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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-08-19

carriage and breaking the carriage
pole off short One of the front
wheels was part broken in.
The automobile in the meantime, in
attempting TO pass, hit the rear wheel
of the carriage, breaking out several
spokes.
The horses dashed up the road and
Mr.. Walker, who still had hold OF the
reins, steered them into the fence.
The carriage struck telephone pole
and both Walker and Flanders were
thrown unconscious upon the ground.
When they recovered themselves the
horses were Just disappearing out OF
sight and running toward Elm Hall.
The automobile was out of sight, hav-
ing scooted south toward Carson City.
Walker and Flanders were both
badly bruised about the head and
body, and Walker sustained several
bad cuts. The carriage was smashed
to bits.
By the time Walker and Flanders
reached Elm Hall, where the horses
were caught, fully an hour elapsed
and no clue could be found OF the
automobile. or who the people were
in it. 1t contained two men and one
woman. 1t was a big black car with a
top. From inquiries the party made
at Riverdale, il was understood the
car came from Clare and was going to
Sunfeld
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-08-19
Excur.Ion Rates to the Fair.

In connection with the West Michi-
gan State Fair, at Grand Rapids, Sept
1918, the Michigan Passenger asso-
citation, which governs the granting Of
special fares on all railroads. has de-
termined on the rate OF fare on all
lines leading into Grand Rapids, dur
ing that occasion. One and two-thirds
the one way fare will be the price
for round trip tickets Suppose your
station is IS miles from Grand
Rapids, the fare each way being $50.
The special arrangement will make
your fare going $50. returning 81,
O total both ways OF $3.50.
Last year the rate on most OF the
roads was three cents per mile, and
the roads gave a rate OF one-half
fare. which would have been $2.25
for the same distance. but In order
to secure this rate the purchaser was
required TO purchase an admission
ticket to the fair grounds, which was
attached to the railroad ticket. While
the railroad rate this year is a trife
higher than last year, the fair coupon
Is eliminated Fair tickets will be
purchased at the fair gates.
The railroads throughout this sec
ton are cordially cooperating TO make
the fair a success, and literature con
esrning the fair may be obtained at
stations along all roads which enter
Grand Rapids.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-08-19

Mr.. and Mrs. ]. +. GongYer, OF
Alma, came Saturday evening for a
visit with II. M. Lands and wife. Mr..
Gongwer returned home Sunday even
ing, and Mrs. Gongwer remained until
Wednesday.
The Klees Sunday school will give
an ice cream social at the school
house Friday evening. Everybody
come and help the SUNDAY school.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Sherman and
son, Willie, went TO Frankfort on the
Sunday school excursion Sunday, re-
turning Wednesday.
A big Grange rally will be held at
Crystal Wednesday.
Bertha Rexford has been spending a
few days with relatives near Ithaca.
NJ. Nj. Flint and J. 5. Osterhout,
with their families, spent Sunday with
Mrs. Emma Cross.
Chas. and Clair Reid were in Ithaca
Saturday.
Miss Irene Sherman went to Grand
Rapids Sunday.
A. c. Haines, of Sumner Center,
spent Saturday night with J. G. Run
do.
The gentlemen of the Sumner
Grange are preparing fine program
for the evening of August 20
LATE Barber visited his son, Ralph,
in Saginaw, Tuesday.
Miss Houseman was a visitor at
church Sunday
Leta Gartner, of Stanton, visited
Mrs. Jennie Beach over Sunday.
The appearance Of the town hall has
been greatly improved by the new
coat of paint recently put on.
Lyman Foster returned from Bel
bingham, Wash, Tuesday.
The Ferris Center Aid society meets
with Mrs. L. w. Thompson Wednes-
day.
Bessie and Nudge Colt returned to
their home in Ionia, Thursday
Floyd Bement, of Lyons, is visit
ing Fay and Clinton Bement.
Mrs. Cora Hyde, of Riverdale, with
her little daughter, was in attendance
at church here Sunday.
Mrs. Hannah Minser, of Crystal,
and Mrs. Sadie Perry, of Grand Rap
ids, visited friends here Sunday
Miss Dola, of Millburg, Ohio, Wis
tied at d. Minser's Wednesday, re-
turning Thursday, accompanied by her
brothers, who have been here for
some time.
Owen Stearns, of Eureka, is re-
pairing the well on the farm of bis
father, H. ~ Stearns.
James Riggs came home from Big
Rapids last week.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-08-19
FERRIS.

