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Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1907-11-30

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Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1907-11-30

Storage room for potatoes or =
piles. Frost proof storage room s
able for potatoes or apple o. oilrf
track for rent by E. A. Br, an. 81
LOST--W Wednesday night, betv
the Burgan corner and the Kitchen
idence, a small silver watch, engrs
T. r. on the back, and chain attac'
Finder please return to Herald o
and receive reward.
LOST-Cane. with natural Gre
with ferule on point end. Rewal
returned to this office.
Money to loan on Whitman coul
farms. Call on or address f.
Kempen. Pullman. Wash. st;
FOR SALE Seven room house W
basement. bath and other modern i
provements. Mrs. Elizabeth Brya
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1907-11-30

COLE'S is the Original HOT-BLAST
~ Stove and a large shipment of all
sizes OF this popular make has Just been
received. We will be pleased to show
them to you.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-08-21
Marriages NOT LEGAL
State Law Said to Have Been
Ignored in Issuing Of
Licenses.
CONSTITUTION IS VERY PLAIN
Must Be Issued From Office of the
County Clerk. Which Shall Be
at County Seat.

1t may be of interest TO hundreds
of persons who were married in Ingham
county on licenses not issued from the
Office of the county clerk, that the licenses
may have been issued illegally and in de-
fiance of the state law. The state consti-
tuition says that the office of the county
clerk shall be at The county seat, and
does not make provision for his having
an Office and deputy in another place,
such as is the case in Ingham and Cal
houn counties, where deputies are main
tanned in Lansing and Battle Greek,
respectively.
In Calhoun county it was expected to-
day that a justice who married couple
on the strength of a license issued by the
deputy in Battle Greek would be arrested
warrant having been issued for him.
The deputy county clerk who issued the
license was also wanted, but the officials
believe that he cannot be held.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-08-21
RESOLUTIONS.

WHEREAS Our Heavenly Father has
seen ft to remove from this hive, to the
Highest Hive above, our Sister, Liddie
Alburtie Harlock, who departed from
Alma Hive, L. o. T. NJ. NJ, No. 532,
July, 1907.
Sisters, each bereavement sewers a cord
that binds us to our Order II is said in
the Good Book. " Be ye faithful unto
death and will give thee a crown Of
life" Because Onr Sister was faithful
we do hope that crown awaits her in
that 'ehouse not made with hands eter-
nal in the Heavens.
RESOLVED: That the members Of Al
ma Hive. No. $50, extend to the bereaved
husband aud family our heartfelt sympa-
thy in this time Of bereavement, and as a
further tribute Of respect, that our Char
ter be draped in mourning Tor period
Of thirty days, and copy Of these Reso-
lutions be placed upon our Records.
A copy be sent to the bcreavcd hus-
band and family and one to the local
papers for publication.
GINEvA NJ. VoUcHr.
SUSIE ENTERLINE,
ELIzABETH ROLLIN,
Committee, Alma, Mich.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-08-21
P. N. STOCKHOLDERS
Called to Meet in Detroit on
October II to Vote on
Reorganization.
DIRECTORS AGREE ON A PLAN
Includes the Raising of the Receiver
ship and Cancellation Of
c. H. & D. Lease.

The plan of reorganization of the Pere
Marquette railway is to be submitted to
the stockholders at meeting to be held
October 2Sth next. The plan includes
the consolidation of the Pere Marquette
railroad company of Indiana, the raising
OF the receivership, the cancellation OF
the lease of the road by the Cincinnati,
Hamilton q Dayton and the raising OF
$4,000, 900 by the sale of $4,000, 900
worth of notes to preferred stockholders
of the Pere Marquette.
1t was decided at meeting of the Pere
Marquette directors, August r. to sub
nit the reorganization plan to the stock
holders and notice has been issued by the
company that a special meeting of the
stockholders will be held in the Fort
street Union depot building on the 2Sth
day of October, 1907, it $3.50 a. m.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-08-21
HAVE ACCOMPLISHED MUCH,

