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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-07-31
CIRCUS AT ST.
JoHN NJ. EVERDEN.
Prosecuting Attorney

Albeit net is used during the rendi-
tion Of the aerial acts of the great Har-
graves Railroad Shows, which are to
give afternoon and night performances in
St. Louis Saturday, August 10. Man
ager Thomas Hargraves guarantees some
of the worlds greatest displays OF this
kind. This information will be hailed
With delight by all circus enthusiasts.
The contingent hired to perform daring,
novel and unique feats, high up i'll the
dome of The big tent includes: The
Four kingdoms; Bolton and Braman;
Mile. DE Esta; Florence Isengart and the
Tory trio.
Many of the most thrilling acts are
now given in the air, which brings them
in plain sight of the greatest number of
people in the audience. This, one of the
most prominent and decidedly wonderful
developments of the modern circus, is
admirably transcendentally typified by
great Hargraves' Shows. The remainder
of the program is i'll no measure neglect
ed and includes complete array of eques-
trian acrobatic and other acts; peerless
geological display and veritable army of
clowns-fun manufacturers who actually
produce fresh fun-human freaks from
diverse parts of the world.
The street parade will be given at 10
o'clock in the morning and it is said to
be worth travelling many miles to see.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-07-31
RAILROAD SOLD CHEAP
Jerry Boynton Buys the Central
Michigan Right of Way-Ex.
poets to Extend il to Alma.
200 MILES GRADE COMPLETED
Was Formerly Known as the Cold
water Mansfield Right
of Way.

When in Alma last week, Mr.. Boyn-
ton, he of railroad fame, was showing
our citizens maps, etc, of a projected
electric railway which he wanted to
bring to Alma. In connection with this
the Grand Rapids Evening News of
last Saturday had the following:
"Under trust mortgage held by the
Central Trust Company OF New York
Deputy Sheriff Munshaw sold the Central
Michigan railroad, on the front steps of
the court house Saturday forenoon.
The right of way of the railroad ex-
tends according TO the description in the
mortgage, from the southern state line in
Hiilsdale county to Rogers City, Presque
Isle county, with a branch from Grand
Rapids TO Grand Haven.
All the right and title to the surveys,
graded road bed, rights of way and all
other property or interests of the COM
pany were included in the mortgage, up
on which is due and unpaid the sum Of
s97o,733.53. The mortgage represents
the original bond issue of 500 bonds Of
the sum of 81, 600 each, of which there
has been but few sold. The instrument
bears date of July ?, 1888.
The road was sold to the Grand Rapids
Electric Railway company for the nomi-
nal bid of $751;, which conveys the title
to the road and its rights of way. There
is now 200 miles of grade completed, it
being from Freeport to Hastings, Battle
Greek to the south state line, Rockford
to Greenville, and Grand Rapids to
Grand Haven.
J. w. Boynton was the only bidder at
the sale and the bids were made in the
name of the Grand Rapids Railway COM
pany. What this company is and what
il has been organized for, Mr.. Boynton
refused to explain, but stated that the
purpose of the company would be made
known later.
HAS the Grand Rapids Electric Rail-
way company anything to do or any in
terest in the proposed electric line from
Kalamazoo to Grand Rapids" Mr.. Boyn-
ton was asked by the Daily News man.
81 am simply telling you what has this
morning been bought" said he.
He steadfastly refused to tell anything
about the purchasing company or the
purpose of its formation, = init
mated that he wonld have an ounce
ment in regard to the matter later.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-07-31
MICH NJ. E. CONFERENCE.

The Alma Methodist church is located
in the Michigan Conference which holds
its annual session in Albion early in Sep
tember. At the conference this year i'll
addition to the routine work which al
ways comes before the organization will
come the duty of selecting delegates to
the National Conference which convenes
at Baltimore next May. The local church
will be represented at Albion by Mr..
Frank /. Convis, and the RECORD pre-
diets that among the lay delegates chosen
throughout the conference none will be
better qualified to assume the duties and
obligations which will devoive upon
those chosen to represent the conference
at Baltimore. Mr.. Conyis has for a
quarter of a century been active IN church
work and has for greater portion Of
that time been identified with the official
boards of the churches in the cities
where he has made his home. A man of
clear judgment, popular alike in and out
of the church. The citizens Of Alma and
Gratiot county would like to see Mr..
Convis chosen a delegate to The General
Conference of the church in whose inter
ests and welfare he has for so many
years been active.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-07-31
KILLED AT FRANKFORT

