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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-05-15
WHERE TO LOCATE.


at Marselles, ILL.,. writes for lnforma.
ton as to the best place to locate. He
has had quite an extensive experience
in farming. and. although be is at pres
ent working Ia manufactory, he
wants 10 go on to farm again. He
would like to get from eighty 10 100
acres Of land at reasons BILE price that
is worth the money prefers to go south
rather than north, aud asks what time
OF year IL II best To look over a new
country and whether IL Is better to
rent for year or two or to buy out
right. We have given our correspond
ent's situation and queries somewhat
in detail because the information he
asks may be OF assistance to others
pomewhat similarly situated. In choos-
ing a location for n farm home there
are several things tO keep In mind
character OF soil and subsou. annual
rainfall, proximity to good market.
kind OF neighbors aud price one has
to pay per acre. There are all kinds Of
land that seems To fill the bill In near
IL all respects except that OF rainfall
Unless this IL. better than tweBty-four
inches n nnualiy for a period of twelve
or fifteen years the settler runs consid-
cradle risk ia purchasing with any
other object In view than using the
land for grazing II Is true that In
many portions Of the semiarid belt
there seems 10 have been an abundance
OF precipitation during the past five or
SIX years, but there IL no guarantee
except the word of Interested real es-
tate agents that drought conditions
which have prevailed In the past may
not recur again. This condition is one
that prevails from the one hundredth
meridian west and from the Canadian
line to the Mexican border. We have
known other locations where every
thing WAS all that could be asked ex-
cept the neighbors. but In this one re-
spect fellow might as well have lived
among the FIJI islanders. Eastern
Kansas, Nebraska, Indiaa Territory,
Oklahoma and Texas. as well as por-
lions OF Arkansas and Missouri. offer
the settler admirable opportunities for
location Were we I'm our friends place
we would 40 down " the Ozark
country or Into Indian Territory or Ok
lahoma Rather than buy so much
land as he desires we believe we would
pay more for fewer acres and aim TO
carry on an intensive rather than an
extensive type OF agriculture. We
would much favor living for a year I'm
a locality before purchasing, as this
gives one opportunity to see country
at its worst as well as its best.
The best time for the settler to see
a new country from the standpoint of
the loquacious and affable real estate
agent is from Feb. TO May /. From
his own standpoint II is when the land
scape looks the dowdiest. which Is usu.
ally from July I TO Sept. !. 1t Is
great deal easier for one 10 invest In
land than ii Is 10 pull stakes after he
has located and found things not en-
tlrely satisfactory. A years time
should give man all the Information
needed on the most essential points.
In looking NJ the rainfall OF locality
II IL well 10 accept nothing but gov
eminent reports as authoritative.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-05-15
WHY so WEAK?
Kidney Troubles may be sapping Your
Life Away. Alma People Have
Learned This Fact.

Life Away Alma People Have
Learned This Fact.
When a healthy man or woman be-
gins to run down without apparent cause
becomes weak, languid depressed, suf-
fers backache, headache, dizzy spells
and urinary disorders, look to the kid
neys for the use Of it all. Keep the
kidneys well and they will keep you
well. Doan's Kidney Pills cure sick
kidneys and keep them well. Here is
testimony to prove it.
Mrs. S. Wright, living on Third ST.,
says; "Doan's Kidney Pills are a first
class remedy fot kidney ailments, ard l
am confident that the claims made for
them are not overstated. Anyone pro-
curing Doan's Kidney Pills at Charles
Rhodes drug store will not be disap-
pointed at the results obtained from
their use for the merits of this remedy
have been fully proven.
For sale by all Dealers. Price 80 cts
Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo, New York
Sole agents for the United States.
Remember the name, Doan and take
no other
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-05-15
THE PROSPEROUS WEST.

