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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-09-01
THE BEST EVER
West Michigan State Fair Late An
nouncement

Each year the West Michigan State
Fair at Grand Rapids has grown better.
Each year the experience of the proceed
ing years has been utilized.
This year the West Michigan State
Fair will present many interesting
novelties which they have never had
before.
One of the most valuable exhibits will
be that in the manufacturing department
where various articles will bee actually
manufactured al the Fair i'm the main
hall
Mr. Webster the secretary of the Fair,
tells MS that the amusemcnts committee
has been unusually fortunate ina securing
unique attractions for the fair There
i, mo extra charges for seeing these per-
formanccs. which are given on the stand
opposite the grand stand every afternoon.
Anyone cam 20 and soc tbcm and they
are certainly of wonderful interest to
anyone. Adgio and lcr trick lions have
been secured alta marvellous expense.
but tine West Michigan State Fair enter
aumcut committee felt that the inter-
est of the people of tlis part of the state
Is sufficient To- warrant them iu such
large expenditure.
Last week closed the largest race mee
ing ever held i'm Grand Rapids The
best horses i'm the country were there.
and the horsemen unite in saying that
there lis no better track i'm the world
than the West Michigan track. It is "a
mile track The race, for the Fair viii
be second 10 none. The classes are all
filed the purses are large, and the sport
Will be unusually good
I'm the Agricultural Department there
promises 10 Doe an unusually large dis
play i'm live stock Some of the best
herds i'm the:country viii be- exhibited at
the West Michigan State Fair.
The Poultry. show viii bc rcpletc with |
interesting creatures. II Will be under :
the same management as heretofore |
which is-eyidence of the success of that (
I'm the Women Department much in- /
terest is manifested already. especially (
i'm needle work and the art department, |
and entries are already being made
The prizes i'm TINS department are cash |
and are payable Immediately at the close
Of the Fair, which is an interesting fea-
ture 20 many women
There promises TO be a fine display of
and the latest improvement
in all kind of vehicles Gasoline en-
gines, windmills, and various other de-
vices for making work light on the farm
are already having their exhibitions ar
ranged for
The fair comes this year a little later
than it did last year, making the prom
ised fair weather almost a certainty
Another thing in connection with the
Fair is the.opportunity to shop in Grand
Rapids. The Grand Rapids stores were
never as fully stocked as they are at
present, and the one fare for round trip
which will be made by the railroads 10
every one TO go TO the Fair TO entertain
themselves and 10 do their fall shopping
is an exceedingly low price
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-09-01
Third session 80 o'cloel,
WILL MAKE GOOD PROFIT:

The Caro- Beet Growers Association
which is composed of business men in
Caro- Mich, is this year raising so acres
of beets for the Peninsula Sugar Rein.
ing Company, and il is gratifying to
learn that the condition Of its beet crop
Is such at the present time that there is
every indication that the association will
make good profit from its venture this
season. II will be remembered that the
association was unfortunate in its expert
ments IN growing beets on large scale
in former years, for which reason it
deserves especially good luck and praise
for its perseverance. The cultivation of
the crop of beets is being carefully looked
after by Agricultural Superintendent
Edmund Starke of the sugar factory
while a careful record Of all of the opera
lions connected with the cultivation Of
the crop is being kept by Mr.. David L
Davoll of the Peninsula Sugar Refining
Company
The sugar beet crop in Michigan APP
pears to have withstood all Of the un-
favorable conditions that prevailed early
IN the season and Is now reported 10 be
in splendid condition in all parts of the
state. \ recent comparative estimate
shows that the average condition of the
crop in the state is as follows: In the
central counties, -; in the southern
counties, So; in the northern counties.
90, and in the state, 50.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-09-01

"A cold or cough nearly always pro-
duces constipation-the water all runs to
the eyes, nose and throat instead of
passing out of the system through the
liver and kidneys. For the want of
moisture the bowels become dry and
hard. Kennedy's Laxative Honey and
Tar is the original Laxative Cough Syrup.
IL meets and Corrects the above condi-
tons by acting as a pleasant cathartic on
the bowels-eXpels all colds from the sys-
TEN and cures all coughs, Group, whoop-
ing cough, la grippe, bronchitis, etc.
Chas. Rhodes.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-09-01
SWARTH0UT.BAILEY
MARRIED AT THE HOME o., BRIDE
IN BRECKENRIDGE Yesterday

