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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-06-16
PROBATE NEWS.

Monday, June >, a petition was filed
IN the estate of Frank Vorheis for the
appointment Of an administrator. The
hearing was set for July 3.
The same day petition was filed by
Fred NJ. Henry for the appointment Of
guardian for Alice NJ. Henry. incom-
Petent' OF st. Louis, Hearing set for
June %.
Tuesday, June ., was the hearing of
the petition for the appointment Of
special commissioners on the Bradford
drain. Commissioners appointed were
Samuel Walker, J. b. Zarbaugh and
Jonathan Gidley
Thursday, June ., "a petition was
filed for the appointment of an admin.
lStrator IN the estate of David Brandal
The hearing was set for July 10.
June 9, a petition was filed for the
probating Of the viii of Ornida Knapp
The same day Agnes Rudd was
adopted by AdeIbert and Dimis Barnes
Saturday, June 10. was the first day
for hearing claims against the estate Of
Helen Baretts, deceased The claims
We're presented and allowed.
Also the same day, for hearing of
claims against the estate of Celia w
Pollasky. The hearing was adjourned
indefinitely
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-06-16

TWENTY-FIVE million dollars or more
is the estimate of our annua. loss by forest
fires. Il Is, OF course, impossible to
prevent all this awful waste, which II
takes years to replace, just as ii is inn
possible to prevent city losses from fire,
nevertheless, Congress should recognize
that our forests, largely situated at the
headwaters of our streams, are one of our
greatest national assets, and if possible
precautiou should be taken to prevent
their destruction, both by fire and the
looting of timber spectators in the west
The forestry question is one of our really
important internal problems.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-06-16

THE government postal savings bank
system of Belgium has probably reached
its finest development of any country in
the world The tendency to thrift is en-
couraged by the government and the result
is a smaller percentage OF paupers in that
country than any other in Europe De-
posts in the savings banks are made by
purchasing special adhesive deposit
stamps which serve as receipt for the
money paid in and are pasted in bank
book The person having book can
deposit at any post-offioe. No book can
be pawned without special permit, which
protects from extravaganza. Deposits
can be made mp to ten francs tsL93 a
month on the adhesive stamp plan.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-06-16
MICHIGAN CROP REPORT.

During May the temperature was be
low and the precipitation above the
normal This cool wet weather was
favorable for wheat rye and meadows.
hut intcrfcrcd somewhat with the plant
ing and growth of spring crops Heavy
rains blasted some fruit blossoms and
did other damage e~I.ciallvon low land.
WHEAT
Thc cool Wct weather which pre-
vailed during May wa. favorable for
wheat IT conditions are uorma from
now until harvest time thc crop Will De-
ONE Of tbe best e,or raised i'm this State.
There has been q great growthof straw
so that there viii Doe "a tendency for il to
] odgo this year Ii Wet weather con-
tinue- and high winds occur it will
interfere with the filling of the wheat
and thereby cause some loss. However
If the weather l. reasonable fair it will
ripen evenly leaving only the work of
harvesting in order TO secure the grain
The total number of bushels of wheat
reported marketed by farmers in May
at the Touring mills is - sos and at the
elevators 9, 403 or total of 81, 009
bushels OF this whole amount -, 069
bushels were marketed in the southern
four tiers of counties, s,075 bushels in
the central counties and ] ,S65 bushels
in the northern counties
CORN.
The season so far has been unfavor-
able for corn. Planting has been
delayed and in some cases fields intended
for corn will be planted to beans While
the acreage will be below the average,
conditions later may be favorable so that
the crop will be an average one. With
late planting corn usually fails TO get
proper cultivation, since the rush of
work in connection with haying and
harvesting prevents many farmers from
giving this crop the attention it needs
OATS
The condition Of oats a compared
with an average is, in the southern
counties %, in the central counties 81.
in the northern counties ~ and in the
State 30.
BARLEY.
The acreage of barley sown, a. com
pared with 1904 is, i'm the State and
southern counties 30, in the central
counties W and in the northern counties
IS.
POTATOES.
The acreage OF potatoes planted, a.
compared with 1904 is, in the State.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-06-16
PALATIAL ADVERTISING CAR.
Pawnee BiIl's Wild West show Advance
Agents Coming


agents iof fa"nee Bill 3 Historic Wild
west ana "feat lar East has been here
ii"AlnS arrangement, Tor The coming ot
.'',S S'S""uC aggregation ON saturday,
july ISL I"'S surprisingly wonderful
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90 ''' advertising cars "il Poe
'''' ''e marquette depot "4d
80 '''..'..'0 'o "It io WISH
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prone ''''0o'' u 3" Us ''ie most perfect car
ever huill. u j, " H""e' OBJ lAe decor.
aloi ai'' ana ile most complete and
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-06-16
AFTER LONG ILLNESS.
Mrs. Byron Lewis Passes Away at the
Home of Her Daughter.