Go and see for yourself. Plenty OF
choice government land along new lines
of The Chicago & Northwestern Ry. in
South Dakota open to free homestead
settlement. Special low rate tickets OIL
sale from Chicago the first and third
Tuesday of each month with correspond.
ing rates from points east. Opportuni,
ties in the west were never greater. II
will pay you to investigate. For free
booklets, maps, ETC., address advertising
deparsment " Chicago & Northwestern
Ry., Chicago, H.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-05-15
LEGAL NOTICES


THE PROBATE COURT FoR THE COUNTY or
CRATIOT.
At a session of said Court held at the Probate
Office in the village of Ithaca in said county on
the 22nd day of April A. ID 1901
Present Hon. Isaac ;. Seaver Judge OF Pro-
bate
In the matter of the estate of Helen V Wood
ward. deceased.
John I Swigart. administrator of said estate
having filed in said court his petition. praying
Tor license TO sell at private sale the interest Of
said estate in certain real estate therein des-
cribed therefore
1t is ordered. that the 23rd day of May A ID.
1906. at ten O'Clock in the forenoon at said pro-
bate Office, be and is hereby appointed for hear
ing said petition, and that the heirs at law aud
all other persons inere sted in said estate appear
before said court, at said time and place 10 show
cause why license 20 sell AT private sale the
interest of said estate in said real estate should
not be granted
II is further ordered that public notice thereof
DC given by publication Of a copy of this order,
Tor three successive weeks previous TO said day
of hearing in the Alma Record a newspaper
printed and circulated in said county.
"A true copy ISAAC :. SEANER.
Judge OF Probate
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-05-15
(Date OF publication May ISi
STATE OE MICHIGAN

THE PROBATE COURT FOR rnE COUNTY or
CRATIoT.
In the matter of the estate of Matilda Rindge,
late of Alma Michigan. deceased
Notice j. hereby given that four months from
the 9TH day of May. A. D.. 1907. have been
tion and adjustment. and that all creditors of
said deceased are required to present their claims
of Ithaca. in said county. before the 9TH
day of September A ID. 1907. and that said
claims will be heard by said court on Tuesday
the 10 day OF September A. ID, 19o7, at ten O'Clock
in the forenoon
Dated May I3th, A ID. 1907.
ISAAC :. SEAvER
Judge of Probate.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-05-15
STATE OLE MICHIGAN

THE PROBATE COURT FOR THE COU~rY or
GRATIOT.
In the matter of the estate of william Kelly,
deceased
Notice j. hereby given that six months from
the I2th day of March. A. ID. 1907. have been
allowed for creditors to present their claims
against said deceased to said court for eNamina-
ton and adjustment. and that all creditors of
said deceased required to present their claims
TO said court at the probate office, in the Village
OF Ithaca in said county. or before the i2tb
day of September ID. 1907 and that said
claims will be heard by said court oil Thursday
the 18th day of September A. ID. 1907. at ten
O'Clock in the forenoon
Dated March 2Sth. A. D. 1907.
ISAAC =. SEAVER
Judge of Probote.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-05-15

Don't the Rexall Remedies deserve
your confidence? The pure food law
did not necessitate any changes, on the
contrary it has set the stamp of appro-
ual on them. You can prove they are
unchanged. Their Formulas are the
same now as four years ago. They are
honest without the restriction of the
law. How many others can you say
this of? Get sample of the Rexall Or
derlies Laxative at Stanard's Central
Drug Store.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-05-15
The Poor and N. Rich.

Not long ago a London preacher In.
dulged In little bit of sarcasm over a
small collection. lie did IL very neat
ly in preface to his sermon OH the
following Sunday. Brethren" he
said. "our collection last Sunday was
very small one. When look at this
congregation, say to myself. Where
are the poory But as | looked at the
collection when We counted IL I ex-
claimed. Where are the richr"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-05-15

lie cannot be called an agricultural
success who persists in virtually using
his whole field as a testing box for his
seed corn. Yet there are many. In all
probability the majority. who are do
ing this very thing this year.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-05-15
Both Sides

Our contention" said the lawyer
for the literary person. lis that our
clients hand was so injured by the ac-
cident that for six months he has been
unable to write"
And our contention" proclaimed the
defense. rs that this very disability
has saved the plaintiff so much money
In postage that he Is Ia our debt"
Then the case went to trIal.-Phils-
delphs Ledger.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-05-15
STATE OE MICHIGAN