Friends of Mr.. and Mrs. Adam Scott,
OF Cadillac, formerly of Alma, were
shocked last Monday noon upon receipt
of telegram which brought the news
that Mr.. Scott had been killed at Frank
fort while working in the railroad at
that place.
Mr.. and Mrs. Scott are well known in
this locality, he having at one time lived
with his people at Ferris Centre, and
was about Alma often. Mrs. Scott was
Miss Stella Fatty before marriage. VIM.
Scott of this city, who for acme time has
been in the employ of VIM. Howe. was
brother of the deceased, Mrs. David
Corey was sister of the unfortunate
man. Deceased was 80 years of age and
carried $4,000 life insurance.
1t is the habit among railroad brake
men to catch the break beam on the cars
while making coupling, hanging on
there by one foot and their hands until
their work is accomplished. Mr.. Scott
was Attempting 10 do this when his foot
slipped and he was thrown under the
break beam to the tracks. There was
not room for his body between the break
beam and the tracks and he was darwin
under. Both feet and hands we're
severed from his body and he lived but a
few minutes.
The body will be inferred at Riverside
Cemetery. A wife and one son are left
to mourn his loss. The RcoRD and Mrs.
Scott's many friends extend sympathy to
her in her great bereavment.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-07-31

West 4 Sons general merchandise stock
was then tackled by the fire and $4,000
will be necessary to cover the loss sus-
tanned
The wind then carried the flames across
the street and the building occupied by
Tucker, the hardware merchant, was
seen to be in flames. Mr.. Tucker had
no insurance, and the loss or stock and
building is estimated at $1,000.
The store building at the corner west
of the Ayers hardware store was occu-
pied by NJ. T.. Race with stock of gen.
eral merchandise. While the second
floor was used by himself and family as a
residence. The building, stock and
household goods. including piano, were
consumed. and Mr.. Race considered him
self fortunate to escape with his family.
The loss on household goods is estimated
at 800 while the building which was
valued at 50 900 and owned by 5. Stan
ard of this city, was covered by insur-
ance
The citizens Of Sumner worked hard in
vain effort to save property, but lack of
organization coupled with the fact that
no fire fighting apparatus was available,
permitted the fire fiend to work havoc in
the business center of their prosperous
village.
Postmaster Button informed the REc-
ORD representative that the insurance
companies raised the rate OF his insurance
July 9th, and at that time he permitted
his insurance to lapse rather than to paw
the increased rate. Just 2I days later he
was burned out. Mr.. Button is to-day
(Tuesday) moving the remnants of the
post Office fixtures into the McCloud
building
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-07-31
DO NOT FORGET THE
SUNDAY SCHOOL PICNIC
TUESDAY, AUGUST 9th.
i, AUGUST 9th.
ooOOoOOoOOoOOOOoOOOOOOOO OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES

TO overhaul the books Of the Circuit
Court.
Mr.. Montgomery has lived in Mt. Calm
and Gratiot counties for number of
years, having lived at Crystal, Stanton,
Edmore and Alma. There are four chill
dren living, two of whom are in Alma.
One other is a stenographer in Chicago.
Thirty years ago the deceased was mar
ried to Miss Jennie Somerville, a Cana
dian by birth.
Owing to the sudden manner of his
death it has beenimpossible to locate the
relatives and the funeral services will not
take place until everything has been done
to locate them. The body is to be inter-
red in the family vault in New York
City.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-07-31
c. N. ?. CO. PICNIC
Farmers to the Number OF 500
or More Enjoy the Day
at Turck's Grove.
SPEECH BY PROF. c. {. SMITH
The Picnic 10 Become an Annual Event
The Good Time Last Thursday
Means Success fer Next Year

