made. but the
sheriff is satisfied the shooting was &C
e'dsntal and will make no arrests.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-10-28
COMES SIGHTSEEING.
Night Hon. John Morley q Guest q
Andrew Carnegie.

Now York. Oct. 24.-The Right Hon.
John Morley, the English statesman
and author, arrived Sunday on the
steamer Celtic. During his stay III
this city Mr. Morley will be Andrew
Carnegies guest.
When Mr.. Carnegie, who also al
rived on the Celtic. was informed the
money Is needed TO maintain the
peace palace at The Hague. ne sale .
Il have nothing to do with ths'
There is convention between the
powers 10 maintain 1t, and they should
not find any trouble In raising 500.
o0o." On the question OF calling 4
peace conference he said
Let us not call a peace conference
now when two nations are strugslins
In awful battle. Such an action OF
President Roosevelt would be great
error, and would not be looked upon
with favor in Europe"
Turning to Mr.. Morley, he asked:
Don't you agree with me, Mr. Nor
ley. that Mr. Roosevelt has taken \
strong hold on the Imagination Of thc
English people,"
Eyes, Mr.. Carnegie" was the reply
II agree with you"
Mr.. Morley will make his first aud
only address while in this country In
Pittsburg on Nov. 3 before the Iror
and Steel institute
Il visited this interesting country
thirty-fve years ago. have made
my life since then, and expect To find
a completely new country" he said
L know every minute that am here
Will be intensely interesting. I wan,
to see your tall buildings, which arc
so picturesque and | want 70 see youi
elevated railways"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-10-28
Pope's Wishes Observed.

New York. Oct 24.-The wishes OF
Pope Plus Y with regard TO the
change in church music in CatholiD
churches vas observed at ST. Pa
rick's cathedral Sunday at the
o'clock high mass, when a full choir
Of sixty male voices replaced IN,
mixed choir which had heretofor,
leen one OF the features Of the ser
vices The chancel choir OF sixty boys
participated in the services as usual
making an aggregate OF 100 male
voices.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-10-28
ENnrnse Is Loo Much.

Corunna Mich, Oct 25.-For the
past four years Shiawassee county
has paid out thousands of dollars a
year in medical supplies and doctors
bills for smallpox patients. The coun-
" board OF supervisors. in session
here. proposes 10 put a stop TO large
amount Of this expenditure and here
after bills for persons who will make
oath that they are INDECENT alone will
be paid by the county. II is already
costing the county nearly $1,000 a
month 10 take care of It's poor
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-10-28

Geo. Wessinger, OF Flint, spent Sun
day with relatives.
II. G. Maloney was in st. Johns a
few days this week.
Ithaca was treated to slight fall
or the beautiful last Saturday.
Mr. and Mrs Jas. Darcus are spend
ing the week at st. Louis Missouri.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Brooke spent
Sunday with relatives at Forest Hill.
Mrs. VIM. Sickels returned Sa tut
day from a weeks visit with relatives
al Elsie.
Mrs. Sarah Shaffer went TO Alma,
5 .turday, for a few days visit with
relatives.
Misses Mae and Zoa Soule, OF Beeoe
went TO Detroit, Monday, where they
have employment.
Mrs. Mary Martin was called 10 San
dusky county, Ohio, last Thursday by
the death OF a brother.
Mr.. and Mrs A. Robb returned Fri.
day from weeks visit with friends
AT Detroit anu Ypsilanti
Mrs. Ray Wilkinson spent Sunday
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. J
Gordanier, OF Maple Rapids.
Miss Mae futile. OF Perrinton at
tended the teachers examination
here last Thursday and Friday.
Mrs. j. =. Colwell returned to Fen.
ton, Friday, after spending the week
with her son, DR.. ID. c. Colwell.
Mis-. O. b. Churchill left Saturday
for a weeks visit with her parents
Mr.. and Mrs c f. Beckwith, OF Ian
sing.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Thompson re-
turned TO Riverdale, Saturday, after
spending week with his father AT
Sickels
Mr.. and Mrs. w. Hilbourn were
llled TO Muskegon, Friday, by the
lness OF his mother, Mrs. II. NJ
IIilbourn.
Mrs. Claud COnklin returned 10 Elsie
Saturday, after spending several days
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. d. L.
| Wilkinson
Mrs. II. NJ. Johnson. o. san Fran.
cisco, California, visited at the home
ot A l.. Barstow and other friends
several days last week.
Mrs. w s. Hoag. of Springport, who
has been visiting at the home OF f. j
Wheeler OF Newark, went 10 Fdrwell
Saturday, for a short visit.
Mr.. and Mrs. + Il Hundey returned
u Elweu. Saturday, after making hel
PARENTS. Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Mellinger
OF North Star, a short visit.
Mrs. John Miller returned TO hel
b. me i'm Cotton, OHIO, Friday, after
spending the past TWO weeks at the
home Of her sister. Mrs. II. + FootC
Of Lafayette
Mrs Move returned Saturday from
Fremont. where she has been spend
ing the past four months with hel
daughters. Mrs Eugene Ingels anC
Mrs. Joseph lass.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-10-28
Cut Out Some Red lane.

