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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-12-17
SEND YOUR PRESENTS EARLY.
How TO Send Packages what May be Written
on Them.

Persons who are contemplating the
sending of Christmas packages into the
western states are urged to do so during
the present week, as all packages by
mail for any distance should be away
not later than Saturday, the 10th.
Such inscriptions as Merry Christ
mas, Happy New Year, "With Best
Wishes" etc, together with the name
and address of addressee and Of the
sender, may be written on a card en-
closed. Valuable packages should
always be registered
1t is doubly important that all pack
ages at this time of the year should bear
the name and address of the sender,
either on the outside or on a card on
the inside, making it possible to reach
the sender at once should the package
be found deficient in address or postage
or held for any of the other causes in
cident to the Christmas rush.
The postal rates on merchandise
generally is one cent for each ounce or
fraction thereof and the weight limit for
one package is four pounds. Many
Christmas gifts, however, will be books,
on which the rate is one cent for each
two ounces or fraction thereof, with a
weight limit of four pounds, except that
single book may exceed this weight
The registration fee is eight cents. in
addition to the regular postage.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-12-17
HELD A WARM SESSION.
Meeting Of State Superintendent Of Poor at
Grand Rapids Full Of Interest.

John Swigart and Geo. Sharrar re-
turned Thursday from Grand Rapids
where they went to attend the meet
ing of the state superintendent of the
poor.
There was something doing in the
line of fire works all the time after
somebody mentioned the current sys-
tenn of paying for attendance OF
county charges in state institutions
There were enough men out of the
seventy-five out-of-town poor officials
present to talk until midnight on this
subject, but only a half dozen managed
to get to their feet and be recognized.
That the servants of the state In
the treasurer's office in Lansing are
careless, to say the least, and that the
present system and even laws are all
wrong, was the gist of each outburst
of indignation. ]. B. Draper, superin-
tendent of the University hospital al
Ann Arbor, who by an innocent sug-
gestion had set off the powder, stood
calmly while questions were fired at
him, hot andheavy.
Here are few objections: II some
other county official sends a patient
to an asylum the poor superintendent
usually knows nothing of it until he
receives a bill, paid and charged to
his account Thus he often receives
bills for those who are able to pay
but he has nothing to say about it.
Many bills from the state treasurer
who now o. KS and pays as we'll
are for patients whom the poor super
intendent knows nothing of and who
are found on investigation to have
been willing and able to pay for SER
vices. Yet it is already charged to
the account of the superintendent and
the taxpayers are out that particular
amount. The assembly asked "why?"
to all those questions, but that was as
far as 1t went
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-12-17
FIRE At FOREST RILL.
l. B. Leonard's Bean Elevator Destroyed
S4500-Was Not Insured.

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Il. b. Leonard's elevator at Forest
Hill. was completely destroyed by fire
about ten O'Clock Wednesday morning,
Geo. Austin was heating some tar to
re-coat the roof with, and. as near az
can be learned, the fire started from the
tar fire. BY the time it was discovered,
1t had.gained good head way and in
twenty minutes nothing remained of the
building, but heap Of smoldering ashes.
The building was full of beans and hay
and the total loss will reach $500.
There was no insurance.
Mr.. Leonard built the elevator this
summer and was just getting nicely
started. His loss will also affect Forest
Hill farmers as it removes ready
market forsproducts from their, midst.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-12-17

There are but four more working DAYS
before the Records great Christmas
voting contest will close The several
candidates and their loyal friends are
doing their best to win the handsome
prizes that will be awarded TO the fort
innate ones next Tuesday night. Interest
IN the contest is constantly increas-
ing and is becoming the principal topic
of conversation upon the streets and in
the.stores Of the city. The prizes offer
ed are well worth striving for and those
who win the two grand prizes will be
fortunate indeed. Handsomer Christmas
gifts cannot be hoped for by any one
than the new Whitney piano and the
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-12-17
ACCIDENTALLY SHOT
Albert Daley, an Elm Hall Farmer,
Meets Accident, Result, Death.
DIED FROM Loss OF BLOOD.
Lay In Freezing Snow Bleeding Badly For
Nearly Half an Hour.

