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The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1907-02-02
Relating to Coal Lands.

Department of the Interior, General
Land Office, Washington, D. c., Jam
uary FL, 1907.
Register and Receiver,
Dickinson, N. D.
Sirs:-The following, relating to acquired
and existent rights upon land Withdrawn
from entry under the coal land laws, is
issued for your instruction and guidance:
G.. F. POLLOCK,
Asst Commissioner.
Registers and Receivers.
Sirs:-January 18th the Secretary issued
the following order:
"By direction of the President all
orders heretofore issued Withdrawing
public lands from entry under the coal
land laws are hereby amended as fol
lows:
Nothing in any withdrawal of lands
from coal entry heretofore made shall
impair any right acquired in good faith
under the coal land laws and existent at
the date of such withdrawal"
The above order merely permits the
completion of all filings made prior to
the withdrawal, and which had not ex-
pired at the date thereof. These filings
must be completed within the prescribed
time less that covered by the withdrawal.
1t also permits all persons who had
within sixty days prior to such with
drawal opened and improved coal
mine upon public surveyed lands, and
who we're prevented from fling their
claims because of such withdrawal, to
file declaratory statements. Claims upon
unsurveyed lands within such with.
drawals must be placed of record within
sixty days after the filing of the plat
of survey in the local land office. In no
other case will any person be permitted
to initiate filing or make any entry
upon such lands.
Any person seeking to perfect right
alleged to have been existent at the date
of the withdrawal must, in addition tc
the showing now required by the regula
tions, submit his affidavit or that of his
duly authorized agent setting forth spe
cifieally the conditions under which the
claim was made and the different steps
taken to perfect the same.
You will receive all the proofs sub
mitted in support of any claim asserted
under the above order, placing an,
money accompanying the same to the
credit of the unearned fee account. Bu
you will not issue final certificate on an,
claim asserted under the above ordel
except upon the report of a special agen
showing full compliance with law. lr
order that the agent may be enabled te
make such report, you will at the time
the offer to purchase is made furnish
such memorandum or statement of the
claim and thereafter await his return.
In any case sought to be perfected
under the above order which does no
come within the above requirements, yo,
will reject the same with the right O.
appeal to this office. In such cases
notice to the special agent will not be
required.
You will follow, as far as applicable
the circular of December 7, 1905, de
6ning the action to be taken on fna
proofs generally. You will give the ut
most publicity hereto, and advise al
persons who had existing coal declara
tory statements pending at the date O
the Withdrawals.
Very respectfully,
| w. A. RICHARDS,
Commissioner.
Approved January Fl, 1907.
E. A. Hitchcock, Secretary.
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1907-02-02
THE FEBRUARY HOUSEKEEPER

The Housekeeper for February prints
very interesting story by Anne Warner,
entitled "The Steinhard Pride" In the
beginning of the story, the author sug-
gests the handing down of the intense
pride of family from the middle ages,
but the time of the actual plot is the
present day and tells the honorable
disillusion of the pride in very charm
ing way. Owen Kildare continues the
serial, "Duff Daggett, Street Arab" and
carries his youthful hero through his
career in the great streets of New York.
Ruby Dannenbaum writes of the unique
and effective sanitarium established by
Hebrew philanthropists in Colorado
The timely departments for the spring
are, Poultry for Pleasure and Profit" by
Mrs. George Cork, and Starting Seeds
and Plants" by Samuel Armstrong Ham.
ilton. There are also the usual helpful
departments, fashion hints and sugges.
tons for the home. The Housekeepel
Corporation, Minneapolis, Mimi. Sixty
cents year.
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1907-02-02

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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-01-16
ooLDE%EDOING.

