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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-02-17
SEVERE TEST FOR F|REMEN
Fought Fire and Ice With Mer.
curry Thirteen Degrees Below.
P. 7. BANGHART BADLY HURT
Stuck to His Post Until IcicIeS of
Blood Six Inches Long Hung From
His Wrist.

The alarm of fire about two O'Clock
Tuesday morning brought out the fire
department with the mercury down TO
thirteen degrees below zero TO fight fire
which started either from an over heated
stove or defective chimney in the
building on Woodwork street north of
Superior street, owned by ellison Bros
and occupied by them III the lower front
part as All implement, wagon and har-
ness store They slept III rooms up
stairs and were awakened by the crac-
king of the flames at the foot of their
bed, where they had burned through
the wall
The front upper rooms We're occupied
by Mrs \. Dlckerson and her two little
girls, who We're gotten safely out Of the
burning building but lost most of their
clothing and household goods.
The back lower part was occupied by
Harles Becker and family who We're
away visiting and Mr.. and Mrs.
Webster
About all the goods in the store We're
saved but the household goods We're
nearly all DESTROYED The building was
completely riddled by the flames.
Il. L. Banghart, one of the six loyal
firemen who responded to the call, was
badly cut on the back of the wrist in
some way and was in a critical condition
when persuaded 10 leave his post, from
loss of blood and exhaustion from the
cold and water All the men We're
covered from head 10 foot with ice, and
the deep snow soon became soaked with
water which they were compelled TO
wade in with nothing but shoes on their
feet
The boys deserve much credit, for if
the flames had once got control large
section of the business portion of the
town might have been destroyed.
The only insurance carried was ! 300
on the building in the Home Insurance
Co. through the j. III. Lanchashire q
Co. Agency. The Spinney Agency carry
800 on the dwelling house just north
belonging TO Mrs Cohoon, and which
was slightly damaged by the heat.
the following are the names of the
firemen who were on duty: William
Peck, driver; Charles Fishbeck, chief /;
Fred Rowland. assistant chief; Will
Moore, John Knoertzer, Frank Rollin,
Lloid Campbell. Joe Sartor, Bert
InOullISDHs ItIIN L DdISildIN, anu
Walter Caple John Schwartz, Otto
Sanderhoff Ike Fink, and j. +. Fuller
deserve much commendation for their
untiring efforts in attending To the
wants of the firemen. Mrs. Frank
Mosher threw her house open 10 the
men and kept a good hot fire and hot
coffee for them throughout the fight.
She has the heartfelt thanks of all for
her kindly act in this time of trial.
The ellison Bros. wish 70 thank the
fireman and others who assisted in the
excellent work. Their goods We're
carried ont in good shape. They will
push the work on their new building
at the corner of Superior and Water
streets as rapidly as possible, a. soon a.
he weather will permit.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-02-17
Welded IN THEIR NEW HOME
Miss Lillian HarIock and Mr.. Charles
Baimer Wednesday Evening.

DR.. A. T. Bruske united i'll marriage
Wednesday evening at s O'Clock, Miss
Lillian Harlock and Mr.. Charles Balmer.
The impressive ring service was used and
the ceremony took place in the rooms
in the Church block which Mr.. Balmer
had all furnished ready for them to go TO
housekeeping. About twenty-five guests
were present and the presents were use
full and many. Refreshments were
served after the ceremony.
Mr.. Balmer is a machinist i'll the em-
ploy of the Alma Manufacturing Company
and his home is near Port Huron. Miss
Harlocks home has been in Alma for a
number of years and she has a great
many friends with whom the RECORD
joins i'll wishing them happy and pros
porous welded life,
Mr. Balmer's sister Miss Jennie Balmer
of Port Huron, and Miss Lura Dyer of
Ferris Center, were guests at the wedding.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-02-17
LATE NEWS IN BRIEF.

Or. William s. Harper, president Of
the University of Chicago, will under.
go another operation within a week for
intestine trouble.
Several sharp shocks OF earthquake
accompanied by subterrIlea1 noises
are reported from Omotepe,i, state of
Gurrero Mexico, Tuesday.
The First Presbyterian church nf
Ehelby, Ohio, has been destroyed =,
Gre The loss is estimated 1T y30. 900
with an insurance OF one half The
FIRE is believed TO have been started ny
a candle which was being used by a
musician who was tuning the organ
King Edward and Queen Alexandra
are both giving sittings in their robes
OF state to John Colin Forbes who Is
commissioned by the Canadian gov.
eminent TO paint portraits Of their
majesties for the dominion houses Of
parliament.
The house committee on interstate
and foreign commerce at Washington
has authorized q favorable report on a
bill granting bronze medals TO railway
employees who shall dirplay heroisn1
and daring In the saving Of life.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-02-17
|. 0. T. NJ. MS. ROYAL HOSTESS
Good Social Time Had at X. T.. Hall Mon
day Evening.

