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Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1909-09-24
Pessm.e bass In Africa.

Berkeley county people who &c
to Africa will be- afie TO fish for Poto
mae black bass and take the home.
sick feeling of. Theo. Roosevelt wired
Fish Commissioned Bowers, Of Mar
linsburg for a shipment Of black
aud goggle-eyed bass for African Lakes
and rivers In lis hunting section. Re
says there Is an abundance Of fsod fer
them there of the kind they get n
In the Potomac.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1909-09-24

Mr.. Lyle Bentz, who has been In the
jewelry business in the store OF MI.
J. w. Dean on the corner of North
Queen and Martin street has bought
oct the stock and fixtures of the Peo-
pies Jewelry Company on South
Queen street and will open in few
days with large stock Of new goods.
Mr.. Bentz is fine young man. one
who deserves success and we feel GER
tain that he will meet with the full
m easure which he deserves. He 10 a
good jeweIer and fine workman and
has host Of friends who are anxious
to see him do well.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1909-09-24
For Rent.

Several fine front rooms. Large
well lighted and heated, on second
floor in most desir Bile location.
Rent cheap. VIII make good Offices
Or good living rooms. Enquire at this
Office.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1909-09-24

Miss Nellie b. Pearl, OF Harpers
Ferry, and MFR. William Baker Sink
man, Of Baltimore. both former resi-
dents Of this city, were married here
on last Saturday at3 O'Clock at the
residence OF Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
Rutherford, Rev. G. ;. Trump off,
ciating
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1909-09-24

Be sure to see the things on display,
Thursd ay and Friday, Sept. 23rd and
oath at our Fall and Winter opening.
Every one invited
G. H. Mckee.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1909-09-24

An infant daughter OF WI. MIA Wis.
Herman Billmyer died on last Thurs
day evening at her home near Scrab-
bic on the George w. Miller farm.
The funeral took place from the nome
on Saturday morning. Interment was
at Shepherdstown.
HUSTLER.
Mr.. Joseph Hutsler died at his home
near Glengary, in Back Creek valley,
on last Friday afternoon at the adj
vaneed age of IS years and had lived
in that vicinity all his life. His wife
died number of years ago but he is
survived by five children, all Of whom
are grown.
The funeral took piece from his
home on Saturday afternoon at $50
and interment was IN Mount Carmel
cemetery.
JOHNSON.
The news of the death of Mrs. Ann
Rosina Johnson widow Of the late Or.
James Johnson, formerly of Hedges
Vile, reached her friends here on Fri
day of last week. Her age was 80 years.
She was born and raised near Funks-
town, Md, lived at Hedgesville for a
great many years but has made her
home in Philadelphia, where she died,
for more than twenty-five years. She
was the mother of Mrs. Elizabeth Sell
lers, widow of the late John Sellers
The remains were brought to North
Mountain on Monday afternoon and
were taken directly to the Falling
Waters Presbyterian churchyard
where they were buried.
RLNCH
Mrs. Annabel Rench, beloved wife of
Mr.. G. w. Bench, died at their home
in this city on Tuesday evening last at
the age of so years. She had been i'm
bad health for year or more and was
great sufferer.
She is survived by her husband and
one daughter, Mrs. Needy, of Hagers-
town.
The funeral took place on Thursday
at O'Clock at the house and the re-
mains were taken TO Hagerstown and
buried.
The deceased was noble woman.
She was born near Hedgesville, and
was u daughter of the late William
Smith. From her early life she had
been consistent member of the
Lutheran church.
GANo.
Mr. John Nj. Gano, of near Gano-
town, died at the Kings Daughters
hospital in this city on last Friday of
chronic rheumatism which he has
been afflicted with for many years. He
was respected man. His age was IS
years.
He is survived by seven children
james Gano, Mrs. Abram Lewis, and
Mrs. 3. j. Coils, OF Gerardstown
Charles. John aud Walter Gano, OF
Swan Pond; Mrs. Frank Lemaster, Of
North Mountain; also one sister, Mrs.
Danl Emery, Back Creek Valley. He
was farmer by occupation but had
lived retired number of years. He
was highly respected IL the commune
ty.
The funeral took place on Saturday
a. Gerardstown and the interment
took pace at that place also.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1909-09-24

50 stock ewes for sale. q. W. Me-
Kown, Martinsburg, W. w.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1909-09-24
Deaths
BILLMYER.

