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Los Angeles herald., 1907-05-05
Entertai, seventy-five Guests

Mrs. j. A. Anderson and her daugh-
ter, Miss Elsie Anderson of 759 Beacon
street, entertained seventy-five guests
at a delightful buffet luncheon Thurs
day afternoon.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-05-05

Mrs. w. HI. Holiday of the Angelus
hotel has returned from her European
trip.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-05-05
Return from Grand CANYON

DR.. and Mrs. John McGarry have
just returned from trip through the
Grand canyon of the Colorado.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-05-05
Society Folk Go to San Gabriel

A number of Los Angeles society
folk were guests at the dancing party
given last evening by the San Gabriel
Country club at their club house.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-05-05
Entertains Whist club

Mrs. c. H. Matthay of Ocean Park
entertained the members of the Pine
Forest Whist club Tuesday afternoon.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-05-05
To Visit Old Heide lberq

George w. Barnum has writtep
friends that he will visit old Heidel-
berg this week.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-05-05
Mrs. Beville Entertains

Mrs. A. c. Beville of Wilcox and
Prospect avenues, Hollywood, enter
tained with a reception yesterday aft
ernOOn.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-05-05
Mr.. and Mrs. poheny Return

Mr.. and Mrs. E. H. Doheny of Ches-
ter place have returned from their trip
Mexico.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-05-05
DR.. Harrod Is Guest

DR.. r. Wilbur Harr, of New York
is the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Erasmus
Wilson of 7 Chester place.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-05-05
Entertain with Dance

The members of the x club enter
tanned with dancing party Wednesday
evening.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-05-05
Picnic and Outind

The New Jersey association gave a
picnic and outing a. Playa del Rey
Wednesday.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-05-05
Return from Orient

Mr.. and Mrs. E. Avery Mccarthy
have just returned from Yokohama
and Honolulu.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-05-05
Honors RedIands Women

Mrs. Willis E. Hutchinson of Van
Buren place was hostess yesterday aft
ernoon at box party at the Orpheum.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-05-05
Strawberry Social

The . omen of Epiphany church gave
strawberry and ice cream social in
the parish house Thursday evening.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-05-05
At Playa del Rev

In the auditorium ball room, Playa
del Rey, the members of the Tryphosa
Los Angeles herald., 1907-05-05
Mrs. Norton Entertains Guest

Mrs. Leland Norton of Ales3andro
street has as her house guest Miss Ger.
trude Estabrook.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-05-05
Issues Invitations

club entertained with dancing party
Wednesday evening.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-04-24
OBITUARY.

Chas. K. Densmore, Of Sumner town
ship. died at his home, April 9th, 1907.
aged So years. He was born Jan. 2Ist.
1926, in Sydna township, Maine, and
came to Michigan with his parents when
small boy The greater part of his life
was lived in Jackson county, near Han
over, where he at one time had one of
the most beautiful farm homes in the
county, but the FIRE came and wiped
away his home. Other reverses followed
which made it necessary for him to seek
a new home, and in part start over again
About three years ago he and his noble
wife with their son and his family moved
into Sumner township. He was not only
hard working and honest citizen, but
he was n christian man, faithful and
consistent member of the NJ +. church,
since 1874. Mr.. Densmore was kind
and useful man, beloved not only in his
own family but honored and respected
by all who knew him. For some time he
had been struggling with a disease that
finally overcame him. Fifty-four years
ago he was married to Clorinda Ray
mond; to them was born four children,
one of whom died in childhood. Three
children, A. X. Densmore of Lansing,
Mrs. Harriell Hensey of Sumner, and i.
A. Densmore of Sumner. together with
their noble mother remain TO mourn
their loss. His last message was. Its
all right, don't mourn for me-
The funeral was conducted by an old
pastor, w. p. Mosher from Maple Rapids,
at his late home and the remains laid to
rest in Pritchard cemetery.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-04-24
A BAD FIRE.

The McLaren residence on the corner
of Centre Street and Maple Ave, was
destroyed by FIRE early last Saturday
morning. The fire started some place in
the roof, supposedly from defective
chimney and had considerable start be-
fore the alarm was turned in. The fire
department made good time, once started,
however, and upon arriving at the seat
of the trouble found the roof burning
hercely in several places. The boys put
in some good work and il was necessary
to use a great deal of water.
Some of the household goods were
taken out from the first story, but those
in the upstairs section were ruined by the
fire and water. The roof and fsome of
the siding and the upright were destroyed
and the plastering will have to be taken
off. There was $1,000 insurance on the
building and household goods.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-04-24
TRIP 70 THE FAR WEST
v. s. Hollenbeck Returns From
an Extended Trip in the Far
Western States.
MET FORMER ALMA RESIDENT
Returned Home Through the Copper
Country and Next Wednesday VIII
Enter UucIe Sans Emrloy.

