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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-10-13
J. M. MONTIGEl.
Foundry, Machine Shop, Manufacture
er and Dealer in Agricultural
implements.

J M Montigel conducts a machine
shop and foundry and manufactures
the Alma Steel Pillow, Alma Bob
Sleighs, Alma Steel Rollers, Alma
Feed Cooker, cauldron kettles, etc.
Mr.. Montigel's machine shop is the
best equipped to be found in Gratiot
county.
Mr. Montigel also handles a com
plete line of farm implements, wag-
ons, buggies, cutters, etc. and during
the thirty-five years since this bust
ness was established has succeeded
by fair treatment and an endeavor to
give the farmers of this section none
but the best farm implements. and
these at the lowest cost. in building
up large and increasing trade. The
volume of business enjoyed by Mr.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-10-13

The business which is now conduct
ed by c. l.. & G.. NJ. Delavan was
first established by their father,
Henry A. Delavan, in 1870, it then
being located in a building which
stood on the site of the present city
hall. In 1872 the business was NOV
ed TO the building at the northwest
corner of Superior and Woodwork
streets, Mr.. Delavan admitting his
sons to partnership in the business
at that time and the firm name being
changed TO II. A. Delaven a. Co. In
1874 this firm erected the building
now occupied by c. l.. & G. NJ. De-
lavan, it being the first brick store
erected in the county of Gratiot, and
at that time considered very large
merchantile establishment. To this
building the firm moved its stock as
soon as completed
In 1891 G.. NJ. Delavan purchased
the business from the other partners,
and conducted the same alone until
1894. At that time c. l.. Delavan,
who had spent the intervening three
years upon a farm, again purchased
an interest in the firm, and the style
of c. l.. & G.. NJ. Delavan was adopted,
they having conducted the business
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-10-13

city. In 1890 he entered the harness
shop of c. NJ. Brown, where he learned
the trade of harness-maker, and where
he continued TO labor until he came to
this city, in that time giving close at
tention to the details of the business.
50 that when he purchased this prop
city he was able to handle ii in a very
successful manner
Before leaving Ithaca Mr. Fuller was
twice elected township treasurer of
Itsaca township. and later treasurer
Ct the village of Ithaca. being compell-
ed to resign the later Office when he
removed to this city
Mr. Fuller carries a very large and
complete line of harness, robes. blank
cts, whips. trunks, and travelling bags
of all kinds, his line of trunks and
travelling bags being the most com
plete of any to be found west of Sag
NAV.
In connection with the business he
conducts a harness shop in which he
manufactures light, heavy and fancy
driving harness. as well as giving con-
siderable attention to repair work in
harness and carriage trimming.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-10-13

TO the finest silks, but during the
last few years some of these lines
have been dropped, and today the
firm is devoting its attention to dry
goods, shoes and groceries.
In the 35 years this business has
been established they have succeeded
in building up reputation for
honesty fair dealing and good goods
which insures them a very substan-
tial business, as we'll as the respect
and friendship Of the people of this
section of Michigan.
c. l.. Delavan has been quite pro-
mlnently identified with city affairs
and last spring was chosen as Alma's
first mayor. In years past he has also
served on the village council and as
supervisor of Arcadia aownship.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-10-13

saying that they are meeting with
abundant success.
The store of this firm is headquart-
ers for everything in hardware. and
theirs is one Of the largest and most
complete stocks to be found in this
section of Michigan. They are pro-
gressive and ur-to-date business men,
carrying a very complete line of
heavy and shelf hardware, stoves,
house furnishings and sporting goods.
Their leaders - stoves and ranges
is the Garland, and the fact that more
"Garlands" are made and sold each
year than any 0.her stove on the mar
ket is proof that in them this arm is
offering the public an absolutely first
class article.
They are leaders n paints AMI oils,
among the lines carried oeing the
New Era paints and Berry Bros.
varnishes, both OF which are too well
known to tuc pdolic as absolutely
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-10-13
NJ. j. McCUL, OUCH.
Clothing, Shoes, Cent? Furnishings,
Trunks and Va ses.

