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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-05-08

THE PROBATE COURT FOR THE coc~ry or
CRATIOT.
In the matter Of the estate Of william Kelly.
deceased
Notice Is hereby given that six months from
the f2th day OF March. A. d. 1905. have been
allowed for creditors 10 present their claims
against said deceased 10 said court for cNamina-
ton and adjustment and that all creditors of
said deceased are required to present their claims
To said court at the probate office. in the village
Of Ithaca in said county ON or before the nth
day of September A ID. 1917. and that said
claims will be heard by said court Thursday
the 18th day Of September A u. 1907. at 'ten
O'Clock in the forenoon
Dated March 18th. A. ID rqO7
ISAAC = SEANER
Judge OF Probote
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-05-08
SOCIOLOGICAL
The New View Of Charity.


In his foreword In the last Issue Of
Charities. Editor Devine urges the new
view Of charity This is the view
which seeks to ''see life plainly and
see it whole" Ii makes Of charity In
nh imperfect world full OF adverse
conditions. which are In large part an
evil Inheritance. IA type OF anticipa-
tory justice" which Is not only TO light
en- intolerable burdens. but bring oppor-
tunlty to the child of unfavorable hered-
ity and environment; not only TO deal
with individuals who suffer. but with
social conditions which tend to per
petuate crime, pauperisn and degen-
eracy. In the new view cooperation
IL the keynote. and its purpose Is not
the mechanism OF charity. but the end
TO be accomplished. The old view was
that the depraved man Is the natural
man and that some families are In
herently superior to others. The new
view holds that there are no differ
ences between the poor man and his
normal neighbors which can't be rap
Idly obliterated.
What Good Does II Dor
This IL the question asked 10y Brand
Whitlock. the reform mayor of Toledo.
Ia redhot analysis OF our existing
penal system In the May Everybody's.
He pictures the typical police court
scene. with lts cynical and sarcastic
Judge. it, lnsIncere aud callous law.
yers and officials. its nIppant reporters
and the melancholy procession OF so
called criminals. He marvels nj the
confused morals Of imposing nne and
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-05-08
SQUIRRELS VERSUS BIRDS.

We have been watching with consid-
cradle interest controversy that Is
being carried on through the columns
OF paper In nearby town relative to
the red squirrel One correspondent
holds that, due TO protective laws, they
have become positive nuisance with
In the city limits-destroy the eggs,
young and nests OF all the much priced
song birds, are as bad as pest OF rats
when Il comes to eating and scattering
grain i'm his barn, while they also dig
mp his lawn and make 1t unsightly.
His friend. who is especially fond OF
the squirrels. states that the damage to
the birds is exaggerated. while the
little animals are very cute and grace
full Ever since one morning last sum-
mer. when we picked up couple OF
half grown grosbeaks whose heads
had been bitten through by maraud-
Ing red squirrel. we have had mighty
little love for the tribe In spite OF
their agility and cuteness. Give us the
birds and their sweet songs every time.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-05-08
RIGHT BREATHING CURES CATARRH

simple Way to Kill Catarrhal Germs i'm
Nose, Throat and Lungs.
The only natural and common sense
method known for the cure of catarrhal
troubles is Hy-o-mei. 1t is breathed
through an ingenious pocket inhaler, so
that its medical air reaches the most
remote air-cells of the nose, throat and
lungs, killing all catarrhal germs, sooth-
ing the irritated mucous membrane. and
restoring a healthy condition.
Hy-o-mei goes right TO the spot where
the catarrhal germs are present in the
nose. throat and lungs and destroys the
germs so that perfect health is soon re-
stored.
A complete Hy-o-mei outfit with in
haler costs but Sl.Oo and is sold by
Chas. Rhodes under guarantee 10 refund
the money unless the remedy gives sat
isfaction.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-05-08