V. ). Hollenbeck returned last Monday
noon from his trip 10 Kansas and Utah.
and tells many interesting things of the
westerg country Mr.. Hollenbeck left
Alma in charge. of western party some
weeks ago. The party numbered twenty
! FIVE at Alma, but FIVE more joined at
Owosso. The route was by way of Tole-
do, St. Louis, Kansas City, Pueblo and
Ogden, and Mr.. Hollenbeck states that
the whole journey went off so smoothly
that they hardly had time for lunches.
There were no incidents connected with
the trip. The majority of those who left
this vicinity settled in Baker City, Ore
gon, and Portsmouth, Mr.. Hollenbeck
found many places in the west where he
would be satisfied TO live. The valleys
of Utah are ideal and soil very fertile, and
the farming country very choice. In this
section one may have any sort of climate
they want according to the elevation.
The valleys are mild and warm and the
mountains covered with snow. Southern
Kansas is pleasant and prosperous. Cof-
feyvile, place which has increased from
5000 TO 10000 in the past ten years, is a
city full of enterprise and opportunities.
The west has suffered greatly from recent
cold weather. The last few days has
been worse than usual. The fruit in
Kansas has been killed and the young
corn coming through the ground will
have TO be replanted March was un-
usually warm and farming was much
advanced. Mr.. Hollenbeck was very
much interested in Salt Lake City He
met Mr.. and Mrs. o. J. Sulwell. Alma
people will remember that Mr.. Stilwell
was connected with our public schools
ten years ago. They visited the famous
Mormon Temple, seeing as much of il as
was permissible. In speaking of the
Mormons, Mr.. Hollenbeck states that
although they are in a class set apart
from other religious sects they are treated
in about the same manner as the Protest
ant would treat the Catholic in our COM
munity where Catholics are not many.
The Mormons are a sociable and hospit-
able class of people and delight in show
ing anyone about the Mormon square.
In speaking of wages and cost of living
Mr. Hollenbeck states that board can be
procured at from IS to s. per week, and
that wages are higher, among railroad
men at least, than they are in this coun-
try, considering the cost of living there.
Mr.. Hollenbeck states that in his opinion
an $50 position in the west is equal to
500 position in this section. Mr.. Hollen-
beck came through the copper country
and owing to serious land slide was
forced to 60 quite a distance out of the
direct route.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-04-24
ALIENS ADDITION.

lothian Allen, the well known agricul-
turist of the Michigan Sugar Co.'S Alma
plant, who recently purchased 30 acres of
what is known as the Rockingham farm,
has several teams and men at work, open
ing up and grading streets and alleys
through that property which is to be
subdivided into city lots and offered for
sale in the near future. ibis property
lies Just east of Woodwork Avenue on
the south side of the river, is high and
dry, and has the best of drainage. June
Sth, Mr., Allen will offer a bunch of these
lots for sale at auction, to- the highest
bidder. Here is the opportunity for our
citizens to secure some of the most de-
sirable building lots in the city, within
315 TO 5 blocks from the postoffice at
their own price.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-04-24
ARCADIA GRANGE.

Arcadia Grange No. 500, met in regular
session April 10th Seven officers present,
Worthy Master, 5. J.. Peck in the chair.
In the regular order of business the en-
tertainment Of the May Pomona to be
held here was considered and committees
appointed. Hay will be furnished for
the horses. Several persons were re-
ported i'll of measles OF which there seems
to be quite an epidemic. The meeting
was turned over TO Lecturer. Owing 10
illness and other causes the program as
first planned was not filled ont entirely.
Substitutions were made which were very
satisfactory. The catechism of Forestry
was taken up in full. Roll call, twenty
eight present. Response, thought sug-
gested by the program. Brother Burt
Bailey wire and daughter. of Star Grange,
were present. Penny march, meeting
closed in due forr'.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-04-24
FARM TELEPHONES.

The Ashley World of recent date had
the following interesting item:
&c. T.. Ackerman, of Durand, repre-
senting the Union Telephone Co., has
been in this vicinity this week in the in
terest of the proposed farmers lines, with
the result that meeting of farmers was
held here Tuesday night and the Ashley
Rural Telephone Co. was organized. The
officers are, O. n. Fairbanks. president;
Henry Kennett, secretary; Geo. Mitchell,
treasurer, These with Frank Kennett
and r. Perdew form the board of direc-
tors. The company is capitalized at SIo,-
900 in shares of $40 each. This company
will build and own its own lines, paying
a certain sum to the Union Telephone
Co. for connection with the latter's lines
at Ashley, thus becoming virtually part
of the Ashley exchange and of the Union
coinpany's system. 1t is proposed to
work up three lines, to the north, north
west and west of Ashley, and this work
will be done by the new company. II is
likely that there will be a great many
rural phones i'll this vicinity before the
season is over
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-04-24
DIED IN CHICAGO.