Mrs Byron Lewis died last Thursday
at the home of her daughter, Mrs Ed.
Wheeler on the L. y Ely farm, south
OF town. Mrs Lewis has been very low
with consumption for several weeks.
She Is survived by her husband and one
daughter The funeral was held at her
late home Saturday. conducted by Rev.
Caywood, of the f. NJ church, and her
body was Inferred in Riverside cemetery.
Mr. and Mrs. Lewis were among the
early settlers OF Arcadia and We're well
known throughout that vicinity
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-06-16

IL il is true that the young king of
Spain says he will oppose with all his
power the opening of a protestant chapel
at Barcelona or elsewhere i'll his
kingdom, il is not TO be wondered at that
intolerance has pulled Spain from its
Il Ugh place as the first power in the world
TO lis present ignoble position. If Alfonso
has been brought up under dark age
influences there can be but little hope for
Spain under his control.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-06-16

Scripture Authority: the days OF Lot
they did eat. they drank, they bought, they
sold, they planted. they builded but the
same day that Lot went out OF Sodom, II
rained fire and birthstone from heaven, and
destroyed them all Even so shall II be IN
the day when the Son Of man is revealed
Luke l7:2S-S0
IF any mans work shall be burned, he
shall suffer loss. but he himself shaI be
saved; yet SO as by ire.'-l Cor. $40
Read also Gen. l9:l-lA
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-06-16

TT may interest our angler friends to
learn that the United States fish COM
mission has gathered no less than 50
local names for the large-mouth black
bass, IS for the small-mouth black bass
and 2s for the croppie. For example,
when an Ohio man talks about silver
bass" to a southern man who talks about
"goggle-eyed perch, the two are talking
about what the Minnesota man calls
croppie
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-06-16
CAME TOO LATE.

Owingto the delayed mails the fore
part of last week, many of our CORE
spondent's letters did not reach Us until
after the paper was printed, 20 if your
budget of news did not appear Jim the
RECORD this explains the reason why.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-06-16
ASTEN Lot. Carry

4 - A A<@N a<fNs
the word Of the
messengers 10 the
girls! urged the
trembling woman.
Her voice sounded
tense a n d Il n :
natural TO them
b OF h, a II d l. o I
looked at his wife
a second time, and
noted the drawn
expression on the
( a C e a n d [ h G
eyes. in which
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-06-16

Ifyou have taken everything else for
constipation and have not taken the
tonic-laxative, Celery King, you have
made serious mistake. Celery King
Is the great blood vitalizer and builder
up OF men and women. Price Is cents.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-06-16

Its mistake to imagine that itching
piles can't be cured; mistake 10 suffer
day longer than YOU can help. Doau'.
Ointment brings instant relief and per
manent Gil e. AT any drug store, so cents
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-06-16
OFFICIAL PAPER or ALMA.

The RECORD is entered 81 the postofffoe IN
Al ra FOR transmission through the mails AZ SECOND
, as matter.
The RECORD has three times more readers II
Alma than any other paper circulated here
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-06-16
A Guaranteed Cure for Piles

Itching blind bleeding or protwdiug Piles
Druggist refund money if rAIO OINTMENT
TAILS % cure amy case mo- matter 90 how long
standing 300 ID to "a days First application gives
ease and rest soc ~ your druggist hasn't it
send 500 900 stamps and 10 will De- forwarded
postpaid hy Paris Medicine Co.. ~ Louis No
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-06-16
FRUIT

Prospects for fruit continue to be
fair The heavy rains did some damage
TO trees when in bloom thus shortening
the crop. The season has been for curl
leaf and peach growers in many cases
refer TO the beneficent results obtained
by spraying. The frosts which occurred
early in May did considerable damage
TO fruit in some localities
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-06-16

ElnMEhgc best friend Is the Horse
] AL W 6O y The Horses best friend
IS 4s-Hour Condition Powder. 2 lbs 25 cts
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-06-16

Iowa physicians are to be compelled to
cut their boards How about their bills
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-06-16
SUGAR. BEETs