THE PROBATE Court FOR THE COUNTY or
Cratiot.
In the matter of the estate of Mary \. Hunt
deceased.
Notice is hereby given that four months from
the END day OF April A. ID. 1907, have been al
lowed for creditors to present their claims
against said dece TO said court for examins
ton and adjustment and that all creditors of
said deceased are required to present their
claims to said conrt. at the probate Office. in the
village of Ithaca in said county. OF or before
72nd day of August A. ID. 1907 and that said
claims will be heard oy said court Thursday
the 22nd day of August A. ID. 1907 at ten O'Clock
in the forenoon.
Dated MAY 1T A ID 1907
ISAAC :. SEAvER Judge OF Probate
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-05-15

The old SOW often eats her little pigs
because she has had insufficient animal
food. She should be supplied with this
shortly before narrowing time. If her
food ration contains tankage. she will
need no other meat ration than this
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-05-15

Before plants are removed from the
hotbed to the open ground they should
be hardened ofr-that Is. the beds should
be allowed to dry out and cool Off some
with the glass removed. so that the
condition OF the plants TO be removed
will be more nearly that OF the garden
In which they are to be set out.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-05-15

If there are any spots In the orchard
phere piles OF apples were allowed to
rot last fall. 1t will be good idea to
sprinkle little lime on them to sweet.
IN them up and restore the equilibri-
um Of the SOIL
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-05-15

II quite often costs good deal In
more ways than one TO smash records
Ora Haskins. the young man OF Sid.
ney. Ia. who year ago last November
husked 21I bushels OF corn In ten
hours. ruined his own health as re-
suit Of the feat and contracted lung
trouble. from which he recently died
The 1870 bushel fellows are alive and
kicking tOdav
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-05-15

Other things being equal. the hired
man who milks a COW most rapidly Is
the one who will cause her to make
the best milk and butter showing
Not only does the rapid mixer get
more milk. but such milk contains n
larger per cent OF butter fat than that
which is got by the slower process.
This is why some cows lose flesh with
one mixer and seem to lay It on with
another.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-05-15

Where the garden has a southern ex
posture aud a shelter on the north to
break the wind early planting OF veg
eiablcs Is worth while. In other cases
early planting simply means a putting
Of seeds In cold storage until the
ground warns up sufficiently to ger
inmate them.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-05-15

Continuous grain raising and weedy
land usually 20 hand in hand. Those
who have convinced themselves Of this
fact and have adopted some sensible
system OF crop rotation are quite like
ly to forget most OF their weedy trou-
bles
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-05-15

A north Iowa farmer recently lost
eighteen head OF cattle and hogs as u
result OF a straw stack which had
been eaten into from the side. topping
over on to them and smotherlng them.
He will know better next time and viii
take measures To prevent the recur-
renee OF such an accident
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-05-15

There are good many dairy sections
where the best COW to be found will be
fetching her owner net return equal
to that Of fifteen OF twenty OF the poor
est individuals. The Babcock test Is
the only way of getting rid OF the poor
err kind.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-05-15

The night OF May this year we had
to put horse blankets on our hotbed to
keep the tender stun from freezing.
the thermometer registering 13 degrees
below freezing.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-05-15

The purely good citizen Is never
found In the list Of those who have to
be brought 10 mark 10y the tax ferret.
This matter Of paying taxes II sort Of
fundamental. and II n fellow doesn't
fall down here he Il very likely to be
OF man
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-05-15

WANTED AT ONCE-Show people.
The chance of a lifetime for Anna
teurs who desire good position on the
stage. Must be of good appearance and
willing TO learn. Write quick. Address
The Internationals, Augusta. Wis.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-05-15
ADVERTISED LETTERS.

Week ending May 4, 1907: William
Brown. Al Cavanaugh, Mrs. Will Con-
krell, Jennie Corbith, Blsnch Hinkle.
A. ID. Wiles, Will O Russell. William
Robinson. O. A. Smith. VIM. Tedman.
The above letters, If not called for,
will be sent to the dead letter Office May
%. 1907.
{. +. BROWN.
Postmaster.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-05-15

Nutritious food. dry quarters. fresh
air and pure water are fundamental
requisites for success with either live
stock or poultry. and a great many
troubles are the result directly or indi-
rectly OF failure to see that all four
conditions are carried out
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-05-15

The Kansas experiment station -
helping the farmers OF the state in the
fghting OF the green bug pest by send
Ing out into different sections speci-
mems OF parasitic insect, sort OF
bee. which attacks the green aphls Wig
orously and makes short work OF II.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-05-15
FOR RENT.

