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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-11-14
ADDITIONAL LOCALS.

Mrs. w. S. Wright spent Sunday
and Monday in Saginaw.
Miss Laura Brown spent Saturday
and Sunday with friends in Detroit.
Mr.. Theodore Marsh visited friends
and relatives in Lansing last week.
Mrs. G.. N. Gulick and Miss Ethel
Colts visited friends in St Louis We'd
nesday.
The business man who uses govern
ment printed envelopes or sends out
of town to have his printing done,
does the identical thing he complains
of the farmer doing who patronizes
the catalog houses. And yet he ex-
poets the newspapers TO buck the
catalog houses on the ground of
loyalty to the home towr.-Coopers-
Vile Observer.
A ruling has recently been made by
the postal authorities at Washington,
whereby if a man keeps a vicious dog
about his premises that makes it dan
gerous for a carrier to deliver mail,
such delivery may be omitted. Unless
the carrier is willing to risk danger
of the dog, the owner of the vicious
brute will have to depend upon him
self in getting his mail at the post
office.
The Clinton County Republican of
last week had the following: John
II. Fildew returned from a. trip to
Oregon and Washington last week.
He visited Seattle and Aberdeen,
visited the big saw mills at Portland,
Eugene and Winchester, Oregon. He
staged across the coast range in
Tilamook county, spending some time
in the tall timber, purchasing two
claims. He met Roy Munger, who
was surveying for new railroad line.
Mr.. Fildew is enthusiastic over his
trip and the coast country, and will
go there again soon"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-11-14
PHILANThROPlST DEAD.

Nathan B. Bradley, the first mayor
of Bay City and former state sena-
tor and congressman, died Thursday
of pneumonia, aged rs years. He was
long prominent in the business, politi-
cal and religious life of Bay City,
He headed the company in 1854 that
built the first street railway and man
aged the road for a time. He pro-
NOTED and built the first sugar beet
factory in Michigan. He was inter
ested in transportation, lumber and
salt companies.
His philanthropy found expression
in the gifts of thousands of dollars to
public institutions and in private as
sistance to the needy. He was trustee
of Alma college and gave it $25,000 at
one time. He gave $4,000 to build a
new Presbyterian church, and $4,000
to the new Y. M. c. A. building at
Bay City. Mrs. Bradley and two sons,
Frederick w. and Elmer Z. Bradley,
survive. The flag on the college build
ing was displayed at half-mast upon
receipt of news of Mr.. Bradley S
death.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-11-14
FORESTRY ASSOCIATION MEET
MRS. X. L. STEVENS.

The Gratiot County Committee of the
Michigan Forestry Association held its
annual meeting at the Wright House
parlors on Friday afternoon Nov. 9. DR..
Hansford acGurdy of Alma college was
elected chairman of the committee, to
succeed DIR. +. n. Transeau, and Prof. J..
K. Mitchell secretary and treasurer.
Other members of the committee were
elected as follows:
w. T. Pitt, Elwell; Jotham Allen,
Ithaca; Francis King, Alma; Mrs. J. II.
Lancashire, Alma; A. R. Wheeler, St.
Louis; Mrs. L. Arnold, St Louis
Plans were discussed for awakening
interest and increasing the Gratiot Co.
membership. Last year, through the
enthusiastic and energetic services of
Mrs. Francis King Gratiot stood third
among the counties of the state in num-
bers. Arrangements are being made for
another big meeting in the interest of
forestry, to be held in Alma sometime
this winter. Professor Roth of Ann Ar
bor forester of international reputation
and we'll known in Alma, has already
signihed his willingness to come and adj
dress the meeting. Other speakers
prominent in the forestry movement will
be secured.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-11-14
METHODIST CHORUS CHOIR.

A chorus choir is being organized at
the Methodist Episcopal church. The
Music Committee of the church have
been very fortunate in securing as di-
rector, Miss May Belle Howard, teacher
of vocal music at Alma college Miss
Howard was formerly student al Alma
college and since completing her train
ing there has engaged in teaching vocal
music and directing chorus singing,
The first meeting of the chorus will be
held on Friday evening of this week at
1880 at the home of Mrs. F. l.. Convis,
SIG North Woodwork Avenue. The
rehearsal will be followed by social
hour when the members of the chorus
will have an opportunity to meet Miss
Howard personally.
Membership in the chorus is open to
all, and will be limited only by the seat
ing capacity. A large number of names
has been handed in and ample material
for an excellent chorus is assured.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-11-14
BUYS A LIVERY.

