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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-01-26
Home and
Vicinity

M. L. Thompson was in Durand Mon
day.
A fine collie pup for sale. See oui
"want" column.
H. Lyon transacted business in ST.
Louis Wednesday.
Mrs. c. Renner is quite seriously i'll
and under the care of DIR. Bagley.
Mrs. II. c. Richardson is the guest OF
her parents in Saginaw for few days.
VIM. Bell, of Carson City, was the
guest of his father, Robert Bell, the first
of the week.
No goods marked up before being
marked down at the Variety Store. No
taking at the Variety Store.
Miss Holden, of Brown City. visited
her sister, Miss Lilah Holden, at the
college the fore part of the week.
Big money made by buying Shirt
Waists, Skirts and Petticoats at the Pre-
Inventory Sale at the Variety Store.
o. w. Thompson went to Shepherd,
Tuesday, to work in the interest of the
NJ. B. A. this week and part of next.
Bert Mangus returned last week from
Ann Arbor, where he underwent an oper-
alton about four weeks ago. He is much
improved and making rapid recovery.
Mrs. Will Murphy, of St. Louis, visited
relatives in town last Friday and was
accompanied home the following day by
her sister, Addie Davis, who remained
with her over Sunday.
Mrs. A. NJ. VahHorn, who went to
Ann Arbor about three weeks ago, sue
cessfully underwent serious operation
and is making good recovery. She is
expected home in two or three weeks.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-01-26
nuslne.. side of housekeeping.

Many women have real business sa-
gacity and ability. and some of them
are realizing that the financial admin
istration of a household affords scope
for their special gift and that wise
spending is as large factor in pros
perity as effective earning. When wo-
men are trained TO a knowledge OF
values and business principles and
then have the responsibility for house
hold apances placed upon them. they
not only come face to face with prob
lens of great Importance and interest,
but often solve them with entirely
satisfactory results. The number Is in
creasing Of those households where
the wives and mothers have definite
pecuniary responsibilities and do not
have to resort to subterfuge or dis
honest practices to secure the money
necessary to meet legitimate personal.
household and family expenses.-The
World Today.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-01-26
KITCHEN HELPS.

The drtiest frying pan will become
clean If soaked five minutes in am
monia and water.
Discolored saucepans Of enamel can
often be made to look like new by boil
ing little chloride of lime in the water
with which they are filed.
Copper pans, etc. should be cleaned
by securing with cut lemon dipped in
salt. Then rinse thoroughly in pure
water, dry and polish with soft cloth.
Save all baking powder tins; they al
ways come in handy as molds, either
for steamed pudding, jellies or frozen
desserts, and these dishes will always
be served most attractively on your
table.
Every pan of dishwater contains
grease, which coagulates on the cold
pipes. Result, evil deposits on those
pipes; eventually the plumber. A pint
of boiling hot solution of washing soda
poured down the sink every day dis
solves and carries away the grease.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-01-26
GRANDEATHERS.

1t is an awkward and grievous over
sight to be without grandfather, or
even have that venerable gentleman
unknown to the world in general W.
S. Gilbert, as mucl philosopher as sa--
irist, realized TO the full what al
awful calamity it is, and has so writ.
ten IL down that the line sw .ngs read
lily in the memory
IL the average grandfather only
knew what an important man he is to
become in the future he must needs
lie more careful of his conduct ami
secure a press agent now, SO that
when he dies his acts will have be-
come a part of history.
And yet no man may be his own
grandfather. A great many folks may
grieve that it cannot be thus, for If
ii were then one need never exert
himself to do anything, being con-
tent simply to live along on the old
mans hard earned reputation.
The reputation of grandfather Is
an ill-fitting coat if you haven't devel-
oped the stature. There is an in
creasing number of societies organ
lied on the grandfather idea which
would, ii seems. aim TO put the men,
bers on a plane UNNECESSARILY above
those who have only fathers.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-01-26

NOTICE TO CREDITORS state of Michi-
gan. County OF Cratiot, IS Probate Court
that by an order of the Probate Court
for the County Of Cratiot made on the
an cay OF January =. -, 900. l9uI mon'ns from
their claims against the estate of John I.anshaw
late of said County. deceased. and that all cred
itors of said deceased are required to present
their claims to said Probate Court at the Pro
bate Office in the Village of Ithaca. for examina-
aud allowance. on OF before the 4th day Of Nav
next and that such claims will be heard before
said Court on Friday the 4th day OF MAY next.
at ten O'Clock In the forenoon OF that day.
Dated, Ithaca, Ian ROTH A. ID. ioo6
ISAAC : SEAvFR.
f-io4otz Judge OF Probate
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-01-26
IGNORANCE THEIR PLEA.
Indicted Officers Claim They Didn't
Know the Law.


