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The Washington herald., 1908-03-08
BEWITCH OLD HOUSE
Malignant SpOOks Make Mat
terS Lively for All.
MISSILES ARE HURLED ABOUT
Chairs in Weird Dance and Priest
with TvT" Companions Attacked.
Furniture, Pots, and stones Are
Thrown at Occupants of Italian
Residence-House l. Now Shut Up.

Naples, March AT Castelnuovo dan
mia. near Foggia. have been happening
strange events which have aroused much
curiosity and which the inhabitants at
tribute to the Intervention of spirits. In
January last there lived az CastelnUovo
a widow named Fratta. sixty years Of
age and in the same house dwelt her two
daughters-in-law. their husbands having
temporarily emigrated 70 America The
old woman died and the daughters-in-law
continued TO live in the same house. Ten
days after the widows death, however.
strange noises began 20 be heard during
the night. and were repeated for several
nights in succession. Yesterday. about 10
O'Clock in the evening, the noises became
louder than ever and pieces Of furniture
were hurled about the room in a most
alarming manner. The chairs began TO
execute a diabolicaI dance. beating time
on the floor with their les.
some Lively Scenes.
The two women. who had retired 10
rest. jumped terrified from their beds.
and. dressing hurriedly, ran to cali a
bricklayer who lived near them. Terrified
In his turn. the bricklayer invoked all the
saints in the calendar and hurried of TO
summon the parish priest, who repaired
20 the haunted house, accompanied by a
sacristan.
No sooner had they set foot over the
threshold than their shoulders We're as
sailed by a shower of stones. while the
light which the priest held in his hand
was eXtinguished in a mysterious man
neF, For no apparent reason. a reCep-
tacle full of wine suddenly burst into
fragments with a great noise Priest
sacristan. and bricklayer took refuge in
the bedroom. locking the door. and there
they remained. trembling with fright and
reciting prayers
soon q large earthenware pot. hurled
by an unseen hand. struck the priest in
the back and broke into a thousand
pieces. while another avalanche OF stones
came from the direction OF the closed
door. The three men opened the door,
whereupon all the furniture began 70
dance again, jumping up te the ceiling.
while all the bells In the house We're set
ringing in maddening discOrd- Then the
men, and the two women rs we'll fed as
fast as their legs could carry them.
House Now shut Up.
Now the bewitched house has been shut
up A priest, a doctor. and several other
persons worthy of credence gave testi-
mony 10 these extraordinary occurrences.
Of which II Is impossible 70 suggest any
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-10-21

lar Of the state money upon ptil5lie
fnstitutions under 9epnb fic1sn eontFpls
The foreSoing facts ana asures
show more eloquently than words
how ven ana carefnllY the Republt-
can party has met the additional
b,ird ems cast upon It by the great IN
crease In population land Develop
mene OF the states Industries.
Wouid the -Democraty party Grip
pie or destroy the state institutions z
would Il refuse 10 perform the du=
ties OF statehood2 Would II stIll. as
IL always has done. keep behind the
times In education; N the protection
.of those engaged IN mining. in the
caring for the unfortunate
i2St, party can command the respect
OF the people which refuses 70 per-
form plain public duties required OF
the state
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-10-21
TRE STATES REVENUE
West Virginia Never Before in BETTE
Financial Condition.

Enable to controvert the crushing
acts, that tho new tax laws have
'educcd the tax bills of large ma
GRITTY of the voters. the Democrats
eaders have from time to time made
predictions that tho state. could not
'nlse sufficient revenue and that Il
leficit must inevitably result We
lave shown you how the money has
leen raised to make good the amount
II direct taxes Topped on by the State.
We Will show you that the state Is
not bankrupt; that no deficit exists or
las, existed; and that under RepublI-
'an administration an equitable and
economical management OF affairs
provided and stu provides the State
With suIIlcient revenue.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-10-21
SCHOOL PURPOSES
More Money for the School Children
of the STAKE Than Ever Before.