Yes, the bells rang out and the march
played to the step of nearly>Qne hundred
OF the friends of Mr. and MIS-. VIM. G.
Faulkner of the village of Forest Hill ON
New Years day-ffty years they have
labored together. They never were SIes-
sed with children of their own, but haze
brought mp FIVE. They came from EnA
land at an early age, and were married in
Buffalo IN 1857 coming to Gratiot county.
Seville township in 1904, clearing two
farms, building two houses and barns
and stood well the hardships of pioneer
days, bringing flour 20 miles AT S2s ner
barrel. They have been members of the
Church of Christ for forty years and are
still firm in the faith. They reside in
neat little cottage home here, and we
assembled, men, women and children to
help make glad their 5oth year of wedlock.
Music was given, song service and all
done to make the day happy and joyous.
An address was given by Elder II. Ros-
sell OF St. Louis. which brought to our
minds the wonderful advancement that
America has taken within the last 90
years. The wedding ceremony was
beautiful indeed, after which the old
gentlemen made very fitting and able
address TO the assembly Provisions and
a purse of si7 was left as a token of
respect from their many friends. On the
whole this was a day long to be remem-
bered by the friends, who left in the
evening for their homes. light hearted
and happy. wishing them many more
happy days before they shall be called to
The better world.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-01-16
THEY ARE MARRIED.

A dispatch dated January II which ap-
peared in the Detroit Journal of yester.
day said: The faculty and students of
Alma college were surprised by the an
nouncement that Frank Angel and Miss
Agnes Burnet were married New Years
day IN Aurora, Ill. Mr.. Angel was the
most popular student in the college last
year. He played on the football and
baseball teams and was captain of the
celebrated 'o5 team. He was also Alma's
star heavyweight wrestler for three years.
About one month ago he accepted posi-
tion OF county secretary of the Y. NJ. c.
A. for Allegan county. Miss Burnet is a
graduate of the kindergarten school of
the college and has been teaching in
Tawas City for two years. Mr.. Angell's
home is in Adrian.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-01-16
GOV. TAKES The OATH.

Governor Fred NJ. Warner was sworn
in as governor of Michigan for the second
term last Saturday, at his home in Farm
ington. II have no prepared speech.
but l will always do the best 1 can and
try to do the right thing at the right
time"
With these words Fred M. Warner
entered on his second term as governor
OF Michigan. de said: Il do" TO the
oath, affixed his signature to the docu-
ment, made the above address, kissed
his little daughter Helen, the ceremony
was over and there was scarcely a dry
eye in the room, so solemn was the
occasion.
The governor was confined 10 bed in
his Pennington home, having been un-
able to go to Lansing at the appointed
time TO take the oath. 1t was believed
that he would not be able TO get 70
Lansing within the so-day limit fixed by
law; hence the oath Of Office was taken
As above stated. ~
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-01-16
COLLEGE NEWS.

Last Friday night was the last of our
skating parties, but the opportunity for
another recreation has been afforded.
which calls for valorous deeds as we'll.
Two sleighing parties left Wright hall
shortly after luncheon Saturday after
noon, and an enjoyable time was ex-
perienced.
The students were favored during the
Friday morning chapel exercise by a
brief discussion on Forestry by Prof.
Roth OF the University of Michigan. In
his plea for forestry he asked the students
not to accept his statements without
criticism, but TO ponder them indepen-
IDENTIFY. His address was very instructive
and filled with amusing comparisons.
A basket ball game was played be-
tween the Commercials and the Academy,
Tuesday afternoon, beginning at AIS.
Much enthusiasm is shown by these con-
testants throughout.
Fortunate were the students in being
favored by the presence of Miss Glenn
for the last week, She was here in the
interests of foreign missions, and the
results from her efforts were quite salts
factory. Through her influence p. J.
Allured, Allen McFadden and Blake Nc
Donald have joined the volunteer band.
and ultimately will labor in foreign fields.
Several more of the young people have
been thinking seriously of making this
heir life work.
Mr.. Herman Morse has not returned to
Alma to take up his regular work since
he holidays. Instead, he has been pre-
'aring himself to take the examination
or a "Rhodes Scholarship" During
he latter part of the week the examina-
ion of men from the several colleges of
he state will be held in Ann Arbor.
his is the first attempt made by any of
Alma's students and we wish our repre-.
all kinds of success.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-01-16
MODEL CLOTHING STORE.