Three young men, George Conner,
and Earnest and Lloyd Woodward
we're hunting rabbits In Hollands
woods near A. X. Marvin's farm.
They had driven a rabbit into hol-
low log and were trying to drive
1t out when Daley. who happened to
be near, saw them. He FASTENED to
from the log and DALEY made an in
effectual attempt TO catch it. At the
SAGE time Conner cooked his shot
gun intending to shoot at the rabbit.
The hammer failed to catch and flew
down discharging the gun. Daley was
directly in front of the gun and re-
ceived the full charge In the calf of
the leg.
Here the boys lost their heads, and
instead of tying up the leg they
ran for assistance. By the time help
was secured Daley had lain in the
cold snow nearly half an hour and
had lost an immense amount of blood.
DR.. Schaffer of Elmhall was called
and did what he could for the injured
man. setting the bone which was
broken, and tying up the wound. But
Daley had lost so much blood that
he failed to rally and instead gradual
ly sank away, dying about $3.50 Mon
day morning.
Mr.. Daley was a respected farmer
who had always lived near Elmhall.
He was a member of the Cleaner So
ciety and quite a popular man. He
leaves a wife and five children, be-
sides other relatives. At the time
of his death he was close to AZ years
of age.
City Treasurer Schwartz is bust
ly engaged collecting the annual tax
es. His office is with City Clerk Ad-
ans in the city hall where he will be
pleased at any time to exchange his
official receipt for your cash.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-12-17
CAMPAIGN CLOSES.
Alma Sugar Factory COmpleiesShort-
est Run In Its History.
MADE 100000 POUNDS,
Dsa Lasted 81 Days-Percentsgs Of Sugar
Content High This Yesr-Acresge Light.

The sugar campaign for 1908 is over.
The last beets went to the slicers early
Sunday morning. The present cam
paign lasted only 81 days, which is the
shortest run ever made in the history OF
the Alma plant. This was partly due to
the light tonnage this year, and in
larger part to the increased amount OF
beets sliced each day. The total manu-
facture of sugar will reach 100000
pounds and will be worth close to a
half million dollars in value.
General Manager lothian Allen and
Assistant Manager Mckinney have
made record for themselves in their
first campaign. The factory has been
operated with less help this year and
has produced much more sugar per day.
Last year the run lasted 81 days and an
average of 600 tons Of beets were sliced
daily. This year close onto 100 tons OF
beets haye sne through the slicers
every dft
One thing worthy of note is the high
percentage of sugar content IN the beets.
This percentage is above Is per. cent
average. The average at the Alma
factory has always been close to is per.
cent This increase in percentage has
operated to the benefit Of the beet
grower The average tonnage per acre
is about 616 tons.
Tuesday was pay day for the farmers
who raise beets and they were on hand
from early until late. The pay envelopes
totaled $S7, 900. This only covers beets
delivered up to Dec. 1. Those who
delivered beets after that date viii get
their checks early next week, it being
the management's intention TO pay at
once instead of waiting until the 18th Of
January.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-12-17
The Lady MacCabeeS Elect Officers,

The ladies of the Maccabees of the
World held their regular hive review
and election of officers at the home Of
1. S. Fink Wednesday, December 3
After the business meeting the ladie:
were most deligetfully entertained will
games of finch and dainty refresh
ments we're served. At the close of the
business meeting, Mrs. Gongwer, in 9
few we'll chosen remarks, presented Mrs
Blanch Vliet with a handsome china
salad bowl in appropriations of her worl
in the hive for the past years.
The following officers were elected:
Commander-Lilla B. Shepherd.
Lieut. COMMUNICATIVE A. Fink.
Past COMMUNICATIVE Gongwer.
r. K.-Blanch Vliet,
Finance K.-Carrie ID. Kress.
Chaplain-Carrie T.. Montigel.
Sargeant-Ida Fatty
Mistress at Arms-Olga Walters.
Sentinel-Lena Creaser.
Picket-Alice Murphy.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-12-17
N. ". A. ENTERTAIN.