The l.. O. T. NJ. NJ. social given at the
X. p. hall Monday evening was a success
in spite of the severe cold weather The
hall was decorated in hearts and Macca-
bc9 cOlOrS. AT one end was "A booth
where candy and punch were served for
the flower fund
The following musical program was
rendered: Duet. Berneice Feek, Myrtle
Mosher; solo, Henry Soule; piano solo,
Alma Nought; duet Hazel and Helen
Latimer; solo, Berneice Feek
After this refreshments were served
and in the wee small hours Of the morn
ing the party broke up voting the l.. O.
I. NJ. Ms. royal entertainers.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-02-17
MRS. .G.L.RAMSEYDEAD
Seen on Streets with Friends
Friday and Seemed in
Best OF Health.
DAUGHTER OF DETROIT RECTOR
Remains Taken to Detroit for Burial
Saturday Afternoon.

Mrs G. L. Ramsey wife of Rev G. l..
Ramsey, rector of st. Johns Espicopal
church here, and daughter of Rev.
Stephen L. Friesbie of Detroit, rector of
St James Episcopal church, was taken
suddenly i'll Saturday morning about
two o'clock with acute Indigestion,
which brought on puerteial eclampsia,
causing death AT II o'clock. A short
PRAYER service was held at the house.
conducted by Rev. Mr. Ziegler of St
Louis, and the remains taken 10 Detroit
on the 4:20 train Saturday afternoon.
The funeral services We're held Tuesday
afternoon at 2:30, conducted by Bishop
Davies, a sisted by Rev. VIM Charles,
who was her godfather.
Mrs. Ramsey was on the street with
friends Friday, seemingly in the best Of
health, and her sad death is a severe.
shock 10 the many friends she has made
in Alma. She was of a sunny disDO-
sition, an ardent church worker with
her husband, and only twenty-four
years Of age.
Mr.. and Mrs Ramsey had been mar
RED but fourteen months and at the
time of their marriage Mr. Ramsey was
ordained a an Episcopal minister
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-02-17
DEMOCRATS ENDORSE STONE
Convention Held at Ithaca Tues
day February 18th.
Elected Delegates TO State and judicial
Convention.

The Democratic convention was held
at Ithaca Tuesday with "A small atten-
dance on account of the severe cold
weather. John Burns was elected
chairman, w. ID. Tucker. secretary
and J. L. Mathews and Jas. X. Wright
tellers. committee on Resolutions: j. L.
Mathews. ; Kennedy, J. w. How'd
Resolutions were adopted in apprecia-
tion of Judge Stones work and recon-
mending him 70 the Detroit judicial
convention for denomination.
The following delegates TO the state
convention at Battle Greek, February
2S, were elected: :. Kennedy, st.
Louis; VIM r. Pitt, Seville; James X.
Wright. St Louis; c. NJ. Brown, Ithaca;
L. H. Hayt, Alma; c. w. Torbert,
Breckenridge; L. NJ. Hutchinson, Ash
lev: Henry Read Fulton Adam john
stone, Wheeler; John Burns, st. Louis;
+. G. Crandall, North Star; |. b. REESE
guie. Middleton; A. Mccall, Ithaca.
Delegates TO Judicial convention at
st. Johns February rs a. follows: j. I.
Mathews. Ithaca j. X. Wright, st.
Louis; w A. Bahlke, Alma; a. Nc
Call. Ithaca: y. J. Mccullough, Alma;
+. II. Ashley, Ithaca ID. l.. Johnson,
Alma. George J. Coleman, En-, rson-
Chas +. Webster, Ithaca; j. w. Har-
rod. Ithaca; ]. II. Stonebrook, North
Shade; j. B. Darcus, Ithaca; j. b. Res
seguie, Middleton.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-02-17
STOCKHOLDERS ANNUAL MEETING
Held by the Lee Mercantile Co. Friday
Afternoon. They see Bright Future
Before Them.

