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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-03-11
PROBATE COURT

Thursday, March 5th, was the day of
hearing claims in the estate of Daniel
Ridenour. deceased. The claims were
allowed and estate closed TO creditors
On the same day petitions were filed
for the appointment of special and gen.
eral administrators in the estate of AL
mena Fiske, deceased. Lewis c. Fiske
was appointed special administrator
of said estate.
On the same day. Oscar Wilson was
appointed guardian of the person and
estate of Lefa Wilson. minor.
Saturday, March 7th, Mrs. Cenah
II. Crandall was appointed guardian
of the person and estate of Geraldine
r. Burkman, minor Monday was
the hearing on the appointment of an
administrator in the estate of Charles
Albert Scramlin, deceased. Lee Kel-
log was appointed administrator OF
said estate.
On the asme day petition was filed
for the appointment of an administrator
in the estate of Fred Quidor, deceased
Hearing set for April 9th. On the
same day petition was also filed for
the determination of heirs in the
estate of Mary Medler deceased.
Hearing set for April 9Th.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-03-11
GOOD BYE PRIMARY

A telephone message to The Record
from Lansing conveys the following
information relative to the list of
names sent to the Secretary of State
requesting that primary methods be
adopted in the selection of the repub-
lican nominee for State Senator for
this district The district is COM
posed of Isabella. Mecosta and Gratiot
counties, and on the basis of the vote
cast it required 1851 signtuares to
give this district primary reform"
Isabella county petition contained 1923
names. 75l of which were o. X.
Mecosts county petitions contained
6O3 names 332 of which were eligible
Gratios county petition contained 1919
signatures only and ont of the first
forty considered Is were accepted and
as it was found that the total number
of signatures presented was not suffi-
cient even If all were accepted, the
matter was dropped and this senatorial
district will continue the old time
convention system and nominate their
senatorial candidate as in days past
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-03-11
TAKEN FOR A PREACHER

John Dunham, who represented Alma
at the recent oratorical contest at
Hope college is classed among profess
sionals and preachers. by Prof Nykirk
of that institution. John may be a
professional but his friends would
scarcely consider him a preacher.
The Professor said in substance /:
That the representatives of Albion.
Alma, Olivet and Kazoo, the first
four place winners had preached from
one to five years. He said it was not
fair to pit academic boys against such
professionals. " He did not protest
against the decision this year but
wishes il looked after In the future.
The board tabled the protest Local
students think it farce. Because a
man may preach a sermon once in
a while should not bar him from COM
petition. The winner, an Albion,
''theolog' has preached for five years.
but no one else has kicked As for the
other schools. nothing is known. AL
mas orator has never preached, and
is only sophomore while the 'acad-
emic" boy of Hope is a college senior.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-03-11
WEEKLY AUCTION SALE
J. D.. Helman Gratiot County
Popular Auctioneer Will In
ausurate Weekly Sales
PROVE BENEFIT TO FARMER
Who Have Horse Cow or AgricuIt
ural implement They Want TO Sell
First Sale March 28th.

Alma is nothing if not up-to date.
and in keeping with the popular idea
Mr.. j. ID. Helman. successful auc-
tioneer, well known to our readers Will
commencing Saturday, March %. in
augurate weekly sale of stock, farm
implements. household goods. in fact
anything that anyone can so dispose of.
These sales will take place at Sweets
Barn on East Superior street, COM
mencing at one O'Clock in the after
noon. Bills announcing the first sale
will be issued not later than March
2Ctb, and all stock, implements, house.
hold furniture or other articles in.
tended for sale at that date should
be listed as early as possible either
with L. NJ. Sweet. j. d. Helman OF
at The Record Office. BY so doing il
will insure its appearing in the adver-
tisement 10 be issued later. Remem
Der the date, also that Mr.. Helman make.
sepcialitv of the sale of horses.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-03-11
ACCIDENT.
Il. G. Clapp,
Chairman Co. Com

While walking on the icy pavement
one day last week John Lanbengayer
slipped and very narrowly escaped
broken limb He was taken to his
home in a carriage and on examina-
tion it was found that his ankle was
swollen to nearly twice its normal size
and gave him most excrutiating pain.
Having heard of the famous Rexall
Remedies and their wonderful curative
properties he sent at once to Stanard s
Central Drug Store and obtained a
25 cent bottle of Rexall Rubbing Oil.
guaranteed relief for sprains and
bruises of all kinds He applied this
remedy frequently. rubbing il well in
during "A hours by which time the
pain was entirely gone and the swell
ing greatly reduced. John is enthus-
iastic in his praise of Rexall Remedies
as he feels that he was saved from a
long siege of suffering by this mex
pensive and reliable remedy. and ow.
ing to this and other like cures Stan
ard says he will guarantee any Rexall
Remedy to give satisfaction or refund
the money paid.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-03-11
SKATING RINK FELL IN

