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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-03-20
FARMERS CLUB.

The Pine River Farmers club met with
Mr.. Gusta Mey, Thursday, March 9TH.
and to say they had good sociable time.
would be putting it light. Although it
was storming outside. it was perfect peace
and harmony inside. Our former presi-
dent was sick and could not attend, so
the club was called to order by G.. w.
Abbott of Alma After song by the club
and prayer by the chaplain and little
business transacted we adjourned for a
a real sumptuous feast of the good things
of earth prepared by our lady committee
aud fixed up in apple pie order. After
the inner man was satisfied we were
again called to order and proceeded to
elect the officers for another year, which
are as follows: President, J. NJ. Henry;
Secretary, Mrs, H. M. Davenport; Treas.
urer, Mrs. Geo. Abbott; Chaplain, H. NJ.
Davenport; Chorister, J. S. Beery; Or
gauist, Mrs. Geo. Abbott:s President of
the sick committee and flower fund, Mrs.
J. Holme. After few good remarks by
the president we adjourned to meet with
Mr.. and Mrs. John Henry, April sd.
ARCADIA FARMERR' CLUB.
The Arcadia Farmers Club met with
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Latimer, for the
February meeting All officers were
present. Meeting was opened with the
usual exercises by the president. The
telephone committee reported favorable
for having farmers line. The pragram
was concluded with an impromptu read
ing. Mr.. Hagadorn of Alma was present
and gave practical talk on butter max
ing, giving some good points in caring
for milk and cream, He brought several
copies treating on the subject and left
them for good general reading by the
club. A vote of thanks was given him
for the same. There was no time for the
question box. If any one finds an article
which will be a benefit to the club in
terests, please bring it to read. and in
order to make the question box success
let everyone be on the lookout through
the month for questions that will make
interesting discussions. The penny
march is meeting with good results in
having more quotations in response to
roll call, and is helping the treasury.
The March meeting will be held at the
hospitable home of Mr.. and Mrs. John
Murphy the 2eth, and the program will
be as follows:
Reading-Mrs. Will Latimer.
Recitation-Mrs. d. Best.
Reading-Mr. S. Peck
Reading-George Irish.
Music-George Fink.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-03-20
LEGAL NOTICES
STATE OF MICHIGAN.


THE PROBATE COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF
GRArIoT.
Al session OF said court. held a the Probate
once IN the Village Of Ithaca in said county,
on the 10Th day of March, A. d. 1901
Present Hon. Isaac y Seaver Judge of Probate
ia the matter OF the estate of Matilda Rindge
and now deceased. incompetent
John + Swigart guardian Of said estate hav-
ing hied In said court his final guardian account
ana MS petition praying for the allowance
thereof and FOR the assignment and distribution
Oh the residue OF said estate. to the persons en-
titled to receive the same
IL Is ordered. that the 10th day of April A. ID.
1907. at ten O'Clock in the forenoon at said
Probate Office, be and is hereby appointed for
examining and allowing said account and hear
ing said petition;
IL is further ordered that public notice there
oil be given by publication of a copy OF this
order; for three successive weeks previous to
said day OF hearing in the ALMA RECORD a
newspaper printed and circulated in said county.
A true copy.
lsEAL ISAAC $ SEAvER
Judge of Probate.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-03-20
STATE or MICHIGAN.
COUNTY OF GRArror

The Probate Court for the County of Gratiot
At session of said court. held at the probate
office in the village of Ithaca, in said county on
the 5th day of March. ID. 1907.
Present. Hon. Isaac Seaver. Judge of Probate
In the matter of the Estate of Richard X.
Morgan, deceased.
Charles X. Morgan having filed in said court
his hnal administration account, and his petition
praying for the allowance thereof and for the
assignment and distribution of the residue of
said estate. to the persons entitled thereto there
fore
1t is ordered, that the 4th day of April A. ID.
1907, at ten O'Clock in the forenoon, al said pro
bate Office. be and is hereby appointed for ex-
aiming and allowing said account and hearing
said petition
IL is further ordered that public notice there
OF be given by publication Of copy Of this order
for 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 = SEAVER
Judge Of Probate.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-03-20

A tissue builder. reconstructor, builds
up waste force. makes strong nerves and
muscle. You will realize after taking
HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain Tea what a
wonderful benefit it will be to You. 35
cents. Tea or Tablets. Stanard Central
Drug Store.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-03-20

It's the highest standard of quality a
natural tonic, brightens the eyes. gives
flavor to all you eat. HOLSTERS Rocky
Mountain Tea will do this. for you. 81
cnets, Tea or Tablets. Stanard Central
Drug Store.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-03-20

FOR SALE-One hundred and sixty
acres of land, on section 81. Seville
township. This land will make ideal
pasture, is properly fenced, and will be
sold on terms to suit purchaser. For
further information call on CHESTER
WEIGH, one mile west of Elwell. 1919
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-03-20
STATE OF MICHIGAN.
THE PROBATE COURT FOR THE COUNTY c
GRATIOT.

