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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-09-25
GRANGE MEETING

Armada Grange No. 500, met i'll reg
ular session September 21st. Num-
Der present twenty-six, ten officers
with w. NJ. Peck in the chair.
The usual order of business was
taken up. The Grange voted the use
OF the lower part of the hall for town.
ship purposes at fifteen dollars per
year. Delegates elected to County
Convention were Bro. and Sister ID.
l.. Sharrar, with Bro. and Sister c. Z.
Smith. Alternates were Brother
Byrd Clark, Sister Mabel Keef-
er and Bro. and Sister Bamber. Lect-
ure hour opened with song which was
followed by roll call responded TO in
an encouraging manner and really
started the hour out in fine shape. We
shall continue to call for more until
all respond. The discussion on "The
New Road Laws" brought out the
opinion that the township law is pref
cradle to the county law. The recit-
alton by Sister Sharrer was greatly
enjoyed as was the select reading by
Sister Bamber. Bro Floyd Smith
thought the lawns should be kept
moved and free from weeds and con-
siders it a mans job Some thought
it the work of the women and chill
dren OF the family. All agreed it
should be done as it improves the
appearance of place so much. Bro.
II. Grover gave little talk on alfalfa.
Song, "River of Time" Penny march
twenty-seven cents collected. The
sick committee was instructed to
send basket of fruit 10 Bro. Harry
Schaffer. Program for October 9TH:
Song, page 90, Grange Melodies;
Roll call; Response naming an es-
sential to good health. Is Medical In
spection OF Schools an Advantage? ?
Answered by Bro. Wood followed
by others Paper, Charity work in
the Subordinate Grange, Sister Shar-
rer; Select reading, Sister Eta Keef-
er. Paper, Resolved, That to teach
Cleanliness is more important than
to teach History, Sister Marie Grov-
er; recitation, Sister Titus; Song,
Good Night; Penny March.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-09-25
ALL AROUND GOOD TINE
Reception rendered Rev. J. M
Wolfe and Wife at the Home
of Hon. J. W. Holmes

The residence of Hon j. w. Holmes
was the gathering place last Tuesday
evening of the friends OF Rev Clapp, who
is soon TO leave for his new home i'll
Niles, as well as those who wished to ex-
tend greetings to the new pastor and his
wife. The event was made doubly inter
esting, as the opportunity was given the
friends Of Mr.. and Mrs. f. l.
Convis to extend congratulations
as result OF the appointment
recently received by Mr. Convis.
at the hands of the laymen of the
Michigan conference. Mr.. j. G. Kress
met the guests at the door when they
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-09-25

Mrs. Alverson died at her home in
the northern part of the city early this
morning. The aged lady has been de-
clining rapidly since her unfortunate ac-
cident this summer, when she tell from
her chair and broke her hip. The flu
neral will be held at her home Thursday,
September 20, at ? pm, standard. In
terment will be at Prairieville, Barry
county, on Friday.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-09-25
MINUTES OF SUMNER GRANGE

Saturday evening, Sept. 14th., 1907,
Sumner Grange No s93 met in regu-
lar session. Worthy Master Klees
presiding Eleven officers and six
teen members were present Meet
ing opened by singing the Battle
Hymn OF the Republic" The min
utes Of the last meeting were read and
approved The committee consist
ing OF Bro II. ID. Seaman and Sisters
Lena Bates, and Carrie Perry report
ed favorable on the applications of
Edd Smead and Rose Smead. The
ballot was clear and they were obli-
gated in the first and second degrees.
4 bill OF 20 cents was presented by
Sister Church for ribbon. Motion
made and supported the bill be al
lowed and an order drawn on the
Treasurer for same. Motion pre-
vailed. The Master announced four
delegates TO be elected to attend the
county convention in October Moved
and supported to elect delegates by
acclamation. Motion prevailed.
Bros. II. d. Seaman and Herbert
Church and Sisters Alice Seaman
and Maggie Church were elected del
egates.
The question OF having the bye
laws changed at the state grange so
that subordinate oranges could elect
officers for only one term was dis
cused pro and con and the delegates
were instructed to vote against such
bye-law.
There being no further business a
recess Of ten minutes was taken
Meeting called 10 order, the lectur-
err took charge. The program opened
with singing Kind Words Can Never
Die Roll call, % responded by Civ
ing advice and naming an essential
to good health.
Discussions Resolved, that TO teach
cleanliness is more important than to
teach history" was decided by the
affirmative
The vocal solo by Sister Lena
Bates was excellent and appreciated
by all
The question What is the duty of
the patron toward the SCHOOL,
brought out great deal OF discussion
and was decided they should visit the
school often and cooperate with the
teacher in working for the welfare of
the pupils
The program for the next meeting
was announced as follows:
Singing No. 90. Grange melodies
Roll call, responded to by asking a
question, il not able to answer the
question yourself. to pay fine OF
five cents Penny march. Discus
sion: DO pure bred fowls give bet
ter profit than mongrels il cared for
the sames' led by John L. Seaman.
Violin solo. Innis Lang. Answering
queries. Rect Vida Church. Song
by Grange
Grange closed in due form by sing
ing "Yield Not to Temptation"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-09-25