Chas. Jolley made a business trip
10 Alma Saturday.
Essie Stearns was on the sick list
a few days last week.
The rains of the past week were
welcome visitors and greatly appreci-
ated by the farmers.
c. w Sherman and son, Willie,
were business callers in Ithaca Sat
urday.
Anthony Brooker, Hile Flanders
and Chas Jolley were in Carson City
Wednesday.
Ferris was well represented at the
Sunday school rally at Rock Lake last
Wednesday.
Mrs. F. L. Colt is in Clarkville Wis
tng her daughter this week.
Mrs Brink, mother of Rev. l.. {.
Brink, returned to her home in Scran-
ton, Pa. Thursday
Many from Ferris attended the
Cleaner picnic at Crystal Thursday.
Will Rings. mail carrier on the Elm
Hall rural route, is taking his annual
vacation and his substitute, Albert
Morton, is mixing the mail.
The school yard in district No. I
has been greatly improved by grad
ing. There is plenty of room for i'm
provement in district No. ?.
The dance in fuckers hail. Sumner,
don't seem 10 attract so much atten-
ton as usual. as only nine were pres
ent. Pretty tame affair for Sumner.
VIM Lenhart is doing big job of
stamping
John Gongwer, of Alma. was Wis
itor at church Sunday
Mrs. F. A. abbey and eParl Thomp-
son had business in Riverdale Friday.
MSS Dillon, of Alma. was a guest
of Mrs Rose Scott over Sunday
Ed Davenport. of Carthage, is max
ing a short visit with his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Warren Davenport
VIM Pugsley and family were in
Carson City Friday
w. Glen Abbott, the Howard City
candidate for county clerk. is can
vassng this part of the county
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-08-19
RIVEROALE NOTES.

Elm Hall and Edmore met at River
dale Sunday in a baseball clash, and
Edmore won closely played game
3 10 o.
DR.. and Mrs. Gordon and family
have returned from a ten days vaca-
ton.
Albert Miner has opened a lunch
room. which is considered a pretty
good thing by the travelling men.
A. h. Nostrandt, of Grand Ledge
has moved TO Riverdale with his fam
lily. MIR. Nostrandt has bought the
McMurphy farm just north OF the vii
lage Mr. Nostrandt is a cement man
and has already got busy. He is
building a new cement walk for w. II
Wyeth & Son.
Mrs Arthur Wyeth and family have
returned home after several weeks
visit with Mrs. Wyeth's parents al
Waters, Mich
Mr. and Mrs II. A. Lyon are visit
ing in Shepherd this week.
Miss Addie Hyde and her grand
mother Mrs f. c Hyde, went to
Harrison last Friday for weeks Wis
it with relatives.
Miss Agnes Cash went to Shepherd
Friday 10 spend a few days with her
friend. Floy Sstruble.
Miss Maud Horton. of Alma, spent
a few days here with relatives this
week.
r. 6. Talon made business trip
to Stanton this week.
Miss Floy Struble, OF Shepherd, is
visiting her sister, Mrs. +. II. Roland
DR.. Gardner and family, who have
been visiting near Howell for a few
weeks. returned home Wednesday
night
Mrs Frank Cook and daughters, OF
Hartford, are visiting friends here this
week.
Mrs Oliver Birdsall, OF Elm Hall
spent Thursday with her mother, Mrs
Hyde
frankie and Edna Davenport, Eva
Frosh and Nellie Valance attended
the farmers picnic at Rock Lake last
Thursday
Z. O. Heyl OF Chicago, was in
town on business Friday.
L. b. Evans, Of Chicago, made a
business trip here last Saturday.
Miss Genevieve Lamay, of Alma
is spending a few days with her sis
ter. Mrs w Langin.
The pickle station is open night
and day now To take care of the
cucumbers that are coming in. About
twenty men are employed during the
busy season.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-08-19
GRANGE HEIGHTS.

