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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-07-17
RAILROAD TALK.

The following was taken from the
Stanton Clipper of last week.
Marcus Pollasky, the Detroit rail-
road promoter, was in the city Sat
urday in the interests of a steam rail-
road to be built from this city to
Alma via Crystal. About twenty cit
izens of Crystal were also here and
a public meeting was held at Hotel
King, which was attended by about
forty Of our citizens The various
phases Of the proposed route were
discussed and various committees
were appointed to look after Stan
tons interest in the proposed new
line.
On Monday Jerry Boynton the vet
eran railroad promoter Of Grand
Rapids, dropped into town in the in
terests Of the road which he proposes
to build within year from Langston
to this city and thence to Alma via
Crystal A meeting was gotten up
on short notice, but it was quite well
attended After listening to what Mr.
Boynton had TO say in regard to his
proposed electric line. committee
was appointed to look after the
matter
Both lines are quite feasible and il
would not be much OF surprise to
Stanton citizens If we should have a
new railroad running east and west
out OF Stanton before snow flies in
the fall OF l9Os7
This will be good thing if it is
carried through There are men with
capital in Alma and in other por-
tons OF the state who are interested
in the project and who are looking up
routes and making surveys for the
same.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-07-17
STATE BOARD MEETING
Held at Lansing, Michigan. July
II. 1907. important Busi-
ness Transacted.

At the regular quarterly meeting OF
the Michigan State Board of Health,
held in the office Of the secretary at
Lansing on July 70, the following
members were present: President
Angus Mclean, Detroit; vice-pres-
ident, Malcolm c. Sinclair, Grand
Rapids; Aaron r Wheeler, NJ. D.,
St. Louis; c. NJ. Ranger, Battle Greek;
and Secretary Shumway, and at the
afternoon session Hon. c. c. Vaughn,
St. Johns. and Victor c. Vaughn,
VI. D.. Ann Arbor
After the reading and approval OF
the minutes OF the last regular meet
ing. the bills under the Embalmer
Fund were audited and allowed.
After the routine business. the
board authorized the secretary to
send Mr. Ainge as sanitary inspector
to advise with local boards OF health
and school boards at the expense OF
the same. regarding the sanitary con
ditions, ventilation, etc. Of school
buildings This is a very practical
step in the direction OF securing more
sanitary school buildings
The board reviewed the public
health legislation passed by the last
Legislature, namely, the amended law
regulating the practice of embalming
and the act establishing a bacteria
logical laboratory in connection with
the State Board OF Health The board
decided to secure practical and ef-
hcient bacteriologist as soon as. pos
sible in order that the work OF equip.
ping the laboratory may be begun.
1t was decided TO hold an en-
banners examination in the upper
peninsula, at Escanaba, sometime dur
ing August, tic date to be fixed later
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-07-17
GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN.

Miss Marlen Hill was born at Perry,
Shiawasse county, Michigan, March 26,
1888, and passed to the great beyond at
1890 Saturday at the home of her par
ents, Mr.. aud Mrs. J. Hill of St. Louis,
Michigan, aged 10 years, 5 months and
10 days. All was done that loving hands
could do, 'buto of no avail She sustained
an operation for appendicitis three years
ago, and has been a sufferer nearly all
her life. She realized that death was
near, bidding all her relatives and friends
goodby, wishing that they would all meet
in the better land She leaves six broth
ers and three sisters. mother and father,
besides host OF relatives and friends, to
mourn her loss. The funeral was held at
her home on Bankson at I: 80 p. III. Mon
day. conducted by Rev. Wolfe of the
Methodist church.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-07-17
RAYCRAFT vs.. SCH&EfFER.