Rev. J. NJ. Wolfe, the new pastor OF
the Methodist church in this city, is a
graduate of Grant University, Tennessee;
Rev. Wolfe was born in Georgia and was
for five years in Tennessee and Georgia
conferences. In 1901 he was transferred
to the Michigan conference, where by
hard work. pleasing manners and elo-
quent address he is already con-
sidered one OF the stroDgamen of the
conference. The citizens of Alma re-
gardless of church afflialiation, extend TO
Rev. Wolfe and wife hearty welcome.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-09-25
STATE TAX THIS YEAR Is
An Increase OF $50l,077.3S
Over the Amount of Ex-
penses Last Year.

The total state tax which the people
of the state will have to pay this year is
50, SS4 ,S5l 81 as against 50, 3S4, 1S5. %
last year. The apportionment of state
taxes has been completed by Auditor
General Bradley and the amount which
Ingham county will have to pay as its
share is 800, l42 .03. Clintons share is
SOS, 1870; Eston's, 500, ,3Sl.II; Jack
sons, Sl04, ,22672, and Livingston's,
S46, ,419.4S.
The tax rate will be s2.sI.7 per $4,000
valuation
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-09-25

were ushered into the spacious parlors
where they were received by Rev. Clapp,
Rev Wolfe and wife, Mr. and Mrs. +. l..
convis and Mr. and Mrs. J. w. Holmes.
Upwards of I2j took advantage OF the
occasion and enjoyed the hospitality of
host and hostess. Refreshments were
served during the evening and all pres
ent agreed the occasion was social
success.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-09-25


New goods arriving daily at Risch's
Furniture Store.f
WANrED-A girl for housework. Ap.
ply 10 Mrs. w. +. ADAMS,
Center Street.
Archie Coverell returned today from
Chicago and will take mp work at the
college.
have just received new line OF
rockers. Call and look them over. w
H. Risch.s
For SALE-Sideboard, Couch. Bed.
room Suite. Chairs. steel range, oil.
heater, chair swing and house plants
Inquire of Mrs. J. b. Parker, 5Ol ~
Center Street.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-09-25

Lafayette Stevens left yesterday
morning for trip to Clare and Har-
rison, with the purpose OF looking up
some good lumber
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-04-13
Wolves Cause Heavy Loss.

1t is estimated that from 10 to 20
per cent of the calves of the cattle
ranges in the Rocky mountain states
are killed each year by wolves, which
means a loss TO the country estimated
a. SIS, 900
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-04-13
Mint Earn.

The Virginian who conceived the
idea Of a mint farm evidently was not
unfamiliar with the refreshing quail
ties of julep. He has found ready
and good market for all the mint his
farm has produced. The farm has
now run three years, and its owner
has accumulated a pleasing bank ac-
count, while hundreds have accumu-
lated pleasing jags slipping juleps made
from his mint.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-04-13
Annle Well Preserved.

A man in East Concord, \. H, re-
Gently unearthed an apple in a per
feet state of preservation while dig
ging in his yard 1t was three CT four
feet under ground and imbedded in
some slaked lime which was probably
thrown away when the house was
built several years ago.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-04-13
How 1t Is Done in Real Life.