Last Thursday was the day set tc: fhe
annual picnic of the patrons of the Cet;-
tral Michigan Produce Co. The place
selected was Turck's grove, a beautiful
spot bordering on Pine river only a mile
or two from the city, where early in the
day, the farmers and their friends began
TO gather. At the noon hour picnic
dinner was enjoyed, Immediately follow
ing which the Alma city band arrived at
the grounds and enlivened the occasion
with some of their best selections, after
which the company's superintendent, Mr.
Simon Hagadorn, welcomed the people
from the country and the citizens OF
Alma as well. He expressed wish to
cooperate with all of the farmers so that
the company and the farmers could har-
monte in every way, thus making the
work Of both greater success han
could otherwise be accomplished.
Colon c. Lilly. Of Coopersville, State
Dairy Inspector, gave very interesting
and instructive talk on dairies. Hon. {.
Smith OF the Agricultural College spoke
of the results of tuberculosis in cattle
and proposed remedy He also gave
the farmers great deal OF advice along
other lines.
After the speeches ball game between
a picked nine from the sugar factory and
an equal number from the Central Mich
igan Produce Co., held the close atten-
tion Of the crowd. The game was to
have been fve-inning one, but at that
time the score stood one to one, and the
sixth inning was necessary to break the
tie. At the finish the score stood to
in favor of the butter makers. While
both teams are credited with excellent
work, yet those present say that General
Manager T. A. Johnston, who PLAYED first
base for the Produce Co., gave them all
pointers in field work.
Two barrels of lemonade was necessary
to quench the thirst of the crowd, and
this was furnished by the management.
These picnic and social gatherings tend
to strengthen the good feeling already
existing between the farmers and the
Produce Co., and the RECORD is glad to
know that the picnic will become an
annual event with the company.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-07-31
A STATEMENT.

ITHACA, MICHIGAN, July 26th. 1907.
To the voters of the NINETEENTH
Senatorial District of Michigan:
! am today in receipt of letter from
the Secretary of State announcing that a
petition has been duly received and fled
at his Office, for nomination of myself as
delegate under the constitutional conven-
ton act.
This petition was drawn and circulated
and filed, by friends of mine in this dis
trict, of their own volition. and without
any suggestion or request upon my part,
or any announcement of my candidacy.
In accepting of such rendered oppor
tunity!for nomination, beg to thank my
friends, and TO state that my acceptance
1f this highest compliment to me, is only
l. justice to you, and without the slight
est intention of entering the arena of
politics.
! have been citizen of Ithaca for more
than 2I years, where / have practiced
law continuously, with what success You
know, or may find from the court records.
fully realize that the duties to which
you will call three of your citizens, as
delegates to this convention, are the
heaviest ones which have been placed by
the franchises of the people of this state
for many years. The people, by their
votes, may enable this convention TO do
great work for the state, or may make
a dismal failure of the matter. Which?
ask no man to vote either for me or
against me for political reasons. The
names of many good men are before you.
Be true to yourselves and the state and I
shall be satisfied.
Sincerely,
JOHN I. MATTHEWS.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-07-31
TNINE LAW DETECTIVE

One more important measure passed by
the last legislature must be added &c The
list Of bills to be revised at the Tinker
session TO be held this fall. This one is
the bin providing for the establishment
OF the binder twine plant at the Jackson
prison IN the opinion ofAtty. Gen. Bird
it contains defects which cause such
grave doubts as to Its validity that he
feels il his duty to advise Auditor Gener-
al Bradley TO issue 10 warrants against
the fund appropria ted Tor the installa
ton Of The plant.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-07-31
JUVENILE ACT DEFECTIVE

Attorney General Bird in letter TO
Probate Judge Anderson of Paw-Paw
says the new juvenile court law is not
constitutional and gives four reasons
why he so holds IT, The constitution he
says, does not provide for it, nor for a
jury Of six persons. The act, he also
says. raises probate judges salaries with
ont specifying SO in the title aud errors
in referring to the Coldwater state Or
phanage.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-07-31
MAKING FORESTS

The Pennsylvania Railroad is abcut
TO plant The largest artificial forest in
the history of The lniied States a
tract Of 100000 acres has been purchase
on the slope of The Allegheny mountains
between Altoona and Holildayshurg end
there the seeds will be sown which AZ
the end oi forty years are expected 90
yield an annual harvest Of moro than
4, 600. 600 railroad ties.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-07-31
MAKES AN ARREST

JAMES West, OF ihis city, a junk dealer
who just returned from collecting trip
in Gratiot county, was arrested this week
by vnderherrih sprague, Oh charge Of
burglariziug a house near Alma, aud
stealing some small articles The police
are looking for friend who left Owosso
for The norih in company with, but has
not yet returned.--Owosso Times.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-07-31
NOTICE.

To the voters of the niueteenth sena-
torial district: desire TO make public
announcement that am candidate for
the Republican nomination for delegate
TO the constitutional convention 10 be
voted for at the primary election 70 be
held August I3. 1907. Have resided In
Alma in said district many years and
know the interests Of the people of th'
district, and if elected will serve theEi
10 the best Of my ability.
l47S.4 JoHN d. SpINNEY. y
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-07-31
TWO MORE AUTOMOBILES.