A lot OF the red tape in the granting
OF deer hunters licenses has been cut
out this year. Heretofore 1t was nee
essary for the wouIdbe deer slayers to
appear in person before the county
clerk and make affidavit necessary TO
get licence. Now the procedure has
been changed so that the AFFIDAVIT may
be made before any notary public and
forwarded 10 the county clerk by mail.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-10-28
Can You Eat?

J. Il. Taylor. u prominent merchant
Of Ohriesman, Tex, says. II could not
eat because OF a weak stomach lost
all strength and ran down in weight.
All that money could do was done, but
all hope of recovery vanished Hearing
OF some wonderful cures effected by use
of Kodal Dyspepsia Cure, concluded "a
tryt. The first bottle benefited me,
and after taking four bottles, am fullv
restored 10 my usual strength, weight
and health" Kodsl Dyspepsia Cure
digests what you eat and cures. Sold
by Chas. Rhodes.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-10-28
Gets Child and $40 Monthly.

Ann Arbor. Mich. Oct. 25.-Judge
Kline has dissolved the injunction re-
straining Mrs. Mary Berry Of Ypsilanti
from having the custody OF the Berry
child. and has granted her 500 per
month aiimony and s25 solicitors fee
pending the divorce proceedings. The
husband. Oscar Berry. jeweliy
clerk az Ypsilanti. wants divorce on
me grounds OF cruelty and neglect.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-10-28
EMPLOYEES STRIKE.
corunna's Waterworks Men Want Pay
For Ten Hours.

Corunna. Mich. Oct 25-Fifty men
employed on the city's new water
works system struck last evening be-
cause Contractor VI Walker OF Fen.
'on would not in future guarantee
hem s. so a day
In the past the men have been re-
ceiving Is cents an hour for n l0-hOur
Cay. but since the days have become
shorter they have been working in
reality only about nine hours Mr.
Walker proposed to pay at the same
rate. but only for the actual time put
IN, and the men struck. An effort
will be made to fiji their places at
once
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-10-28

Lansing, Mich, Oct. 25.-Upon APP
rlioation of F. Dement'S Sons. exten.
sive manufacturers OF stoves and farm
implements. the affairs OF that corpo
ration were placed in the hands OF
he Detroit Trust Co. which will con
tinue the business with a view 10
Equldating all liabilities and giving
;he company an opportunity to effect
4 permanent organization on a more
ample financial basis The company
- capitalized az s1.25o.OOO. and does
an enormous business throughout the
country
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-10-28

Stopl Don't take imitation celery teas
when you ask for Celery King, a medi-
cine OF great value. The teas" are
urged upon you because they are bought
cheap. Never jeopardize your health in
n bad cause. Celery King only costs p
cents and il never disappoints.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-10-28
A Though tfuI Man,

NJ. NJ. Aus'in. ~ Winchester. Ind.
knew whn 20 go 80 he hour OF need.
His vife h"d surh All unusual case or
stomach and liver trou bic. physicians
could ~ help y r. He thought OF and
tried DR. KY. y ~ Lie Pile and she
gnt reli ~ -, g. and vss h isliy cured.
Only 25c, NC - T. Shurtr d az s'ore.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-10-28
Gard OF thanks.