The Ashley World of last week
said: CDR. ]. E. Hunter on Saturday
sold his livery business and outfit to
Jas s. Dunham, of Alma, who now
has possession. The new proprietor
is an experienced liveryman, having
been engaged in the business for sew
eral years at Cass City and Vassar.
He is making arrangements to move
here with his family this week, and
will give the business his personal at
tention. Until he gets settled Ira
Otto will remain at the barn.
Mr.. Dunham informs us that on
Sunday he lost valuable horse that
he had intended to use in the business
here. The animal choked on a piece
of corncob, and though labored with
for a day its lifs could not be saved"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-11-14
GOT THE EXPERIENCE.

Joseph NJ. Risley sold some cattle
several days ago to Frank A. Sexton,
but between the time he sold and the
time he delivered someone else paid
little more money and bought the
cattle of him.
Last Friday Sexton secured sum-
mons of Justice Steele and began suit
for damages. On looking up the mat
ter little Risley decided to settle
and paid Sexton $50 and the costs OF
the suit
This is the third time within the
past few months that farmers have
been made to pay damages for not
delivering cattle after selling them
Breckenridge Clarion.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-11-14
TO MY FRIENDS.

Now that the smoke of the battle of the
ballots has cleared away, wish to thank
my friends Throughout the county for the
loyal support they gave me at the elec-
tion just passed. feel particularly
grateful to the voters of my home town.
ship, Seville, for the splendid vote they
gave me. am thankful to all the news
papers of the county for fair treatment,
with the single exception of the Gratiot
County Herald. AS to my near future
my mind was made up before election
that if was defeated, and / expected l
would be, would fix up things comfort
able at our log house home and live this
winter on the sunny side of life, with my
wife. VIM. I. PITT.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-11-14
COLLEGE HAPPENINGS.

Miss Harriet, Miss Helen and Mr..
Lancashire witnessed the game last Mon
day
Mr.. Sidebothem, an Alumnus, will
spend some time visiting friends at the
college.
Roy Campbell wanted to stop at Nor
ison OIL the way to NJ. A. c. but Nc. was
so busy he couldn't.
A tug of war was experienced at Wright
Hall last Friday night, The winners
were the second floor girls. who challeng-
ed the third floor girls.
The entertainment which was to have
been given by the college girls Friday
evening, was dispensed with for various
reasons. The old regime is hoped for.
Those who took the trip with the team
Monday were, Prof Mitchell, Miss Houg-
hawout, Miss Albertson, Morse, Allured,
McNitt, Sutton, Rohns, Bastone, J. Cam
pbell, r. Campbell, Ingless, Anderson,
St. Cry, Horst Robertson, Thacker, Eyre
Kress3 McClusky, ). Duncanson, Fraker,
Howell, Wyant, Pollard, Ellis, Fomes,
Palmer, f. McComb, Mcdonald, Rix,
Mf. Robinson, Robinson Jr. and Kline.
The game was called at three p. M, M
A. c. kicked off to Alma and our boys
made constant gains for d touchdown for
about fifteen minutes but could not stand
the heavy strain upon them for M. A.
C.'s men averaged twenty-three pounds
heavier than ours. Just before the end
of the first half touchdown and goal
kick was made by M. A. c. In the sec.
ond half Alma kicked to M. A. c. Agaiu
M. A. c. got touchdown and goal kick.
Our team showed up we'll against such
strong opposition. Our rooters were well
received and appreciate much the
favors shown them.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-11-14
OCIOBERCROP REPORT.
Compiled by Secretary OF State
George A. Prescott, Up to
November 10.
LIGHT POTATO CROP REPORTED
Wheat Corn and Clover Seed are Re-
ported as Average Crops Com
pared with Other Years.

