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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-06-10
ADVERTISED LETTERS.

Advertised list for the week ending
J une 9Th. 1908: Brewster & Smith.
MIR. F. w. Cortenless or Fred Corbet,
Mr.. William Ferguson, Mr.. Gicrjio
Gortv, Mrs Grace Hamlln. Miss
Myrtle Harding, Mrs. Matte Pease.
Mrs. James Sinabaugh. Mr.. II. Smith.
Phillip Tibbits, Mr.. Y. p. Waters.
Mrs Rosy WEIGH. The above if not
called for Will be sent to the Dead Let.
ter Office June 22d, 1908.
G. r. Brown. +. M.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-06-10
MICHIGAN CROP REPORT

The mean temperature for Nav,
according to the State Weather Bureau
was slightly below and &c prec, pita-
ton was generally much above the
normal. The first two decades of the
month were very cloudy and less than
the usual amount of sunshine occurred
during the last decade. Heavy to
killing frosts were quite general on
May LIST and light snow fell in the
central and southern counties on
May 2nd. Frequent showers occurred
until the Goth. The early part of the
last decade of the month was warm.
dry and bright. The temperature
WAS decidedly above the normal from
May 25th TO the 2sth. The month
closed with cold weather, showers
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-06-10
STATE ENCANPhENI
Department OF Michigan Grand
Army Of the Republic De-
troit, June 1918 1908

To Post Commanders: The citizens
of Detroit, in conjunction with our To-
cal comrades. are preparing to give
the Civil War Veterans. the members
of the W. r. c. and the Ladies of
the @. A. r.. a reception the third
week in June They want as large
an attendance as possible and will en-
deayor to make the event most
memorial ole one.
On the afternoon of June 18th will
be the parade.
On the same evening the Camp Fire
will be held at Light Guard Armorv.
Thursday afternoon June 18th. the
G.. A. r. delegates will be given
boat ride on the Steamer GREYHOUND.
Official business sessions OF the u. A.
r. will he held at the Light Infsntry
Armory. Headquarters and place OF
registration will be at the Hotel Nor
mandie. All persons writing tor no =
tel accommodation, stating orice they
desire to pay. will have reservations
made for them. Requests FOR rooms
received before June 18th, will have
reservations made and receive acknow
/ Judgements. with mplete instructions
One feature of the Encampment VIII
be general reunion of every regl-
ment that went to the front in the
sixties. Tents for each regiment will
be placed around Grand Circus Par k.
where there will be a steady reunion
from morning TO evening
1t is our desire to nave as much im
formation as possible in advance II
regard to the probable attendance
Please address all mail TO the Genera
Secretary
very respectfully,
VIM. B. Thompson, Mavor,
Chairman Reception Com.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-06-10