Mrs. Mary Jane Bushnell passed peace
fully away early Wednesday morning,
April II, at the Hahneniann Hospital,
Chicago, after an illness of several
weeks. She was born. in Bridgewater,
n. V, August IS, 1883, thus having
reached a good age, and was in usual
health, until the early part of the past
winter. Mrs. Blu shnell was a resident of
Alma for several years at different times,
and those who knew her could not fail to
love her for her quiet strength and beau
tiful christian character. Mr.. Bushnell
preceded his wife 10 the better home by
several years. The two daughters, Mrs.
VIM. IThomas of Northport, Mich, and
Miss Eleanora Bushnell of Chicago, sur
vive to mourn the loss of Ia true and low
ing mother. The RECORD joins with
their many friends here and elsewhere in
extending sympathy to the bereaved
family and relatives.
Private interment was made i'll Ri~er-
side cemetery, Alma, Friday morning,
April 10, i'll the presence of the immedi-
ate family, Rev. b. s. Bates of Berwyn,
H., close friend of the family, speaking
a few words of comfort and commitment.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-04-24
FIRE AT GRAND CENTRAL.

What might have easily proven a cost
ly confagration was discovered Sunday
abont noon in the roof of the frame build
ing on Superior St, occupied as a hotel
and known as the Grand Central. The
wind was blowing a gale at the time and
but for its early discovery and the quick
work of those who were near by serious
blaze could not have been averted. The
FIRE department was quickly on the
ground and laid their hose, but threw no
water Cause, defective chimney.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-04-24
THE KODOL ALMANAC

The RECORD has received from the
Chas. Rhodes pharmacy, of this city, a
copy of the 1907 Kodol Almanac and
Two Hundred Year Calendar, published
and owned by +. c. Dewitt & Co., OF
Chicago. Through the courtesy of +.
c. Dewitt & Co. these will be given free
to the people of Alma who call at the
Chas. Rhodes pharmacy. There is no
more distinctly American institution than
the Almanac. and despite the changes in
American customs that the years may
make in other directions the Almanac
has come to stay. 1t provides entertain
ment, business advice, health hints,
weather predictions aud is invaluable as
a medium of general information.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-04-24
POOR MAN UNFORTUNATE.

While Ben Bechtel, who resides on
rented farm, one mile east and onc-half
south of Sumner, was eating dinner last
Monday noon, he learned that his barn
was burning and running out he saw that
the fire was past checking. Two horses
and all the personal property which the
barn contained were lost in the conhaga-
ton. Mr.. Bechtel had set fire to brush
heap some distance ftom the barn, but
the strong wind of Monday, carrying the
sparks TO the barn caused the fire. There
was no insurance. Mr. Bechtel had the
misfortune to loose another horse short
time ago and he will feel his losses
deeply.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-04-24
DEATH OF MRS. c. B. FISHER,

Mrs. Calvin d. Fisher, aged 10 years,
10 months and 26 days. Deceased was
born in Saratoga county, n. ", June 9,
1896, her maiden name being Mary
Rhodes. She was married TO Calvin B.
Fisher in April Is4e. In 1855 they moved
to Michigan and settled on the north east
quarter of section 81 Seville township,
Gratiot county, one mile west of where
the little village of Elwell is now located.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fisher lived together on
their farm until his death, which oc-
Cured in February 1886, since which
time she has lived the most of the time In
Alma, having charge of the old home
stead until her death. She was the
mother of fourteen children, eight of
whom are living, four sons and four
daughters, Albert B. Fisher, Charles l..
Fisher, Marion ID. Fisher and Mrs. En-
ma T. Beeson all residents of Seville
township, Eewin r. Fisher of Eckfork,
Mich, Mrs. Alice Holiday of Alma,
Florence Anderson and Cora Fowler of
Oklahoma City, Okla. She also leaves
three sisters, Mrs. Eliza Mumbrew, Mrs.
Sarah Carr and Mrs. Frank Wintersteen.
all of Homer, Mich. The large at
tendance at the fnneral, which was held
at Elwell, Wednesday, showed the re-
spect in which she was held by old
neighbors and friends. The remains
were laid at rest by the side of her late
husband in the Prichard cemetery.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-04-24
ITHACA APPOINTMENTS.

