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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-07-01
DOCTOR Of DIVINITY
N. E. District Superintendent
Surprised Last Wednesday By
Honor Conferred.

At the commencement exercises at
Albion college last week, NJ. e. Dis
trict Superintendent w. p French
was very much surprised whep the
honorary degrees were announced by
President Dickie to hear his name read
for the degree of Doctor of Divinity.
President Dickie telephoned to Rev.
French and asked him ii he expected
to be present at the commencement
exercises. Rev French replied that he
would be there and President Dickie
said he would have a seat for him on
the platform Rev. French had no
idea that the degree was to be con
ferred upon him until the list of names
was read He is much pleased with
the honor, as IL came T. him by the
unanimous vote of the faculty and
board of trustees of the college in a
conference where he has spent most of
his career as a minister.
The above is from the Lansing Re-
publican. Mr.. French has manv
friends in Alma who extend congrat-
ulations =
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-07-01
TWO FIRES SATURDAY.

A furry of excitement was caused
morning by two fires one
following the other at an interval not
to exceed an hour. Each afforded the
occasion of spectatula run by the
fire department. Fortunately in each
case the damage was not great.
The first fire was at the home OF j.
II. Campbell on West Superior street
and started from a defective kitchen
and spread rapidly to the
front part of the house Upon the
arrival of the fire department and a
few minutes of good work on the
part of the firemen the flames were
under control and no serious damage
done. Most of the furniture was re-.
moved to the street. The loss is es-
timated at $3.50.
The second fire was at the home of
Roy Thornton on what is known as
Alma Heights. Grover avenue. This
fire was also caused from defective
chimney. The frcmen were just load
ingthe hose from the first fire when
the second alarm was turned in.
the fire had a 20-minute start. but
after the arrival of the department
and few minutes of hard fighting the
fire was extinguished without much
damage. The house can be repaired
for $500.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-07-01
Strenuous Career of the General
Manager Of The Alma Grain
& Lumber Co.
0VERc0MEs MANY OBSTACLES
Began Life Amid Pioneers Of Cratiot
County-Fortune Once Swept
Away But Pluck Wins in End.

William T Naldrett. is vice presi-
dent and general manager of the Alma
Grain and Lumber company. and al
though Mr.. Naldrett has been with
the Alma company only little over
year, his aggressive business man.
agement has made itself felt everv-
where and the company is doing an
increasing business every day as the
result.
Mr.. Naldrett is typical represent
ative of the successful American citi-
zen Michigan has furnished the ma
tion in the last fifty years Without the
opportunities of education which
many Younger men have today. at
times almost stripped of all his for
tune, be has refused TO stay down
and with the determination that he
must succeed. he has overcome each
obstacle and difficulty, turning ap-
parent defeats into victories. until
today he stands a recognized sue
cess in the business world.
II is a peculiar coincidence that in
the town that was his birthplace.
William T. Naldrett should after
manv years, return to take up the
management of concern, whose
birth dates back slmost TO the date
of his own.
William I. Naldrett was horn in
Alma, Michigan. on January 6, 1860.
His father was Hugh Naldrett. The
little house on State street that was
his birthplace was located on the lot
where I. j, Lyon. now lives While
he was quite young his parents moved
to Chelsea. Mich. A year or two later
they moved again to Lyons. lonia
county. where they residen tor several
years. Their Next place of residence
was in Fulton township. Gatiot county.
1t was here that young Naldrett
received his few wears of schooling.
Like most boys of that period he had
to help at home and could hardly be
spared from the farm through the
busy seasons. So be was obliged to
be content with going through the
winter terms.
At the age of IL his school davs
were over and he began the long fight.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-07-01

