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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-03-04
For Results Try The Record
For Auction Advertising.

Record and the bills were printed on
The RECORD presses and the size of the
crowd and the high price obtained
for the articles offered for sale is
strong endorsement of the value of
such advertiing.
The sale held at the Hooper farm
several weeks ago again demonstrated
the value and wisdom of such adver-
ising The day seleced was a cold and
disagreeable one. but there was good
crowd present and the bidding was
lively and good prices we're obtaiened.
No other newspaper published in
Gratiot county can render the service
to the farmers of this portion of the
county Tbs Record offers, and this
fact has been proven time and again.
Those who contemplate having sales
this spring will do well to consider
these facts when placing their adver-
tising. We shall be glad to assist any
one in the preparation of their copy
and to render anv other service neces-
sary TO make the sale success. Our
rates are reasonable and the results
secured from Record advertisements
have been most gratifying.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-03-04

ed for weeks by persons willing to
pay great sums TO get an unobstructed
view of the passing marchers.
Decorations Are Beautiful.
The scene was one of constant
movement and constant color. The
red, white and blue fioated from every
fiagpole and fel; as drapery from
every cornice. The inaugural commit
tee succeeded this year in outdoing
all previous efforts at decorative eff
feet.
In the line of march leading from
the capitol up Pennsylvania avenue.
past the great treasury building and
White House there were nearly 1000
regular troops and twice as many
members of the National Guard of the
different states and independent MILL
tary organizations. The civic fear
lures of the parade were many. The
trades, the professions and all kinds
of business activities were represent
ed by thousands of persons who came
to Washington to do honor to the
country's new civil chief
Gather at the Capitol.
Early in the day the president-elect
met the outgoing president In the
White House. About an hour before
noon, the congressional committee of
arrangements. consisting OF Senators
Knox, Lodge and Bacon, and Repre-
sentatives Burke, Young and Gaines,
arrived at the executive mansion and
informed the president and the presi-
dent-elect that congress was in readi-
ness for the ceremonies of the actual
Inauguration. At half-past eleven
President Roosevelt and President-to-
be Taft entered a carriage, Mr.. Taft
sitting at the left of Mr.. Roosevelt. In
the carriages Immediately following
were the members OF the congression-
al committee of arrangements. A body
of veterans Of the civil and Spanish
wars acted as an escort for the out
going and the incoming chiefs of
state.
All the morning long the crowds
had been awaiting the coming OF the
two officials. The cheering was con-
stant and the names of both Roose-
welt and Taft were intermingled with
the shouts of applause. The drive to
the capitol was made<slowly in order
that the veterans acting as guard of
honor might not be distanced
The president aud the president
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-03-04

If any further proof of the effii-
ciencv of Record advertising in secur-
ing a good attendance at an auction
sale in this portion of the county is
necessarily. we desire to call the at
tention of our readers to the success,
which attended g. +. Browns sale at
Maple Ridge Farm last week Thurs
day. Mr.. Brown had made a careful
inventory of the articles he inten 1ed
TO offer for sale and estimated the total
receipts of the sale at 81, 800 He did
not sell one horse, buggy. harness and
robes he had inteded to offer at auc-
tion. hut the total amount of the
days sale was 81, ,72s Added to this
the value of the articles he did not
try to sell and Mr.. Brown finds him.
self at least $500 to the good. or in
other words, his sale netted him fully
$500 more than he expected il would.
The prices obtained were good and
those who were present and watched
the progress of the sale declare they
never saw farm tools and stock bring
such good prices.
This sale was advertised in Tie
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-03-04
TAFT AND SHERMAN
ARE |NAUGURATED
NEW PRESIDENT AND vICE-PRES-
IDENT TAKE OATH OF OFFICE.
Observation-Disclosures
Details Of the Notable Ceremonies In
the Senate Chamber and on tho .
East Portico Of the
Capitol.
BY EDWARD 8. CLARK.

Washington, Mar. 4.-William How
ard Taft is now president of the Uni.
ted States and James Schoolcraft
Sherman is vice-president.
President Taft took the oath of Of
fee shortly after noon on the east
portico of the capitol in the presence
Of one of the greatest throngs that
ever gathered IN the chief legislative
city of the nation to witness the cere-
monies attending the Inauguration of
q chief executive. The vice-president
took the oath of office In the senate
chamber Immediately preceding the
administering of the oath to the
president-elect
Notwithstanding the fact that Mr..
Taft has been in civil pursuits all his
life, the military display which accom-
panied his induction into Office was
greater than that which marked the
Inauguration of the militant rough
rider president, Theodore Roosevelt
four years ago. Washington was
filed with civilians and soldiers and
sailors From the earliest daylight
hour the streets were crowded with
people. Pennsylvania avenue, the cen
ter of all things in Washington, was
packed with the crowds, every man
and woman in which sought, by an
early arrival, to obtain a place of van
tage from which the great procession,
which for hours passed through the
broad thoroughfare, could be seen
Every window and every balcony over
looking the avenue had been preempt-
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-03-04
Any RUBBERs?
Help the Beuah Farm for Boys by Donating
Your Old Ones.