The Ithaca council held their regular
meeting Tuesday evening, April 10, and
the annual appointments were made and
confirmed, as follows
Marshal--Watson J. Clark.
Deputy Marshal and Night Watch
VIM. Toles.
Street Commissioner-Hen Curtis.
Village Attorney-John T. Mathews.
Health Willard Monfort.
Fire Warders-W. ]. Clark, Vim. Toles.
Building Inspectors-chas. Baker, Fred
Broughton, Milton Davis.
Teamster-Frank Price.
Board of Review-T. Is. Barnes, o. G.
Tuttle.
Weed ommissioner-David Maloney.
Trustee. b. Zarbaugh was chosen
president pro tenn.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-04-24
EVENING RECEPTION.

Members of the M. T. Church and the
Epworth League Societies gave a recep-
ton to Mr.. and Mrs. George Taylor last
evening at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. O..
L. convis. The reception opened at s
and lasted until 10 O'Clock. There was a
large number present and the program
was highly entertaining, there being
some excellent musical selections rem
dered Mr.. Taylor leaves for Aberdeen,
Washington, next Thursday and Mrs.
Taylor will join him later. The state OF
Washington will be their future home.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-04-24
ARBOR DAY MAY 3RD.

Gov. Warner has issued the folio wing
Arbor Day proclamation:
''To the People of the State of Michigan
Greeting:
LIT was progressive and enlightened
public sentiment that brought about the
observance OF Arbor Day. Responsive TO
that sentiment, hereby designate May
3, 1907, as Arbor Day in and for the state
of Michigan.
"The reasons why this day should be
observed by planting trees, vines aud
shrubs appeals to every home loving citi-
zen of Michigan. II is not given to all to
own>a portion of the soil from which
comes the sustenance Of all and il is the
duty of those who ,lo 10 make more at
tracti,e and beautiful that rich heritage
Michigan's pioneers redeemed from the
wilderness. BY planting trees about the
homes and along the highways this can
be done.
mot alone in the family or by the in
dividual should Arbor Day be celebrated
and observed. Those in charge of our
public schools can and should arrange a
program of exercises for this day that
will impress upon the minds of our youth
the duty we owe ourselves and posterity.
We should leave this earth more beauti-
full than we found it. By planting and
caring for the trees we are making our
homes more beautiful, our state more at
tractive and utilizing one OF Gods best
Gifts TO his children"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-04-24
GOOD BASE BALL GAME
The College Nine Defeat Mt.
Pleasant Indians. Score
8 to 4.
N. 4. C.TElM HERE APRIL 30.
Coach Harper Is Giving the Boys
Steady Drill. Alma is After the
Penant This Year.

Alma was filled with college spirit last
Saturday and all those in. the heart OF
town were well aware of the fact that
there was to be a ball game. The Mt.
Pleasant Normal and Indian teams COM
ing down on the morning train, were
welcomed at the station by the Alma
boys and given quite an ovation, after
which the visitors were escorted to the
Wright House. The Wright Hall girls
were ont during the morning, enmasse,
with banners flying and horns blowing.
At 1910 p, III. the Mt. Pleasant and
Alma teams paraded the streets giving
their college yells. The day was ideal
for a ball game. The sun shone, and
though It was cold in the bleachers there
was any amount of enthusiasm in the
unusually large bunch of fans. The
teams lined up for play at ago sharp with
Mt Pleasant at the bat. In the last half
of the first inning, Helmer made spec
tacular home run. His hit was clean and
the ball struck in one corner of the field
giving him ample time to run around the
diamond. Mt. Pleasant also secured a
home run, in the fourth inning, through
an error on Alma's part. The fine team
work and Duncanson's pitching were
perfect and pleased the fans. Duncanson
is one of the best pitchers an Alma team
has euer had, while the team work was
like a machine Owing to an injured
finger, A. Duncanson was compelled to
retire from the box in the Sth inning and
S. Duncanson finished out the game
The line ups were as follows:
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-04-24
INTERNATIONAL PEACE CONFERENCE

DIR. Bruske has returned from New
York, where he attende the Nationa,
Peace and Arbitration conference. The
doctor states that there were a number
of prominent men present and that the
hotels were filed. The doctor states that
Mr.. Carnegie is not great taiker. No
definite business was transacted by the
conference. Mr.. Bruske did not remain
to the banquet but left New York We'd
nesday afternoon. He was very much
disappointed that President Roosevelt,
was not present. II was necessary te
have four separate banquets to accomo
date all present
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-04-24
MAIL DELIVERY.