To all the people of the state there
rs no subject OF greater importanc~
system. What has the Republican
party been doing for our common
schools during these years of tax re-
form? Have they been allowed to
suffer? Hero arc two tables that,
speak for themselves. The hrst shows
in the year 1896. the last year 81
Democratic rti1o and IN tho year 1905.
In 1896. the total general school FUND
was S3s0.9s5.17, and in 1908 1t was
ST1S.1O2.G7 While taxes have been
reduced we now devote more thar
twice as much money to schOOI pur-
poses as we did in 1895.
Here is the table Compare the
figures:
AppOrtlonmcnt for the Years 81 1896
and 1905
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-10-21

Magnificent Record of Constructive Legislation
Two-Cent Fare Law, the Elimination of the Fee Sys-
tenn, the Corrupt Practice Act the Uniform Accounting
Act. the New Ballot Law the Sunday Closing Law,
Are Some of the Fruits of Republican Leglslation-A
Comprehensive Statement of the Republican Cause in
West Virginia
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-10-21


The following is the statement q
the State Treasurer at the close 81
the 1seai year. September 30, 1898;
State Fund.
Bolance in state fund Aug-
gust 81 -.L,......s.- $249sS3 e.9S
Receipts for the month se.Is9.e3
rotal s2ss, az.
Disbursements for month 1aO. ese.te
balance IN the state fund
September 80 81 FS.te 4ls9
General school Fund.
Rqlance in general school
Receipts for the month sT.4es. -
rotal - s75c. 6ss.s
Disbursements for month $9SOs7 1895
Balance in general school
fund Sept. 80 .ss0stsS2s9
The school Fund.
Balance in the school fund
August II .......-. 1888 3,7Qeto0s
Receipts for the month
Total -..... 3.zeesoos
Disbursements for month
Balance in the school fund
September 80 ...-.$ $4,000
Balance in state Fund
September 80 -. ..-.,.. ITS. SO4.5
Balance in general school
fund .............. 5Oesese 50
Balance in school fund 3.70oseef
Balance in the Treasury
-on deposit In State
repositories .......-s.. $6s1. SbI- -
Invested portion OF the
school fund - bonds.
stocks. etc .....-s... sss, 3oo-es
Total ali funds-in Treas
ury and invested 81, 6SB,1BE.4e
In other words. after payinE all
charges. and after appropriatiug III
orally for state institutions. the State
of West Vfrginia has now At
the close of the full third year undler
the new tax law. a free balance for
general purposes in the safe treasury
Of $17s.S04.5o. and n total balance or
all funds of $I.sss.157.4s. Tho state
Is not bankrupt there is no dencit.
and there will be none. so long as
the sound business management thar
has marked the three last admins
trations in the state is continued
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-10-21
Az Address TO the Voters of
the State, Which Shows
the Splendid Record of the
Republican Party.

Twelve Years of Republican Rule Has Multiplied Wealth
Of the State Fourfold, Has More Than Doubled the
Number of State Institutions Has Enormously In
creased the Attendance of All Our Schools, and Has
Enlarged the Usefulness of Every Public Beneficial
Charitable and Humane Institution.
Tax Reform Has Equaized the Burden of Taxation and
Taken Over One and One-EIalf Million Dollars Annual
Tax from the Shoulders of the Farmer the Merchant
and the Worngman-Great Corporations, for the First
Time the History of the State Pay Their Fair Share
! of Taxes
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-10-21

Balance in the Treasury
-on deposit In State
repositories .......-.. 1851, SCI -
Invested portion OF the
school fund - bonds.
stocks. etc ,...--.-. SIS, ssS-ss
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-10-21

balance IN the state fund
September so .S1Ts.t
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-10-21

NContinNed 81 &c IL
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-10-21

General School Fund
Balance in general school
fund August II S7sSs 6ss.9i'
Receipts for the month. 3T-4ee.9e
80
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-10-21

Balance in State Fund
September 80 ....-.
Balance in general school
FUND -,.--- .-...
Balance in school fund =.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-10-21

The following Is the statement :
the state Treasurer at the close 9
the hseaI year. september 30, 1906
State Fund.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-08-26
TIME TO ACT
Don't Wait for the Fatal Stages
of Kidney iliness--Profit by
Alma Peoples Experience

Occasional attacks of backache. ir-
regular urination, headaches and dizzy
spells are common early symptoms of
disorders. It's an error to neglect these
ills. The attacks may pass off for a
time but return with greater intensity.
II there are symptoms of dropsy-puffy
swellings below the eyes, bloating of
llmbs and ankles, or any part of the
body. don't delay a minute. Begin
taking Doan's Kidney Pills, and keep
up the treatment until the kidneys are
well, when your old time health and
vigor will return Public endorsements
prove the effectiveness of this great
kidney remedy.
r. Ferris. living at Elwell, Mich
three miles west of Alma, Mich. says:
For some time there has been
severe kidney complaint lurking in my
system, causing heavy backaches and
pains around the kidneys. / procured
Doan's Kidney Pills at Charles Rhodes
drug store, and found in their use
great relief and benefit [ am willing
to give this remedy my endorsement. "
For sale by all dealers Price 80 cents
Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo, New York.
Sole agents for the United States.
Remember the northumberland
take no other
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-08-26
ALMA TO HAVE A BAND.