Simon Messenger and his force OF
clerks have just completed shelving and
arranging in their Superior street store,
the stock of goods recently purchased
at the Harrison sale. Messenger &
Company have long been credited with
having the largest stock of clothing and
gents furnishings in Gratiot County.
But now the stock carried by THE enter
prising firm, is not excelled in Central
Michigan. 1t is the hustle and enterprise
of Alma's business men that is rapidly
causing Alma 70. become the trading
center for the residents of this and ad-
joining counties.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-01-16
STILL HOLDS THE FUNDS.
Fred {. Smith Still Holding the
Office OF County Treasurer.
Supervisors Reject Bond.
LEGISLATIVE ACT CALLED FOR
Resolution Shows the Position Taken
BY the Board Of Supervisors. Trea-
surers State Bond Acce pted.

visit yesterday 10 the County Treas
urer's Office, Ithaca, found Fred +. Smith
who for four years has served the count,
as Treasurer, still in control of Gratiot
County's finance. while in the same office
sat Treasurer elect ii. X. .Munson. who
has taken the oath of office, filed his bond
with the state, and is willing and ready
to assume the management of the ex-
chequer. The occasion of Mr.. Smith
being retained in office is occasioned by
the fact that the bond presented by Mr..
Munson to the Board of County Super
visors was rejected by said board for
reasons made clear in a resolution pub
lished elsewhere.
AT the October session of the Board of
Supervisors a resolution was passed bv
the vote of the entire board, whereby
the treasurer's bond was TO be surety
company bond and to be paid for by the
county. In turn the treasurer was re-
quired to advertise for bids for the use of
money on hand from time to time be-
longing TO the county and place the same
In the Gratiot Co. State or National bank
offering the highest rate of interest for
same, the bank or banks receiving said
money TO furnish said treasurer with an
indemnifying bond. The bond presented
by Mr.. Munson was in the sum of $40, 900
and signed by the following individuals:
Frank II. Horr, II. ]. Crawford, Ansen
E. Pinney, Wolfe Metzger. ]. B. Craw-
ford, c. E. Webster, w. Nj. Weller, ]. N.
Mccall, VIM. F. Thompson, +. H. Nc
Kay, Chas. p. Yost, and was rejected as
above stated
In response to the request for bids for
the use of county money. The National
Bank of Ithaca, Commercial Bank of St. !,
Louis, First State Bank, Alma, and the
Alma State Savings Bank each have
offered to pay the county three per cent
on monthly balances.
Following is the resolution passed last
Saturday morning by the Board of Super
'isors without dissenting vote:
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-01-16
COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS.

The president of the Senate last We'd
nesday appointed his committee for the
ensuing year and Senator Ely drew
the following appointments
Chairman of the committee on Roads
and Bridges and appointment on the
committees on Agriculture, Elections,
Michigan Reformatory, Railroads and
Religious and Benevolent Societies.
Representative Chambers will act on
the following committees in the house:
Constitutional Convention, Elections,
Home for Feeble Minded and Schools
for the Blind.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-01-16
TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF
GRATIOT COUNTY

TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF
GRATIoT COUNTY
Your committee on county officers 10
whom was referred the bond offered and
proposed by Harvey r. Munson, as Coun.
ty Treasurer, after carefully having ex-
amined and considered the same, do
hereby respectfully submit the following
report:
We find that said bond is signed by
fourteen sureties, each and all of whom
are stockholders in two certain banks
within this county. and which banks
have, in the past, been acting as the de-
positories OF the public funds of Gratiot
County and in which banks the large.
portion of said moneys have been deposit
ed, and have remained, and which banks
have been receiving the use and benefit
of said. funds without paying any interest
therefore to the county of Gratiot.
We also find that Harvey r. Munson.
who offers and proposes this bond, claims
and states that the resolutions of this
board, passed at its last annual session.
requiring him to give surety company
bond, and providing for the management
of the public moneys of Gratiot county
in such manner that the county NAV
receive reasonable interest for the use of
the idle funds, is not binding upon him
and that he intends to wholly ignore and
set at naught. And we further find that
the proposing Of this bond is the first
step taken by him, in this proposed ac-
tion, ia ignoring and refusing to recog-
nize the mandate and direction of said
resolution.
And we are satisfied that this bond is /
given in pursuance of an agreement be-
tween the County Treasurer elect, and
the persons who have become sureties on
said bond, by which the banks in which
said sureties are interested are to receive
the benefit Of the use of the public
moneys OF Gratiot county in the future.
in the same manner as they have been
receiving il n the past.
We further find that it was the sense
and determination of this board, and at
It's last October session that a surety
company bond, as provided by said reso-
luton, offered greater degree of safety
% the county, for the safety of its public
unds, than personal bond could afford. .
md more especially such personal bond !
IS the one now proposed. |
We furtherIhnd that this board has I
lever fixed the sum Of forty thousand ,
lollars as being the amount of the i
rreasurer's bond, except such bond was q
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-01-16

