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Amador ledger., 1908-10-30
phear's Express .

King up Sam Phear for prompt de-
livery of trunks, baggage and express
packages. Rates reasonable. Leave
orders with p. l.. Cassinelli, phone
Main 30; and Express office, Main 34;
residence Black 374.
Amador ledger., 1908-10-30
How 1t Strikes Amador County.

To the Editor Your attention is
respectfully called to the enclosed
table showing the effect which Senate
constitutional Amendment No. /,
providing for the separation of state
from local taxation, would have had
on your county had The same been in
effect this year.
Please note that the state tax rate
this year is only 40 cents, very much
lower than usual. The average of the
state tax rates for the past ten years
is 1866 cents. In more normal
year the saving by your people would
be greater.
Please note that only six classes of
corporations are affected, and that
only tie operative property of those
is withdrawn from local taxation,
also that real estate belonging to
banks is still taxable locally. Many
mistakes IN figuring effects locally
come from overlooking these facts.
Amador County.
Total assessment roll S5,574, &, 483. 90
Property withdrawn from
local taxation 777.757. 00
Property left for county
taxation 4,797, ,O86. 90
State tax OIL propertyileft
at $40 (gross saving) 10, 1888. "a
County taxes lost by with
drawal of corporations l2,6l8.29
Net gain to county tax
payers other than cor
porations withdrawn 6,510. 06
Net reduction in rate 1876 cents.
Very sincerely yours,
Commission on Reven1e a. Taxation
By, CARL e.. PLEHN,
Secretary.
Amador ledger., 1908-10-30
Mems Clothing

Cravenettsl Cravenetts Just the
coat for the season, good protec-
tion from wind and rain-Sl0 and
SO each.
Our general lire of mems cloth
ing from SO to 800; can not be
beat for the price.
Amador ledger., 1908-10-30
For Chapped Skin

Chapped skin whether on the hands
or face may be cured in one night
10y applying Chamberlain salve, 1t
is also unequaled for sore nipples,
burns and sealds. For sale by Jack
on Drug Store, Spagnoli, Prop.
Amador ledger., 1908-10-30

Receipt books, location blanks, deeds
mortgages, promissOry notes, etc.
for sale; also mining signals on
cloth, graduation diplomas, at the
Ledger office
Amador ledger., 1908-10-30

Buy the best sewing machines
made, for sale cheap. u. T. Justus,
We'll Bldg. Jackson.
Amador ledger., 1908-10-30
Gowns.

A large assortment OF tlannelette
night gowns, plain white, blue,
and pink and striped, from SOC to
81. 80.
Amador ledger., 1908-10-30
Kirnona Goods.

a superb line of the finest
designs, with and without
border at popular prices.
Amador ledger., 1908-10-30
UnderSkirts.

Black sateen full sizes, a
large complete line from 80 up
ward. Heatherbloom skirts, plain
and EN- mbroidered bottoms at 81. IS
and $3.50.
Amador ledger., 1908-10-30

"Doan's Ointment cured me of
eczema that bad annoyed me long
time, The cure was permanent. -
Hon. S. W. Matthews, Commissioner
Labor Statistics, Augusta, Me.
Amador ledger., 1908-10-30
Long and Short Kimonas.

LoCg and short Klmonas. a good
assortment from SOC to Sl.75.
Amador ledger., 1908-10-30
Wool Jackets.

A fine line of ladies' pure
wool hand made Jackets III coat
style, in all colors at 50. Is and
S3. 80 each.
Amador ledger., 1908-10-30
Ladies' Furnishings.

A large assortment of ladies'
fancy and tailored waists now
on display; a few numbers in
net waists, white and ecru
which can't be beat at the low
prices.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-12-17

show whether you were in earnest or
were just bluffing, hoping he would
forget about you in the excitement of
the finish. Your subscription may be
the one that wins the piano for your
friend. The report may be out in
your neighborhood that your friend
has cinch on the first prize. 1t is
not true No one has a cinch. You
have said that you would like to see
your friend win. NOW is the time to
show that you meant what you said
by giving him years subscription to
the Record Every little bit helps"
THE LAST HOURS COUNT
There are a number of rivals who
stand so close in the race that the
last few hours hustling may decide the
game one way or the other. And you
can bet your bottom dollar that they
are going to use those last few hours
to the limit To lie down in the har-
ness at this stage of the game means
permanent retirement from the racing
career. But there are no cutters in
this race. The finish is going to be
close. You can make that as emphati,
as you like.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-12-17

