davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-05-13

AT the solicitation Of the publishers of
The American Boy, Detroit, Mich, the
managers OF the Worlds Exposition at
st. Louis have set apart July 9TH as
American Boy Day. Fine programs
for boys will be given in Festival Hall
on that day,-the programs being under
the supervision OF the editor OF the
American Boy.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-05-13
COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
(OFFIOI ALL

ALMA Mich, May 3, 1901.
Regular meeting OF the Common Council of
tho Village OF Alma In Council Chamber on
above date.
Present. President Young. Trustees Della
van. Demuth, Montigel, Moore, Sanderhod and
Struble.
Minutes of last regular meeting and OF IL ter.
vening special read and on motion appro, ed.
On motion the following labor claims we're
allowed at footing and the clerk instructed TO
issue orders for same:
Labor on highway
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-05-13

MR.. HEARST continues to contribute
to the prosperity of the country by putting
money into circulation.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-05-13
REPUBLICAN TICKET.

Congressional.
For Representative in Congress. nth Congress
sional District
ARCHIBALD b. DARRAGH.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-05-13

THE emigration Of Americans from our
Northwestern States into the North Yves.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-05-13
PR9SBAI,E Nt o!t Of Michigan,

DROBATE NOTICE:-State OF Michigan
Il County OF Gratiot. Probate Court for said
County, ss:-Notice il hereby given. that by
an order OF the Probate Court for the County
OF Gratot, made on the 25th day Of April, A.
d., 1901, four months from that date were al
lowed for creditors TO present their claims
against the estate OF Charles johnson. late OF
said county, deceased and that all creditors OF
said deceased are required 10 present their
claims 10 said Probate Court, AT the Probate
ONCE, IN the Village OF Ithaca, for examination
and allowance, on or before the 25th day OF Aug.
ust next. aud that such claims Will be heard
before said Court on saturday the 25th day OF
June and On Thursday. the 18th day OF Aug
ust next, az ten O'Clock In the forenoon OF each
OF those days
Dated Ithaca, May Bird, A. D. 1904
ISAAC 5. SEAvER,
tseaD 80 ~ Judge OF Probate.
DROBATE NOTICE.-State of Michigan
i County OF Gratiot, Probate Court for
said County, ss.--NotIce Is hereby given
That by an order OF the Probate Court for
the County OF Gratiot, made on the 26ih day of
April A. D., 1901. four months from that
date we're allowed for creditors TO pre- sent their
claims against the estate OF Mary A. Snowman,
late OF said County. deceased, and that all cred.
their claims to said Probate Court at the Probate
Office, In the Village OF Ithaca, for examination
aud allowance, on or before the 26th day OF
August next, and that such claims will be heard
before said Court on Monday the 9TH day of
June and on Friday the 26th day OF August
next. At ten O'Clock IN the forenoon OF each OF
those days.
Dated Ithaca, Mich, May srd A. D., 1904.
ISAAC > SEAvER,
tses0 5-elt Judge OF Probate.
Subscribe for the Alma Record.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-05-13
EXCURSIONS
VIA ThB
PERE MARQUETTE
SAGINAW and Bay Civ.

Sunday, May 10, train will leave AL.
ma at 1921 a. m. Rate Coo. See
: osters, or ask agents for particulars.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-05-13


Trustee Moore, that the liquor dealers bond
with Richard Upthegrove as principal and
Henry Brew baker and Marshall Dallas as sure
ties. place of business. Dallas building be APP
proved.
Motion carried az follows:
Yeas: Trustee Delavan, Demuth. Moore
Sanderhoh and Struble.
Nays: Trustee MOntigel.
The committee 10 whom was referred the
liquor dealers bond of Chas. w. Ainsley re-
ported having found surety Moses Tracy in
sufficient TO qualify thereon.
Moved by Trustee Deavan, supported by
Trustee Sanderhof, that the report be received
and the principal notified.
Motion carried "a follows:
Yeas: Trustees Delavan, Demuth, Montigel
Moore Sanderhof aud Struble.
Nay: None.
on motion Of Trustee SanderhOn supported
by Trustee Delayau, committee was ap
pointed TO purchase set OF books for the vii
lage.
Committee appointed Trustees Moore San
derho1 and Demuth.
On motion Of Trustee Sanderhof the village
Is TO purchase nine 90 rubber coats and
twelve O2) hats tor the hremen. The coats and
hats 10 bc branded Alma Fire Department
and when not In use to be placed on the fire
wagon.
On motion council adjourned to meet wednes.
day, May ith, at o clock q. m.
W W. KINCH, Clerk
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-05-13