Secretary of State George A. Pres
colt under date of Nov. 10 issued the
following statement;
The condition of wheat as compared
with an average per cent, is SO in the
southern counties, 81 in the central
counties, IS in the northern counties
and s5 in the state Owing to the ex-
treme lack Of moisture during the
month of September, wheat was sown
much later than usual and there is
also a marked decrease in the acreage.
The total number of bushels of wheat
marketed by farmers in October at
112 Touring mills is 1913 and at 90
elevators and to grain dealers 221 ,2S3
or a total OF 3s2,75s bushels. OF this
amount 224,391 bushels were marketed
in the southern four tiers Of counties,
1886 in the central counties and
1855 in the northern counties The
estimated total number OF bushels OF
wheat marketed in the three months,
August October is 3,2O0,OOO Fifty
six mills, elevators and grain dealers
report no wheat marketed in Octo-
Der.
The estimated average yield OF corn
in bushels is, in the state, southern
and central counties 81 and in the
northern counties "a. The figures are
for bushels of shelled corn and not
bushels of ears as the yield is some
times estimated in some parts of the
state The per cent cut up for fod-
der is, in the southern counties 70, in
thecentral counties Sc, in the northern
counties 63 and in the state 76.
The acreage of clover seed har-
vested as compared with average
years is, in per cent, in the southern
counties 70, in the central counties 20
in the northern counties so and ir
the state 73. The average yield pet
acre in bushels is, in the southern
counties 1.33, in the central countie:
9S, in the northern counties 26s anc
in the state 1872
The potato crop for this year j:
considerably below the average, caus
ed principally by the long continued
drouth and blight. The estimated
average yield per acre in the southern
counties, in bushels, is "a, in the cen
tral counties 95, in the northern coun
ties 90 and in the state 49,
The per cent of farmers who hav,
used commercial fertilizers on thei
wheat this fall is, in the southern
counties 1s, in the central countie!
10, in the northern counties 1 and il
the state 13.
The average condition of horse,
and sheep in the state is 90, cattl,
95 and swine o. Hog cholera is pre-
valent in many localities in the south
ern counties.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-11-14
THANKSGIVING NOV. 29
Gov. Warner issues His Second
Annual Thanksgiving
Proclamation.
THE COUNTRY PROSPEROUS.
All Lines of Business Booming and a
Fearless Man as President
of the United States.

GovernG. Warmers Thanksgiving
proclamation is as follows:
The year now drawing to close
has marked an advancement III ma
terial progress and prosperity of our
people No calamity has Lefailen us
as a state nor has the hand of friction
been laid on any community.
Thanksgiving day was established
and observed by people who had far
less to be thankful for than the poor
est OF us have today. The debt we
owe the New England pioneers is not
to be forgotten and the observance
OF this day will be a blessing if it
serves no other purpose than to re-
call 10 those now living the sturdy
virtues of those who laid broad and
deep the foundation for the govern
ment we all believe to be the best on
earth.
Civilization in such a country car
ries with it constantly increasing re-
SpOllS4D4AllltS. 1 lODlCulS SAONlHS Out
of the enormous increase Of wealth
confront us as natien and that we
have a fearless president is not the
least of the reasons why we should be
thankful
Nov, therefore, by virtue of au-
thority vested in me, do hereby
designate and set apart Thursday,
Nov. 20, 1906, as day upon which the
people of Michigan, laying aside their
usual advocations, should assemble in
their places of worship and reverently
thank God for the manifold blessings.
After that has been done let our
homes be made places of good cheer.
Forgetting the cares and duties OF
business life for that day will make
us better fitted on the morrow for
our allotted tasks"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-11-14
A. A. R. R. SUPERINTENDENT,

George X. Lowell has resigned as
general superintendent of the Chicago,
Indianapolis & Louisville to accept
the position of general manager Of
the Detroit, Toledo & Ironton and
the Ann Arbor, with headquarters~at
Toledo, Q. Mr.. Lowell was born at
Dover, n. H., on March 10, 1858, and
began his railway career in 1876, from
which date to June, 1889, he was con-
nected with the Boston & Maine, the
Gulf, Colorado & Santa Fe, the Chi
cago, Rock Island & Pacific and the
Louisville, Evansville & St. Louis as
locomotive, fireman, roundhouse man,
freight and passenger brakeman, train
baggageman, station baggage master
and freight and passenger conductor
In July, 1889, he was appointed mas
ter of transportation of the Louis
vile, Evansville & ST. Louis and his
title was changed to superintendent
OF transportation in July, 1890. He
LETT the service OF that. road in Sep
tember, 1891, to become assistant
superintendent of the second division
of the Louisville, New Albany & Chi
cago, now the Chicago, Indianapolis
& Louisville, and on January 20, 1898,
was made superintendent of the first
division of that road He held the
latter position until December IL,
1898, when he was promoted to the
office Of general superintendent.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-11-14
GET IN LINE.

The business men of Alma should get
in line and start an early closing move
nient. Nearly every city in the state the
size of Alma closes their business places
at 7 o'clock in the evening thus giving
clerk and proprietor the opportunity Of
spending an evening with their families.
The early closing movement during
winter months is significant of up-to-date
business houses and Alma's business men
always anxious to keep the name Of our
fair city to the front can be depended
upon to be in line when the time comes.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-11-14
SAM JONES' EPlGRAMS.