An infant daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Herman Billmyer died on last Thurs
day evening at her home near Scrab-
bic on the George w. Miller farm.
The funeral took place from the home
on Saturday morning. Interment was
at Shepherdstown.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1909-09-24
Both are peaa.

Total fire los. for August $685., $500
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-09-02
FIFTH ANNUAL ENCAMP MENT.
Soldiers and Sailors of GratiOt County VIII
Meet in Ithaca September l5.l7.

The Fifth Annual Encampment of
the Gratiot county battalion of the
soldiers and sailors will take place
at the fair groun0s in Ithaca Septem-
eber 10. 10 and II. The committe Oh
arrangements are planning for the old
veterans during their visit. A camp
FIRE will he held at the post rooms on
the evening of the 18th and rousing
campfire will be held at the court
house on the evening of the 10th.
There will he good speaking and music
at both occasions and most interest
ing time is expected A. j. Brown of
Ithaca, is the president of the bat
tallion and l. n. Cowdry of Ithaca, is
the secretary. Either of these gentle
men will furnish anv information de-
sired in regard to the encampm ent.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-09-02
A PLENTY OF NERVE.

Three stylish dressed women exi bit
ed an unlimited amount of nerve last
Friday at Adrian by entering hotel
there, each carrying suit case or
grip. and one of the party also carried
q basket Thew were greeted by the
clerk who asked them to register and
announced to them that dinner would
soon be called They declined to regis
ter but asked to be shown the parlor,
wnere they could rest, and were soon
apparently in full possession of the
house, for thew went about leisurely
cleaning up after their travel, brushed
their clothes and wash up. using the
hotels towels and other accessories.
and to cap the climax proceeded to
set the table for dinner" in the
parlor as the basket contained Irovis-
ions for good meal. After oevouIing
the eatables and having good rest
the women departed 40 much as a
thank you to compensate the hotel
management for the use of his parlor
and toilet articles.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-09-02
THEY PLAY BASE BALL.
A CraCkerIaCk wOmen's Team Is to Play Here
Saturday, September 4.

The Chicago Boomer Girls base ball
team, unique organization compris-
ing the greatest aggregation of female
athletics of the diamond in the
world are to play an exhibition game
with the local nine September 4th, vt
3:O0 m. on Davis Field.
The Bloomer team has played many
of the strongest professional teams
throughout the middle west and Pacific
slope and have won surprising num-
ber of victories in the whole rum ber
of contests Although girl base ball
teams are few in number and the
game Is confined largely to private
schools and colleges where the indoor
variety is INDUCED in, the past time
is gaining great popularity with the
athletic maidens.
A crowd is expected Saturday. The
girls always draw record crowds
wherever they go The band will be
out to help in the enthusiasm. The
game will be called prom pity at 300
%. m.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-09-02
INSTANTANEOUS FIRE EXTINGUISHER.
Exhibit Given Thursday Evening at the Corner
of State and Superior Streets.

Last Thursday evening a representa-
tive of the Interstate Chemical Co.
gave an exhibition of the merits of
their Instantaneous Fire Extiu-
guisher A large box had been con-
structed for the OCCASION the inside
of which was painted over with tar
and then filed with kindling. a gallon
or more of kerosene oil was thrown
over the kindling and set fire to, the
flames burning 6ercelv and throwing
out an intense heat After the demon
strstor had permitted the fire to get un-
der head way, one of the chenica
tubes was brought into action and the
contents thrown at the base of the fire.
This process was repeated two or three
times. the chemicals extinguishing the
fire quicker than match would ignite
it The exhibition from a salesman
point of view was a decided success.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-09-02
FIfTY-FIVE YEARS IN GAATlOT U0UNTY
One Mere of GratIOt COunty'S Pioneers Pa SSed
Away at His Home August %.

Conrad Westenhaver was born in
Stark county. Ohio. Nav l6, 1922.
He moved TO Michigan in 1854 with
his wife and five little children, settled
on section %, Fuller townshikp, where
he spent his life of 81 years.
Deceased was an honest, upright,
hardworking man and man that was
always ready to give aid to those in
need. He never turned any one from
his door hungry or in distress and
who never heard was heard to say |
am discouraged. He always looked
on the bright side of life. Besides his
eight children ne leavees host of
friends TO mourn his loss. Two
daughters. Mrs Wm Baker of Alma
and Mrs Edward Barrett of Plymouth.
and their husbands together with one
grand -daugher, Miss Amy Woffner of
Grand Rapids. was at his bedside
when the end came. He was ready
and willing to 90.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-09-02
AN INCREASED REGISTRATION FEE.
A Change From Eight Gents TO Ten Gents
Is Probable.