WANTED Man wanted TO be agent for this
w neighborhood. Much money can be
made. Write 10 The Home supply Co.. SIS New
Era Bldg. Chicago Ills. i2-p
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-05-13
Dated, Ithaca, May 3rd A. d. 1904
isaac :. SEAvER
(aeaD $50 Judge Of Probate

Subscribe for the Alma Record.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-05-13

WANTED-A competent steady girl 20 do
w general housewOrk Ia "A small family who
VIII expect her To accompany them to Higgins
lake In the summer. Address Mrs. a Bruske
Alma Mich. 19.f3
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-05-13

DOR SALE.-A hrst-cass Victor Rdged Arm
" Talking machine to be sold at a bargain
Inquire of Morris Johnson or Phone 10. Union
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-05-13

HELP WANTED. Good cook and dinuine
III room girl wanted at once at the Hotel
Arcadia
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-05-13

I AIDES AND GENTLEMEN We pay SIS a
IL thousand cash for copying at home. send
stamp Puritan Mtg. Co., % Front St, Worcester,
Mass. Il If
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-05-13
FOR SALE. RENT EXCHANGE. ETC.

EoR SALE.-Top buggy and moving
| machine, nearly new. A bargain. ID. l.
| Johnson, Alma l3-tf
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-05-13

WANTED--Situation TO do homework AID
w dress Miss Cora Dunkle, Alma. Mich.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1904-01-22
A Prisoner in Her Own House.

Mrs. W. H. Layha, of 1901 Agnes
Ave-, Kansas City, Mo-, has for several
wears been troubled with severe hoarse-
ness and at times hard cough, which
she says, Would keep me III doors for
days. I was prescribed for by physicians;
with no noticeable results. A friend
gave me part of bottle of Chamber
Iain's Cough Remedy with instructions
to closely follow the directions and !
wish to State that after the first day l
could notice decided change for the
better, and at this time after using it
for two weeks, have no hesitation in
saving realize that I am entirely
cured" This remedy is for sale by
Smith Drug Co., Newberry, Prosperity
Drug Co., Prosperity.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1904-01-22
s. J. WOOTEN.

A statement cannot be too strong
when founded on fact. Our adver-
tising would be wasted if it were
not absolutely correct. We stake
our reputation on every representa-
ton we make. and ask our custom
ers to hold us to a strict account
therefor. We are best liked where
best known. The longer you do
business with us, the better you
will appreciate our low prices, and
the more money you will save IN
the aggregate. Having enjoyed an
unusually large patronage from our
many frie1ds this fall aud winter,
we desire to express our apprecla-
ton in a substantial way, namely:
By selling them their Mid-Wlnter
Goods at a Big Reduction. The
goods mentioned in this ad. are in
cluded il this sale.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1904-01-22
shops, and prohibition in Texas is

LOShioS'
At the times at which I write
Amasoka had not been invented,
nor had V. B. Pope named it.
On the hill near the Columbia
and Greenville depot, in cluster of
small timber, perched on the side
of the hill, was the little home of
Mrs. Esther Moore, always kept
neat and clean. She was a weird
old lady, shrewd and bright, with a
keen incisive tongue that she did
not hesitate to use, and given to
superstitious beliefs and practices.
She was a hnicky old lady, some
what thin and hdgety, but | never
knew her to harm any one. She
had two children: Isabella was very
pretty with a sparkling eye and
very: industrious and neat; she mar
ried we'll but to whom I have for
gotten. John A, the son, over
came by his energy and perseve
rance the adverse circumstances of
his early life and became a. good
lawyer and useful citizen. He
married Miss Sarah Arthur, an ele.
giant lady of Columbia, whom had
the pleasure of knowing sixty years
ago. Mrs. Esther Moore one time
at Our house shortly after the death
of Mrs. Barbara Boozer, the mother
of Big Dave, spoke up suddenly to
nv wife and said, II wonder what
old Barbara IS doing today" The
life of Jno. A. shows to young
men what energy and perseverance
will accomplish.
For this time we will pass over
the public square. On the block
fronting on its east side we see the
shoe store of Guv Thompson, a
mirthful man. He was a iovial,
uuizzical fellow with an abundant
supply of rich anecdotes and jokes,
which be dealt out to the amused
crowds, who were filled with
He afterwards went to
Columbia, where he engaged in the
same business.
On the next corner was the fam
Gus candy store and liquor shop OF
Antoine Gilbal. He was quaint,
odd, whimsical, fanciful, irascible
little old Frenchman, and was sup
posed to have been with Lafayette.
I remember how old Sol's song
"All dem ladies jis from France
Come to see old Gilbal dance"
old Gil. There was an.
other song Gil. used to sing to ALI
Nance and "Silo Hello.' but it
would not look we'll in print. Car
vile in his "Reminiscences gives
most amusing account Of him.
There are several other amusing in
cidents in his life, Of which I have
heretofore written. He made his
own candy and it was good:
E'How good all candy seemed to me,
Back in those days Of memory;
Pink checkermints and lollipops,
'Twixt heaps of yellow lemon drops;
I long with wistful look to stop o..
And eye old Gilbal's candy shop;
To stand with eager face again,
Pressed close against the window pane.
Oh, turn, kind Time! be good to me!
Bring back those days of memory,
For should like to taste once more,
That candy at Old Gilbaps store. >"
I always had an exalted opinion
of the old village, but since I have
been writing of its great and good
men, noble and excellent women,
that opinion has been more than
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1904-01-22