A representative of the Record has
gone over the grounds of the recent river
improvements and was greatly surprised
to see how much had been accomplished
with the amount of finance that was ex-
pended Heretofore the work has been
carried on at the pond, below Turck 5
woods, but the committee decided this
time that a cleanup was necessary
farther up the river, in the vicinity Of
VOLTS bridge. This is one of the pret-
test spots on the entire river and the
stumps, reeds and piles which filed the
river and lined the banks have always
been an eve sore. One who used the
river often became Injured to the sight,
but TO the stranger it was not at all in
viting and did not speak we'll for the city.
About $3.50 was recently raised by
subscription, there being a number who
subscribed large amounts. Messrs A.
W. Wright and J. II. Lancashire both
came forward with fifty dollars each
The work Of cleaning out the river was
in charge OF Attorney D. l.. Johnson. s.
l.. Bennett and c. d. Bell These
gentlemen have gone to work with
enthusiasm and have been responsible
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-08-21
GRANGE HEIGHTS.

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Keefer were in
Ithica Sunday.
Prof NJ. e. Granger gave an enter
tainment at the Grange Hall the even
ing of August I4th.
Mrs. Nichols has been spending some
time with Mrs. Ed. Clark.
Glen Hicks, wife and little daughter,
were guests of Mr. and Mrs. II. G. Clark
Sunday.
Mr.. Will Godfrey and family spent
Sunday at the home of G. Rogers IN ST.
Louis.
Mr. Melvin Sharrer and family were
Sunday guests at the home of John
Lutzi of Newark.
Arthur Lainer of Hooker, Ohio, was
Sunday caller at Frank Keefer's and
Alvin Miller's.
Mr.. and Mrs. George butcher and II.
WorthinPton ate dinner with Frank
Keefer and wife Monday.
Quarantine has been lifted from the
home of Will Beverly whose son has
been suffering from smallpox.
Black berrying is the work of nova
days. The little showers we have are
improving the quality.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-08-21
RANDOLPH CHEMICAL co.

A meeting of the stockholders of the
Randolph Chemical Company was held
in this city last Thursday evening and
the following officers elected: Henry
Randolph, ST. Louis, president; w. J..
McVicker, Alma, president; S. L,
Francis, Alma, secretary; Geo. +. Shar-
rar, treasurer.
This is a new corporation for the city
of Alma. The Randolph Chemical Co.
is incorporated under the laws of Mich
igan and the papers were deposited at
Ithaca the latter part of last week. The
new company is capitalized at 500, 900
and with the exception of the president,
Mr.. RaDdolf, the stockholders are Alma
men. Mr. Randolf is one of the lead
ing druggists of St. Louis.
The manufacture of the new material
and the operations of the company will
not require a great deal of room on the
start and for this reason there will be no
necessity for new building.
One can readily see that the prospects
for the success of the new concern are
exceedingly brig e1t. The stockholders
are very optimistic and although it will
of necessity take some time to get the
new idea we'll advertised and to build up
their business the RECORD predicts that
it will be among the leading concerns in
the city.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-08-21

for the amount of good done. with the
small amount of money at their command.
Men and teams were at work in the
vicinity of Turck's woods. Stumps were
dargged out OH the banks and piled up,
piles were cut off. so that when the water
was again at its height there wonld be
no danger of puncturing the bottom of a
cauoe. or getting stranded high and dry
in launch. Where there were hundreds
of unsightly stumps, nothing nut clear
silvery strip of water now meets the eye.
After the work was fnishnd near the
woods the men went up farther, and
and tackled the bayous. At a point
about sixty yards below VOLTS bridge the
stumps were scattered about in profusion.
the teams worked directly up the. river
on the southt side towards the bridge,
with the result that after the work was
finished there was a splendid waterway
for canoe. Reeds were pulled and cut
down, the low water and the sun succeed
ing in killing great many of the weeds,
of which the bayous were full.
Much can yet be done in the way of
river improvements. With the except
ion of the space covered on the shores of
Turck,s woods, il would not require a
great deal of labor or money to add a
fine boulevard to the attractivness of the
river. From the woods TO VOLTS bridge
the shore line is perfectly fat The view
of Alma from the bridge is splendid
one, all o. the city's buildings loom up
in good shape and the drive would be
one of the prettiest in the country. The
boulevard will undoubtedly be built some
day. Although the work could not be
completed in one season, it might be
started and little added from time to
time as sufficient funds were procured.
The recent subscriptions were a trifle
slow in coming in and the amounts given
by some were not what they should have
been, but when those who contributed
see the amount of improvement that has
been accomplished they will be more
willing to help out with larger amounts
al another time.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-08-21
HE CHANGED HIS MIND.