surety company bond as was provided
in such resolution.
We further find that the bond proposed
Is greatly insufficient .in comparison with
the sufficiency of the bonds as required
by the resolution of this board as afore-
said.
We further find, and are advised, that
the resolution heretofore adopted as
aforesaid, is valid and that the board
had ample power and authority to make
the provisions therein contained. and
that the same were and are reasonable
and necessary, and legally required the
County Treasurer TO govern the manage
ment of the public funds in accordance
Herewith, and we find that said resolu-
tion as we are advised is not in any man.
ner opposed 10 any law of the State or
any public policy thereof, but that its
is necessary to the proper pro-
lection of the property and interests of
Gratiot Comfy.
THEREroRE for these reasons we re-
spectfully recommend and report that the
said bond be not approved by the board.
All of which is respectfully submitted.
JAMES GIBBS
Signed WM. T. PiTr
Il. NJ SMITH
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-01-16
NEW FEED GRINDER.

The Alma Roller Mills have recently
installed, at an expense of several hund-
red dollars, a Halsted Feed Grinder,
with capacity of so to 100 bushels of
grain per hour. This machine is one of
the latest designs and is capable of
grinding clear oats as well as corn. 1t
will grind feed coarse, medium or fine
and has already proved a very desir-
able addition to the machinery of the
mill.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-01-16
GEORGE KING IMPROVING.

George King OF Grand Rapids, who
has been i'll with pneumonia at the
Wright House for some time is slowly
recovering. His wife arrived last
Thursday and no complications setting
in IL is thought that he can be taken
home Saturday. Mr.. King has bought
horses through this section for several
years and was here for that purpose
when taken i'll.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-01-16

Mrs. J. NJ. Montigel entertained the
ladies of Alma Hive No. 43 L. O. It. M.
last Wednesday evening Jam 9th. The
evening was spent i'm games and music.
refreshments were served. Mesdamcs
Shepherd and Day received the prize for
the best thinkers. All returned home
voting Mrs. M. a loyal hostess. Next
meeting at Mrs. Shepherds Wednesday
evening. Jan. 30.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-01-16

After the above action was taken. Su
peryisor 7. J. Clark of Alma, presented
the following resolution, which received
the unanimous endorsement of the Board
WHEREAS certain resolutions relative
to designating repositories wherein the
county Treasurer of Gratiot County
should deposit the public funds of said
county, and providing that all interest
acquiring therein should belong to said
county.
And whereas the said County Treasurer
has taken an attitude hostile to the en-
forcement of the provisions of such reso-
lutions and against the interest of the
county, necessitating the institution of
legal proceedings to ascertain and de-
termine the rights, duties and obligations
of all parties interested
And whereas there seems TO be an
honest difference of opinion relative to
the construction of the law governing
the premises, and as there is always more
or less uncertainty in regard to the out.
come Of lawsuit, therefore, in order to
remove all questions of doubt and to
secure to the county all the benefits that
may arise, be il
RESOLVED that the members of the
legislature from Gratiot County be and
hereby are requested to use all
honorable means to secure the passage of
a law embodying the essential provisions
OF the said resolutions adopted bv the
board at its October session 1906. clear
specific and unambiguous in its terms and
mandatory in its applications to Gratiot
County and
RESOLVED further that the Chairman
of this board appoint committee of
three to look after the preparation of
such bill and present it to the Senator
and Representative from Gratiot County.
and to take such other steps as may be
necessary to secure the passage of such |
aw
RESoI.vED-Further that nothing here
N contained be considered or understood |
is affecting the instructions given to the
Attorney and Geo. p. Stone
o take all necessary steps to protect the
interest of said comfy under existing
avs
Also that the Chairman of this Board
'e the Chairman Of said committee.
I. j. CLARK.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-01-16

