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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-02-20
SUPERVISORS ACCEPT CO. TREASURER BOND
Treasurer H. Munson presents bond for 500 600 Which Su
pervsors accept Special Session ended tuesday Special
Act increasing power OF Supervisors
to be pushed

The Gratiot County Board OF Super
visors met in special session at the
Court House in Ithaca, Feb 4th, at which
time they were served with AN order
to show cause" issued by the Supreme
Court and dated February lst, 1907. The
order was the result of request made
by the attorneys of Harvey X Munson,
County Treasurer elect, with the object of
requiring the Board to accept the bonds
presented by said Munson. The Super
visors instructed their chairman and
clerk together with their attorney to
appear at the heariug and adjourned
until Monday. February 18th to await
result
The Board convened Monday, February
18th, at which time Mr.. Munson through
his attorney presented the decision OF
the Supreme Court which in substance
stated that the statues did not confer
upon the Board the right to require
surety bond neither could they desig-
nate where the county funds should be
placed. The Supreme Court decision
also ordered the Board to convene, fix
the amount OF the treasurer's bond and
when said bond was in proper form and
had sufficient sureties, said Board was
directed to approve the bond. At the
meeting of the Board last Monday, Treas
urer Munson requested the supervisors
to fix the amount Of his bond and he
would have same executed and present
ed to them before their adjournment.
The question of the amount of bond
necessary to secure the safety OF the
county funds showed that a great diff
ference of opinion existed among the
supervisors. The first resolution intro
duced by Supervisor Clark placed the
amount OF the bond at S150.000. Super
visor Tuttle moved to amend by strik-
ing out the S150,000 and causing same to
read $4,000. Supervisor Pitt moved an
amendment to the amendment placing
the amount of bond at 100000 The
amendment was lost and the Pitt amend
ment to the amendment carried after
which the original resolution as amend
ed was passed and the bond fixed at
500, 900. Treasurer Munson was notified
and shortly after presented bond
signed by the gentlemen named below,
each OF whom qualified in the amount
set opposite their respective names:
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-02-20
PUPILS RECITAL

The recital given by the pupils of Miss
Lenna Belle Camfeld in Tallons Hall,
Riverdale, Wednesday, February 10, was
a success in every way. The hall was
filled, standing room occupied, and many
turned away. All the pupils did their
best and have made fine progress since
November Ist, with Miss Camfeld as in
structor. Each number was heartily
applauded and Miss Camfield gave the
closing number. Following are the
pupils who took part: Mise Rhea Tall
Ion, Miss Fern Rion, Master Fred Will
liams, Master BERTHE Thorp and Messrs.
Fred Elliott, vern Norton and George
Oliver.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-02-20
ANN ARBOR TO BE IMPROVED

The Ann Arbor railroad will improve
the line this summer. The entire road
bed will be gravel ballasted from Toledo
to Frankfort, four modern coaches have
been ordered from the Pullman COM
pany, four passenger engines of the At
lantic type have been ordered, and six
conso idated freight engines will also be
added. All trains will be vestibuled
The reason for this improvement is
the plan to install short line between
st. Paul, Mimi, and Norfolk, Va. BY
running over the Northwestern from St.
Paul, and over the Ann Arbor from
Frankfort 10 Toledo, and connecting
there with Detroit, Toledo aud Ironton
and the Norfolk & Western TO Norfolk
this route will be shortened 800 miles.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-02-20
INTERESTING ADDRESS.

