davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-04-21
VERY SUCCESSFUL
A Profitable Two Days Session Of :. :.
Workers at Baptist Church.

The two days session of the Mich
igan Sunday School Association at the
Baptist church last Sunday and Mon
day was a decided success. There was
a union meeting held at the Presbyter-
ian church Sunday evening, and
Monday there were three sessions at the
Baptist church, all of which were well
attended.
Officers for Arcadia Township Sunday
School Association were elected as fol-
lows; President Prof. A. p Cool; ;
vice-president, Geo. Taylor; secretary
and treasurer, Miss Frances Smith
Mrs. a. +. Bruske and Mrs. Pringle
have charge of the home department,
and Mrs. Bruce Clement viii be super
intendent of the cradle department
The object of the state association il
TO arouse parents and pastors, superin-
tendents and teachers a. well as county
and township officers and the community
generally TO a deep conviction that
moves in regard TO the value of charac-
ter building on Bible foundations of the
youth Of the county, who tomorrow
will steer the "Ship of State" not only
iii its relation 20 the church but to the
material interests which depend on the
foundation stones of integrity, purity
and unselfishness.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-04-21
NEXT WEDNESDAY NIGHT.
Fred Raymond's "OId Arkansas" The
Attraction.

"Old Arkansas" Fred Raymonds 5
latest comedy boom, has been procured
for an appearance here on Wednesday
next, and this should prove good news
for those who like clean-cut, original
comedy. ''Old Arkansas" has plot and
a well defined one at that 1t carries
more scenery than the majority of
attractions seen here and has many
wonderful mechanical effects; but good
natured fun predominates the perform
ance and il is the wonderful fund of
comedy that has made il such a lasting
success. Ii is now in its fifth season and
the secret of its long lease of life is that
il is irresistibly and honestly diverting
from beginning TO end. Ii is complete
with natural comedy and many an old
fashioned homely truth is brought to
mind, but never without an element of
humor new to you. Ii abounds in sudden
of absolute hilarity and sur
prise. IL you go to see Old Arkansas
you will take no chances OH being pleased
Everyone likes "Old Arkansas" Re-
served seats on sale at Geo L. Sharrar's
drug store.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-04-21
JAMES HENRY BAILEY
Died At His Home in Breckenridge Las.
Monday Morning.

James H. Bailey died at his home in
Breckenridge about five O'Clock Monday
morning, April l i, after a brief illness
of less than a week, from stroke of
paralysis.
Mr.. Bailey was born in Hillsdale
county, Michigan, April /, 1910. and
was married to Miss Melissa Cunning
ham, June 30, 1861.
In 1878 he moved his family TO Gratiot
county and for several years was fire.
man in the different mills. having
worked in Peterman' mill, the Brecken-
enridge grist mill and the planning mill,
afterwards moving to Alma. Last fall
he returned TO Breckenridge and built a
beautiful home in the south part of
town.
To this union nine children were born.
of whom seven survive him: Loren A. .
Bailey, Fred G.. Bailey, Mrs. Hattie +.
Becker, of Alma Mrs. MAY NJ. Moore,
Lon j. Bailey and Lena NJ. Bailey, of
Alma, and Nora, all except Mrs Becker
and Miss Rena living in or near Breck-
enridge. Besides these he is survived
by his wife and eleven grandchildren.
also three brothers, Edwin, of Pittsford.
Michigan; Loren b., of Toledo. Ohio,
and Ely, of Hillsdale, who has been
here few days to assist in caring for
him.
The funeral was held at the home
Wednesday afternoon at o'clock, Rev.
Brent Harding officiating Burial in
Breckenridge cemetery.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-04-21
Alma Receives a Thorough Re.
ligious Awakening.
100 PR0FESsEO CONVERSION
Meetings Held in Methodist Church.
Conducted by Adjf. Bernard
and c Ford. of the Saliva.
tion Army.