Mrs. Odessa Schraub was the guest
of her aunt, Mrs Will Godfrey, Tues
day
Mrs. Fred Clark is entertaining her
sister Miss Nina Woodman, of North
Star
A party of FIVE spent Thursday af-
ternoon with Roy Keefer. After in
dulging in various games, ice cream
and cake were served. A fine time
was reported.
Uncle John Nevens was SPENDING
some time with his grandson, Will
Godfrey. last week.
Mrs Horace Fox. of Adrian, has
been visiting at the home of Will
Huffman recently.
Representative OF the families OF
T.. Wood, w Kuhlman, A. Miller, +.
Keefer c. z. Smith and Mr.. Hubble
were northwest OF Vestaburg Thurs
day looking after the luscious black
berry.
Miss Nina Woodman. who has been
visiting her sister. Mrs. Mae Clark,
has returned TO her home.
Mrs. w. w. Ferris. OF Alma. aud
Miss Susie HAYES. of Elm Hall. call
ed upon Mrs. II. {. Clark Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs George Titus. OF
Alma. were Sunday callers at the
home OF r Wood
Alvin Miller and wife called on Mr..
and Mrs Chas. Mangus. of Alma. Sun
day.
Glen Hicks and George Rye called
on Byrd Clark Sunday.
Mr. Byron Ncvens and wife were
at Clarence Clark's for a short call
Sunday
H. {. Clark spent Monday with his
son. R. f. Clark. Of Sumner
Vern Rambler and wife ride in a
new rubber-tired runabout OF late.
c. C. Coleman made business call
upon II. c. Clark Tuesday
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-08-19
ELWELL NEWS.

Mr.. and Mrs. Nelson Bosom are re-
ceiving congratulations on the ar
rival of a baby boy at their home.
Misses Audrey Layman and Carrie
Reed have returned TO their work at
the telephone exchange after weeks
vacation.
Miss eBssie loft went to Brock
enridge Monday, where she will teach
school for the ensuing year. The
Breckenridge school opens month
earlier in order TO close a month dur
ing sugar beet harvest.
This weeks patients at the SAM
tarium are E. ]. Fitzharris, of Sagi-
nav; John McNathan, of Wideman;
Allan Daniels. of Newark; Mrs.
Phelps, of Carson City; Mrs Gertrude
Campo. of Grand Rapids; Mrs c.
ARMY of Vickeryvile; Martha Nc
Fall. OF Sumner, and Geo. Davis, of
Pleasant Valley.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-08-19
GREAT INCREASE
IN FAIR AWARDS
Largest Premium List Ever
Offered Exhibitors.

All Departments OF West Michigan
State Fair, Sept. 1919, Will bs
Observation-Disclosures Assoeia-
tions Swell Total Of $4,000 In
Prizes by Special Offers to Live
Stock Exhibitors.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-08-19
FORMS NEW ROUTE.

Francis II. Dodds, candidate for
congress, was interviewed recently
about Riverdale. and it was pointed
out that another rural route was bad
" needed at Riverdale Mr.. Dodds
appreciated the situation at once and
said that if elected he would do all
that was possible TO assist in obtain
ing a new route Mr.. Dodds is not
soliciting votes with prediction
promises, but in matter of this kind
he is willing to go on record as favor
ing anything that will advance any
town in the district.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-08-19
FERRIS CENTER.

