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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-01-06
hlGH SCHOOL LABORATORIES
More NaIuabi" Apparatus Added by the
hoard of Education.

Among the many things of which the
friends Of Alma hgn school can be justly
proud Is the rapidly growing efficiency
of It's laboratories ahd laboratory work.
ln addition 20 the fine report made
last year. the board of education has
recently ordered some valuable pieces of
apparatus suitable for quantitlNe work
la physics aud biology This comprises,
among other things, much needed
balance of precision. sensitive TO one
one-hundredth of milliSram, and en-
CLOSED IN beaui lful iardWoOd case with
glass door Also eighteen dlsScctlng
microscopes for individual work in bi-
ology: Scalpels. scissors and forcepS; "A
barometer with finely adjusted vcrier
readings to one-tenth of a mlllllneter,
with thermometer attached; Il specific
gravity bottle. adjusted; dissecting pans
etc. ali of which will enable the students
TO do much closer quantitive work than
ever before. This. coupled with the fact
that the laboratory work l. under the
supervision of a careful. capable, and
thoroughly competent instructor. makes
II possible for the students OF Alma high
school to receive instruction Of very
high grade.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-01-06
EMPIRE PRODUCE co.
Branch House Established In Alma with
Grorg- i.e-k a. Manager.

Geo Beck OF Alma, who has been EN-
ploN ed los The Centra Michigan Produce
Co. for the past two years as road mana
ger. has resigned his position with them
and accepted the management of a
branch house of he Empire Produce Co.
OF Port Huron, which will he established
here iu what l. known as the old table
factory. Just east of the Stockbridge
Elevator.
Nj Becker i no novice at the business
a. h, was with + w Brown, at Ithaca,
for twelve wears before coming 10 Alma.
He viii soou have two tcarIs on the road
TO take care OF the trade which he has
bccn dealing with for the past two Years.
Highest prices VIII he paid for produce
and vc uu>t that the pcoi lo through this
section viii net neglect calling at the
Empire Office before selling
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-01-06
GALLOWAY

Otto AnSchutz Of Pontiac, and Ed
Haske of Bay City. are spending some
time with the formers parents MIR and
Mrs. Chas. AnSchutZ.
Mr. and Mrs. J. SAclas'le returned
10 their home in Detroit Monday, after
spending ne holidays at the Forest View
farm
Mr. aud Mr., Michael Mayer and 1
| Thomas, returned home FRIDAY after
attending the wedding of their son,
Nots Edward MAYER, 10 Louise H. Brett
en. They returned "Wednesday 10 this
place. where Mr.. Mayer has coy home
prepared for his bride. Friday night he
gives his friends "a free dance at Lake
! field hall.
Andrew Johns, was in Merrill last
Sai urday ON business
Mr.. and Mrs Chas Easlick and chill
dren of Wheeler, We're here 20 attend the
funeral of his mother, Mrs. James Par
ker
Thomas Baker of Lahcfeld, was III
tins vicinity one day LAST week.
Mrs. John Galloway returned home
last saturday after spending the holi-
days with relatives at Lakeucld.
Mrs. James Parker. who passed away
December 2S az her home in Lakcfeld.
Of appendicitis, Was sent 10 Howell for
burial She leaves besides her husband
four children o. mourn her loss Her
death l. sad blow To her many friends,
a. she was highly respected. She WAS
sick only one week.
Fred and Guy Gross of Lafayette.
spent New Years eve in this vicinity.
Mr. and Mrs Edwin Easlick and little
daughters OF Bachelors Corners. spent
New Years day with Mr. and Mrs Chas.
Anschutz and family.
otto Anschutz and Ed Heske returned
home Saturday after spending n few
days with relatives near kathbone
The dance given in the Lakefield hall
New Years eve, was well attended and
all report fine time.
Lee Gross. of Lafayette. spent few
days with Stewart Testor Of Lakefield
last week
Ludvik Mayer of Bachelors Corners,
called on relatives in this place Tuesday
morning.
Charley Johnson, Ed Haske and Otto
Anschutz tried their luck at hunting
Tuesday. Your correspondent was un-
able to learn how much game they got
but when they reached home they look
ed tired and disappointed.
Walter Anschutz of Rathbone. spent
New Years day with his parents here.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-01-06