THE PROBATE COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF
CRATIoT.
At session of said court held at the probate
office in the Village of Ithaca in said county on
the 25th day of February, A. ID. 1907
Present. Hon. Isaac $ Seaver Judge of Pro-
bate
In the matter of the estate of Joseph W.
Ewing deceased
John /, Ewing. son of said deceased having
hled I'm said court his petition praying that said
court adJudicate and determine who were at the
time OF his death the legal heirs of said de
ceased and entitled 10 inherit the real estate of
which said deceased died seized therefore
II Is ordered, that the 2sth day of March
A. ID. 1901 at ten O'Clock in the forenoon at said
hearing said petition;
1t is further ordered that public notice thereof
be gwen by publication of 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 true
copy.
(sEAL) ISAAC 5. SEAvER,
Judge of Probate.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-03-20
CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS

> he Submitted to the Electors, Mon
day April 1, 1907.
The proposed amendment to srticle
iii, section 8, of the constitution, pro-
les that section 3 of article xviii, which
ads, "No mechanical trade shall here
:er be Taught to convicts in the state
eonH this state, except the manufac-
Re of those articles of which the chief
apply for home consumption is imported
pom other states or countries" be
lricken out.
This amendment, if adopted, removes
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-03-20

Remember that J. l.. Miller & Son
have been paying more for first-class
butter than any store in Gratiot county.
We grade il.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-03-20

AT .CHURCH-Morning services 1000; Sun
M. day school ii 80. Evening service 20,
Young Peoples meeting Sunday evening Of $50
Prayer meeting Thursday evening IT 700
REV. r. III. CLAP, Pastor.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-03-20

CT. JOHNS CHURCH (RpiscopsD Sunday
~ services, 10 100 q. N. and 700 p. N. Sunday
school after morning services.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-03-20

Mrs. J. Fookes left for Forest Hill
Saturday. She will visit friends for 8
fe y DAYS.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-03-20

BAPTIST CHURCH-Morning service 10000
ID Sunday school II 80. Evening service 700
Young peoples meeting 90 sunday evening.
Juniors Society 2:30 y. m.standard time
Prayer meeting Thursday evenings.
Rev. ROBERT ELDER. Pastor
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-03-20

Good house and lot for sale on easy
terms. or exchange. J. L. MILLER &
Son.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-03-20

A Ina LODGE, y. A. M.-Regular meeting
a on Tuesday night on or beforefull moon.
A. OLMsTED, ". NJ.
N. POLLASKY. sec'y.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-03-20
SOCIETIES..

IT b. CHURCH.-Morning service at 1000
u. Sunday School at 1l:45; Preaching ser
vice at I 90. Rev. G. I. HAYWOOD, Pastor.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-03-20
ADVERTISED LETTERS.

Following are the advertised letters
at the postoffice at Alma, March IL,
1907:
Mrs. w. L. Baker, Blanche Gaines,
John French, Mrs. Rhode Higgins, Geo
ii. b. Jones. Mrs. Jane Lewis, Ray Nc
Gregor, l.. A. Pierce, Max A. Ross, Mrs.
Lernzie Sersare, Mrs. Mae futile,
Emma Tally.
{. +. BROWN,
Postmaster.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-03-20
LODGES

A LIMA Chapter, No. 123, X. A. NJ. Regular meet
X ings on Monday night en- or afterfull moon
NJ. PoLLAsKY, II. p.
WALTER CAPLE. Sec'y.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-03-20

OREsBYTERIAN CHURCH Morning service
L 1000: sunday school II 80. Evening service
90 D. m. REV. A. ]. FUNNEL. Pastor.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-03-20

A Ina CHAPTER, y. K. s. No. 43-Regula'
"A meetings en- the hrst Friday Of each month
MRS. FRANCIS howe, w. NJ.
MINNIE SMITH. Sec'y.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-03-20

ENRRB METHODIST CHURCH: Sabbath
II school. 800 q m. preaching ~ 1000 Q. m
and 200 p. m; prayer meeting Tuesday atTN
p. N.
REv a. A. YORK Pastor.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-03-20
CUSTOM SAVING.