confession, mentioning certain brokers
with whom he had placed securities,
and in short time the company was
able to reclaim many of the missing
papers at a sacrifice Of $4,000 paid to
those who had received them innocent
ly. Later Oliver NJ. bennett, Wall
street broker was arrested on the
charge OF having received part of the
stolen bonds, as some OF them had
been found under the mattress Of his
bed at hotel. 1t came out that Doug
lass, bennett & Reardon was the name
OF a supposed partnership which
had been depositing securities in large
amounts with brokers to cover mar
gins on stock speculations. 1t Is init
mated that the lootlng OF the trust
company had been going on for a long
time, and that the losses VIII run much
higher than the figure officially ac-
knowledged.
Chicago Bankers Sentenced.
officials Of the Bank OF America,
which had brief existence at Chicago
In 1908. have been found guilty OF fraud
81 900 fine and two years imprisOn-
ment is imposed on Judge Abner
Smith. president, and G.. +. Sorrow,
vice president
Navy Uniform Not Immune.
Judge Swcetland in the superior
court at Providence, X. l.. has decided
that Chief Woman BuenZle. who was
barred from a Newport amusement
hall because he wore the uniform of
the United States navy, can recover
AT law only the price OF his admission.
The judge holds that proprietors of
such places may admit or exclude
whom they choose and that the man In
naval uniform has no special rights.
This is the case In which President
Roosevelt aud naval officers took Il
great interest, subscribing to the legal
expenses Of the prosecution.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-05-08
LECAL-CRIMINAL


senator 0orah Inoicteu.
Although extraordinary efforts APP
pear to have been made tn keep. from
the public the fact, II became known
that United States Senator sBorah had
been Indicted for violation OF the laws
governing the acquisition OF public
lands. together with President Barber
of the Barber Lumber company OF
Wisconsin and Its manager, l.. G..
Chapman. who was already In jail for
contempt because he refused 10 pro
duce the companys records. Senator
Borah had been counsel for this com
bany. Friends OF the senator had
asked for delay on account OF his con
'nedtion, with the approaching Meyer
Hay wood trial. he being employed as
special counsel for the prosecution. Ii
was also reported that the late ex-
Governor Steunenberg had been inter
ested IN these land operations On the
10Th inst the government brought suit
100000. which had been patented 10
the lumber company.
Benedict Gin,beI's Death.
Following his arrest at New York for
alleged assault upon boy and for at
tempted bribery OF the police. Benedict
Glmbel. member Of the wealthy firm
Of Glmbel Bros. OF Philadelphia. cut
his throat and wrists while staying in
Hoboken hotel under an assumed
name. He was found and taken to a
hospital where no seemed fO have a
chance OF recovery. but later died.
The members OF his family who were
summoned said his mind had been
wrong for several months
Arrest In Marvin Boy Case.
Frank II. Butler, formerly a farm
hand employed by DR.. Horace Marvin
near Dover, Del. whose son, Horace
Marvin. Jr.. disappeared on March ,
without ever having been found up
to this time. was arrested on board the
river steamer where he worked ms a
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-05-08

for its protec-
ton or as atone
rnent for wrong
doing or to make
people good.
Mr.. Whitlock
points 10 the
endless and UNI
diminished pro-
cession OF Grim
inals" as proof
that the method
Is at least inef-
fectiye. In spite
of all the talk
about the "crim-
inal class" Mr..
Whltlock insists
that there Is no
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-05-08
Don't Pay Allmony

% be divorced from your appendix.
There will be no occasion for it if you
keep your bowels regular with DR..
King 5 New Life Pills. Their action is
so gentle that the appendix never has
cause to make the least complaint.
Guaranteed by G.. +. Sharrar, druggist.
25c. Try them.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-05-08

taking the money TO support tnose VINO
condemned the sinners. and he thinks
II strange that two men could break
the same law and one escape by pay
ing "A fine while the other goes 10
prison for lack OF money This system
OF punishment with fines and lmprls-
onment is regarded by society as being
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-05-08

Don't the Rexall Remedies deserve
your confidence: The pure food law
did not necessitate any changes, on the
contrary it has set the stamp of appro-
ual on them. You can prove they are
unchanged. Their Formulas are the
same now as four years ago. They are
honest without the restriction of the
law. How many others can You say
this of? Get sample of the Rexall Or
derlies Laxative at Stanard's Central
Drug Store
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-05-08
LEGAL NOTICES
(Date Of publication April ~
STATE OF MICHIGAN.