The announcement has just been
made by Postmaster General Hitch
cock of proposed increase in the fee
for the registration of letters and
packages The change will probably
be made in the very near future, and
it is expected that the rate will be
increased from TO 10 cents.
The postmaster general is authorized
to make the registry fee as high as 20
cents if necessary. Previous to 1874
it was Is cents, and it was'then reduc-
ed to s cents. The following wear it
was raised to 10 cents. and in 1893
the price of cents was restored and
has since been in force.
The registry service as conducted is
very expensive, owing to the extreme
precaution taken for the safe trans
mission and correct delivery of all
registered mail.
In order to conduct the registry
system AS it is at present done this
branch of the postoffice business shows
a large deficit every year, and 1t is not
believed that the public will offer any
serious opposition in the increase.
In talking with a number of dele
gates who attended the recent annual
convention of first class postmasters at
Toledo. Mr.. Hitchcock found that they
were almost unanimous in the belief
that there would be no objections to
the proposed increase.
The postmaster general has invited
a score of registry officials of long ex-
perience from all parts if of the
country to q conference with him at
Washington. when the question will
probably be definitely settled.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-09-02
DAIRY BUTTER Is SCARCE
Farmers Seem to be Too Busy to Make and
Market Butter.

One of the scarcest article TO be found
on the market these days is good dairy
butter. 1t is harder to get than anv
other prdoduce from the surrounding
country. and the housewife is now
forced to use creamery butter or some
other substitute, unless she is fortunate
enough to be a regular patron of some
farmer
A number of grocers have TO admit
daily that they have no butter direct
froI the farm. Some receive
verv little during an entire week
Others receives small crock oc-
casionally. which Is not kept In the
store long enough to I've put in the re-
frigerator. 1t seems that with the
other work to do, farmers are not
bothering to make butter to sell. and
several instances have been cited
where thev made none at all. The
milk or cream is sold to creameries
and creamery butter is purchased IN
town for use on the farm.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-09-02
WHO Is HE? DO YOU KNOW?

One day last week an old man. an
parently about 80 years of age was
found wandering on the streets of Itha-
ca unable to identify himself, Every
effort was put forth to find some one
who knew the man but of no avail.
and ne was taken to the county house.
He gives the name of Jonathan Walker
as his and says he has son named
Adelbert. He is unable to state where
he is from or where he lived. Any
one hearing of man of his descrip-
tion, missing please advise superin-
tendent of poor. Gratiot county.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-09-02
GOT THEM UP EARLY.

Mrs. Simon Hagadorn of Fenton.
was the guest of Mrs. Spinney last
week and planned an auto
ride for Mrs. Hagadorn and few of
her friends The ladies were invited to
join the party and Wilber's auto was
chartered for SIX oc lock a. IN. ride
The ladies we're requested to bring
sandwiches and the party would stop
at st. Louis for coffee. However six
o clock In the morning was too early
a breakfast hour for most of the partv
and while they thoroughly enjoyed the
early morning air thew thought break.
fast would be better served at home.
Unbeknown to her friends. the hostess
had MANNED otherwise and after a
thoroughly ENJOYABLE auto ride. the
party were returned TO tie Spinney
residence where 90 the surprise of the
guests bountiful breakfast had been
prepared and was awaiting their ar
rival on the porch Although TO ac-
cent the invitation the ladies were COM
pelled 60 arise with the sun. vet they
thoroughly enjoy ed the entire program,
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-09-02
METHODIST PARSONAGE AT BANISTER.

The new parsonage at Bannister was
dedicated last week. There was
large crowd in attendance, including
DR.. w. P. French, Rev. Russell Bready,
and several pastors from nearby towns.
A sum mptuous banquet. served by the la.
dies of the church, was an important
feature of the occasion and several toasts
were responded to by those chosen for
that part, while District Superintendent
French acted as toastmaster. The
church people of our sister town are to.
be congratulated upon the addition of
this fine new building to their property
and for the splendid financial support
received. Ashley World,
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-09-02
SEVILLE and SUMNER CLUB.