a new hello girl Ring again.
Mrs. Fred Keller and children OF
Kalkaska, are visiting her sister, Mrs.
V. d. Throop.
Mrs. Brink and daughter. who have
turned TO their home in Scranton, Pa,
Thursday.
Mrs. Fred Chapman and children, OF
Elm Hall, called upon her cousin, Mrs.
u. ]. Dyer, Thursday.
Hugh HARVEY and wife, nee Myrtle
Duffield. of Alma, were callers at Mrs.
f. o. Dyer's. Saturday.
Bert Mabie and wife, of Palo. called
on old friends in this vicinity last
week
Mrs. F. L. Colt is visiting her
daughter, Edna, at Clarkville
Little Russell Colt is on the sick
list.
Forest and Edward Davenport are
visiting their parents. Mr.. and Mrs
Warren Davenport
Miss Houseman. who has been Wis
ting Miss Kate O'Brien. returned to
her home in St. Louis Friday.
Mrs. Geo. Setchfeld is visiting her
daughter, Mrs Phil Baker, of Ionia.
Clyde Cops visited friends in this
vicinity Sunday.
Chas. Gorsuch and family, E. ]
Hydorn, wife and little Naomi
Thompson, went on fishing expedi-
ton at Crystal Lake Saturday.
/. C. Brink is on the sick list.
Lena Petit, of Ithaca. is visiting her
grandparents, d. Minser and wife.
Mrs Gongwer of Alma. is visiting
her sister. Mrs Fl. Nj. Lands.
Otis Eggleston and wife visited her
mother, Mrs. Ellen Dyer, at Bush
nell, Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs Lampman visited her
parents in West Ferris Sunday.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-08-19
Elwell and Riverdale

ducton of eggs. The Hilsinger Mer-
camille company. during each week OF
these eight months, buys over 1850
dozen eggs. Marble Slingluff buys
about 500 dozen each week. For
eight months this means close to 49,
600 dozen eggs. Add to this the pro-
duct for the other four months and
the figures reach the enormous total
of $4,000 dozen eggs.
Geo. Sheldon and wife are visiting
friends here
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-08-19
BITTEN BY A DOG.

Dorothy Fern, the two-year-old
and-daughter of Joseph Norton
while playing with the house dog al
her grandfather's home last Wednes-
day, was severely bitten by the dog
The little tot was accustomed to play
with the dog and the latter had never
shown any signs of ugliness before
The little girls cheek was laid open
by the wound She was taken to DR.
Schaffer at Elm Hall, where the
wound was cauterized. 1t is not be
lieved the dog was mad, but for safe
" he was killed.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-08-19
WHO ARE THEY?

Last Thursday afternoon Chas.
Walker, the local liveryman at River
dale. and a Mr. Flanders. agent for a
cream separator company. while re-
turning from Sumner met a big tour
ing car about three miles south of Elm
Hall Mr. Walkers horses hesitated
and SHE'D on approaching the machine
Mr. Walker signaled the driver to
stop.
Instead the fellow tried 10 go by in
a hurry The horses wheeled. about
turning the front wheels under the
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-08-19
WEST PINE RIVER.

Mrs. Steele. OF Seville. was a callei
here last week.
Mrs. c. F. Wright spent last week
with her daughter in Belding.
VIM. Sullivan is having his hous,
and barn reprinted.
/. c. Mills is entertaining company
from Ohio.
c. F. Johnson and wife visited neal
Mt Pleasant over Sunday.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-08-19