1t takes the Woodmen to do a thing
and do 1t up right. Friday evening
Alma Lodge M. w. of A. served a
chicken pie supper at Woodman hall
that for right out satisfaction it will
always be hard TO beat. We could
not begin to name all the good things
there were on hand to eat, but we
can say there was a plenty for every
one-and no one went away without
his fill. The credit for the supper
does not all belong to the Woodmen.
Much of 1t belongs to that better half
of the Woodmen lodge, the Royal
Neighbors, who furnished the supper
We have often wondered why a Wood
man was always so fat and sleek, but
after partaking of their supper, 1t is
evident that the reason lies in the
fact that all their wives are such good
cooks. However, it was a supper in
which honors were generously divid-
ed, (and chicken, too, for that matter.
Following the supper the Woodmen
held open house until midnight. Da-
Wis Bros. orchestra furnished music,
and the evening was passed in a very
pleasant manner Cards and dane
ing featured in the entertainment. The
only complaint one could make was
that the hours slipped away all too
quickly.
The committee in charge was j. e.
Fuller, j. w. Henderson, and Harry
Aldrich. All the members assisted.
One pleasing feature was the waiter
service which was furnished by the
Woodmen Forester Drill team in full
uniform. The supper was prepared
by the ladies of the Woodmen Auxil-
larry, the Royal Neighbors.. The mem
bers of the drill team are J.. w. Hen
derson, A. z. Boardman, j. G. Clark,
G. II. Kirby, and F. G. Jenner. FL
nancially the lodge cleared a handsome
sum.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-12-17

Seville and Sumner Farmers Meet At EIwsu
to Discuss Problems Of Country Life.

The farmers OF Seville and Sum-
ner townships met at Elwell Friday
afternoon TO discuss the questions
proposed by President Roosevelt,
through his commission on Country
Life. The meeting was arranged
through the efforts of Messrs. VIM
T. Pitt, Horace Angel and w. c. NAL
10y.
Mr.. Pitt called the meeting TO Or
der and was, by a unanimous vote,
made permanent chairman. Mr.. Jas.
Gargett was elected secretary.
A lively and enthusiastic discussion
The final counting will be done by
committe of the candidates present
and will be started Immediately after
the close All candidates are request
ed to be present or else have repres-
entative on hand. This is not
absolutely necessary, nor will anyone
who fails to have a representative
stand any chance to lose any votes
Candidates should remember that no
votes are transferable. The committee
will be instructed to examine each
vote certificate closely to see that
the original name has not been erased
and II any are found they will be des-
troyed.
II candidates will follow the direc-
tons given no trouble should be ex-
perienced at the close, and no criti-
cism should follow as a result.
The general public and the friends
of the candidates, as well as the can
didates, are requested to be present to
witness the final count of the men
who will act and determine any ques-
ton which may arise.
of each topic followed though the
time was somewhat limited Never
theless, much good work was accom-
plished. At the close of the meeting
pressing the sentiment of the meet
ing. These were adopted and the
secretary was directed to forward q
copy to the commission for their con-
sideration.
The resolutions adopted were in re-
ply to the last question, which was
considered the most important of the
questions and are as follows:
Resolved, That it is the sentiment
of this meeting that the adoption Of
proper system of industrial train
ing schools throughout the country
controlled by competent instructors,
who will direct the training in the
line best adapted to the individual
pupil is the most important singh.
thing that can be accomplished to inn
prove present conditions In rural life.
The Seville and Sumner farmers are
to be commended for their prompt re-
spouse to President Roosevelts re-
quest. In no part of Michigan is
higher standard of advancement be-
ing shown than right here in West
ern Gratiot county. The farmers Of
these two townships have long been
banded together in common interests.
and while this meeting was not held
by the Sumner and Seville Farmers
Club, it might as we'll have been, for
those present are all members. of this
club. Such civic organizations are
always conducive to a betterment of
conditions in any community, and
Sumner and Seville townships GER
tainly reflect the influence of this
farmers club in the prosperity and
intelligence to be found on every
side.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-12-17
Gave Surprise Party.