The revival spirit is pressing hard the
hosts of sin i'll Alma. Every evening
for nearly three weeks the Methodist
church has been the scene of large
crowds and much enthusiasm. There
was lots of material There always has
been. Adjt. Gen. Bernard. of Detroit,
and Lieut. G. Ford, of Traverse City.
both members of the Salvation Army,
found here one of their best fields.
They assiLted the church in making
these meetings interesting and in many
cases people were unable TO gain admit
tance on account of the crowds. The
meetings lasted until long into the
night
During the meetings about 100 per
sons professed to be converted. OF this
number about 30 are young men be-
tween the ages of IL and 25 About the
same number of young women were
converted. Fifty-three persons have
already united with the church, and
30 more will unite next Sunday. Some
have united with other churches. The
meetings closed last Friday night and
have proved the most interesting and
beneficial series this city ever witnessed.
That the interest will continue under
the watchful eve of Pastor G.. +. Hoag is
assured.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-04-21
Children OF MIR. and Mrs. E. E.
Delling Spent Pleasant Day
With Their Parents.
HIS FIFTY-F|RST Anniversary
A BountifuI Dinner Was Served and
the Afternoon Spent In Pleasant
Visits.

The home of Mr.. and Mrs. +. +. Dell
ng of Sumner was the scene of very
pleasant gathering Sunday, April rs,
when six of the unbroken family of
seven children together with their fami-
lies and a few friends met to celebrate
their fathers fifty-first birthday At
two O'Clock the company sat down TO a
table which literally groaned with its
weight of good things, one feature of
the bounteous repast being the fish,
caught by the father and three sons and
perfectly cooked by mother" and
which disappeared with startling rapidity
The afternoon was spent in quiet visit
ing then they all departed wishing
father and mother" many more such
pleasant and memorable anniversaries.
Those present e:-Mr. and Mrs
Fred Delling and children, Hazel and
Harvey of Arcadia; Mr.. and Mrs Lewis
Boyer and daughters Ethel and Edna,
of Sumner; Mr.. and Mrs. John Delling,
of Newark; Ethel, DeSsia and Oscar
Delling, also Mr.. Frank Howey and Mr..
and Mrs Ralph Alvord and SON Dee, of
Sumner. Mr.. Alvord will be remem-
bered as the victim of an unfortunate
hunting accident last fall and although
far from well is, we hope, ON the rapid
road 10 recovery. His pleasant face was a
welcome sight to all present
One daughter and husband. Mr. and
Mrs. Bert Klock, of Sumner were the
only ones Of Mr.. Delling's children not
present
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-04-21
Primary Election Procedure to
be Submitted to Party Vote
QUESTION OF APPORT|ONMEMT
Included in Senate Bill-Saloon Bill
Taken Up-Many Warm
Debates

Lansing, April l6-The record battle
Of the session, so far, was fought in the
house last Wednesday when the Double
Ivory primary bill reported from the
elections committee came mp as the spe-
cial order for consideration in commit
tee of the whole. The popular interest
in the issue was manifested by such
crowded galleries and areas as have not
been had before. The entire session
was given TO the subject, the debate
being upon the motion of Mr.. Dickinson
of Eaton county, member Of the cleo
tions committee, to substitute his bill
for that reported by the committee.
More than twenty speeches were made,
for and against the proposition and the
discussion became so earnest that some
members claimed attention not less than
three times. The debate was conducted
for the most part with dignity and good
temper, though two or three gentlemen
might be accused of speaking inadvised-
ly with their lips when they charged the
administration with interfering with the
legislative prerogatiye. The constitu-
ton makes the governor adviser of the
legislature. and If he or any of his Of
ficers have given advice 70 members
upon this or any other question, ii was
an altogether suitable thing for them 10
do; what all administrations have al
wavs done: and what all Legislators
usually desire that they shall do.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-04-21

During the two years that Mr. Rock
well has been in Alma he has made
many friends both in and ont of school
circles, His relation with the pupils of
the schools has been most congenial;
joining with them in their sports and
pleasures and bearing with their griev-
ences IN a sympathetic and broad minded
way, thereby commanding their respect
and esteem.
He is graduate of the L. of NJ. and
as an educa or, the value of his services
may be judged from the fact that during
ms six years as superintendent of schools
he has been granted and advance in
salary each year.
He has given Alma "a good admins
tration. setting "A high moral standard
for the pupils of her schools.
Both Mr.. Rockwell and his esteemed
wife will be missed by the people of
Alma. but their best wishes go with
them in their new home.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-04-21
has Given Alma Schools Good
Administration For Past
Two Years.
HIS FUTURE PLANS UNDECIDED
Board Will Meet Saturday Evening TO
Decide Upon His Successor.