We wish TO extend to the kind
friends and neighborS our heartfelt
thanks for the Kindness and assist
ance given US during our bereave-
ment, also to the choir and To the
minister for mis- words OF consolation.
ELISHA CHURCH
AND FAMILY.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-10-28
Card OF Thanks

We wish % thank the many friend,
who so kindly assisted us during the
sickness and death OF our husband
and father
Mrs. JONI &. CHATTER.
Miss LIZZIE CHARTER
MR. AND Mrs. j. CHARTER.
MR AID Mrs G. CHATTER,
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-10-28

Good looks comes from pure blood
pure blood from good health, and good
health from Celery King Ccleey kim
makes good health, pure blood and
good looks Herb or tablet form, pc.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-10-28

No one would ever be bothered with
" everyone knew how
and quickly Burdock Blood
BitterN regulates the stomach and
bowels
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-10-28

The celery King complexion is
what one Alma lady calls the beautiful
skin that comes from the use OF the
tonic-laxative, Celery King 25c at
druggists
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-10-28

From indigestion, aches and pains,
Your system will be free,
If You'll but take timely drink
or Rocky Mountain Tea.
Chas. Rhodes.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-10-28

No danger of consumption If you use
Foley's Honey and Tar 10 cure that
stubborn cough Sold by Geo. Z.
Sharrar
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-10-28
Marriage Licenses

Geo. &. Taylor, %, Alma;
Nellie Osborn, -, Akron.
Frederick Ripple, p. Alma:
Mabel Smith. 20. same.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-10-28
A Dozen Times a Night.

Mr.. Owen Dunn. Of Benton Ferry. w.
Va. writes: 81 have had kidney and
bladder trouble for vears. and 70 became
90 bad that was obliged Tn get mp at
least = dozen times q night l never
received any permanent, benefit from
any medicine until tried Foley's Kid
ney Oure. After using two bottles.
am cured" Sold by Geo +. Sharrar.
Holbrook argus., 1904-01-23
THE OLDEST MAN IN AMERICA
escaped the 1errors of Many Winters by
 Using Pe-ru-na.

centenarian is an ardent friend of feruna, having used 1t many years.
 Tn speaking of his good health and extreme old age MT. Brock says:
 After man has lived in the world as long as l have, he ought to have Iouiid out great many things by ex- perlence. l think I have done so.
 "one of the things have found out to my entire satisfaction is the proper thing for ailments that are due directly to the effects of the climate. For 115 years ] have withstood the chanqeable climate of the United States.
 T have always been a very healthy man, but of course subject to the lit tle directions which are due to sud- den changes in the climate and tenn perature. During my long life have known great many remedies for coughs, colds and diarrhoea.
 "As for Dr.. Hartman's remedy. Pc. runa, l have found it to be the best, if not the only, reliable remedy for these affections. It has been my standby for many years, and l attribute my good health and extreme old age to this remedy.
 Tt exactly meets all my reouire- ments. It protects me from the evil effects of sudden changes; it keeps me in goods appetite; it gives me strength; it keeps my blood in good circulation. I have come to rely upon It almost entirely for the many little things for which I need medicine,
 When epidemics of la grippe first began to make their appearance in this country I was a sufferer from this disease.
 q had several long sieges with the grip. At first l did not know that Pe- runa was remedy for this disease. When heard that la grippe was epi- demic catarrh, tried Peruna for la grippe, and found it to be just the thng."
 In a later letter dated January 31. l 19O3 MT. Brock writes:
 T am well and feeling as we'll as I have for years. The only thing that bothers me is my sight. If I could see better I would walk all over the farm and it would do me good. I would not be without Peruna." l Yours truly,
Holbrook argus., 1904-01-23

A short time ago, by request, Uncle Isaac came to Waco and sat for his picture. In his hand he held a stick cut from the grave of General An drew Jackson, which has been car ried by him ever since. MT. Brock is dignified old gentleman, showing few signs of decrepitude. His family Bible is still preserved, and it shows that the date of his birth was written 115 years ago.
 Surely a few words from this re- markable old gentleman, who has had 115 years of experience to draw from, would be interesting as well as prof. itable. A lengthy biographical sketch is given of this remarkable old man in the Waco Times-Herald, December 4, 1898. A still more pretentious biog- raphy of this, the oldest living man, illustrated with double column por- trait, was given the readers of the Dallas Morning News, dated Decem- her Il, 1898, and also the Chicago Times-Herald of same date. This
Holbrook argus., 1904-01-23
A Novel Insurance Case.