THE PROBATE COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF
CRATIOT.
At a session Of said Court held at the Probate
Office in the village of Ithaca in said county ON
the 22nd day of April A. ID 1907.
Present Hon. Isaac :. Seaver Judge of Pro
bate
In the matter of the estate OF Helen " Wood
ward deceased
John T Swigart, administrator of said estate
having filed in said court his petition, praying
for license to sell at private sale the interest OF
said estate in certain real estate therein des-
cribed. therefore
II is ordered. that the 23rd day of MAY A. ID.
1877 at ten O'Clock in the forenoon. at said pro
bate office be and is hereby appointed for hear
ing said petition and that the heirs at law and
all other persons interested in said estate appear
before said court at said time and place. TO show
cause why license 10 sell at private sale the
interest of said estate in said real estate should
not be granted;
II j. further ordered that public notice thereof
DC given by publication OF copy of this order
Tor three successive weeks previous To said day
OF hearing in the Alma Record. newspaper
printed and circulated in said county
"A true copy ISAAC :. SEANfR.
Judge Of Probate.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-05-08

l IN IN e d | a I ely
President Oakley
Thorne organic
ed the employees
into a detective
stan to guard ev-
cry railroad exit
from the city, be-
sides employing
priv at e detec.
lives. w Il h | q
[ W G n [ y-fo ur
hours Douglass
was located, with
his wife, under
assumed names
In n hotel and
a rre $ [ G d. He
1911 .Al.I
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-05-08

THE PROBATE CorRr FOR rHE couNrS on
Cratiot
In the matter Of the estate 81 Mary 4. Hunt,
deceased.
Notice Is hereby given that four months from
the END day OF April A. ID. 1905. have been al
lowed Tor creditors to present their claims
against said deceased to said court for examine
ton and adjustment aud that all creditors Of
said deceased are required To present their
claims to said court at the probate Office in the
village of Ithaca In said county. on or before
2sud day Of August A. d. 1907. and that SAID
claims svill be heard by said court on Thursday
the ssnd day Of August A. d. 1907 at ten O'Clock
in the forenoon.
Dated MAY ~ A. ID Ioos.
isaac :. sEsvHR. Judge Of Probate.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-05-08

Killing of weeds is but one of the
two chief purposes Of filling growing
crops The other is the stirring and
loosening of the soil SO as to make pos
sible a free circulation of air through
It and to prevent too rapid evapora-
ton Of the moisture which it contains.
Although a field OF corn or other crop
may be perfectly clean. one OF the
most important reasons for cultivation
still exists.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-05-08

Some one has recommended sowing
a few fiaxseeds in every hill of pota
toes, claiming that this will prevent
ravages by the Colorado potato beetle.
Any OF our readers who are OF an ex-
perimentlng turn Of mind can try the
plan and report their success. On the
same principle tie presence OF toma-
to vine in hill OF cucumbers is said
to ward off the striped squash bug.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-05-08
SENSIBLE SCHOOL DIRECTORS.

The subdrectors OF nearby town
ship have taken long step In the so
luton OF the yexed problem Of
scarcity OF teachers for the rural
schools by raising wages from 500 per
month for autumn and spring terms
and SD for winter terms TO Uniform
level of $50. These directors are to
be commended for their good sense
and discrimination. They realize that
the cost OF living has been steadily
increasing during number of years
past. while under the most favora BILE
conditions the country schoolma' an
can lay by only small portion OF her
earnings. Then. too. their action Is to
he commended because they believe
that their children are worthy OF as
good instruction ms their farm animals
are of proper care and ratlons. The
scarcity OF teachers over the country
Is going To- result I'm similar action by
many other school directors.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-05-08

"Dr. Thomas Eclectric Oil is the best
remedy for that often fatal disease
Group. Has been used with success in
our family for eight years. Mrs. L.
Whiteacre, Buffalo n. y.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-05-08
II ORSE FOR SALE.

One mare, tweive hundred pounds;
and one pair drivers. Good condition
For sale cheap. Enquire at
I462pd ARCADIA LIVERY, Alma. Mich.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-05-08
MONEY TO LOAN.

The Alma Loan Company has money
to loan on chattle security in any amount
at reasonable rates. Office over State
Savings Bank, Alma, Mich. l465fpt2
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-05-08
HORSES WANTED.

King Bros. of Grand Rapids are in the
market for two car loads of horses. For
further information see Fred Church or
King Bros. at the Wright House.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-05-08

WANTED-To exchange platform
dray for lumber wagon Enquire al
this Office.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-05-08

What a godsend ii would be in view
of the scarcity of agricultural laborers
I'm almost all sections of the country
II thousands Of the surplus population
in many of our large cities. who are
underfed and are suffering for lack OF
sunshine and fresh air. could be In
duced to go into the country and In
part supply this demand for labor
Could such sltua ton be brought
about everybody concerned would be
benefited.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-05-08
FOR RENT.