Five little fairies went out to take tea
Under the shade OF a Juniper tree.
Each had cup from an acorn ball cut
And plate from the rind OF hickory nut.
And the table was spread with cloth all
OF lace,
which the spiders had woven the banquet
TO grace.
Oh such good things as they all had. to-
eat
Slices of stra w-berry-my, what treatl
Honey the sweetest the wild bee could
hive.
And a humming birds egg for each one
OF the hive
Then they pledged their hosts health In
their favoritc drink.
which was-weil. what was IT. Can any.
one think
why. the dewdrop that comes from the.
heart OF the rose
u the drink OF the fairies. ~ every ooes
knows!
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-01-06
VERY COMPLIMENTARY.
The Following Letter speaks Well for
See bocck and Carson.
EDITOR on rHr ALMA RFcoI

EDITOR OF THE ALMA RECORD
DEAR SfR:
MI vol allow me through your
columns 20 speak OF he charming work
Of Alr W (. H. ~ecbovck the pianist
whom we are o. heir next Tuesday evcn-
ing al the Colleg, Capel at eight O'Clock
Nj. Sceboeck Is a pianist who always de
lights his audience Ills musical tenn
peraihcnt and great technca! ability part
is account for this, but there IS a grace and
ease about his playing which Is very un-
common, and which seems at once To-
cham ali those who hear the piano un-
der his wonderful touch. That Mr.. Car
son. thc tenor who sings on the same
occasion has been and is associated with
the artist. speaks well tor the singing on
the same programme.
Very truly yours,
LOUISA y. KING.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-01-06
CUPID'S DART.
Two Young People of Arcadia Made
Happy.

A quiet wedding was solemnized at 2:3o
O'Clock Friday Dec 25d at the Presbyterian
parsonage i'll Ithaca, when Hester Keefer
and Alvin T.. Miller, both of Arcadia,
were united in marriage. The ceremony
was performed by Rev. X. NJ Williams.
The bride has always lived near Alma
and has won the love and respect of all
who knew her by her affectionate dispo-
sition and kind ways.
And we can say that the groom is one
of Alma's most highly respected young
men. He has resided near Alma for the
past six years and esteemed by all his
acquaintance. They have the best wishes
of hosts of friends.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-01-06
THEY ARE ARTISTS
The Lillian Lyons stock Company j. Play
Playing 10 Cr"wded uouse, this Week.

COMMENCING Monday evening Alma
theatre goers will bc treated to a week Of
plays seldom staged in so small
"a town by such company OF star, as Is
gathered together with the Lillian Lyons
stock Company under the management
of Frank ]. Dean.
Tho houses this company IS playing TO
nightly Is ample testimony OF Jhe char
actcr OF the PLAYS and the manner IN
which they are staged and costumcd.
Mr.. Dean has some clever vaudeville
artists with hi, company who relieve the
monotcny of the long waits between
scts making IL the very best company
having visited ihi, town i'm Two years.
Carlyle Walker of Anna, travel, with
this company as pianist.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-01-06
NEW CATHOLIC CHURCH.
Efforts B.ing Made to Establish One In
Alma Costing About $500

Father John +. Troy. pastor of st.
Mary's church, at Hemloch. arrived IN
Alma "Wednesday for the purpose of
ascertaining the possibility If es ablish-
ing Catholic church here. This step
has been brought about by the repeated
requests of the Catholic denonu alton
in Alma and vicinity, ard the prospects
at present look very favorable that their
ambitions will be fulfilled. With the
assistance Of James and Henry McNam-
ara, Father Troy was successful i'm rais-
ing nearly 5000 in very shot time,
and they are justly pleased with the re-
suit of their efforts. They hope TO put
mp church costing about sS,VU.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-01-06
GOES TO SAGINAW
DIR. .. &. dip Has Purchased the Union
Dental rarlor~ There

Dr. T. G.. OIp has sold his dental
equipment and prcsiage L. Or C.. <. Van
Marter, OF Buffalo y. Y who has al
ready taken p ssess.on of the Office Or.
dip Is now proprietor OF the Union
Dental Parlors, Corner Genessee and Jef-
fers Sts Saginaw, ami wili carr, on an
extensive advertising lraclice, employ =
ing two men. Dr. Olp Is 70 bc congratu-
lated in securing these pariors a. they
have been established since 1890 aud have
a wide reputation.
We are not TO lose him perm ,neutly
from Alma, at present, anyway. a, lie has
new lease OH the Opera HDu,c. extend
ing until May t. 1900, aud will continue
TO manage It from Saginaw, with the
assistance of local manager Mrs. Oip
viii remain here until spring. al least,
before moving To their new home
DR.. Van M1rter comes TO Anna very
highly recommended as dentist Of more
than usual ability besides being gentle
man OF high standing He Is graduate
of the t. of b. and was pracucing in
Buffalo up To- the tire OF coming mere.
Ills wife will accompany him in the near
future.
Dr. Olp has 10 he~itancy IN recon-
mending al hi, old pdu,nt, To N, sue
Cessor, and Dr. Nm Mirtcr wiil be
pleased To receive any new ONES.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-01-06
ANNIVERSARY SALE

Probably one of the largest sales ever
held in Alma will be Pollasky's 25th
Anniversary Sale, which commences
Junuary / and lasts ten days. His
store will be closed Monday and Tuesday
for the purpose of marking down every.
thing in the store The big ad. tells of
some wonderful bargains and you should
not fail TO avail yourself of this great
opportunity
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-01-06
MASONS ELECT OFFICERS.