Prof. A. +. Rockwell has rendered his
resignation 10 the school board as sup
erintendent of the Alma schools. 10
take effect at the close of the present
year.
The board has set Saturday evening
for the election of a superintendent. and
doubtless would reflect Mr.. Rockwell
for another year, but we understand he
has better prospects in view, and resigns
now in order to open the field for candi-
dates who may desire to make applica-
tion III time for the meeting of the board.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-04-21
MORE FIRE AT ST. LOUIS.
Building and stock OF II. j. Tuger Badly
amaged by Fire and Water.

The fire fiend seemed to be after ST.
Louis. Saturday morning about :
o'clock fire was discovered on the second
floor of the building occupied by II. j.
Tuger, and il had gained such headway
that total destruction was threatened
The building has steel roof which kept
the flames confined, and the interior
was badly burned.
The Oddfellows occupied that floor as
a lodge hall and their furniture and
paraphernalia were almost total loss
by fire and water A barber shop on the
front lower floor was slightly damaged,
but Mr.. Tuger sustained heavy damage
10 carpets and other goods which were
on the first floor in the rear. The loss
10 all parties was well covered by insur-
ance.
This is the third disastrous fire st.
Louis has had within short period, and
il il about time the destruction stopped
is our sister city maintains her bigness
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-04-21
NEW OFFICERS QUALIFIED
Mayor Delaysn Appoints Committees
other Business Transacted.

This week saw the farewell meeting of
the old council and village officers. Tues
day evening, April 4, they met to confirm
the report of the Board of Review relative
to Special Assessment Roll No. /. and
authorized the collection of assessments by
the city treasurer. There was also large
bunch of bills, including those for ex-
penses relating to election day
On April 8 they again met to canvass
the election returns and certify the result.
Tuesday night of this week was the
Mayor Delavan presided. There was no
exaugural address by President Young,
neither was there inaugural ceremonies.
The session was a short one and the bust
ness of the evening was taken up in a
very matter-of-fact manner. Mayor Del
avan made the following appointments:
Streets-Sa -Sanderhoff, Erwin, Hollen-
beck
Fire Dept.-Moore Sanderhoff. Thum
Claims and Accounts -Thum and De
muth
Sewers and Drains-Willard and Er-
win
Ways and Means-Moore and Cook.
Salaries-Cook, Moore and Demuth.
Printing-Demuth and Thum.
Electric Lights Moore and Hollen-
beck.
Health-Erwin, Willard and Cook.
The following saloon bonds were ac-
cepted: Thomas Gaffney, Frank En-
mer, Geo. Elias, Edwin w. Currence,
Peter II. Martin
The proceedings Of both these meet
inss will be found on other pages Of this
issue.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-04-21

1t was well understood that this did
not end the struggle. There We're efforts
to amend or substitute at every step.
and no man could foresee the result
But in the interval before the assembling
Thursday afternoon, an agreement was
reached through mutual concession and
compromise, by which il was hoped a
united support might be secured for a
measure which should reasonably salts
fy all views and assure what all desired
a reasonable, workable, primary reform
law. Accordingly, upon reassembling
the house promptly took up the subject
anew, reconsidered the vote of the pre-
vious session, and went into committee
again upon the Double Ivory bill. The
committee reconsidered its action and
adopted an amendment incorporating
into the bill the Dickinson provision for
party nominations for governor and
lieutenant governor by direct ballot at
the option of the several parties III the
state, as the bill already provides for
such nominations for congressman and
Legislators at the option of the parties in
the districts, and for county officers at
the option of the parties in the counties.
The bill so amended was then passed in
the house with but one dissenting vote,
and the popular title was amended SO
that il should be called the Double
Ivory Dickinson bill, and as such il
went TO the senate.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-04-21

The debate closed about half past six
o'clock when vociferous cries demanded
a vote The result was a surprise to
the supporters of the committee report.
showing forty-seven to forty-three for
accepting the Dickinson substitute.
The committee then rose and the ques-
ton was taken III the house upon ac-
cepting the conclusion of the committee
of the whole, and IA yea and nay vote
placed the substitute bill npon the order
of third reading by fifty-three TO forty
two, and the house adjourned at seven
o'clock.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-04-21
REAL ESTATE MEN MEET.
In the Parlors of the Arcadia Hotel We'd
nesday Afternoon.