Clothing, Shoes, Cent? Furnishings,
Trunks and Va ses.
n. J. McCulough's CO lnection with
the business interests Of the city of
Alma dates from 1857, when he first
established himself here with a line
of clothing and shoes. In the fall OF
1896 Mr.. Mccullough was elected
sheriff of Gratiot COUNTY, and he sold
his business and for four years devot-
ed his attention to the duties OF that
office. Mr. Mccullough has also serv-
ed as treasurer of the township OF
Arcadia, and as member of the village
council of Alma in years past.
One year ago he purchased his
present business and since that time
has devoted his attention TO that
establishment. Mr.. Mccullough is a
gentleman thoroughly conversant
with all of the inns and outs Of the
clothing and shoe trade and is able
to place before his customers the
very best and most up-to-date lines
at bottom prices. His large acquain-
lance among the people Of this city
and the surrounding country also en-
ables him to accurately understand the
class of goods best adapted to suit
the wants of the people whom he
solicits as customers. These are two
points which are very generally APP
preciated by the people of this Sec
ton
Mr.. Mccullough carries a very COM
plete line of clothing, shoes, gents
furnishings, trunks, valises and suit
cases, and in addition has merchant
tailoring department where he is of
fering the very latest in patterns and
styles at prices which cannot fail to
suit the most fastidious.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-10-13
CHE UHgbf bouse.

This is another of the institutions
OF which the city of Alma is Justly
proud, and IL may be truthfully said
that few cities of equal size can
boast of as fine a hotel-as we'll fur
nished and as carefully looked after
AS a matter of fact, the Wright House
is known from one end of Michigan
TO the other as one of the best hotels
to be found in any of the smaller
cities of the state.
This elegant hostelry was erected
by A. w. Wright in 1888. The build
ing is of brick and stone, and as the
accompanying illustration shows, is of
an imposing appearance and adds
very materially to the appearance of
the city.
The Wright House is an up-to- date
hotel; is one of modern appointments,
and the travelling public has come to
understand that Alma has a hotel
equalled by very few cities of even
greater size. More than that those
who have had occasion to visit the
hotel found that it was managed in a
manner which made it one of the
most popular houses in Michigan.
This hotel is noted for the cheer
full, artistic and home-like arrange
ment of it's interior; bright and at
tractive reading and dining rooms,
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-10-13

mers were treated, as we'll as the
quality of The goods sold, has taught
residents of this section that goods
purchased at this store were to be
thoroughly relied upon.
w. w. Caple and H. H. Soule. the
two younger members of the firm, are
both enterprising and hustling young
business men, and with a tutor like
John S. Caple to teach them the lines
Of he business il goes without the
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-10-13

of Alma it has been so handled as
who came in contact with il in a bust
ness way. j. S. Caple, the senior
member of the firm, whose connec-
ton with the business now covers
period of eighteen years, has in
that time acquired Il very thorough
and complete knowledge Of the wants
of the people Of this section Of Michi-
gan, and the manner in which cusio-
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-10-13

during the spring and fall numerous
CRATES and fire places have been put
in
The dining room is large, light and
airy, and it's tables are always re-
plete with all of the delacacies OF the
season, while the hungry traveller
finds set before him a meal that is
up-to-date in every respect, and every
thing in and about the dining room
is that neat and clean that the most
skeptical could find no fault.
The House is owned by j. II. Ian
cashire 4 Co. and is under the per-
sonal management of w. 5. Wright,
whose abilities as a caterer are daily
winning fresh laurels for this house.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-10-13

ed the business for three years when
John S. Caple purchased Mr.. BARS
interests, and the firm became Caple
& Hall, they continuing the business
until four years ago. In 1897 this
firm erected the fine large store
shown in the above engraving, AMI
moved their stock to the same as
soon as completed. Here they did
business until 1901, when Mr.. Hall
retired and the firm became ]. S
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-10-13
THE CAPLE-S0ULE HARDWARE CO.
One of AIma's Leading Mercantile Houses.

Caple & Son, they conducting the
business until April last, when the
firm was recognized by the admis.
sion of II. H. Soule, and the firm
name of the Caple-Soule Hardware
Co. adopted. The business of the
pre-. ent firm is under the direct man
age:lent of Walter w. Capie and
Hen II. Soule.
In all of the years that this bust
ness mas been conducted in the city
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-10-13

The Caple- Soule Hardware Co. is one
of the oldest and most firmly estab-
lished of Alma's mercantile establish
ments, although it has been doing bus
ness under the present firm name only
about six months.
The business of which the present
firm is the direct successor was first
established twenty-one years ago, i'll the
Church block, the firm name then
being Hall & Bair This firm continu-
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-10-13

pleasant parlors, and large, well ven
tilated, handsomely furnished rooms.
This house contains sixty rooms for
guests, all of which are very neat
and attractive, and models of clean
Illness; well lighted and equipped
with all the modern conveniences.
The entire building is heated with
steam and lighted by electricity, but
TO provide for occasional chilly days
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-10-13

first class articles to need any special
mention at this time.
II is not the endeavor of this firm
to see how many cheap articles they
can foist upon the public, bat rather
have their endoavors been directed
toward securing the best possible
goods, and the effort to give their
customers something which would re-
turn 100 cents in value for each and
every dollar spent with them How
well they have succeeded alonb these
lines is best shown by the large and
constantly increasing business which
they are doing
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-10-13
{. |. 4 e. N. DELAVAN
The Oldest Mercantile Establish
ment in Alma.