Know the Law.
Owosso, Mich, Jan. 24-The cases
against all but three of the officials in.
dicted by the grand jury go over the
term in the circuit court. Supervis.
ors A. B. Crane of Owosso, A. r.
FREEMAN of Durand and 7. S. Martin
\ Morrice demand an immediate
trial, but Prosecutor Hamper asks for
IN adjournment.
Some Of the supervisors will set up
the contention that they had not held
Office long and were not acquainted
with their duties when they erred in
voting money illegally to complete the
court house. Prosecutor Hamper says
such defense will be laughable.
Although George r. Campbell is to
date the only grand juror who has re-
turned the SIS, which is alleged to
have been illegally collected by each
Jurors for services not rendered, Others
are expected to follow his lead.
In fact, the grand jury will prob
ably hold meeting today, and de-
eide to turn extra money back in
Meanwhile committee of the board
of supervisors is investigating the al
legged overcharge, and IL 1t brings in
a report that illegal charge has been
made, 1t is almost certain that Grim
inal prosecution will follow.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-01-26
UTILIZING TOWELS.
They Make Very Pretty House Deco
rations and bed Coverings.


Towels of heavy weave made into
house decorations and bed coverings
are popular and economic schemes, as
are Russian crash portieres.
Towels as pillow covers may be used
Just as they are bought, with the fringe
on, or IL little more decoration Is de.
sired the fringe is cut Off and the edges
fashioned into scallops. For the spread
Il will be necessary to sew together
two or perhaps three extra length tow
els, and to make II wide enough TO GOV.
err the bed two or more must be Joined
together on the long edges.
Even the heavy white and brown
bath towels can be effectively used
and at little expense, and II stamped
and worked with figure In bright
color they make really pretty cover
ings.
In the same way they may be con-
verted into tablespreads, the number
of towels to be sewed together depend.
Ing on the size of the table.
Still another use can be made of tow
els. They look well when hung as
portieres between the rooms, but II
plain ones are not desirable Russian
crash, which Is similar to toweling,
may be bought in strips of bright colors
or delicate shades and substituted
without departing from the scheme of
using all towel decorations. Fringe
from the towels can be sewed to the
crash curtains If II has been left OH
the coverings; otherwise pretty way
to finish them is In scallops or dia-
monds or whatever scheme has been
followed with the rest of the trim
mings.-Pittsburg Dispatch.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-01-26
he n sunshiny wife.

If you find any one determined to
talk failure and illness and misfortune
and disaster. walk away. You would
not permit the dearest person on earth
to administer slow poison to you IL
you knew II. They why think II your
duty to take mental foods which par
nlyze your courage and kill your happi-
ness? DO what you can to change their
current OF thought. but DO not associ-
ate Intimately with them until they
have learned to keep sIlent-at least
II they cannot speak hopefully. Many
a vivaclo-s young girl has come un-
der the influence of Just such a wet
blanket" and had all the JOY Of life
talked out of her. Sunshiny wives are
wanted in these days Of hard toll and
IT'LL harder competition.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-01-26
Woman Put BURGLARS to Rcut.

Muskegon, Mich, Jan. 24-The vii
lage OF Whitehall was thrown into
CONSERVATION last night when Two
hold-up men, believed to be experts,
attempted to secure entrance to the
home of Frederick Human, wealthiest
citizen of the village. Mrs. Human
answered a knock, only. to see two
heavily-masked men showing a revolv
CT into her face. She exhibited rare
presence of mind, and slammed the
door. She then grabbed an army mus
ket from wall, and told the domestic
TO go to a neighbours for help. She
fred the gun once. soaring the men.
Village Marshal Hall arrested William
Slater and Charles Johnson In a sa-
loon. Several Thousand dollars were
IN the Human home.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-01-26
Broi1ed Birds.