1t seems quite possible now that
Alma will have band The question
has been hanging fire for several
weeks through the inability Of finding
"a leader. Recently information came
to hand that such a man could be
found at Owosso This has proved
true on investigation Mr. Carl Dew
ey, of that city. who is an expert
enced bandmaster and cornet player,
has offered to come to Alma. pro-
vided he is assured a salary OF at
least Sic a week
Alma has supported a band in times
past and ought to do so again, and
the question of meeting Mr.. Dewey's
request is not beyond reach of the
business men of this city All that is
needed to make it an assured fact is
hearty cooperation. Let the bust
ness men take hold of this right and
we can have band all the time. The
Record is willing to support and aid
such a movement and will do all in
its power to make it a success.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-08-26
PROBATE COURT


Monday August 18TH. was the hear
ing on the,petition for the probate Of
will in the matter Of the estate Of John
Hamilton deceased
The will was proved and admitted
to probate and tic adtninistration
granted to d. K Rafruss
Tuesday, August feths.,vas The hear
mo on the petitionTfpr the appoint-
ment OF an administrsssrsia the mat
akcr- deceased
Frank J.. Cook was appointed adj
Thursday. August Goth. II. c. Bar
stow was appointed special admins
traitor in the matter Of the estate of
Porter Bordine, deceased
On the same day F. McCandless
was appointed guardian ad Item OF
the persons and estate Of Inez. and
Otto Bordiue. minors.
Saturday, August 22d, petition Was
Med for the determination of heirs in
ihe matter Of the estate Of Nathan
Panney deceased Hearing set for
September %
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-08-26
ANSWERS THE FINAL CALL.

William G. Faulkner. aged IS. OF
Forest Hill. died at his home in that
village Saturday Mr.. Faulkner had
been in failing health for some time
and two months ago underwent an
operation which gave him temporary
relief The end came peacefully to
him, and his only wish was that some
one should care for his aged wife
whom he had to leave here
William G. Faulkner was born in
Lincolnshire, England When about
Fl years of age he came to America.
first locating in New York. \ rev
years later he moved to Buffalo. Here
he met his wife and was married to
her 81 years ago New Years day.
Later he moved to Chicago and
then to Seville Township. where he
located p years ago He bought a
farm some years afterward in Beth
any Township and lived there four
years. going then to Virginia for 4
short time
On returning from Virginia he set
tied in Forest Hill and has since lived
there period of several years.
Mr.. and Mrs Faulkner had no chill
dren, but during their long union
adopted seven, FIVE of whom are still
living Mr. Faulkner was a man of
upright life and kind-hearted to all.
His home life was ideal He was a
staunch supporter Of the local Forest
Hill church. When it was first found
ed years ago he used to drive miles
every Sunday and De the first man
present.
The funeral was held Monday. Rev
r. r. Cook officiating. assisted bv
Rev G. Fl Carl, Of this city. Inter
nent was made at st. Louis The
funeral was largely attended by his
friends, and many beautiful floral Of
eriugs were sent.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-08-26
NEW COLLEGE COACH
Ira T. Carrithers Takes Coach
barper's Place as Athletic
Instructor.

Coach Harper will not return to
Alma this year. he having decided t.
go into business with his father at
Wichita. Kansas His loss will be
greatly felt by tho college, but good
man has been secured to take his
place .euff
EIe is Ira r. nCarruthers, Of Sauni-
men. III MIR Carruthers comes to
Alma very highly.recommended He
IS we'll known by Coach Harper. and
the latter is enthusiastic in his praise
hf him n
He Is a graduate frIllinois Univer-
sitysand last year coached the fresh
men eleven of that college He play
cd half back on the university team,
and was captain of the team in 1000
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-08-26
LOCAL OPTION LAW.