The next meeting of the Seville and
Sumner Farmers club will be held
Jointly with the Cleaners at their hall
in Elwell today. September 2nd,
1909. Following is the program for
the day:
First-Song by all
standardization
Third Reading of minutes of last
meeting.
Mrs Burt Gee was caller on Mrs.
A. johnson Friday.
The Sunday school held their picnic
in Sumner park last Thursday.
Miss Edith Lockwood of Alma. is
visiting her sister ana Mr.. James
fourth-Paper. w. I. Pitt
Fifth Music, Mrs Fuller
Standardization Miss Grant
Seventh-General discussion led by
Mr. E A Potter BEST Methods of
soil fertilization on worn-out lands "
Eighth-Music Miss Young
Ninth-Select Reading Jno Rock
erfellow
Tenth-Music Miss Gee
Eleventh Question Box.
Twelfth-Song by all
acknowledgements
All are most cordially invited,
Bring something good for the table
ana let us have q good program, a
fine dinner and nice time. Meeting
called to order at 10 100 o'clock sharp.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-09-02
bNTI.SAL00N LEAGUE.

The anti saloon league will carry the
fight into the upper peninsula this fall
and the following counties are being
organized: Mackinac, Schoolcraft, Chip
pewa, Dickinson, Luce and Marquette.
In the lower peninsula following will be
the battle ground: Leelanau, Grand
Traverse, Antrim, Cass, X alamszoo.
Kent, Ingham, Macomb, Gladwin,
Arenac, Roscommon, Ogemaw. Crawford
Oscoda, Otsego, Montmorency, Presqne
Isle, Shiawassee, st. Clair and Cheboy-
gan.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-09-02
DEATH OF HENDSILL S. HART.
Former Resident of Alma Dies At ST. Johns
Wedn eSday, August nth.

The Clinton County Republican of
August l2 had the followig account of
the death of Hendsill Sheppard Hart,
who will be remembered by our old
settlers as former resident of Alma.
The Republican said: ''Hendsill
Sheppard died at his home in ST.
Johns last evening little before .6 100
o'clock. aged 80 years. Mr.. Hart had
been in failing health for several years
but was able to be out until about ten
days ago. since which time he failed
rapidly until death relieved him. He
suffered from heart difficulty and
other complications.
Deceased was born in Chautauqua.
county. New York. August 6. 1910,
and had just passed his 80 year. He
came to Alma. Michigan. in 1859, he
enlisted in the Civil war August 8,
1861, and served four years and ten
days August 5, 1866, he was united
in marriage at Alma with Mary
Trefry. who survives him. They
moved to st. Johns in Nav, 1875. and
have resided here since with the ex'
ception of nine years spent in Ionia,
where Mr.. Hart held a official position
in the state reformatory. They reurn'
ed to st. Johns six years ago, his
health compelling him tn give up his
work.
Four children were born to them.
all of whom are livig-Mrs. L j.
Mattison of Frankfort. Indiana: Hol
land G. Hart of North Vernon. Ind
lana. Mrs. John G. Hicks and Miss
Mary Hart of st. Johns. Michigan.
All were present at the funeral.
Mr.. Hart was member of the NJ.
E. church and Grand Army of the Re-
public. He was skilled workman
as cabinet aker. man of high
character. cheerful during all hi:
illness. a kind husband and father.
He leaves many friends. The funeral
Will be held at the home Friday at
D. m. under the auspices of the G. A.
r., Rev. James Pinckard officiating.
The funeral was held the following
Friday at 2 10 o'clock. Mrs Hector
Travis of this city is sister of the
deceased and attended the funeral.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-09-02
FIRE AT The planning Mill.
Small Blaze Saturday Called The Fire Depart.
ment to Planning Mill Office.

The changing of the fire bell and the
shrill notes of the fire whistle. startled
our citizens last Friday forenoon. The
cause of the alarm was found to be a
fire in the roof of the planIng mill
office, which had been discovered bv
w. Vliet of the Alma Elevator Co.
The fire department WAS quickly .on
the scene and a stream of water was
soon pouring through a hole chopped
in the roof and the fire placed under
control with nominal loss. The
origin of the blaze is supposed to have
been a spark from traction engine
which had passed the building only a
short time previous.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-09-02
"TAKE One" PROVED ACCEPTABLE.

