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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-10-31
Vote for Clifton j. Chambers
for Representative.

Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Grant returned
last Friday from u three weeks visit
with friends in Baltimore. Ohio.
Miss Ada Rush. who has been visiting
at the home of John Rush Of Arcadia,
started today for Chicago and from there
TO her home in San Francisco.
Mrs. George Love and daughter, of
Flushing, returned home Tuesday after
weeks visit with her sister, Mrs r. NJ
Bartlett.
Harry eager left Tuesday for his home
in New Haven Township. Upon his re-
turn his friends expect the opportunity
of extending congratulations.
A new pool room is to be opened Sat-
urday in the vacant store room ajoining
Convis and CoAvis, the furniture dealer
on the south.
The Boston Orchestral Co. opened the
lecture course season for 1867 at the
opera house last Friday evening. the
entertainment giving excellent satisfac-
ton to large and appreciative au lience.
G.. II. Bansill has sold the J. II. Row
ley place on Pine ST. to b. E. Walters,
the drayman, also the NJ. f. Usher
property on Woodwork ave. TO J. H.
Rowley
Archie Isham has bought the house
and lot owned by Geo w. McCurdy on
Orchard ST. The deal was made by G..
II Carl.
Mesdames Henry and Ely Brewbaker
entertained a score or more of ladies at
the home of the former last Friday
at Jernoon in honor of Mrs. Ely of Lam
sing. Games, light refreshments and
social conversation caused the afternoon
to pass only to quickly
Kenneth James. infant sou of Mr..
aud Mrs. w. j. McVicker, died Friday,
Oct 26, at 1915. Kenneth was born
August 6. and although less than three
months old had endeared himself to
many. Mr.. aud Mrs. McVicker have
the deepest sympathyIof their many
friends in their sad affection. Funeral
services were conducted by Rev Funnel
assisted by DR.. Clizbe Monday afternoon.
The firm of McCurdy q Gruber. fur
niture dealers, has been dissolved, Mr..
Gruber retiring from the firm. The
business will be continued by c. w.
Mccurdv q Son who have employed
Mr.. Lafayette Stevens a undertaken.
The RECORD wishes the new firm sue
cess Watch for thcir advertisement
next week
The frs. rehearsal Of the Peoples
Singing Society was held az the SAM
tarium on Tuesday evening. There are
now 20 members hut more are wanted.
The next rehearsal will be held Tuesday
evening next. probably 1T the Sanisarium
but if any ether place is secured al will
be notified by mail Membership lists
still at the drug store.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-10-31
BRECKENRIDGE.

Mrs. L. p. Staley is visiting in Lansing
Miss Bessie Livermore visited friends
in Alma and Ithaca last week.
John Gundy of Merrill, was in town
Thursday enroute to Chicago
Chas. Ward has been spending few
days with his sister Minnie in Big Rapids
Little Arlede Folor is recovering from
her serious attack of cholera infantum.
]. p. Wierman spent a part of last
week in Forest Hill
The ladies prayer meeting met Tues
day with Mrs. +. A. Sexton.
Mrs. Mae Avery left last Thursday
evening for Colorado.
DR.. and Mrs. r. s. Watson spent
part of last week relatives in Ithaca.
J. w. Matthews made business trip
to McBrides last week.
@. A. Kapp and brother fished at
Crystal last week.
l.. Smith has been hunting a few days
in Tuscola county
Mr.. Holton went to Ann Arbor Sat-
urday for medical advice.
Mrs. McAllaster, who has been visit
ing Mrs. A. Chisholm, returned to her
home in ST. Louis last Thursday.
James Heminger, who has been work
ing near WILLIAMSON the past season,
returned home Saturday afternoon.
]. L. McCollum and Miss Sadie left
last week for Washington state where
they expect to spend the winter.
Mrs. J. E. Martindale left last Thurs
day for Chicago and other points on a
pleasure trip.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bishop Miller left last
Wednesday for Lansing, where they
will spend the winter with their daughter
Russell Mills has returned home from
Homer and purchased the Chas. Thomp-
son farm.
Mrs. l.. NJ Ball has been OH the sick
! list for the past two weeks but is some
better
Clarence Hopkins exchanged his house
in town to Mr. Ormsby for a farm in
Lafayette. Mr.. Ormsby moves to town
at once.
Misses Mable Richardson Satie Hime-
bauJt. and Glennie Brannan are home
for few days from their school duties
in Ithaca.
Mrs. Il. S. Watson was elected dele
gate by the local society to the State
Christian Endeavor convention in Lam
sing this week.
Miss Edna VanDuzen, owing to illness
was obliged to leave her position at
Falor's store last week and return to
her home in Mcbride. We hope TO see
her back soon
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-10-31