For three years p. w. Creaser has
taught Sunday school class in the
M. r. church of this city. Last week
he resigned and Monday of this week
in order to show their appreciation the
class had for their teacher. they called
in body at his home and presented
him with n beautiful pair of cuff
buttons. Later in the evening refresh
ments were served and general good
time enjoyed.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-12-17
Civic Improvement.

A meeting of the members of the Civic
Improvement League is called for Fri
day afternoon Of this week at the resi-.
dence of Mrs. Francis King. The meet
ing is called for s:s0 and large attend
dnce Of the membership is urged.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-12-17

c. o. Townsend is busily at work
writing contracts for the Alma Sugar
Co. for the season OF 1909.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Pulfrey who
have been In Alma during the past
week. returned to Saginaw Tuesday
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-12-17

George Rogen is spending a. couple,
of days In Saginaw combining 3D.
ness with pleasure.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-12-17
che Prince OF Pea &c.

Ii the old roubous questions origin and destination OF
the Galiee Carpenter have passed. notes writer Col
es. All the medieval discriminating between
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1908-03-15
new RICHMOND
IN THE field

The Police Justice race has taken OH
new life, new Richmond aspiring for
its honors through the announcement
column this morning.
Hon. C. f. Reddoch seeks this i'm
portant POSITION and will wage a
persistent fight to secure the plum.
In coming before the people this
brilliant young attorney offers quail
fications that are necessary in the dis
charge of the duties of the office to
which he aspires. He is well read in
law and enjoys distinction in his pro-
fession. He is member of the well
known firm of Hall & Reddoch and in
his practice is safe on intricate points
of law.
Mr.. Reddoch has a large number of
friends and acquaintance in Hatties-
burg who will push his campaign and
If elected he will give the city clean
and conscious administration.
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1908-03-15
OFFICIAL Proceedings
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Continued from Page Three.l

Continued from Page Three.)
Dewitt, ]. B. Eure, J. Coker, e. r. Polk,
w. M: McNair, jurors, 81 each, David
Farley, coroner, IS; ]. c. Magruder,
sheriff SO; DIR. s. e. Dunlap, $7.25,
medical attention to paupers; Hatties-
burg Cabinet Works SIP for. table for
assessor.
w. A. Conn and s. E. Perkins, COM
missioners ITO examine proposed
change in Petal and Eastabuchie road,
recommended same and change or
dered.
The assessment of lot 6, block A, of
the Hamper & Whinnery survey, as
sessed to John Hamper at $3.50, was
changed as follows: N. 1-2 lot 6, block
A, John Hamper, 1915; w. IL of N. IL
of s. 10 of said lot, w. w. Moore,
500; e. IL N. IL of S. IL of same
Mrs. Mamie Morgan; S. IL of s. IL
same lot, e. B. Parker, $175.
Petition of ]. G. Simmons, ct al,
for change in Lumberton road, con
tinued till April terms
Fifth Day.
Rescinded order allowing DIR. s.
E. Dunlap 81 for vaccination.
Rejected claim of DIR. J. M. Harri
son for $500 for vaccination.
H. G. Culpepper, superintendent
county farm, was directed to purchase
road machine from Western Machine
Company. which machine is now Al
St. Joseph, La.
Petition of N. d. Conn, ct al, fol-
change in Hattiesburg and Brooklyn
road. granted and J. P. Pace and s. E
Perkins appointed to examine, lay GU
and mark same.
w. A. Conn and John L. Davis, com
missioners to examine proposed
change in Rich Kelly and county farm
road, recommended said change ant
the same was ordered made.
w. A. Conn and S. e.. Perkins, com
missioners to examine proposes
change in Augusta road, recommended
same. and said change was ordered
made, the old road being maintained
until the new route was made pas
sable.
Thomas Carruth, overseer on road
fined 500 for failure to file report a.
directed, and summoned to appear Al
April term to show cause why order
should not be made final.
Assessments of seven acres of LAND
In N. w. corner of s. q. IA section
4. township 4. N. range W.. changed
from w. A. Bounds to M. J. Epley.
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1908-03-15
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Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1908-03-15
For Sale