Sam Jones the great evangelist who
died recently was nothing if not original
Here are some of his remarks:
like fast horse, put, o Lord! Give
me a slow woman.
A man with fortune and a drunken
son amt happy.
Preachers amt got no wings. I've
slept with them. I've seen them with
their coats off.
Whenever fellow gets too good watch
him. He's waiting for a chance to slip
up on YOU
II some of you fellows didn't tend to
your farms any better'n you tend to your
souls the weeds would get your crops,
the buzzards would get your mules and
the sheriff would get you.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-11-14
ADVERTISING THE CHURCH.

A Traverse City dispatch of Saturday
said: The following advertisement ap-
peared in today's Evening Record and
attracted no little attention:
FIRST METHODIST EPISCOPAL
CHURCH, -RAVERSE CITY.
This is an advertisement intended to
let the folks know that Old First church
is still doing business at the old stand.
We have no fire sale" on, but we have
had some fire, and are expecting more.
Fire does not damage the goods we
handle, il increases their value by burn
ing off the staleness and the "shop worn"
appearance, and making them look like
fresh from the loom. Our special hour
of business is from 7 to s Sunday nights.
Doors kept open later for customers who
have not found what they want Special
attention given to sinners, backsliders
and petrified saints.
We received four people into member
ship last Sunday. one by transfer and
three on probation.
Remember the commodity, time and
place, "Old Time Religion" at Old NJ,
f., 7 O'Clock tomorrow night.
JOSEPH DUTTON, Pastor,
Res. No. $40 Webster ST.
This is the first time a Traverse City
church has sought to broaden its work
by advertising.
Remember there is no line OF work or
business that advertising will not help
The PrcoRn reaches the rennle
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-11-14
YOU ARE INVITED.
The Maccabees and the Ladies Will Hold
box Social November 21st.

Alma Tent, No. 3s4, and Alma
Hive, No 332, will hold box social
in /. o. o. F. Hall on Wednesday
evening, November 21st, and they
cordially request the pleasure of your
company, together with your friends,
at this entertainment Every lady is
requested to bring box lunch for
two and have her name placed on the
inside. This box will sold at auction.
A good musical program has been
provided with entertainment for all
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-11-14
A Strong Accommodation for the
Utility OF the Acme Heating Drum
when Attached to Furnaces.
November I3, I9o6,

November I3, 1900,
A. w. BROCK & CO.,
Alma, Mich.
Dear Sirs:-The Acme Heating Drum
which YOU placed i'll the parsonage has
given decided satisfaction. The heat
which formerly was wasted in the chim-
ney is utilized now by the Drum TO warm
our dining room. Our furnace, with
which the Drum is connected, is serving
us better than before with smaller con-
sumption of fuel. II is a pleasure to
recommend the Drum both for its effect
iveness and its economy.
Very truly yours,
+. II. CLAPP,
Pastor M T.. Church. ~"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-11-14
AUCTION SALE.

The attention of our readers is called
to the auction advertisement of Frank
Clark which appears in another part Of
this paper. Mr.. Clark has sold his farm
and the sale of farming implements, etc.
follows. j. d. Helman will be the
auctioneer.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-11-14
FREE PERFUME.

Siannard's Central drug store has two
RECORD. If you vii! cut either of them
out and take them to his store he will
give you bottle of Thelma perfume
without price. This is your opportunity
to get one of the finest perfumes on the
market.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-11-14
FROM HILO; HAWAII.

The following letter recently received
from Mrs. r. L. Stevens will prove of
interest to her many friends in Alma.
HH.o, HAWAII, TER, II. /.
October 9th, 1906.
DEAR SIR
We have been sending postage to our
late addresses to have our beloved REC
ORD sent on TO us and waiting to get a
local habitation before asking you TO
change our address to the islands as
above. Since the sad 18th of April we
have been wanderers upon earth and sea.
We expect to remain here one year and
perhaps several. Daughter is hired by a
board OF wealthy ladies to take charge of
a large kindergarten, and TO train her
assistants. We have been here two
months and find in some ways paradise
of beauty, but very expensive to live in.
Sincerely,
MRS. K. l.. STEVENS.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-11-14

A number Of our young people enjoyed
q candy pull at the home Of Mr.. and
Mrs. e. T. Lamb last Friday evening
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-11-14
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