An organization TO be- known a. the
Gratiot County Real Estate Association
was formed by the real estate men of
the coudty at meeting in the parlors
of the Arcadia hotel last Wednesday
afternoon. The object of the AssOcia-
tion is for the mutual benefit of buyers
and sellers Of real estate as well as the
agents.
A committee consisting of Geo. Aid
rich. j. l.. Potts, O. J. Tuttle, G.. VI.
Bansill and p. w. Creaser were APP
pointed to meet in Ithaca next Monday
afternoon 10 complete the organization
and draft the constitution and bylaws.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-04-21
THE WOOL MARKET
n Has Opened Up In Good shape in Alma
This Year.

The prospects in the wool market this
year Indicate very large shipments by
the local buyers. The fact is generally
known that Alma is one of the best wool
markets in the state and the liberal
prices paid by our buyers is what makes
it so. If present conditions continue
this is destined to be a banner year and
the shipment will go 70 the highest
mark. The farmers who have wool
TO sell make no mistake when they
bring their load to Alma, for the buyers
pay as much or more than in other
places.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-04-21
MRS. J. E. FULLER


At the State Camp meeting of the
Royal Neighbors of America held at
Lansing Michigan, on Tuesday, April
IL, for the purpose of electing delegates
to the Supreme Camp, Mrs. J. +. Fuller
of Alma was elected delegate from the
eleventh congressional district to repre-
sent the state of Michigan at the Su-
preme Camp meeting to be held in To-
peka, Kansas, the first week in June.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-04-21
GRAND SUCCESS
Was the Big Spring Opening of the Lee
Mercantile store Tuesday.

The Lee Mercautile Co. opened up
their big store Tuesday morning all in
readiness for their grand opening and
with as nice day as they could wish for.
They spent a great deal of time and pains
in decorating and arranging for this
occasion, and were greatly rewarded by
the large crowds which visited them in
the afternoon and evening.
The orchestra from Saginaw, pro-
cured at great expense, rendered some
very fine music. The day was a regular
holiday for the clerks, no goods being
sold except in the grocery department
The people came and went as they pleased
and examined their large, tastily dis
PLAYED stock al their leisure.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-04-21
AFTER DEAD BEATS.
What Grand Ledge Business Men are
Doing.

The Grand Ledge Independent says
that the members of the Grand Ledge
Business Mems Association are now pre-
pairing list of the people who trade with
them, the object TO give every head of a
family his proper standing as debt
payer. If he is slow, or the kind of a
man who will go into the air on receipt
Of a statement from his merchant, he is
so marked in the book. If he is prompt
payer and does business in q business
way, he receives the top mark.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-04-21
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
VIII Meet in special Session to Consider
Important Matters.

One Of the most important questions
which will come before the board of
supervisors at their special session next
Monday will be the new drain law which
practically places the drain commission
er's office III the hands of the supervisors.
Ithaca is also looking TO the probabil-
ity that the matter of heating the court
house and Jail will come up for consid-
GRAFTON before this special session.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-04-21

In the upper house the new bill meets
the Baird bill, which is a copy OF the
original Doubled Ivory bill with a small
addition of ten lines; and the truce un-
der which the bill sailed so smoothly
through the house gives assurance that
the modification TO which the house has
so unanimously agreed will be accept
able to the senate with the possible ad-
dition which the Baird bill presents, and
which il is unlikely would provoke OBJ
lection in the house. That is the pro-
vision that delegates TO conventions Of
any party shall be appOrtioned upon the
party vote, instead of upon the total
vote as at present. Delegations from
counties TO the state convention, from
towns TO the county convention, from
wards TO the city convention. would be
given votes in their conventions rela-
lively to the strength Of their constit-
uencies and not TO their weakness. The
county with two thousand Republican
votes, able 10 give thousand majority
TO the Republican ticket. would not be
outvoted in the making of that ticket by
"A county with only five hundred Repub-
lican votes and no Republican majority
at all, on the strength of its polling
three thousand Democrat votes, as could
be now The town that faithfully sup
ports the Democrat cause would not
have its voice smOthered in the Demo
crat county convention by some larger
town with but half so many Democrat
votes and All overriding Republican ma
jority.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-04-21

After all, why would not that be
right? On what principle Of represen-
tation should hostile majorities increase
the influence Of a delegation in party's
Continued on page s
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-04-21

II F.sUYDAM. NJ. D., Physician and surgor
,J. once opposite Church block.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-04-21
PROFES SSIONAl.