He bought ring for his best girl.
When he gave it to her he intended
to say: Dearest, here is a ring l
have bought to adorn your fair hand.
May the circle be a symbol Of my
undying affection for you" What he
did say was: 'H-here's ring I
bought for myself and it was t-too
small. Y-You might as well h-have it.. .
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-04-13
"Air Hoo Makes Trouble.

The 'air hog" the balloonist who,
with dragging anchor, or otherwise,
does damage to windows, hothouses.
fences, ETC., and does not pay up, is
causing trouble in England, and it is
proposed to number balloons for their
Identification.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-04-13
Concertina Band Contest.

There has just been a contest OF
cOncertina bands at the Crystal Pal
ace, London. The instruments In con-
certina bands, of which there are 40
in England, range from high soprano
to bass, as in brass band, but with
a complete scale of six and a half oc-
taves.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-04-13
Herald horse bills are best and

Herald horse bills are best and
cheapest,
Geo. Rudersdorf was in Mineral
Point on business yesterday.
Dave Spaith writes us that be
has moved from Potosi TO Platte
vile.
Jas. Scullon has sold his Texas
land interests to his three partners
Geo. Rudersdorf, j. S. Wright
and G. W. Knapp.
CassviIle Index: Mrs. Henry
Thomas Of Lanca ster and Miss Eliza
Atkinson of North Andover were
visitors at E. J. Blewett's last week.
An old fisherman has made the
statement that in ten years from
now there will be just two kinds OF
fish, the carp and the perch. By
this he meant that all other kinds
will be very scare, as they are fast
disappearing. 1t is believed the
German carp is responsible for part
of the growing scarcity OF some
other kind, of fish, as the carp is
naturally scavenger, eating spawn
Of oUher fish.
Miss Grace Schildgen, comely
daughter of Matt Schlidgen of Bee
town township, became bride
Wednesday morning, her partner
being Gus. Se1pp Of Patch Grove
township. Rev. Schleicher per-
formed the ceremony at St. Glenn
ent's church and a large gathering
of relatives and friends were present
to see the happy young couple
properly launch their matrimonial
ship. The Herald is pleased to ex-
tend congratulations.
"A sad and untimely death was
that of Clement Finnegan, the 49,
vr-old son of Mr.. and Ms. Peter
Finne gan of Fennimore, which oc-
Cured Wednesday night. Deceased
was bright young man, popular
with all who knew him and will
be greatly missed. An insight hcant
plmple on one of his lower limbs
developed into an abscess from
which blood poisoning set in that re-
suited fatally despite all that could
be done. Funeral well be held to-
day from St. Mary's church at
Fennimore and several relatives
from Lancaster will attend.
One of the best paying and
most productive crops in Texas is
alfalfa. We may be considered a
crank about alfalfa but we believe
it the most paying crop on the farm
with from three to four crops year
with two tons at each cutting worth
SIX to eight dollars per ton. What
other crop can compare with it for
work. Prof. Hansen Of Brookings
College was sent to Russia by the
agricultural department and dis
covered new kind of alfalfa with
yellow flowers that will stand more
cold and dry weather than the
Turkestan alfalfa that he introduc-
ed from there several years ago.
He also brought other plants and
seeds that are adapted to a cold and
dry climate and these are to be
tested this summer.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-04-13
LONG. Windy Streets-

The longest street in the United
States, and in the world as well, is
Western avenue, Chicago, which is p
miles long. It's nearest rival is Hal
sted street, also in Chicago, which is
twO-thirds of a mile shorter. HaIsted
street is so much more closely built
up that it is usually spoken Os as the
longest street in the world.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-04-13
jealousy.

The wife of a Manayunk huckster is
so jealous that she shuddered when,
she read the other day that the most
beautiful woman in Europe was about
to visit the United States.-ChicagO
Chronicle
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-04-13
Queer Street Names

In Hull, England, there is a stree,
called Land of Green Ginger and in
Leicester another called Holy Bones.
These are said to be the queerest
street names in the world.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-04-13
No Man INDISPENSABLE.

No man is indispensable. It is well
to think of that, for it teaches us hu.
mility, whose sweet breath fans many
another virtue into flame.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-04-13
rrX Wronn schemel

Instead of making ourselves perfect
and others happy. we are always turn
e ing the idea wrong side out, trying to
make others perfect and ourselves
happy. The scheme won't work.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-04-13
One Advantage Of Poverty.