The heavy snow of last Thursday fol-
lowed as IL was by rain was the cause
of the collapse of the building on West
Superior street, known as the Sprsgue
Feed barn. The building was owned
by G. NJ Grow and during the past
winter had been converted into skat
ing rink. Two iron trusses supported
the roof and these gave way under the
extra weight of snow and water Mr.
Grow places his loss at 81, 900. Mayor
protein A. p. Cook appointed COM
mittee consisting of Messrs. George s.
Young. Clark Decker and George
Bahlke who inspected the walls left
standing and upon their report the
sidewalk was fenced OF and the front
wall propped mp. Mr.. Grow has the
sympathy of the community in his a.
nancial loss
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-03-11
AUCTION SALES.

Three auction sale advertisements
appear in this issue of the Record.
TIE first is for Friday, March 13. will
be held .one-hslf mile south. one mile
west and one-half mile south of Elwell
on the Lyle Nelson farm. s. ID. Parks
is the auctioneer. Read the adv.
Saturday March 1st F. Turrill who
resides three and one-half miles directly
west of Alma, or one half mile east
of Elwell Corners will offer for sale q
lot of stock, agricultural implements,
household goods, etc. J. d. Helman
is the auctioneer and Ellis Potter clerk.
This sale commences promptly at one
O'Clock.
Thursday. March 26th, commencing
at ten o'clock a. m. Mrs ID. s. Dun
lap will offer for sale at her farm two
miles west and three miles north of
Alma the stock. farm implements and
other tools now In her possession, to-
gether with lot of household goods.
A free lunch will be served at noon
and j. ID. Helman will cry the sale.
while Elmer Post will act as clerk
Remember the date.
Wednesday, March 18th, A. III. Brown
will offer for sale at his farm. four miles
northwest of Alma, three pair heavy
work horses and lot of other farming
tools j. ID. Helman, Auctioneer. Free
lunch at noon.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-03-11
DEATH OF MRS WAGNER

Mrs. Margaret Wagner. mother of
Z. NJ. Wagner, of Bethany township
who during the past winter has made
her home with her daughter. Mrs. J.
X. Walters, of st. Louis. died Satur-
day afternoon at one o'clock. Mrs.
Wagner was born I'm Hamilton county,
Pennsylvania. in 1927. but most of
her life had been spent in Noblesville.
Indiana, and to that city her remains
were take on Monday for burial, &C.
compnied by her son and daughter.
Seven children. six grand children and
seven great grandchildren are left to
mourn her death. woman beloved
by all who knew her for her many
virtues. she will be largely missed
fromthe circle in which she moved.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-03-11
TOMORROW NIGHT

Henry r. Pattengill. of Lansing.
ex-Supt. of Public Instruction will
deliver an address, on Local Option
tomorrow evening at the Methodist
church beginning at o'clock. Mr..
Pattengill is one of Michigan's great
est educators being at the present
time editor of the School Moderator.
No admission will be charged. Don't t
forget the date. Thursday evening,
NJ L. church at \ O'Clock
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-03-11
HOSPITAL NOTES.

Nellie Simon. scarlet fever patients
have been discharged from quarantine.
Mabel Orwig has recovered from her
operation for appendicitis and is now
with her aunt, Mrs. James Morrison.
Miss Adeilne Pendell has been added
to the nuyspg class.
Fred Lyon is doing some extensive
papering at the hospital this week.
Saturday evening boy and girl
arrived at the home of Mr. and Mrs.
Mel Baker. The little girl lived only
six hours, while the boy is doing
nicely. The little girl was buried
Monday of this week
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-03-11

