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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-10-13

saThe Land of Nod" drew the largest
audience that has ever paid to attend
a performance at the Grand theater.
The piece drew nearly three-fourths
OF a capacity house last year. few
days after Ben Hur" was here, which
was considered pretty fair business so
soon after an attraction of Importance
of ben Hur." However, there are
seats for about three hundred more
persons in the theater this year than
there was last year. so that the attend
ance last night marks new era in To-
cal theatrical circles.
The upstairs seats in the Grand were
all sold several days ago for this per-
Torrance, and while a limited number
of tickets were sold for standing room
last night, a great many persons were
turned away.
OF course 1.-THE Land of Nod" is the
first of the larger musical attractions
to visit Topeka so far this season, and
it was presented by a company which
undoubtedly averaged up better than
the one which came here last year
It was better performance. too, than
has been the average of the attractions
seen so far this year in the nearby
larger cities.
A noticeable feature of the perform
ance last night was the manner in
which the piece was staged. All Of the
large quantity of scenery and proper
ties carried by the company were used
and the piece was put on without the
appearance of being eramped as has
been the case for so many years here
at the former place of amusement.
Another feature which stood out dis
tinctively was that many prominent
people who have not been attending the
local theater in former years we're out
last evening.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-10-13

work rather than through any team
work or interference. Trudgian, the
quarterback Of the team who is an old
player having played on the team for
several years was the star in the Den
yer game a week ago. Moore's work
also helped great deal. He recovered
the ball on a punt and carried 1t over
the Denver goal line after a run of 40
yards. Salberg carried the ball several
time for consistent gains but he had
but little interference and it was due
to the poor defensive work of the Den
yer team that gains were possible The
forward pass was tried three times but
only once did 1t count for anything
Colorado realized 20 yards on the play
al one time.
The game which was to have been
played between Washburn and Fort
Riley next Wednesday afternoon has
been changed to Tuesday. The games
are coming pretty thick on Washburn's
schedule and It will give the blue an
additional day to get in shape for the
Colorado game next Saturday.
Coach Samson. Of the normal, is the
referee in the game this afternoon.
Either Coach Weede or Manager StahI
viii umpire and James Stewart will
probably be head linesman. This is an
unfortunate arrangement
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1906-01-20

.tratrs thas men N.ln So Cut from the
tIttcs and live on the land ana m1r-
49, citirens. when they are 1uelt
about ne land after they gCt oa IT,
Agricultural Louea ION Necccd.
Viewed s-on bo,h star1Dciuts. 30 IS
/. demonstrated and nlggcsuo1aole
aact that American public schools need
Tar more O. practical agriculture. 81
their courses. than thcy nov teach n
ra-t thc majority 20 them 30 not teach
SEricuifure. IN any Cf ics branches al
az TEE teachers themselves. as taCy
az graduated to-day huCw uCthiuc
GO tAe subject Their o5u.atc1ai syS-
trrr IS ir a r-- t-cm Which e. cannot
D. moved except ty q strcr- popular
demand Which il itself mas, GONE
f-oU an i-te-ll1cnr co-Q-cl --SiCl C.
t.e vcrs points ct tre System
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Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1906-01-20

ara charged ur' % tho municipal ac-
count; tllt prices Cr labor and tool
10c many times higher now than in
chat uwc when trusts and combines
were unknown Actors were rated
cXcccdiDSly low. as appears 10y t1e
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1906-01-20
Wesf Point RcHrioas.

The American Meese1ga ire orgnn
q the Annual Tract $ ciety. SAYS lA
"a ar~cruf n the annual presel tation
q Bibles % TIE grallating CLASS 20
tte Cuitef states military Academy 81
Vest Point. that there Is strong re-
nglous atmosphere there. tnat neart5
~ ffrn CADETS arr 1ellbeTs n the
Ycuug Meas Ctristian Asagciatiou.
ana that scout hnlf q then attend
eorre fss~-fy Bibles classes. eonduetel
Nv feadere chosen from among them
( .efye~ who arv 81 tarn enrolled Ia 2
normal Biz ciaEe. taught ~ ths
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Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1906-01-20
~ C--E1RATLD McI-SI-ET POM. -lIT-

