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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-02-13
SPRING PREPARATIONS.

Big preparations are being made for
spring building by the different contrac-
tors in Alma and there will be an unpre-
cedented number of houses erected in
various sections of the city.
The boom is most promising in the
eastern part of town in and north of Alma
Heights. Stone, piles of lumber and
cement blocks are appearing and vacant
lots promise to be speedily occupied.
The majority of proposed houses will
be seven and eight-room dwellings to ac-
comodate the class of people who will be
most probable to occupy them. Stone is
already on the ground, opposite the Man
ufacturing plant, which is the location of
the new Hay Press concern, and ground
will be broken for the foundations lust as
soon as the hrst spring thaw is here.
This new concern will bring people here
who must have homes. This, and many
other similar reasons, explains why this
section is being built up so rapidly.
Caple < Soule will not undertake con-
tracing to any extent next spring but
state that they will put up several houses
for themselves.
{. ii. Decker states that he will build
two houses on Michigan Ave. One on
each side of the George Ogden property.
These will be eight-room houses and are
not contracted for as yet.
Hall * Sharrar's addition will also find
itself incumbered with few houses by
the coming fall. Mr.. Sharrar states that
they will build several seven-room dwell
ings.
Contractor NJ. Cross, who was injured
by fall last summer, was unable to
carry out his building plans at that time.
but states that he will build four houses
in the eastern section.
G. s. Youngs can make no definite
statements at this tire, but he builds so
extensively every spring that we can ex-
pect to hear from him later.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-02-13
BEST IN ITS HISTORY.

AT the annual meeting of stockholders
of the Advance Thresher Company of
Battle Greek the statements read showed
that the company had done the largest
business during the past year of any in
its history and that the affairs of the
company are i'll an exceedingly satisfac-
tory condition III every way. The follow
ing directors were reelected: A. w.
Wright, 5. O. Bush, b. T. Skinner,
Charles Il. Thomas, Minard La Fever,
w. T. Knowlton. NJ. VI. Lewis and Chas.
{. Green. Officers: A. w. Wright,
president; S. .. Bush, vice president; B..
I. Skinner, secretary and treasurer and
Charles f.. Thomas, attorney.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-02-13
TWELVE COMMANDMENTS.

| Following are the twelve command
ments which thoroughly indicate the
business side of the mail order concerns
|. You shall sell your farm produce
for cash wherever you can, but not to
us; we do not buy from you.
,. You shall believe our statements
and buy all you need from us because
we want to be good to you. although we
are not acquainted with you.
3. You shall send the money in ad-
vance TO give rs a chance to set the
goods from the factory with your money,
and meanwhile you will have to wait
patiently few weeks because that is
our business method.
4. You shall advertise us at all times
and in all places.
.. You shall buy your church bells
and interior church fixtures from us and
forward the money in advance, for that
is our business method.
6. You shall collect from the business
men in your vicinity as much money as
you can for the benefit of your churches.
Although we get more money from you
than they do, still it's against our rules
to donate money for building country
churches.
Z. You shall buy your tools from us
and be your own machanic in order to
drive the mechanic from your vicinity
for we wish il so.
s. You will induce your neighbor to
buy everything from us, as we have
room for more money.
8. You shall often look at the.beautiful
pictures in our catalogue so..your wishes
will increase and you will send in big
order, although you are not in i'm
mediate need of the goods; otherwise
You might have some left TO buy neces-
sary goods of your loo al merchants.
10. You shall have the mechanic who
repairs the goods you buy from rs book
the bill, so that you can send the money
Tor his labor to us for new goods, other
wise he will not notice our influence.
o. You shall believe us in preference I
10 your local merchants.
IL. You shall, in case of accident,
sickness or need, apply to local dealers
'or aid and credit, as we do not know
rou,-Michigan Tradesman.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-02-13
DISTRICT NO 4 PINE RIVER.

Report of school district, No. 4, Pine
River, for the month ending Feb. /:
Number of days taught 20, number OF
pupils enrolled 30. Total days attend
ance 1867. Average daily attendance,
"a. Those neither absent nor tardy.
Bernice Adams, John Wilke, A. /. Co
hoon, Eta Johnson, Harlow Raycraft.
Roy Mills, Maude Veeder and Ray Ray
craft. Those tardy but not absent are
Willie and Helen Wright, Edna Wilke,
Nina Cohoon and Hazel Wilke.
LAvINA JOHNSON, Teacher.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-02-13
SKATING PARTY.