A quiet wedding occorred at the home
of the bride in Breckenridge yesterday
when Jay J.lSwarthout, of Alma, was
united in holy wedlock to Miss Rena
Bailey Both the young people are well
and favorably known here. Mr.. Swart-
hout is employed by the Alma Manufac-
turing Co and Miss Bailey has been in
the Lee Mercantile store for the past
two years. They went to Lansing for
visit at Mr.. Swarthout's home and will
return in about two weeks and go at
once TO housekeeping.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-09-01
accommodating

Regular services at the Presbyterian
church Will be resumed Sunday, Sep
TENDER 3, conducted by the pastor. Rev.
A. j. Funnel. \ fifteen minute song
service will precede the preaching ser
vice.
Morning services at 10 a. m. Sunday
school at II 80 a. m, c. +. AT $500 p.
m, evening services at 700 p. m.
The public is invited TO attend these
services.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-09-01
ANOTHER NEW BUSINESS FOR ALMA
A First Class Blacksmith and Paint
Shop viii be cpened Monday

j. r. Beck q Co.. of Saginaw have
rented of j. H. Lancashire * CO. the
paint and blacksmith shop, i'm the rear
of the Wright House For years Anna
has felt the need of just such an enter
prise, place where all kinds of vehicles
from the finest TO the common lumber
wagon could bee repaired and painted al
reasonable cost. j p Beck x CO., of
Saginaw, have been established since
1856 They have a reputation for being
honorable and upright and doing only
good work The best families and bust
ness firms in Saginaw Valley own
Beck's carriages. The success OF the
Saginaw house is due entirely TO the
energy and capability of Mr. j y Beck,
and he personally will look after their
Alma Branch. coming here as often as
the business requires.
Mr. Beck with his workmen Will
arrive Monday evening. September D..
Call and see him even though you don't
want anything i'm his line, but just to
show that YOU welcome to Alma such
business
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-09-01
DID YOU EVER MISS A TRAM

We want to send YOU a book that tells
you all about the railroads, trolly lines
and steamboat lines in the state a
stamp will bring it, together with an
offer whereby you may receive one
every month. Mich, Hand Book Pub
Co, 10 State St, Detroit 27t5
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-09-01

Every man owes to himself and his
family to master trade or profession.
Read the display advertisement of the
six Morse Schools of Telegraphy in this
issue and learn how easily young man
or lady may learn telegraphy and be
assured a position. 75-tf
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-09-01

Jim general way, the work of the
insurance department consists in pro-
tcctng the inspiring public of the state
against financially worthless concerns
which are constantly offering for sale
all kinds of insurance indemnity. It is
the practice of the Michigan department
10 make frequent examinations Of all
Michigan companies and societies. The
department gives immediate attention
TO all reports from policy holders OF
failure ON the part of companies TO adj
just claims or losses promptly and salts
factorily For obvious reasons these
complaints are largely in connection
with sick and accident claims, this class
of policies embodying numerous condi-
ton, which frequently call for explana-
ion
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-09-01

Inasmuch as several so-called registry
companies which handle sick and acct
dent insurance policies are constantly
seeking agents in Michigan, ii will be
we'll for citizens of this state TO bear in
mind the fact that these registry com
panies are not insurance companies at
all, but simply handle policies issued by
insurance companies. The only safe
course for persons solicited TO represent
a registry company to pursue is to offer
for sale no policies purchased from such
companies until supplied by the insur-
ance commissioner with licenses author
ling them TO act a. an agent for each
company whose policies they offer for
sale. Otherwise they will be liable TO
criminal prosecution, for the law re-
quires agents TO be licensed by the state
and provides a penalty for representing
a company not authorized 10 transact
business in Michigan.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-09-01
CHRISTIAN ENDEAy0R UNION
ANIMAL CONVENTION or SOCIETY
IN GRATIoI COUNTY BEING
HELD TODAY


lot County Christian Endeavor Union
is being held today Friday, September
IN the Oongregallonal church at breck-
WI ~. -. " n.
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l = -" VI ''"'n, 81 hou'S' sec. anu
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80 " '''' ~ "''
FIRST session 1000 a. M
Song-'Blest BE the Tie that Binds
Invocation. Rev Blanchard. ST. Louis
soro
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Society Organization
Rev. Mason ST. Louis
GLOW toGet Sew Members Discussion
Song
"a Larger societv Better Society
d. MiIiean Brcckcurle
second session .sop.m.
Devotional Rev AL Funnel Aim
song
.Our Associate Member,-How shallW.
Interest and Win Them for Christi
ID. {. Brady Forest Ill.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-09-01