All birds that are to he broiled must
be split in the back the necks must be
cut off. the birds wiped and the legs
drawn up over the breast. This will
give compact form to the bird. Now
season with salt. spread soft butter
over the breast and legs and then
dredge thickly with flour; put In the
double broller and cook over clear
Goals, having the buttered ard Toured
side toward the fire ut first, so that
the two materials may unite and form
a paste on the bird. Turn the broiler.
however, as soon rs the butter drips
off and flames up. Cook quail or SQUAD
for ten minutes and smaller birds six
or eight Partridge and grouse may be
cooked in the same way but the
grouse should be cooked for twenty
minutes and the partridge thirty.
Serve the small birds on slices of crisp
toast.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-01-26
COLLiDED IN FOG.
Freight Steamer Trojan Sunk-crew
Is Rescued,

Boston, Jan. 24.-News of the loss
OF the freight steamer Trojan of the
Boston and Philadelphia Steamship
Co.'S line, in collision with the Ocean
Line steamer Nacoochee In a dense
fog at the entrance to Vineyard sound
Sunday, was brought here Tuesday by
the Nacoochee which arrived thirty
six hours late, having on board the
Trojan's crew.
The accident happened on Sunday
morning, while both vessels were feel
ing their way about Vineyard Sound
lightship, endeavoring TO locate that
vessel by her whistle and from that
signal to lay their course through the
dangerous waters of the sound.
The Trojan had heard the lightship's
signal, but her captain, deenilg 1t
too hazardous TO proceed on account
of the fog, was able to come TO anchor
when he heard the whistle of the
steamer. He promptly sounded his
own whistle, but moment later found
his vessel fairly impalled upon the
sharp iron prov of big black vessel
which proved to be the Nacoochee.
Thee aptain of the Nacoochee inn
mediately ordered his boat full speed
ahead, and in this way forced his
steamer. hard into the opening. While
the craft were thus held together, the
captain and the 27 men of the Trojan
succeeded in climbing over the bow of
the Nacoochee to safety, although II
of them had been asleep below when
the accident happened. When The
last man had been rescued, the Ma
ooochee backed away and the Trojan
sank.
Both vessels were bound northward
for Boston, the Nacoochee having sail
ed from Savannah Thursday night,
and the Trojan from Philadelphia Fri
day The Nacoochee was only slight
ly damaged.
No attempt has been made to place
the responsibility for the accident
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-01-26
FOR WORKING GIRLS.
Some Sensible Rules They Should
Put Into Practice.

some Sensible Rules They Should
Put Into Practice.
When you buy an umbrella be SEN
sible enough to get a good sized one
that won't permit drippings on your
shoulders and skirts.
When you buy a pair Of rubbers get
those that come well up to your feet
and protect them rather than the strap
sandal, which Is only of use to women
who can pick their steps as they go
along.
When you are fixing your skirts over
make one of suitable length for a rainy
day, so that your ankles will not get
wet.
Eat. suitable food for your luncheon
rather than unpalatable tSisgs. Choose
bread and meat rather than sweets.
Make your room, even If il Is but a
hall room, pleasant and sweet, and
have your girl friends in often to see
you enjoy 1t.
If you live In boarding house keep
so much as possible out Of gossip and
Ill natured talk and never discuss the
other boarders.
Try not only to say, but think, what
Is the kindest and most pleasant about
people.
Rid your brain of~the silly ideas that
some special favors are shown to some
girls and that there is clique against
you. Watch the other workers, and
you will be very apt to discover that
special favors shown result from their
being good workers and from their en-
ployers recognizing that the one who
merits II deserves consideration and
praise.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-01-26
AMIARLE ANGER.

A man recently seized 9th a fit
OF anger dropped dead IS though
stricken by an electric current. He
might have laughed away The aggra-
walton and been alive an in the en-
joyment of the better things of life.
He fell victim of what was in him,
when if he had let it escape in an or
derby fashion he might have survived.
Anger is a violent poison. 1t has
been said that the sweat of an en-
ragged mans hand will poison a dog,
though this may be merely symbolic
AS anger affects the general nature Of
man there is no questioning the fact
that it is poisonous.
Ibsen in one of his letters to Pro-
fessor Hansen gives an incident which
serves to adorn this point. During
the time | was writing 'Brant,'" he
says, II had on my desk an empty
ale glass with a scorpion in it, Now
and then the little animal would grow
sick, and | used TO throw a piece Of
soft fruit to it, whereupon il would
fall upon the food furiously and empty
again. 1t is not a good deal like
this with us poets2 Natures laws APP
ply in the domain Of spirit also
The poison Of anger is hrawed over
internal fre-a fire that burns away
the best that is in us. Where it has
famed nothing springs up to hide the
uns!ghtly scars. 1t is o violence
ag1inst nature. and all such transgres-
sions demand commensurate penal
ties.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-01-26
THE KITCHEN SINK.
Keep Ii Absolutely Clean II You
Value the Family Health.