If you have logs You want cut into
lumber, am prepared and ready to dc
your work at any time.
j. r. MILLER,
I 45Spd Elwell. Mich.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-03-20

A LIMA ENCAMPMENT, No. 81, l. o o. r
"A meet every alternate Wednesday night In
10. o. F. Temple
W. n. ROGERS c. r.
W. s. BooARr, Scribe.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-03-20

CAnP DAsKAGH NosN. L. V. 5. meet IN "
" H. G hall second and fourth Sunday o.
eacn mouth.
JOuN GREi0. Col.
wA.D DAVIS. Q. NJ
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-03-20

WIN. MOYEH RELIEF CORPS, No. 1873, NEE
w every second and fourth Wednesdayin IN,
month Visiting meDbers always welcome.
MRs. MARlETTk HAWLEY President.
Mrs. May Baker. Sec.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-03-20

ALMA COURT NO. as, l. o. r., holds regular
~ meetings In q. A. X. hall.
CHAs. MORDEs. g. X.
CLARK BEEBE =. X
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-03-20

U,IRsT CHURCH OF CHRIST SCIENTIST
II Services 1890 q. ID In w. r. c. hall. This
all Christian Science literature can be found
Open saturday from . to 4 p. m. at sos State ST.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-03-20

EDELwEIss CO. NO. a. q. n X. of P.-meei
T. la X. OF p. hall. fret Tuesday after 18Th 81
every month.
DEwiTr NOUGHT. Cepfain.
NARvrS HARVEY Recorder.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-03-20

4 O. T. M. Alma Hive No. 30. Meets alter
IL. nate Friday afternoons o'clock K OF p.
hall. Visitors always welcoried.
LKONA LATTMER l.. e.
Mrs. A "a sREro. r. X.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-03-20

ID OSEwOOD CAMP No. 1881, X. N. Of A
II Regular meetings every End and 4th
wedne sday evenings IN the month at s O'Clock
in w Il. q. Hall.
MRS CARRIE K. FULLER, D.
EDNA wHELAS. Rec.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-03-20
w. w. kINCH
Fire Insurance Agent
and
Pension Attorney.
aoa Va~x,a,1a, p1oo1

Office vermeulen Block.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-03-20


Ar .CHURCH-Morning services 10 100; Sun
N. day school ii 80. Evening service .:ol
Young Peoples meeting Sunday evening Of $50
Prayer meeting Thursday evening At 900
REV. r. III. CLAP, Pastor.
BAPTIST CHURCH-Morning service 1000
Young peoples meeting 500 sunday evening.
Juniors Society $50 y. m.standard time
Prayer meeting Thursday evenings.
Bsv. ROBERT ELDER, Pastor
UNIRsT CHURCH OF CHRIST SCIENTIST
in Services 1890 a. ID In w. X. c. hall This
church susiaius a Free Reading Room, where
all Christian Science literature can be found
Open saturday from TO y. m. at sos State ST.
ERRB METHODIST CHURCH: Sabbath
II school. 800 q m, preaching at 600 q. m.
and ZOO D. m. prayer meeting Tuesday Al III
Raw. A. A. YORK Pastor.
LODGES
A LIMA Chapter, No. 123, X. A. NJ. Regular meet
4 ings on Monday night en- or after full moor
NJ. PoLLAsKY. II. p.
A Ina LODGE. y. A. M.-Regulsr meeting,
a on Tuesday night on or eeforefull moon.
N. PoLLAsKY. sec'y.
A Ina CHAPTER, y. K. s. No. 43-Regula
"A meetings en- the hrst Friday OF each month
MRS. FRANCES HOWE. w. NJ.
A LIMA ENCAMPMENT, No. 81, l. o o..
n meet every alternate Wednesday night In
10. o. F. Temple
W. II. ROGERS Z. Z.
W. S. BeoARr. Scribe.
O. T. NJ Alma Hive No. 80 Meets alter.
IL. nate Friday afternoons 2 o'clock K OF p.
hall Visitors always welcomed.
LEOSA LATrhER l.. c.
Mrs. A "a sREIo. r. X.
ID osEwOOD CAMP No 1921, X. ~ Of A
n Regular meetings every End and 4th
Mrs CSaRIE Z. FULLER, o.
EDNA wHELAS. Rec.
ALMA COURT NO as, l. o. f., holds regular
~ meetings in q. A. II. hall.
CHAs. MORDEs. q. X.
CLARK BEEBE SIR
A LIMA herd NO 50 American Buraloee meet
"A every alternate Thursday night In 1. o. o.
Y. Temple
l.. G. HEyBoEs, sire
VS.. BooART, Scribe.
~ A. R.-william Meyer Post. No. 152 Depart
VI. ment OF Michigan, G.. A. r.. meet on ID Sat
urday Of each month at 100 p. m. and on the 81
Saturday, % each month al 100 y. M.
Francis Hawley. Commander.
JOIN GREIo, Adiuiant.
|,AhP DABKAGH NosN L. V. 5. meet IN W
" X. 9 hall second and fourth Sunday o.
eacn mouth.
JouN GREio. Col.
". A. DAVIS. q. NJ.
tTyM MOYEH RELIEF CORPS, No. 1873, NEE
w every second and fourth Wednesday In m,
month Visiting members always welcome.
MRs. MARIETTA HAwLEY President.
Mrs. May Baker. Sec.
EDELwEIss CO. NO. T. U.R X. OF P.-meei
T. ia X. OF p hall, fret Tuesday after 18Th o.
every month
DEwiTr NOUGHT. Cppfsin.
NARvrS HARVEY. Recorder.
II OT.M. Regular reviews OF Alma Ten
N. No. SSf are held every alternate Wednesds
night H. 4. ~. q. Y. Temple. Visiting men
bers OF the Orderare welcome.
FRxD RoHLAr Com.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-25
BUSINESS GRAFT BACILLI