The St. Louis Independent of last
week had the following relative to
local option:
The local option law is not as
complete and compulsory as it should
be, and there is a grand chance for
some aspiring fellow to Introduce a
bill in the next legislature that will do
away with one of the worst features
of intemperance that now exists, un-
der the present state of affairs. and
that is law that will prohibit men,
.or so-called, from loading up in wet
county and making life miserable in
the dry county We came down from
Clare Sunday night. and without an
exception it was the most drunken
and beastly crowd we ever saw con
gregated together Six coaches filled
with fellows. some so drunk they had
to be carried from the train when their
station was reached. some silly drunk,
but the larger part fighting drunk
No person on that train was safe with
either life or limb, and it kept the con-
ductor and several brakemen busy all
OF the time to protect the sober and
decent passengers. If the law cannot
be made statewide to stop the sale of
liquor, it could be made binding
enough that it would prohibit any
railroad company from drawing a
drunken mob into civilization and
dumping them along the track
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-08-26

Naturally makes them shrink from -
ihdelicate questions, the obnoxious -
aminations, and unpleasant local trsaAp
ments, which some physicians consida9
essential In the treatment OF diseases a
women. Yet. II help can b had. A. n
better TO submit TO this ordeal than Ieo
the disease grow and spread. The trouble
Is that so often the woman undergoes "a
the Annoyance and shame for nothing.
Thous2nds>Qf women who have bean
cured By DIR. Hsrce's FavorItc Prescrip-
ton wrlA In Appreciation OF the cure
which dist sfrSes x(It the examinations
and local treatmentssS There Is no other
medicine so sure and safe for delIcafS
women as "Favorite Prescriptions III
cures facilitating drains, lrreg1IarIty and
female weakness. 1t always helms. n
almost always cures. 1t Is strictly nom
alcoholic, non secret, all its ingredients
being printed on its bottle-wrapper: CON
talns no deleterious or habit-formins
drugs, and every native medicinal rooS
entering into its composition has the fun
endorsement of those most eminent In tho
several schools OF medical practice. Soma
OF these numerous and strongest of pro-
fessional endorsements of its ingredients
VIII be found In a pamphlet wrapped
around the bottle, also in booklet mailed
tree on request, by DIR. r. V. Pierce, Of
Buffalo, N. Y. These professional en-
dorsements should have far more weight
than any amount OF the ordinary lay, or
non-professional testimonials.
The most intelligent women now-a-days
insist on knowing what they take as med
icine instead Of opening their mouths like
lot of young birds and gulping down
Is offered them. UFavorite Pre-
scription is of KNOWN COMPOSITION. IA
makes weak women strong and sick
women well.
DIR. Pierce's Medical Adviser Is sent FREE
On receipt OF stamps to pay expense OF
mailing only. Send to DR.. r. V. Pierce.
Buffalo, ~. Y, 81 one-cent stamps for GA. |
per covered, or 81 stamps for cloth-bound. |
III SICK consult the Doctor, free of charge
)y letter. All such communica tions are |
,eld sacredly confidential
Or. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets invigorate
md regulate stomach. liver and bowela
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-08-26

Dear Sir:-I have known Mr.. Car
rlthers for four years, during which
time he attended the University of IL
linois. During that time he played on
the football, baseball and track teams.
being perhaps one of the most versa
tile athletes that ever attended the
University of Illinois. Last year,
while ineligible for the varsity, he as
sisted in the coaching of the first team
and coached the junior class team
During the past spring he coached
the freshmen baseball team, which
won all its games excepting one.
Morally. Mr.. Carrithers is above re-
proach. He is a member of the Meth
odist church and was in the Y. NJ. c..
A. cabinet of the university. Mr. Car
rlthers was very popular, with the
student body and was respected by
every one. | see no reason why Mr..
Carrlthers should not make an excel
lie director of athletics.
Very truly yours.
j. Nj. LUDGREN, u
Asst. Coach Football Team
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-08-26

Was born IN Jackson, this state, De
cembef ~, 1880 He came to Gratiot
County IN 1903 and located in the
Township OF Wheeler. and has lived
IN this county since that time. If he
rs nominated at the primaries for
sheriff on the Republican ticket. and
elected to that office in November, he
will enforce all laws and do his duty
as an officer. His bills for services
while sheriff were never cut down by
the board of supervisors. He does
not wish il understood that he is of
the opinion that he is the only good
sheriff Gratiot County ever had, but
he did at all times. while serving in
that capacity. try to do his duty as an
officer, and never charged, or intend
ed to charge. one cent TO the county
which he did not honestly earn. The
sherltf's salary is governed by statute.
and II he had charged for work he did
not do, II was the duty of the com
mittee on claims, or the board of sup
ervisors, 10 cut down such claims, a
thing which was never done during
the four years ne was in office. Fur
Their, MIR Parrish has this TO say:
4 / have no desire to do any other
candidate seeking the nomination at
the primary any harm. for in my opin-
ION they are men, and good men.
However il you choose to vote for
me al the primary election on Tues
day, September Ist, | will appreciate
the Kindness.
am yours very respectfully.
JOHN I'll PARRISH.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-08-26
n yours very respectfully.
JOHN III PARRISH.