We have about seven acres of land in
side the corporation for rent.
CENTRAL MICHIGAN PRODUCE Co.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-05-15

That Is pretty unpromising soil in
which weeds will not grow and earth
worms Will not work.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-05-15
EXCURSIONS
VIA THE
PERE MARQUETTE

Saginaw. Bay City, sixty-five cents.
Sunday, May 26th. Train will leave
Alma at 1921 a. IN. See posters or ask
ticket agents for particulars. l469t2
II. +. MOELLER. q. p. A.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-05-15
EXCURSIONS VIA THE PERE
MARQUETTE.

President Roosevelt at Agricultural
College, Lansing, Friday. May 81. See
small bills or ask agents for full parti.
culars as TO trains and rates. cote
III. II. MOELLER, q. p. A
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-05-15

To get the best 25c meal call at the
Fern Hotel +. Gray. Prop. l463tl3
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-05-15

courtesy County
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The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-06-22
STILL NO DECISION MADE
IN ALDRRMAN'S CASE,
Now Up to Last Day of Ses- sion Which Will be
 Next Tuesday.

Another day in the superior court and again Judge Robinson did not an> noWnce his decision in the aJdermanio case. When court adjourned shortly after i've o'clock yesterday after the hearing of seven ex-parte divorce cas- es 1t was adjourned until next Tuesday which will be the last day of the ses- sion Corporation Counsel Daggett was on hand before the close of court ana remained there until Col. Healy announced the court adjourned when he walked out. Judge Robinson gave no indication of an intention to an- nounce his decision.
 As Tuesday will be the last day of this session of the court the decision will have to be handed down then if 1t is to be delivered in short session. Unless the judge dectdes to communi- cate it outside of court the parties will have to abide in patience until Tues- day
 On that day about fourteen divorce actions are down to be heard, most of which are ex-parte actions. Heading the calendar for Tuesday is the hear ing on @ motion for alinony in the case of Qschner vs. OschneE
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-06-22
BRIDGE SMASHES
 PILOT HOUSE Captain Smith Has to Jump for His Life From the Roof of the Tug
 Henderson. ," BROKEN CIRCUIT
 SHUTS OFF POWER Kimberly Avenue Structure Struck When Half Open by N. H. Towing
 Co. Boat.

Because the power which runs the Kimberly avenue bridge gaveout, and the tide kept running strongly up West river, the pilot house of the tug Ran derson was knocked from the rest of the boat. and the smokestack was smashed from the top by the half-open bridge
 The accident happened at 5:1B o'clock yesterday afternoon The tug had giv- en a signal for the bridge to open and the bridge tender Newton M. Brad- ley. had responded. Just as the bridge was hale up the power circuit was brok- en, and before the tug could stop 1t had struck the bridge. Captain Ed ward Smith, who was in the pilot house. dived from the roof into the water and swan ashore There were three other men In the boat two deck hands and steward, but none of them were injur- ed when the collision took place.
 Just after the tug struck the bridge, tho power came on, and the bridge opened. The men still on the boat were helped off, and the party waited until the tug Hogan, which, as well as the Henderson, is owned by the New Ha- ven Towing company came up and took the boat back to Belle dock.
 Director of Public Works James B. Coe went down to the bridge to see that it was ln good running order, and after seeing 1t open and close three times pronounced 1t sound and fit for use.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-06-22
SEVEN DIV0RCfS GRANTED
EX-PARTE CASES HEARD
Weekly Session of Unhappy Marriage Recitals in Su-
 perior Court.