A friend in Mobile, Alabama, writes that recently young man in that sec tion bought large quantity of fancy, high-priced smoking tobacco, had 1t insured for its full value, smoked it up and then put claim in for the in- surance, stating that it had been de- stroyed by fire. The case was taken to court, the judge deciding in favor of the young smoker Next, the in- surance company had the young man arrested for setting fire to his own property, and the same judge ordered him to pay fat fine and also go to fail.
Holbrook argus., 1904-01-23
M>v~' M~M

For free book on catarrh address The Peruna Medicine Co.,, Columbus, O.
 If you do not derive prompt and satisfactory results from the use of Peruna, write at once to Dr. Hart man, giving a full statement of your case and he will be pleased to give you his valuable advice gratis.
 Address Dr. Hartman, President of The Hartman Sanitarium, Columbus, Ohio.
Holbrook argus., 1904-01-23
EARLY USE OF euNPowpER.
Evidence of Its Discovery Long Be.
 fore the Christian Era.

AOIC thc ShTiotihh AhThs
 With reference to the early use of gunpowder and firearms long before the popularity accepted but erroneous date of gunpowder discovery, Gen. Joseph Wheeler, U. s. A., in lecture Q short time ago, remarked that in many localities in China and India the soil is impregnated with nitre, and the probable discovery of gunpowder there many centuries before the Christian era may be explained in this way:
 All cooking at that time was by wood fires, and the people lived in tents and huts. with earth for their floors. Countless fires made of wood upon ground strongly impregnated with nitre must have existed every day, and when such fires were extin- guished a portion of the wood must have been converted into charcoal; some of this would, of necessity, be- come mixed with the nitre in the soil. By this means two of the most active ingredients of gunpowder were brought together, and it was very nat ural that when another fire was kin dled on the same spot flash might follow. This would lead to investiga- tion, and then the manufacture of gun powder was conceived. Whether this be true or not, there is abundant evi- dence that the origin of gunpowder and artillery goes far back in the dim ages of the past.
 The Hindoo code, compiled long be- fore the Christian era, prohibited the making of war with cannon and guns or any kind of firearms. Quintus Cur tius informs us that Alexander the Great met with fire weapons in Asia, and Philostratus says that Alexander's conquests were arrested by the use of gunpOwder. It Is also written that those wise men who lived in the cities of the Ganges 'overthrew their enc mics with tempests and thunderbolts shot from the walls" Julius Afrlcanus mentions the shooting powder in the year 275. 1t was used in the siege of Constantinople in GUS; by the Arabs, in 690; at Tbessalonica, in 904; at the siege of Belgrade, 1073; by the Greeks in naval battles, in 109S; by the Arabs against the Iberians, in 1147, and at Toulouse, in 121S. It appears to have been generally known throughout civil lized Europe as early as 1900, and soon thereafter it made its way into Eng land, where 1t was manufactured dur. ing the reign of Elizabeth, and we learn that few arms were possessed hy the English in 1910, and that they were used at the battle of Crecy in 1346.
Holbrook argus., 1904-01-23

"Why Is it." asked the curious guest, ''that the poor men usually give larger tips than rich men?" Well. suh," said the waiter, de po' man don't want nobody to fin out he's pol, an de rich man don't want nobody to fin out he's rich, sub" h."-Chicago Tribune.
Holbrook argus., 1904-01-23

He didn't count: "So your house is being built at last?" Yes" '1 thought the plans didn't suit you" "Oh, they don't, but they suit my wife and the architect noW."-Baltimore News.
Holbrook argus., 1904-01-23
He Was Next.

De Auber-rm going to spend the summer sketching in the mountains. Palette-Well, that isn't my idea of
 art, but suppose there Is money in it. De Auber Money ill what? Palette-Sketching patent medicine advertisements on the rocks.
Holbrook argus., 1904-01-23

Tramp--"Is dis all yer kin gimme CT cupful uv cold water?" Kind Lady-"Of course not. You can have as many cupfuls as you want."-Chi' cago Daily News.
Holbrook argus., 1904-01-23

A happy faculty: Young Tutter (to hostess)-I have had very pleasant evening. But then I always manage to enjoy myself no matter where am. Life.
Holbrook argus., 1904-01-23

Mrs. Gramercy-.Do you think it was an intentional slight on the part of Mrs. Newrich9 Mrs. Park-Why, no. my dear. She hasn't been lady loLg enough to know how to be rude.- Puck.
Holbrook argus., 1904-01-23

SAC BROCK, citizen of McLen-
 nan county, Texas, has lived for 115 years. For many years he re- sided at Rosque Falls, eighteen miles west of Waco, but now lives with his son-in-law at Valley Mills, Texas.
Holbrook argus., 1904-01-23
All Men as Plaintiffs.