We have about seven acres of landIin-
side the corporation for rent. -
CENTRAL MICHIGAN Produce Co.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-05-08

1t seems to be the universal testimony
from localities In the north part OF tho
corn belt that the seed corn saved last
fau Is not up to the usual standard.
IN view OF this situation the only safe
way Is TO make a careful test Of every
ear that Is to be used for seed The
slipshod indifference that Is quite like
ly to constitute the attitude OF 80 many
on this most vital question and that
will cause them TO be content with the
good old way OF their grandfathers will
In all probability reduce the yield Of
corn on individual farms from ten to
thirty bushels to the acre and the total
yisld the country over by hundreds OF
millions of bushels.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-05-08

A tree planting custom Is In vogue
IN the state OF Massachusetts that
might be followed with profit by many
OF her sister commemorative. For a
number Of years past the state high
way commission has made a practice
Of setting out along the highways or
the state between 1900 and 1000 trees.
their thought being that the shade re-
suiting not only tends To save the
roads, but furnishes comfort for trav-
elers as well.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1907-01-31
The Fractured Leg.

A visitor was going through the chill
dren's surgical ward of one of the city
hospitals when he spied little fellow
with his legs in the air and his weight
resting on his head and shoulders. Go
ing closer, he saw that the boys feet
were fastened with ropes which passed
through a pulley above. At the other
ends of the ropes were weights, just
heavy enough to hold the boys legs in
the air without lifting him entirely off
the bed
whats all that about?' asked the
visitor. sDoeen't it hurt him?"
mot at ALL. answered the physician
who was accompanying. He doesn't
look unhappy, does he? That's the
way we always handle fractures Of
the leg with child. Otherwise the
youngsters squirm around so that they
work the splints loose. Only one of
this boys legs is injured, but they are
both swung in the air for his greater
mfort.''-New York Post.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1907-01-31
Dryden,s Rinse.

The story is told that Dryden, finish
ing his translation of Virgil" sent it
to Jacob Tonson for publication for a
sum specified upon the manuscript.
Tonson was DESTROYS of obtaining the
book, but determined to take advan-
tage of Dryden's need of money. He
therefore informed the poet that he
could not pay the sum Dryden asked.
In reply Dryden sent the following
lines in description of the publisher:
With leering look. bull faced and freckled
fair,
with two left legs, with Judas colored
hair
And frowzy pores that faint the ambient
air.
When this was delivered to Tonson
he asked if Dryden had said anything
more YES" replied the bearer. ''he
said to tell the dog that he who wrote
these lines could write more like Them
Tonson sent the money ut once.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1907-01-31
sorrows of a Humorist.


"This thing of being a humorist is
about the saddest thing | know sigh
ed Simeon Ford AN ordinary person
can have his moods and humors as he
pleases, but | must always be. on the
job. I am constantly being invited out,
not because I'm liked for myself alone
or because of my manly beauty, but
because | am expected to entertain the
assemblage. The rest of the company
may be as dull as dishwater, but If |
do not shake up the gathering with a
few jokes the hostess glares at me and
really feels resentful | may be sunk
in the slough of despond, but just as
soon as l take my seat all lean forward
and eye me expectantly. My son, new
er get reputation for being funny. 1t
is the most mournful thing on earth"
New York Press.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1907-01-31
Fhe Truly beautiful.

There is, it has been said. no fixed
standard of art criticism. What is
lauded today is discarded tomorrow,
and even connoisseurs disagree be-
wilderingly; but, glancing back over
the ages, it will be found that the dis
cord has been caused by technical di-
yergence and that i'll every land and
among all peoples the truly Eeautiful
has been generally recognized and cor
rectly esteemed. No one questions to-
day the beauty of the Greek temple or
the charm of the Babylonian pottery.
1t does not require trained eyes to rec
ognize the merit of an oriental flower
painting or to find delight in one of
Whistler's noctrnes. The fundamen-
tails in each instance are the same
rhythmical line, fair proportions and
harmonious coloring. We have to be
led ofttimes up the ascent of art, and
there is much discussion concerning
the byways, but once on the height all
dissension ends, and we no longer need
a guide.-Leila Mechlin in Century.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1907-01-31