ture" was next taken up by w. F. Ravei
followed by Joseph Foster Of Pompeii
whose exhibit took first prize at tn,
Michigan corn show last year Points il
potato growing was next discussed by
Dean and Cowdrey after which DR.
Thomas o. Blaisdell gave very inter.
esting talk on "The School and the
Community. Al the evening session a
better attendance was noticeable. Mrs.
F, ID. Saunders discussed the question,
docs farm life pay in very satisfactory
manner after which DIR. Blaisdell
lectured on the Laurel Crown" Ap
illustrated steroptican lecture on Forestry
by Prof. Roth of Ann Arbor concluded
the program for the first day.
Thursday afternoon the woman's sec
ton of the meeting was held in the
Methodist church. Mrs. Charles vanden-
venter of Ithaca. acting as chairman.
They opened with prayer by Rev, +. II.
Clapp. after which Mrs +. ID. Saunders,
State Speaker. gave talk on household
hints, in which all were requested to re-
spond. AT 3I5 the meeting adjourned
to the general session.
The first subject taken up Friday morn
ing was Good roads and how to have
Them" by w. +. Raven. followed by T.
A. Ely, who recommended the idea of
doing what you do and doing it we'll.
The subject Fruits and their care"
was next led by NJ. l.. Dean. Some very
fine points were brought out, the prin-
ciple one being, "How to deal with the
San Jose scale on fruit trees As many
fruit growers we'll know, this insect
works on the body of the tree and being
so small is very hard to exterminate. 1t |
is barely visible 10 the naked eye and is
covered with scale with small openings
in il through which the insect breathes
The only way to destroy them is by put.
ting something on that will fill these
holes and shut off the breathing source
which as natural consequence leads to
ieath. A receipt was recommended con-
'isting of equal parts of lime and sulphur
'r about IS pounds of each in so gallons
If water and boiled 80 minutes. Lime
must be we'll Stacked and then strained
o remove all substance so the sprayer
will not clog, Next on the program was
lection of officers. George Coleman of
ithaca was elected president for the en-
uing year and Chas. Vanderventer,
ecretary. Vice presidents in each town !
hip are TO continue in office, all vacancy
ccurring to be filed bp the president
his concluded the forenoon session.
The first on the program at the after
oon session was the question box and :
iany important questions were ably
iscussed by w. f.. Ravens practical :
oultrv raising" was next and quite an
interest was shown by every one present.
|. l.. Dean opened the discussion and he
as ably assisted by Mrs. Coleman and
n. Cowdrie of Ithaca w. a. Bahlke
andled the topic Sugar Beets, aud how v
grow Them" in a very convincing P
anner and was warmly seconded by Ira I,
lydam of St. Louis. "Care of the dairy a
erd, by w. +. Raven and a discussion h
d by l.. c. Hull OF Middleton, con- r,
uded very successful institute.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-01-16

Following is partial list Of the new
arrivals at the Alma Springs Hotel in
the past week: J. Fred Alexander
Grayling; Mrs. +. ID. Saunders, Rock
fori; l.. b. Warner, Salisbury, Mo-;
Maud M. Barber, Mason; w. Bickard
Glare and b. L. Waindell, Chicago.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-01-16

The above yearly balance at three per
cent, the interest offered by four banks
OF the county, means an income of
s7,ooe.74 TO the taxpayer from money
which so far as the taxpayer is concerned
would remain idle in some bank.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-01-16

The Supervisors have secured from
County Treasurer Smith the following
statement of the average amount of coun.
ty money on hand during the past four
years as follows:
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-01-16

II yon want TO save one half of your
fuel bill see A. W. Brock g. Co.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-01-16

Total for four years s267 ,see. 90
Average per year. r......S 500. 6.e7A.7s
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1907-07-25
TOWNSHEND.

H. w. Lewis is taking a vaca-
ton by trip to York State. Mrs
Lewis remains here during his alb
sence.
Mrs. Young OF West Wardsboro
spent a few days at DIR. Osgood $
recently.
The Dorcas Guild held food
sale at the chapel last week Friday
afternoon.
]. T. Landman is stopping at
DR.. Osgood's.
Oliver Nelson, a colored gentle
man, gave lecture and concert i'll
the town hall Monday evening
He told some of his experiences as
slave boy, and how he escaped
with fifteen others.
Rev. Mr.. Wiswall of Newfane
occupied the Congregational pulpit
again last Sunday.
Orison Follett started Monday
for the Jamestown Exposition tc
be gone eight or ten days.