The case of Raycraft vs., Schaefer
was tried in Justice Spinney's court
last Friday afternoon The attorney
for the defense was James K. Kress,
while w. A. Balkhe tried the case
for the plaintiff. The jury was com
posed of S. L. Bennett, Daniel Shar-
rar, Ezra Smith. s. Wilcox, Thos.
Grover and George Delevan.
The contest was over a contract
for hay, between Z. Raycraft and Mr.
Schaefer, the latter being the agent
of Caldwell Bros. of Stanton. The hay
was sold by Mr. Raycraft, who agreed
to deliver the same as fast as cars
could be procured. One was secured
Immediately, loaded and shipped to
Stanton The car contained rs bales
Of hay. Shortly after this car had
been shipped. and had not been paid
Tor. Mr. Raycraft requested an adj
vance Of S25OOO on the contract This
the buyers promised to forward as
soon as the second car had been ship
ped. Upon receipt Of the second car
Raycraft was paid for the same, the
hay in this car coming to $132 so
The $675O due on the first car wa.
neither forwarded or mentioned. Had
Caldwell Bros. paid the requested
$25ooO there would have been an ad-
vance of $1,000 over all hay shipped
Upon Raycrafts refusal to ship the
remainder Of the hay Mr. Caldwell
came to Alma to endeavor to induce
him to change his mind 1t was oi
no avail and Schaefer was sued for a
Judgment of S6, 80.
After one-half hours deliberation the
jury returned with a Judgment for the
plaintiff.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-07-17
LEGISLATORS BARRED
Legislators and Judges Cannot
be Dele gates TO Constitu.
tionaI Convention.
ATTORNEY GENERAL S OPINION
Section 10 Of Article w. of the Consfi-
tuition Relied Uron as the
Basis of the Opinion

Members of the legislature are not
eligible under the constitution to
seats in the coming constitutional
convention. This is the opinion OF
Attorney General Bird given out this
afternoon, and it ehectually puts to
sleep the ambitions OF a number OF
members OF the legislature who form
ed the law providing for the conven-
ton. The attorney general also holds
that circuit judges are not eligible to
sit in the, convention, there being a
plain and direct provision of the con-
stitution 10 the contrary
Several reasons are given why
members Of legislature are disquali-
fed as constitutional revisionsts,
Section 10 OF article 4, which says
that "No person elected member OF
appointment within this state from
the legislature shall receive any civil
the governor. the governor and the
senate. from the legislatufe or any
other state authority during the term
for which he was elected" is relied
upon as the BASIS of opinion, The
word appointment and election
it is said are used anonymously ac--
cording TO the decisions of various
courts cited. The object to be ac-
scomplished by the provision quoted
is said by the supreme court of Mich
igan 10 be ito preserve a pure public
policy"
1t is also pointed out that the legis-
lature has the right to increase the
emoluments. abolish or extend the
term, prescribe or limit the duties, in
crease or diminish the compensation
Of members TO the constitutional
convention. If called in extraordin-
airy session for the purpose it is even
within their power 10 reconsider
amend. or even repeal the law pro
viding for this constitutional conven-
ton. Legislators have the right &c
/ limpeach members of the constitution
al convention and should the legis-
laturc be in session simultaneously
with the constitutional convention
they might be members OF .botf
bodies.
"In view OF the language contained
in section IS Of article OF the con
stitution, and that of relative provis-
ions" says the attorney general, "and
the trend Of the decisions OF The su-
/ 6reme court and the consideration;
that seem to>me to have been in the
minds OF the makers of the constitu
tion at the time of its adoption, | an
of the opinion that a member OF the
legislature is ineligible TO a seat il
the constitutional convention
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-07-17
MEETING OF SUMNER GRANGE


Sumner Grange met in regular ses-
sion at the G. A. r. hall Saturday
evening, July 13, 1907, Worthy
Master Klees presiding.
Ten officers and eight members
present at the opening.
Singing, "Work for the Night is
Coming
Minutes OF last session read and ap-
proved.
The names of Mrs. Smead and Mrs
Bates were proposed for member
ship, were presented and Sisters
Kneer, Seaman and Church were APP
pointed as committee on same.
A bill of $lOO was presented by
the secretary for. postage, express
charges and delinquent notices, and
allowed and an order drawn ehtnA
allowed and an order drawn on the
treasurer for the amount.
Bro. Glow presented bill OF Se.2'
for second quarters hall rent and
glass for picture. The bill was allow
ed and ordered paid
A recess of ten minutes was de
clared
Gvange was called to order and the
lecturer took charge OF the literary
program.
Singing, ~shall we Gather at the
River"
The quotations were varied and in
teresting.
The original poem by w ]. Kneer
was very fine and all those who were
absent missed astreat
The discussion on having a degree
team, led by Bro. Glow, created con
siderable interest, all thought every
grange should have one.
The instrumental solo by Sister
Bates was excellent and enjoyed by
all.
The questions given out at the lasi
meeting were answered and gave
much information
The reading by Sister Church
showed the difference between city
and country language.
The program. for the next meeting
was announced as follows.
Song-"The Farmer Feeds Then
All"
Quotations-to be original.
Penny March.
Dis-"The Best Method of Handl
ing the Farm Team in Hot Weather
Led by X. Lang.
Dis-"Is it Rest to Care for Flow
ers" Led by Mary West
Question box,
Song by the Grange.
Ares day will be observed the frs
meeting in August
Grange closed in due form
w. y. BALDWIN,
Secretary
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-07-17
IN EMPTY TREASURY
BuneIing Legislation May Close
State Institution at Mt.
Pleasant.
TW|NE PLANT IS THREATENED
The APPROPRIATION Bills Were. Faulty
When Sent 10 Governor for
His Signature.