The prize list for the West Michi-
gan State b air. which will be held
IN Grand Rapids the week of Sept.
N-18. has been announced by Score
tary K. d. Conger. 1t is larger, bet
ter and more comprehensive than ever,
IN aggregate of $4,000 in purses and
premiums being offered. or this
amount $4,000 is for fair premiums
proper. the balance of $4,000 being
hung up for racing purses.
The appropriation by the legislature
Of $4,000 a year for premiums at the
West Michigan Fair has enabled the
premium committee to materially in
crease the number and amount of the
awards in the various departments.
In consequence the inducements Of
fered to Michigan farmers and stock
raisers to exhibit their products are
exceptional, and are certain to bring
out the best the state has to offer.
Just how greatly the increase at
fects the different departments can
best be seen by a comparison Of the
awards in a few Of them. In the
horse department, for instance. $4,000.
approximately. has been set aside, as
against about $4,000 last year; in the
cattle department the amount has been
Increased from $500 to s4,517. The
same ratio of increase Is maintained
In the other departments. and In the
cattle, sheep and swine departments
the number OF premiums has been
Increased from three to four in each
class. the aim being to more widely
distribute the premium money. Prize
winners will not only have the glory
Of winning ribbons at tho fair, but
the satisfaction Of taking away with
them something more substantial as
I an incentive TO future exhibits.
And. in addition to the increase In
premiums, the fair is this year recog-
aized by q larger number Of breeders
associations than has ever been the
Ease before. Special prizes, which do
aot figure in the regular list of awards,
consisting OF gold medals. are offered
10 West Michigan fair exhibitors by
the Percheron Society OF America,
Tor both Percheron stations and
mares.
Iociation has recognized for two years
past the growing importance OF this
lair by offering series Of special cash
prizes In the Holstein classes. The
American Shorthorn Breeders Asso-
siation has followed suit this year.
md q class for Ayrshires has been
sreated for the first time. in which q
tull list of cash awarss and champion
hip ribbons are offered.
In the sheep department two or
three breeders associations have come
b the front with offers similar to
nose Of the Peroheron society and
The cattle breeders associations.
A department that is entirely new
Ibis year. and which promises to be
= strong drawing card, II that Of pho
~sisPny' Do'n ""eou' anu PiOio'
sional, In which prizes worth while
are offered.
From every point Of view the West
Michigan State Fair is certain TO ex-
eel all previous attempts in the exhi-
bition line ever promoted in this sec
ton. With added departments and
more and better exhibits attracted by
the increased premium list, there is
svery reason to believe that IL will
prove the grestest attraction of the
year
Prospective exhibitors may secure
the official catalogue on application
TO f. ID. Conger. secretary. Grand
Rapids, Mich.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-08-19
TWENTY-THIRD ANNUAL
OHIO EXCURSION.

The Ann Arbor railroad will give its
73rd Annual Ohio Excursion Tuesday,
September Goth. Watch this paper for
rates and time Of special trains, and
begin your preparations for visit to
your old home in the Buckeye State.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-08-19
BIG EGG PRODUCERS.

Elwell is the center of a lively egg
community. Some idea of this in
dustry can be gained by considering
the number of eggs sold in the Elwen
market There are eight months in
the year that are the best in the pro-
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-10-06
Deaths and Funerals.

MUHL-George Muhl, died at the
home of his hrother-in-law. Mr. Coon.
near Ridgevilie. Ind, Sunday evening.
at the advanced age Of Is years. The
remains will arrive in Richmond and
viii be ia Ell 10 the home of his daugh-
ter. Mrs. William Bartel 5. South
Tw elfrh street.
The f1nega. will be "Wednesday morn
ing from the home at $50 O'Clock. The
Rev Conrad Huber viii oiaeiate. The
buria! vii. be in the Lutheran ceme-
terry. Friends may call any time.
TEAGUE-Joanna Nj. league. the
widow OF the late DR.. Isaac c. league,
died Tuesday morning at the home of
her daughter, Mrs. Charles Purcell at
Cambridge. D. The remains will ar
rive in this city this afternoon and will
be taken direct to Earlham cemetery.
where short services will be held.
MOORE-The funeral of Prieilla
Moore will take place from the North
A street friends meeting house, Thurs
dav afternoon at O'Clock. The burial
will be in Ridge cemetery.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-10-06
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS
FURNISHED by County Recorder
Mosbaugh.)