I'm speaking of the Soldiers ard
Sailors reunion held at Mt Pleasant
last week. The Central Michigan
Times had this squih. ".Iohn S
Weldmsn was considerate of the old
soldiers he bought a pail of tobacco
and box of CLAW pipes and with a
nlay card above them reading. take
one. - And manv Of the ''bovs" were
seen around the grounds with new
clav pines in their mouths during the
reunion.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-09-02
THE OVERALL FACTORY
In the |. 0. 0. F. Building is Prov.
ing a Winner.
GENERAL MANAGER M'CAULEY
Reports Business GOOd-EIeven Machines Are
Now Kept Busy.

Last spring the Board of Trade
made deal whereby MIR. W b. Nc.
Cauley. then at Merrill. move his
overall factory to this city. Mr. Nc
Caulev leased the north room of the
Odd Fellow building, installed gaso-
line engine in the basement and at
tached the same 70 his sewing
machines on the second floor and COM
menced business. Since that time Mr..
McCauley has been kept busy filling
orders which in the main have come
unsolicited from those who are familiar
with the hign grade Of work he is
putting out. The factory now has
eleven high grade Singer sewing
machines busy as well as one button
machine. Mr. McCauley buys his
Denham from the mills in the east and
is at present putting out 720 pairs of
overals a week BY September Is
this will be increased to 1900 pairs in
addition to which cottenade pants and
Khaki trousers will form a part of
the manufactured products of the
facJoy.
Mr.. McCaulev is well pleased with
the outlook and hopes to be able in the
near. future to double his present paw
roll. The king Bee" is sold by
Alma merchants and gives the best of
satisfaction to both dealers and con.
sumers.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-09-02
HE WILL 60 To DULUTH.
Prof. Henry j. Myers Accepts Position In
Duluth High Schools.

H. j. Myers, who last wear had
charge of the commercial department
of Alma College has been terdered ana
accented the position of commercial
instructor in the Duluth, Mimi,
High school at salary of $3.50, 90 per
month. Mr.. Myers and family have
made many friends since they came to
Alma, all of whom will be pleased to
know of his good fortune. Mr.. Myers
leaves at once for his new position,
while his family will remain in Alma
until he secures home for them in
the northern city.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-09-02
BAND CONCERT At THE PARK.

The hand concert given in the park
last Thursday evening by the Knight of
Pythias hand drew a large number of
our citizens TO that delightful spot.
where seated in chairs, benches or on
the grass or mother earth. beneath
the trees thew thoroughly enjoved the
program rendered. After tho co-cert
at the park the band serenaied the
Alma Vaudette.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-09-02
CaBD OF THANKS.

To the friends and neighbors who
by their kind words and beautiful
floral offerings atested their sympathy
at the time of the death and burial of
our wife and mother we wish to extend
our heart felt gratitude.
Mr.. o. Sipe,
Mr.. and Mrs Clarence Sine
Mr.. and Mrs. F. Richardson
Miss Lola Sipe.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-09-02
A PLEASANT OCCASION.

Last Friday afternoon Mrs. G. G..
Rhodes entertained number of young
ladies at her home ON State street In
honor of her guest, Miss Louise Aulp.
of Saginaw. The afternoon wa given
up to progressive lotto after which
dainty refreshments and social conver
sation kent all busy. The occasion
was most ENJOYABLE one TO all
present
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-09-02
CORSET DEMONSTRATION.

Thursday. FRIDAY and Saturday of
next week Messrs. Karr & Shields of
the Variety Store will have at their
place of business ladv demonstrator
who will demonstrate to the ladies of
Alma the merits Of the Aldo. supporter
Corset. Read their advertisement
elsewhere in this paper.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-09-02
FLENING-WRIGHT.

Miss ElsnoI Fleming and Mr. Holly
Wright both of Pine River, were unit
ed in marriage bv Rev j. NJ. Wolfe
Sunday evening Both are higlY re-
spected young people and their many
friends extend congratulations A re-
ception will be rendered the bride
and groom Friday evening of this
week at the home of Mr.. and Mrs G.
f. Wright
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-09-02
DESTROYED BY FIRE.

The barn on the George Hawkins
farm one mile north and one.half mile
east of North Star center burned Wednes
day night between nine and ten O'Clock
together with the contents Everything
was destroyed. The building was filed
with hay, wheat oats and farm imple-
ments. There was no one living on the
place, and the origin of the fire is a
mystery.