at this stand down to the present
time.
When this business was first estab-
lished it was along the lines of the
then customary general store of
small places, carrying a stock which
embraced everything from hardware
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-10-13
j. j. SHIELDS.
Proprietor Variety Store, Opera
House Block.
Opera

One year ago j. j. Shields came to
this city and opened his present
place of business, installing a large,
new and very complete stock embrace
ing staple dry goods, shoes, furnish
ings, notions and an especially we'll
stocked china and glassware depart
ment.
Mr.. Shields has given especial care
to the selection and purchase of this
stock with a view TO being able to
place before the people of Alma and
the surrounding country a complete
line at prices which would practical
ly defy competition. How well he
has succeeded is best shown by the
large and constantly increasing trade
which is being accorded his store.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-10-13
j. E. FULLER.

Harness, Robes, bIahKtts, ITuHNs'
Travelling Bags Of all Kinds.
This business was established by
Charles Morden in 1889, and conduct
ed by him until December, 1902, when
Mr.. Fuller purchased it. Mr.. Fuller
was born at Ithaca, October !, 1870,
where he resided until coming to this
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1905-03-18
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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1905-03-18
TWELVE CHILDREN
Vermont Farmer Awarded a Prize
for Large Family.

Asa B. Hancock, farmer, whose
GOO acres are partially in Coventry
and partially in Irasburg, was re-
Gently awarded prize on account
of his large family. There are IL
children, all unmarried and living at
home, their ages ranging from 10 to
30 years. Mr.. Hancock was mar
ried to the daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
lothian Stevens Of northern Maine
in October, 1873. Since then IL
children have been born to them.
Both Mr.. and Mrs. Hancock will
celebrate their birthday next month,
the former being SO years old April
4, and Mrs. Hancock So years OF
age April ~. Mr.. Hancock is a
prominent member of the grange,
and although he does not hold pub
lie Office is a man of much influence
among his fellow townsmen.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1905-03-18
WoodstOck's FIOurishing Liquor
Business.

The liquor trade is not an openly
recognized or officially regulated
business in Woodstock-the town
regularly votes mo license" at its
annual meeting-but it is here just
the same. Intoxication is an evil
dence of it and it puts the fact be-
yond any suspicion. On recent
Sunday it was especially conspicu-
GUS, and it is not an uncommon
thing on any Sabbath to see three or
four half helpless individuals on the
street, happy in the public gaze and
exempt from arrest.
A good many citizens are asking
how long the present conditions are
going to last. The town votes for
prohibition-that is, mo license" p
but there appears to be not the
slightest effort to enforce the law,
and meantime the secret selling of
liquor goes on uninterruptedly with
out a protest from the prohibs, who
seem to think that mo" vote ban
ishes rum and thirst, and brings
sunshine to every home. But it
isn't accomplishing any of these
things in Woodstock. 1t never has,
en-. en-. more than one exemplary citi-
zen, disguised with the non-enforce-
ment of the law and the steady sales
of liquor in cellars and horse sheds,
are asking if a licensed place would
not improve matters that cannot well
be made worse.
The "no-license" voters should
get together at once and take some
action. They should have done it
long before this, and their refusal
shows mighty inconsistency in the
tremendous mo" vote on March 7.
They will have the support of every
citizen, whatever his opinions on the
license question may be.
There is, however, a healthy agita-
ton of the subject that may lead to
such radical measures as an arrest or
two, some attempt at living up to the
statutes, or else the liquor business
will be taken out of the hands of the |
prohibitionists and Wig
orous attempt made to set it up in
the light of day.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1905-03-18
EAST BARNARD.