'ecured the position of general man
ager for the st. Johnss Manufacturing
Company. who buy lumber and oper-
ate big mill there.
Here he remained thirteen years A
year ago he was offered the manage
ment of the lumber department OF the
then recently organized Alma Grain
and Lumber company. lothian Allen,
the new president of the same COM
panv was largely responsible for MIR.
Naldrett's s coming to Alma. Mr.. Al
lens Judgment in picking Mr.. Nald-
rett as the man for the place has been
more than suhstantiated. Under the
recent re-arrangement of plans MIR.
Naldrett has become general manager
of the entire concern. which position
he is amply fitted to fill.
While Mr. Naldrett is not won
derfully rich man he has acquired a
modest. comfortable fortune by his
perseverance. He has interests in
several Gratiot county farms and is
vice president and large stockholder
in the Ithaca National bank.
Besides his son. Bion Naldrett by
his first wife. his second wife has borne
him four children all girls. Three of
them: Jesse. Dorothy. and Bessie are
now living. Dora the other was killed
by being run over at Ithaca a few
years ago by runaway pair of horses.
Mr.. Naldrett has already proven
himself an enthusiastic Alma citizen
and is well liked bv his business as
sociates and all with whom he comes
In contact. He is a big. bluff. hearty
appearing man, but one who inspires
both confidence and respect among his
fellowmen. His home life is par-
ticularly happy one
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-07-01
PROBATE COURT.

Tuesday, June 23rd. was the hear
ing on the petition for the probate of
will in the matter of the estate of
Margaret E Banks. deceased The said
will was proved and admitted to pro
bate Clara G Henry was appointed
administrative of said estate with will
annexed
On the same day was the hearing
on the petition for license to sell real
estate in the matter of the estate of
Diana Harris. decreased License was
granted to Charles W Giddings, exc
cutor of said estate
Wednesday June 24th was the last
day of hearing claims in the matter of
the estate of Frank Thum. deceased.
The claims were allowed and estate
closed to creditors
Thursday June 25th, was the last
day of hearing claims in the matter
of the estate of Christian Mertz, de-
ceased. The claims were allowed and
estate closed to creditors.
On the same day Adell Hartenberg
was appointed guardian of the person
and estate of Marie Hsrtenberg, min
or.
On the same day was the last day Of
hearing claims in the matter of the
estate of Marv Altenberg. deceased
The claims were allowed and estate
closed to creditors.
On the same dav a petition Was filed
for the appointment of an adminis-
traitor in the matter of the estate of
James II. Lawrence. deceased. Hear
ing set for July 27th.
Friday, June 26th, was the last day
of hearing claims in the matter of
the estate of George p Steadman de-
ceased The claims were allowed and
estate closed to creditors
Tuesday. June both, petition was
filed for the appointment of an ADMIN
istrator in the matter of the estate of
Frank Street. deceased Hearing set
or July 2Sth.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-07-01

moved to Wautona Wis. They re-
turned to Tyron in 1860 where Mr..
Gray purchased -four and saw mill
and continued until 1869 when all
was consumed nv fire. The mills
were rebuilt Mr.. GRAY. ne remaining
there until 1875, when with his
family he came TO Ionia, Mich. where
he managed for some years the Jack
Webber's stock farm. In 1878 the de-
ceased moved to Sheridan where until
1894 he was engaged in the retail gro
cery.business. In 1904 Mr.. Gray re-
tired from active business and with
his wife came to Alma where he has
since made his home with his daugh-
er, Mrs G. +. Brown. Mrs. Gray
died April 21. 1894 and was buried in
Riverside cemetery While living In
Ionia Mr. Gray united with the first
Baptist church of that city, but since
his removal to Alma has been a reg
ular attendant at the Presbyterian
church. Funeral services will be held
Friday afternoon at the home of G. f.
Brown on Woodworth aven ue at 2 D.
m. conducted by Rev. A. J Funnel,
with burial at Riverside cemetery.
BY his death two children. Mrs. @. F.
Brown and Mr.. Frank GRAY are left
to mourn the loss of loving father.
while his hosts of friends throughout
the city will miss his cheerful smile
and daily visits.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-07-01
TRY BUCK NHE A |
Alma Grain and Lumber Com
pany to Encourage its
Growth
.REOEEMS FOUL LANO
Pres. Jotham Allen Furnishes Expert
Opinion. Many Farmers To
Try IL.