The appropriation for the Central
Normal school at Mt. Pleasant, pass
ed at the last session, is void, accord
ing to Attorney General Bird, and the
school is left without funds until a
special session is called.
The house passed bill appropriat-
ing $145,0OO, which, when it reached
the senate, was increased to $154Ooo.
The house refused to concur in the
increase and returned the bill to the
senate. The senate accepted the ul-
timatum OF the house and sent the
bill back without changing the hg-
ures supposing that the appropriation
was then $145.OoO, as was stated in
the message from the senate, the
house then passed the bill. In the
engrossed copy, however, the figures
were left at $4,000, and the bill in
that condition was signed by Gov.
Warner. The Attorney General says
that the bill signed by the Governor
never passed either house of the leg
islature and is consequently null and
void. Notice to this effect has been
sent 70 the Auditor General
The attorney general has discover
ed an error, though not necessarily a
fatal one, in his Jackson prison bind
er twine act The first section reads
that S175,ooo is appropriated for es-
tablishing the plant. Further alcng
in the same section it reads that OF
the $4,000 appropriated $4,000 is
for purchasing machinery. Deputy
Attorney General Chase says:
1--WE think it is a clerical error that
is not serious, but we are still study
ing the act to ascertain if there are
any other errors that will render it
unconstitutional and void, We are
finding many errors in most OF the
important bills passed at the late
session"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-07-17
NICKEL LEADER CIGAR
K. h. Ephraim. the Cigar Manu-
facturer, Invites You to In
spect His Factory.

GENTLEMEN: Having located in Aim
for the purpose of manufacturing cigars
l take great pleasure i'll extendidg to all
retailers and consumers of the weed an
invitation TO visit my factory, at All
/ Woodwork avenue, that they may see
for themselves whether or not the goods
am putting out are made under con.
ditions that any smoker would approve
Of The tobacco from which my cigars
are made is the very best that money can
buy, and extending an invitation to the
consumers and retailers, also extend an
invitation to any competent judge of
tobacco, and will willingly admit exam
ination of any of the raw material before
it is made up in cigars that they may
satisfy themselves that am not misrep-
resenting my goods. There will be no
hesiIancy on my part to allow the opinion
of the best Judge of tobacco that ever
walked the eerth to be proclaimed pub
licly or privately, whether IT is i'll my
favor or not.
Being a practicsi cigarmaker myself,
having followed the cigar business all
my life. feel competent, and also con
fident, that I can and will place upon the
market of Alma, for the benefit of the
smokers. the best SC cigars that were
ever sold in this or any other town.
Every box of cigars leaving my factory
will bear the "Union Label. Because
they bear the "Union Label'-loes not
signify that they cost the dealer or the
consumer any more. but merely a guar
antee of good faith, that they were made
under clean and healthful conditions, by
skilled worknen, free from all filth an
disease germs. They would cost just as
much without the label, but il is our
guarantee of clea n mess and honest
goods. l am here to stay, my money
is invested, and I mean business All
ask is a reasonable share Of the patronage
from the Alma merchants, and ! will do
the rest. call the attention of all deal
ers and consumers of cigars to the follow
ing brand which have placed upon the
market today, ie.. my leader, and the
'best what is, The Nickel Leader.
~rrusting that the smokers will not
forget my brand Of cigars when pur.
chasing, and that ! will not only retain
the good will Of the acquaintance and
friends have me. in Alma, but continue
10 form new acquaintance and make
new friends, and trusting also that Alma's
boom will be the greatest and most re-
nowned Of the state. ann with all due
respect. YOU, obedient smoke maker,
r. j. EpHRAlM.
Alma. Iulv III. 1907.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-07-17
SUMNER FARMERS CLUB.