Vote the Republican ticket and vote
it straight.
Mrs. Ashley Price. of Saginaw. visited
relatives in Alma last week.
Mrs. M. A. Medler was in Detroit on
business the latter part of last week.
G.. ii. Bansill will open an Office
Thursday of this. week in the opera
house block Room B.
Rem Smith went to Alma Monday
where he has a position with the Lee
Mercantile Co.-Shepheid Advocate.
The Woman's Clab will hold its reg
ular meeting uext Monday afternoon at
the home of Mrs. Francis King at 2:45
Sunday evening next at the Presby-
terrain church, Mr.. Ralph McNit will
render the solo 30 Could Speak The
Matchless Word, by Sumner Salter.
Mrs. w. w. Kinch and little daught-
er Dora, who have been visiting relatives
in Cincinnati, Ohio, for the past three
weeks, returned home Friday.
Miss Mary Sputt, of Auburn, n Y,
came TO Alma Tuesday to attend the
funeral of her friend Mrs. Mary Helser
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-10-31
For Representative vote for
Clifton J. Chambers.
CARD OF THANKS

We wish TO express our sincere th anks
to all friends and neighbors and the
Eagles for their MANY kindness and
floral tributes, during our late bereave-
ment. MIR. AND Mrs. VINT RICHARDS,
AND FAMILY.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-10-31
Register Saturday, Nov. 3.

DR.. H. NJ. Spooner went to Alma
Tuesday where he performed n success
full operation upon Mrs. Rose Vroman at
the Alma Springs Sanitarium. Reports
received today state that she is i'm
proving rapidly Isabella Republican.
The Young Peoples society of the
Presbyterian church will give Health
Party" in the church parlors next Fri
day evening, Nov 3 Admission loo.
You are cordially invited 70 come and
bring yonr friends
Paul Roise, trainman employed on
the switching engine here, met with a
serious and what might had been fatal
accident. Tuesday night in making a
coupling his foot got caught between a
tie and the rail and two cars passed over
him crushing his right foot and hand
and making deep cut in his head.
DIR. Day dressed the wounds and
thinks the patient will soon be able to
be out and around again.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-10-31
ADVERTISED LETTERS.

Ben Brown, Geo. L. Lowe. ID. Nc
Fame. G.. c. Spencer, Guy Stebletou (2)
@. /. Suttin, VIM. Tyrrell, Addie Van,
Augusta Washburn,
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-11-11
A WOODLAND RESCUE.

Edna and Margaret were little sisters who very
fond OF each other They always played together and
never became angry with each other It was Mar
garets eighth birthday May that Edna and Margaret
went to Besse's to If she could go with them
gather violets and FERNS Her did Bes
sic to at but when they all teased and Margaret
could eat it beneath shady tree she said that Bessie
might if she would not stay long The three started
out full OF glad hopes After they had walked for about
TWO blocks they heard strange noise that
from distance. At last they smoke coming from
tau tree. They went toward it and saw bird flying
about nest IN the topmost branches There was fire at
the trunk OF the tree and it gradually climbing
wild vine which around the and led
to the birds nest Quick thought Bessie took long
stick and pulled down the while the others
beat out the fire. The mother bird thankful be-
they had saved her baby birds that
press her gratitude by her chrping The girls happy
the bird ate their lunch, picked flowers
home to tell the story. Matte Nystrom
B Sixth Grade, Fftyfourth st. and Pilsbury Az.
Margaret Fuller School. ..
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-11-11
A HOMEMADE CART.