The Epler skating rink was the scene
OF pleasant skating party last Thursday
night. The party was given by Miss
Harriet Lancashire of this place to Miss
Knowlton of Saginaw, who is the guest
of her sister, Mrs. II. c. Richardson. The
party assembled at s p. m. and all enjoy
ed the skating until $50, when dainty re-
freshmants were served by the hostess.
AT Io:3o the party left the rink, all agree
ing that they had had most entertaining
evening.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-02-13
ANNUAL MEETING.
''AlIlia

The first annual meeting of the Alma
Board of Trade, will be held on Tuesday
evening, Feb. 20, 1907, at the City Hall
at O'Clock, for the purpose of clecting
twelve directors for the ensuing year, and
for the transaction of such other business
as may properly come before the meeting.
By ORDER OF
T. w. MARsH, Manager
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-02-13
january 1902

Not only has the surplus grown, but
all other departments of the institution
have felt the benefit of the prosperous
times and increased proportionately until
the total footings shown in the January
statement exceed those of any other of
Gratiot county's excellent banks. This
is matter of local pride and one which
shows the people of Alma and vicinity to
be located in one of the prosperous spots
of the Wolverine state.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-02-13
TAXPAYERS NOTICE.

l can be found at the office of the
City Clerk, every Friday until March
rst, to receive your taxes.
J. A. BAKER, City Treasurer.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-02-13
SOLID FINANCIALLY.
The First State Bank of Alma shows
Steady Increase i'm Surplus.

The statement of the First State Bank
OF this city published in the RECORD last
week is an excellent criterion of the
prosperous condition of the people
in and adjacent to Alma. Organized in
1902 as State Bank the surplus of the
institution has increased steadily as fol-
lows
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-02-13

About IS skaters gathered at the rink
on Monday night, and enjoyed another
party given by Mrs. J. II. Lancashire and
Mrs. Francis King. Refreshments we're
served at 9;3o the party breaking up at
1850.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-02-13
NOTICE.

i wish to announce to the people Of
Alma and vicinity that have purchased
the dental practice of the late DIR. Kelly
and will be located at his former Office,
which will be opened Monday. Feb. rs.
DIR. MAYNARD PRrNcLE.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-02-13
BIG EVENT FORK. OPP. LODGE

The district meeting of the K. of p
Lodge was held IN the lodge rooms in
this city last evening and was great
success. The meeting was in charge Of
Grand Chancellor Abbey of Kalamazoo
First rank was conferred on a class oi
about twenty-five candidates and the
Grand Lodge ranks on all Past Chancel.
lors wishing the same. The out of town
lodges that were invited to send dele.
gates were Clare. Mt. Pleasant, Ithaca,
and ST. Louis. Coleman was also sent
an invitation, but owing to poor train
service were unable to be present.
After the M. eting all of the guests ad-
journed TO the vacant store rooms in the
Lancashire block and enjoyed sump-
tious banquet which was served bv the
Pythian Sisters. Altogether it was one
OF the most successful meetings the lodge
has ever had in the city. Following
is the programme which took place at
the banquet:
Toast-master-John ID. Spinney.
Address of Welcome in behalf of Grand
Lodge officers and visiting nights-Hon
Kelly 5. Searl OF Ithaca.
Lodge Dues-Frank B. Doherty of
Clare.
Pythian Sisters-Fred Russet of Mt.
Pleasant.
The Uniform Rank-How it can best
be sustained and the benefit of il to the
Subordinate Lodge-Fred Griswold of
Ithaca.
The Joiner--Geo. S. Aldrich, St. Louis.
Remarks by Grand Chancellor p. L.
Abbey and other Grand officers.
The special train from the north
brought about IT'S passengers TO attend
the banquet given by the Pythian Sisters
in the Lancashire block last evening.
Arrangements had only been made to seat
I55 and the ladies were unable to accom-
modate all at the first table. Those who
could not be seated were royalty enter
tained otherwise however.
The banquet was pleasant affair and
enjoyed in proportion. The dies Sc rved
a four-course spread. The decorations
were very artistic, the colors being red,
blue, white and yellow bunting draped
pm the ceilings and walls. -he tables
we're garnished with smiax and pink and
white carnations. The brilliantly lighted
room and the pleasant scene enacted
there will not soon be forgotten by the
and the Pythian Sisters are to
be congratulated upon their ability to
conduct an affair of that kind.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-02-13

Will be at Chadwick's Office Feb. 20 to
collect taxes. J. J. HAcKETT,
Arcadia township.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-02-13

Largest variety Valentines at
Rhodes.
Arizona republican., 1907-09-28
THE TIME TO ADVERTISE.