Alma. ran away from the bunch. TAX
ing first place. Chapel also made
quick work of the 2e0 yard low hurd-
les. Although nearly sick with an
overturned stomach. McComb entered
the 300 yard dash and secured second
place, Watkins of Hillsdale got first
Kefgen had no trouble In getting
the running broad jumn but was
beaten out in the high jump by Shep-
herd, of Hillsdale. Berry OF Olivet
took 6rst in the shot nut. but not
until Helmer had forced him To better
the record made in the preliminary
Thursday. Alderman was third so
that OIivet only gained point here.
From here out Olivet rapidly over
came Alma's lead, taking the hammer
throw, the discus throw, the half mile
run and the two mile run easily
In the relay race Hillsdale got first
place by a bare lead over Alma Oil
vet did not gain point.
Only one record was broken. that
for the 900 yard dash. The previous
record was 22 IS seconds. Watkins
made il in % fiat.
Summary:
lOO-yard dash-McComb Alma. first !:
Watkins. Hillsdale. second Chapel
Alma. third Time-l0 l-5.
22O-yard dash-Watkins Hillsdsle.
first McComb. Alma, second; Norton,
Kalamazoo, third Time-23
40 yard run -McComb. Alma. first;
Thomas. "'3i cord Rsich. Kala-
mazoo. third. rime-as Is.
ssO-vard run voelcher, Olivet
first; Robson. Olivet. second Brad
field. Alma. third Time-2-7.
Mile run-Thomas. Olivet. first
Underwood Olivet second Fayles.
Albion, third Time-451
Two-mile run Thomas Olivet
first: Underwood. Olivet. second; How
ell, Albion, third Time IL minutes.
l2O.yard high hurdles-Chandler
Kalamazoo. first; Squire, Albion, sec
ond: Hurlbut Olivet disquali fed fol
running around hurdle. rime-l7-'
220-yard low hurdles Chapel, Alma
first: Chandler. Kalamazoo, second
Hurlhut. Olivet, third. Timer.
Running broad jump Kefgen, Alma
first Hurlbut. Olivet. second; Wat
kins. Hillsdale, third Distance
} 20 tt in.
! High jump-Shepherd, Hillsdale
/ first; Kefgep of Alma, Winslow. Kala
mazoo. tied for second. On the tos
Kefgen won Height, 8 feet. AZ in
Shot put--Berry, Olivet, first; Hel
q mer. Alma. second; Alderman, Alma
third. Distance-36 st.
Hammer throw-Amtsbuechl Oil
: vet, first; Morrison. Olivet. second
i: Slayton. Hillsdale third. Distance 10
= TT 81 in.
J, Discus throw -Amtsbuecher Olive
. first Chapel Alma second; Berry OIL
vet third. Distance 80 feet az in.
Relay race-Hillsdalet Watkins, Sack
Shepherd and Slayton), first; Alma
J. (McComb, Chapel Bradheld an
/: Saylesl second; Kalamazoo Norton
IS w. E. Balch j. d. .Balch. Winslow
third Time 3 :3S 3-5
- At tennis. Fall of Albion won Oh
j. intercollegiate championship by d.
J. feating Walrath, Hillsdale, Ga, ell
!, 6-3. Miss Babcock, of Albion. wo
the feminine championship. defea
j ing Miss Caldwell, Alma. 90, go.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-06-10
Subscribe for the Alma Record.
CHANCERY
CFirst inse ton May o.

THE PROBATE icoURT FOR THE COUNTY OF
GRATror.
In the matter Of the estate Of Daniel r Bailey
late OF Arcadia township in said county deceased
Notice Is hereby given that six months from
the 18th day of April A. ID 1903 have been al
lowed for creditors to present their claims
against said deceased TO said court for eNainina.
ton and adjustment and that all creditors OF
said deceased are required TO present their
claims 70 said court at the probate Office IN the
Village Of Ithaca In said county, on or before
the I3th day of October A. ID 1908 aud that
said claims will be heard BY said court on Tues
day the 18th day OF October. A. u. 1905 at ten
O'Clock in the forenoon
Dated May 4th A, ID. rqe
ISAAC s. SEAvER.
Judge of Probate
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-06-10

Ashley IL
George S Young and wife to
William II Sloan. IL 3. blk o,
Stultz add. Alma &c
Ammi W Wright and wife to
John Fink swl .of nwA. sec
10, Arcadia pa
George Franks TO Michigan Sug-
ar Co. pt sell of nwA. sec z.
Fulton 2,
Lemuel SAVERS and wife TO
william X Brewer, pit 1t 10.
blk Z. st. Louis Il
Frank q Kneeland and wife to
Lucie A and Edward A Catch
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sec |, Wheeler q
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-06-10

Kodol completely digests all classes of
food 1t will get right at the trouble
and do the very work itself for the
stomach. 1t is pleasant to take. Sold
by Chas- Rhodes.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-06-10
CARD OF Tn NKS.

We desire 10 eSpress our thanks to
tne many n nds who by word and
acts asc'sted as in our recent great
lrsresce meat.
Harry Micham
Mrs. Hubert.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-06-10

very respectfully,
VIM. B. Thompson, Mavor,
Chairman Reception Com.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-18
Charles NOnson Co.