Sunday evening at seven o'clock the
Rev. J. {. Floyd will give an address in
the Methodist Episcopal Church. DIR.
Floyd has been missionary at Singapore
India, and is now Field Secretary for the
Missionary Society of the Methodist
church. He is an interesting speaker
with an inspiring message and will be
gladly heard by the people of Alma The
service will be in charge of the Woman s
Foreign Missionary Society of the local
church and they are arranging for a
special program of vocal and instru-
mental music. The public generally are
cordially invited.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-02-20

February 10Th the County Treasurer S
books showed balance OF sec, ,69S16 on
hand.
On motion OF Supervisor Pitt the Re-
publican Leader of ST. Louis, was award
ed the publication OF the proceedings OF
the special session OF the board.
The cost OF the special session OF the
Board of Supervisors together with the
expenses incurred in attending the ses-
sion OF the Supreme Court. will exceed
the sum of $4,000 The larger item OF
expense being as follows: Supervisors
attendance, mileage etc, $244.44 At
torney fees allowed S275.00, salary for
extra County Treasurer from January 1st
to Feb. 10Th $500 Publishing proceed
ings OF Board $500, allowed for trans
cript and other clerical work $500
which together with other minor ex-
penses makes the above mentioned
amount
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-02-20
BROKE HIS LEG.

While skating February lith, Master
Harold Price fell and injured his right
limb. The accident was not thought to
be serious until the 18th, at which time
il appeared to be more than a mere
bruise. He was removed to the Sani-
tarium we're the injured limb was
plsced under the X Ray and il was dis
covered that the bone had been broken.
The fracture has been reduced and the
limb placed in plaster cast and Master
Harold is improving rapidly.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-02-20

Mr.. Simon Hagadorn, superintendent
Of the Central Michigan Produce Co.'S
creamery in this city, won honors for
himself, his employers and his home
city, Alma. when last week he won first
prize in the Buttermaker's Convention,
held at Saginaw. Mr.. Hagadorn is thor
oughly posted in his business as proven
by the fact that out of the great number
Of samples shown at the recent conven-
tion, all of which were scored by gov
ernment inspector, made by Mr..
Hagadorn carried of the prize. The
RECORD extends congratulations to Mr..
Hagadorn.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-02-20
GRATIOT POMONA GRANGE.

Gratiot Pomona Grange will meet with
Ithaca Grange, Wednesday, Feb. 27, 1907.
Following is the program:
1890 A. M.
Call to order in the fifth degree.
Business session.
Recess.
1880 p. NJ.
Call to order in open session.
Opening song. Grange melodin. Page 2.
Address of Welcome-R. c. Lake.
Response-D. L. Sharrar
Music-Ithaca Grange.
Paper, docs it Pay"-C. A VanDe-
venter.
Recitation-Kittie Cowdrey.
Paper. How can the boys and girls on
the farm secure business education?"-
Mrs. Cora Carter.
Music-Ithaca Grange.
Recitation-Mrs. Maude Hutchinson.
Address-Geo. B. Horton, Master of
Michigan State Grange
400 p. NJ.
Call TO order in the fourth degree.
Masters conference. Every Master in
the county should be present.
Recess.
700 p. NJ.
Call to order in the fifth degree.
Conserring fifth degree.
Closing entertainment by Ithaca Grange
MRS. EVA c. PALMER, Lecturer.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-02-20
A SMALL BLAZE.

The fire department was called out AT
$3.50 last Sunday morning by the burn
ing of carload of broom handles on the
Ann Arbor track near the freight depot,
On either side of the burning car was a
car of lumber and one of furniture, and
the ready response from the fire depart
ment saved the adjoining cars from de-
struction. Cause of fire unknown.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-02-20

Don't forget to look over the Home
Formula for remedies you may need,
and something not found elsewhere,
only at Stanard's Central Drug Store. 1
Mrs. t. J. Gafney returned Tuesday
from Cleveland. Ohio. where she has
been buying her millinery stock.
M. Ewers and wife are visiting
friends in Ithaca this week.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-02-20