If Phoenix is going to make use of eastern visitors on the coast know what an admirable locality this is, it can not begin too early. Even after all preparations have been made it will take some time to put plans into effect and by that time. unless they are carried out at orce. the persons desired to be reached will either have established themselves in California or have returned to their eastern homes. If there was ever a time when this valley could be advertised with pros pect of magnificent results it is now and unless it is done now, it can not be done with as great effectiveness for a year.
 In one way or another the Salt Riv- CT valley has been brought to the not ice of the whole country until one can hardly find a locality in which some one is not partially informed regarding it, but the information is generally of a nebulous character. The advertise ment of our resources, of the oppor- tunities here for making money have been only spasmodic and every expe- rienced advertiser knows that that kind of advertising is the least bene- ficial. The medical journals have kept before the country the climatic advantages of this part of Arizona but that is a feature of the valleys eX- cellence which is not now so much to the point as is the fact that this is a good place for healthy people to live and thrive in.
Arizona republican., 1907-09-28
N Q C E.

Water users, under the Arizona, Salt River Valley and Maricopa Can als. are notified that on october 1st. and continuing until the 16th day of the month. the Reclamation Service will be prepared to make contracts for water service for the ensuing winter season. which will end May 15. 1908. The charge for service will be s1.OO per acre for all lands which have been subscribed to the Salt River Valley Water Users Association and which are not delinquent for non-payment of any dues or assessments levied by the association. otherwise, the rate will be SIPS per acre. LOUIS C. HILL
 Supervising Engineer.
Arizona republican., 1907-09-28
The Farmers Wife

b very careful about her chuyn- Ehs scalds 1t thoroughly after using, and gfves 1t 8 sun bath to sweeten 1t. She kncwh that if her churn is sour it will taint the butter that Is made in 1t. The stomach Is . churn. In the stomach and digestive and nutritive tracts are performed pro- cesses which are almost exactly like the churning of butter. Is 1t not apparent then that If this stomach-churn Is foul .t makes fou. all which is put into 1t?
 The evil of foul stomach is not alone the bad taste in the mouth and the foul breath caused by it, but the corruption O! the pure current of blood and the 6issem- nation of disease throughout the body. Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery makes the sour and foul stomach sweet. It does for the stomach what the washing and sun bath do for the echurn-absolutely removes every tainting or corrupting ele- ment In this way 1t cares blotches, pimples, eruptions. scrofulous swellings, sores, or open eating ulcers and all humors or diseases arising from bad blood.
 If you have bitter. nasty, foul taste In your mouth, coated tongue, foul breath, are weak and easily tired, feel depressed and Respondent, have frequent headaches, di1zy attacks, gnawing or distress in stom- ach, constipated or irregular bowels, sour or bitter risinSs after eating and poor appetite, these symptoms. or any consider able number of them, indicate that you arc suffering from billousncss, torpid or lazy liver with the usual accompanying inii- gestion, or dyspepsia and their attendant derangements.
 The eest &2s2s. .kp9Xp 70 medical seI- ence f6f tne iff1 tY Ihe Above symptOms si1 co1d ions, as aftSslIdI I5e MritiGss of leading Ie3cbeEQDi lQractltioEsTs N all the several schools ot pedicI pracnce. 6aYe been skll!lllIE> Ald halmQplnusly coBblned lD pI. Rielce.a MedlcN nisc0YelY. That this Is absolutely true will be readily proven to your satisfaction If you yin but mail postal eard request to Dr. R. V. Pierce. Buffalo. N. Y., for a free copy of his booklet of extraS,s from tho standard medical authorities, giving the names of all the ingredients entering into his world-famed medicines and show ing what the most eminent medical men of the age say of them.
Arizona republican., 1907-09-28
A PHOENIX ROMANCE.