Chas. ". Hickman TO Jno. c. wes-
Ter. part lots 6-13 jeremiah Hadley's
addition to city; $4,000.
ins, lot Is H. Fl. Fetta's addition to
city; $4,000.
VIM. Allinder TO Carl l., Baker. lot
142 Haynes addition To city; $3.50.
Rosetta Cook to Elizabeth NJ. Will
liams. lot SO II. II. Fetta's addition to
city; $1,000.
Union Loan and Trust Co, to West
colt Carriage Co. piece of ground on
North 4 street; $4,000 and ether con-
siderations.
VIM. Q. Simooke to Chas. v. Thomp-
son. part lot 5. jeremiah Cox's addi-
ton to city; $500
Susie D. Smythe to Alonzo r.
Teemister. part lot in block G. MIL
ton, $500.
Edwin G. kemper to Carl II. Kem-
per. lot 2, Sedgwick addition to city.
500.
Richard Sedgwick to Edwin c. KEN.
per. part n. W. 5-13-1, city; $4,000.
Samuel Mccain to Harry A. Pen.
land. lot It's Benton Heights $40.
Edgar l.. Jenkins to Mary ]. Gregg
lot 81, Home add. city. $1,000.
Martin Davis to Gulielma Purviance.
PIT. lots 63-57-5s. Block o. Fountain
City, $1,000.
c. r. Garner TO VIM. II. Riser ct
al. r. " lot 2, block 5. Dublin, $1,000.
Ross n. Lammott to Rebecca ]. Mey.
ers, PIT. lot 8, E. Germantown. $500.
Dickinson Trust Co. to Henry Z.
French. lot LOG Earlham Heights. add.
city, 5000.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-10-06
NECESSARY TO
ENFORCE TREATY
OF THE POWERS
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for war. will have no cause on which to
base the beginning of hostilities.
From the British standpoint, the
whole affair has been a surprise. and
more than a surprise, because for the
first time in years the British govern
ment felt itself, with apparently per-
feet understanding with France and
Russia and complete friendship with
Italy, to be in a position where ii domi-
mated European politics, reserving out
of this consideration the almost open
onmity between itself and Germany.
EntansIing Situation In View.
Probably never in the history of Eu-
rope have politics taken such amazing
~ Kaleidoscope revolutions as during
the past week An entangling situation
will come when the signatories of the
Berlin treaty meet to consider what
action shall be taken regarding the
violations of the treaty. Great Britain
has served notice that it does not rec
ognize the right of any parties to this
treaty to violate its provisions without
consulting the others. but English
diplomats know that the conference
will resolve itself into a scramble
| among the powers to get what is term
ed in European politics compromising
| advantages" which Austria, backed by
Germany, has already obtained.
Chances of War Minimized.
The chances of war between Bulgaria
and Turkey are being minimized by
Great Britain and France, who are
working together and who have advis-
ed Turkey against 1t. Turkey appar-
emily is disposed to follow this advice,
and it is believed that If hasty action
on the part of Turkey can be prevented
Bulgaria will have difficulty in finding
an excuse to begin war
| Reports from Belgrade indicate that
Servia has been aroused to the danger
point. bands of Servians marching the
streets of Belgrade and shouting for
war with Austria rather than annex
alton.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-10-06
QNAKER CITY'S
GREAT FESTIVAL
OPENED TODAY
Continued From Page One.)

street was reached. The crowd cheered
enthusiastically at the inspiring spec
tacle. The first to make the wild dash
was Chief Miller in his light runabout,
to which was attached his big bay
speeder. Following him came the hook
and ladder wagon, then, in the order
named, combination hose and chemical
wagons, Nos. /. 2, and 4.
Horse Show Big One.
Just about the time the fire depart
ment made its run the horse show. in
which over 2G0 animals of all classes
are entered, started The exhibition
place is On North Tenth street between
Main and North A streets. This square
Of the street has been roped In and
n: e. an idea. ace to sfos the pros
peet.~e re ~t--e-s. T .7g.aE OF
entries W. p 2-y aot - eoac.GGed
Until ate toH.c-o o. afternoon