Christmas slippers at Pollaskys shoe
store. They are practical desirable
gift.
Everyone likes good bread and every
one gets good bread if it is made OF
Alma Bread Flour.
Get yonr Christmas photos of Board
man. the photographer. Special price
OH cabinet work until Jan. L.
You will want lots of groceries for
Christmas and the holidays Get them
of the old reliable firm of Delevan and
you will be satisfied.
Baking bread is a Job that requires
skill. Apply to that skill the merits. OF
Alma Bread Flour and the result is
always pleasing.
You can get fine, handsome appear
ing picture worth 81 80 at the very
least, at McCullough's for every $40 in
trade you make at that store. See them
in their show windows.
Mrs. G. H. Carl, who has been sick
for some time, is no better at this
writing. Her daughter, Mrs. e. A.
Pearson, of Ludington came last Tues
day and will remain a few days to as
sist in caring for her mother.
T. A. Johnson, who recently located
In Morris, Oklahoma, in judging from
letters received by his Alma friends,
is we'll pleased with his new location.
Here is hoping thatboth Messrs. John
son and Bagley have struck It rich
in their new home.
Ida May Eastman, % years old, OF
Wheeler, died at the home of her broth
er-in-law, Frank Quick on Pine ave in
this city Wednesday at eleven O'Clock.
She had been i'll with consumption fol
several months. Burial will take place
Friday at p. M.
The Grand Rapids Herald of Sunday
contained a handsome cut of II. NJ
Ou.=ssam's new 81 800 home in Grand
Rapids. Mr.. Durham, who is well
known in this city, has made rapid
progress in Grand Rapids since his adj.
mission to the bar few short months
ago. Last week he was elected vice
president of the Young Mems Repub-
hcan club of Grand Rapids, one of the
most active political organizations in
Western Michigan, A day or two later
came the news of his appointment as
assistant prosecuting attorney for Kent
county.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-12-17
Clark--Keefer NuptiaIS.

Tuesday afternoon of this week at the
residence of Mr.. and Mrs. Ezra Smith
Of this city occurred the marriage of
Bird Clark and Miss Mabel Keefer of
Arcadia township. Rev. Wolf of the First
Methodist church performed the cere-
mony. after which the bride and groom
took the Ann Arbor train east. Mr.. and
Mrs. Clark are we'll known in this
vicinity, and are young people of sterl-
ing worth. They will make their future
home at the Nevins' farm in Arcadia
township Mr.. Clark was for long
time in the employ of the Alma Roller
mills, while Miss Keefer is one of the
contestants in the Records voting con-
test.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-12-17
LOCAL HAPPENINGS

Edison records at Forquer's.
Brock heaters spell the words "money
in your pocket" DO you use one.
A Brock heater is something that when
once used YOU won't ever be without.
Miss Martha Mulvey left Tueeday
morning for Big Rapids for ten days
visit with friends
WANTED-Plmn sewing. childrens'
garments speciality. 9O5 or 02l River
ave. Bell phone 241. l553t2
Louis Ortman, chief sugar maker at
the sugar factory, has returned to his
home in Philadelphia, Pa.
John Swigart went to Mt. Pleasant
Friday and Coleman Saturday on a
business trip. returning Saturday ev-
ening
Christmas photographs for your
friends Get them of Boardman the
photographer Special reduction until
January /.
Is your house cold? Are your coal
bills big7 Get Brock heater and you
do away with both of these incon-
veniences.
The social dance tobe given at Odd
by the members of the Canton was
very well attended despite the inclem-
ent weather.
Superintendent Sigler of the Cen
trail Michigan Produce Co. reports a
busy season in the company's poul-
try department.
IF you want that Christmas turkey TO
be good, get one of Otto Sanderhoff's
"Savory Roasters." Nothing like them
for roasting turkey, chicken OF meat
I'm.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-12-17
YOUR NEIGHBOR
AT THIS HAPPY SEASON

Tuesday, Dec. u has been set as
donation day" for all who want to help
make happy Christmas for the poor
and needy. All donations of money,
clothing and provisions are to be left at
the Union school building on that day.
After they have been collected, Snpt.
Ellsworth and others will see to their
distribution either by the school chill
dren OF by other agencies.
There are many who can give to this
worthy cause without stinting = them
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-12-17
FREE READING ROOM.
Civic League Perfects Plans to Have One
In Alma.