and at the end Of that time. we would
be willing to take them off your hands
at cost price and pay g.. 900 or more per
year with interest at per cent until
paid for.
AS we will have propositions from
two other cities within the next few
days, we would ask that you kindly look
into this matter at as early date as
possible and advise us as TO your
decision.
Thanking you for the interest you
have taken in our behalf, we are
Yours respectfully,
During the evening the President
2oSrd named his committees
for the e-suing years as follows:
Ways and Means-J. w. Robinson
Chairman; j. NJ Montigel, Ely Brew.
baker, c. F. Brown, L. e. Wilson
Finance-W. A. Bahlke, Chairman
G. w. Moore, f. G. Scott, Franci:
King, l.. A. Sharp.
Mfg Industries and Factory Sites-J
M. Montigel. Chairman; w. T. Nal
drett, J. II. Carpenter. T. A. Johnston
@. ID. Bell
Municipal Affairs-Geo. E. Sharrar
Chairman; w. J. Melchers, Fl. II. Soule
N. J. Mccullough, S. W. Tinker, Bert
Hayes, A. p. Cook. Francis King.
SUBDIVISION.
Sanitations and A More Healthful
City-Ely Brewbaker, Chairman; Drs
f. T. Lamb, E. A. Bagley, N. f. Nc
Clinton, NJ. Pringle.
A Cleaner and More Beautiful City
Chas. G. Rhodes, Chairman; J. E. Nit
chell, s. L. Bennett, f. E. Ellsworth
r. H. Wilcox.
Taxation-F. E. Pollasky, Chairman
d. L. Delavan. T, A, Ely, p. NJ. Smith
Geo. Parsons.
Entertainment-H. @. Richardson
Chairman; s. E. Francis, H.. n. Lee
Geo. Pulfrey, W. W. Caple.
Public lmproyement-Fran King
Chairman; G. f. Brown, j. p. Losey
o. Sanderhoff, r. p. Lee.
Membership-GW Moore, Chairman
Lloyd Ellison, s. Messenger, o. L. Convis
p. 7. Banghart.
Arbitration-J, III. Carpenter, Chair
man; J. C. Kress. j. d. Spinney, ]. 7
Swigart, L. n. Baker.
Railroads.. +. Wilson, Chairman
G.. F. Bishopric, ]. S. Day, j. E. Ful
Ter, w. J. McVicker.
Publicity and Statistics-C. f. Blown
Chairman Carts Brown. G. j. Brown
III. G.. Bansil, A. w. Brock.
Good Roads-Frank L. Convis, Chair
man; Jothan Allen. b. Forqrer, r. "
Hooper, Clint Nelson.
A large number of new members las
evening were voted membership in th'
organization.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-03-11

truths that ought TO have weight with
them. Some excellent and appropriate
singing was furnished by the COM
mnnity. II is desired that wherever
meetings are held during the campaign
the people furnish music. This always
enlivens a meeting
The same evening, Wednesday. Rev.
Arthur Trott. of the st. Louis NJ. 4.
church, spoke at the Parkinson NJ. E.
church to good audience. Mr.. Nor
man Angel. of Alma College. also ad-
DIR essed this meeting. The addresses
were much appreciated and there was
a good spirit manifested
Rev, o. w. Waldron was to have
spoken at Sickles, March 9. but on
account of the condition of roads this
was postponed to March IL.
Contributions for the local option
work in the county were solicited at
all these meetings. but the responses
we're not what they should have been
Brothers, we must have money to
carry on this work. The saloonist will
have abundance of it, and we do not
want to be crippled for lack of II
though we are not fighting for money
as they are, and though we do not
need as much as they. because we are
fighting for Righteousness. and God is
with us, yet we mast hare money.
If you are not presented with sub
scription paper. send your contribution
to Mr.. Newton Burns. Chairman oi
the County Finance Committee, st.
Louis, Michigan.
Awake. AROUSE. ASSIST.
Il. c. Clapp,
Chairman Co. Com
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-03-11
NEW NEIGHBORS

March lst made many changes in
farms near Alma of these some of the
largest and best farms In Gratioi
county. Parties taking possession are
all men of experience and capital and
we welcome them to our vicinity.
j. G. Wheeler, of Fisher, ILL.,,
takes charge of Grassmere. 216 miles
southwest of Alma which has been in
charge of f. II. Doane for some years.
J. NJ Kleffman, of Ellwood, Ill.
takes possession of the Fairview farm
south of this city.
John Barry, of Dewey, ILL.,, takes
possession of the Robin Hood. southwest
of the.city
w. /. Keefer. of Muir, Michigan,
takes possession of the Windsor. north
of Alma. This farm will be we'll
managed by his son-in-law. Vim.
knudsor. a hustling young--farmer.
: A Mr. Kidrick, of Foosla, Ill. i,
takes possession of the Ludlow farm
south of Alma. All of the above farms
we're purchased of A. w. Wright.
Mrs. Hedrick, of Foosala, Ill. has
moved on the W. s. Turck farm south
of Alma.
Amsley Susdorf. of Champlain, III.
takes possession of the John Wolf farm
southwest of Alma
Wm. Knudor the manager of the
Windsor farm has purchased the Fred
Wright house on Park street. and will
move his family here from Muir on
the 10 of this month.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-03-11
NOTICE