Some people are so poor that they
can afford to pay an honest tax rate
on everything they possess.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-04-13
He Don't "Dast. !"

Every woman says what she
doesn't think about men, and every
man thinks what he doesn't say about
women.-N. Y Press.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-04-13
!. Matter az Time.

If woman spends more than ten
minutes in arranging her hair the re.
suit is couture Globe.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-04-13

Geo. Rudersdorf was in Mineral
Point on business yesterday.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1907-09-12
Foreign.

The Haviland porcelain works at
Limoges, France, are partially affected
by a strike of 5000 workmen, which
threatens to involve $4,000 men.
Three new passenger steamers of
the Brazilian Lloyd, the Pera, the
Ceara and the Accre, have had sue
cessful trial trips at Rio JaneirO.
King Edward has commissioned
Mrs. Leslie Cotton, portrait painter
of New York, to paint his portrait.
Two sittings already have been given
and the results are most satisfactory.
The visit of the two ENJOYS of King
Menelik of Abyssinia to Berlin is at
tracing great attention, owing to re-
ports that Germany is about to enter
into closer relations with Abyssinia.
Though the Red liner KSoonland
Is speedy ship, a flock of seven
storks caught her on the trip just COM
pleted across the Atlantic. One birth
occurred in the cabin and six in the
steerage.
The negotiations between France
and Canada on the subject of new
commercial arrangement have result
ed in a complete understanding. The
agreement on this subject will shortly
be signed.
Cholera is spreading considerably in
Russia and householders of st. Peters,
burg have been instructed to take the
strictest sanitary precautions. Thir-
teen fresh cases have been reported
from Novogorod.
With the approval of Pope Plus.
Mgr Agius. the apostolic delegate in
the Philippine islands, has confided
the religious administration of the isl
ands TO the Belgium congregation in
place of the departed friars.
The leading Newspapers of Japan
unite in welcoming the conclusion of
the AnglO-Russian agreement. 1t is
generally expected that the security
of the frontier of India will be guaran-
teed thereby, thus considerably light
ening Japan's share in the RESPONSE
bility attending the alliance.
It is declared at Brussels that the
Venezuelan government has informed
the government of Belgium that it in
tends to begin at once the payment,
in monthly installments, of its debts
to those powers which treated Vene.
zuela with consideration" when the
powers united in their demand that
she meet her obligations.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1907-09-12
Was SIuuuinu Match,
FEAR BLOODSHED AT VANCOUVER
OrientaIs Arm for Defense Against
Anti-Asiatic Rioters.

Vancouver, B. c., Sept. 11.-There
is renewed apprehension Of further
anti-Asiatic rioting here, and all
morning Japanese and Chinese crowd
ed the local gun shops to buy firearms
and ammunition. They declare they
will defend their lives and property
In case the Oriental quarter is again at
tackled it is feared that there will be
bloodshed, for the Japanese and Chi
nese are thoroughly aroused and are
convinced that the police are power
less to protect them. Shortly before
noon the police notified the gun stores
to cease selling firearms.
Form Defensive Guard.
All Chinese and Japanese in service,
of whom hundreds are employed in
Vancouver, have stopped work and
have been forced by the threats of
their countrymen to act as part of the
defensive guard. Two hundred spe-
cial policemen were sworn in Monday
and there is talk of calling out the
militia. Feeling all over the city
runs high and another attack is likely
to occur at any time. So far there
have been no fatalities, although sew
nights riots are in a serious condi-
ton.
Costly Goods Damaged.
The Oriental quarter shows the eff
feet Of the riots of Saturday night.
Not a window in the fifty or more
stores and other places of business
conducted by Japanese and Chinese
remains. and costly stocks of goods
are badly damaged The Japanese
consul here and Baron Ishii, director
of commerce and trade of the ia pa
nese foreign office, who is in the city,
have communicated the FACTS to the
Japanese government in Tlkio.
Baron Ishii also is reported to have
cabled a report of the riot to Ambassa-
dor Kaneko in London, with request
that he take the matter up with the
British government.
kilograms have also been sent to
Japanese Consul General Mosse at
Montreal, who will lay the matter be-
fore Sir Wilfrid Laurier, the premier.
Pay Damages and Apologize.
Ottawa, Ont, Sept. 1.-THE general
opinion in official circles is that Can
ada will have to pay damages and
apologize to Japan for damages caus-
ed by the Vancouver riots to property
of the Japanese in that city. Regret
is expressed that the outbreak should
have taken place at the time when the
Japanese immigration question was
all but solved between the govern
ments Of Canada and Japan.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1907-09-12
MOROCCO TO PAY WAR DAMAGE.
France Wants international Commits
sion to Fix Indemnity.