One day determined to make wheelbarrow. made
wooden wheel and went to the grocer for strong boz
but he did not have one, SO went home and made one
After had put the wheebarrow together hauled
dirt it for about half hour and then decided to give
my brother ride in it. went into the house and asked
him If he wanted ride. He said Tt viii not hold
but said, Yes it will. have hauled lot Of dirt in
it. So he got in and drew him about block and then
the barrow commenced to go zigzag. He said, ttI
not going to let you ride in this old wheelbarro and
then just he spoke the wheelbarrow broke.
Fifth Grade, '7@S - - Alex Forbes
LongfeIoW School 1896 East Lake Street.
- TIE POTATO DOLLS
Oracle was crying bitterly. She had doll to play
with The arm Of her large doll broken and her
eyes were also knocked out. While Oracle crying
her Aunt Lily in and said ttWhat's the MATTER
Gracie?" "My dolls all broken and haven't any
thing to play with, HDon't cry dear. Bring
little basket full Of potatoes viii make something for
you to play with Oracle back with about
dozen nice clean potatoes Now, get me some little
pieces Of CLOTH the Instructions When Aunt
Lily had everything she needed she put stick thru each
potato and tied cloth to dress Soon every
potato doll finished and Oracle them the couch
and began to play with them Tho is not very polite
will tell what they looked like Some of their
were crooked and zgzag and their hands do not know
about and should not be surprised to hear that they did
not have But these potato dolls amused Oracle
than any Of her other dolls ever had.
A Sixth Grade, 40 ~ : Esther Granlyn
Hawthorne School 1902 Bryant Avenue n.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-11-11
IN THE RUsTLING CORN.

The latter part of July visited at Boone Lake, Wis
The little farmhouse made of logs and the inside
whiteWashed L thought the most beautiful place
seen. Back. of the house pretty lake with
water lilies in it. When there small breeze the
cornfed looked like The people who lived there
had grown children and little boy and girl. boy
about SIZE but the girl smaller than l. One
day out in the cornfeld and the boy away
find him. He would laugh and would go toward the
sound bat when arrived there would hear him off
another direction We kept that almost all the after
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-11-11
TAKING A CENSUS.

mother evening when enjoying ourselves on
the lawn. It had been very long, warm day,
you try to count the starss my uncle said ongy
to started for that was exactly what had been
successful because you know that You have only to
count all the stars in the heavens to know just how many
people there in this world', he continued. |'Now
Arthur Don't put any such into that childs
head,' said my mother. $3.50
"Oh! Oh! oh!'' my sister cried out suddenly.
FLook at that beautiful sar'' Why, that meteor,'
said father, 'And very beautiful one too he added
1t certainly AS watched the heavenly body it
zgzagged the sky and disappeared suddenly eav
ing long trail of luminous fire behind it also
of awe 49, Dorothy Overmire
Eighth Grade, Hotel Summers
Madison School -"-"
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-11-11
A MINNOW'S WAYS.

One afternoon I walking thru the woods I saw
little brook full Of mnnows There especially
large which acted their leader They and on
but followed them zig-zag thru wood and field until
very tired Suddenly they stopped and under
large stone which the opposite bank finely sheltered
from the sharp eyes of by tall grasses that grew
abundanty nearby. waited anxiously to come
out but ninnows appeared knelt down to take
better view;zand headfrst went into the brook It
nearly supper time, decided to go home. ran
the open fields wet was till nearly fell from
WEAKNESS. When reached home they asked if I
been chasing rats thru of nails for they said
looked like it. After that tried to find out where
the ninnows slept. ..-:+<~. Christ Peterson,
Seventh Grade, l144 Aldrich Avenue n
Franklin School. -. 60 -
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-11-11
MNnEsorA MORNING NOVEMBER H. 1905

sure it the grocery where traded. We went in
and the said that mothers had been looking
us and that we would better hurry home. When we
reached home was O'Clock It had taken three hours
to come home. 9- Marie Lahart
B Seventh Grade, 2416 First Avenue S.
Whittier School.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-11-11
spooky Notions About Birds.

ts-@F Spooky Notions About Birds.
The Hurons thought that turtle doves the abodes
of departed SOULS and the Abones claimed the
the redheaded duck regarding it of death
flying slowly overhead. Several South American
tribes entertain similar ideas concerning birds.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-11-11

noon When we finally caught him, the little girl said,
Sixth trade Lille Peterson,
Mlnnehaha School. 10Th st. and Goth Ave S.
STRAGGILNG TOWN.
1t was bright day in Los Angeles and we had decided
to walk to Chinatown in the morning We expected
some nice houses and disappointed to find only
Old rude houses and little streets running in all directions
We walked down and of all the bends in
that street, could not have counted half of Them for
every few steps turned Soon we came to a square
which was intended for park and there sat down
awhile to rest It must have been the best part Of town,
Tor the people there all dressed in silks
satins as they walked around from place to place. Soon
we were rested but took the wrong road back. It
and dark than the first one and had many
turns and bends AT last we had to turn back and
look for the road we had in on.
: Sixth Grade, Robert Staede
Madison School. 1913 East Seventeenth Street.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-11-11
A WRINKLED JOURNEY.