E. 4. Ewing wishes to announce to
the public that he is back IN Alma and
back TO stay. and is located in the
brick shop known as the Hupmhrey
shop. and is prepared to do all kinds
lof blacksmithing and wagon work.
and at reasonable prices Also horse
shoeing a speciality. All lameness and
deformities of the foot scientifically
treated Give me a call and be con-
vinced.
Yours Respectfully,
Il. f. Ewing
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-03-11
LOCAL OPTION MEETINGS.

The active campaign opened with a
meeting at Emerson Center. March
srd. addressed by Rev. o. w. waIdron
pastor of the Baptist church in Ithaca
He reported a good meeting. but a
small attendance on account of another
meeting in this vicinity. 1t is hoped
that a better crowd will great the
next speaker at this place
Rev. I. III. Bussing, Pastor of the
Disciple Church of st. Louis. spoke
Wednesday night. March 3. at the
Evangelical Church in Bethany town
ship. There was a good representation
of voters present, and they heard some
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-03-11
ANNOUNCEMENT.

| hereby announce, that am a can
didate for the nomination of Sheriff
of Gratiot <ounty~on the Republican
ticket. Having been Deputy Sheriff
at Ithaca during the past five years
am familiar with the duties of the
office, and the voters of this county
have had opportunity of observing as
to my character, habits, ability and
faithfulness to official duty.
l respectfully request your support
at the primaries September lst. 1908.
Charles G. Powers.
Deputy Sherih
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-03-11
Alma Democrats Meet at City
Hall Saturday Evening And
Nominate Tickets
W. ]. BRYAN WAS ENDORSED
George p Stone Endorsed as Delegate
to Democratic Convention to
be Held at Denver.

The Convention proceeded in the
usual way by selecting officers Lafav-
ette Stevens being chosen chairman
and j. n Morrison secretary Moved
supported and carried that the chair
man appoint three ..Tellers.
Samuel Wilcox Thomas Grover and
George Gargett were chosen by the
chairman and sworn in by p. W.
Creaser.
The convention next proceeded to
select candidates for the offices with
the following results:
For Mayor Nv Creaser
For City Clerk ]. T. Swigsrt
For City Treas John Caple
Alderman
1st Ward Fred Thornton. 2 years
End Ward Howard Willard 2 yrs
3rd Ward s. E. Wilcox years
4th..Ward ia Bittner, years.
Supervisor
1st Ward N. j. Mccullough
End Ward George Bahlke
3rd Ward Thomas Grover
4th Ward William Rogers
Constable
1st Ward Lewis King
2nd Ward J. n Morrison
3rd Ward Ezra Robinson
4th Ward, Joseph Henderson.
On motion the convention confirmed
the ward officers chosen as we'll as the
following com mmitteemen: 1st ward,
Fred Thornton; End ward, George
Gargettt 3rd. ward, s. E. Wilcox !;
4th ward, Charles Taylor. Before
closing the following resolutions were
presented and adopted:
Whereas, Hon. William j. BRYAN
has consented to again become our
candidate for President of the United
States in case the Democrats signify
their wishes that he do so. and
Whereas. we regard Mr. Bryan not
only as being the peer of any living
man, but also the first citizen of this
Republic. whose principles and teach
ings are being vindicatd day by day
and whose wisdom and craftsmanship
are especially needed to repair the
errors and mistakes made by the Re-
publican party, in spite of the errors
of their great Theodore.
Therefore. Be il Resolved. That the
Democrats of Alma, Michigan, hereby
pledge to Mr., Bryan the earnest and
loyal support during the period of his
candidacy for the exalted position to
which he aspires, and we promise him
our assistance and CO. operation.
And, Further be it resolved Thx.
we favor Hon. George p Stons as
delegate to the Democrat National
Convention to be held at Denver
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-03-11
AT M. E. CHURCH

The pastor. Rev. J. NJ Wolfe is
giving a series of sermons on The
Lords Prayer. Next Sunday morning
will be the third of the series entitled
Thy Kingdom Come" In the even
ing the subject will be The Open
Door" These series of seremons are
attracting large audiences, and arouf
ing much interest.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-03-11
CO[L|NN0OD HORROR
Nearly Two Hundred School Chill
dren Lose Their Lives in
Burning School House.
ALL EGREss WAS CUT OFF
Alma Board OF Education has Purchas'
ed Fire Extinguishers- Drill
VIII Be Inaugurated.