Not long ago farmer in Iowa went in
to a harness shop to purchase team
harness. He found the one that suited
him and the price was S45. The farmer
happened to remember that about a
dozen years ago he had bought a harness
for s35, and he mentioned the fact. The
dealer went to his books and found this
to be true. "But," said the dealer, "my
books show that you did not pay cash for
it. because you did not have the money.
You hauled in 900 bushels of corn and
gave it to me for the SIS. harness. Now,
will tell you what / will do. If you
will bring me BOO bushels of corn, will
give you the s45 harness, also double
driving harness worth S52; single buggy
harness worth SIS; a 81 plush robe; a
boys riding saddle, worth IS; one whip
and riding. bride worth 81. so; brush and
curry comb, worth 81, and a raw hide
buggy whip, worth 81. 1t is said that
the farmer quit complaining about the
raise in prices on harness. TX.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-08-21
THE BEST TIMBER TREES.
How the Government Studies Them for
the Benefit OF Forest Owners
and the Public,

The timber owners and manufacturers
will be interested in the results of the
detailed studies of commercial timber
trees which the Forest Service OF the L.
S. Department of Agriculture is making.
These studies are not confined exclusive
ly tc the well-known trees of recognized
value, but, owing to the rapid decrease
in the supply of our valuable woods, in
clude those cheaper woods whose proper
ties are imperfectly known. Such studies
of the tupelo gum and western henlock
have done much to overcome the common
prejudice against these species and have
added materially to t heir commercial
importance.
Commercial tree studies begin with the
tree in the forest and following it all the
way to the finished product in the
market. The intermediate steps are
many and complex, but a little explana-
tion of them may not be amisss since they
tvpifv the field methods of a forest in
vestigation.
The selection Of a suitable place is the
first step. In this the aim is to obtain
average conditions as far as possible
When the range of the species to be
studied is small, one locality may be
sufficient, but generally it is necessary
to take at least two localities, the data
from which, if similar, can be thrown to-
gether or if markedly unlike, kept
separate for different regions within the
range Of the species. For example, the
yellow poplar, or tulip-tree, has a very
wide range, but a study of the growth
and form would show very different re-
suits in the north and in the south.
In getting at the rate of growth of a
species, the annual rings on the stumps
are counted and the distance between
each tenth ring is accurately measured.
In other words. beginning at the outside
of the stump, the rings are counted in
ward along the average radius, which is
obtained by actual measurement and in
dicated by pencil line The layers Of
ten rings are marked off along this line
and then the distance TO each mark from
the center of the pith is measured and
tailed Additional data as TO the rela-
tive width Of sapwood and heartwood,
the width of the bark, the height of the
stump. and so forth, are obtained at the
same time. These figures are taken for
great many stunps, in order to secure
a fair average.
The results shows the growth Of the
average tree inside the bark at the
average stump height. In order to re.
duce this to diameter growth outside the
bark at breastheight, az feet above the
ground. the taper Of the average tree
must be known This is found by
measuring the diameter Of a great many
trees al 7, ?, 3. 4 and S feet above the
ground and ateragiug the results. The
bark width is already known. so that all
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-08-21
SOUTH DEFEATS THE NORTH.

The South side defeated the North side
in hotly contested game of baseball, on
Davis field last Monday afternoon, by
the close score of 7 to 6. Itwas baseball
all through and l. 5. Fink, who was the
south side twirler, made hit with the
fans. He pitched league ball and was
hard to hit. The game was scheduled to
run seven innings, but owing to tie at
the end of that inning, it was necessary
to continue for one more round. Adams
took a nap on first and the South side
scored two runs. This was practically
what gave them the game. Mr.. II.
Brainerd did some fine umpiring, demon
strating that he understood the game.
His just decisions called forth the out
spoken admiration Of the North side
fans.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-08-21
Legislature will Convene Sept
ember 30th to Tinker
Measures Passed.
PRIMARY LAW IS CHIEF TOPIC
II 40 Per Cent Clause Stays Warner
May Stand For a Third
Term.