The Civic improvement League, at q
meeting held at the home of Mrs. w.
A. Bahlke last Friday, completed plans
for free. public reading room. The
same will be located in the vacant store
room in the Brewbaker building on State
street
The Lyceum lecture course committee
has given $50 to go toward buying
papers and magazines. More money is
to be raised by private subscriptions and
readirg matter such as magazines will
be gathered by some one each week from
those who can give. This is a worthy
enterprise. bound to produce good and
ought to be heartily supported by all
good citizens of Alma. See what you
can do to help il along.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-12-17

For Christmas send the Record to
your absent friend.
Hamburg steak 10 cents a pound at
Bangharts meat market I553t2
One dollar will send the Record to
that absent friend for one year.
All good cooks use Alma bread flour
because it always gives satisfaction when
you bake.
Howard Campbell will sing illustrated
songs at the Alma Theatre the remainder
of the week
Your friend will appreciate fifty.two
copies of the Record as Christmas gift
1t will cost you ouly one dollar.
Slippers make very desirable Christ
mas presents. You can get some nice
ones at Pollasky's shoe store.
Brock heaters cut your coal bills in
two. And they keep your house COM
Portable too.
Give the boy pair of high topped
shoes. You can get nice ones at Pol
lasky's shoe store. They wear too.
When you are planning the good
things for that Christmas dinner remem-
Der that light fiakey biscuits. appetizing
pies and cakes can easily be had if you
use Alma Bread floor. K
FOR SALE-Practiselly new Fox
Typewriter, latest model with all attach
ments. Will be scld low enough to
make it an object to you. Address f.
H. Rowland, Riverdale bank, Riverdale
Mich.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-12-17

selves. And there are many who will
give even at a sacrifice. The poor are
worthy. Christmas day celebrates the
birth of Christ. What can lie a more
fitting tribute of thankfulness for His
great sacrifice than to remember by
actual acts those words, "In as much as
We do it onto the least of these, We do it
onto me-
Let all take hold and make this a
happy occasion. Every little mite will
help. Just think of the gladness that
lies in your power to give and then give.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-12-17

With the end nearly in sight the
contestants in the great Record con-
test are buster than politicians on the
eve of election Each one is gathering
together his or her forces in prepare
ton for the final struggle which will
determine who are the fortunate win
ners OF, the most splendid prizes ever
offered in this section of Michigan.
Every possible fair means of getting
votes is being employed. The value OF
blends is now greatly appreciated by
the hustling candidate who is deter
mined to be successful.
Not only are new subscriptions be-
ing solicited In order to secure voting
certificates, but those who are reading
the Record and are owing back ac-
counts are being urged to pay up, and
also to pay in advance by enterprising
participants in the grand contest.
Candidates must have all their re-
serve votes in the ballot box by the
time the alarm rings or else they will
not be counted at all. This ruling is
absolutely necessary, but by follow
ing instruc ions no candidate need SUI
fer by it. Get your votes and subscrip-
tons here by closing hour. That's
all that is necessary.
The contest will close promptly at
nine o'clock. standard time, Tuesday,
December % An alarm clock will be
stationed in the business office of the
Record and as soon as the alarm sig
nails 300 all votes will have been cast.
All subscriptions must be turned in
so that the votes can be issued In
time to place them in the ballot box
before the alarm rings. All reserve
votes must be cast also. In other
words. no votes can be cast after the
alarm rings.
Candidates outside the city must
either send their votes one or two
days in advance TO be held until the
last day. or else have them here by
the specified time.
Subscriptions will be received up TO
the last minute. but the votes must be
deposited by the time the alarm rings.
Obviously, those who have subscrip-
tons to turn in should not wait until
the last minute and run the chance of
being too late.
TO SUBSCRIBERS
Perhaps you have been approached
by one of your friends who is a candi.
date and have told him to count on
you at the finish. Now is the time to
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-12-17
TWO ACCIDENTS At RTVERDALE.
Roy Davenport injured at Pickle Station
Miss Sarah Barnard Badly Burned.

Roy Davenport. while working at the
pickle station Tuesday, met with a seri-
GUS accident While piling some bar
rels ON covered empty vat, eight feet
deep, the head OF the vat broke through,
Roy fell TO the bottom and about 40
pickle barrels fell on top OF him. He
was badly injured and while his re-
covery is expected, his condition is still
such as to cause much concern.
Last Saturday Miss Sarah Barnard,
while visiting at Earnie Dunkle's home,
was seized with a slight shock, and fell
on tie stove burning the whole side of
her face badly. While the burn is
a deep one her recovery is expected
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-12-17
Cashier Gibbs Resigns.