The following are the officers who will
serve Alma Chapter No. I25, r. A. NJ.
for the ensuing year:
Michel Pollasky, p. H.; Edgar A..
Bagley, X; Ferdinand Montigel, s;
Henry G. Bansell Treas. Walter w.
Caple, Secy., Isaac Russell, C. of II /;
John NJ Montigel p. $; Otto Sander
hoff, r. A. c.; Elliot A Bivins. NJ. 3 V;
William A. Howe, NJ. V. John Dean,
NJ. "; David Z. Struble, Sentinel.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-01-06
EARL LYON DEAD.

Just a we 60 to press we learn that
Earl Lyon, a former employe Of this
office. died early this friday morning,
az his home in this village. after "A short
illness with pneumonia.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-01-06
WILL GIVE ENTERTAINMENT.
Something Nice Promised bv the T.. q. Il
VI. VI. for Friday Eve Jan. goth.

The high standard of entertainments
which have been given by the l.. O. I.
NJ. NJ. are 80 well known that they are
eagerly looked forward 10 by amuse-
ment loving people of Alma and vicinity.
This time they offer the Wilson Frye
Company" double star attraction. and
one of the Central Lyceum Bureau
numbers. They give unique character
delineations, dramatizations from his
tory, standard literature and recent fic-
tion. II will be n treat, and you don {
want TO miss it,
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-01-06
BIack Might.

Lille. aged five. reproved some OF her
little playmates for being afraid in the
dark. for. said she:
The night is only the day painted
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-01-06
ROLL OF HONOR.
Public >cho"I Pupils who Were Neither
TardS Nor Absent During December
EICiirII GRADE.

Karl Adams, Irene Arudt, James Ar
gen, r. ID Bradford Franc Bahlkc,
Henry Breece, Lena Bovce Ira Glow,
Oryillc Clark, Carlyn Delavan Mary
Dickerson VIII Ewing, Tomuic Fran
cisco Maude l.. Hooper Allan Hooper
Halcl Kuhlman. Lcontiue Mes-engcr
VIII Moody. Paul O IIara. Mabel Strong,
Charlotte Smith, Marion Spinney Helen
Thompson Edna Nceder, Barbara
Wvunc, Barton Young
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-01-06
SIXTH GRADE.

Marcella Adams, Edna Alverson Pc RI
Bowers, Kathryn Currcnce, Marjorie
Delavar Lester I'ishbock, Roy Guhck,
Victor Kincl, Hazel Latimcr Milan
Ray. Anold Robinson, Queen Strong,
I.ela Shlelhs Olvhe Weaver.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-01-06
SEVENTH GRADE

Goldie Chandler, Viii CMbh Ruth
Cook Celia Crea-er Eliza Imsicy Fen
ton I'ishbcck, James Hou-cr jam I
Mason, Howard McNamara Raymond
McNamara, Lola Sipc, Doris Smith,
Downic Nought Bculah Weaver, LcJta
Sopcr
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-01-06
FIFTH GRADE

Lena Argent, Edward Bahlke, Nay
Breece, Paul Clark Sidney Cook, Orville
Dykemann, Nolney Davis, IIelne kngel-
mann, Pearl Epler, Nellie Calvin, John
Gaffuey, Helen Latimer. Marguerite
Mosher, Clara Neshtt, Beulah NeNton
Rov Richard Carl Titus.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-01-06
FOURTH GRADE.

Dole Breeze, Bertic Clubb, FLOYD onk
lin. Jay GARNER Dean Cowdry, Matte
Cameron. Clarence Chandler, Linda
Dickerson, Iva Hooper Hazel Hutchings.
Glen Hulse, Emma Hammer. Florence
Lutz. Charlie Lewis, Harold Miller.
Rignald McClinton, lola Ray, Miriam
Tinker, Mary Upthegrove, Elhcda dele
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-01-06

