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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-02-25
Chatham Washington Opposite

whistle Of steamboats, on the Potomac
river, 10 miles away. may be heard.
To the north of the Washington
house. but still on land that was the
Washington farm, is Chatham, one OF
the noble places OF Virginia. During
the union operations against Marye's
Heights, Chatham was Burnside's
headquarters. II was then the prop
erty of Maj. Horace Lacy After the
war 1t was bought by ollie" Watson,
a New Yorker, and now is owned by a
rich cotton manufacturer named
Bailey, who lives at Griffin, Ga.
Across the river at the upper end
OF Fredericksburg is the great house
of Kenmore. George Washington's sis
ter Elizabeth became the wife of Maj.
Fielding Lewis of Fredericksburg, \
revolutionary officer of distinction. He
built Kenmore in 1749 One of their
sons was intimately associated with
George Washington and became the
husband of Nellie Gusts, granddaugh-
ter of the wife of George Washington
and adopted daughter of Washington.
The mother of Washington was
buried at a romantic spot in the Ken
more grounds. Soon after the death
of Mrs Washington her widowed
daughter Betty moved from Kenmore
to live with her daughter, Mrs. Carter,
in Lancaster county. There she died
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-02-25

The F. M. quarterly meeting begins
Friday evening and continues until Sun
day evening. Rev. Sanders is expected
to be present.
s. A. Birdsal and n. O. Reid visited
the King school Monday.
The Ladies' Aid society will meet
with Mrs. T. j. Blair next Thursday.
Hicks and. Fishers orches-.a furnish
ed the music for the dance at Elwell,
Friday.
Harry Hall made several calls in
Ferris recently looking after business
interests.
Bert Schaffer is selling his household
goods preparatory to going to join his
brother in one of the western states.
Miss Alta Taylor was with her parents
in Alma over Sunday.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-02-25

The U. b. quarterly meeting will be
held here March 9Th and 9TH. A.. B.
Bowman, the presiding elder. will be
present.
VIM. Lowell, Chas. Warner and Chas.
Brooks put up supply of ice for the
Aid society.
AT the meeting of the w. R. c., Sat
urday, Feb. 20, Mrs. A. r. North of
Riverdale was admitted as a member.
Geo. Andrews has rented his farm to
Lee Norris and will move to Maple
Rapids soon.
Geo Bryan is buying quite a larg e
amount of timber this winter and the
Riverdale mill is busy once more.
Logan Sly of Freeland, and Grace
Sly of Ithaca, are spending few days
with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Orlando
Sly.
Thomas Clifford had an auction sale
Thursday. He will move to Mississippi
in the near future.
The M. +. Sunday schools of River
dale, Elm Hall and Sumner will hold a
joint convention in the church at River
dale next Sunday.
James Hildreth is recovering from a
severe attack of the grippe.
Mrs. Emma Sly of Alma. spent few
days with relatives here last week.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-02-25
ARCADIA GENIE R
Too late for last week

Too late for last week.
A very pleasant time was held at VIM.
Miller's, Wednesday evening. A good
crowd was there. Dancing and card
playing was the order Of the evening.
Hazel Harrick is enjoying a visit from
her sister.
Earl Forest had the misfortune to
lose horse at Lake George last week.
Arthur Murphy of Lake.George, was
in Alma over Sunday.
A very pleasant time was had at VIM.
Parks last Friday evening, The even
ing was spent in dancing and card play
ing
Mrs. Smith is caring for her daughter,
Mrs. Andrew, of Sumner township, who
is i'll.
VIM Bigelow will move from the
Ambleside farm to the Geo. Sharrar
farm near Alma the first of March.
Mrs. Oliver enjoyed visit from her
father and mother of Saginaw county,
last week.
School commenced in the Ely district,
Monday, after short vacation, owing
the illness of the teacher, Mrs. Allen
Hazelton
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-02-25

she died and her bed are preserved in
tact.
The Ferry farm In Washington's
time comprised about 1000 acres. 1t
was on this land that Burnside con-
Quoted his main operations against
the confederate position behind Fred
ericksburg. After more than a CEN
fury of transfers and subdivisions the
Washington homeseat has been re-
duced to 200 acres. The present own
er is +. II. Corson. farmer.
One of the original Washington
houses is standing about 100 yards
from the Corson cottage. Only the
weather boarding has been renewed.
1t is a frame shanty and the story
goes that it was used as an Office OF
the estate when the Washingtons lived
there.
OF the 200 acres surrounding the
house two are in garden and orchard,
Is in oak timber and the remainder In
farming land, planted this year In
wheat and corn. When Corson bought
the land II was deeply SCARED with
Burnside's earthworks, there being IL
gun pits near where the house stands.
These pits have been obliterated, with
the exception of one, which has been
left as a relic.
Fredericksburg has grown south
ward till part of the city is directly
across from the Washington home
site The steamboat landing on the
city side is within easy pistol shot OF
the Washington house. When the
wind blows from the northeast the
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-02-25

