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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-09-29
A $4,000 LOSS
WITH NO INSURA ANCE
One of Alas Best Manufacturing Industries Swept Out Of
Existence in Short Order-Hon. J. w. Holmes
Has Loss by Fire.

Fire completely destroyed the Ameri-
can Asphalt Mastic Co.'S plant one of
Alma's principal manufacturing enter
prises, last Monday afternoon, causing
loss of 1000. The fire originated from
a leak in the melting tank which al
lowed the burning asphaltum to run
into the fues of the boilers, where
it ignited and pored forth great volumes
of black smoke and fire from the smoke
stack. This was seen by employees at
the sugar factory who watched for some
time thinking the stack was burning out,
before it was discovered that the build
ing was on fire. An alarm was turned
in and the department responded
promptly, but it had gained such head
way that the whole interior of the build
ing was a roaring furnace, the crude as
phaltum burning like so much pitch and
sending mp clouds of dense black smoke
which were seen for miles around the
city.
All hopes of saying the building were
given up from the first and the efforts
of the firemen were centered upon saw
ing the 100 tons of asphaltum which
was stored in the warehouse. The heat
was intense, and while the firemen were
working on the platform of the store
house rolling away the heavy barrels, a
stream of water was kept pouring upon
them to prevent their being overcome.
Every few minutes a clowd of yellow
smoke would shoot mp, indicating that a
new lot of asphaltum had been ignited
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-09-29

by the heat and flames, and soon the
entire floor of the warehouse was boil
ing mass of the stuff, which ran out of
the windows and down the sides of the
building and it was plainly seen that
the efforts of the firemen would be of
small account. The flames were fierce
from the beginning, and but for the fa-
vorable wind the sugar factory or the
have gone.
No insurance was carried on the
building or contents, with the exception
Of the boilers, as insurance companies
considered the risk too great, owing to
the highly combustible condition of the
mastic when melted.
The plant was built at a cost of about
$4,000 little over year ago and was
officered by A. w. Wright, president;
w. II. Horswick, vice-president; F.
r. Hathaway, secretary and treasurer,
and capitalized at sll5,O 100000.
The company was doing a good bust
ness, having recently received some big
orders which they were working on at
the time of the fire. There are only
two other plants of its kind in the
United States, one in Edwardsville. Ill. ,
and the other in Oakland, Cal, the
plant being located here instead of at
Toledo, through the influence of Mr..
Worswick.
In connection with the American AS
phalt- Mastic Co. IS plant was the Wors-
Continued on page 4.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-09-29
AN EXCELLENT
LECTURE COURSE.
Exceptionally Strong LfSf Of attractions
Selected for The Coming HmuSe-
menf Season.

Messrs. Rogers and Grilley are a team
of entertainers who are pronounced
success everywhere they go. They will
furnish a thoroughly satisfactory pro-
gram of good musical and literary taste.
Ernest Wray Oneal comes highly
recommended and is a speaker who is
attracting widespread attention. He
has a strong personality and his lectures
have been well received and spoken of in
the highest terms. =
An evening of marvellous experiments
entitled "In the Year 1000" will be pre-
sented by Reno b. Welbourn, the wizard
of electricity. This will be one of the
most elaborate and fascinating expert
mental entertainments ever witnessed in
Alma, and is a glimpse of what scientists
are doing for the future, and the won
derful things which future generations
will be most likely to make practical.
DIR. John Merritte Driver needs no
introduction TO an Alma audience, and
the comrittee made no mistake in
selecting him 10 come again this year.
Dr. Driver has given up the pastorate of
the Peoples church in Chicago and now
devotes his entire time to lecturing. He
is a scholar, orator, traveller and world
citizen and can interest and instruct any
audience.
This makes an exceptionally strong
list of attractions, and we believe the
people will appreciate this course, and
show their appreciation by subscribing
literally for tickets when the committee
begins the canvass, which will be soon.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-09-29
About Forty Friends Gathered at the
Wright House Last Evening for
Farewell Handshake.
LEAVES NEXT WEEK
FOR PASADENA, CAL.
Has Been Valued Citizen Of Alma for the Past Fifteen Years
and Will be Missed in Business and Social Circles.

