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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-12-29
SOUTHEAST FERRIS.

Mrs. Carrie Mangus and son of near
Ithaca are spending the holidays with
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. John Barger
Mr. and Mrs. Michel yesterday of
Crystal visited at the home of her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Bordman,
Sunday, calling on Marion Ellsworth
enroute home
Alfred Stearns and Charley Jolley
had business at Stanton last Friday.
Miss Nora Wilson of Sumner spent
Sunday at the home of her cousin, Miss
Maude Clark.
J. S. Osterhout and family and Peter
Klees and family were guests of Mr..
and Mrs. Benz. Peters Xmas.
Some of the young ladies of this
community were made the recipients of
various daily necessities among which
may be enumerated box each of morn.
ing exercises, fancy china souvenir dish,
and that which people need in infancy,
on the Christmas tree Saturday evening.
They feel highly complimented by being
remembered by their gentlemen friends;
and wish to take the liberty to express
their thanks for same
Byron Hoover and family spent Xmas
with his brother, Nelson Hoover. of
Sumner.
Charley Jolley and Ada Pugsley were
united in marriage Christmas evening.
Mrs. Mary Gregory and son of S. w.
Ferris are spending the holidays with
her brothers Anthony and Nick Breucher.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-12-29
NORTHWEST WHEELER

Mrs. Chas. Lenhart is on the sick list.
Seth Rowland, of New Haven, is
spending the holiday week with his
mother and other friends in this vicin-
ity.
Charlie Gould. of Eaton Rapids, is
the guest of Miss Ona Milligan part of
this week
Miss Nell Holton was in ST. Louis
last Friday.
Harold Milligan and Harry Wrath are
both sick with severe colds
Il. Il. Ostrandcr and family spent
Christmas with relatives in Brecken-
ridge.
Mrs. Louisa Rowland and daughter,
Miss Emma, were in st. Louis ON bust
ness last Thursday.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-12-29
SUMMER CENTER

School closed Friday for very short
vacation Miss Hazel Potter, teacher,
presented her pupils with sack of
nuts and candies and popcorn balls.
Mrs. A. Johnson and two children,
Leo and Vera, spent Xmas with her
mother Mrs. Deaner, near Vestaburg
Mrs George Rays brother and wife
visited them Sunday. In the evening
a fine little pine tree was placed in the
northeast corner of the parlor and nicely
decorated with received presents for the
family and Mr.. and Mrs. n. b. Collins,
who were invited TO take part. Santa
Claus made his appearance to the delight
of the children. A little program was
carried out and so ended very pleasant
evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elzey Kelley and Mr..
and Mrs. Kochler ate Xmas dinner with
George Ray and family.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Lovel spent Xmas
with their daughter, Mrs. Peter Story,
and family.
Ruth Ray went to Alma last week to
make an extended visit with relatives.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-12-29
WEST PINE RIVER

Mrs. John Morton and daughter
are spending the week in Chicago visit
ing the formers sister.
VIM. Sullivan and Miss Maude are
spending the holidays in Jackson county.
Rob Wood and family spent Xmas in
Alma.
Mrs d. Hoyt is quite ill. DR.. Brainerd
is in attendance.
Several from here attended the Xmas
tree at Forest Hill Saturday evening.
Mrs Nellie Fookes is spending her
vacation at the home of her mother,
Mrs. Wynne, in Alma.
Mrs. Eliza Fleming entertained
nearly all of her children Xmas day.
VIM. Adams is spending the holidays
in Ohio.
Mrs. Alva Pallot, of Cadillac, spent
Xmas day with ID. Hoyt and wife.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-12-29
ARCADIA DISTRICT NO. S