The Idea of practical gift making this year has been very decidedly saown by purchases made in this store. Gloves. for instance, of which there is splendid stock to select from for misses, women and children The cape gloves for wear vita tailor mades and also the evening gloves have been going out in a large way Chamois gloves, from the two but. ton to sixteen button lengths, have been wonderfully popular You couldn't give a more acceptable gift than a pair of Rcynier gloves; tAey are the best made. Half dozen con vent-made handkcrchicfs make splendid and also an inexpensive rec membrance. Women always enjoy nice handkcrcners. There are eXqui- site lace ones too, and not beyond your reach as to price, either. some of them. Novel boxes in the shape of canoes with three handkerehefs in each for the children are among tho showing A very dainty gift would be some of the articles of ivor%-tone for the toilet table. There arc twelve pieces in the set, but the pieces can be purchased separately. too. The material resembles ivory but is richer
 in tone and finish. A good showing of belts is there, and the leather goods department contains no end of splendid novelties For Q man there
 is bill folder which is handsome and unusual. This firm makes it feature to carry nothing but genuine leather
 Boxed waist and dress patterns in q great variety of materials offer sug- gestons for those who wish 10 give useful gifts. There are some very pretty patterns of the new I'oular-
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-18
Mendel & Freedman.

This store is complete in It's showing of the gift making things. The holl- day atmosphere prevails in every de- partment Everything under the sun in the way of leather goods attracts attention as one enters, nor does thls part of the ground floor outshine the showing of shell goods and jeWelry. Handkerchiefs and gloves in pretty Christmas boxes hold their own, and there is a special line of skirts pur- chased for the giyers of holiday gifts
 Waists, in an endless variety, mighty good presents too and furs are In the department on the second floor,
 In the art department which is on the third floor, easy 10 reach though because either elevator win leave you right in its midst there are number less dainty things in the way of re membranes Little hat pin holders of lace and ribbon, pin cushions and other toilet table accessories, pillow tops and made up pillows, and an unusually pretty assortment Of fancy baskets for every purpose are here Near the ee- vator at the left of the store entrance, on the same floor with the art goods are some chidrens rocking chairs, just like the one mother uses, that would delight the younger member of the family
 In the basement the toy departmGnt is full of the joys of childhood There are writing desks. wheclbarrows, sleds, automobiles. peramhulators black boards and shooting galleries amonc the larger delights. and tho stock of smaller toys includes magic lanterns and cincmatographs which will amuse not only the small boy but the older members of the household There are sizes on sizes of Teddy bears. three are dolls, lea sets in all sizes and styles mechanical toys roly polys and dolls
 Books, too, that csildren love, boys and girls books The travels of the Roosevelt bears Teddy B and Teddy C., and they arc marked way down in price The Agcr books and "peck's Bad Boy for the young men, and all girls enjoy the stories written hy Miss Meade and Louisa M Alcott Paint ing books and painting sets are splen- did to help pass the long winter even ings. besides being instructive as well,
 Not a game you can think of but has a place on the well stocked shelves as signed to them and splendid lot of the popular scroll puzzles are to be found among them
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-18

articles, something new and surely very good form for gifts,
 New embroidered pillow tops in tho upholstery department are finding ready sales There is still a call for pyrography outfits, ana those who buy now will afford enjoyment for all wn- ter, There Is every kind of an article you could possibly want to develop your taste as an artist in the matter of wood burning
 Toys here, too?--of course, every thing known u toyland and some books that are new this season and all the old authors dear to the hearts of boys and girls, odd things in the matter of savings banks and again we have the typcwritcrs which have been so popular ror' the holiday trade the last two or three years For the medium sized boy how about q dandy soldier suit2 There are a number Of styles and they are mighty good too,
 tn the houscfurnishing portion of the basement, pick out something from the collection of silverwarc; or a dainty piece of chlna--or cut glass, Every woman likes something for the l home,
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-18

dotte, a material which promises to be very popular this coming season; it Is more than half silk and looas like slIw entirely Then there are per- calcs, Scotch chevots ginghams and poplIns,
 Many times the umbrellas purchas- ed for the holiday trade have cheap covers on Christmas handles, Here the best handles nave the best covers, There are stunning long handles of the DIrectore fashion in mission, gun metal pearl silver mounted and full silver handles for women and equally attractive, though somewhat pldiner ones for thr men,
 For housekecpcrs table linens are charming gifts, and bate robes or the blankets from which to make them cannot fail to please,
 Furs hold their own among good things for presents, and the splendid stock leaves nothing to be desired,
 There is a special holiday air about the art department where dainty things of every Imaginable description are shown, Dainty colorcd pictures, many of local points; small oo2e leath- CT change purses, novelty; address books and dalries with covers In craftsman work; bridge whist scores with handpaintcd covers; sets of Chi nese gongs, pin trays decorated with poinsettla; utility boxes and small mis- sion clocks, These are a few of the things shown, In the upholstery room room there are rugs, curtains, pillows and hammered brass bowls and brass candlcsticks among the large display of Christmas goods,
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-18
Thr Edward MnllcN Co.