Richard O. Fuller to Lizzie
Welch, ne Il of Sc "a, sec.
10, Seville .................. 81 900
Hannah Coleman to William
d. Mitchell, NV ID of NV fri
Il, sec. 4, Lafayette ..... 1000
Clarence n. Church to James
Marquette, pit ne Il of Sc ID,
sec. Sc, Arcadia ........ IT'S
Gaylord c. Brimmer to Lewis
c. Griffith, lots ? and II, blk
1, +. w. Smiths add, St.
Louis ...................... 5000
Claud D. Wooley to Campbell
& Steadman, pit sw "a of sw
ID, sec. 80, Elba ........... 600
Milton E. Fisher to John H.
Rowley, pit ne Il of sw Il, sec.
"a, Pine River ............ 1850
John H. Rowley to Milton E.
Fisher, lot 12, blk 54, Gar
gett's add, Alma ... 750
Jessie E. Drummond to Susan
]. Voorhies, lot ID, blk Is,
MlQQIetOn SOU
Nettie E. Diamond to Jacob N.
Voorhies, lots 20 and 21, blk
10, Middleton .............. 1000
Elwin A. Pearce to Charles E.
Thompson, pit sw Il, sec. 10,
Wheeler NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 125
Charles Irwin to Adelbert c.
Moore, pit u of ne "a, sec.
80, Wheeler ............... 500
John B. Resseguie to Frederick
T. Kelsey ct al, lot 12 and pit
lot II, blk 10, Middleton. 800
Lemuel Waggoner to Adelbert
G.. Moore, pit ne ID of ne "a,
sec. 80, Wheeler ..... 800
Geo. P. Young to Adam John
stone, undivided "a of lot 20,
Perrlnton ................... 500
Daniel w. Breckenridge to
Daniel Braman, pit sc "a of sw
"a, sec. 10, Wheeler .... 275
George Rarick to Herbert Belk-
nap, lots II and Is, blk 3,
Riverdale .........r....... $50
Charles Spencer to Adelia Ray
craft, pit lot 6, blk 1, James
A. Suits add, Alma. ..... 1900
John F. Brown to John T. Swi-
gart, lot 12, blk 6, VIM. Cases
add, Alma ............ $50
Frederick w. McLain to David
West, pit sw q of Sc "a, sec.
10, Hamilton .............. 200
Henry B. Rice to Seneca Sly,
pit lot s, blk 4, Palmer's SUBJ
division, Elm Hall ........ 29s
Draton V. Phelps to Chauncey
o. Burleson, lots 4, 6, and pit
lot 5, blk 2, f. H. Ewelps
add, St. Louis ............ 1000
Mary E. Earl to Benjamin M.
Winchell, pit lot /, 2, 3, 4, blk
%, ST Louis .............. 1,40o
William /. Nichols to Mary E.
Earl, pt lots and 8, blk %,
St. Louis ...............A.. $50
Asdrew p Ormsby et al. to
Clarence c. Hopkins, Sc Il of
NV Il, sec. IL, Lafayette -. 1000
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-11-14

The Central Michigan Produce Co. are
paying the following prices for poultry
Nov. IA, 1906.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-11-14

Mrs. Justin Gill is entertaining her
mother.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-11-14

The Michigan State Sunday School
Association is in session at Jackson this
week.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1906-08-18
You Can Afford 1t.

$45 pays for either a course OF
Bookkeeping and Business Train
ing. Shorthand and Typewriting,
or Telegrapby. 1856 pays for any
two of these courses; $125 pays Tor
any three, in the Tyler CONNER
cial College of Tyler, Texas. The
average time for finishing the
shorthand course is three mouths,
bookkeeping or telegraphy four
months, the two combined five
months, the three combined seven
months. Board and lodging from
SO to $3.50 per month, with pri-
vate family. Upon arriving 10 on T
city, come direct to the college,
where you will be promptly enroll
ed and given choice of two or three
nice boarding places.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1906-08-18
Mrs. Emile Landry.

That most estimable lady died
at six o'clock in the morning Oh
Friday August 10th at the age OF
66 years 4 months and 25 days.
Mrs. Landry had been an inva-
lid for long time, but lately had
some serious complications which
her relatives and friends knew
would soon claim her for the grave.
Mrs. Landry was one of the most
estimable lady that ever lived, she
was of character that knew how
to win the love aud esteem of all
who came in contact with her; she
was amiable, kind and charitable
to fault; never reproach would
come out of her mouth, on the
contrary. she was one OF those no.
bic persons who was always ready
to forgive and give kind and cheer
ing words, she loved every one
and would never utter one word
except it be one of kindness, aud
when our people would talk OF
"Tante Mathilde" as she was COM
monty known to all, it was easily
perceptible that she was the no.
bIest of them all.
She has lived as a model, an
example of modesty, purity and
charity, she gave aud assisted the
needy and the poor until she had
given all she had in this world
and she was always happy, know
ing that she bad done her duty in
this world, aud done it we'll, ant
she is now receiving her reward il
the kingdom of the pure and The
lust. Noble, religious, Kind an(
charitable were the traits that made
Mrs. Landry the most estimahl'
lady of St. Martinville.
May she enjoy everlasting peace