and had sweet temperament. Like
! Col. Fair she had great common
sense and was fine business wo-
man. The three boys we remem-
mer as light-hearted lads. Wife
! and I agree that we can pay the
daughter, Miss Sallie, TO finer COM
pliu;eM than that she bids fair to
rival her mother in grace, beauty
and intellect.
We next come to the long, low
storehouse of Thomas Pratt. Every
house on the public square was one
story save Cy Bishops. Pratt was
post and one of the leading
merchants Of the village, and ac-
quired a considerable fortune. He
was a man Of rugged steadfastness,
sturdy truth, and upright bearing.
Judge O'Neall we'll wrote Of him
that che deserved the respect which
honesty, virtue, piety and intelli-
gence demand. He married Miss
Dorothy, the elegant and beautiful
daughter of Major F. Nance. (Nm.
P. Butler, one of the handsomest
men ever in the village, cierked for
Mr.. Pratt and married Miss Laura,
another of the elegant and accom-
plished daughters Of Major Nance. }
Mrs. Pratt like Mrs. Drayton Nance,
was another lovely example "of the
radiant dream that turks in the
word woman" They had three
sons: Robert, good looking, pleas
ant man, married Miss Cornelia
Gaines, an attractive young woman.
Simeon never married, and his nom
de plume, the "Queer Recruit, .
fitted him nicely. For several years
before his death I occasionally cor
responded with him. He was gen
tie and kind, ble-hearted, orl rlglnal
and wrote we'll. Priestley was my
daily chum at school and cores
ponded with me while I was in COL
lege. He had fine head, we'll fur
uished, pair of frank eyes, pleas
ant smile and joyous manners; was
full of humor and life. Carwile
gives a beautiful description of him
he fills a soldiers grave in Mex
ico:
"When hearts, whose truth is proven
Like thine, are laid in earth,
Then should wreath be woven
To tell the world your worth. "
They had FIVE daughters, bevy
of beauties; a very shower OF beauty
was their earthly dover; they were
soft and genial as a breeze that had
blown over bed of violets. Amelia,
a fine musician, married Maj. Jack
Memories, an upright, good man.
Mary married Arthur Simpkins, a
man of fine intellect, pleasant man
ners and fine writer. Mary was
happy idealization Of female beauty.
She and Miss Ann Gaines who
married J. F. Harrington, were the
bellies of the village, both 1adiantly
beautiful, but of different types OF
beauty. Carolina and Virginia were
twins and like twin rosebuds. Caro-
lima married Kincaid, of whom
I knew but little. Virginia married
W. W. Gaines {known as Tobe).
He was a true, solid man. Ange-
lima was rosy and pretty; her bright
eyes running over with glee. Many
sly glances were turned towards
her, but my good friend, James Nc
Morries, captured her. He was
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1904-01-22
THE NEWBERRY OF THE
DAYS THAT ARE PAST
LETTER FROM FORMER NEWBERR1AN,
NOW LIVING IN TEXAS.
Great and Good Men and Beautiful and
Charming Ladies Who Lived and
Moved in the Old Village.
Woodville, Texas.