ty, the Washington family-mother,
father, Augustine, Lawrence and
George-removed to farm in Stafford
county, directly across the river from
Fredericksburg. The date OF the re-
moval of the Washingtons from the
Potomac to the Rappahannock is
doubtful. but 1t occurred between 1875
and 1910 The Rappahannock farm
had been owned several years by Au-
gustine Washington, the elder This
farm. has been variously called Pine
Grove and the Ferry farm, the latter
name being suggested by the fact that
the farm was opposite the lower Fred
ericksburg ferry.
George Washington's father died
April II, 1743. leaving large landed
possessions Whether he was buried
on the RappahannUcK farm, or wheth-
err his body was taken back to the old
Washington family burying ground on
the lower Potomac is not known. He
bequeathed the old home place on the
To his son Lawrence he left the farm
on the Potomac between Hunting
creek and Dogue run, which Lawrence
subsequently named Mount Vernon.
To George when he should come of
age, he bequeathed the farm on the
Rappahannock.
This house was occupied by Mrs.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-02-25

1t was large class of applicants that
appeared at tho Central school building
last Saturday forenoon To- take the II. +.
ID. examination. Il L. Brown. secre-
rotary of the civil service examining
board, found "A men and one woman
ready for the examination when the
hour OF ten arrived. The time occupied
by the various applicants in writing
the answers to the questions asked was
from IS to 40 minutes. The papers will
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-02-25

This time of the year people are con-
stantly suffering with coughs, colds,
bronchitis and asthma, while children
suffer keenly with whooping cough and
coup. Here is an old and time tried
home treatment that is very simple and
Inexpensive. Procure of any druggist
one ounce of Targol and one ounce of
common kerosene. Mix well. Take
from five to ten drops on the tongue
without water every two or three hours.
The relief will be immediate and lasting.
1886
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-02-25
First publication Dec. BIZ
MORTGAGE SALE.

oAlst%
DEFAULT having been made in the condi-
tons of certain mortgage made by John Blank
and Margaret Blank husband and vile and
joint ownersl of Alma Michigan, TO the
Capitol Savings and Loan Association, OF Ian
sing Michigan, dated the 9TH day of March, a.
d.. zoos, and recorded in the office of the Reg
lister of Deeds for the County OF Cratiot. and
State of Michigan, the 18TH day of March,
A. D., 1905 in iiber IIS of mortgages. on page
SAL and containing power OF sale on which
mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date
of this notice. the 3ist day OF December 1905,
the sum of one hundred-four and seventy-six-
e-hundreths (I04 76) dollars, and an attorney S
fee of fifteen, 1900 dollars, as provided by law,
and no suit or proceedings at law having been
instituted TO recover the moneys secured by said
mortgage, or any part thereof.
Notice is hereby given, That by virtue OF the
power of sale contained in said mortgage, and
the statute in such case made and provided, or
the 10th day of March, A. D.. l9o8, at one O'Clock
in the afternoon, the undersigned will isi'Athe
front door OF the courthouse III the village OF
Ithaca, that being the place where the Circuit
Court for the County OF Gratiot. Is held, sell at
public auction 10 the highest bidder, the
premises described in said mortgage, or so much
thereof as mag be necessary 10 pay the amount
as aforesaid due on said mortgage, with five (5l
per. cent interest from December 3lst, 1905,
and all legal cost together with said attorney S
fee, to-wit: Lots thirty-three 1897 and forty-oue
(4Il, Hall & Sharrar's addition to the city OF
Alma, Michigan
The said lands and premises will be sold sub
ject to a certain mortgage made and executed by
the said John Blank and Margaret Blank 10 the
said Capitol Savings < Loan Association OF Ian
sing Michigan, on the 7sth day of February,
1oO7. and recorded in the office of the Register
of Deeds for Gratiot County, Michigan. the
77th day of February A ID. 1907. in liber I03 of
mortgages, on page 525; and to certain other
mortgage made by the said John and Margaret
Blank. husband and wife and joint owners, OF
Alma. Michigan to the Capitol Investment
Building * Loan Association of Lansing. Michi-
gan, now known as the Capitol Savings& Loan
Association of lansing Michigan, made on the
and day of March. 1906 and recorded in the office
of the Register of Deeds for Gratiot County,
Michigan, on the Sth day of March loco in liber
ITO of mortgages, on page 30.
CAPITOL SAVINGS * LOAN ASSOCIATION,
Mortgage.
CLARK {. WOOD,
Attorney for Mortgage.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-02-25
First insertion Feb. IS.