Laura Amsbury, t'rias Belbcck r. .ssio
Creaser. Donald Clement. Irene Dali >
Lorian Easlick Edna kaslick. Herman
Engelmann Leroy Tishb,ck Mari,
Fisher Austin Haue Ruth Hooker. Lois
Hoag Clarence lIulse Howard Johnson
Walter Lewis. Homer Marvin frankie
Moore, Anna Worden, Clarence Watson
SECOND GRADE.
Clarence Banghart, Marjorie Billsou
Iva Cowlcs, Ruth Davis, Samme Dict,
Arlo Eckcrt, I'reda Hammer, Jchial
Hamp, Ruth Kelly Willie King, Hula
l.atimcr, Elaine Losev. Nettie Lewis
Clara Myers. Allen Norey Ehna Ray.
Martha Windiate Tinker, Florence De
Planta and Tad Brewbaker were absent a
half day.
Mable Houser and Lillian Popp were
tardy once
FIRST GRADE.
Mildred Allen, RAYMOND Barber,
Charlie Creaser, Josephine Dean, Vernon
Elliott, Lewis Isham, Mary King, CLYDE
Marvin, Algernon Montigel, Eddie Pierce
Marshall Steavens Eta Worden, Clyde
CruSOn.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-01-06
PROFE SSIONAL

nR = r Lamb. ofi a. in BHaike bul'i
~ ofhce hour-, l0to l2A III. tn3 and tc
p. N Night calls ~ Office
TAS g KRE'S. AT rnev aud solicitor %
~ fee and Opers house block. Aims. tici
Phone No Is Practice iu Circuit, stat iu
United States Courts
DERT HAYES Attorney ~ Law ard SOci,
ID in Charcery. cir ~ Court G. 'mms sprt
FOR Grstioi unty NichigHn. Ofcc n ~
Pollssky Block Alma. Wien.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1905-01-22
THE VALUE OF CHARCOAL
Few People Know How Use
full 1t Is In Preserving
Health and Beauty.

Nearly everybody knows that charcoal
is the safest and most efficient disiniect-
aliZe its value when taken into the hu-
man system for the same cleansing pur-
pose.
Charcoal is a remedy that the more YOU
all, but simply absorbs the gases and
impurities always present in the stomach
and intestines and carries them out of
Charcoal sweetens the breath after
smoking, drinking, or after eating onions
and other odorous vegeta bles.
Charcoal effectually clears and i'm
proves the complexion, IL Whitens the
teeth and further acts as a natural and
eIninently safe cathartic.
1t absorbs the injurious gases which
collect in the stomach and bowels; il dis
fnfects the mouth and throat from the
poison of catarrh-
or another. but probably the best char
coal and, the most for the money is in
Stuart's Charcoal Lozenges. They are
composed of the finest powdered Willow
in tablet form, or rather in the form of
large, pleasant tasting lOzengeS, the
charcoal being mixed with honey.
The daily US of these lozenges wiz
soon tell in much improved condition of
the general health. better complexion.
sweeter breath and purer blood. and the
result from their continued use but, on
the contrary. great benefit
a Buffalo physician. in speaking of the
benefits OF charcoal. SAYS: 81 advise Stu
suffering from gas in stomach and bow
els. and to clear the complexion and ptfr-
lily, the breath. mouth and throat;-I also
believe the liver Is greatly benefited by
the daily use Of them. They cost but Is
cents "A box at ett'ag stores. and although
s,i some sense ems a patent preparation. yet |
Stuart's Charcoal Lozenges than in any
OF the ordinary charcoal tablets"
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1905-01-22
YOU CAN INTEREST HIM.
Any Man Over Fifty.

You can interest any man over 80 years
O. age in anything that VIII make him
feel better because while he may not as
set have any positive organic disease
nc no longer feels the buoyancy and
vigor Of p nor the freedom from aches
and pains he enjoyed in earlier years,
and nc very naturally examines with
interest any proposition looking 10 the
Improvement and preservation OF his
health.
He will notice among other things that
the stomach of fifty is a very different
one from The stomach he possessed at
~ enty-five That greatest care must be
exercised as 70 what is eaten and how
much of IL. and even with the best Of
care there will be increasing digestive
weakness with advancing years.
A proposition to perfect or improve the
digestion and assimilation OF food is one
which interests not only every man OF
fifty but every man, woman and child OF
any age. because the whole secret OF
good health. good blood. strong nerves.
s. ia have a stomacn which viii prompt
y and thoroughly digest wholesome food
because blood, nerves. brain tissue and
every other constituent of the BODY are
entirely the product Of digestion and no
medicine or health food can possibly
create pure blood or restore shaky
nerves. when a weak stomach is replen-
5shing the daily wear and tear of the
body from mass OF fermenting half
No. the stomach itself wants help and
tn no roundabout way. either; il wants
direct unnlstakablei assistance such as
j. given by one or two Stuartfs DySpep-
Eis Tablets after each meal
These tablets cure stomach trouble be-
cause their use gives the stomach a
chance 10 rest and reCuperate. one OF
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets contains Mi
gestive elements sufficient 10 digest 1900
grains of ordinary food such as bread,
meat. eggs, etc
The plan of dieting is simply another
name for starvation, and the use Of pre-
pared foods and new tangled breakfast
foods simply makes matters worse as
rny dyspeptic who has tried them knows
As DR. Bennett says. the only reason
] can imagine why Stuarts Dyspepsia
Tablets are not universally used by
every body who is troubled IN any way
with poor digestion is because many Deo-
pie seem TO think that because a medi-
cine IS advertised is sold in drug stores
or Is projected by a trade mark must
he a humbug, whereas a matter OF
truth any druggist. who Is ohscrV ant
knows that Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets
have cured more people of indigestion
heart burn. heart trouble, nervous pros
tration and run down condition generally
than all the patent medicines and doc
tors prescriptions for stomach trouble
combined.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1905-01-22
ARMY OF KUROPATKiN
Toxic Story Gives the Russian
General a Total of 300,-
600 Men of All Arms.