Last Thursday Frank L. convis went
to Lansing accompanied by Mr. Edward
Hannah Of this city and Mr.. Ed Gee OF
Sumner, each of which returned with
REQ automobiles which had been
previously sold by Mr. Convis. While
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-07-31
TEACHERS EXAMINATION

The regular teachers examination will
be held in the High School room at
Ithaca Thursday and Friday,AIgs and Q.
1907 beginning at $50 a. M, standard
time. Reading will he based on Tensy-
soma "The Princess.
chas. +. Pike, Commissioner.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-07-31

Mr. Convis is primarily aud actively ell.
gagged in the furniture trade yet he is an
enthusiast when il comes to the merits Of
the REQ automobile, one of which he
owns. In addition to his other work Mr.
Couvis has sold during the present sea-
son nine automobiles, the owners Of
which are more than pleased with their
purchases.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-07-31
JAMEsToMN EXPOSITION.

Special low rate excursion tickets to
the jamestown Exposition on sale at all
Pere Marquette ticket offices. Ask
agents for particulars.
i47st4 II. + MOELLER. 9. r. A
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-07-31
LIST OF CANDIDATES.

The following gentlemen have fled pc
titions with the Secretary Of State, am
nouncing their candidacy as delegates to
the Constitutional Convention from the
10Th & S.raforiai District.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-07-31
PROSECUTORS REPORT.

Report of the Prosecuting Attorney fo
the six months ending June goth, 1907
Being a statement OF the cases prosecuted
and disposed of to that date;
Assault and battery .........,.... Il
Assault with intent to do great bodily
narnl ......,.........-.....,
Assault .... ........
Assault with intent to commit rape M
drunkenness Observation-Disclosures. l'
1eserton -.......-...-.,.. .....
Defrauding livery man .............. :
Destroying bill board ....,........
Defrauding hotel keeper ............
Disposing of chattel mortgaged prop
erty ...................
Burglary .........,....... -...,...
Larceny Observation-Disclosures.
iieepdsS. --.-. ............... .........
Selling adulterated milk ..............
Resisting an officer r...........
Violation of liquor law. ............. .
Non-support ....................
Furnishing liquor to prisoner ..,...
Vagrancy ....................
Using indecent language ...........
Carving concealed weapons ......
Obtaining money under false pretenses ]
Maintaining gambling room ....
Wilful injury TO tombstones ...,..... ]
Truancy NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. ......... ?
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1907-08-09
Gcs.ass Now vasraIE.
When and How to Sec the --latest
Csiestia; Visitor.

The comet discovered by Prof.
Daniel, of Princeton University, In
juno, has been getting nearer to the
sun and earth, and is now visible to
h naked eye. 1t has q very bright
stellar nucleus, much coma and a
short tail. 1t is now about the third
magnitude, and a be located by the
persons who desire to see by follow
ing these directions:
AT 3 q. m. to $3.50 a. M, looking
due east, at 45 degrees or more above
the horizon, will be seen the Pleiades,
@ we'll kGo%G star cluster iii Taurus,
the Bull, and in a line straight I'M
derneath as IN looks is the bright
star, A~ldebaran and the Hyades, an
other cluster.
The comet is entering right among
the Hyades, and on August s will
peep over the star Alderbaran, q lit
tie south. 1t can be very we'll see
with an opera glass. AS the dawn
begins at 4 o'clock, observation must
be near 3 o'clock, the comet rising
between / and 2 o'clock.
The comet will be nearest the sun
on September 3, at a distance Of 49,.
600, 900 miles, and from the earth
5000, 900 miles. 1t is now 49,.
100000 miles from the sun and 10,
100000 miles from the earth. II
must grow much brighter, but Is get
ting so close to the suns rays-risine
only IL short time before dawn ap
/ pcars-tilat we may not be able tC
| see It at It's best.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1907-08-09