Fred Bradford and son, Ardie. are
spending the holidays with relatives in
Ionia county.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ray Wheaton are in
Eaton county with relatives for the hol-
days.
Master Alton Cline attended the
Christmas tree exercises Mt the Perry
school house Monday night.
Several from here were at the Arcadia
Grange Hall Christmas day. The
Cleaners and Changers joined forces and
held an all day celebration with a
Christmas tree in the afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. Houghtaling and
Mr.. and Mrs. Ray Birmingham ate
Christmas dinner with b. f. Cline and
family.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-12-29
mlLLoNAIRE.s POOR STOMACH

The WORKOUT stomach of the over-fed
millionaire is often paraded in the public
prints as a horrible example of the evils
attendant on the possession of great
wealth. But millionaires are not the
only ones who are afflicted with bad
stomachs. The proportion is far greater
among the toilers. Dyspepsia and indi-
gestion are rampant among these people
and they suffer far worse fortunes than
the millionaire unless they avail them
selves of a standard medicine like Green's
August Flower. which has been favor
tie household remedy for all stomach
troubles for over thirty-five years. Aug
ust Flower rouses the torpid liver, thus
creating appetite and insuring perfect
digestion. 1t tones and vitalizes the en-
tire system and makes life worth living,
no matter what your station. Trial
bottles 25c; regular size Toe. At al
druggists. For sale by Geo. +. Sharrar
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-12-29

Stop! Don't take imitation celery teas
when you ask for Celery King, medi-
cine of great value. The "teas" arc
urged upon you because they are bought
cheap. Never jeopardize your health in
bad cause. Celery King only costs %
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-12-29

Group, Coughs, Colds, Whooping
Cough, etc., have no terrors for children
or adults who evacuate the bowels with
Kennedy's Laxative Honey and Tar
This remedy expels all cold from the sys-
tenn and strengthen the throat lungs and
bronchial tubes. The Original Laxative
Cough Syrup and Liquid Cold Cure. Sold
by Chas. Rhodes,
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-12-29
Report From the Reform sohoe

J. G.. Gluck, Superintendent, Prunty-
town, w. Va, writes: after trying all
other advertised cough medicines we have
decided to use Foley's Honey and Tar
exclusively in the West Virginia Reform
School. find it the most effective and
harmless. Sold by Geo. T.. Sharrar.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-12-29
Consumption

q There is no specific for
consumption. Fresh air, ex-
ercise, nourishing food and
SCOTS Emulsion will come
pretty near curing it, if there
is anything to build on. Mil
hons Of people throughout the
world are living and in good
health on one lung.
81 From time immemorial the
doctors prescribed cod liver
oil for consumption. Of
course the patient could not
take it in its old form, hence
it did very little good. They
can take
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-12-29

A kidney or bladder trouble can al
ways be cured by using Foley's Kidney
Cure in time. Geo. f.. Sharrar.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-12-29

Foleys Honey and Tar positively cures
all throat and lung diseases. Refuse sub
stitutes. Geo. T.. Sharrar.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-12-29

SUPERIOR REBEKAH LODGE, No. 101, I O.
- Oh Regular meetings Friday nights In
l. o o. Z. hall.
NELLIE q. THOMAS, N. q.
\ NELLIE COLEMAN, r. &.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-12-29

Equitable Fraternal Union No. 1926. Regular
u meetings every alternate Thursday even.
ing In G.. A. X. hall
ELI L. BRowN, Secretary
OTIS WHITE, President
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-12-29

DOsEwOOD CAMP No. 32sl r.: n OF A.
X Regular meetings every 2nd and 4tb
Wednesday evenings In the month at O'Clock
IN w. r. o. Hall.
MRS. CARRIE T.. FULLER. o.
EDNA WHELAN. Rec.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-12-29
LODGES

LIMA Chapter, No. 1928, II. A. NJ. Regular meet
a ings on Monday night on or afterfull moon
NJ. PoLLAsKY, II. p.
WALTER CAPLE. Sec'y.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-12-29

A LIMA HERD O62 American Buffaloes meet
"A every alternate Thursday night in |. o. o.
+. Temple
l.. G. HEYBOER, Sire
VS.. BoGART. Scribe.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-12-29