One pleasant September morning, mother and left
Chicago for trip to the Pacific coast We decided to
make it zgzag Journey going first to Minneapolis,
turned back to Kansas City, and from there went to
which We went to San Francisco. While spending
day in Minneapolis took trolley ride out to Mime
tonka, where number of boats sailing In zig
gag the water. AS travelling
the praries of the Mississippi valley, little
stream flowing in zigzag line thru the green meadows
While in Kansas City spent waiting hours in tax
ing little winding walks about the town. As neared
Denver path going up the mountain in
line, while in crossing the Rocky mountains train fol-
lowed zgzag In Los Angeles where stopped
for few days, in the hotel decorated
with paper having zigzag pattern g..
A Sixth Grade, Florence Woodford,
Whittier School. 1920 Blaisdell Avenue.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-11-11
TAKING SHORT QUITS.

About four years ago, my friend and decided to go
down town Our mothers not at home, we asked
We took the streetear and luckily girl
was on it. She was going down town. too SO we got off
at the place she did Then left wandered
around looking at everything Soon bought some candy
and as it was O'Clock decided to go home.
bered that mama always took the at Sixth street,
but we did not know where Sixth street was 30 we
decided to walk home. We walked up one block and
across the next, not knowing where we were going
Soon came to a man who saving wood. We
asked him which way to 60 He told and said if we
went that way we would reach home all right. Instead
of following his directions, thought would reach
home if cut thru vacant lots. On and on we
went until my friend said I believe he us wrong
way" Being very tired sat down the rest
Let's guess the way and how that goes We might
happen to guess right my friend finally suggested
Mama and have walked home in twenty minutes. I
guess taking long and zigzagged way, said
tThere, store recognize We set off and to be
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-11-11

Whittier School. 1920 Blaisdell Avenue.
IN THE UPPER CURRENTS.
One windy day I made kite and when had finished
it. boy out in the street flying bird kite. asked
him if he would boost my kite for He said he would
if would give him piece Of string for tail for his lit
tie kite took the ball and waited minute When he
said, "Good WIND, - and the kite went up like
shot Pretty found out that did not have enough
tail to it. felt it pull and the kite going zgzag
called for boy to help pull it in. You would have
laughed to the way that kite went back forth
and all kinds Of ways When had it down. the paper
was full Of holes and there not much of kite left.
A Fifth Grade, Eugene Wickand,
Greeley School. 2513 Twelfth Avenue S.
+, : ....- 49, >. THE LAST GOWN.
Once when I little girl about 6 years old
dress which L did not like. did not want to
it because [ said it zg.zag. One day all my
be washed and the only clean dress
the zg-zag one very angry and did not want
to to school with such dress. But made put
it all my crying did not help particle. had
to go to school anyway. When reached school
late and my eyes red As entered the girls the
teacher and everybody looked at At every
body crowded around and wanted to find out what
the matter then ashamed of myself and would not
tell them aferward learned to like the dress and
very sorry when it out
A Seventh Grade, Ruth Achenback,
Franklin School. 600 Eli hteenth Avenue N.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-11-11
OLD FOOTBALL DAYS.
A STRAGGIING TOWN.