NOTICE OF HEARING CLAIMS BEFORE
COURT.
State of Michigan,
The probate court in the county of Gratiot
In the matter of the estate of Nicholas Whit
craft late of the township of Pine River in said
county deceased
the 18th day of February A. ID. l90o, have been
allowed for creditors to present their claims
against said deceased to said court for examina
tion and adjustment. and that all creditors OF
said deceased required to present their
claims to said court. at the probate Office, III
the village OF Ithaca in said county, be
fore the 18th day of June A. ID. l9o9 and that
said claims will be heard by the said conrt on
Tuesday the 18th day of June A. ID. 1909 at ten
O'Clock in the forenoon
Dated Feb. 18th A. ID. 190o
ISAAC S SEAVER, Judge of Probate
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-02-25

De sent to department headquarters. in
spected and marked and the stsnding of
the various Contestants returned to Mr.
Brown Of the Gratiot county examining
board. Among those from Alma and
vicinity who took the examinations we're
Lloyd l.. CLARK. Byrd Clark. Glen 5.
dicks, Bert l.. Msngus. Floyd l.. Smith,
Edwin r. Griffith. Harry w. Walstow,
Chas. II. Webster, Robert H. Smith.
Geo Soper, VIM. Sturdivant volney l.
Church, Chester @. Walker, Roy +.
wheston. Elihn Ewing. Chas p Smith,
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-02-25

ORDER FOR PUBLICATION. DETERMINE
TON OF HEIRS.
State of Michigan.
The probate court for the county Of cratiot.
At a session OF said court held at the probate
office IN the village OF Ithaca, In said county on
the sth day of February A. ID. 1909
Present.: Hon. Isaac 5 Seaver Judge OF Pro
bate.
In the Matter Of the Estate of
SAMUEL. A. vLIET OF city OF Alma, said county.
Deceased
Walter c. viiet having tiled in said court his
petition praying that said court adjudicate and
determine who we're at the time OF his death
the legal heirs of said deceased and entitled TO
inherit the real estate Of which said deceased
died seized
II is ordered, that the eighth day of March
A. ID. 1909, at ten O'Clock in the forenoon, at SAID
probate ofice, be and is hereby appointed for
hearing said petition;
II is further ordered that public notice thereof
be given by publication of copy of this order,
for three successive weeks previous 10 said day
OF hearing, in the Alma Record, newspaper
printed and circulated in said county,
ISAAC 5. SEAVER.
Judge of Probate.
true copy
BERT NJ. SFAvER,
Clerk of Probate Is67t5
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-02-25

Washington until IL burned after
George had changed his place of living
to his half-brother's home In Mount
Vernon. After the fire Mrs. Washing
ton removed to a small frame cottage
in fredericksburg, where she lived
many years. and where she died. 1t
was In this house that Washington
took his last leave of his mother, four
months before her death. The house
still stands at the corner OF Charles
and Lewis streets. II 10 owned by
the Society for the Preservation OF
Virginia Antiquities. and il furnished
much as II was when Mrs. Washing
ton lived there. The room ia which
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-02-25