Keep Ii Absolutely Clean If You
Value the Family Health.
Grease In the sink Is a very prolific
cause of disease. 1t necessarily accu-
mulates from dishes and utensils, and
II clings to both wooden and metallic
waste pipes, although more readily and
tenaciously to the former. With II
usually adhere very small bits of vege-
table matter which while decaying
terra, and, besides, the grease will clog
the drain after q time and, being i'm
pervious to cold water, will become
both a menace and an Inconvenience
Indeed, kitchen drain is sure to be-
come stopped unless 1t Is frequently
washed out with some powerful solvent
that will llquefy, combine with or alter
the grease and at the same time de-
stroy all vegetable or animal particles
that cling with II to the inner surface
Of the pipe. This publication should
take place at least once week in sum-
mer and winter. The surest and sim
plest cleansing agent for wooden or
iron drains is strong solution of pot
ash or washing soda made with boiling
water. The sink should first be scrub
bed with soapsuds and then the solu-
ton should be dashed while very hot
over the entire surface. After the liquid
has run off. rapidly pour n generous
quantity, also very hot, directly into
the drainplpe, which is sure to need
publication most.-Boston Herald.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-01-26

The Farther Lights Society of the
Baptist church met last Friday evening
with the Misses Dow, Gloyd and Kirby at
their bachelor apartments at Mrs. Miners
and spent very pleasant evening. The
subject of study was africa"
The Woodmen have entered a
friendly contest for the good of the order
Captains have been chosen to draw
sides from the membership, and the side
scoring the least number of points will be
required to banquet the entire lodge.
The election of officers in the Uniform
Rank of the K. of P. Tuesday evening
resulted as follows Captain, Dewitt
Voueht; Ist Lieut., NJ. A. Medler; I'd
Lieut., Will II. Sanderson; Recorder,
Marvin Harvey; Treasurer, Bert Hicks.
Installation services will be conducted by
Col. Bracket, of Lansing, the latter part
of February.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-01-26
Serving Dates.

Many persons fastidious in other
ways never think to wash the dates
which are served on their tables Moth
Ing searches ont dust and holds It more
tenaciously than such sticky fruits.
Moreover. many hands have handled
the dates from the time of gathering to
the last weighing by the fruit seller
The dates, too. are much improved in
sightlness. II not In flavor, by plump
Ing them for FIVE minutes or so In tcpid
water. This washing and Pumping are
very necessary when the dates are to
be stuffed. For stuffing remove the
stones after they are washed and soak
ed and refill them with nut meats,
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-01-26
MICHIGAN BRIEFS.

Judge Swan. sitting in the federal
an Owosso millinery firm which de-
posted money in Stewards bank the
day of the failure shall have their
money returned. The decision makes
glad about 40 depositors, who also
put their money in that day.
l.. L. Sisler, supreme record-keeper
of the Knights of Maccabbees, mas
been offered the appointment of post
master at Akron, o. This is provid-
ing he will leave Port Huron and re-
turn to that town and reside. Mr.
Sisler has turned down the PROPOSE.
ton.
An ice famine threatens for next
summer. At no time this winter mas
there been sufficient ice in the river
to warrant cutting for the ice iious s,
and today the river is as open as In
summer The supply of ice for house
hold use is taken from the bay, which
has been open all winter
In opening a gravel pit on a farm
two miles west of Yale, William Bell
has found the soil to contain crude
petroleum, and the water standing in
the pit has a thick scum OF oil over
II. The pit is located on high piece
Of ground and the water remaining
there is said TO rise and fall with an
east wind. The finding of oil has ere
ated considerable excitement and In
vestigation will be made.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-01-26
FOOD REFORMS.
Advice to Housewives Who Wish to
Change the Home Dietary.