A Bargain--Good second hand Is horse power
Al stationery engine and boiler. Cheap Tor
cash. Central Michigan Produce Co. Alma,
Mich.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-09-01

TOR sALE:-A few books Of Teachers con.
II tracts at the Record Once. at moderate
pr &c. school directors should remember this.
PATS
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-09-01

L,oR SALE The residence owned by Miss
IL Josephine Whippe. on North Water street
Swigsrt Il BanSil are selling agents For lnfor-
nation apply 10 either owner or agents. 23t7
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-09-01

A PARTM ENTS FOR KENT and 5 rooms
"A with steam heat. electric lights toilet etc
in opera house block. very desirable for small
families. Inquire off. II. Lancashire a Co. z7-tf
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-09-01

WANTED-A girl for general, housework
w Good wages paid the right party apply
TO Rev. A. J. Funnell the Ferd Montlgel place
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-09-01

NOR SALE-If you want 20 buy a Piano FOR
IL very little money see Paul Engleman but
do 1t quick because h. is almost giving away a
good piano 29t2
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-09-01

WANTED-Girl for general housework In
w qulre at residence OF l.. f. wilson
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-09-01

CONFESSIONS WANTED-Non union men
" to take the ace Of strikers transpor alton
furnished, permanent positions and highest
cago. 2gtl
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-09-01

yVANTED-Two pupil nurses at Brainerd
w Hospital. este
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-09-01

Tor RENT Furnished rooms on Wright-st
II north. Address Box 292 Alma Mich 2St-3
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-09-01

WANTED :-Rooms convenient TO the col lege
for students, young men-Apply to Albert
=. Cook Secy. 2sts
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-09-01
WANTS
FOR SALE. RENT EXCHANGE. ETC.

nor SALE CHEAP-Several good work and
II driving horses. or will eAclA..r or ttuer
stock. Enquire at office Of a. W Wright. 29t2
yJANTED-Go horses suitable for livery
w purposes. Wright House livery 29t2
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-09-01

WANTEO.-Competent engineer to run nights
w Good place for right man Address or call
at Alma Record. 2st.2
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-09-01

r OST-A string OF silver beads Finder please
IL return TO Mrs. r. II Wilcox. State Street.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-11-18
LOST Her HUSBAND
PATHETIC CASE OF A coLoRED
WOMAN WHO CAME TO OF
TUMWA TO MAKE HOME
Spent Two Days At Union Depot With
Two Children, Without Money and
Without Food, Waiting for Husband
lis Sent to Abba.

Penniless, friendless, without mon
ey or food, a woman and two young
children waited for two days in the
Union station for the arrival of the
husband and father who never came
They were long, dreary, heart-breaking
days and the hours were heightened
into seeming ages by the pangs of hun
ger, of misery and dread. This was
the experience of Mrs. Samuel Rich
ard, colored woman, who has until
recently lived in Des Moines and her
two children, the younger baby girl
eight months of age
Recently, Mrs. Richards husband
decided to move to this city and go
to work in the mines here. He bought
his wife ticket and sent for her to
come, saying that he would meet her
here. The woman arrived in this
city Tuesday night and until yesterday
afternoon, with her two children, a
boy, Jesse, 2 years old, and little
baby girl, she waited in the Union sta
ton for her husband.
S While the, little group waited pa
tiently in the station, men and women
In all stations Of society were con-
tinually passing through the waiting
room. There was ample opportunity
for an appeal for charity, but not once
did the unfortunate woman complain.
She saw scores Of people greet each
other after long journeys, saw laugh
ing good byes and joyful welcomings,
but apparently she found no cause for
complaint at her own lot, so sadly in
contrast, and it was only when the
police were attracted by her unusual
stay in the station that she told Of
her predicament The county authori-
ties were notified and took charge Of
the unfortunate woman. She left yes
terday afternoon on Burlington No. IS
for Abba, where she said she has many
friends. These friends will take care
of her and send her to relatives in
Buxton.
Heard Nothing Of Husband.
Mrs. Richard has not heard one
word from her husband since she left
Des Moines. When asked what she
thought had become Of him, she said:
II guess 1 must have missed him
someway" That was all, not one word
of complaint or censure In all the
time she was here, neither she nor
the children had anything to eat, ex-
cept little which some charitably dis
posed people had given her.
When offered enough money to buy
food for herself and children at noon
Thursday she refused it, saying, 81
amt hungry" But when it was urged
upon her that the children needed
nourishment she took the proffered
money and with tears filling her eyes,
she said, Eyes, they is hungry. alright,
guess"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-11-18
RAILROADS SURRENDER.
Continued from Page y.