a citizen ana ali wishing health and
prosperity to Mr.. Hayt and his family.
L. H. Hayt came to Alma i'll 1890 and
purchased bazaar stock. His capital
was very limited, but by strict devotion
to business his trade increased until
larger quarters and a larger stock was
found to be necessary. He entered into
a partnership with w. @. Vliet and they
added a grocery stock to their store
which they continued for four years,
when Mr. Hayt purchased his partners
interests. He soon after organized a
stock company, which was incorporated
and capitalized at 5000, and when he
sold his interests here little over a year
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-09-29

In honor of our long time citizen and
friend, Lester H. Hayt, who will depart
next week for Pasadena, Cal, with his
family to live, about forty of his friends
and associates invited him to join with
them in social evening and banquet
given at the Wright House last evening.
1t was very enjoyable affair and it
ting recognition of friendship to a good
fellow and valued citizen which will
leave many pleasant memories.
Cards and music formed the fore part
of the evenings program until the ban
quet hour, when the guests were invited
to seat at the long table in the dining
room.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-09-29
GOLDEN WEDDING

Mr.. and Mrs. ellison L. North cele-
brated their golden wedding DAY Sep
tember 10, at their Sethton home.
Nearly thirty relatives were present to
help make the day golden one to them.
A bountiful supper was served on a
table beautifully decorated with gold
ribbons and dahlias. Gold coin and
gold banded dishes were the presents
they received.
Mr.. North thanked the friends i'll a
few well chosen words for their kind
remembrance and tokens of love, after
which the company returned to their
several homes.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-09-29

ago he left one of the largest depart
ment stores in the county, as a result of
his business ability and energy Mr..
Hayt then purchased a department store
in Saginaw, and afterwards in Flint,
which business he still retains.
His past achievements show his future
capabilities, and his friends here predict
nothing but success and happiness for
him and his in their new home in Pasa-
dena. He has laid no definite plans for
the future, but we hope to hear he has
launched another successful business and
enjoying improved health.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-09-29

Toastmaster Jas. G.. Kress reminded
the guests once more that the gathering
was for farewell handshake with our
friend, to which Mr.. Hayt responded
with much feeling, thanking them for
the honor they had bestowed upon him,
and assuring all that he would have
naught but the pleasantest memories of
Alma and her citizens.
The toastmaster called on a number
around the board for remarks, and each
one expressed regret to lose so valued
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-09-29
SUBSTANTIAL EVIDENCE

The following letter is another
expression of appreciation by a
RECORD reader, which is shown i'm
a good substantial way. He says:
East Pasadena, Calf,
Sept, Is, 1905
Editor Alma Record.
Alma, Mich.
DEAR SIR: Enclosed find post
office order for one dollar ($l.00)
to renew my subscription to the
RECORD.
The RECORD usually reaches us
on Tuesday, and we look for IL as
much as for letter from home.
Yours ETC.,
j. T. CARR.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-09-29

Col. Ely Post are to have camp
fire and basket picnic at Elm Hall next
Saturday, September 30. They have
invited Chas. Sumner Post to join with
them and have a jolly good time
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-09-29

When indigestion becomes chronic ii is
dangerous. Kodol Dyspepsia Cure will
cure indigestion and all troubles resulting
therefrom, thus preventing Catarrh of
the Stomach. Sold by Chas. Rhodes.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-09-29

.0ERT HAYES. Attorney at Law and Solicitor
ID 10 Chancery. Circuit Court Commissioner
for Gratiot County, Michigan. Ofhce in New
Pollasky Block. Alma. Mich
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-09-29

TAS. q. KRESS, Attorney and Solicitor. OF
j fee 4 and opera house block. Alma, Mich.
Phone No. 16. Practice in Circuit, state AND
I nited States Courts.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-09-29
MENU.

MENU.
Celery.
Olives. Sailed Almonds
Pottage La Refine.
Boiled Whefsh, Matre de Hotel
Potatoes, Holandaise.
Calves Sweet Breads, Brazed with Mushrooms.
Port Wine Punch.
Young RoastTurkey, with Sage Dressing.
Cranberry Sauce.
Roast Sweet Potatoes. Mashed Potatoes.
Chicken Salad
Vanilla Ice Cream Assorted Cake
Neufchatel Cheese. Cream Cheese.
Coffee. Waters.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-09-29
PROF ESSiONAL.

ORE. T. Lamb, office in Bahke building
~ Office hours, toto ~ a. m, TO and z TO
D. m. Night calls at office
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-09-29

Boiled Whitefish, Matre de Hotel.
Potatoes, Hollandaise.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-06-23
Claims Of Creditors.