Never has even this store presented more inviting appearance than for the festive season this year. At the rear of the main floor i've booths in the pattern of old English shops with lattice and lanterns haze been erected and here on "Yc oldc London street. are sold various special holiday offer ings. About the store are hung at trartvc signs in copy of the 'oldo Eng fish" framed in the Christmas greens, In this Merry Christmas land one can not help but find the things that will satisfy every need for it's sure enough wonderland of happy and sen siblc suggestions
 For the woman who gives handkcr- chiefs to her friends, they are always welcome gifts, there is an abundant as- sortment to select from Gloves too can never be an unfortunate selection. In a new location the jcwelry department offers such inducements that you can't pass t by Directly opposite the Christ mas nocbwear is displayed and It's the most approved and up-to-date imagin- able, Superb leather goods invite your inspection The desk accessories are lovelicr and more varied in style than ever and don't overlook the stationary showing
 About ehc book store Its simply won dcrful, Brmfu of important new books, and ovcrnoving with the best books for boys and girls and delight ful picture books for children
 A large department contributes furs and another umbrellas. while still an- other has waists of silk net lace and white materials sensible gifts but what women would not rejoice at re- cclving one.
 For the men who enjoy conservative color and shape selections from our stock oi house coats or bath robes will be sure to strike the right chord Neck ties hosiery. suspcnders and mufilers cnjoy the same surety of being sure to please
 Pictures that were bought for the Christmas selling, numbcrlcss subjects and countless sizes neatly framed are marked af about 70 per cent under the regular price.
 And now to the Christmas Toyland below stairs Dolls and their furnish incs are here in wonderful numbers, and wonderful hncness White enamcl- ed beds. toy stoves chairs, pianos. wash sets go-carts and perambulators, toy sWceners and china tea sets. Near Ky everything you see for dolly's moth- CT to start housekeeping with. There are rocking horses drums railroad trains, automobiles, tool chests magic lanterns, slcds and 90 on an endless list of joy giving gifts for the little ones
 Exquisite china brc-a-brac and glass Is beautifully and conveniently ar ranged for you to make your sclcc- tlons
 There arc fancy metal clocks which Iare enjoying an unusual popularity and 1 table furnishing of linen and silver are among the useful things bound 10 bring delight to the heart of the bride or the housekeeper of years of experience
 Any gift mentioned here will direct many grateful thoughts to the giver
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-18

poets to visit the other stores later The toyland departments of all the stores are running over with wonder fui piay things, chief among them be- ing the animals. Many of them are nearly life size. all are nearly alive. Teddy bears are still among the favor ite novelties. There are also dogs, camels, monkeys and other members of the animal kingdom Has any body seen the santa Clauses, new pat terms which are SD splendidly real, and for the simple line of playthings there arc all sorts of articles of furniture, for the doll house and for the wee girls room. There are bureaus, bed- steads, brass beds, book cases, desks and the little range for the kitchen. all so nearly like the larger ones in the house where Miss Dolly's mother lives that there is nothing left to de- sire In the way of real imitation"
 There has been a great deal of buy ing in the way of practical gifts. be- cause of the real need of useful things by almost everybody and then, too. 1t has come to be the thing to give use ful gifts Table linen. china, curtains. pillows waists, silk skirts. robes, rain coats and numerous other things for personal and household use are found in the packages which are being sent out from all the large stores.
 With the keeping open of tho stores in the evening comes added labor for the clerks and for the shop keepers extra anxiety. Let everyone who finds it necessary to go a-buying dur ing these last days and evenings know, as far as possible, just what they need and desire to shop for and if possible carry with them the small parcels containing their purchases
 yes and others when it is any way possible You will he sure to have your gifts ready to send and have them in good condition. for if is inn possible sometimes to avoid slight damage. when there is SO much to look out and care for often there is not time to replace the article and you are disappointed With the store people, both firm members and clerks. ready and anxious to serve you and with shoppers imbued with the pa tiencc and kind thoughtfulness that goes with the true spirit of Christmas even these last few days full of hurry and hustle will he rather merry
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-18
ULCERS FORMED
 ON BOTH ANKLES
As Big as Half Dollars Followed Attack of VaricoSe Veins Would Lie in Misery Almost Al! Night Cried with the Terrible Pain.
HIS CURE RESULTED
 FROM USING CUTICURA