Change the Home Dietary.
The housewife who wishes to change
the dietary Of her household should go
about it automatically. The fleshpots
have n firm hold on the modern Egyp-
tians. Even the promised land Of
health and success cannot keep them
from turning about unless you are
mistress of the fine art of finesse.
First of all, you should learn to make
perfect vegetable purees and soups.
To cook vegetables so they will ap-
peal to palate and eye requires no
mean skill. Nothing is more unappe-
tizing than badly cooked, water soak
ed vegetables. Begin by substituting
a well made PURGE for the meat dish
at the supper or luncheon table. Try
eggs instead of meat for breakfast.
Reduce the use of meat to once a day.
Then once in awhile have eggs or fish
or vegetables as the principal dish at
dinner. 1t is a great mistake to cram
any new theory down your family's
throat. Give 1t to them a taste at
time, and they'll grow enthusiastic
Change all at once, and you'll arouse
opposition which will make change i'm
possible.
Most people eat altogether too much
meat. This induces a hankering for
stinulants. A wei, known student of
sociological phenomena ventures the
opinion that the increased use of veg
etables and fruits will do more to pro-
mote temperance than all the argu-
ments of the prohibitionists.-Har
Bazaar
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-01-26
Forced TO Starve.

B. f. Leek, of Concord, KY. says: "For
20 years l suffered agonies with a sore
on my upper lip, so painful, sometimes,
that could NOE eat. After vainly trying
everything else, ] cured it with Bucklen's
Arnica Salve." It's great for burns, cuts
and wounds. AT Geo. T.. Sharrar's drug
store. Only 25c.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-01-26

Stopi Don't take imitation celery teas
when you ask for Celery King, a medi-
cine Of great value. The "teas" are
urged upon you because they are bought
cheap. Never jeopardize your health in
q bad cause. Celery King only costs 25
cents and ii never disappoints
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-01-26

Towne-I hear Marryat and his bride
are no longer living at that boarding
house of yours. Browne-No they've
gone to housekeeping. Towne-Ah.
their home life now will bring them
nuch closer together, and Browne
You bet it will! They've taken flat
Boston Advertiser
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-01-26
Evil Enough.

There is evil enough in man. God
knows. But ii Is not the mission OF
every young man ana woman to detail
and report IL all. Keep the atmosphere
as pure as possible and fragrant with
gentleness and charity.-Dr. John Hall
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-01-26
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
ORDER OF SERVICES.

e:3o, Prayer meeting for men only.
1000, Preaching service.
1890, Sunday School.
3:3o, Junior c. f.
AIS, Y. M. c. A. Prayer Meeting.
ago, Y. w. c. A. Prayer Meeting.
600, Christian Endeavor.
TOO, Evening Service.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-01-26
Hi. rIncc Nm NnturnI Hi.tarx

Were you bull or bearY" asked
an acquaintance Of Spectator.
Neither he replied. II was o1
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-01-26
SOPHOMORE EXHIBITION.

The Sophomores gave their rhetorical
exhibition in the chapel, last Saturday
evening The program was an unusu-
ally good one and the class was well
represented by the six members who
took part on the program. Following
were the orations and essays given
"a National Hymn" Miss Helen Cook
ANDREW Jackson, the Man of Nerve, I"
Harry Helmer; Ralph Connor," Miss
Ora Lauderbach; "Pere Marquette, I"
Miss InezlPollard; "a Plea for Univer-
sal Peace" George p Horst; 1.-The
Men of Scotland Lester n. Sharp.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-01-26
COLLEGE NOTES.
Exams next week.

Exams next week.
The January number of the Albanian
appears this week.
Miss Lila Holden is entertaining a
sister from Lake Odessa.
DIR. Bruske was in Detroit and North
vile, Saturday and Sunday.
Miss Emma Butler, of Caro-, was a
Wright Hall visitor last week.
The seniors are working hard on their
play which will be given in the college
chapel, Saturday evening, February B..
Announcements are ont for the we'd
ding of Miss Lena Dyer, of Vestaburg,
a former student of the School of Music.
The special services at the college are
being continued this week. The meet
ings in the chapel each afternoon are
largely attended.
The Junior exhibition will he given
by representatives of the class i'll the
chapel this friday evening. Everyone
is invited TO attend.
The Phi Phi Alpha Society elected
the following officers for the second
semester, Monday night: President,
Frank Angel; secretary, w. l.. Will
liams; treasurer, Stanley Johnson;
critics, Herman Morse and Francis
Cobb; Marshall, Louis Anderson; janitor
Preston Bradley.
Society events are coming thick and
fast during the next few weeks. The
oratorical contest, the senior play, the
second semester reception, inter society
debate, Phi Phi Alpha Lincoln's BIRTH
day banquet, and the Zeta Sigma Wash
ington's birthday banquet are some OF
the functions to take place i'll the near
future.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-01-26

When lavender cannot be obtained
oil of lavender with n little hot water
will provide the desired fragrance.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-01-26

Figs that have become rather Dry
may be ffeshened by putting on
plate and keeping in steamer until
moist and plump.