The acreage of sugar beets planted, as
compared with 1904 Is, in the southern
counties -, in the central counties So,
in the northern counties - and in the
State %.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-06-16

Relief After Cough ng FIFTY Years
VAssAR Mich, Feb 3. 1894.
I. r. HOLDEN Imlay City. Mich
Dear Str:-I heartily recommended yonr Pine
Root Cough Syrnp. l have had cough for
about fifty years and have tried coed
many different cough remedies. but found none
to equal Pine Root Cough Syrup. 1t has re-
leved me when ali else failed.
MIS- LILLE MCMILLES.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-06-16

southern and central counties ST and in
the northern counties -. The condi-
ton as compared with an average Is, in
the State and southern counties s., in
the central counties 81 and in the northern
counties 90.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1905-06-10
Benediction
Steady Growth of the Peoples Bank.

DOnaldsonVille' youngest bank.
the Peoples, furnished a report to the
state bank examiner before opening
for business on May 80, 1905, and The
Chief wishes TO direct the attention OF
its readers TO the statement, which
appears in another column OF this
issue. The total volume of business
is shown to be S2O2, 124 90, loans and
discounts S138, 623 06, cash on hand
81, 5O2. 81, due by other banks $780,
800. "a, deposits bearing interest $54,-
621. 33, deposits not bearing interest
SlO7, 966. SIS, and undivided profits
$3.50, OF. The statement OF the Peo-
pies Bank for the quarter eneing
in March, 1905, showed undivided
profits OF $1s78.58, and Interests bear
ing deposits of Sal, 725.11, and these
figures in comparison with those
contained in the report published to-
day indicates the steady and CRAFTY
ing growth which the bank is making.
The Peoples, although the youngest of
the three local banks. has established
a reputation for reliability that will
we'll stand comparison with it's older
rivals, and under the guidance OF the
capable officers and board OF direct
ors who are entrusted with the man
agement OF its affairs, it may be taken
for granted that the future will see no
diminution in the growth or upbuild-
ing OF the progressive young institu-
tion. The present officers OF the bank
are as follows. J. A. Dalferes, presi-
dent; r. N. Sims. vice president; F.
K. Sims, cashier; W. J. Leblanc,
assistant cashier: J. c. Bouchereau,
second assistant cashier.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1905-06-10
Death of John Martinez.

John Martinez, for many years a
resident of Donaldsonville, died at 10
O'Clock Wednesday forenoon in New
Orleans, where for the past two years
he had been making his home with
his grandd aughter, Mrs. S. Nj.
F'ncich. Mr.. Martinez had been sick
for quite while and his death was
therefore not totally unexpected, his
advanced age of 81 years having
initiated against his recovery by
rendering him powerless to withstand
the ravages Of the illness with which
he was afflicted. He was one of the
organizers of the famous battery of
artillery known as the Cannonneers
OF Donaldson, which performed such
gallant service in the war between the
states. and years ago figured promi-
nently in public aft airs in this section.
The remains were brought to Donald
sonville on the :35 T. and P. train
Thursday forenoon and were laid to
rest ia the Catholic cemetery, the large
number of people who gathered to
witness the last sad rites having at
tested the high degree of esteem in
which Mr.. Martinez was held by his
former fellow citizens. The surviving
relatives are a grandson, Frank Mar
tinez, of Donaldsonville, and Mrs.
Fucich, to whom The Chief tenders
assurances of sincere sympathy in the
hour OF their affection.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1905-06-10
Forty-Pourth Anniversary Celebrated.

Mr.. and Mrs. J. E. Park entertained
the members of their family and a few
intimate friends at delightful dinner
Thursday afternoon, the occasion be-
ing the forty-fourth anniversary of
the wedding of the estimable couple.
Mrs. Park, who was formerly Miss
Catherine Fitzgerald, was married to
Mr.. Park on June s, 1861, the cere-
mony having been performed at the
Jesuits' church in New Orleans. -Four
years later the Parks moved to Don.
sonville, where they have resided ever
since, and where they are looked upon
as being among the most worthy and
valued citizens of the community,
They have reared four children, who
are w. D. Park, cashier OF the Bank
of Donaldsonville and member of the
town council from the third ward; Jos,
Park, chief engineer OF the Evan Hall
sugar factory; Rev. Edward Park,
Catholic priest and educator, and
Sister Clara Park, a Catholic nun.
The Chief felicitates Mr. and Mrs. Tsark
upon having reached the forty-fourth
milestone on the road Of their married
ifes and trusts that they will continue
TO enjoy many more years of eonjugal
hliss@s =
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1905-06-10
Weather aad CroOs.