The variety of graft that recently has
been revealed in prominent business
houses of this city is even more de-
plorable than the political variety re-
ported in so many American cities.
Employees long in service, trusted i'm
plicitly and with never a thought of
their unfaithfulness, have suddenly been
found guilty of robbery extending in
some cases over several years and in
volving large aggregate sums of money,
Such disclosures are calculated 10
shake the confidence of business men
and to arouse suspicion concerning en-
ployes Of the most infieXible honesty.
This result is more regrettable than any
financial loss caused by the disclosed
cases Of dereliction. Confidence is a
necessary basis of business, and any
thing calculated even TO cast a shadow
upon it is unfortunate for both en-
ployers and employees.
But possibly an excess of confidence
in human integrity is previously ac-
countable for such developments as
lately have startled business men in
Los Angeles. Excessive confidence
naturally leads to lack of vigilance and
precaution. Evidence to that effect APP
pears frequently in the banking busi-
ness, in widely separated localities,
banks being ruined by reason of the re-
missness of officials in whom stock
holders and depositors had the utmost
confidence.
BY reducing temptation to the mini
mum the likelihood of an employees
fall is reduced in like proportion. The
more effective the safeguards against
the possibility of wrongdoing the less
danger of yielding to temptation.
AS to the cause of such revelations OF
misplaced confidence as lately have ap-
peared in this city there is a quite gem
eral consensus Of opinion. 1t is TO the
effect that race track gambling and
kindred vices are the allurements thar
finally sapped the foundation of honesty
and led to the deplorable fall.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-25
WANTS The COWBOYS

LOS ANGELES, April 24.-[Editor
Herald]: I read in Wednesday morn
ing's issue of The Herald that the Mer-
chants and Manufacturers association
is going to eliminate the cowboys and
vaqueros in the Fiesta parade, and
wish to say right here that if they do
there will be a great many of the
easterners disappointed.
What do they have La Fiesta for? Is
is not for the Shriners and people who
come here from the east? Every east
erner has a little warm corner in his
heart for the wild and woolly west"
and comes out here expecting to get a
glimpse of it.
In my opinion the gentleman who is-
sued that order doesn't understand the
east, and 1t looks pretty much like a
case of sore head. The cowboys are the
very best thing in the Fiesta parade,
and l am sure that If you would ask
all the fasteners in this town they
would agree with me.
VIII watch The Herald every day for
further reports on this incident
Hoping you will do everything in your
power to get the NJ. and M. A. to let the
cowboys parade 1 am
A TENDERFOOT.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-25
IN THE WILDERNESS

Written for The Herald)
Thorn of the Bramble, did you see
The sorrowed man of GallileeY
"of forty days with me he passed,
OF forty nights 1 hold him fast"
Thorn of the Bramble, had he bed
Where sleep did make him comforted?'
HE ate nor drank nor stirred nor slept
But loneliness OF vigil kept"
Thorn of the Bramble, were YOU kind
What time he hid in thicket wind?"
His milk-white breast scanned and
scared
Tore shining hair and sillSen beard"
Thorn of the Bramble, more unto
This man of sorrow did you do?"
And drove II thru and thru his heart 81
Thorn of the Bramble, is IL true
That awful agonies he knew"
His tears fell full as seas wild flood;
His sweat was red with red of blood"
Thorn of the Bramble, conquerless
Went he from your drear wildernessf
HE came, a man by grief bowed down;
He went, the God and wore Loves
crown"
Thorn OF the Bramble, did he say
No word as he went on his way?"
'"These words he spake-Love's will his
own
Man shall not live by bread alone"
LOLA LANEHART.
Los Angeles, 1907.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-25
OUR REAL WAR WITH.JAPAN