ifcstcd itself, although it has been
known for some time that Mr.. Mar
tin and Gov. Ansel have not had the
same views on the dispensary ques.
ton. although this, of course, has
nothing to do with the case in point.
Although Gov. Anscl has ignored
publicly the fcrvid statement Of Mr..
Martin, yet it was talked about the
State house yesterday that Gov. An
sci called upon Mr.. Martin as soon as
he heard that the state supcrinten-
dent Of education was worked up
over the situation. Gov. Anscl do
cllncd to make any statement at all,
although it was stated yesterday that
the situation in the second district
had been discussed between Mr..
Martin and Gov. Ansel but all names
proposed were not acceptable for one
reason or another and Gov. AnscI
being responsible for the appoint
mont named Gov. Sheppard.
1t is said that the precedent for
Gov. Anscl's action dates back as for
as Gov. Measurements administration
anyway, for Gov. McSweeney and
State Superintendent McMahan did
not agree upon the appointments at
that time.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1907-08-09
COMMISSION FROM JAPAN
Coming to Our Pacific Coast to Study
Conditions.

Mail advices received at Washing
ton from the Far East arc to the
effect hat the Japanese govern
ment has decided to send a commits
sion to California to study the con
ditions of the Japanese on the Pa
cifc coast. The fact developed in
the curse Of an interview between
Foreign Minister Havashi and Mr..
Yamaoka Otokichi representing jap
anese citizens of Seattle, Viscount
Hayashi is also reported to have
said in the course Of the interview,
which took place in Toxic, that the
Japanese government had already
rejected a suggestion from the
United States government for a
treaty mutually excluding immi-
grants.
Other adviccs represent the Chi
nesc government as making efforts
to reassert sovereignty in Manchu-
ria, through demands upon the con
sui general at Mukden, for rcstora-
ton by Japan or Chinese c~ollieries,
the prohibition Of Japanese dealing
in salt (Which is a Chinese monopoly
the withdrawal of troops in neutral
territories. etc.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1907-08-09
GRIMES IN NEW YORK.
One Hundred Gases OF Criminal AS
sawIt 81 SIX Mortl,s.

V-f..a .- |tr.hH tEErt.N SN
sawlt 81 Six Montlis.
New York city is being swept by
an epidemic of crime. Since the muir
der of 15-year-old Amelia Staffeldt
in an open field at Elmhurst. IL. l.,
this spring, more than 100 cases of
criminal assault have been reported
to the police. Most of the terrible
offenses which have been committed
are against children. Few arrests
have been made and most of these
are for minor offenses. Commission
or Bingham claims he is unable to
cope with the situation. Instead of
abating, the outrages are becoming
more numerous. This the commits
sioner blames on the lack of sufficient
policemen and the failure of magis-
trates to deal severely with criminals
who are brought before them. The
magistrates declare that they must
deal according to the law and are not
expected to find corroborative evil
dence if the police cannot find it..
The temper of the citizens is such
that there have been several narrow
d, escapes from lynchings in the streets.
Whenever a man is accused Of an
noying a girl or young woman he is
| surrounded by a hostile crowd and
the police have all they can do to res
| cue him.
There have been more cases of as
sault and annoyance in Harlem than
in any other quarter. In Morning
side park Anthony Berger received a
terrible beating at the hands of Os-
car Shultz. The latter's daughter
had been playing in the park one af-
ternoon, when a mar approached her,
gave her II cents and requested that
she meet him next morning. The
nine-year-old child told Of the Incl
dent at home and the father report
ed to the police. They planned to
permit the meeting and capture the
man. When the father saw Berger
take hold Of his daughters hand he
became SO enraged that he bounced
upon him and beat him badly before
he could be rescued.
Nichols Boralucci, 20 years old, an
Italian, is under $4,000 bail on =
charge of criminal assault of Ircnc
Mastolo, eight years old. 1t is claim.
ed that the man kept the child in his
room for nearly a week and horribly
m~altrcated her. When rescued by
her mother, her head was found tc
be beaten. The Italian says he beat
her to make her deep quiet. He de
MED wrong-doing, but a physician
examined the child and found she
was suffering severely. Mrs. Mastoit
has received communications threat.
ching the life of her daughter, i.
3oralucci is convicted.
Three desperate highwaymen Sc
upon Paul Clifford, on Broadway
one night last week. He was beaten
but managed to save most of his val
uablcs. His watch and chain wcr,
stolen, but when the highwaymer
tried to get his diamond ring he clos
ed his hand and refused to open it
One of the mcn seized the finger ant
bit it off at the second joint. Tn,
ring was on the third joint and wa
saved, Cliford's cries for help at
tractcd the attention Of the polio,
and he was rescued. His assailant
cScaOcu.