Governor Warner has definitely decid-
ed to call the Legislature in special session
on September 80, but he will not issue a
formal message for several weeks.
while there is no special. limit regard.
ing the life of special session, the
constitution provides that members can
not draw salary for more than twenty
days. 1t will be the first special session
since the memorable days of the Pingree
regime. Governor Pingree convened the
lawmakers three times in special session.
THE piece de resistance of the special
session viii be a renewal of fight on the
primary law relative to the elimination
Of the forty per cent provision.
"The governor believes it is just as fair
and feasible TO nominate state officers by
plurality vote as it is to nominate
congressman and county officials.
'If the senate "boxers" again defeat
the elimination of the forty per cent
provision it will give the governor the
opportunity Of forcing the issue by an
nounciug his willingness to stand as a
candidate for a third term as against the
so-called machine combine. His friends
are trying to make it appear that he will
practically be forced TO become candi-
date, or permit his forces to become
routed by the opposition
AS the legislature cannot exceed the
scope of the call the governor will very
definitely set the limit regarding matters
he deems should be taken up for action.
Ap appropriation will have to be passed
for the Mt. Pleasant Normal school and
it may be found necessary to ammend the
act relative to the establishment of
binder twine plant at jackson prison.
In some quarters the governor is being
urged to include the passage of a new
military law, but he said very emphati-
cally yesterday afternoon that he would
not go that far.
al am willing" he declared, "to have
the present law amended so as 10 pro-
vide for state armories and pay for en-
listed men attending drills, but ! shall
not consent to general revision of the
law at the special session
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-08-21
HAD A CLOSE CALL.

John Minuick had very narrow
escape at the union station last Monday
morning. There was the usual large
early morning crowd on the platform
waiting for the train from the north.
A Pere Marquette freigh. had pulled in
from the east for water and was stand
ing directly opposite the station. Mr.
Minnick was standing in tile center Of
the Ann Arbor track with his attention
concentrated ON the freight He did
not see the approaching passenger train
aud the noise of the two engines was so
deafening that he did not hear the
screams of the women and the shouts Of
the men. The engineer on the freight
engine noticing him, motioned to the
endangered man and he barely jumped
free Of the track as the engine
passed him. A fraction Of second
later and he would have been too late.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-08-21
NEW HOMES IN THE WEST.

Send for free copy of pamphlet contain
ing synopsis of the United States home
stead laws and information how to
secure cheap, irrigated farm or quarter
section of splendid free farming or grazing
land along the new railway lines of the
Chicago q North Western Ry., in South
Dakota, Wyoming and other states. All
agents sell special low rate excursion
tickets TO homeseekers via The North
Western Line Full information on
request. w. B. Kniskern, Passenger
Trrfic manager, Chicago, Ill. $500
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-08-21