There was a young man in Phoenix, A. T.. Who fell in love with a beautiful She" Now She" was in favor of joint state hood. But her dad was opposed, so it did no good. 70. pa-a-pa." she sighed. do con- sent" then she cried. But hard hearted papa her wishes de-
 nied. Said he. "The young man is all right. my dear. But he lacks the dough. so he can't
 come here" Then the maiden fair was so deep in despair That she even forgot to Marcel her hair. The youth. so brave, raised his hand
 to the sky And swore with her dad he'd be even or die. But one day by chance the old man Ntll uONH To the Valley Pride Creamery (best
 in the town). The youth, as Fate willed ii, was in
 the same place. And out in the milk room they met
 face to face. But there was no fierce and terrible
 fight. For the old man said. My boy. you're
 all right; A young man with such creamery
 judgment as you, Has my full permission to make love
 to Sue" Soon the wedding bells were ringing
 a chime;
 She wore orange blossoms and a
 dress of white silk At the date of this rhyme they've
 been married some time. And-they buy none but Valley
 Pride Pasteurized Milk.
 By the Valley Pride Poet.
Arizona republican., 1907-09-28
HOw'S This :!

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for any case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh cure.
 F. J. CHENEY & co, Toledo. O. We the undersigned, nave known F. J. Cheney for the last b years, and be- lieve him perfectly honorable in all busi- ness transactions and financially able to carry out any obligations made by his firm.
 WALDING, KINNAN & MARVIN,
 Wholesale Druggists. Toledo. O. Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally. acting directly upon the blood and mu- cous surfaces of the system. Testimo- nials sent free. Price 15c per bottle. Sold by all Druggists.
 Take Halls Family Pills for coDstipa- ton
Arizona republican., 1907-09-28

The Albuquerque Journal has en- gagged in the consideration of men for the second places on the presidential tickets. Why not take up things in their regular order? Why complicate the situation until We have dispelled the vaugeness which envelops the heads Of tickets?
Arizona republican., 1907-09-28

Baron =SJnm is mentioned as the probable successor to Baron Speck von Sternberg at Washington. If he brings a few cases of his celebrated at the Capitol.
Arizona republican., 1907-09-28

Editor Charles Emory smith. some time postmaster general. wants to see General Henr- C. COrbin elected to congress from the sixth district of Ohio. lie tells the Philadelphians that President Mckinley leaned on the gen eral. consulting him not only about army matters, but about other mat ters. General Corbin would be a na- tional representative" he says.
Arizona republican., 1907-09-28

Attorney General Bonaparte. who has been airing some very eccentric views recently. reminds the Spring field Republican of certain profess ors of the University of Chicago" That IS ore O. the severest reflections of Judgment recently published.
Arizona republican., 1907-09-28
RAMSEY'S SWALLOWS SoID

This is to certify that I have sold 10 Jno. W. Block and F.. F. Van Kirk. stations. Russel Me. trotting horse. and Rimbault, the Percheron stallion, and all outstanding bills will be pay able to F.. F. Van Kirk at John T. Dunlap's office, or to Jno. W. Block at Metropolitan stables
 H. O. RAMSEY.
Arizona republican., 1907-09-28

Marriage is seldom a failure if nei- ther party to the contract has any fool relations to butt in.-Chicago News.
Arizona republican., 1907-09-28

Nothing pleascs a large woman more than to have a man call her dear lit- tie girl.-Chicago News.
Arizona republican., 1907-09-28

We trust that the New York Yacht club is not manifesting symptoms of cold feet
Arizona republican., 1907-09-28
BARR'S RANCH

Health seekers camp. Individual tent houses with board. $500 Der week. Furnished tents for housekeep- ing. One mile from postoffice: one block from Brill car line.
 l2th street and California avenue.
Arizona republican., 1907-09-28

Buy a box Of Donofrio's Cactus Candy,
 Send 70 wifey back at home. And she'll know of her you're thinking, Tho in Phoenix chance to roam.
Arizona republican., 1907-09-28

F. F. PASCOE. Notary Public. Con
 veyancing a specially. Acknowledg-
 ments taken. 11O North Center St.
Arizona republican., 1907-09-28
p5oEES SsIoEaL
NOTARY PUBLIC.

DIR. W. s. LOWE. Veterinarian. Office 17 N. 1st Ave. Office Phone. Red 1928 Res. Phone. County A.
Arizona republican., 1907-09-28

] q. A. King, Assayer & MetaIlurgist Mining Milling, Smelling and Irrigation Machinery IS Y. second Ave. Phoenix Ariz-
Arizona republican., 1907-09-28