The first of November is the official
beginning Of winter in Paris. Then. no
matter what the temperature be. fires
are lit in the schools ana public build
ings, and the janitor turns on the heat
for the sad race of fat dweilers. Then
all the smaller shows which cannot
pay for stand in the streets or
squares go into winter quarters.
Where? | found city of them out in
the waste lands by the great gate of
Montrouge. In an empty lot were
scores OF caravans drawn up behind
the wooden palisades, ranged so as to
form veritable streets. named after
this Snowman or that. Dogs, chickens,
rabbits, children, swarmed everywhere.
Corkscrews of smoke rose from the
chimneys of the wagons. Gaudy rags
were drying on lines. Will you look in
one of the vans? 1t has two rooms. In
one are the beds The other is for eat
ing. On all sides the walls are lined
with closets and drawers. A little stove
glows near the door Here they are
born, here they live and die, the enter
nal dynasties of the voyagers. Vance
Thompson in Outing Magazine.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1907-01-31

ped forward and laid her hand In his.
The gesture was simple and very
sweet. Her eyes were soft and full Of
light as she raised her face to his, her
lips parted in unconscious appeal.
There is no surrender SO seductive as
the surrender of a proud woman. Lo-
der's blood stirred, the undeniable sug-
gestion of the moment thrilled and
disconnected him in tunult of
thought. Honor, duty, principle, rose
in a triple barrier: but honor, duty and
principle are but words to headstrong
man. The full significance of his posi-
ton came to him as it had never come
before. His hand closed on hers; he
bent toward her, his pulses beating I'M
evenly.
aver he said. Then at the sound Of
his voice he suddenly hesitated. 1t was
the voice of man who has forgotten
everything but his own existence.
For an instant he stayed motionless.
Then very quietly he drew away from
her, releasing her hands
"No,' he said. mo. haven't got the
right"
CONTINUED next week.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1907-01-31
Teeth of characteristics.

Have you ever noticed that every
chambermaid who has been taking
care of the hay and feathers for a
number Of years is usually devoid Of a
few teeth of the upper scase?' Vet
eran chambermaids can seldom show
a full set of upper teeth. The absence
Of the worries is explained as follows
by a downtown dentist: "The teeth Of
the maids which / replace with arti-
fetal ones are pillowcase teeth. They
are constantly used in putting on pill
lowcases and are not strong enough to
stand the strain Their work is con-
slant wear and tear on the teeth. -
Pittsburg Dispatch.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1907-01-31
Continued next week. J
a Fatal sleep.

Hugh Miller, the Scottish geologist
and writer. was one of the most illus
trious of sIeepwalkers. Miller. who
had been addicted to somnambulism in
his youth, found his restlessness return
while he was engaged upon his ties
timony of the Rocks" He used to
wake in the morning feeling, as he
said, as if he had been abroad in the
night wind dragged by some invisible
power and ridden by witches. On the
night of his death he slept alone. In
the morning they found him stretched
dead on the floor with bullet through
his breast He had written a note to
his wife: .sMy brain burns. 1 must
have walked, and fearful dream rises
upon me- | cannot bear the horrible
thought Ny brain burns as the rec
election grows SO intense had been
the poor fellows anguish that to make
certain his end he had torn back shirt
and vest and placed the muzzle of the
pistol to his naked flesh.-St. James
Gazette
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1907-01-31
crocoa;yes and the Cure.

One does not usually connect croco-
dies with health resort rather the
reverse but the creatures are quite a
feature of the Indian bathing place of
Manghapir. about nine miles from Ka-
rachi. This town is place of pilgrim
age for pious Hindoos, but it is chiefly
famous for the value of its waters in
the cure Of the dread scourge of lep-
rosy. The waters are hot, and more
than so per cent of the sufferers who
battle there annually, it is said, are
cured. The crocodiles are rather note
worthy in that they live in the hot
water. apparently suffering no incon-
yenience from its temperature or me-
dicinal qualities. Wide World Maya
zine.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1907-01-31

1t has been repeatedly affirmed that
Queen Marie Antoinette's auburn hair
turned white in the days Of the reign
of terror, says the Caledonian, and an
English surgeon named Parry states
that just after the Indian mutiny be
actually saw the jet black hair Of a
rebel Sepoy, who was under examina-
ton and feared dreadful death, turn
white in the course of half an hour.
In the time of the commune in Paris
the dark hair of Baron Alphonse de
Rothschild was blanched in few
hours.