II A BAGLEY, Physician and Surgeon
n. once opera House Block. Ofhce hoursl:3
70 $50 and tos p. m. Diseases OF the eyeand ca
, specialty.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1905-08-24
Well Recommended.

Mrs. G. A. Lewis and daughter,
Zouri departed for Grangeville last
Tuesday. Prot. Lewis has chosen
that enterprising city in which to
continue his commercial school.
The professor and his wife have
established for themselves splen.
did regulations as instructors; the
fact that their reputation has
spread over all this inland country
made it easy for them to organize
q strong school in Grangeville.
Prof Lewis and his family will be
greatly missed here, but the
Republic joins with their host Of
friends in wishing them the highest
success in their new eld.-Clark-
ston Republic.
Prot. Lewis will open the fall
term here on September IL and
every indication points TO . large
attendance.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1905-08-24
Back From

Leslie G. Davis who has been in
the q. 8. naval acadamy'at Annap-
oils for q year past, arrived home
Tuesday night TO epend his vaca-
ton. The students are given q
leave Of absence Of 30 days each
year and Leslie Is using his TO
visit his parents and friends here
and take in the Portland fair.
His class had just returned from a
short cruise ct sea when he left
which was greatly enjoyed although
it carried with it plenty Of hard
work.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1905-08-24
Case Dismissed.

The charge Of burglary against
0. L. Benson, Guy Mcmillan,
James Moshier and VIM. Brunton
vas heard yesterday before Judge
Jacques. The defendants were
charged with having entered the
Gilt Edge mining company's build
ings near Florence and sbstracting
q large amount OF supplies.
Search warrants were secured last
week by DR.. Murphy, manager of
the mine, and about half Of the
stolen property recovered. The
evidence did not show that the
parties accused had anything to do
with the removal OF the property,
and they were dismissed.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1905-08-24

See lsrge add Of Big Buffalo casl
store.
Get your pants, oils, locks,
brushes, nails and glass ct Big
Buffalo Cash Store,
Get your groceries for harvest.
We can saws you money. Big
Buffalo CASH Store.
Mrs. g. 8. Stockton entertained
q number of friends, last Friday
afternoon ct luncheon. A short
musical program was also . feature
OF the entertainment.
New goods arriving daily,
Boys, youths and mems clothing.
Gents furnishing goods and dry
goods, latest novelties in fancy
dress trimmings and dress patterns
at Big Buffalo cash store.
Mrs. M. A. Maxey arrived here
from New York Tuesday night.
She will remain here q short time
looking after her business interests
after which che will 60 to Spokane
and then probably TO Europe for
the winter.
Engineers Estep and Chase oil
the Northern Pacific and O. r. &
N. railroads drove over from Cot.
tonwoood last Saturday and back
Sunday. They had no statement
to make regarding future move
ments OF their companies more
than work wal being pushed az
rapidly as possible and the survey.
ing would soon be completed when
the final decision would be made
as to the route selected.
The Sites correspondent Of the
Lewiston Tribune says: "Stites il
to have q newspaper. This time
the paper will be owned by j. J.
Murray and will be in charge OF
Charles Hoetetter, who is in the
employ of Blair and Williams at
the present time in Lewiston. They
have bought the plant recently
owned by T. ]. Kerns and the
newspaper will be known as The
Sites Progress.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1905-08-24
Bids friends Farewell.

To my friends Of Grangeville ]
bid farewell and extend best wishes
for their long, lasting and perman-
emit prosperity. / shall never
forget the friends I have made
during the past nineteen years,
true and lasting, for whom where
ever / 60 I shall cherish the high
est regard. To my enemies. II any
there be, / leave nos the slightest
i'll will.
Thanking you all for the many,
many kindnesses during my recent
bereavement / am,
Truly Yours,
(MRs. H1NDA WAX.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1905-08-24

There II a large profit In rightly
managing poultry on the farm. Every
additional egg laid in a week by each
hen il so much gained. and when the
flock IL large, as It should be on every
farm. the number Of eggs produced,
when each hen only adds one. IL large
md will pay well for the labor -
Quired to property care Tor them
varmerS's Advocate.