Tn an action for islander brought .alnst a well-known anti-Semite of Berlin all the male Jews of the town of Konitz figure as plaintiffs.
Holbrook argus., 1904-01-23
Born before the United States was

Born before the United States was formed.
 Saw 22 Presidents elected. Fortuna has protected him from all sudden changes. Veteran of four wars.
 Shod a horse when 99 years old. Always conquered the grip with Pe-ru-na.
 Witness in land suit at the age; of no years. Believes Peruna the greatest rem edy of the age for catarrhal diseases.
Holbrook argus., 1904-01-23
Get Rid
 of Scrofula

Punches, eruptions, inflammations, sore- ness of the eyelids and ears. diseases of the bones, rickets, dyspepsia, catarrh, wasting, are only some of the troubles it causes.
 It is very active evil, making havoc of the whole system.
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-11-30
Receipts and Shipments.
Y the Associated Press.

Chicago. Nov. Following were
the receipts and shipments in carload
lots from this market today:
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-11-30
OPENED FIRM
BUT CLOSED WEAK
MANY THINGS OPERATED
AGAINST THE WHEAT BULLS
AT cHicAGo-coRN ALSO
CLOSED WEAKER.
BY the Associated Press.

| BY the Associated Press.
Chicago, Nov. -WHEAT-InfIu.
enced by early firmness at Liverpool
the market here opened firm. From
tie start, however. there was free
selling by commission houses with
northwestern connections. The pit
traders were inclined to follow. A
private dispatch denying unfavorable
weather in Argentina caused some
weakness. The prices gradually re,
ceded as trading progressed. One of
the principal elements was the ae.
cumulation Of wheat in store in the
northwest In this connection sig
niiicance is attached to the rumor
that, owing to the poor demand for
-four the mills in Minneapolis and
Milwaukee are likely to close down.
Another blow to the bulls was a local
statisticians summary of winter
wheat conditions. The summary not
only claimed the situation good in
most localities, but predicted that
with fair snow protection the dry au-
tumn will be positive help to the
crop, inasmuch as the lack of mois-
ture has forced an extra root growth.
The market closed weak, cent lower
for December, while May was off x.
CORN-There was fair trade
with the tone weaker and closed h0|
9s lower for December 3s@15 off for
May. Country acceptances were lib.
eral and increasing receipts was the
chief bear factor The cash and re-
ceiving houses were leading sellers
of May at the start, while shorts were
the best buyers.
oATS-Were active. the feature
being liberal changing from Decem-
Der TO May by the elevator interests
mostly at "a difference December
was bought and May was sold. The
prices had u cent range and closed |
unchanged for December, Il lower
fog other months. The cash demand
was fair, sales 125,00O bushels.
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-11-30

Minneapolis Cereals.
BY the Associated Press.
Minneapolis. Nov. 29.-WHEAT--
December, s1.OSS; May, $1.10b
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-11-30
EVERY DAY TROUBLES.
Most Cairo Readers Realize What il
'suesW


The constant, never ceasing itch.
ness,
Ever present with itching Piles,
With Eczema. with irritating skin;
It's everyday trouble in many
households.
Doan's Ointment brinps relief and
cures.
Is endorsed by Cairo people.
Louis Bernard of 206 Ninth street,
employed at the American Steam
Laundry. says: 81 suffered from itch.
ing hemorrhoids for four or FIVE years.
When l became oveerheated the an.
noyance almoist drove me wild, and !
tried one preparation after another
but received little If any benefit.
Finally procured Deans Ointment al
Paul G. Schuh's drug store, and began
the treatment The first application
gave me relief and by the time / had
finished one box | was cured. do
not hesitate TO recommend n remedy
which does just what is claimed for
it.
For sale by all dealers, Price so
cents. Fostor-Milburn Co, Buffalo
New York, sole agents for the United
States.
Remember the -Doan's-and
take no other.
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-11-30
Stocks = Bonds : Cereals

Cash-No. ! northern, s1.0Sls; No 2
northern, s102b.