ALMA CAMP SAG. NJ. w. A.-Meet in l. q.
a o. f. Temple every alternate Tuesday
night.
W. s. BoGART, Clerk.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-12-29

IT. NJ Alma Hive No. 80. Meets alter
IL. nate Friday afternoons O'Clock h. OF +
hall. Visitors always welcomed.
LEONA LATIMER l.. &.
Mrs. oA GREIG. r. X.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-12-29

A LIMA LODGE, F. q A. M.-Regular meeting
a on Tuesday night on or beforefull moon.
A. OLMsTED, W NJ.
NJ. POLLASKY. Sec'y.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-12-29

ALMA CHAPTER, o. f. s. No. 43-Regulai
"A meetings on the hrst Friday OF each month
MRS. FRANCES HOWE. W. M.
MINNIE Smith, Secy.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-04-22

proposition. entering the service of His
Britannia Majesty. and placing all
their vessels under the control OF the
English. He added. with much i'm
pressiyeness. that. besides the rank of
captain in the British navy, he was
authorized TO promise Lafitie the sum
OF thirty thousand dollars in gold.
Lafitte. Instead OF replying walked
10 the fireplace. and standing beneath
the pictured face of his idol Napoleon
whose eyes seemed to be regarding the
group with cold intelligence. looked
down at the two seated men. His
hands were clasped behind him. and
his eyes held glitter that was menA--
irg.
Gentlemen" he said. II agree with
you ii saying that the matter is
most important one. for me as well as
for yourselves-so important to me
that I cannot decide II as speedily as
YOU seem to expect. but must have a
few hours in which to give 1t proper
consideration"
Both officers looked annoyed. and
Capt. McWilliams expostulatsd.
How can you possibly need to re-
fleet upon a proposal promising so
much for you in the way OF wealth and
position. as against an enemy who has
prescribed you. and branded you with
infamy? II is very important that we
lose no time in pushing the operations
already planned against lower Louisi-
ana We must act at once; and as
soon as We obtain possession here. our
army will penetrate into the upper
country. to make a junction with our
forces from Canada"
1T would appear" said LATTE. as
he threw the remnant Of his cigar into
the fireplace and took another from
the box. that You count upon no pos
sible failure in your plans"
"Failure." repeated Capt. Lockyer.
his face glowing with confidence. I'm
deed. no. Our plan of campaign is
perfected. and we are certain of sue
cess. Regarding our chances. | will
tell you that we expect excellent re-
suits from an insurrection of the
slaves. to whom we shall offer freedom
as the reward for aiding Great Brit
ain
The cold Indifference of Laftte's
face turned to sudden sternness.
DO you know anything of the negro
nature, and how 1t would show itself
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-04-22
Suffering.

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Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-04-22