s 0---el .I the cC-peritcn- II hangs
size 1y side Vl-h portraits painted %
Stuart and Others OF lnternauoIlll
fame Ms. McKlnley has never seen
Gle or-E.-ai painting. BIT adIires The
Photographic copies. The engraving
herewith presented lacks. o. course. the
fine cllC--s - TIE painting. but the
pisc The expression is stri-lngly in
Tfrssive tl anyone who kuew the be-
loved Mckinley ~ Nfe As before
mentioned. ne remarkable thing is
flat fhe artist created r1e pll.-re from
Photographs ard The result seems 90
those ulo have seen the portrait 90 ID
souetL-rg .-ttle short q. a. Inspiration
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1906-01-20

Icel Chan tlcr Harris only works
when Inspiration seizes him. re has
ro settled l1rary. no study. no oesa.
-o work-rom OF bis own. but 81 every
room ~ as house is 20 be- found a
table with pen. ink ard paper. 50 that
Is ire happy itra comes fO Aln u can
Is -a1r-r and tlel without delay.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1906-01-20

Or. Freler.ck Rowland Marvin mas
one az the rarest ilraries ln the colh-
try ~ contains only about 4.''y
volures. bat r1auy a. them are nfa-
r4lfIcre ara the manuscript are me
ri nroes % g.fted meR and women no
longer living
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1906-01-20

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Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1906-01-20

A parrot which car taik IN t"o
languages. and which has SSs' Zen
,,s.v1ree. hsn been aided 70 the Lond0n
Z0oiozieat Gardens. II II = native Of
Northern India
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-07-18
CLEARING OUT THE POND.

Subscription lists have been opened
defray the expense of removing stumps,
logs and other distractions from the
portion of the river laying between
Turck's woods and VOLTS bridge. In a
few days the water will be drained from
the mill pond, so that, repairs can be
made upon the dam, and wall can be
built along the side of the street border
ing on the pond. The owners of the
small c2aft on the river have taken ad-
vantage of the opportunity to complete
the work of improving the water course
above Turck's woods, and removing the
distractions that have drifted down
since the pond was cleared out couple
of years ago.
1t is estimated that $500 will be re-
qaired to carry out the work. Subscrip-
ton lists are in the hands of Lucius
Bagley and John Knoertzer, who will be
glad to receive contributions from all
who are interested in making the navi-
CATION of the river easier and safer.
A meeting of the subscribers will be
held at the Wright House, Friday night
at eight O'Clock. AT that time plans
will be made for undertaking the inn
provements. 1t is expected that at least
a week will be required to complete the
task. The question of clearing out the
pond has been agitated for years. A
good start has been made, but the job is
only half finished. When it is compile
ted there will be few finer water courses
in the state than the part of Pine river
above Alma
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-07-18
NEW MANUFACTURING PLANT.
Board Of Trade Considering Proposition
Made by Milwaukee Man.

A meeting of the Board of Trade was
held Saturday evening for the purpose
of discussing proposition submitted to
that body by Mr.. Ashley, Of Milwaukee.
Mr.. Ashley is the inventor of a number
of novelties and desires to secure loca-
tion for a factory to manufacture them.
He visited Alma last week and was very
favorably impressed with the situation
here.
At the meeting Saturday night, the
Board of Trade canvassed the matter
thoroughly, but took no definite action,
referring Mr.. Ashley's proposal to the
finance committee. which will report at
a meeting to be held July 2S.
Mr.. Ashley holds patents of several
very ingenious devices. At present they
are being manufactured on contract at
Port Huron and Milwaukee. If the plans
now under consideration are carried out,
a manufacturing plant will be provided
by stock company composed of Alma
citizens The concern will be capitalized
at $4,000, the stock to be sold by SUBJ
scription. Mr.. Ashley will be given the
privilege of taking over 81 per cent of
the stock when the earnings of the plant
equal 10 per cent. of the investment.
Business men who are familiar with the
scheme, are very much interested and
hope for favorable report from the
finance committee.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-07-18