AT meeting of the directors of the
Commercial State Bank of Ithaca, held
last Thursday night James P. Gibbs,
the cashier, caused considerable surprise
by handing in his resignation.
Mr.. Gibbs goes to Saginaw the first of
the year to take the position of manager
of the Valley Home Telephone Company
with headquarters in that city. He was
also recently elected secretary and
treasurer of the company. 1t is under
stood that the position carries with it q
good fat salary.-Ithaca Journal
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-12-17

The annual election Of the officers
of the Presbyterian Sunday school wa.
held Friday evening, December II, NJ
the home of Mrs. W. A. Balkhe. The
following officers were elected:
superintendent, Henry Soule: first
assistant, Mrs. j. H. Lancashire; second
assistant, Prof. A. p. Cook; secretary
Fred vonThurni treasurer, Maynard
Cook; assistant treasurer, viii Erving
superintendent of primary department
Mrs. w. Howe; chorister. p, M. Smith
assistant chorisrer. Maynard Cook
organist. Prof. J. T. Ewing.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-12-17
MOSQUE In railroad carrIaae.

The HeGjaz railway. among other
things. will contain a carriage fitted
up as a mosque, where pilgrims will
be able to perform their devotions
during the journey to the sacred cit
les. Externally the praying carriage
is only distinguishable from the other
carriages by a minaret six feet high
The interior is luxuriously fitted. The
floor is covered with the richest of
Persian carpets. while around the
sides are verses from the Koran APP
propriate to the pilgrimage and in let
ters Of gold. A chart indicates the
direction OF Mecca az one end, and
at the other are placed four vessels for
holding water for the ritual additions.
Most of the carriages are of foreign
make. but the wagon mosques" was
built In Constantinople.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-12-17

Christmas dinner won't be complete
with out those nice things such as bread,
biscuits, pies, and cake that mother
knows how to make, and she will make
them best II she uses Alma Bread Flour.
Alma Bread Flour. IL is not only
making Alma famous, but it is making
every housewife and cook who use il
famous.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-12-17
Firms Consolidate.

The members of the William H. FL
lott Co. and tho Taylor Woolfenden
90. of Detroit, have signed an agree
ment to consolidate their interests and
uiite in forming one corporation. The
merger is to take place February +, 1909
The firm of Taylor Woolfenden Co.
was organized in the fall of 1880 with
Mr.. A. W. Wright of this city as special
partner.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-12-17

What is nicer than handsome signet
ring for Christmas present? You can
get them In styles bound to suit at
Porter's jewelry store. And its the only
place in town you can get them proper
ly Engraved.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-12-17

Warm lined shoes at Pollasky's shoe
store.
Don't take something just as good.
Insist you have Alma Bread flour. K
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-12-17

A Chicago professor discovers that
the mound builders played baseball
We conclude that the bones found In
the mounds are those of umpires.-
Cleveland Leader.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-12-17

Don't these cold winds make you
shiver? It's mighty comfortable in the
house though when you use q Brock
heater.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-12-17
Votes Will be Counted at the City Hall.

Ballot Box containing the Votes will be removed to the City Hal
O'clock the counting will take place Messrs George
will the assisted by one
by The public invited to be
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-12-17
The Contest Closes at Nine
O'clock Next Tuesday
Night.
Turn in Your Orders Earlyl~Dont Wait Until
The Last MinUteI~Several Candidates
Are Very Close.

Interest in the Contest Registers 100 in the
Shade---Candidate and Friends Invited
to be Present at the Close and Dur
ing the Count
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-12-17

Miss Fnater Leads up To-day
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-12-17
TO SUBSCRIBERS

Perhaps you have been approached
by one of your friends who is a candi-
date and have told him to count on
you at the finish. Now is the time to
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-01-22
III Eat Crow

Although the use Of the expression
ITO eat crow" in a metaphorical sense,
meaning to eat ones words, may wen
have dated from the time OF Noan'
when the bird was first looked upos
as unclean and not fit to serve as 1000
for man, it seems to have arisen from
the old tale of the officer and the pri-
vate.
A soldier, having shot a tame crow
belonging to one of his officers, was
discovered by the owner with the piru
IN his hand. Selling the private's gun
the officer commanded him to eat the
bird as a punishment With the fire
arm pointed at his head, the soldier
fell TO. but no sooner had the officer
laid aside the gun than the culprlt
crashed it and compelled his superior
TO ioln in the distasteful banquet
The private was court martaled the
next day. and when he was asked by
the examiners what had occurred ne
replied, Nothing, except that Captain
Blank and | dined together."-Wasn-
ington Star.
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500 King st. Bell Phone 1913.
OPENING AND CLOSING OF MAILS