J ". .CRESSHAW-Attorn at Law Office
 2lO2ll Fleming Building. Phoenix Arizona
The Newark journal., 1907-05-03

and that some portions of the land be placed in cultivation; and that the fencing be repaired, using what rails there is so far as they will extend and completing fence with posts and wire. ,
 And the above report, having been read in our hearing, the same was by the grand jury ap- proved.
 We have examined into all the crimes and misdemeanors that we had information had been com- mitted, and in every case, where, in our judgement the evidence was sufficient, we have found true bills.
 J. A. KANEAsTER, Foreman. w. E. DoDD, Clerk.
The Newark journal., 1907-05-03
NEWARK MAN FINED

All last week there was crowd of young fellows hanging around the pool room. They were sup posed to be here to pick berries but gambling seemed to be their purpose. One R. Brewer, of Newark, was caught in the act Sunday, and he spent Sunday night in the town calaboose. Mon day he was fined $10.00 and costs. which amounted to SIS. 20 besides his lawer fee. Atty. Cleveland represented Brewer and Atty. Rachels the state. The case was tried Monday before Squire Rudd. The rest of the crowd left for parts unknown. .-,Judsonia Ad- vance.
The Newark journal., 1907-05-03
ENGINEER KILLED IN WRECK

Hoxie, April 26.-Early last evening Iron Mountain freight train No. 357, southbound, ran into an open switch at Avery's spur, north of Moark, turning the engine over, derailing b cars loaded with merchandise, kill ing Engineer w. w. Brown, seri- ously injuring Conductor Spence and slightly injuring Fireman Mipica and two brakeman.
 Passenger traffic was delayed 10 hours.
The Newark journal., 1907-05-03
The Village Blacksmith
Fl. JOHLE

Is the man who has the tools of the latest type to do all kinds of Black smithing up-to- date. Horse shoeing a specially and all kinds of blow, wagon and carriage work. Can shrink your tires, when they get loose, in less time than anyone else. All work warrant ed, and done at reasonable price. AL so agent for the Combination Jack, a tool that every farmer needs. Your patronage will be appreciated.
The Newark journal., 1907-05-03
A GOOD RAT TALE

Saratoga, April D. Mr. Eld- ridge Taylor moved crib of corn one day last week and 275 rats and zine tub full of mice were killed by the school boys and dogs. Forty bushels of the grain had been destroyed by these pestifeous rodents.
The Newark journal., 1907-05-03
Don't Pay Alimony

to be divorced from your appen- dix. There will be do occasion for it if you keep your bowls re- gular with Dr. Kings New Life Pills. Their action Is so gentle that the appendix never has cause to make the least complaint. Guaranteed by J. I. Sturdivant druggist. 25c. Try them.
The Newark journal., 1907-05-03
STATES FINANCES GROWING LOW
Reports From Little Rock Indicate That the State Treasury Will
 Soon be Empty

Little Rock, April 26.-There is less than S100, ,000in the general revenue fund of the state today, according to estimates from re liable sources on the part of those who are keeping up with the financial condition of the state. On April 22, last Monday, the general revenue fund consisted of sum we're little more than $117,- GOO. During the week the ex- penses of the state have reduced that sum to a figure less that S100,0O0.
 That there will be a deficit sooner than had been at first pre- dicted is now almost certain. It had been generally believed before that the cash in the general revenue fund would not be wholly gone before the first day of June. With less than $1O0,000 on hand now, and Is more days of the legislative session to be paid for, this sum will be reduced to about 5000.
 The regular monthly pay roll of the state will have to be met on May 1, and that will reduce the sum to about $25. 1000. The cur rent expenses thereafter will prob ably clean out the cash box by the middle of May.
 It will be after July 15 before there is any revenue of note to be received at the state treasurer's office. However, at that time the sheriffs and collectors will be com ing in with their regular collec- tions, and the state will again have ample funds for all purposes.
 It is estimated that the present legislature will cost the state $50, 900. Before the legislature convened there was a sum of S25,- 900 left over from the appropria- tion for contingent expenses of the legislature of two year ago. A bill was passed in the early days of the present session appropriat- ing S100,000 for contingent ex- penses of the present session. These funds have been drawn against until there is about S22,- GOO of the S125, ,00O left to be paid out before second contingent appropriation Is necessary. Under estimate this sum will be insuffi- cient to meet the expense until the end Of the SeSslOn, and second appropriation will be necessary.
 None of the committees to in- vestigate the financial condition of the state have submitted their re- ports, and no investigation has been conducted. Treasurer Yates issued a statement on the first of this month to the effect that there was then S15O,000 in the general revenue fund.
 This statement by the treasurer has been generally accepted and has figured in many of the argu- ments on the floor which arose over appropriations, has never yet been succ s3fully assailed.