entered more thoroughly into the enjoy
ment of the day than Mr.. Church, who,
despite his many years and his bodily in
firmities, is still keen and alert mentally
and takes lively interest in all that goes
on about him.
Lafayette Church has played a conspic-
uous part in the history of Gratiot county
and Arcadia Township. Coming here in
1854, when the whole region north of St.
Johns was AL unbroken wilderness, he has
witnessed the development of the com
munity from its earliest beginnings to the
present tirle.
Mr.. Church was chosen the first county
treasurer of Gratiot county; he was
present at the first township meeting of
Arcadia township and was elected the first
township treasurer. In May 1855, he
organized the first Sunday school in the
county and he also performed the first
wedding ceremony and conducted the
first funeral held in the township. He
built the first brick farm house in Arcadia
township, which remains today one of the
handsomest farm dwellings in this vicin.
ity He helped to start the village of
Ithaca, building house and starting a
grist mill at that place in company with
Francis Nelson and John Jeffery.
In 1887, at the time that Michigan en-
tered the Union, mr. Church was a resi-
dent OF the territory and voter, but was
unable TO cast vote at the first election.
as he was located i'll an unorganized
township in Clinton County.
Mr.. Church has the unique distinction
OF being an Original son" OF the Revolu-
ton, an honor that few men can claim.
His father, Willard Church, was a native
OF Connecticut and served in the Revolu-
tionary War with distinction. OF 600
patriots who were confined in the famous
prison ship Jersey" he was one of 100
who survived the barbarous treatment of
their British captors.
Mr.. Church served throughout the
Civil War, first as captain of a company
composed of Gratiot County citizens, and
later as chaplain of his regiment.
In recent years Mr.. Church and hi.
wife have lived a retired life, making
their home with their children At pres
ent they live with their youngest son,
Fred, two miles southeast of Alma.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-07-18
PRETTY LAWN PARTY.

Twenty young people were delightfully."-
entertained last Thursday evening at a
lawn party given by Miss Sadie Messin-
ger i'll honor of Miss Louise Jefferson, of
Washington, Ga. The lawn was illumin-
ated by profusion of Japanese lanterns
arranged i'll long rows among the trees.
During the early part of the evening the
guests engaged in various outdoor games
and fortune teller, stationed in a tent at
a corner of the lawn, disclosed the past
and cleverly unveiled the future of each
one present.
Delicious refreshments were served in
the dining room. They consisted of
chicken salad, bread and butter sand
wiches, olives, ice cream, cake and coffee.
The dining was tastefully decorated. the
color scheme being red. The
guests were seated at small tables.
Tiny Japanese Lanterns were suspended
from the chandeliers and red shades sof-
tened the brilliancy of the electric lights.
Dainty and unique souvenir cards, which
were designed and painted in water colors
by Miss Grace Messenger, were used in
choosing partners for supper. After sup
per, the games and music served to pass
the remainder of the evening.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-07-18
Celebrated by Lafayette Church
Monday-FamiIy Reunion in
Honor of Event.
MANY RELATIVES PRESENT
One Of Gratiot County's Oldest and
andlM0st Highly Respected
Citizens.

On Monday a large company of rela-
tives gathered at the home of Avalon
Church, four miles south of Alma, to
celebrate the nnetieth birthday of I.afay-
ette Church, one of the oldest and best
known residents of Gratiot county. Ac-
cording to a long standing custom, Mr.
Church's birthday was made the occasion
of family reunion OF the children,
grandchildren and great grandchildren
who were present eight were from Trav-
erse City, two from Petoskey, five from
Bay City, one from East Saginaw, two
from Chicago and three from Birming-
ham, Ala. The rest are all residents of
Gratiot county. Sixty of the immediate
relatives were in attendance at the reunion.
Mr. and Mrs. Avalon Church dispensed
royal hospitality and the event was
most pleasant one. None of the guests
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-07-18
COMPLETING ST. MARY'S CHURCH.