Northern malls, week days, close At lOa.
m. and 40 q. M, and / 35, 4 30, 40, and
s is D. m. 10 80 D. m. Open at 500 O.. M,
~ 90 m. and 90 D. m. On SundaysNorthen
mails close at 45 a. M, 430, 20 and 81
D. m.
Z 10 a. m. aud 10 80 a. M, and 3 p p. m.
9 30 and 10 30 p. m. Open at 100 a. IN. and
90 p. m.
Southern mails, via Richmond, close a.
3 Is and Jas q. M, and $50. As and 10 80
.. N, Open ut 3 q. m, IL m and p. m.
Names sas Division mails close 81 10 a. ID
and 8 80 q. m. Open at IL 80 and 9 80 p. n.
Alexandra and Round Hill mails close D
Z 80 a. H., AMI GO p. m. Open at SOCs. m
and 30 p. n.
Chesapeake and Ohio mails close at 3 20 p.
N. osd 10 80 p. N. Open at 500 3, m. ane
500 p. m.
Washington mails close at 2 10, a. Al. 8 Al
and II 30 a. M, and 80, so, a, p. m
80 and ~ 30 p. IN. Open at 500 e. m,
100 NJ. and 4 90 p. m. and 80 p. m.
Office Hours-Opsn At 800 &. Ia. Close s.
800 p. N.
Sunday H0urs-Open at 90Os. m. Clos
at 10 90 q. 10.
Carriers Seized ale- Collection made on H.
side routes-6 30 aud 10 90 a. IN. and 8 90 anf
| ) 80 o. m. Frl route-6 30 a. N. and 80 p
m. Sundsy O lection 9 % p. m. Carriers
window open Sunday 100 8. N. and clos
| 1000 a. N.
Deliveries made S0Oa.m. l. 20 p. m. snc
As 0. n.
All mail should be in the Office Ten niuutsI
/ b.snyA nur indicated time for closing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-01-22
CoIleaa Chums.

A rich and we'll known citizen oil an
eastern city boasts Of an extraordinary
collection Of books wherein the au-
thors have inscribed their autographs
It is rumored that the envy aud fire.
ouently the skeptlclsm Of his friends
have been aroused by the fattering IN
scriptlons in question, and some cynics
have even gone so far as to hint OF a
similarity in handwriting throughout
the collection.
The citizen recently purchased a rare
edition Of Montaigne's essays. One
evening at dinner the costly volume
was passed from hand to hand, and
for a time the owner lost sight Of it
When. however, 1t did finally come
back to him he was astonished to hnd
on the fly leaf this inscription:
"To John Blank, From His Old
Friend and Classmate, Mike Mon
taigne. "-Harpers Weekly.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-01-22
parilous Boating.

On the west coast Of Ireland, near
the mouth of the river Shannon, are
several large sea caves which open
into each other. The visitor seems 10
be floating through submarine palace
of many halls whose roofs are either
MS green as grass In the sun or blood
red. But the visitor needs good
guide and good boatman, for the sea
Is insidious and the labyrinth Of caves
intricate. On one occasion, writes Au-
brew de We're in his "Reeollections'"
soon after a party had entered the
boatman suddenly shouted BENZ
down your heads for your iyesF
No one saw any danger, but tne
boatman felt the placid water insensi-
bly rising and knew that the tide had
t,irned At last the visitors knew this,
too for It was not until the boat had
assembled within a few Inches OF the
roof that it began to descend.
"Pull your bestr' exclaimed the man
Of the helm. "If the second wave
reaches us, we are lostF But before
the second wave reached the cave the
boat had issued from its mouth.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-01-22

PURSUANT to resolutions Of the Board Of
Directors of the Alexandria Home Fire
Insurance Company, Incorporated, passed
January 9Th, 1908, meeting Of the stock
holders of said company will be held at the
rooms of the Chamber Of Commerce, IN this
CITY. at 80 .. m. on the 10th day of Febru'
ary, 1903, which resolutions are es follows:
BE il resolved That in the judgment OF
the board IT deemed advisable and Tor inc
h .nefit Of this company that its affairs should
be wound up and the corporation dissolved.
Resolved: That a meeting Of the stock.
holders OF the Company be called TO be held
on MONDAY, the 10th day If February,
1908. at the hour OF so p. N. at the rooms Of
the Chamber of Commerce, in the City OF
Alexandra, VirIinis, to take action upon
the resolution Of the board.
Resolved further: That within ten days
after the adoption Of this resolution that no
tiee be published in the Alexandria Gazette,
a newspaper published ia the City Of Alex
sndria, wherein the principal Office Of the
Company is locate6, at least once week Tor
four successive weeks next preceding tht
time appointed for the same, of q meeting Of
the stockholders to be held at the rooms OF
the Chamber OF Commerce, to take action
upon the resolution of the Board Of Directors
The said notice shall contain copy of these
resolutions, and copy OF these resolutions
shall be mailed TO each stakeholder 10 person.
Attest: ID. WHITE,
iaul3 wifi Secretary.