In 1897 and her children sold Kenmore
The purchasers laid out their family
burial ground close to the grave Of
Mary Washington. and inclosed their
lot With high brick wall, leaving
the Washington grave outside. Mary
Washington's grave was long neglect
ed Various efforts to erect a monu-
ment failed. until in the early '90s a
Fredericksburg auctioneer offered the
land on which the grave was for sale.
This aroused indignation. money was
subscribed aad May 10. 1894. the pres
ent classic shaft that marks the grave
Of Mary. Mother Of Washington" was
dedicated
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-02-25
ORDER FOR PUBLICATION. DETERMINE
TON OF HEIRS.
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ORDER FOR PUBLICATION. DETERMINE
TON OF HEIRS
State of Michigan,
The probate court for the county of Gratiot
At a session of said court, held at the probate
Office in the village of Ithaca, in said county
OH the 18th day of February A. ID. 1909
Present Hon Isaac S. Seaver, Judge of Probate
In the matter OF the estate of Nicholas Whit
craft deceased.
Patrick Whitciaft having filed in said court
his petition praying that said court adjudicate
and determine who at the time of his
death the legal heirs of said deceased and en-
titled TO inherit the real estate of which said de
ceased died seized.
II is ordered, that the 18th day of March A
D. 1909, at ten O'Clock in the forenoon, at said
probate Office be and is hereby appointed for
hearing said petition;
II is further ordered that public notice there
of be give by publication of a copy of this order
for three successive weeks previous to said day
ofhearing, in the Alma Record. a newspaper
printed and circulated in said county.
ISAAC 5. sEAVER, Judge Of Proba c.
true copy Is6sts
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-02-25

snOl Oh the site Oh the
house In which Washington was born
Is Blenheim house. built by William
Augustin Washington, nephew of
George Washington and son OF George
Washington's elder half-brother Au-
gustine. Lena Washington Hunger
ford. great-great-grandnie of George
Washington, dwells there to-day.
Fredericksburg by the Rappahan-
mock was the boyhood home of George
Washington. There he attended school
to Mr.. Hobby, and there the apochry-
phal cherry tree incident was laid .
there he subdued the wild colt,
and there he threw silver dollar, or
other object, across the Rappahannock
river. The colt incident is believable
and the pitching story is plausible.
1t was at Fredericksburg that Wash
ington was initiated into Masonry 1t
was there that he took final leave of
his mother before assuming the Office
of president in New York, and IL was
there that Mrs. Washington, success
sively known in that city and the
country roundabout as the Rose of
Epping Forest" Belle of Lancaster
1.-The Roman Matron" and "Old Ma
dame" died August 25. 1889
Not long after the birth of George
Washington, between Pope's and
Bridges creeks in Westmoreland coun.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-02-25

Charles L. pet,y;ohn and Mrs Lester
Thorn, s of Alma; Henry S Romano,
Nelson Beesou and Herman y. Fisher OF
Elwell From Forest Hill came Will
Moody md Holly c. Wright. In adj
dtion To the above s.; Louis furnished
three aud North Star eight applicants.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-02-25
Consumption

is, by no means, the dreadful
disease it is thought to be-in
the beginning.
It can always be stopped-in
the beginning. The trouble IS:
you don't know you've got it;
you don't believe it; you won't
believe it'll you are forced
to. Then it is dangerous.
Don't be afraid; but attend
to it quick-you can do it
yourself and at home. Take
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-02-25

Send this advertisement. together with name
OF paper in which II appears. your address and
four cents TO cover postage. and we will send
you Complete Handy Atlas OF the World"
SCOTT & BOVINE. 400 Pearl St. New York
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-02-25

Scientists have long known that the
taste for sweets and the appetite for
alcohol almost never exist In the same
person. II does not follow that man
who does not like candy IL topper. bat
II he does like candy II Is extremely
improbable that he likes alcohol, too
Confeotiouers' Union
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-02-25

A Luxury.
1t docs look sometimes as IL no one
ever tries to be a hale fellow save
those who cant afford It.-Dailas
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-02-25
SCOTS
EMULSION

of Cod Liver Oil and live care
fully every way.
This is sound doctrine, what
ever you may think or be told;
and, if needed, will save life.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-02-25

The Record gives all the new:
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-02-25

ANY of the kindred of
George Washington are liv-
ing on the ancestral lands
in Westmoreland county.
Virginia. Within pistol
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-02-25
TIE ANCESTRAL.
LANDS OF d6HQ)
WASHIhGTOhS.

RE SIDE. IN Viz GINA QUAINT FREDERrcKS
BURG AND WARY MOTHER OF GEORGE.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-02-25

All sums of $500 or under, cash. all over $500
10 months time on good bankable paper with 6
per cent interest, per cent discount for cash
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-11-04
CHINA CLUB LUNCHEON.
Members Delightfully."- Entertained
Tuesday CIub-President Given GIFT.