Advices from the plantations show
that the work of grassing the crops
has progressed satisfactorily and tina
the prospects are much improved in
comparison with what they were two
weeks ago. Corn is generally back
ward and unpromising, and continued
dry weather for any considerable
length Of time will parch this crop out
Of existence. Cane is also backward
and small, but the stand is good
nearly everywhere in this section, and
with good growing conditions from
now on an excellent crop of this staple
may yet be realized.
The total rainfall for May, accord
ing to the record kept by Local OBJ
server W. .. Park, was 7.23 inches,
the last installments Of which came
along on the 18th and 31st days of the
month. The highest temperature re-
corded in May was 50 degrees above
zero and the lowest 81 degrees.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1905-06-10
Hooks Elect Officers.

A rousing nesting of Ascension
Hook and Ladder Company No. l was
held Monday night at which the fol-
lowing officers were elected to serve
for the ensuing year: G. Kline, presi-
dent; r. N. Sims, vice president;
Henry Schaff, foreman; Chas. Cook,
first assistant; Edward Collins, second
assistant; David Israel, recording and
financial secretary; j. z. Blum, treas
urer; A. V. Templet, warden; C. Kline,
grand marshal; DR.. E. K. Sims, Capt.
FL. G. Whiteman, Geo. B. Reuss and
VIM. A. Dill, aids to grand marshal.
President Kline announced the APP
pointment of the following stand
ing committees: Investigating COM
mittee-H. Schaf, j. E. Blum, Charles
Cook, r. N. Sims, Edward Schaff.
Finance committee-H. Cook, Jr., r..
N. Slator, r. n. Sims. Relief com
mittee-John Forcha, Fl. Schaff, H.
Cook, ST., Alcee Rodrigue, VIM. Reds
dington. Hall committee-C. Kline,
Fl. Schaff, David Israel. 1t was de.
cided TO give fair and fete champebre
on Louisiana Square July 2, and 4,
for the purpose of raising funds to
pay the debt on the company'sj hall,
and arrangements for the entertain
ment were entrusted to committee
composed Of Henry Schaf, j. E. Blum.
Chas. Cook, r. n. Sims and Edward
Schaff.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1905-06-10
Comstock-.Keating.

The marriage of Albert Comstock
| to Miss Carrie Heating was solem-
nized at the Catholic church at high
noon Thursday in the presence OF a
large gathering of the relatives and
friends Of the contracting parties,
Rev. Father Crozier officiating, as
sisted by Fathers Cartisser and Castel.
The bridal party entered the church to
the accompaniment of Mendelsohnn's
wedding march, superbly rendered by
an orchestra composed of Miss Ida
Cook and Ferrier Blancha ard org anists;
Albert Pons, futist, and George
Pons, violinist. The party, preceded
by little NJ attic Comstock as flower girl
and Master Alton Poche as ring bear
er, moved up the main aisle in the fol-
lowing order: Glen Mollere and Miss
Esther Cohn; Chester Israel and Miss
Eldridge Garrett; Theodore Weber
and Miss Adeline Meter; DR.. Geo.
d'Autry and Miss Mathilda Wilbert;
Miss Rena Terrio, maid of honor;
the bride, Miss Carrie Heating, es-
corted by her father, JOS. NJ. Keat-
ing. Miss Heating wore a handsome
dress OF grandmother s swiss, trimmed
with valenciennes lace, over silk
chiffon. Her bridal veil OF diapha-
nous tulle was caught with a beauti-
ful diamond brooch, the gift of her
parents. At the altar the bride was
met by the groom and his best man,
Ned Comstock. AS Father Crozier
performed the impressive marriage
ceremony George Pons rendered
Hearts and Flowers" on the violin
in mastery style, and during
the signing Of the register Pierre
Blanchard sang 20, Promise Mes
with much feeling and ability. After
the ceremony the bridal party, to-
gether with the relatives and few
intimate friends of the Heating and
Comstock families, proceeded to the
residence OF Mr.. and Mrs. JOS. M.
Heating in Opelousas street, where q
reception was held until the time for
the arrival Of the 3:05 west-bound Z.
and 2. train, on which the newly
married couple took passage for New
Orleans, with Pass Christian, Miss,
as their final objective point. After
spending several days at the Pass, Mr..
and Mrs. Comstock will return to
DonaIdsonville and take up their resi-
dence with the brides parents. The
groom holds an important clerical
position with the Lafourche Mercan-
tile Co., and is q young man of
sterling worth and much promise,
deservedly popular with an exception
ally large circle of friends. The bride
is charming and accomplished young
lady, and possesses many graces Of
mind and person that have endeared
her to all who have had the pleasure
Of knowing her. The Chief takes
pleasure in wishing for the happy
young couple long and joyous life,
filled with the sunshine Of happiness
and prosperity and crowned with the
blessing OF sweet content.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1905-06-10
Baseball Bulletin.