Woodville, Texas.
Here's to them, to them that are gone;
Here's to them, to them that are gone;
Here's to them that were here, the
faithful and dear,
That will never be here again-no never;
But where are they that are gone?
Oh! where are the faithful and true?
They're gone to the light that fears no
night.
And their day of rejoicing shall end
no, never.
Here's to them, to them that were here;
Here's to them, to them that were here;
Here's a tear and a sigh to the bliss
that's gone by,
But twas never like what's coming to
last forever;
Oh! bright was their morning sun;
Oh! bright was their morning sun;
Yet long ere the cleaning, in clouds 1t
ga'ed down, e.,
But the storm and the cloud are now
past-forever,
Then speed to the wings of old Time,
That watt US where pilgrims would be-;
To the regions of rest, to the shores Of
the blest,s
Where the full tide Of glory, shall flow
forever.
We closed our last with a 'possum
supper in the back room of Gracey's
store. The adjoining house west
was two-story building, the end
fronting the public square (then
the only two-story house on the
square). Here Cy Bishop had a
tailor shop; he was a joviel, quizzi-
cal fellow. Another Bishop, O.,
lived at Maybinton; he was a good
tailor, a good fiddler and a good
Judge of whiskey. 1t was told on
@. that he presented an account
against a customer for suit Of
clothes and the customer promptly
paid it. Q. through forgetfulness
presented it the second time, and
was again paid, when a receipt was
demanded, which was given as fol-
lows: Received of dollars
in full settlement of all demands,
from the birth of Christ to the death
Of the devil. (Signed) Q. Bishop"
This house was afterwards occu-
pied by Col Simeon Fair, the son
of William and Elizabeth (Young)
Fair. Col. Fair had two sisters,
Mrs. Mary Graham. and Mrs. Pa
melia Moore, intelligent, charming
ladies, and six brothers noted for
their intelligence and energy and
height. Col. Fairs universally
kind, straightforward and upright
course demanded respect of all men,
while his lofty, animated spirit
made his presence a ray of sunshine
to brighten and cheer those he met.
Physically and Intellectually he was
a grand man. His great excellency
lay in sound understanding. solid
judgment, with great sagacity,
courage, energy and extraordinary
quickness of perception, and he had
the Restraining grace Of great COM
mon sense" His success at the bar
was won by strength Of purpose,
foresight, self-reliance and perse-
verance. He was kind and afable
to every one, especially to the
young members of the bar; his
courtesy to them was proverbial,
and he had the happy knack of en-
couraging them to put forth their
best efforts. There was nothing of
the Puritan about him: He did
not call his OWE opinion God, and
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1904-01-22
Heavy Wool Dress Goo cS

Gray Skirting worth 81 at 79c.
Gray Skirting worth 75c. at SOC.
Gray Skirting worth 60c. at 48c.
Gray Skirting worth SOC. at 44c.
Checked Skirting worth 60c. at 48c.
Mixed Skirting worth 60c. at 48c.
Mixed Skirting worth SOC. at 44c.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1904-01-22
All Black Dress Goods,

Consisting of Serges,
Henriettas, Cashimers,
Chevoits, Prunellas,
Ladies Cloth, GRANTEES,
Zibilines, Mohairs, and
Armours.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1904-01-22

q Make your wife OF sister
or mother a Christmas present OF
one OF our fine Furs in black,
gray and brown. All included in
this cut price sale.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-25
BUSY WEEK IN POLITICS.
Headers Gathering Here-CongresS-
man Babcock's Plans.

The present one is 10 be a busy week in ;he
political world. The Democratic leaders from
81 parts Of the country are gathering here 10
attend the meeting Of the Democratic National
Committee tomorrow. It is now believed that
Thomas Taggart. OF Indiana. VIII be elected
national chairman a strong executive commit
tee is TO be named. Headquarters will be opened
at once in the Hoffman House and the cam
paign started.
Several members of the committee arrived I'm
New-York yesterday. among them being w. II.
Martin, Of Arkansas; J. c. Dahlman. of Ne
hraska; r. n. Johnston. OF Texas: I. F. Ryan.
of Wisconsin. and r. l. Williams. of Indian
Territory. All of them called on Thomas Tag
cart at the Hoffman House. and none of them
seemed 20 think there was the least doubt about
Iaggarts election rs chairman. The Nebraska
member talked confidently about the possibility
Of carrying that State for the Democratic ticket,
and said that If The legislature was Democratic
William J. Bryan would ne elected United States
Senator.
There was some gossip among the members
tcf the committee about The election OF other
officers. c. A. Walsh, Of Iowa and Trey Wood
son, Of Kentucky. are candidates for secretary.
while il seems 10 De considered probable that
August Belmont viii he the treasurer
The Republicans viii also have a big gather
ing here this week. President Roosevelt is to be
Informed Of his nomination. and Speaker Cannon
and the members Of this committee VIII assem-
be here Wednesday morning before going to
Oyster Bay formally 70 tell the President of the
action 90 the convention.
Congressman BabcocA. OF Wisconsin. chair
man q the Republican Congressional Campaign
Committee, came TO town last aght with Con-
Eress'nan- Jesse oyerstreet, secretary Of the
committee. They wiz open headquarters in the
e.. James Building to-day
Governor odel wiz come down from Newburg
to-cay. Chairman Ccrtelyou OF the national
oe''lnliiee IS expected here in the course OF the
- We ic arrange FER headquarters. He viii have
aplsfrtaces VITA Governor. odeil and Cornelius
, -, h4lsS treasurer OF The national committee
'aesfFtaiy shaw, after speaking at College
3 LoiI:t on S2turday and visiting she President at
oss''T t.;4y' was AT the Fifth Avenue Hotel last
niGht. lie said Jha- the outlook cor Reput,liran
ElN.eSS L:ls tall vas most encoura GIN
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-25
WAR TIEWS OF EXPERTS.
Russian Hope IN the 44rTiUal of the
Home Corps.
lFRom THE TRIBUNE BUREAU,