that is necessary is to add TO II the hgure
obtained for growth inside the bark and
subtract the loss through taper between
stumpheight and breastheight.
AS a rule, a number of seedlings are
measured to find out how long they have
taken to reach stump height BY adding
this period to the age of the average tree
on the stump the measurement OF the
heigth growth of the average tree is
complete. This would not be the case
except for a peculiarity in tree growth.
A given point on the trunk never moves
upward with the growth of the tree.
Only the tip grows and nail driven into
the trunk at given heigth will hold the
same height always.
The taper measurements also serve as
guide for fixing the proper height OF
stump in telling, so as to avoid waste but
still get above the stump-swelling pecul-
lar to some species.
Frequently felled trees are measured,
noting the diameter breastheight, the
length or distance without branches, the
"clear" and actual merchantable lengths,
and the total height of the tree. Where
this is done in conjunction with the
stump analyses, a table of age and height
is readily made from the table of age and
breasthight already explained.
In order to apply tables described, the
stand on average acres OF different types
of land is determined by means of sample
plots, usually of an acre each, on which
the diameter of every tree is carefully
measured and tailed. The future yield
on average acres is then figured out from
the diameter growth tables and tabulated
by decades.
Cutting over an acre often markedly
increases the growth of the remaining
trees, so that a seperate yield table is
frequently made for second growth after
numbering. This forms an excellent
basis for an estimate of the future stand
on logged areas,
Besides the more purely technical mat
ters of the life history of the tree; the
best methods of management and repro
duction; the distribution of the species;
the soundness; the damage by FIRE, wind,
insects, and fungi and the general form
and develoyement of the species, study
of the methods of numbering is under
taken, especially as regards waste and
damage to young growth.
Finally, a market study is made
throughout the range of the species.
Figures are obtained by measurement at
some mill of the actual cut and grade
in board feet of the logs from trees pre-
viously marked in the woods. From
these measurements the actual value OF
trees of all diameters is found. The
present uses of the timber are looked up,
and the practicability of extending its
uses of substituting it for other species Is
considered. In connection with this,
timber tests of the wood are made at one
of the Government timber testing lab
oratories.
To sum up, every detail of the problem
receives careful attention in these COM
mercial tree studies, since it is their
special object to set forth all facts that
will assist forest owners i'll managing and
improving their timberlands.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-08-21
BANK MONEY ORDER.

Cashier Brewbaker, Of the First State
Bank, has recently installed for the
convenience and safety of the bank $
patrons, new idea in banking circles
foi the transfer of money. "The Bank
Money Order is intended to take the
place of a draft and is so. arranged as to
provide the purchaser with receipt,
similar to one he would get if
purchasing a post Office money order
The orders are payable at any bank. but
are sent for final redemption to the
Bankers National Bank Of Chicago. The
plan is a simple one and provides easy
means Of recovery in case of loss. Whsn
you send your next money away, Mr.
Brewbaker would be pleased to show
you the Bank Money Order
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-08-21
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS

Our local real estate men have been
busy during the present week with the
result that there has been some property y
in this locality transferred to parties from
Idaho. The gentlemen have been in the
city for the past few days with the inten-
ton of purchasing some desirible proper
ty. The facts of the transfers are not
known, but as the paper goes to press,
we understand that the Ludlow and
Grafton farms. owned by A. w. Wright,
are among the farms sold at good round
price. Turks farm south of Alma and
the Boyer farm are also on the list. The
Ludlow and Grafton farms are composed
of IS5 and 24o acres respectively. Turks
farm consists of 200 acres while there are
SO acres in the Boyer place.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-08-21
To Be Held on the Court House
Grounds September IS Early
History Of County.
PLAN TO PRESERVE HISTORY
Many Other Events Of Interest-Parrial
Program is Given BeIow-Every-
one is Invited.

The Gratiot County Pioneer association
will meet on the court house grounds at
Ithaca, Wednesday, September rs, at 10
O'Clock a. IN.
The association will be called TO order
by Hon. William f. Winton, president,
and soliciting committee and commit
tee to collect dues appointed. After the
election of officers for the ensuing year,
A picnic dinner will be held on the court
house grounds.
At 1880 p. m. the regular program will
be taken up.
Invocation by Rev. J. II. Wilcox.
Address of welcome.
Report OF committee on membership
and dues.
Prayer by Mrs G. T. Brown.
Music.
Essay by Mrs. Nettie Todd of North
Shade ON the early history of the town
ship from its first settlement until 1866.
Music.
Essay by Will Hoxie on the early his
tory of Fulton from its first settlement to
1866.
Song by all "Ame rica. y
Essay by Hon. Silas Moody on the
early history of Pine River from its firss
settlement TO 1866.
Paper by Mrs. Lydia Harter on
"Gratiot's Early Schools"
Short speeches by others.
Papers and essays not to exceed fifteen
minutes, short speeches not to exceed
FIVE minutes.
The county pioneer picnic should be
the big event of the year Gratiot is now
more than half century old and there
should be a big turnout and general
renewal Of acquaintances.