The annual meeting Of the stock
holders of the Lee Mercantile Co. was
held in the private rooms of the Alma
States Savings Bank last Friday after
noon, and elected directors and officers
were elected for the coming year
The seven stockholders, consisting of
VIM. Walker and n. c. McPhee of
Grand Rapids, j. n. NanValkenburgh
Of Chicago, Sidney G. Pierce of Flint,
II. n Lee. Chas =. Adams and r. p.
Lee of Alma, We're all elected as direct
ors. The officers elected are VIM.
Walker president; II. y. Lee, vice
president; X. =. Lee, secretary, treasurer
and manager
The outlook for this progressive firm
is bright for the future, and general
feeling of satisfaction is held by all
the stockholders with the past year :
business.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-02-17

Former Congressman +. =. Allen, of
YpSilanti, member of the board, says
that body "has discharged its duty in
presenting TO the state the deeds of the
institution. and now il is up to the state
TO make such provision as the state
shall desire. The primary recon-
mendation for new hospital building,
he declares 10 he an imperative need.
"There are nearly one thousand inmates
III the home, who are passing across the
boundary line at the rate of nearly ten
per month. The vacancies are ever
filled from the large waiting list, from
whom there are at this time one hun
dred or more applications, whose only
chance of admission is in the death of
others now there. Their average age is
seventy years, and both the applications
and the deaths will increase faster as
age increases. 50 will the necessary pro-
portion of attendants. About twenty
per cent are usually in the hospital,
and the hospital accommodations are
quite INADEQUATE. The board asks a
hospital for three hundred, and the de-
votion of the present hospital accommQ-
dation to dormitory purposes, which
would enable the institution more fully
to render the services contemplated III
too few and closely crowded together
for such comfortable and decent sleeping
accommodations as the old veterans are
entitled to-" The demand for a hospital
TO accommodate three hundred patients
and fifty attendants is endorsed by the
board of corrections and charities.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-02-17
ALMA'S DOG fANCIERS
Won Several Prizes at the show In Detroit
Tuesday.

Alma's dog fanciers carried off good
list of prizes at the dog show in Detroit
this week. The judges made their de-
cisions Tuesday CT. X. Thompson won
two first prizes with his TOMS Count
Gladstone in the English setter dog
class. one open and one limit. He also
won two second prizes with his Rods
Fly in the English setter bitch class, one
open and one limit s l., Bennett won
first prize with Belle, in the Gordon
setter bitch class, open. Iona b., owned
by Dronillard, of Windsor, took first
i'll the English setter bitch open class and
first in the best English setter class.
Iona b. was owned by p. T. Banghart
last year and he sold her for 800.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-02-17

ton of mortgages and other credits from
taxation, recommending All anti-toxin
plant at the Agricultural College, etc.
The scheme which has been repeatedly
before the legislature and as often re-
jected for separating the state and
county taxes and committing TO the sew
eral counties the collection of their por-
tion of delinquent taxes, was argued
before the association by ex-auditor
general, Geo. w. Stone, of Lansing, the
only Democrat who has held that office
in the last fifty years. No action was
taken upon that subject.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-02-17
HOSPITAL NOTES

A little girl came tripping into thin
cold world Sunday morning to live with
Howard Willard and his wife.
Miss Kate Mckinley went to Lake
view Monday TO help in the care of a
sick doctor. When doctors get sick
they need care.
Mrs. Jennings is beginning to sit up.
Two or three well educated young
women, of unimpeachable character are
wanted to learn nursing.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-02-17
DOESIT PAY?

Well | guess Try it and
Seel We wanted something
that everybody has, and we
didn't have anyhow we
have it all, and it is all due
to an innocent looking little
ad. in the Want column of
the RECORD last week. We
wanted rags, and offered two
cents per pound for them.
Now we wish you would stop
bringing them in before we
have to hire a barn TO store
them in.
II there is anything you
want just try the RECORD
Want Column. They bring
results.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-02-17
Republican Judicial Convention

A Convention TO nominate Candi
date for Circuit Judge in the Goth Jud.
icial Circuit for the term beginning Jan
lst, 1906, will be held at the Court
House in the Village of Ithaca, Gratiot
County, Michigan, on Tuesday, the 28th
day of February, A. D., at one O'Clock
in the afternoon.
Clinton and Gratiot Counties are each
entitled to twelve delegates TO said Con
vention.
WILL II. BRUNsoN, Chairman.
w. A. LEET, Sec'y.
JOHN ID. SPINNEY
JOHN T. DANIELS
Judicial Committee of the 29th Judi.
cial Circuit.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-02-17
AUCTION SALE

VIM r. Long will have a public arc
ton sale Of farm stock, implements, etc,
at his residence, two and half miles
east of Elm Hall, on Tuesday. March z,
commencing at 10 O'Clock a. m. Terms
are reasonable and hot coffee and free
lnnch will be served at noon. VIM.
Hutchinson is TO be the clerk and g. Il.
Chandler auctioneer.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-02-17
SUFFERED LITTLE DAMAGE
Our City Was Fortunate Last Year In Not
Having Costly Fires.