Washington. July 4.-The military authorities
believe now that the only hope for Russian OBJ
struction of Japanese plans OF advancement will
be the arrival on the field OF action OF the two
army corps from home garrisons They are
probably better soldiers and are very likely bet
ter ofhcered than the force which has stead
lily fallen back before the Japanese The in
vaders at the Yalu met the Siberian Reserves
who have the quality Of unframed mllltiamen
OF this country. probably without the inteu
gence Of the Americans, It is estimated that
the home corps must be by this time well on
toward the theatre OF operations. though no ons
IS able to say that the Japanese. who are in a
position to anticipate the Russian movement
have not correspondingly strengthened their own
lines
The experts are still wondering over the ac-
ton OF the Russians in attempting TO relieve
Port Arthur. 1t is figured out that the move
ment was not of Kuropatkin's authorship and
that he had as little to do with it as any one
not on the scene. 1t Is believed that II Is an
example OF the operations of a home strategy
board, the instructions of which failed 10 reach
kuropatkin until after the value OF such a re-
hevins body had passed. So far as the Ameri-
can ofheers may Judge of the incident, II =
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-25
ACCEPT RUSSIAN ACTION.
Fairly Satisfactory to Londo"
Morning Papers.

London July 2J.-The statement that Russia
has decided to waive her claim TO search the
Malacca and to forbid similar seizures In the
future is accepted Ey the morning papers as a
fairly satisfactory solution of the situation
brought about by the seizure of that vesse.
The fact that German vessels have also Deen
seized Is held to acquit Russia OF any design
TO embroiI Great Britain with other powers
The Morning Post in an editorial thinks IL
is an evidence of poor diplomacy on the part or
Russia to take action calculated to arouse the
sympathetic resentment of Great Britain and
Germany against Russia, and proves that tine
Russian naval officers acted with as little knowl-
edge of international politics Of international
law" The MaIacca's passengers who have ar
rived at Alden. The Morning Post says. re-
port that the Russian officers were civil. but
made the strange threat that if other ships
were seized with the same quantities of eX-
piosives on board they would be sunk no other
prize crews being available.
According to the Suez correspondent or the
Daily Mail" the Russians obtained all the in
from the mails taken off the German steamer
Priuz Heinrich.
The Gibraltar correspondent of The Daily
Ma'' asst rts that the British torpedo craft
there have been ordered to be modified
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-25
ANXIOUS FOR AMITY.
Russians Annoyed by Actions of
Red Sea Cruisers.

St Petersburg July 25.-The report that the
Russian volunteer feet steamer Smolensk fired
shells at the British steamer Ardova is not con-
sidered likely to endanger the Anglo-Russian
agreement indicated in these dispatches yester-
day. 1t is pointed out that the Ardova had no
right to refuse 10 stop when ordered. At the
same time it is fully recognized that the captain
of the Smolensk had no business TO fire shell
over the decks of the Ardova.
There is considerable annoyance in naval
circles over the failure OF the vessels Of the
volunteer fleet to keep in touch with ST. Peters
burg by cable. Several days ago. announced
in these dispatches, orders were sent TO the ST
Petersburg and the Smolensk instructing them
to abstain from the further stoppage Of YES
sells. These orders We're subsequently rendered
more imperative and 1t is not too much to say
that they took the form of recall OF both
steamers. There is some anxiety lest the ST.
Petersburg and the Smolensk may precipitate
reprisals by British warships now in the Red
Sea