el Ellen Smith was born at Cold
Mich, June 24th, 1881. and died
M, February II, 1907, at the home
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. F. w.
III, and Avenue, Alma, after suf-
for over a year with tuberculosis.
In April. 1906 she gave up her posi-
reporter for the Alma Record,
Nm that time until her death was a
n fferer. She was educated in the
chools at Coldwater, graduating
lass of 1900 at the age Of eighteen.
ne to Alma with ber parents in
ing of 1907. The 18TH of October.
ne was united in marriage with
E.k Ripple. Early in life she be-
.bued with the idea Of newspaper
Nd in loo7 she became composition
NAlma Record and afterwards for
|, Mt. Pleasant, St. Charles, and
hg. She accepted and died trust
kaviour. She leaves besides her
md husband, one brother, L. w.
NAlma, two sisters, Mrs. c. w.
of St. Louis and Charlotte M.
this place and host Of relatives
IDS. c
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-02-20

low what you want II you
'for that Home Remedy you
4 80 much about. Called Kan
A,ound. It's called for every
hnard's Central Drug Store. .
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-02-20
MORE BEET STATISTICS

Beets grown in the Pompeii and Ola
Territory and delivered to the Alma Plant
during the year of 1906.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-02-20

The foregoing is a table showing the
names Of the farmers together with the
actual acreage by measurement, as well
as the amount of money received for the
beets.
MICHIGAN SUGAR COMPANY.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-02-20

The bond was referred to the proper
committee, who after investigating the
financial qualification OF the signers, re-
ported favorably to the Board as a
whole, when the bond was accepted and
Harvey X. Munson of Newark township
had completed the qualifications neecs-
sary to make him treasurer OF Gratiot
County.
The Supervisors audited the books
OF County Treasurer Smith and Clerk
Hughes and found same to be correct.
After transacting some general business
the Board adjourned.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-02-20

City Marshal Button transacted bust.
ness in Ithaca. Wednesday.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-02-20

ace Louise Story, aged Is months,
|, at the home of her parents, Mr..
Mrs. Harry Story, last Monday
ming at one o'clock. The cause of
death was an attack of whooping
In. The best of medical attendance
,ecured but there was no relief for
little girl. The funeral was held at
tesisence Tuesday afternoon at two
Tx, Rev. Elder of the Baptist church
ating. A number of the X. of p. S
led in body as mark of sympathy
'e bereaved parents.
entire family of Mr.. Harry Story
the exception Of the mother are
bur of the children are suffering
the whooping cough while Mr..
and his son Fred are very i'll with
grippe. The relatives and friends
ling all that is in their power to
the situation.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-02-20
THREE DEATHS IN WEEK
Charles InsersoII for Years a
Resident Of This City
Died Last Friday.
MABEL ELLEN SMITH DEAD.
y Grace Louise Story Died Last Mon
day Morning-FuBeral Held
Tuesday at Parents Home.

Friday evening Feb. Sth, Chas. Inger-
soil was taken i'll and his condition rapidly
grew serious, Diabetes and pleura pneu-
monia causing his death last Friday at
100 o'clock in the morning.
Deceased was born in York State in
1850 wheIe he remained until his fifth
year at which time his parents moved to
Michigan. residing on farm near Owosso
at which place Charles was given COM
mon school education. At the age of
eighteen il was necessary for Mr.. Inger-
soil to start out for himself and he first
came to Alma at the age of 27. working
at the Wright House as clerk for two
years. Mr. Ingersoll was united in mar
riage to Miss Selma Sartor in 1885 and
moved 10 Belding, where the deceased
entered the business world by opening
up first-class shoe store. One year
later they took charge of hotel in De-
troit and later entered the same business
I'm Belding. Giving up the hotel bust
ness Mr.. Ingersoll undertook the liquor
business in St. Johns, Mich, where he
|remained for eight years.
Mr.. Ingersoll was successful business
man and when he returned to Alma the
second time he erected the brick block
now occupied by the Caffney cigar store
and saloon.
+ Mr.. Ingersoll was member of the Elk
Lodge of Saginaw and of the Knights of
IPythias Of Alma. His parents, brothers
and sisters have all died during the last
tix years, and three of the children in
he short space of FIVE months.
n The deceased was a good husband
nd father and highly respected by all
igis;> whom he came in contact. He
raves wife and one son to mourn his
*ss.
| 1.-The funeral was held at the residence
| - nday afternoon at two O'Clock, Rev.
spp officiating, the Methodist choir
nishing appropriate music. Beautiful
M pieces and floral wreaths were pre-
Nted by the K. of p, Elks, Rathbone
Wters, Pythians, Rebekahs, and various
m nds out of town. The funeral pro-
ion was headed by the Uniform Ranks
he X. of p. lodge and the Pythian
Ts. The pail bearers being Messrs.
.ney, G. Porter, A. Thum, r. p. Lee,
McFall and Raybald.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1907-01-18
POINTED PARAGRAPHS.