Cleveland, March 5.-Death in one
Of its most terrible forms claimed
l6s little school children OF the
North Collinwood school, in the
village OF Collinwood, an eastern
suburb, Wednesday, when the school
building, catching fire from defect
i've furnace In the basement was
gutted In the space OF half an hour.
The building being inadequately
protected by fire escapes. the chill
dren were unable to make their way
TO the lower floors in time TO escape
the flames as they shot up from the
basement and cut off egress Start
ing about $3.50 o'clock in the base
ment, supposedly from the overheated
furnace, the fire gained tremendous
Roadway before its presence was
uoted. The fire drill was inaugurated
at once, and those in the rooms on
the lower floors quickly moved out OF
the building. But when the panic
stricken little ones in the upper rooms
attempted TO make their way TO the
stairway, the jam of uncontrolled and
fear stricken children grew until few
were able to extricate themselves, and
they perished almost within reach oi
safety.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-03-11
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to thank our friends and
neighbors for their Kindness, during
our recent bereavement. and also the
Maccabees and others for their beau
tiful floral offerings.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. +. Slingluff,
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. Slingluff.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-03-11

AT the first annual village election
at Breckenridge Monday the fol-
lowing were elected President. ALI
+. Crawford; clerk, Walter E. Swope !;
treasurer, L. Wsggonere; assessor
Charles. Merrill; trusteee. A. Chis-
holm. Frank Sexton, Dr. G. S. Watson.
G. q. Falor, p. c. Thomas and J. T.
Hodge.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-03-11

A representative of the Isham- Miller
Co. of Butternut, Michigan. was in the
city few days ago, looking over the
situation relative to moving their plant
to this city. This company has been
successful manufacturers of cast iron
culverts for several years past, but they
are hampered for lack of working cap
ital and railroad facilities They are
very favorably impressed with this city
as point of locating.
The use of cast iron for culverts is
growing rapidly in popular favor. The
culvert is made in sections about three
fte square, and so interlocked as o be
practically indestructable, and yet SO
arranged al 70 ''give and take" with the
freezing of cold weather. The iron is
manufactured "haId" and is practically
rust proof. The fact thst the company
can warrant each section T.. 40 years
wear, agreeing to replace any section OF
the culvert which may become useless
during that period of the time, insures
the purchaser that he will receive sd
equate value for the investment.
1t is not impossible that this concern
may be induced to locate its plant here.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-03-11
GOOD COACH.TEAM FOR SALE

Well matched. kind disposition,
weight about 2so0; true. intelligent.
Six and years Enquire of David
Dutt 302 West End St.. Alma Mich
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-03-11

ID. G. Elliott. for years In the en-
ploy of CapIe Soule Hardware Co, has
Joined the ranks of the farmers and
moved to his farm near Ithaca.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-03-11

Since the recent horror at Collin
wood, Ohio a great deal of inquiry has
been made as to the condition main.
tanned in our own city schools. A
representative of this Office visited
the schools and in company with
Prof Ellsworth inspected the exits,
also the arrangement and location of
heating plants, etc. There are four
outside exits at the central building.
all of which, with the exception of
the single door at the east have been
kept unlocked during the day. The
one at the east has been fastened on
the inside with a Yale lock, simply
TO prevent boys from entering the girls
play rooms AT meeting of the
school board held Monday. upon advice
of Fire Chief Fishbeck, several fire ex-
tinguishers were ordered, and will be
placed in the halls of the building
Fire drills will be inaugurated and the
pupils instructed in making rapid
exit when the alarm is sounded
Prof Ellsworth and the school board
are doing everything possible to guard
against danger from FIRE and it would
seem a difficult thing for fire to get
started at any part of the building
that would prevent egress from one or
another of the exits
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Question T.

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Question }.

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boundaries Of existing Counfiesf
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