Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-07-04

Rev. Elder of Wilmington, Ohio, who
will fill the vacancy at the Baptist Church
during the month of July, preached his
first sermon here Sunday. An expectant
congregation was gathered to hear him
and he held the interest of all, during his
sermon. He clung to his text, which was
in Ist Samuel: AS his part is that goeth
down into the battle, so shall his part be
that tarrieth by the stuff. They shall
both part alike" He said it was very
difficult to tell who were the famous
people of the world. That thev might be
the wealthy, preteutious men or the
humble children of the dust. He spoke
very plainly of the equality of men and
that there is no difference Of souls -
Gods sight His evening sermon dwelt
upon the subject of Worry and Discon-
tent. He said the habit of worrying was
more expensive to person than steam
yacht. His sermon showed a great deal
Of study and common sense and his
friendly manner won the pleasure Of his
listeners.
Last Saturday afternoon the friends of
Miss Schmidt of ST, Louis, who one week
from today becomes the bride Of Prof
Randels of this city, gathered at the home
of Mrs +. Griffin and gave the bride-to-
be a kitchen shower. Many useful arti-
cles were left as a remembrance of the
occasion. Later in the afternoon a
conrse supper was served, after which
Miss Schmidt. who had beeu invited as a
guest, was the recipient of the best wishes
of all present
The State Butter and Cheese Dairy
Contest, being held at the Central Mich
igan Produce Cos, cold storage room, is
attracting wide spread interest. Eighty
eight packages of butter, from as many
creameries throughout the state have
been received, while 2S cheese are await
ing the test to be given by the State Food
and Dairy Department.
James Herbert Golden, aged 65 years,
died Sunday, July Ist, at his home in this
city. Death was attributed to apoplexy.
Funeral services conducted by the Mas
onic order of which Mr. Golden was a
member, were held Tuesday and the re-
mains laid away in Riverside cemetery.
Last Saturday, cheap whiskey and pro-
fame language was the fuel that occasioned
a small riot on the corner near the bow
ling alley on Superior street, AS result
one man spent Sunday in the city Jail and
Monday others plead guilty and paid fines. |
Miss Clark, who for some time past has |
been the efficient book keeper at the
Stockbridge Elevator Co., leaves Thurs
day for Minneapolis, where she in COM
pany with her sister Will open up an up
to date restaurant.
Miss Iva Niece of Ashley, is at Brainerd
Hospital, where she has undergone two /
operations for floating kidney, Serious
results are not expected if no complica-
tions set ill.,
Last Monday, Bert Coon plead guilty
i'll Justice Chadwick's Court to assault
and battery and was assessed fine, which /
with costs. amounted to $1,000, The sum
was promptly paid.
The Farmers Club will hold their an
nual picnic, at the home of Mrs. Tohn
Murphey, Thursday, July %. A good
time is being planned for. Program will be
later.
J. w. Tracey brought the Olds auto
mobile, recently purchased by Mr.. Mason
II Lansing to this city Sunday. Mr..
Tracy made the run of 65 miles in con-
'iderably less than three hours.
The Board of Supervisors, which were
n session at the county seat, completed
heir work and adjourned Saturday until
heir next session, which will be held in
October,
{. l.. Chadwick of Cadillac, spent Sun
lay with his parents in this city. Mr..
CHADWICK is in the employ of the Ann
Arbor X. X.
Hicks. the weather man, says the first
en- days of July will prove a scorcher.
We hope it will be no hotter than the last
ew days in June.
Mrs. +. w. Ke' :. and daughter, Mrs.
Francis Kellog, were in Alma Wednesday,
visiting relatives.