(fiTSt publication June %, expires July H.
WOOD COUNTY COURT-n Probate.
In the matter Of the estate Of Charles Herring,
deceased.
Letters OF administration on the estate of said
Charles Herring, deceased, having been granted
and issued to Mary Herring on the 20th day of
june 1898, 1t is now at this special term of this
court,
ORDERED, that all creditors Of said Charles
Herring. deceased, do present their claims for
examination and allowance to this court on or
before the 9th day Of February, 1896, which time
Is hereby allowed and limited for that purpose
ORDERED FURTHER, that the claims and de-
mandS OF ali persons against said deceased be
presented to, received, examined aud adjusted
by tins court at the regular term thereof to be
held at the probate office i'll the city of Grand
Rapids. in said county, on the first Tuesday
being the 3Td day OF October, 1905 and The first
Tuesday being the 9th day of February, 1906
AND IT Is FURTHER ORDERED That notice of the
time ana pIaceat which said claims and demands
will be Tecel ECd, examined ana adjusted as
aforesaid, ana of the time limited for creditors
to present heir claims, be given by publishing
copy Of this order and notice for four success
siye weeks in the Wood County Reporter, a
weekly newspaper published in the city of
Grand Rapids. in said county, The first publica=
ton to lie within ten days from the date of the
order.
Dated June 20, 1905.
BY the Court, W. J. CONWAY.
County Judge
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-06-23
Chicago, Milwaukee s St. Paul.

Chicago, Milwaukee s St. Paul.
GOING NORTH.
No passenger, daily except Sunday 7:27 a m
NO2, passenger, daily except Sunday sos p N
No Is passenger, Sunday onl y........... 1:27 a
No 6S freig 1873
GOING SOUTH.
No passenger daily ..................... 1910 m
No 6, passenger daily except Sunday 1898 IN
No 90 freig ht.......... ...... $500. l215 IN
Passenger trains going south make close con-
nections at New Lisbon with regular trains go
ing east and west.
Baggage checked through.
Tickets to all points in the United States aud
Canada G.. O. ANDERSON, Local Agent.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-06-23
Cuban Diarrhoea.

u. S. soldier who served in Cuba
during the Spanish war know what
this disease is, and that ordinary
remedies have little more effect than
so much water. Cuban diarrhOea is
almost as severe and dangerous as a
mild attack of cholera. There is one
remedy, however, that can always be
depended upon as will be seen by the
following certificate from Mrs, Minnie
Jacobs of Houston, Texas: II hereby
certify that Chamberlan's Collie,
Cholera and DiarrhOea Remedy cured
my husband of severe attack of
Cuban diarrhoea, which he brought
home from Cuba. We had several
doctors but they did him no good.
One bottle of this remedy cured him,
as our neighbcrs will testify. l thank
God for so valuable medicine" For
sale by Wood County Drug Co.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-06-23
Claims OF Creditors.
First publication June 20, expires July ii

First publication June 20, expires July 14.l
WOOD COUNTY COURT-In Probate.
In the matter OF the estate of James D.
La BreChe, deceased.
Letters of administration on the estate of said
James D. ia BTeChC, deceased, having been
granted and issued to Charles GOugeT on the
Goth day of June, 1905, it is now at this
special term Of this court,
ORDERED, that all creditors of said James
j. La Breche, deceased, do present their
claims for examination and allowance to this
court on or before the 30th day of December
1908, which time ishereby allowed and limited
for that purpose.
ORDERED FURTHER that the claims and
demands Otall persons against said deceased be
presented to, received, examined and adjusted
by this court at a regular term thereof to be
held Mt the probate Office III the city of Grand
Rapids, i'll said county on the fourth Tuesday,
being the 9th day Of June. 1905, and the first
Tuesday being the 2nd day of January 1906.
AND 1T IS FURTHER ORDERED, That notice of
the time and place at which said claims and
demands will be received, examined and
adjusted as aforesaid, and of the time limited
for creditors to present their claims be given
by publishing a copy OF this order and notice
for four successive weeks in the Wood County
Reporter, a weekly newspaper published at the
city OF Grand Rapids, in said county the first
publication TO be within ten days from the date
OF the order.
Dated at Grand Rapids, June 20, 1905.
Ry The Court, w. j. CONWAY,
County Judge,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-06-23
Sheriff Sale.
lFiEst pubIication June 6, expires July Isl