The regular meeting Of the Seville and
Sumner Farmers Club was held at the
home OF aIr and Mrs w. c. Mallory, ON
Thursday afternoon, July m. On account
OF the rain the attendance was small, but
very pleasant time was had. The meet
my was called to order by the President.
W. T. Pitt, James Gargett acting as sec
retsry. The usual order Of business was
taken up, the regular program omitted
and Airs Belle Shoug sang "The Church
Across ,he WAY" and Mr.. Gargett gave a
recitation. II was decided to make the
August meeting basket picnic at I.lweii
There will be good speaking and good
music. Let every one turn out and help.
make it a success. Remember the date
Thursday, August T.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-07-17
THE PROBATE COURT
Detail of Bushes Recently Trans.
acted by Probate Judge
Seaver
At THE COUNTY BUILDIHG
Petition Filed Asking for Appointment
of Guardian for Wesley
Stanton.

Wednesday, July Io-In the estate of
Henry Hull, deceased, will and petition
for probate of will was filed Hearing
set for August -.
Petitions filed for appointment Of gen
eral and special administrators IN the
estate of Arlan w. Stone, deceased.
Lille Stone was appointed special adj
'ministrator Hearing for general APP
pointmeut set for August I3.
Lille Stone was appointed guardian of
Olive May, Lulu v. and Ruth Stone,
minors Of the village of Breckenridge.
Petition filed for appointment of guard
dian of estate of Esli Stanton, incompe-
tent. Hearing set for July 80.
Thursday, July rr-Iast day hearing
claims in the estate of Charles c. Clark,
deceased. Claims were allowed and estate
closed to creditors.
Last day hearing claims in the estate
of William Honlden. deceased. Claims
were allowed and estate closed to cred
itors.
Petition filed for license to sell real
estate III the estate OF John c. Shaw,
deceased. Hearing set for August IS.
Friday, July I2-Petition fled for license
TO sell real estate in the estate of John
A. Jackson, deceased. Hearing set for
August I3.
Saturday, July IS-Petition fled for the
appointment of administrator in the estate
of Charles NJ. Willert, deceased. Hear
ing set for August II.
Monday, July I5-Pettion filed for the
appointment of administrator in the estate
of Julia +. Thomas, deceased. Hearing
set for August ii.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-07-17
BENEFITS OF WHOLE WHEAT

The ideas respecting the superior
nutritious quality OF whole wheat
bread. graham, and other coarse grain
preparations. have been so solidiy
founded upon popular belief that a
sense of shock would be felt In GER
tain localities il these old and sacred
ideas should be rudcly turned upside
down by scientific knowledge. Yet a
prolonged investigation recently con-
Quoted by government food experts
wholly contradicts the coarse bread
theory They made thorough ex-
pcriments with number Of human
beings, and conducted trials of var
ious flours and other cereal prepar-
ations, and also subjected those foods
to artificial digestion All the results
showed that the coarse fours were
decidedly less nutritious than the fine
bolted hours, and therefore, not so
suitable for consumption by persons
engaged in active physical labor.
1t is found to be true that coarse
flours contain slightly more nutri-
ment than bolted hours; but they are
not nearly so digestible The coarse
particles are not assimilated. and so
contribute nothing in building up or
in warming the body. They make less
flesh and blood and supply less heat
power.
OF course, these ideas will be look
cd upon as revolutionary, but they
will quickly be accepted as the truth
since it is established by the results
OF the most credited scientific in
vestigations.
Children have been fed coarse
brcad and oatmeal in the notion that
they were gaining flesh and bone al
the most rapid rate possible, but the
experiments prove that the fine -four
bread is the most nourishing and di-
gestiblc, and more suitable for the
delicate human system.
The demonstration OF the experts
is a boon to millions of children, and
even the most cultured devotees oi
brown bread and cereal fads will
turn, for the more delicate duality oil
their cereal foods. TO fine white -four
The coarse bread theory is not left
standing place. %
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-07-17
SHOULD BE PUNISHED,

Some dtpraved individual minus the
clements Of common decency in their
makeup have recently visited Riverside
Cemetery. desecrated graves picked flow
ers and demolished tombstone. A mig
creant guilty Of such odense, when cap
iurcd. is entitled to the full punishment
prescribed by iaws and as much more as
an enraged public might see fit to admin
isctr As a result Of this and either dep
relations which have occurred. the Gem.
ciery Association have caused TO be pub
lished the notice which appears else
where in this issue To those who are in
the habit Of frequenting the cemetery
between The hours Of Z a. m. and + p. M.
and who cannot show that they have
business in the grounds, the reading OF
the notice referred to viii prove inter-
es,iug.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-07-17
HE WAS SURPRISED.