Almas popular attorney, James G..
kress, is candidate for probate Judge
OF Gratiot County, subject to the
primaries to be held Tuesday. Sep
TENDER Ist. Mr. Kress has wide
acquaintance throughout the entire
county, and with his unQuestioned
ability to fill the position TO which he
aspires will, without a doubt, pole
large vote and one that will secure his
nomination as the Republican candi-
date for that position.
Mr.. kress has been a resident OF
Gratiot County since the time OF his
birth, in 1866. and his many friends
and acquaintance throughout the
county will make no mistake in plac-
ing an X in front OF his name on the
primary ballot.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-08-26

tie Is also a good ball player having
played an outheld position on his uni
versity nine. In addition, he is an all
around athlete. During his football
career he played against Coach Har-
per, who was then on the Chicago
University team.
Mr.. Carruthers will teach history
and civics at the college besides act
ing as athletic director. He was here
last week and looked the field over
lie is more than pleased with the
outlook
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-08-26
LICECENSCED TO WE'D.

Wilbur Ennis, 20 Middleton Bertha
Shaffer lS Middleton
William II. Monroe. Is, Fulton;
Elizabeth A. Everett. 90. Fulton
Floyd Randall. p. Lafayette Ger
trude Peet 10, Lafayette
Roy Ebright, 81, St. Louis; Ger
trude Waldron, 10. ST Louis
Harvey Carr, u, Fulton; Orpha
Harris. 10. Fulton
Harry Bordine, "A. North Star;
Belya Taught. y. Mesick
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-08-26
lFirst Insertion IuIy 30

STATE or MICHIGAN.
THE PROBATE coURT FOp THE Corrry
or CRATIoT.
In the matter of the estate of Charles Afbo-,
Scramlin late OF the township of Seville In said
county. deceased " '''u
Notice - hereby given that six months from
the 9th day of March A. D.. ZOOS have been
allowed Tor creditors to present their claims
against said deceased to said court for examina
ton and adjustment, and that all creditors of
SAID deceased are required to present their
cnims TO said court. at the probate Office i'm the
village OF ithaca in said county on or before
the 9th day OF September A ~ zoos aud mai
SAID claims viii lie heard by said court ON wed
nesday the 9th day Of September A. p. rosa
ten O'Clock In the forenoon o'"
Dated July 10th A u 1905
ISAAC $ sEAvRR
Judge Of Probate.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-08-26
ISAAC S. SEAVER.
Candidate for Probate Iudee

NNoeS AOi iODdtS JuuSc.
This IS the last chance | shall have
to solicit your support through the
press before September 1st NV rec
ord as probate Judge has proved the
fact that it is not necessary that this
office be filled by an attorney | am
self-made man | was cast out on
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-08-26

To Whom 1t May Concern:
Mr.. Ira T. Carrithers. who gradual
ed last June from the University Of
Illinois, IS worthy of the careful con
sideration OF any institution in need
.of an athletic director. He is a good
student of excellent character and an
adept in baseball. football and track
athletics. This is a combination rare
ly TO be found He is a church mem
Der and ! have personally known of
his high standing in all that makes for
manliness during all Of his college
career. No Institution employing him
viii ever fndrhim encouraging meth
DDS that are not ia keeping with clean
athletics. As to personal skill, he will
be found equal to the best. / can rec
ornnicnd him without single reserva-
t6ry Thisis somewhat unusual praise.
bni. it is mrrited cel
as4ii ,Xsry sincerely.
II. j. BARTON.
Dcpartfieni OF Latin. University OF
illinois
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-08-26
G. w. MERRIMAN.
Chairman.

Report accepted and adopted
From the above it appears that the
committee on finance and appropri-
atoms recognized the fact that he had
been in attendance on the session and
voted him mileage for $40 miles,
which amounted to $37.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-08-26
. TAKE NOTICE.

IA feed barr Is now open
By close attention we
Rre Of your patronage, as
great convenience to the
ping in the west end OF
|is0 room for touring cars.
GEO. w. PULFREY.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-08-26
FARMERS CLUB.

The Pine River Farmers club will
hold their September meeting at the
home OF Mr. and Mrs. Kirk Hildreth.
St Louis, Wednesday. September 2
Following is the program:
Opening Exercises