IN CIRCUIT COURT:-WOOD COUNTY.
Emil c. Eraen6T, plaintiff, W. Bertha Vim
cent, Michael Vincent, Carl Kinzel and Mrs.
Carl kiGzel, his wife, defendants.
Notice is hereby given, that by virtue of q
judgment of foreclosure and sale made entered
and doCketed Oh the 18th day of May 1904, by
the circuit court Of Wood county, Wis. in the
above entitled action III favor of said plaintiff
and against said defendants, l Will on the 22nd
day of July, 1905, ~ the ho.r of 10 O'Clock in
the forenoon OF said day, at the front door of
the court house i'll the city of Grand Rapids
Wood county. Wis, expose for sale and sell at
public auction to the highest bidder for cash
the following described premises or so much
thereof as may be sufficient TO pay the amount
due the plaintiff for principal interest, solicitor
fees and costs
That the description of said premises is as
follows tO-Wit:
That part of the southeast quarter SEE of
the northwest quarter (NWL4) of section No.
nine ~ in township No. TWENTY-FIVE goa north
of range No. six l6l east lying on the southeast
side OF the so-cailed Plover road, running
northeasterly and sOuthwesterly through the
same; also that part of the west half (WI1 of
the northeast quarter of said section, township
and range, lying southeast of the so-caled
PIover road, running northeasterly and south
westerly through the same; excepting aud
reserying from the above described premises
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-06-23
LEGALS
Notice Of Final Settlement.

First publication June %, expires July -
WOOD COUNTY COURT-In Probate
In the matter of the estate OF Nicholas H d,
Nicholson, deceased
On reading and filing the petition OF j. T.
Holland representing among other things that
he has fully administered the said estate and
praying that q time and place be fixed for
examining and allowing his account of his
administration, and that the residue of the said
estate be assigned TO such persons are by law
entitled to the same;
L IS ORDERED, That said application be heard
before me, at my Office in the city of Grand
Rapids, on the 9th day of September, 1905, at 10
o'clock IN.
AND IT IS FURTHER ORDERED, That notice OF
said application and hearing be given to
all persons interested, by publication of a copy
of this order for three successive weeks in the
Wood County Reporter, q newspaper printed
in said county, before the day liked tor said
hearing.
Dated this Goth day Of June, 1908,
By the Court, W.. CONWAY,
County Judge.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-06-23

Coal and wood for sale at E. G.,
Ketchums call and get q price. If
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-06-23
Take Notice.
First publication June %, expires June 80.
STATE OF WISCONSIN,

(tITst publication June %, expires June 30.)
STATE OF WISCONSIN,
IN CIRCUIT COURT FOR WOOD COUNTY.
In The matter of the organization and eStab-
fishing drainage district under the provisions
'ot section lS79l to section 1898 inclusive of
the Statutes of 1898 of Wisconsin and the acts
amendatOTy thereof to be known as the Exert
Creek Drainage District"
To all owners of land within the Kert Creek
Drainage District, or any interest in land
therein,
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that the assessments in
The matter of the kert Creek Drainage District
heretofore by these commissioners made, have
been confirmed by the court and that the same
as they become due can be paid either to the
secretary OF these commissioners, James +.
lngraham, at BabcOck, Wood county, Wiscon-
sin, or to the Wood County National Bank of
Grand Rapids. Wisconsin,
The times when the various installments OF
said assessments become due follows:
The first lustallment, tOWit, LILO part OF said
several assessments, become due September /,
1914. and one of said iustallmentS, Lowit, Ito
part of each of said assessments becomes due on
the first day of september each succeeding year
after 1914, until all of said installments shall
become due. Each of said installments draws
interest at the rate of per cent per annum,
payable annually, on the first day of september
each year. from the date OF this order, until
said several inStallments are respectively paid
Interest may be paid to the same persons herein
above specified, to whom the principal may be
paid, j, f. INGRAHAM,
W. II. BOUDEN,
C.. E. LESTER,
= Commissioners.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-06-23
Grand Rapids Markets.
.JUNE %. 1905.