Carelessncss is the great sin Of most
people.
If man doesn't acquire little sense
with age he cheats himself.
If a man owns pocketknite IL -
hard for him to pass grindstone.
Say what you please about moral
courage, the man who has lot of 1t
Is mighty unpopular.
Make the stories you tell on rainy
day AS short as possible, especially if
you tell them under an umbrella.
There is very little use trying TO con
vince man who meets your state
ment with this argument: "Ill bet
you," etc.
40 matter how highly you may value
your own opinion. remember ii does
moi 20 with other people unless they
think exactly as you do, which, 10y the
way, they seldom do.-Atchison Globe
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1907-01-18
PERllS OF BAlCOONING.
An Exciting Trip In the Midst ot .
Wild Thunderstorm.

ON one occasion. rising Sudderly
through stratum of clouds 10000 feet
in the air into brilliant sunshine. the
gas dilated. | let out little. Down
we dropped into a cold air current The
immediate condensation OF the gas
dropped us back into the cloud layer,
which condensed the gas still more
and accelerated the drop. We came
out directly above a stretch OF woods
over which lay another cool belt. BY
this time we were falling like a rock.
We We're going so fast that the bagfuls
OF sand we threw out went up instead
Of down. Hastily we threw ont the
drag rope. the anchor, the lunch basket
to little purpose. We struck the trees
with terrific crash. but escaped, how.
ever. with nothing worse than a shak
ing up and Il few bruises
The most exciting trip ever made
was record breaking voyage that be
gan one Sunday evening. The weather
was not proptious. but We cast of
We sailed across the Hudson river 10
New Jersey and plunged into cloud
After travelling twenty miles | descend
ed 10 drop note 10 my wife. assuring
her Of our safety. Again we shot into
n cloud Presently we driftcd over a
village and with that cNaltatiou that
accompanies the sensation Of floating
the music of church bells drifting mp
from below Before we We're aware
we plunged into the midst OF huge
approaching thunder cloud. 1t seemed
To open and swallow us into Il pit Of
gloom and simultaneously into the
heart Of the widest thunderstorm |
think | have ever seen. The clouds
rolled and tossed and twisted. The
balloon would now he forced down,
then tossed up and again spun swiftly
about like top. We lost all sense OF
direction. Thunder was crashing and
rolling and cracking all around us
Lightning flashed, not in forkcd Zlg-
ZaGS. but in great flashes of fire. 1t
WAS frightful We did not want 10 de-
Sccnd hut presently we heard the I'M
mistakablc sound of water not far
away Letting out little gas, we shot
downward Faster we dropped ami
faster Land was below us. The prob
lem was 10 land in the high wind with
out damage let out more gas. We
landed in a treetop with Jar that iiN-
ed the basket SO firmly i'm crotch that
il could not he dislodged hy the wind,
for now we had dropped below the
StOrm.-W orld'S Work.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1907-01-18
Chinese Hotels.