Last week George S. Young re-
ceived from Rev. Father Troy Of
Hemlock the contract for erecting
the belfry on ST Mary's Catholic
church and making the building ready
for occupancy Mr.. Young commenc-
ed work with a force of carpenters
last week, and good progress has been
made.
He has been engaged to complete
the exterior and will fit up the in
terror so that services can be held
in the church after August 20.
The corner stone of St. Mary's
church was laid in 1908. The build
ing is constructed OF cement blocks
and its exterior dimensions are 40x60
feet. When completely furnished the
total cost will be over $4,000.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-07-18

Next Sunday morning the pastor OF
the Methodist church will preach on
"What the World Owes to Methodism ;.
Good music will be provided.
Little Helen Harrison, five years of age,
had the misfortune to fall from a box and
badly dislocate her elbow. DIR. Lamb set
the arm and the child is doing nicely at
this writing
w. ]. Meichers, of the Union Tele-
phone Co, has leased the residence
property formerly occupied by Prof. J.
w. Ewing, and will remove his family
here from Saginaw sometime next week.
A spread up the river was given by Miss
Velma Sharp, Monday evening, in honor
of Miss Kershaw, of Detroit. The party
went in boats and landed at the pines.
built fire and ate their excellent supper,
after which they told stories and had
general good time until il was time to
return to their homes in the city.
Mrs. Harvey Davis and two chill
dren left Thursday for Lansing to
visit Mrs. Davis sister at that place.
Miss Lydia Livesay left for her
home i'll Adrian after a visit with Miss
Edythe Adams of the Sanitarium
during the graduating exercises of
the nurses.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-07-18
A RECORD BREAKER.

Without question the Gratiot County
Sunday School Excursion will be the
greatest excursion everpulled out of this
county. Ii is expected that at least one
thousand people will take advantage Of
the cheapest rate to Frankfort and re-
turn ever offered.
Enough cars will be provided so that
all will have seats. In order that all es-
innate of the probable number can be
made, it would be we'll TO purchase
tickets several days in advance. Tickets
on sale at j. L. Pollasky, Chas. Rhodes,
and +. l.. Convis.
Don't forget the date: Wednesday,
July 25th.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-07-18
VETERAN COMMITS SUICIDE.
Ira Livingstone of Forest Hill Stays His
Horse and Takes His own Life.

Early Wednesday morning the body of
Ira Livingstone, an aged farmer living
near Forest Hill, was discovered in an in
frequented spot north OF Summerton.
Mr., Livingstone had been missing since
Monday night and Wednesday morning a
party was organized to search for him.
A horse belonging to the dead man was
found first, tied to tree with bullet
hole through its brain The searchers
next came upon the charred remains of a
buggy and harness and further away
they found the lifeless form of the owner
lying on the ground with revolver by
his side. Three empty shells in the re-
volver and a fatal wound in the head
showed that the old mans death was self
inflicted
Dependency resulting from domestic
troubles are supposed TO have been the
cause of the suicide. About year ago
Mr.. Livingstone married for the second
time. The couple disagreed with regard
to the ownership of horse and buggy
and early last week the husband went to
live at the home of his daughter, who re-
sides near Forest Hill. At late hour
Monday night he returned home, took the
horse and buggy from the barn and pro-
ceeded to the place where he took his life
An examination of the body showed that
death had probably occurred about 60
hours previous to the discovery of the
corpse.
AT an adjourned coroner's inquest held
Saturday afternoon, verdict was rem
dered to the effect that Ira Livingstone
came to his death by his own hand
The jury was composed of L. w. Lake,
J. w. Doane, Ronald Harks, A. Minnick,
w. Allen and Dennis Fitzgerald
Mr.. Livingstone was seventy years
old. He had lived on a farm in
the vicinity of Forest Hill for many years.
He was veteran of the Civil War and
drew pension of S24 100 per month He
bore good reputation among his acquain-
tances, who were deeply shocked by his
tragic death.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-07-18
DEATH OF MRS. FAUCETT.