The following are the market prices
of produce in the city Of Grand Rap
ids corrected on the day Of publication:
POtatOes-13C.
Rye-58c to 64c.
Oats-32c.
Hay-marsh, s.. 90; timothy, $3.50
Eggs-13c
Butter-13c to lie
BeanS-S1.25 to $3.50.
PeaS-75c.
Beehive. &c to &C., dressed, &c to
44c per ID.
Pork-live, &c, dressed sc to &c
VeaI--live.. 4c to 4tc dressed &c.
Chicken-live, &c; dressed, 10c.
Turkey-live, 13c; dressed 15c to 16c
Flour-bbl., $3.50 to $50
Feed-ton, $22.70.
Middlings S17.00
Bran-tOu, $17.00
Bolted Corn Meal-bbl., $3.50.
Corn, shelled, per 100 lbs, S1.13
LaId-9c to 10c.
Ham-whOle, 1910 to 15c
Mess POrk-bbl. $500,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-06-23
Notice Of Final Settlement.

First publication June 10, expires July ~
WOOD COUNTY COURT-In Probate
In the matter OF the estate of Franz Endres,
deceased
On reading and filing the petition of William
a. Ilammr administrator TepI eseLting among
other things that he has fully administered the
sand estate and praying that a'time and splace
be fixed for examining and allowing his ac-
count OF his administration, and that the
residue Of the said estate be assigned to suck
persons as are by law entitled to the same;
IT IS ORDERED, That said application be heard
before me, ut my office in the city of Grand
Rapids, on the 5th day Of September, 1905, at 10
O'Clock q, IN
AND IT is FURTHER ORDERED, That notice OF
said application and hearing be given to all
persons interested, by publication of q copy OF
this order Tor three successive weeks in the
Wood County Reporter n newspaper printed in
said county, before the day fixed for said hear
ing.
Dated this 18th day of June, 1905.
BY the Court, W. }. CONWAY,
County Judge,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-06-23

that part sold and conveyed to David Hetzel,
and as conveyed to Gustave Stolp, as per Deed
recorded Vol. SO of Deeds page As: also except
ing two acres of land conveyed TO one John
Heron; also that part conveyed to the Green Bay,
Winona & St. Peter Ry. Co. for right-o f-wey;
also excepting and reserving strip of land
lying between the said PlOver road and the land
aforesaid conveyed to John Heron, being OF
equal width and adjoining Gustaye stolp's
land on the west side, all being situate in the
county of Wood aforesaid.
Dated at the sheritf7s office, Grand Rapids,
Wis this 5th day of June, A. D., 1905.
W. E. LITTLE,
Sheriff Wood County, Wis.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-06-23
Foreclosure Sale.

First publication June 2. expires July A.
CIRCUIT COURT WOOD COUNTY, WISCONSIN.
F. j. Wood, plaintiff, vs.. Wilhelm Klusmann,
defendant.
Pursuant to judgment and decree of fore
closure and sale duly made and entered in the
above entitled action in the court aforesaid on
the 18th day ofMay, A b. 1904, and at plaintiff
request and by his direction viii offer for sale
and sell to the highest bidder for cash at the
front or north door of the court house in the
on the 18th day of July, A. D. 1905, at nine
o'clock in the forenoon Of that day, the follow
ing described lands and premises situate, lying,
and being IN Wood county. Wisconsin, to wit:
The southeast quarter Of the southeast quarter
OF section twelve, in township twenty-five
north, OF range two east according to Z, S.
Government survey.
Dated at Grand Rapids, Wisconsin, June ,, A
D. 1905.
w. E. LITTLE,
Sheriff Wood county, Wisconsin.
COCHRAN q BUMP,
Plaintiffs Attorneys,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-06-23
7 EkOOSA BRANCH,
Mixed Trains
NORTH ROTND

I1CketS sOIu ana UaSgNge cneCkGu 70 All parls
of the United States and Canada
J. G. WILLARD. Agent
Commencing June Is the c. & n. W Ry. will
Sunday train between Grand Rapids and
Chicago on the following schedule;
Lv Chicago Ok a Lv Grand Rapids9 IS D m
Lv Milwaukee SO m Ar Fond du I.ac.1 40 8 m
Lv Fond du Lac 9 50 lam Ar Milwaukee,. SIX m
Ar Grand Rapids 10 p m Ar Chcago....7 % IN
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-06-23
Daily except Sunday
WEST BOUND
poCcanrC- TVroi,,g

No 489 ar Grand - m
No 4S6 ar Fond du Lac .................. 5 40 y m