The hotels arc usually grouped with
i'm square or two of one another. Each
one seeks TO attract guests by high
sounding titles For example, in Can
ton are hotels which flaunt the signs of
the Fortunate Star, the Golden Prof
its an unusually frank confession for
a landlord 10 make, the Rank Con
ferrjng and the Happiness. The food
Is not % bad, but the traveller who
gocs 10 one Of these houses to sleep
will wish that he had gone TO another.
The bedrooms are small, thin walled
boxes In which you may hear the
brca thing Of your next ncighbor or be
kept awake half the night by the con
yer r.ation Of people at the other end Of
the hall OF, worse still, be almost sti-
fed by the smoke from IN opium pipe
which is being indugcd I'm by the man
across the pasSageway.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1907-01-18
THORNTON

Mrs. Ryan OF Walnut street was the
winner OF one of the elegant break.
fas, sets at John the Shoeman's this
week.
A moving picture show viii Doc held
in NestcOfts' Hall romOrrow after
noon and evening.
Harry Tayl0r. councilman from tho
Ninth Ward of Providence and well
known fin Thornton has been made
Chairman of tho Council Committee
uu Printing
A reception Of ncy members Vas
held at the Thornton suonal
Church last SUNDAY mOrninZ
The scarlet fever is showing signs
OF abating In this section.
The Johnston delegation in the Gen.
cral Assembly are Colt men.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1907-01-18
FOSTER CENTER

Al special meeting OF the town
council held on "Wednesday. January
.. 1907 the following ordinance was
passed:
Every owner OF keeper of dog in
in the town of Foster shall keep such
dog securely confined by leash or
otherwise and any owner or keeper OF
such dog who shall not thus keep his
dog confined shall be fined the sum Of
five dollars, one-half thereof 10 the
use OF the complainant and one-halt
thereof To the use of the public
schools OF said town Any person may
and all special constables, police oflic'
ers town sergeant and constables in
said town shall kill any dog found
outside of the enclosure of the owner
or keeper, which is not thus confined
by leash or otherwise
This ordnance shall take effect on
and after the fifteenth day of January
\. ID. 1907 and continue in force for
six months from that cate.
The following persons are appoint.
ed special constables to cnGorc the
ordinance in relation TO dogs: Albert
l.. Cole. William II. Phillips. Arthur
b. Dexter and Charles W. Burlington.
Elmer and George Hopkins were
engaged in plowing last week
John b. Spears is teaching school
in Scituatc.
Harry Luther, who was hurt several
days ago, while cutting ties is improv.
ing Henry Turner of Scituatc passed
Thursday in the village.
Many We're surprised Saturday
when news came from Pottersvillo
that Mr. Ner Salisbury had passed
away. To The sorrowing relatives and
friends We extend our most profound
sympathy
Mrs. Emma Knight, of Foster Center
is teaching at the Barnes District in
Sciruatc.
The death of Mrs. Mary Brown
and Mr. Simmons occurred at the
Foster Asylum last week.
Frank Cummings is very sick at
present writing
Dr. James c. Phillips has hired
another young man to work ON his
farm.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1907-01-18
Church Election.