Having occasion each wear to use
several thousand bushels of buckwhest
the Alma Grain and Lumber company
is taking steps to induce local farmers
to raise more buckwheat. President
Allen. who is an agricultural expert
has been investigating the buckwheat
culture and is able to.furnish quite
a bit of valuable information concern
ing buckwheat as CROP;
In the first place buckwheat is one
of the best seedlings in the world for
redeeming foul land. Foul land is
overrun with milkweed or Cam
ada thistle. The buckwheat grows
rapidly and if sowed in fair quantity
quickly browns out such growths. If
raised for no other purpose than to
clear the land would thus prove
very profitable crop
But aside from this it is also very
good paying crop. 1t ALWAYS brings a
GOOD fair price and can be raised in
heavy abundance 1t is a quick crop
to grow and does not take the life out
of the soil On the contrary 1t leaves
it in good shape for any crop to fol-
low.
The Alma Grain and Lufh Der COM
pany will afford a ready market for
this crop at all times and TO encour-
age the farmer to raise huckweat.
will favor him in every way possible.
A number of farmers have already
taken hold of the opportunity. Now
is the time TO sow and manv more
will take it up at once
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-07-01
TO THE PUBLIC.

Mr.. Brown. Postmaster. again finds
it necessary to call the public stten-
tion to the regulation regarding the
mailing of postal cards bearing part
icles of glass. metal. mica. sand tin
sci or other similar substances. The
above cards are unavailable except
when inclosed in envelopes When
treated in this manner il will pre-
vent the obiectional substances from
heing rubbed off or injuring presons
handling the mail. On account of
the violation of the above regulations
great many cards mailed at this
Office are held up and sent to the p.
o. department.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-07-01
The MODERN WOODNEN
]. E. Fuller Visits Peoria as Dele
gate to the National En-
campment of Woodmen

j. f. Fuller. of this city. has re-
turned from Peoria. H.. where he
attended the fifteenth head camp of
the Modern Woodmen of America as
a delegate from Alma Camp Sl42, of
Alma. Mr.. Fuller reports that he
had the time of his life and is more
than pleased to have had the opportun-
ity of attending. 4
From the time the first delegate
arrived until the last one left the
city of Peoria was thrown wide open
to the visiting guests and royal enter
tainment was provided ON every hand
There were besides the delegates
thousand of visiting Woodmen from
all over the country and the spectacle
of the WOodman Camp with ITS hum
dreds of white tents was the most in
spring one ever witnessed at Peoria.
Another spectacle of the meeting was
the parade of the Woodman Foresters.
Nearly 10, 600 men were in line and
though only civilian body, they
marched with military precision
that was both magnificent and inspir-
ing. Throughout the entire session
of the camp everv one, delegates.
visitors and friends were awed by
the wonderful strength shown by the
organization.
Dating back twenty-five years ago
with only twenty one members this
fraternal organization has grown and
grown until TODAY il surpasses every
insurance order in the world Only a
few years ago it was custom to refer
to the Mutual Life of New York as
the giant of insurance companys but
today beside the Modern Woodmen of
America the Mutual Life fades from
view. A million members and the
possibilities of its growth still beyond
average comprehension-tbe great
body of Modern Woodmen is enough
to make any..man pause and think.
The order does not limit itself to
the insurance field. There is the
greater field, the fraternal object 1t
cares for it's sick and their families.
It's motto is the brotherhood of man.
and il has become so great that no
member can go out into the world.
without being able to turn to brother
Woodmen on every hand.
The haa1 m xyaa fha -. oof o,,r~ooo-
full ever helo and before sdjourning it
passed resolutions thanking the city
of Peoria for its liberal entertainment
lauding highly the liberailty of her
citizens.
The camp elected the following off,
GERS for the next two years: Head
Counsel. A. X. Talbot; Head Advisor.
Dan b. Horne: Head Clerk. G. w.
Hawes; board of director. ~ b. Born.
r. r. Smith. E. e. Murphy, G. j.
Byrns, ]. A Rutledge.
There are now 1.0O0.37s Woodmen
under the jurisdiction of the Great
Camp The local camp consists of
1870 members and is Offered as fol-
lows:
Consul IF. j. Nestle
Advisor--F. w. Smith
Clerk. f. Fuller
Banker-A. 4. Boardman
Escort-A. X. Isham
Watcbman-J. w. Henderson
Sentry-G. @. Guillich
Board of Managers L. 5. Fink.
w. H. Minor. ii Stoddard.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-07-01
POSTOFFICE CLERKS RAISED