Edward Davis was at F. Y.
Shows recently.
H. ]. Snow called on friends here
Sunday.
M. A. Waldo and son of Royalton
were guests at w. l. Fishers Tues
day.
Harry Turner has moved Frank
Churchill's goods into G. Frank
Graves old house.
F. H. Billings and wife were in
Woodstock Tuesday.
9Mrs. Emma Nutting and son fiom
Sharon spent Sunday at F. Y,
Shows.
Mrs. Glenn Cox spent few days
in Bethel with her grandparents,
Mr.. and Mrs. David Dyke, re,
Gently.
Mrs. Nettie Porter was called ia
Claremont Tuesday by the death Of
relative.
Jason Abba, who has been spend.
ing the winter at M. A. Chambers,
has gone to Bellows Falls TO work. |
E. II. Durkee and family were
guests at F. Y. Shows the first OF
the week.
Mrs. Eta Graves and Helen re-
turned from Randolph Monday,
after spending a few days with rela-
tives there.
Will Whitcomb of Hanover is to
work at S. H. Aliens through the
sugar season.
H. J. Snow of Sharon has pur-
chased six COWS Of B. c. Lancy.
DR.. Hubbard was called to Evard
Boyden's last week to see Frank
Berup, who is i'll there.
Mrs. John Adams is in North
Pomfret for few days caring for
her mother, who is ill.
F. H. Billings and family were
recent guests at c. E. Spaulding's
in South Royalton.
The Willing Workers met at John
Adams Thursday evening and en-
joYed pleasant social evening.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1905-03-18
PETITION FOR DIVORCE

TGlIiISN ESN -GIbSnSE
STATE OF VERMONT Wherd
WINDSOR County, ss. Edna Id
Quirin of Bethel, Vt, has duly fled
petition to the County Court, setting I'd
her legal marriage to Edward Noah Qul
then of Tioga, in the State of New V
that she hath resided for six years I'M
State of Vermont, that she hath kept
marriage covenant, but that the said
ward hath violated the same, for that
hath treated the petitioner with intolers
severity and for that, being of sutfiCi
physical and pecuniary ability to supp
and maintain the petitioner, he hath W
tonly and cruelty neglected and refused
to do, and also for that he hath commit
adultery; wherefore the petitioner pI
Noah Quirin and that she may have
care and custody of her minor child
And whereas it appears that said Edv
is without this State; so that the SUNNI
of said Court may not be served upon
IT IS THEREUpoN ORDERED that thei
Edward Noah Quirin be notified and
qui1red to appear in and before said &
and make answer, if any he III
and abide the order and Judgment
teri term thereof next t to be held ei
Woodstock in and for the County of wi
sor in the State of Vermont, on the 4
Tuesday of June,l AID, 1905. upon
first day of said term, by publishing
substance of said petition, together with I
order, for three successive weeks, in
Spirit of the Age. newspaper published
Woodstock. in said County, the last pull
cation to be at least six weeks prior
said term of Court, which shall be deem
sufficient notice to said Edward Noah O
rim.
Given under my hand, at Woodstock,
the County of Windsor, this 18th day
February, A. D., 1905.
JAY READ PEMBER,
Clerk
HUNToN & STIcKNEY,
Attys. for Petitioner.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1905-03-18
CHURCH SERVICES.

Christian-Rev. M. T. Morrill,,
pastor. Morning service at 1890,
with sermon. Sunday school at IL
o'clock. Junior Z. E. at S o'clock,
and Y. p S, c. E. at 7 o'clock.
Welcome to all.
Universalist-Rev. II. l.. Canheld,
pastor. Morning service at 1890.
Sunday School at 1850. y. p. {.
U. Tuesday evening at 1880 o'clock.
10. 80, Sunday school at 1885, Yes
per service at S o'clock. Tuesday
evening prayer meeting at 7.3o'
Congregational-Rev. F. Z. Put
nam, pastor. Morning service at
1890, Sunday school at 1850, YES
per service at s. Tuesday evening,
prayer meeting at 7.3o.
Methodist Episcopal-Rev. Joseph
Hamilton, pastor. Morning SER
vice at 1890; II.45 o'clock, Sunday
school; 6.3op. M, Epworth League ;
evening service, 7 p. M; Tuesday,
mid-week service 100 p. m.
Catholic Rev. E. c. Drouhin,
pastor. Mass at II M evening
service at 7.3o.
Services will be held the fourth
Sunday of each month at Village
hall, Quechee, at 9 o'clock, and al
Barnard, at the town hall, on the
second Sunday of each month at
o'clock.
st. James-First Sunday OF each
month Holy Communion and ser
mon at 1890. Evening Prayer ant
address at 500. All other Sundays
Holy communion at 7.3oa. M, morn
ing Prayer, Litany and sermon al
10 30, Evening Prayer and address
at 2. c. H. Wells, rector.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1905-03-18
A Chance for Bows.

We want all the bones we can get.
Can use heads, hoofs, horns-any-
thing In the line OF bones-if only dry.
We will pay 60c per hundred pounds
for thoroughly dry bones-we can nav
even more II strictly clean, hard, fresh,
dry, boiled butchers bones-and pay
freights from your station II shipped in
lots Of 200 pounds or more. May be
shipped in barrels or cheap sacks.
O. 8. Page, Hyde Park. VT.