procaiming to the world the latest startling news
BUSINESS men and busy hurrying and out
among the shoppers and pleasure seekers the crowded
walks. Lights being lit In all the windows, signs
and streetcars Far up the cry loud long
and startling Surely band Of Indians would dare to
venture into this civilization! But automobiles turned
into side streets and carriages disappeared great
band OF figures doomed up the light pave
ments. -. - @.. .--s7-. 4. z.-
ttski-U-Mah! Varsity! Varsity! Minnesota On
the throng with locked The ranks were deep
other. Swayng skipping in perfect time to lively tune
played by the college band gzagging like drilled reg
iment of soldiers, the boys Now this
custom of celebrating victories at football has been
abolished surely making the people of this great etropo
lis miss Of the most pleasing and enthusng of sights
Twelfth Grade, Clara Shepley
South High School 2607 Chicago Avenue.
HIS OWN RIGHT WAY.
Our football eleven fell into discussion Of the best
way tc handle football in hands during the
game. Some declared it best to throw the ball to the
nearest player and repeat this trying to reach the goal
that way Others stood up for fast with the ball
and Ebucking the other sides players. thought it
wiser when had the ball to with and when about
to be tackled to take zg-zag AS each
thought he right it left for the game decide.
For time could not make any gain for each of
advised Finally my signal called. caught the ball
and started for the goal almost into the opposing
players and then around them and finally had
the good luck to get the ball to the goal winning the
for side and proving theory correct as to
of "zig-zag.', George Weigand
Seventh Grade, 1921 Irving Avenue N.
Lincoln School.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-11-11
TOO MANY GUIDES

One day asked to 90 on an Grand for her.
AS did not know the place very well she told to in
quire went little way and became confused asked
somebody the and told to go two blocks north
and would find the n!arn the corner. But when
reached what thought the place, could
SO asked somebody else. Ihs said 20 block
farther north and half block the west But that
did not bring me to the place. walked By and by
lady and asked her if knew where it was but
she did not. Next, asked if he knew and he
directed me to some other place. When I reached it
found that was in front of my house. Now don't
Sixth Grade Lois Holt t.
Marcy School. *z' 622 Fourteenth Avenue 8.
- = 49, A "GoLD scARE.'' /. -
tDo you know that there is pot of gold at the end
of that rainbow7' asked small boy, friend of mine
when were both about years old We standing
stay there long if there answered in disgust But
he finally convinced that everybody did not know
about it and it still there for claim and
why not usY We set out for the end of rainbow,
going first block east and then block north then
another block east again We continued awhile in
zgzag course until could longer the rainbow
until man passed and after finding trouble
back until he found where we lived. am sure never
snail F fGFgat that s'gz"g journey as long live
Horace Mann School, 1900 Columbus Avenue.
~- A FRIVOLOUS PONY. ..~
Zigzag and great friends. Zg-zaq was nv
shetland pony who had decided dislike for small boys
and especially those who knew to handle a whip.
HIS tastes were limited to lump sugar. apples and hay
many tricks, from shaking hands to dancing hornpipe
which is quite feat for any horse learned
ing when was about to mount He suddenly reared upon
his hind legs and began to dance. It might have been
comical sight to behoder but to it calamity
received quite shock from seeing nv pet behave in
such strange manner But soon my prejudice
and 1t became Of amusement to me and nv
friends to watch zigzag go thru his pranks.
Seventh Grade, >-~... .-Romola Lindholm,
Emerson School, 7. West Grant Street.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-11-11
KINDER 70 CHUMSHIP:

Once when two of US boys walking along in the
woods beautiful plum tree with plums red as
FIRE First filed my sack and when coming down
tried to pull away but the twg held fast as if it did not
want to give up pulled again and the twg large
z1gzag hole in bag Then the other boy climbed up
to try his fortune While he coming down the same
twg caught his coat but this tme it only tore his
bag but gave him zig-zag scratch on the face
Fifth Grade, @-~.@ james Lee
Greeley School. 1905 Fifteenth Avenue s.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1906-11-06

Forms Of life In the sea are far
more wonderful than any that exist
on land. However much one may
doubt the stories of sea serpents,
there are probably far bigger fish in
the sea than ever come out Of It;
and as for plant life. It has been con-
cluslveiy proved that sea trees 1900
feet In height are quite common in
the ocean. These monster trees are
a kind Of brown seaweed, the upper
most branches being only about a
quarter OF an inch in thickness
Countless bladders. like miniature
balloons, and about as big as a
hens egg. form among the branches OF
the tree. and. being filed with air
buoy up the trunk and branches sc
that they grow almost erect. Nam
moth sea animals often build their
nests IN these trees. as they give of
several degrees Of heat, which makes
the surrounding water comparatively
warm.-Exchange