Postmaster G.. f. Brown has sue
ceeded in getting several of the en-
polyees of the local postotfice a raise
in pay of from 100 to 300 dollars a
year Mr.. Brown has been working
hard for this increased allowance for
clerk hire and his announcement of
success has brought smiles to several
faces in the local Office.
Those who receive raise are L. l..
Brown from $500 to $1,000; Sarah Nc.
Namara from 5000 to $500: James
Kress from $500 to $500 and Frank
Parker from 5000 to Ss0O.
In addition to the above the CITY car
riers, Messrs. Holienbeck. Porter and
Callahan each receive raise of $500
per year In their salaries. On and af-
ter July first their allowance will be
$500 per year.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-07-01
GRAY DEAD
Well Known Citizen Passes Away
at the Home Of His Daughter
Mrs. c. F. Brown.
BELOVED BYALL WHO KNEW HIM
Funeral Services Friday Afternoon at
Two O'clock-Buris1 at River
side Cemetery.

Although sick for two weeks yet the
many friends of Mr.. Gray were i'll
prepared to learn of his death which
occurred at 1915 this, Wednesday
morning at the home of his daughter
Mrs. c. F. Brown. A man beloved
bv all who knew him. his death cre-
ates sorrow am ong old and voung
alike
Milford Gray was born in Orange
county. New York Nav %. 1929, and
died in Alma July lst, 1908, age 10
years one month and eight days. In
1854 Mr.. GRAY was united in mar
riage at TSron. New York with Miss
Emily Tompkins and together they re-
sided on a farm until 1858 when they
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-07-01
HARRIET NJ NELSON
Wife of Clinton Nelson Died at
Her Home on Center Street
Monday Afternoon.

Harriet NJ. Nelson wife of Clinton
Nelson. died at her home on West
Center street. Alma, after lingering
illness of nearly a year. While not
unexpected yet the news of her death
has brought profound sorrow to her
many friends in this CITY and vicin-
ity.
Harriet NJ Boughton was born in
Riley township. Clinton county on
October 20, 1854. Her childhood and
girlhood days were passed there. In
October 1875 she married Clinton Nell
son, also a resident of Riley town
ship Clinton county. In December
followig of the same year they moved
to Alma. Michigan and have since
made their home here.
During their union thirteen children
we're born unto them. Of these eleven
now are living, two having died in
childhood. Throughout this long
union the deceased was patient low
ing helpmate to her husband and a
faithful mother to her children. The
success of her motherhood was her
crowning glory and she was loved and
respected not only nv her immediate
family, but by wide circle of
friends.
About'a year ago Mrs. Nelson suff-
cred a stroke of paralysis from which
she never fully recovered. but during
the entire peroid of her illness she
maintained the same patient fortitude
and inspired all bv her cheerfulness
She died peacefully with little or no
suffering.
Besides her husband, Clinton Nelson,
she is survived by the following sons
and daughters: b. G. Nelson. Alma;
Clarence A. Nelson. Alma; Harry
b. Nelson. Alma; Clinton j. Nelson,
Ann Arbor, Mrs. Lulu B. Fowler.
Alma; Mrs. Ora ID. Bacon. st. John;
tlosd A Nelson. Alma Lille s. Nell
on st. John Irwin j. Nelson, Ferry
f. Nelson. and Nellie May Nelson,
Alma
The funeral was held at the NJ. +.
church this. afternoon at %. m. and was
largely attended. Rev. J. M. Wolfe
officiated. The bearers were her six
eldest sons Bert E., Clarence, Harry,
Clinton. Floyd and Lille Nelson. In
tremcnt was made at the Riverside
cemetery.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-07-01
ANNOUNCEMENT.

To the Republican voters and nv
friends In Gratiot county. / desire to
announce at this time through the
columns of the Alma Record that am
candidate for the nomination of
Register of Deeds on the republican
ticket Many of my0 friends have
earnestly requested me to become a
candidate and the encouragement /
have received leads me to believe that
this announcement will meet with
a kind reception. earnestly solicit
your support at the primaries Septem-
ber /, 1908.
Verv Sincerely,
Fred w. Griswold.
Dated. Ithaca. Mich. July |. 1908.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-07-01
BUSINESS GROWTH.