of front. 1t is feared there may grow
up demand for government owner
ship which some subsequent and more
radical administration may be dis
posed to grant.
AS usual thing the so-called com
promises offered by railroads and
other corporations are rather jug
handled and any measure of this kind
that comes from railroad source will
be scrutinized with the greatest care
by those men in congress and partic.
ularly in the house, who are honestly
in favor of federal regulation of rail.
road rates.
Nations Farmers to Back Roosevelt.
Atlantic City. N. j., Nov. II. A
movement to throw the entire organ
lied farming interests of the country
t. the support of President Roosevelt
is his efforts for an adjustment of
railroad rates has begun at the ses.
sion of the National Grange Patrons
of Husbandry, now in session here
Three resolutions, all of them intro.
duced with the idea of unifying the
agricultural strength, were referred to
committees for revision and amend.
ment.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-11-18
WEALTHY OLD COUPLE WED.
Because Life Was So Dull Two Aged
Sweethearts Marry.

Des Moines, Nov 1.-Two aged
sweethearts met by appointment al
the union station yesterday, walked
arm in arm to a lawyers office, where
contracts providing for the care OF
their property were signed, proceeded
to the county clerks office, bought 8
license and were married by Judge
,McVey.
Wesley Jarnagin, of Monroe, aged
81 years, was the groom; Mrs. Mary
q. Woods, of Perry, aged go years
was the bride. Each is wealthy. Yes
terday both were gorgeously dressed
Life is SO everlastingly dull for old
people. We're so happy now" said
Mrs. Jarnagin. Their courtship and
marriage was romantic.
[ Brought together through CORE
spondence in connection with land
sale, Mr.. Jarnagin went to Perry and
made Mrs. Woods acquaintance.
The contract, which each agreed
was practical, gives each the right tc
disnose Of his or her own property as
desired.
Mr.. Jarnagin is said to own several
hundred acres of land near Monroe.
Mrs. Woods owns property in Perry
and farm in Kansas. They will live
in Monroe. They returned there last
night, after attending the theatre.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-11-18
BUTLER.

Butler. Nov. 16.-Moses Martin, of
Hayesville is spending few days at
the H. A. Watts home
Mr.. and Mrs. A. j. Burgess were
Sunday visitors at the home of j. A.
Sarvis
Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Berkinbine have
Miss Nora Bergman is home from
Pierre, S. D., for visit.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jesse Bennett and
children were visitors at the home of
Geo. Mullenix Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Darner and Mrs
Fred Bergman and daughter, Myrtle
were shopping in Ottumwa Saturday
Rev. Hopton, of Fremont, preached
at the Baptist church Sunday morning
and evening.
DR., Emery and j. c. Watts were in
Hedrick. Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. D. A. Shutes were
shopping in Ottumwa Saturday
FOR RENT-SIx ROOM HOUSE
near West Fourth, $1,000 Apply
124 East Woodland
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-11-18
FAIRFIELD.