Toxic, Jan. 21.-In well informed
quarters here it is said that the Rus
sian army at Mukden was recently
reinforced by four divisions. It's pres
ent strength is estimated at nine army
corps, of 300 900 men of all arms. Gen
eral Kuropatkin'S headquarters are at
Fong mountain, in close touch with
the Mukden-Fushun line. The Rus
slams lately have been heavily
strengthening their wings. At pres
ent two and hall divisions are facing
General OBu, two corps are before Cen
eral Nodzu and the greater strength of
these corps cOnfrontS General Kuroki
and guards the coal mines in the vi
entity of the Fushun valley. Between
the opposing armies is network of
trenches. Kurokis outposts are with
in 500 yards of the Russians en-
trenched along the line of ridges near
kwan TaIien mountain. Cannenadin &
and rifle firing are constantly taking
place, but owing 10 the intense cold
there seems 10 be no immediate like
lihood of a great battle.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1905-01-22
BRYAN A WHITE
HOUSE VISITOR
Called to Tell the Pres ident of
Acts Which He Approved.
GREETED VERY CORDIALLY
ALL PRESENT CRASHED THE NE
BRASKAN's HAND.

Washington. Jan. 21-w. ]. Bryan
called on President Roosevelt at the
White House today. He was cordially
greeted by Mr.. Roosevelt as well as bv
number of Republican senators and
representatives who happened to he in
visit
GU are certainly looking we'll Mr.
Bryan,' said Senator Cullom, if
Illinois, as they shook hands.
Yes, but L am little 100 fat. 1
&C uld spare you some of nv flesh =
said the Nebraskan. as he looked at the
tfln form OF the Illinois senator
Wen, you are growing" remarked
Senator CuIlom, lin fact, you are
growing in more ways than one .
whereupon Mr.. Bryan smiled and after
a few more words with Senator CQl-
lom, walked into the Offices. Before he
could get to the presidents doorkeeper
a dozen people stopped him and shook
his hand
Cordially Greeted.
Mr.. Bryan was ushered into the cab
met room, which was filed with peo-
pie The president was engaged in an
adjoining room with Senator Proctor
but as soon as he learned that the
noted Democrat was in the cabinet
room went to him and grasped his hand
cordially
Come in here" said the president.
VINO pllOted MI. Bryan into his private
room, where, Joined by former Senator
Jones of Arkansas. they remained for
five or ten minutes. At the conclusion
of the interview, Mr. Bryan said to
newspaper reporters that his talk with
the president had been cordial and
satisfactory and that they had dis
Cussed several matters.
1T was a pleasure to commend his
attitude on some things" said Mr..
Bryan
mot on all things. them he was
asked.
Frankly Approves.
mo. of course not said Mr.. Bryan.
81 believe in speaking well of any
policy that is good, regardless Of what
party is supporting it. L have often
been accused of being a Populist.
merely because have given my sup
port to some things advocated by that
party. I suppose 1 will now be ac-
cused of being a Republican because 1
ON some things. I think the president
IS Enthusiastically right in his demands
as to railroad legislation and told him
so. also think that Mr.. Garfield, of
the bureau of corporations, is right in
recommending that corporations be re-
qUired TO take out federal licenses.
likewise believe in an income tax and
hope to see it brought about"
How can it be brought about?"
by a. constitutional amendment"
Mr.. Bryan suggested.
Mr.. Bryan said he would leave Wash
ington tomorrow night and go to New
York. where he is scheduled to attend
two banquets.