FOR SALE-Brand new 5 roo
with hall, lot 50x160. High
well located in a good n
hood. One block from a
Win rent for SO per mont
quick sale, l will take $3.50
less than two-thirds cash
SO per month. Good rea
selling. Don't miss it. C. @
leyr Phone 500, real ests
First National Bank buildiI
tiesburg, Miss.
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1908-03-15

Bargains! Bargainsl Bargainsl j..
W. Pool is the man that buys goods
so he can make the prices right. Hats,
shoes and gents furnishings, newest
styles. See them.
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1908-03-15

KEYS FOUND-Some one left a
bunch of keys at the Sears Uphol-
stering Company's store. The same
can be had by calling on the firm.
identifying property and paying for
this notice, m12-tf
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1908-03-15

Advertising Is a stimulus to trade.
II business is dull, there is more need
for stimulation. Consistent, continu,
GUS advertising during hard times is
pretty sure barrier against hard
times.
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1908-03-15

John Neuveen & Co., of Chicago, ILL.,,
in which the said John Neuveen & Co.
become the purchasers of $4,000
worth of jail bonds at par, the pur-
chasers to pay for lithographing bonds,
etc.
Sixth Day.
Room in court house occupied by
Mississippi Abstract Title. and Guar
anty Company, rented same party at
$3.50 per month, payable in advance.
Approved the appointment of C. F.
Myers, ]. d. Bennett, R. T. Lee, ]. NJ.
Carlis and c. A. Conn as deputies of
w. S. McKinnon, county assessor.
S. E. Perkins and J. c. Mcdonald
were appointed to look into the mat
ter of selecting a site for the new
Jail to report at next meeting of this
board.
Treasurer's report accepted and
filed showing funds on hand as fol-
lows:
General fund .$13, 14S44
School fund ............. 6,237.7S
Pauper fund ............. 1,246.64
Bond, inteest and sinking
1und -. ................ 4,780.Sl
Institute fund .....,.....:. 27.47
Township funds as follows:
Sec. 16, tp N. R. 70 VS. 41.61
Sec. 16, tp. 2 N. r. Ii w.. 1881
Sec. 16, tip N. R. IA w.. 1919
Sec. 16 tip N. R. 10 w.. 31.07
The county treasurer was required
to notify all persons holding 10th Sec
ton funds of Forrest county of the
amounts now due and demand settle
ment of same.
Rescinded previous order rejecting
; claims of IT,. j. NJ. Harrison for vac
cinations in February and allowed
$3.50 for same.
DR.. S. E. Dunlap allowed 81 for vac
cination during February, 1908.
Perdiem and mileage allowed mem
bers and officers as follows:
j. p. Pace, six days, wa.
]. c. Mcdonald, six days, six miles,
$24.60.
j. L. Davis, six days, five miles,
s245O.
w. A. Conn, six days, nine miles,
$249O.
S. E. Perkins, six days. twenty miles,
500.
T. e. Batson, clerk, six days SIS.
J. C. Magruder, sheriff. six days
$12.
Allowances for committee work dur
ing February. 1908.
w. A. Conn. two days, So.
J. P. Pace, one day. So.
]. L. Davis, three days. 50.
Allowances for inspecting roads dur
ing February:
W Conn Eve DAYS STE,
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1908-03-15

Mrs. Eiierbe has Moved across the
street into the Masonic building and
is displaying beautiful line Of spring
millinery. mf24r
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1908-03-15

Good house for rent with modern
conveniences, close in. See Epley.
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