Fairfield. Nov. 1.-THE Forest City
band will give the comedy drama,
1.-THE Bank Cashier" at the Grand to-
night. The band gave successful
production of this a week ago in Lock-
ridge 9
Mrs. Henderson, Gorsuch died at her
home near Salina Wednesday, after
having lived on the same farm for the
last SO years. She was IS years of
age.
r. W. Lamson and Sylvester Clapp,
who are two Of the, fifteen or twenty
Fairfield people having extensive hold
ings in the Isle of Pines, expect to
leave for that place soon. David B.
Wall, the sheriff of the Isle, is a
nephew Of Mrs. T. L. James, of this
city.
The marriage Of Sumner Barnes, of
West Point, and Miss LESSEE johnson,
OF MT. Pleasant, was solemnized by
Rev. Thomas Osborn yesterday.
The board Of supervisors are holding
an extra session this week.
The annual reunion Of the Nine
teenth Iowa Infantry will be held in
Fairfield Dec. and T.
number Of Fairfield people are
planning to, attend the Sunday meet
ings now in progress in Burlington.
The funeral Of Mildred, the weeks
oiu ddu6uleI VI MI. dllQ MrS. X. H
Maxwell, who died Wednesday, was
held yesterday morning.
P. e. Boeson is in Texas, looking
after land.
Mrs. Benz. Gos5ick died at he,
/ home near this city Tuesday evening
after brief Illness with brain fever.
The remains of Eli Lawson who died
In Ottumwa Monday, were inferred ir
Evergreen cemetery in this city Wed,
nesdav afternoon.
delegation from the Rebekah lodge
IN Fairfield attended district conven-
ton in Batavia yesterday.
The union Thanksgiving services
this year will be held in the Baptis,
church. Rev. Pearse Pinch of the
Congregational church, will preach the
Thanksgiving sermon.
B. F. Black, city marshal, has re.
ceived letters informing him that his
brother, Thomas R. Black. formerly
of this city, was recently elected al
alderman Of Salt Lake city, Utah. or
the anti Mormon ticket.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-11-18
AMApoR.

Amador Nov. 16.-Mr. and Mrs
VIM. Ralston are visiting relatives In
Kansas.
Mrs. Marion s NTH was in town
Monday.
A series Of meetings conducted BY
Rev. Newland is in progress at Rus
sell Chapel. The meeting will prob
ably last two weeks
Mrs. Wyatt is visiting her daughter
In town.
Miss Minnie Phillips spent Sunday
with Miss Grace Myers.
Mesdames Rhoda Smith, Allie
Shields and Nancy Garrison were
entertained at the Will Kirshine,
home Wednesday.
Rev. Newland spent day at the
Ira Haning home recently.
Mr.. and Mrs. Newt. Shields spent
Sunday afternoon at the James Phil.
lips home.
Bert Wilkinson was in ottumwa u
Monday.
D. S. Ralstoa is recovering after E
short illness.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. L. Baker were II
Blakesburg recently. 500.
Miss Title Chance is visiting neal
Blakesbur-
F. L. Baker sold load of hogs IL
Ottumwa Tuesday.
John Phillips and son Ray were II
Bllkesburg on business Monday.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-11-18
DISTRICT MEETING.
wooDMEN OF THE WORLD OF
SOUTHERN IOWA TO GATH
Err IN orTUMWA.
Lodgemen to the Number Of Fifty
From Six Counties VIII Hold Con-
ventlon Here November 90 = Local
Men Arrange Program.

Woodmen Of the World from six
counties in southern Iowa will gather
in this city Wednesday, November 20,
to attend the first annual district CON
vention. Simultaneous with this
meeting there will be similar gather
ings all over the state of Iowa. The
purpose of the convention is to better
organize for field work, that the mem
bership of the Woodmens Of the World
might be increased. The five coun-
ties to be represented at the meeting
in this city are Monroe, Appanoose
Davis, Jefferson, Mahaska, and Wa
pello. Every lodge in the district is
entitled to five delegates, and it Is
expected that fully fifty lodgemen will
be present.
The meeting will open at o'clock
In the morning at the w. o. w. hall,
corner Of Main and Court street. The
morning session will be devoted to
the appointment Of committees and
other routine business. The after
noon will open at 1880 o'clock and
Will be devoted to reports and degree
work. The program of. the day will
close with grand rally and social en-
tertatnment to be. given in the even
Ing, John w. Geiger, of Cedar Rapids,
state manager Of the order and G. H.
Schleh, Of Omaha, sovereign lecturer,
Will be present and address the meet
ing. A musical and literary program
will be the feature of the evening
rally.
The local lodges are fast completing
arrangements for the event. They
will Join In making this, the first an
nual convention Of the district, sue
cess. One of the important transac-
tions to be made at the coming meet
Ing Is the selection Of delegates to the
state convention.