One of the pleaSanteSt social events
OF the Fall was a luncheon given by
Mrs M. f. Sawtelle to the China Cluo
on Tuesday afternoon. The house was
charmingly decorated in yellow and
white, the Club coors
lust before luncheon was served
Mrs. Charles Hall, in a few well
chosen words said she wished to eX-
press to Mrs George w. Martin, the
president of the club, the appreciation
which every member felt for the work
that Mrs. Martin has done. With the
exception of one year, she has been
president ever since it's formation, 10
years ago She has never failed to DO
everything possible to make the club
success and to keep up the standard OF
it's work
While the members have in a general
way appreciated her untiring labors'
thew wished to express in some practi-
cal way their esteem and affection.
They therefore presented her with
beautiful, large cut glass vase;
Although it was a complete surprise
to Mrs. Martin and she was very much
touched, she responded at once in her
thanked the members most deeply for
the gift itself and for the kindly
thought which had prompted so de-
lightful surprise.
After the luncheon. short musical
program was rendered which WAS
especially enjoyed consisting OF piano
solo by Mrs. George r. Campbell and
three songs sung by Mrs. Sawtelle,
An interesting article on Doulton and
Wedgwood China was read by Mrs.
Pulsifer of Waterville; and short
discussion was held on the subject of
gold as a decoration.
The China Club is one of the most
efficient clubs in our city. Limited to
fifteen members, it has made a reputa-
ton for itself by the quality of work it
turns out Constantly painting,
originating designs, studying with
teachers from away. the Club stands
high in our community; and it is a re-
chm1nendation in itself to be able To be
a member of this organization.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-11-04
That Double Chin

Every woman who Is fat, and esna,,.,
every woman (or NAM who has -
like double chin, will welcome this
paragraph. Your night masks and st,cv
ing-plaster strips and stockings arc .,
end method of reducing double Chi
(also fat abdomens and hips, shouldarn
ankles and neck), that really does reauo'
them, has been found.
And would you believe II, it Is no,h,,u
more than simple. harmless home ~
cipe that any druggist will fiji for voe
viz: k or Marmola. " or. Fluid Extresa
Cascara Aromatic. and 3k or. Peppa rn do
Water. teaspoonful of which after aaoS
meal and at bedtime will take off nm 20
pound of fat day. Try tit is good 10
the stomach-strengthens that organI .Sr
1t turns the food into energy, bones. mus
Gle, as it should. instead of into fat 90
yours is doing now after each meal Ea s
what you wish; drop exercising: he I ..a.
even; this mixture will still trim I'm v ,ory
figure. And it will do it evenly, too. Win
out causing wrinkles; removing the sooa,,
fat, such as double chins and stout ~ ~
domens are made of, first az
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-11-04
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AUGUSTA YACHT CLUB.
Members Enjoy Steamed CLAIMS and
Then Watch Pool Game.

The club house of the Augusta Yacht
Club was the scene of an enjoyable oc-
casion last evening at which quite a
number of members We're present. 1t
was the night OF the regular meeting
of the club but in addition to the
routine business there We're features
which rendered the meeting of more
than ordinary interest
The first of these occurred soon af-
ter I O'Clock when, through the cour-
teSy OF Commodore e. A. Getchell the
members were served with q lunch OF
steamed CLAIMS which were as delicious
as only steamed CLAIMS can be, and Ia
ter the party adjourned to the iool
room to watch the final game of Tool
in the series which began last winter
and the prize for which was a hand
some billiard cue. the gift of Commo-
dore Getchell. The contestants were
j. E. Packard and C. Lafayette Mars
ton, the club steward, they having won
the distinction by their seasons work,
and Mr. Packard was the winner with
score of 100 to 50 points The cue is
open to challenge within a specified
tune and as there are many good pool
players in the club the chances are that
the present owner will be called upon
before long TO defend his title.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-11-04
Change Of Program at comique.

The Bill Bailey Jubilee Minstrels"
will make a complete change in their
program today, which will continue the
remainder of the week. New songs.
dances. sketches and other pleasing
novelties will be introduced including
a very amusing comedy, in which all
the members of the company partici-
pate. Never before has such long
and varied entertainment been offered
to the amusement loving public for the
small sum of 5, 10 and 20 cents, and
both matinee and evening performances
should be well patroniZed as Mr.. Nor
rill has spared no expense in order to
please his patrons. The show is clean,
bright and full of fun for all, and the
| music furnished by band and orchestra
are additional features greatly enjoyed.
The Minstrels are drawing good au-
diences, afternoons and evenings and
generous applause greets the perfor-
mers. which encourages them to make
their best efforts.