under such circumstances he Do
manded. adding, before they could an
swer him, Il do: and | warn you that
what you propose doing would be
equivalent 10 unchaining the demons
Of hell"
The Englishrnen looked uncomfort-
able; but Lockyer muttered something
about the fortunes of war" and Nc
Williams said: But the cruelty OF the
negroes can add little. after all. to the
punishment 1t has been decided to in
hict upon New Orleans The city is
10 be given over 10 fire and pillage"
This announcement. made with
something of dramatic air. did not
seem to make the expected impression
upon Laiitte: for he passed II by. and
said. somewhat impatiently. and with
nnmistakable decision. Il repeat that
! cannot answer you before morning:
and such being the case. I must re-
quest that you remain here over
night"
The two officers bad risen, and now
stood before him. their faces showing
mingled CONSERVATION and anger.
Are We to understand. sir, that this
is your decision." demanded Capt.
Lockyer excitedly.
You are. unless you see ft to give
up all further negotiations with me.
In case you accept what suggest"
answered Lafitte. you will send an or.
der for your crew to return TO the brig.
ana to come for you at noon to-mor-
row"
The tone Of quiet authority accom-
panying the words appeared to leave
no alternative for the British officers.
who could only nod their assent, evil
IDENTIFY deeming IT more diplomatic to
check the anger showing in their
faces.
LATTE smiled. and moved toward
the door
Now | must leave you: but will
place you in the care of Scipio. q
faithful old servant. who will attend
to your comfort"
They bowed stiffiy and he went out,
closing the door after him; and the
officers heard him lock it. and remove
the key.
Scipio soon appeared with lighted
lamp. This he placed upon the table.
and. taking notice OF those present,
proceeded to work. with the result
that. in a few minutes. CHEEKY fre
was blazing. And, as the Englishmen
drew their chairs TO the hearth. the
old negro closed and barred the heavy
shutters. besides placing for the night
an iron bar across the already locked
door.
We seem TO be prisoners. rather
than guests" remarked Capt McWil.
liams. In tone too guarded for his
words TO reach the partially deaf ears
OF Scipio. who was busy at the table.
1T is cheap price TO pay. after all.
II IL results in bringing him over to
us" said Lockyer. in the same low
tone. Those hands OF his. and his
manner.-the whole cut of his b.
suggest the idea OF his being quite able
to hand lady her fan with the grace
OF a courtier: but they also suggest to
me. at least. his ability 10 clutch an
enemy by the throat and hnrr him over
clifI. or make him walk fhe plank"
Ito be continuedb
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-04-22

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Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-04-22
GOLD IN THE EAST.
Immense Amount Of Precious Metal
Waiting for the Miner.

Waiting for the Miner.
II believe that from Halifax to Ten
nessee. in line winding around
through Maryland, Virginia and the
Carolinas. there is going to be a re-
habilitation of gold mining" said Col.
A. B. Russ, OF Montgomery county,
Md. at the National last week. says
the Washington Post. When tho
miners went West in Iss9 they left
this very field | am speaking OF. and
after that field was explored they
came back TO a richer field in Colo
rado. which they had entirely over
looked. After a time they went to
Alaska. and Just a snort time ago rich
fields were found in Nevada. from
which millions have been extracted
But II seems to be little known that
right around this neighborhood OF
Maryland and Virginia there are rich
deposits of the precious metal. /
think IL would surprise many people
to know that not long ago In my coun-
ty some gold WAS assayed that yielded
1896 to the ton, while the average
was s. to $40. In another place there
$z.""" was DUG up IN one day. and all
this by entirely crude methods. II
runs through a vein of quartz some
eighty feet down. Near Great Falls
seven veins have been opened from
three to twenty feet wide Six Colo
RADIO mining capitalists a day or two
ago bought so0 acres of land in that
locality for the very purpose of ex.
ploring this. 1t is not confined to
that locality, either. I have driven in
my buggy 600 miles from Maryland
down through the Carolinas and have
found many places where the same
conditions prevail. In South Carolina
there are mountains Of iron ore that
have never been touched. / tell YOU
the mineral resources of the eastern
South are unknown"
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-04-22
Berlin at Might.

Berlin is at its best at night. says
a traveller. They have discovered the
secret of electric lighting. and when
people step out from their omces and
shops at eight and nine O'Clock at
night. it is into an enchanted city.
The solid palaces. the monstrous stat.
ues, the enormous houses and wide
spaces OF the long and stately streets.
are then soft and gracious with q
fairy radiance. 1t is a city not only
Of prosperity. but Of pure delight. The
heaviness Of the buildings and the
rigidity Of their lines are blurred and
softened. In the clear northern air
the million lamps blazing from the
walls Of houses. shining across the in.
terminable streets. and glowing in a
straight line down the whispering av.
enues. have something of the magic
gentleness and sensuous inspiration of
an Arabian story. You begin to think
Berlin is the greatest city In the
worid.-Montreal Herald.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-04-22
lM
ll0USLANA
BY MARY DEvEREUx
nTH ILLUSTRATIONS By DON G. WILSON
Oss~zsae lao, y <dy< 5r.-z Sxyco-aso2