Wednesday, May lst. the citizens of
Alma will enjoy the benefit of free mail
delivery. The carriers have drawn lots
for routes, resulting as follows: Earl
Porter secured Route No. 1, which in
cludes the south side of Superior Street,
V. 5. Hollenbeck secured No. ?, which
includes the north side Of Superior street
while Mr.. Callahan gets Superior Street
from Woodward Avenue east. The city
at large is divided between the three
carriers.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-04-24
PINE RIVER FARMERS

The Pine River Farmers Club will
meet at Mr.. Wallace Chapin's, Wednes-
day, May 1. Following is the program
Opening exercises.
Selection-Mr. Abbott.
Reading-Mrs. Curtis.
Cornet Solo--Mr. Mey.
Paper-Mr. Davenport.
Selection Mrs Myres.
Question box.
MRS. II. NJ. DAVENPORT, Sec.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-04-24
$4,000 VIADUCT.

Work will soon commence OH the new
viaduct which will be built under the p
NJ. tracks near the freight depot. The
viaduct is to be of concrete and its pur-
pose is to change the creek bed and re-
move the stream from S. Messengers
property. This will be about $4,000
job. Large piles of crushed stone, gravel
and sand are already OF the ground and
the work will be under way as soon as
possible.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-04-24
TO BEAUTIFY OUR CITY.

A meeting to consider the formation %
Civic Improvement Association fol
Alma will be held in the parlors of th'
Wright House on Thursday. May 2, at
p. m. All women interested in tn,
cleaning and beautifying of the city arr
earnestly requested to be present.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-04-24
HIGH SCHOOL
CARD OF THANKS.

We desire to express our thanks to all
who so kindly assisted us in Alma and
Elwell in so many ways in caring for
our loving mother, for the many beauti-
ful flowers furnished by the Cleaners,
and others. and for the excellent music
furnished by the Elwell choir.
HER CHILDREN AND SISTERS.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-04-24
hAS SOME OLD MONEY.

James Anstey of Ashley, has had in his
pos. ssion since December 1870 IS gold
certificate, No. I,74I, dated November
1870. Mr,Anstey has refused 500 for
it several times. He claims only one
more Of this issue is in circulation.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-04-24
ST. LOUIS BONDED INDEBTEDNESS

The Michigan Investor is responsible
for the following statement relative to the
bonded debt of St. Louis, Mich:
Elec light bond of 1899, S per cent
Observation-Disclosures. 1000
Refunding p. l. boiid of 1901, per
cent. ..... ............... 5000
Elec light bond of 1901, per
cent. Observation-Disclosures. 5000
w. w bond of 1901 4 per cent. 1000
Pub. Imp bond of 1901, per cent 5000
Pub. Imp. bond of 1902, 4 per cent 1000
Pub. Imp. bond of 1908, per cent 1900
Total bonded Indebtedness $4,000
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-04-24
BOARD OF TRADE.

AT meeting of the directors of the
Alma Board of Trade held Friday even
ing April Io. The following gentlemen
were voted memberships in the organiza-
tion: S. Messenger, T. A. Johnson, +
+. Pollasky, J. NJ. Montigel, A. W.
Brock, II. G. Bansill, Jas. G.. Chase, T.
Sprague, C. A. Habner, NJ. c. Guthrie.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-04-24
CIRCUIT COURT NEWS.

The People VS. Joe Hubbard, OH trial
for resisting an officer. Plead guilty and
was fined $500.
The People VS. Peter Martin for viola
lation of the liquor law, fined $1,000.
The People VS. James Odell and Henry
Odell for burglary, on for trial.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-04-24
BEET FERTILIZER.

l have 80 tons of Beet Fertilizer at
Alma in carload, which will be on sale
Friday. April 26. All farmers wishing
fertilizer for beets can call and get it on
that date. /. n. CowDREY.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-04-24
COLLEGE VS.. HIGH SCHOOL

The College second team and the High
School played game of ball on the High
School diamond last Monday afternoon.
1t was hard to pick the winners for the
first FIVE innings, but in the last half Of
the sixth, the college boys took spurt
and batted the ball for hit after hit, The
final scare was IS to 10 in College favor.
The lineup was as follows:
COLLEGE and TEAM HIGH SCHOOL
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-04-24

Those desiring to investigate the new
and alluring line Of furniture will be
courteously waited on at Convis &
Convis. i466tl
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-04-24

Mrs. J. T. Gaffney has new line of
Battenburg Braids, Rugs, threads and
Luster cotton. Also complete line of
fancy articles. l466tl