The Pelieans lost to the Reddys, OF
Baton Rouge, in holly contested
eIeveu-inning game at Cleveland Park
last Sunday afternoon, the score
being 5 to 0. Up to the final inning
neither team had succeeded in scoring,
out in the eleventh the locals went up
in the air and allowed the Capitolians
20 pile up five runs. Features OF the
game were running catch By Miller,
centrefelder of the Reddys, and the
errorless playing of First Baseman
Schonberg and Short Stop Harry
Weber, of the Pelicans.
Tomorrow the locals are slated to
go up against the team from jefferson
College, and the contest is certain to
be battle royal. The collegians took
the birds into camp a couple Of weeks
ago after thirteen-inning struggle,
and the locals are swearing by all til at
is holy that the tables will be turned
tomorrow.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1905-06-10
Mrs. Georgina Richard, of New Or

Mrs. Georgina Richard, of New Or.
leans, has issued invitations to the
marriage of her daughter, Fannie
Richard, to DIR. Euclid r. Richard
which will occur at ST. There's IS
Catholic church, at the corner of l,amn
and Erato streets, New Orleans, at
$50 Q clock p. m. on Wednesday, the
2Ssh inst. Miss Richard is a pretty
and accomplished young lady and b as
number of friends in this town who
take pleasure in wishing her every
happiness that married life can pos
slbiy afford. DR.. Richard is the Ell.
dest son Of the late lamented DR.. j.
L. Rlch ard, and is a young man OF
much talent and promise. He has To-
Gated in New Orleans for the practice
OF his profession and will make his
home in that city with his fair young
bride.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1905-06-10

Mr.. and Mrs. r. NJ. McCulloh re-
turned yesterday afternoon from Au-
burn, Ala, where they went last week
to be present at the commencement ex-
ereises of the Alabama Polytechnic
Institute. They were accompanied by
their stalwart and intelligent young
son, Richard McCulloh, who grad
uated in the electrical engineering
course at the Institute. Mr.. McCulloh
expects to remain in Donaldsonville
for a while and then to locate else
where for the practice Of his chosen
profession.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1905-06-10
Bank Of Ascension In Excellent Condition

Elsewhere in today's Chief will be
found the report furnished to the
state bank examiner by the Bank of
Ascension before opening for bust
ness on May 30, 1905. The statement
shows a total business volume of
s3l7, 1898, deposits aggrega ting 1856,
397,7l, loans of sls7, 1856 cash on
hand amounting to $40, 690.70, and the
sum OF ST., 1855 81 due from other
banks. The capital stock of the bank
j. $50, 600, the surplus $40. 900. and the
undivided profits $40, 99I. 81. The
Bank Of ASCENSION is looked upon as
one Of the strongest and most reliable
banking institutions ID this section of
the state, and enjoys the confidence
and patronage Of many OF the leading
men ID this and adjoining parishes.
It is efficiently differed by !. Leber-
mnth, president: DIR. J. s. Thibaut,
vice president and cashier: Paul
Braud, assistant cashier, and
Bertrand Braud, collector.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1905-06-10
New Goods at Cheap Tony's.

Cheap Tony has just received a new
and complete stock of the celebrated
Lat'rance low quarter shoes in tan,
black and other late colors; nice
summer line of white and eolored
lawns, organdies, voiles, ETC., and a
complete assortment of the famous r.
q j. corser5s for summer wear. These
goods are being sold cheaper than
ever and if you have not yet paid a
visit to the s.big store yon should do
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1905-06-10

Mrs. A. j. Harding and her daugh-
ter, Mrs. r. E. Clements, together
with little Miss Verde Harding, left
Wednesday morning for New Or
leans, from where Mrs. Harding and
Miss Harding proceeded to Wave
land, Miss, for stay of several
weeks, while Mrs. Clements went to
Ponchatoula, La, to visit relatives.
MIR. Harding left here Thursday morn
ing to join his wife and daughter at
Waveland, and will spend several
days at the noted Mississippi resort.