BY MARY DEVEREUX

place. ard invite you on the following
terms: Your property shall be guaran-
teed to you. and your persons protect
ed, in return for which | ask you 10
cease all hostilities against Spain. or
the allies OF Great Britain: your ships
and vessels to be placed under the or
ders OF the commanding officer on this
station. until your commander-in.
chiefs pleasure is known; but | guar
antee their value in all events.
Il herewith enclose you copy OF
my proclamation 10 the inhabitants OF
Louisiana. which will. ! think. point
out to you the honorable intentions OF
my government You may be useful
instrument in forwarding them; there
fore. If you determine. lose no time,
Should any inhabitants be inclined
to volunteer their services into His
Majesty's forces, either naval or mill
tary. for limited service. they Will be
received: and if any British subject.
being at Barataria, wishes to return 10
his native country. he will. on joining
His Majesty's service receive free
pardon"
When he finished reading, which he
had done with rspidity suggestive of
carelessness. Lafitte refolded the
papers. placed them in their cover. and
slipped the package inside his coat
Capt. Lockyer was the first TO speak
Now. Capt. Lafitte. what have you
TO say to us. that we may report to
Col Nicholls."
He spoke cheerfully and confidently.
as IL there could be no doubt Of Ia
ftte's ready acquiescence in the pro-
posal.
DO these papers cover the entire
NATTER" demanded Lafitte. ignoring
the question.
Not altogether" began Capt. Nc
Williams. then he paused and looked
at Lockyer. as IL preferring that the
latter should explain
This he did by enlarging upon the
manifest and great advantages TO re-
sult for the "Baratarian commandant"
and his followers by acceding to the
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-04-22

seeming friendliness with their own
stepped ashore, he bade them disperse.
and motioned his guests To precede
him up the pathway leading from the
beach.
They lost no time in doing this. scru-
tinted keenly by the resentful and
still puzzled outlaws. who. when the
scarlet uniforms disappeared inside
the fort with Lafitte, began muttering
among themselves as to the meaning
of this strange proceeding
Lafitte, going to a buffet at one end
Oh the room. took from IL several cut
glass decanters and glasses. which. to-
gether with a large silver box filled
Dwith cigars. he placed upon the table.
Permit me to offer you a glass OF
wine. or brandy. gentlemen" he said.
Then you may proceed to talk. for
am at your service. | am Jean Lafitte.
the 'commandant-if such may be
cailed-at Barataria."
Both officers stared at him in undis-
guised amazement. Then they again
looked at one another but now as II
for mutual comfort. while they began
to humble confused apologies.
Proceed" LATTE repeated. paying
no heed to their discontinue. What
do you want with me-what can any
English colonel have to say to Jean
Lahtte of Louisiana that Jean LATTE
can care to hear?"
Leaning back in his chair. he folded
his arms, and looked steadily at the
two men.
Capt. Lockyer rose. and drawing
from the pocket of his coat sealed
package, laid 1t upon the table. near
where Lafitte.s arm was resting.
There" said Capt. Lockyer. resum-
ing his seat. "is a most important
communication. intrusted to us by Col.
Nichols. for conveyance to your
hands. We have orders to await your
answer"
The paper ran as follows:
Il have arrived In the Floridas for
The purpose OF annoying the only enc
my Great Britain has In the world. as
France and England are now friends.
Il call on you. with your brave fol-
lowers. to enter into the service OF
Great Britain, in which you shall have
the grade OF captain; lands will be
given to you ALL. in proportion to your
| respective ranks. on peace taking
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-04-22
The Present Rate Law.

The duties of the present Interstate
Commerce Commission are TO correct
all Determinations in railroad rates.
II finds that an unjust rate is in
effect the railroad is notified, II II
declines 20 change 1T. the Commission
can bring suit in Court and II the
Court decides in favor of the Com
rissiouers' finding. the railroad must
obey. or its officers may be brought up
for Contempt Of court and summarily
dealt With.