Clyde Truding of Grand Ledge was
very surprised lad last Saturday
morning when Deputy Sheriff A.
Sebring Of his home town suddenly
appeared, seemingly from nowhere,
and arrested him on the charge OF
burglary The offense was committed
in Grand Ledge, Truding having
broken into the freight house and
stolen eight quarts OF whiskeys On
Thursday night Under Sheriff
Sprague received word from Sebring
that the wanted party had relatives
in this vicinity where he was in hid
ing Mr. Sprague at once got busy
and located his man at the home of
Irve Rogers, relative of his. living
two miles north of Elwell Sebring
came UP from Grand Ledge on re-
ceipt Of the news and he and Sprague
went after the culprit They found
him at work in an orchard and Sc
bring succeeded in getting within ten
feet OF him before discovered. Trud-
ing was completely surprised, his eN-
elamation being. "How did you get
heres' The offender is mere lad
and looked as though he would not
lave the courage TO commit robbery,
but the report from Grand Ledge is
that this is not his first offence, he
having made trouble for the author
tiles for some time. and he has bad
pedigree
The lad was talen 20 Grand Ledge
ON the Afternoon train last Saturday.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-07-17
NOTICE.

To the voters Of the nineteenth sena-
torial district; | desire 70 make public
announcement that am a candidate for
the Republican nomination for delegate
TO the constitutional convention TO be
voted for at the primary election to be
held August l3. 1907. Have resided in
Alma in said district many years and
Snow the interests of the people of the
district, aud If elected will serve them
to the best of nay ability
l41s-4 JOnN ID. SpINvrY.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-07-17
TOLEDO. AUGUST 8.

The Methodist sunday-school Of this
city are arranging an excursion FOX
August 8. The fare will be sI.oo aud
Toledo. Ohio, the destination. If you
wanta good time save that day for the
trip If the day is pleasant 5000 people
will take advantage Of the opportunity to
visit the city on Lake Erie for the small
price Of St.oo. Tickets will be sold from
Shepherd to Ashley, and ailfare invited
to join in the good time. Watch for fur
ther announcements.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-07-17
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS
Furnished by Register ]. c. Watson.

Philip Fritz to Henry Fell ct al. trustees
pit nw4 sec. 30, Newark 3 $50
Hugh Henry to Clarence willford pit
sei4 Of swl ses 50. North Star 80
MERIT c. Basset to William II. Eaten
Its so9&5Io Dudley add, Ashley 500
James c. Chase TO Effe NJ. Eplar It's :
Z & S blk q. Alma ....... 77oo
James Fisher to Daniel Fisher VII of
sei4 of swI sec n, Emerson 1000
Andrew J. Hall ct al to George II Carl
lt43, Hall & Sharrar's add, Alma $50
Wm. Waldron TO Douglas Traster It's
az ). bIks7 Newton S ado St. Louis 500
Ottilia stsiiey to Clarence willford 81
Of n 3 Of swil sec 50, North Star 1900
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-07-17
IMPORTANT NOTICE.

All persons not having business IN
Riverside Cemetery between ihe hour,
Of p. m. and 7ia ~. are hereby notified
that tliey are forbidden TO enter sale
grounds between said hours. and that il
so found they viii be liable to arrest and
If convicted will be punished to the full
extent OF the law
BY order CHNErERv COMMITTEE
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-07-17
ICE CREAM SOCIAL.

There will DC an ice cream social
az the Boyer school house Friday
evening. July GO. You are invited. A
short program has been arranged and
a good time is promised all who at
tend. Remember the date.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-07-17

which It is a most valuable timber,
taken in connection with its rapid
growth upon our sandy soil makes it
TO his mind the ideal timber with
which to reforest our,pine plains.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-07-17
f, ADVERTISED LETTERS.
Week Ending July 10, 1907.

Gorton. Mrs Margic; Hin, Mrs
Nora Hayes, Mrs. Chas. Morley
J A. (s) Parke Roy c.; Robinson
! s.
The above letters If not called for
will be sent to the Dead Letter Office
July p, 1907
c. F. BROWN, P. N.