The business of G. l.. and @. NJ.
Delevan Is growing rapidly and In or
der to accommodate their trade they
have commenced the erection of an
addition to their ssIesroom which
will be 26x32 with a basement. The
addition will he used for an up-to-
date grocery department.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-07-01
AUTOMOBILES FOR SALE.

have several slightly used tonring
cars at prices $500 to $500. Cost
originally $500 to $4,000 They are bar
gains at the prices asked. also
handle the celebrated Regal Touring
Car. costing complete $3.50 Write
for descrirtions. etc
j G Townsend
65 Jefferson Ave,
Detroit. Mich
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-07-01
CIVIC LEAGUE.

There will be meeting of the Civ
ic Improvement League at Wright
Park Wednesday. July sth. at .. m.
At six o'clock the ladies will serve
picnic supper. All members OF the
League are requested to come. also all
persons interested in civic improve
ment
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-07-01
FATHER TROY LEAVES

Through arrangements made by
Bishop Richter, Father Troy will say
his last mass as priest of st. Mary's
parish next SUNDAY morning The
citizens of Alma regret with the men,
bers of the parish the loss of Father
Troy. but at the same time rejoice In
the fact that st. --Marv's parish will
have a resident priest hereafter.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-07-01
WILL CLOSE SATURDAY.

BY agreement all business houses in
the city of Alma will be closed Satur-
day afternoon, July 4th from until
Up. m. In order to give their en-
plovees an opportunity to celebrate the
national holiday.
III. n. Lee.
Pres. Bus Asso
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-07-01
TABLE FACTORY SOLD

Messrs Hall and Sharrar have pur-
chased the building known as the
table factory near the Pere Marquette
r. r. tracks and are having the same
torn down for the lumber. This will
remove an eyesore as we'll as a fire
trap from the city.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-07-01
SURPRISE PARTY.

A surprise partv was rendered Mrs.
w. A. Hewlett last Saturday. the oc-
casion being her Bed birthday. She
received many nice presents as re-
membranes OF the occasion. A boun.
tiful dinner was served. which was
enjoyed by all present. About fifteen
relatives from Wheeler and Breckerf-
ridge were present
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-07-01
NOTICE

'~All lettering OF loafing in or about
the city park after o'clock o. %. is
prohibited by ordinance. This or
dinsnce will be strictly enforced and
any violation of same punished In
accordance Herewith.
BY Order of City Ms-shall.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-07-01

II. Mack and wife. of Saginaw,
returned to their home in this city.
after a short visit with friends here.
Mrs Helen Bedford. of Breckenridge.
arrived today for few davs visit at
the home of s Wilson and wife in this
city.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-07-01
SATURDAY CLOSING.

Next Saturday we will close our
barber shop for the day at ~ O'Clock
noon. Open Fridav night until all
are served.
Davis Bros.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-07-01
MILL MILKli

Pure and fresh dairy milk for sale
at Swarthout's East Side Grocery.
Telephone your order. Z
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-07-01

Miss Clara Monroe of st. Louis.
spent yesterday a guest Off Marks
and fsmilv IN this city
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-07-01

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The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-08-06
ALL READY
For Good Racing and Fine At
fractions at the Bar
bour Fair.

w. p. Rector, secretary OF the
Barbour County Fair Association. was
in the city today, and stated to a
reporter that the Barbour County fair
to be held in Belington next Tuesday.
Wednesday inld Thursday, Aug. IL.
II and 10, was all it readiness.
This is the first, fair 10 be held in
this state this year, and large bunch
of horses have been in training on
Nthe track for some time. A good list
of entries has been made and the
racing promises to exceed that OF any
previous year. The eleven running
races are all well filled, and some
hot contests are. looked for among
these, as well as the free for all pace
and trotting races.
There will be many special attrac-
tons and the meeting this year prom
ises to be red letter one to the as
ISOLATION, who have always tried to
hold the same up to high standard.
The automobile races, as now en-
teerd, will be among the exciting at
fractions.