The records of Secretary j. :. Knoetzer
of the fire department show the past
year to have been lucky one for Alma
so far a. fires are concerned. Perhaps
it isn't all luck, for we have a fire pro-
lection second 10 none in the state. The
department deserves special commenda-
tion for their prompt response 10 all
calls, and their work shows special and
careful drilling.
The total number of alarms for the
year 1904 is 20 and were distributed
through the twelve months as follows:
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-02-17

We want hustling agent to take care
of the sale of the Leader Washer here.
The right person will get a good living
from the start. We pay a salary outright
for the first few weeks II you want il that
way. No need applying unless you can
give all your energy to the work and at
least half your time. There are no
schemes about this offer. We mean Just
what we say and have good permanent
place for the right person, man or woman.
There can be but ono agent in a town, so
il you're interested and in dead earnest,
WI ite us today. To save time, send along
references from the editor or some other
responsible person. Leader Washer Co.,
Bay City, Mich, Sit,
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-02-17

On account of the state convention, &c
which many of the members are dele
gates, the Legislature adjourned from
Friday to Wednesday of this week.
But whoever may work, and whoever
may play, Governor Warner finds little
respite and little rest The stream OF
callers is continuous, and the wonder i
that he can find time for any other du-
ties. As a sample, your correspondent
happens to know that last Wednesday
night after receiving delegations and
committees until after midnight, he
signed large number of waiting com
missions and other official papers and
then went 10 his hotel for little rest
and was in his office again before
o'clock Thursday morning.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-02-17
Notice TO HorseoWners.
February /,

February !, 1905.
The horseshorers, in order to establish
a cash system, have agreed to put on
shoes up to No. for thirty cents. and
set them for fifteen cents, provided cash
is paid, but if the work is booked. to
exceed thirty days, the price now pre-
vailng shall be charged. This does not
refer to fancy shoeing. The prices OF
No. and No. 7 and bar shoes remain
the same. Work at the above prices
shall be strictly cash. II
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-02-17

The house committee in charge of the
senate bill to reorganize the state board
of health is moving slowly with the
matter and giving plenty of opportunity
for opponents of the bill TO be heard.
The senate has confirmed the appoint
ment of Drs. Mclean of Detroit, and
Sinclair of Grand Rapids, 10 member
ship on the board, and the earnest de
sire Of Governor Warner TO make the
best appointments possible. regardless Of
personal considerations. is suggested by
the fact that DIR. Sinclair was an active
supporter and manager in the Stearns
campaign against Mr.. Warner.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-02-17

There is no one thing more important
TO the prosperity of the state than good
roads, and the most efficacious and eco
nomical methods of securing them have
by no means yet been found ont. 1t Is n
field Of endeavOr of wide possibilities
and unmeasured consequence. More
and more the people are becoming awake
TO this, and the advent of the automo-
bile and the rural mail carrier are
greatly adding TO the urgency of the
problem, for the auto Is soon TO be a
beast of burden on the highways instead
of "A plaything. The people will be glad
then To know that the governor, who
gave prominent attention TO the subject
in his inaugural message, Is now en-
deavoring TO secure national aid for al
experimental highway between this city
and the agricultural college three miles
east, an object lesson in good roads.
Our constitution does not permit the
state 10 appropriate money for roads,
but it is hoped TO secure this road in that
way a. an educational measure. and
that through its influence public senti-
ment shall be stimulated 10 the removal
of that restriction or the adoption OF
other means for securing the needed
improvements.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-02-17
L~t's Brush U.

Too many women when they become
wives and mothers cease their reading
a. they forget their songs Bright
speech and a good story may be told
over the coffee with much better effect
than the recital Of the household vor-
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-02-17

There Is no alcohol In Celery King-a
medicine fresh from natures hand. II
you have never taken this great tonic
laxative, ask your friends aboutit. 25c.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-02-17