"I had varicose veins and was in the hospital three weeks. After 1 was dis charged big ulcers broke out on my ankles. l got some of the c~1tment which they had given me but it did not do me one bit of good. They kept getting worse instead of better and really l could just manage to get along had places broken out as big as a half dollar and ] used to lie in misery almost all night long and would cry with the pains, which were something terrible. When 1 got up l would have to sit in two chairs in order to rest my ankles. My sister advised me to try the Cuti- cura Remedies. washed my ankles with hot water and Cuticura Soap and applied the Cuticura Ointment and I had instant relief the first time l used them. Now am very glad to say that my ulcers are all healed up and can walk as well as anybody. Robt F. l.. Oliver, 343S Cedar Ave, Hampden, Baltimore, Md, Jan. l l and IS, l90S."
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-18
SharLcnhcrg < Kohinsnn.

The big front of this store has att tractcd no end of attention both day and night. because of the unique trim representing santa Claus Land, which Rives voice go checrfuly to the spirit of the time of year. The electric it. lumnation used to make 1t visible to the passorshy after dark, iend much to the already great artistic worth of this Christmas decoration Inside the store there are also festive holiday decorations of red and green which show the goods to excellent advantage. For the assistance of shoppers, booths have been erected at the rear of the store which are filled with stocks from the regular departments, but make 1t easy for buyers to find the assortment of the particular article they desire without great delay, one has silver and cut glass toilet arti- cles, put up in dainty cases in many instances. Leather music rolls are on the same shelves and some other arti- Clcs in leather such as bags, purses, bill books. etc. Another booth has udHNh'I 'llltlS anu nlUlltTS, III ldtl there arc two of them devoted to the former. still one more has suspend CTS and nccktcs for the men who will be glad to bc remembered from this particular stock. One counter is de- voted to a display of aprons. There are aprons for the chahng dish supper maker, dainty dotted muslin ant lawn ones with ribbon belts, and the more practical ones for the hous. keeper and for the maid. They make such nice presents, kimonos of silk or flannel, pretty coorings in bcauti- ful Christmas boxes, and there are inc long ones to be found here, too. Don't you suppose rain coat would please somebody you would like to remember? This store has some beauties. New storm capes for girls from six to sixteen years are of rub berized silk with hood lined with bright plaid. Very useful and stylish. Waists boxed, or furs from our com prehcnsiye showing may appeal to you,
 Have you seen the Russian antiqu &
 in brass at the rear of the big store near the entrance to the cloak dr. parlment? There are. bowls rand sticks, humidors fern boxes. vases and jars of various sizes, as well Us other
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-18

leather in combination with suede or fancy sIb and have a snap fastener Special orders can bc given for them, too, so you can have them to match your gown if you WIsh some have 8 grdle effect at the back and little vest finish in front, an extremely satstac, tory costume finish, The Keiser belts arc there in sill, bralds and elastic, Persian effects and plain Colors, In most cases tho buckles are only one Of a pattern, but each Is good
 In neat Christmas boxes are fancy collars with bows of ribbon or lawn for a finish These are the Keiser col- lars, with embroidery done all in white or in the Persian tlnts, Also a fas- cinating showing of handmade neck wear, which includes jabots of every imaginable description Very pretty are the labots of net with dainty col- brings in the border finish, and some of lawn, lace trimmed, either all white or with colored embroidery in simple design, Lingerie waists in lovely holly boxes, silk and net waist that are beautiful and would delight any Wom- an who enjoys nice things of this sort,
 DIrectoire ruffs of fur with satin ruche and bow at the side made of soft satin ribbon, are another of the attrac- tive things
 Gloves in tan and white for street wear and gloves are always good gifts, Chiffon scarfs, soft colorings about them that are very tempting, The marabot muffs and boas are not too expensive for a nice gift and they are shown in the dark colors for street wear, and in beautiful light shades for evening wear. wonderful variety, both style and price wise of silk pctti- coats black and colors. Any of these things suggest themselves fayorably as l gifts and are both artistic and prac- tical.