Seven ex-parte divorce actions were heard by Judge Robinson in the su- perior court yesterday afternoon. and decrees were granted in each case The actions:
 Laura Gochue, of Meriden. vs, Joseph on ground of adultery
 Annie F, Harger vs, Alfred NJ. liar ger; desertion. Plaintiff gets custody of children.
 Bessie W. Parker, of Msriden, vs, Harry L, Parker, of Haverhill; habit ual intemperance; name changed to maiden name of Bessie ". Hastings.
 Alice NJ. Tower ys. Frank S. Tower; desertion; wife has custody of three minor children.
 James H. Brannen vs. Elizabeth R. Brannen; desertion.
 Hattie E. Pedrick vs. Herbert W. Pedrick; adultery.
 Jennie D. Warner vs. Raymond E.. Warner; assertion; resumption of maiden name of Jennie D. Scott
 During the early part of the after noon Fisl1's appeal from the action of the commissioners occupied the court Ror some time.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-06-22
OPERATORS STRIKE Employees of Telegraph Com panies at Frisco and
 Oakland Leave. 25O MEN INVOLVED. Insist That Demand For 25 Per Cent. Increase be
 Granted.
25O MEN INVOLVED.
Designed by Prof. John F. weir.)

San Francisco, June 21.-Strike-rid- den San Francisco had another strike added to the list this afternoon, when the 25O telegraph operators employed in Oakland and San Francisco by the Western Union and the Postal Tele- graph companies left the keys at S:90 o'clock and walked out of the offices. Three short blows on a police whistle gave the signal, and the operators rose from the tables, put on their coats and quit work.
 The operators in San Francisco and Oakland were dissatisfied with the let ter written by President Clowry, of the Western Union, to Labor Commission CT Neill, as published yesterday, and insisted that their demands for 25 per cent. increase in wages be granted.
 The following letter was sent to Su- perintendent Jaynes of the Western Union by committee of tho tele- graphers' union:
 Dear sir; Tn the statement of Presi- dent Clowry to MT Neill, commissioner of labor, defining the Western Union Co.,. s position toward the telegraphers he stated that if any question arises that cannot be adjusted by the district superintendent the company is willing to submit such questions to arbltra- ton. The embodied propositions in the schedule offered to, but declined by Assistant General Superintendent Mill Ter on June 3, other than the 25 per cent. increase In wages asked for your telegraphers employed in San Francisco and Oakland having been adjusted In New York, we respectfully request that you meet committee of telegraphers employed in San Francisco and Oak land and hear their arguments in favor of granting of 25 per cent. Increase in wages, pending the restoration of normal conditions in this city.
 We are requested by those whom we represent to get your reply at once"
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-06-22
PROF. WELLS HONORED.
Given Honorary Degree at U. of P.
 Commencement

Given Honorary Degree at U. of P.
 Commencement.
 It was announced at the Sheffield scientific school yesterday morning that Prof Horace s. Wells, one of the pro- fessors at the head of chemistry and metallurgy departments. had had the honorary degree of doctor of science conferred at the recent commencement of the University of Pennsylvania.
 When the director of the school, pr. Ctittenden, was asked as to the num- Der of degrees of bachelor of philoso- phy that would be conferred this year he said tha until the condition exa1nin- attcns of this morning had been held tho exact number would not be known. but in all probability the class would be the largest ever graduated from the school. Last years class was the rec- ord one with a membership of s1s, but 1t Is expected that thls years class will bs larger by or 6.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-06-22
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CALMS SPOIL HE DAY
First of I've Days Regatta at sea-
 wanhalSa- Coxtnthian Club.

First of Tive Days Regatta nt sea-
 wanhRlza- Cortnahian Club.
 New York June 21--Iight braozes and calms to-day spoiled what pronnis- ed to be splendid racing for the yachts of the Long Island sound ffset in tho fist of the two days regatta of tha seawanhaka-C -Connthian Yacht club at Oyster Bay. Of the big boats the Me- ola and the Irolita appeared on the eS- foot class of sloops and the three new 57-foot ono design Herreshoff craft Au- rcra, Wtnsome and Estalena were on hand. They were to sail a 16 IA mile course, but after delaying two hours ion the start waiting for the light airs to fresh they were able to cover only eleven miles up to half an hour after sunset, when the time limit expired and 1t was declared no race.
 The New York Yacht club 30-footers and the 27 and p foot sloons sailed 1-2 mile course and were able to get to the finish In time, although only five of those officially crossed the line4 Howard Willet's Mink and H. P. Iuclxs enbachs Rue were the winners in the tNU classes.