There is a form of conflict in which
the United States must forthwith meet
Japan-the warfare of commerce. AL
though there are many elements in
which each nation is helping, and must
continue to help, the other there is
no doubt that these two must contend
for the carrying trade of the Pacific,
and ultimately for the business Of
supplying -four petroleum and, other
staples to the vast population Of China
and other far eastern countries.
The struggle for commercial SUI
premacy will be exceedingly interest
ing to political economists as well as
to the parties engaged, for the gov
ernment of Japan, by taking over an
active partnership in the chief manu-
featuring and trading companies, is
virtually incorporating itself into the
greatest trust in the world. The wise
gentlemen who pore over acres of sta
tistics and tell you exactly how much
every nation in the world is gaining
or losing in the struggle for life, prob
ably will furnish most entertaining re-
ports of the coming conflict between
the trust nation and the trust-worry-
ing nation.
The war itself has long been immi-
nent in the eyes Of men familiar with
conditions in this part of the world ;
but, curiously enough, formal declara-
tion of it was made only a few days
ago by Viscount Hayashi, minister for
foreign affairs, in reply to interpella-
tions in the diet. After declaring that
the Japanese government relies entirely
upon the assurances of the American
government as to the San Francisco
school affair, and reiterating that Japan
Is not increasing her armament with
view to fighting Russia or seeking
more territory Viscount Hayashi boldly
proclaimed Japan's intention to wage
another kind of war.
"In matters of navigation commerce
and trade" he declared, 1--WE are bound
q expand ourselves in foreign coun-
tries, and will take necessary measures
in the encouragement Of the same.
This strife is that of peace and virtue.
No nation or people is without this
heavenly endowed right"
SO far as the navigation of the Pa
cific is concerned the Japanese have
already made great advance. Aided by
subsidies and other government favors
the Japanese steamship companies have
taken and are taking much OF the Pa
cific carrying trade away from Amer
lean ships. Americans OF long and ex-
tensiVe experience in navigation de-
clare that unless American lines are
aided by subsidies they must go to the
wall. An American who Is not inter-
ested in any shipping line, but who has
had for years vast experience in the
Pacific trade, told me yesterday that
the case Is nearly hopeless
IT don't see how we can take control
Of the carrying trade of the Pacific"
he said. "The Japanese are crowdins
us out. They can build and equip
ships more cheaply than we can, and
thaiv- cost of naintanauca {e ,,,,,ot, io,.,o.
than ours-to say nothing Of the direct
help given by the government. Unless
congress shall grant generous subsidies
our days on the Pacific are numbered
And II Japan should go to war at any
lime and draw OFF her ships In the
Pacific trade for use as transports
etc, our far eastern commerce would
be badly crippled. william Inglis IN
Harper's Weekly
Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-25
UTILIZING MYsrERIEs

Etheric waves are utilized to carry
messages through the wireless air to
distant points. 1t has been demon
strated that these waves may be made
to carry light and manifest themselves
In the glow of incandescent lamps. If
light, then, as suggested, why not heat
and power? 1t is only a question of the
number Of vibrations in a second. 1t
may turn out some day that the AL
mighty did not create Niagara Falls
simply as wonder or a beauty, but
that he intended It as a source of light.
heat and power for all the nation
when the coal and the forests had dis
appeared and mankind was threatened
with darkness and cold. We have
often wondered what the people will
do in those days, when they will have
nothing to burn, and, of course, the
time is coming, and not many centuries
OFF.
Now this etheric wave idea is as
firmly fixed in fact as steam or gravita-
tion. Light as we'll as words can be
sent through the trackless air. It is
thing; for they seem 10 go hand In
hand everywhere Now, suppose that
up at Niagara some great machine be
erected to start the light bearing ether
wave across the skies. and that In
Columbus we have our appliances
reared aloft to catch II when II comes.
Then we need only to sit in our rooms
and enjoy the light and heat OF the
tumbling cataract. II seems almost
too poetic to be successful, and yet we
should know that the farther science
advances into the secrets OF nature the
more poetic It becomes.-Ohio State
Journal.