Thursday night Mrs Elizabeth c.
Faucet died at the home of
her son, {. p. Faucett The
deceased was nearly "a years of age.
She had been an invalid for several
years past and death brought an end
TO long period OF suffering Mrs.
Faucet was resident of Gratiot and
Isabella counties for the past 25 years,
coming to Alma from the vicinity of
Shepherd three years ago. She leaves
one son, c. =. Faucet of this city
TIE funeral was held Saturday morn
ing from Mr.. Faucets residence and
the interment took place at Salt River
cemetery, Shepherd.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-07-18
EXHIBITION CONTEST.

A large group of amused spectators
watched an interesting duel between two
teams of the fire department Friday even
ing on State street near the Wright
House /. Fink, Shorty" Fay and w.
w. Caple were the members of one team,
and opposed to them were Arthur Rogers,
Joseph Sartor, Jr., and Bert Thompson.
Each team laid 200 feet of hose, and with
streams of water attempted to prevent
the other bunch of fire fighters from get
ting over the cross walks onthe opposite
sides of Superior street. The contest
lasted for over ten minutes, until Fink,
Fry and Caple succeeded in drenching
their opponents and driving them back.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-07-18

The regular monthly business of
Rev Elders Sunday school class, con
sisting entirely of young ladies. was
held at the home of Miss Myra Carl
The following officers were elected
President, NJ. Louise Hood; secre-
tady. Winnie Washburn; treasurer,
Clara Munroe. The company assem-
bled on the porch. which was taste
fully decorated and lighted with Jan
ancse lanterns. Ice cream and cake
was served the crowd and a good time
reported.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-07-18

The following guests have arrived
recently at the Sanitarium: w. X.
Weldon, wife and son, and Mrs. C. M.
Weldon, of Ladonia, Texas; G. X. Shet-
terly, Durand; J. V. Botto and wife, of
Peoria, ILL.,; Miss Louise Whittemore, of
Chicago; Albert Williamson and wife.
Cincinnati, o. Mrs. h. M. Hobart of
Grand Rapids, is at the Sanitarium as
the guest of her nephew, DR.. Felch.
Harold w. Smith of Grand Rapids, was
in town over Sunday visiting his sister,
Miss Jessie Smith, one of the nurses.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-07-18

Mrs. J. II. Seaver, of Ithaca, visited
Mrs. J. A. Hayt, Friday, at the home of
Mrs Hayt's daughter, Mrs. +. l.. Convis.
In the afternoon Mrs. Convis gave porch
party i'll their honor. Ten ladies were
present and an ENJOYABLE time had by all.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-07-18
CANDIDATE FOR COUNTY CLERK

Position the Republican Ticket Through the Primaries be
Held September 4th
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-07-18

o. l.. Convis and wife are III Chicago
this week, attending the furniture exhi-
bition.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1906-11-09
A GIRL HEROINE.

The following story Of the heroism
displayed by a Nebraska girl is taken
from an article in the Womans Home
Companion, entitled True Stories Of
Heroic School-teachers:
Louise Royce, the youngest OF the
three girlish heroines, had but three
small pupils in attendance at the lit
tie country school-honse, three miles
west of Plainview. Nebraska. over
which she presided that day. When
the storm, previously unnoticed, sud
denly broke, in the middle OF the
morning session, bey first thought
was for her charges. Wrapping them
in every warm garment that could
be mustered, the brave girl attempted
to carry them to the nearest house.
But the storm was already so Sc
we're as to render the task impossi-
BILE Blinded and beaten by the
singing. whip-like snow fragments,
torn and tossed by the bitter wind
blasts, confused and imprisoned by
the wagering. shifting but impene-
trable snow curtains, the way was
speedily lost. All day and all night
did the heroic girl wander, never let
ting go her grasp Of the helpless
children, until-the end came.
zone Of the little boys died in the
night. despite her frenaied efforts to
relieve and save him; then the second
boy succumbed to the horrible cold
and exposure, and at last, Just as the
day broke. the little girl breathed her
last. Then the poor teacher, long
since stripped of every available gar
ment for the sake Of the children.
sank down. utterly oyerwrought and
exhausted in the tempting, up-piling
snow. Daylight and the partial ces-
sation of the tempest brought help
from a nearby farmhouse the farm
house she had striven so long and so
vainly to reach-but she was terribly
MANNED and frozen, and IL was nee.
essary to amputate both legs