The annual meeting Of the First
Free Baptist Church on Plainfield
street was held on Monday evening.
The following officers were elected
Tor the ensuing year:
President. Charles Coffin; Secre-
tary. Daniel ID Waterman; Treas
urer. William p. Brownell; Trustees,
for two years. j. Davis Hubbard and
Harlan A. Page; Chairman of Com
mittee: Baptism, Gilbert Swain; Sick,
Aged and Needy. Mrs. q. \. Stone
Membership. J. Davis Hubbard: Mis-
sions, Maria {. Waterman: Music
Mrs. c. W. Eastwood; Sunday School
James +. Coffin; Temperance, Almira
W. Hubbard; Visitation. Elizabeth y
Bitgood: Social. Lizzie l. Curry: Ri
nance. w. p. Brownell; Deacons for
two years. c. w. Place. +. y. Metcalf
ID - Waterman; Book Committee,
j -. Hubbard. f. L. Metcalf NJ {.
Waterman. l.. + Lowden. NJ. \ Place
y. G.. Wright. Ushers and collectors,
y. NJ. Wright, w Z. Brownell Il. NJ.
Mann, c. G. Luther. W. T. Entwistle
II. Francis. James Senior. Herbert
Bainton.
Officers for the sunday School were
elected as follows: superintendent,
Edward p. Metcalf: Associate super
ntendents. Herbert G.. Bainton. c. =
Luther and +. NJ. Mann; Supcriutou-
dent Intermediate Department, Cbas.
G.. Luther; superintendent Junior De
partment, Mrs : i. Dolbey; Super.
ntendent Primary Department. Mrs
). \. Oncy: superintendent Little
Beginners Department, Miss Flor
encc Thorpe; superintendent Cradle
Roll Department. Miss H. VI. stone;
superintendent Home Department
Mrs. c. +. LituefeId; Secretary. Miss
y. b. Howland; Assistant Secreta-
res. Miss NJ T.. Manock, William \,
Baiuton. Frank Chamberlain and Ear
Fayro; Collector, Edward VI Mann
Librarian j. ID. Hubbard: Assistant
Librarians. Clarence +. Brown, Her
bert Francis, Leslie L. Swain ana
Luth,r CloNton; Chorister. O. B.
White; Organist. Miss Minnie Barker
Miss Louise Barker. Miss May L Col
well.
The following We're chosen as Off
GERS for the jewell street Mission
school: superintendent II. T.. New
ell; Assistant superintendent II. {.
sherman. Jr.; Secretary II l.. Kelly;
Assistant Secretary. Earl T. Favro;
Treasurer Miss Bertha Colling. Ii
brarian, Frank f.. Chamberlain; As
sstant Librarians. Horace Shepard.
Joseph Davenport; Or%anist Miss Eva
STacoy; Musical Director. II. {. Sher-
man, Jr.; superintendent Junior De-
partmcut, Miss Hattie Perkins. Su.
pcrintcndont Primary Department,
Mrs L. 5 Grant: superintendent Be
ginncrs Department, MEs. f. II.
Stecro: Collector. Jennie l.. Perkins.
\ horse belonging 10 Dr Frederick
Thrift INDUCED i'm runaway on
Tuesday, colliding With another team
near the post Office DR.. Tmirt's light
buggy was demolished and the other
carriage which belonged TO a man
named Hulston was also badly used
1t is understood that w. \. II
Grant formerly of this place has taken
a position with the Home Telephone
Company.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1907-01-18
Naturally Puzzled.

Among the interested visitors Of the
marine barracks at Washington OH one
occn sion there was n party Of young
girls from a Maryland town, friends OF
one OF the officers OF the barracks
They proved much interested in every
thing pertaining TO the life and disci
pliuc of tho post
what do you mean 10y 'tapsr" ask
ed one young woman.
"TapS are played every night on The
burlo," answered the officer. 1T means
lights out They play il over the
bodies Of dead soldiers"
A puzzled look came 10 the face OF
the qucstioner Then she asked:
"What do you do II you haven't a
dead soldierT'-Harper's Weekly.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1907-01-18
CHURCH NOTES

A. the Broadway Baptist Church
mex Sunday. January 2Oth, Rev G. e
Burr. pastor Fourth Baptist Church.
Providence, will preach al l2:15, and
the pastor at 7:15 p. m.
Sunday School, 1o:45 a. m. Y r.
;. c L. meeting p. IN.
Free Baptist Church, PIainiield
street. 1915, Worship with sermon
by Rev. John NJ LOwdcn. 12:l5 Bible
School. 600 L. p. :. G. T., 100 \
service i'm story and song entitled
"The Saving of Daddy" \ large
choir Will render the music
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1907-01-18
CLAYNILLE

The officers Of Commodore Perry
Council. American Mechanics were in
stalled at the meeting held last week
The dog supposed to be mad, that
was shot by Walter Cole at Richmond
Saturday. was seen here on Friday
evening. acting in an unusual manner
The recently elected officers OF
Wcstconaug Lodge, \. T. O. p. were
installed last week by ID. G.. w Sarah
Perry.
Senator Omcy p. Cole of Foster
and Representative Luther of Scituatc
both residents of this village are Colt
adherents i'm the General Assembly.