Governor Warner last Wednesday
signed the Muskegon-Oce judicial
circuit primary bill, which thus becomes
law in time for the approaching spring
nominations, and the judicial candidates
there will be so selected. There was
not at any time any reason TO question
his purpose to approve the act, and as
little justification for insinuations by a
few hostile papers of plan among legis-
lators TO defeat the enactment by trick
cry after it had passed both houses
The governor at the same time approved
the amendment to the Kent county pri-
mary law providing petition instead of
fee TO entitle candidates to place on the
ticket And so the first primary bills
TO come before this legislature have be-
come laws. The Wayne primary bill
went through both houses on a run,
Wednesday, under suspension of rules,
and will be effective for the approach
ing nominations, but all Of these local
acts may be superseded by general act
which is expected TO be perfected later
in the session. Mr. Waters of Wash
tenaw, last week introduced a bill pro-
viding for direct nomination of all state
senators, a measure TO which he was
committed before his own nomination,
but he can hardly expect favorable con-
sideration for proposition so radical as
that.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-02-17

The largest losses were the laundry,
owned by A. W. Brock, and Mrs. Hesch-
ke's millinery store, owned by M Pol
lasky.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-02-17

Foley's Honey and Tar cures the
cough caused by attack OF lagrippe. II
heals the lungs. Geo. T.. Sharrar.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-02-17

\ bill introduced in the house by Rep
resentative Ming of Cheboygan, makes
the use of trading stamps "A punishable
offense, with penalty of both fine and
imprisonment. The large revolt of
business men against this perniciOus
parasite promises hearty and effective
support for such measure.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-02-17

The association of township super
visors was in session here last week. and
among other business adopted resolu-
ton asking for the abolition of fees and
the providing of regular salaries for all
county officers; andstheir recommends
ton must carry much weight with the
legislature, as II undoubtedly has with
the people. A bill of that character is
already prepared, and il is believed that
under the showing that will be made of
the unreasonable emoluments and the
frequent fragrant abuse of the fee sys-
tenn, its enactment will be assured. One
Kalamazoo supervisor said the sheriff of
that county last year presented bills
amounting TO 500 900; and an Owosso
man said Kalamazoo was not IN il with
the Shiawassee sheriff, whose bills
reached $23,0 900 in addition TO all the
deputies bills Of which the sheriff took
the greater part and had become rich.
Senator Cook of 81 iawassee, is chief
sponsor for the new bill. Governor
Warner addressed the convention and
was complimented as the first governor
who had ever appeared before them.
The supervisorssadopt a resolution
asking the Legislature to pass the Watts
bill for the abolishment of the tax COM
mission, and made their feeling toward
the commission manifest by electing as
president Of their association Mr.. Kim
merle, Of Cass, whom the association is
trying TO oust from the supervisor s of
fee. The association took position upon
q number Of legislative topics, asking
for at1niform drain law imilar to those of
Saginaw and st. Joseph, opposing exemp-
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-02-17

F.sUYDAM. NJ. D., Physician and surgon
d. once opposite Church block
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-02-17

nR. NELSON F. McCLINToN. Graduate Un.
IL iyersity OF Michigan. Once, New Pollasky
Block ONCE hours, 80 TO i:S and 'OO 10 80,
o. m Night calls, telephone from once no
necessary TO call central.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-02-17
PROFES SSIONAL.

RAGLEY, Physician and Surgeon
H.. Once. Opera House Block. ONCE hours %
70 s.sO and tos p. m. Diseases OF theeye ana ca
specially.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-02-17

IRE. It. Lamb. Office In Bahlke building
IL Office hours, toto II a. m, TO ana 10
o. m Night calls at office.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-02-17

UAs. q KREsS. Attorney and Solicitor OF
,J fee 4 and opera house block, Alma, Mich.
Phone No Ie Practice in Circuit. state ano
United States Courts,
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-02-17

DFRT HAYES. Attorney at Law and Solicitor
ID in Chancery Circuit Court Commssionei
for Gratiot County. Michigan. once In New
Pollasky Block, Alma, Mich
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-05-11
Sails From Astoria Tomorrow on
Last Trip.
COSTA RIGA TAKES PLACE
All the Important Shipping News and
Water Front Items at Astoria and
Vicinity Occurring During the Past
Twenty four Hours.

The steamship oregon sails tomor-
row morning at o'clock. This will
be the last visit OF the Oregon TO As.
tofia under existing conditions and
after discharging at San Francisco
she VIII proceed to Seattle to load
passengers and freight for Nome. The
deck and steward crews viii be trans
ferred TO steamship Costa Rica, which
has been engaged to cover the route
until alterations and improvements
on the steamship st. Paul are com.
pleted. The st. Paul will probably re-
lieve the Costa Rica after the compile
ton OF one round trip. as the inten-
tion is to have her ready for sea by
the middle Of this month. Possibly
the Costa Rica may be placed on the
route also with the increase OF traf-
fic. 1t being understood that the COM
pany has entertained such intention.