Paris, Sept. ia special meeting
of the cabinet was held yesterday for
the purpose of considering the Moroc-
can situation. The following conclu-
sions were reached:
The Moroccan government should
. be held responsible for the massacre
of July 80 at Casablanca, as well as
for the damage suffered as a result of
the pillage or the repression of disor-
ders.
The indemnities should be fixed by
an international commission.
incidentally this is Frances answer
to the demands of the German export
ers at Casablanca that France COM
pensate them for the losses they sus,
tanned during the bombardment.
The conclusions arrived at are
based on the precedent established
after the bombardment of Alexandria
by the British feet in 1882. The cab
met requests Foreign Minister Pichon
to examine the general question of
Morocco and to prepare a note on the
subject to be issued as soon as posi-
BILE.
After the meeting Premier Clemen-
ceau announced he had not received
any messages from Gen. Drude, the
French commander at Casablanca, or
from Vice Admiral Philibert, COM
mander of the naval forces of the
coast of Morocco, regarding the result
of the armistice.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1907-09-12
Accidental Happenings.

William n. Randall, formerly state
senator, accidentally shot himself at
Rockford, Colo.
An explosion in the Austin Powder
company's mill at Cleveland resulted
in the death of one employee and fatal
injury to another.
Quicksand in the Illinois river at
Peoria caused the drowning of Charles
McEnlee, Kneeling Wilson and Will
lam Singer of Macon, Ill
Mrs. Louisa Hill CarabajaI, wife of
a farmer, and seven children were
drowned in a flood resulting from
heavy rains in Alamo creek, Sierra
county, N. M. The flood caused dam.
age estimated at 100000.
The loss on the Courier-Journal
plant at Louisville, which was Quilted
by fire, is estimated at about 100000,
The machinery, while damaged to
some extent by water, can soon be put
in shape. 1t is thought that the fire
originated from defective Insulation
on electric wires.
Flames licked up a half million dol,
lars worth of property and reduced
three squares of the business and res.
idence section of Houston, Tex, to
ashes. The biggest loss was to the
plant of the Standard Milling com
pany, valued at 100000, which cover
ed an entire block
A passenger train on the Iowa Cen
trail, north-bound, ran into an open
switch at New Sharon, Iowa William
Cannon of Marshalltown, fireman, was
killed, and James Clark of Marshall
town, engineer, seriously injured. Sew
eral passengers were badly bruised
Mrs. David Kennedy of Marshalltowr
had several ribs broken and is inter
nally injured.
Clyde A. Peer of McAlester, I. T..
and Misses Hannah and Quinn Powell
sisters, were drowned in Dow lake
while boating. One of the girls tipped
the boat in trying to change her posi-
kion.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1907-09-12
People Talked About.

John J. Jackson, former United
States Judge at Parkerburg, W. Va,
aged eighty-thr years, dropped dead
at Atlantic City.
Joel W. Deweese, solicitor of the
Burlington railroad company for the
lines west of the Missouri, died at his
home at Lincoln, Neb., after brief
illness, aged siXty-one.
John Hare has definitely announced
his intention to retire from the stage
within a year. He will start on fare.
well provincial tour of England at the
end of September and will give his
last performance in London.
Edward Hagerup Grieg, the compos-
er, died at Bergen, Norway. DR.. Grieg
was born at Bergen in 1843, of Scotch
ancestry, and received his musical ed
ucation at Leipsfc and Copenhagen.
Gen. Pleasant Porter, the noted
chief of the Creek Indian Nation, died
at Vinita l. T., following a stroke of
paralysis, aged sixty-six years. Sec
ond Chief Mety Tiger will succeed
Gen. Porter as chief of the Nation.