Anyone having pair of cast off rub
bers or rubber boots, will do kindness
by placing them in the barrels at the
stores of l. n. Baker and Miller Bros. to
be sent to The Beulah Home for Boys at
Boyne City, where they are sold, and the
proceeds used to purchase shoes for the
many little lads who are cared for there.
Mr.. Swift, manager of the home, receives
eleven cents for each pound of oil rub
bers, whish helps greatly in providing
shoes for ihis big family of boys and he
thoroughly appreciates any help In any
way. Boys and girls, old and young,
get busy and help fill rubber barrels.
By donating a pair or more of old rub
bers, you will be helping just that much
in one ofthe very best causes in the state.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-03-04
Was Sent To Detroit.

Daniel Farrough is enjoying an out
ing of 60 days duration at the Detroit
House of Correction. to which place
he was sent by Marshal Sparague
Saturday afternoon. Friday Farrough
got off an Ann Arhor train from the
north in state of intoxication and
he was placed in the CITY Jail to soser
mp. Saturday morning he was ar
raigued before Justice Spinney On
October ist he was before Justice
Spinney on a similar charge and las
sentenced to pay fine and costs.
amounting TO Sl4. 10. but the lesson
did not seem to he lasting one
IL is to be hoped that after May ist
next il will not be possible for local
tiDplers TO visit orr northern neigh
bor and imbide so freelv on fire-w water.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-03-04
new DELIVERY SYSTEM.
Alma's Merchants Show Enterprise by Adopt.
ing a Modern SyStem-fiye Deliveries.

Monday, March sth, a new delivery
system will be innaugurated by the
merchants of Alma. &. Nj. Grove
has perfected plans for the new de-
livery system and grocers and meat
dealers of the CITY have responded
encouragingly TO his intreatees for
the the establishment of a modern
delivery system.
There will be five deliveries daily.
starting from the stores at the same
time--7: 90. s 30. 10 100 a. m. and 200
and A 100 p. m.
Evening orders will be delivered on
the early Z 100 triD.
Your orders must be in in time for
the grocers to put them up: ought
to be at least one hour ahead of each
trip.
Any and oil orders given to driver
of the wagons must be addressed to
the grocer you trade with and signed
by the customer or they will not take
them in. There will not be any run
ming ont with basket hand deliveries
between times or after the last wagon
trip has started. People living one
half block from a store will have to
get their order in to catch the wagons
the same as those living at dis
tance.
In villages and cities, where this
system is now in vogue both patrons
and merchants are very well pleased
with the new arrangement.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-03-04
ENJOY FOX HUNT.
Farmers Near Ithaca Indulge In Novel Sport
Last Sunday.

The Grand Rapids Herald of Tues
day had the following account of fox
hunt which occurred last Sun
DAY in this county: The first fox hunt
in many years took place on Sunday
from the farm of CLAYTON Minaker,
in Newark township. and was par
icipated In by nearly hundred men
on horseback. afoot and In carriages
The fox was loosed at 9:15 and at 8 :2a
the hounds. ten in number, were
placed upon the scent
Those who we're on horseback follow
ed the hounds direct. while those in
carriages followed the general direc-
tion of the chase. using the high
ways The hunters were armed with
shotguns. rifles and revolvers and
about forty shots we're fired before the
chase was ended 1T 10:55.
When released the fox headed for
Pine river AID had he crossed the
stream he would doubtless have gained
his liberty before the hunters could
have made the long circuit to the
bridge and back to again take up the
trail. Instead he doubled and gave
the hounds no trouble in following the
scent. Later be employed tactics
which puzzled the hounds and only
four of the ten were able to keen to
the trail until the end. At 10: :55
Walter Wilton of Emerson, caught a
glimpse of the-quarry and fired at a
distance of ten rods, ending the
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-03-04
Cup Debate.

The Phi Pha Alpha society at
the college have for two years won the
annual debate. This wear the debate
will be held next Monday evening
and If the Phi Pba win again the
cup Is retained by that society. The
question for debate is Resolved
that the U. s. Navy Should he In
creased" Z" The Phi Pha will have
the negative side of the question.
while the Zeta Sigma Society. Represent
ed bv Messrs. Graves. johnson, Craig.
Lindley and von Thurn... will take the
Affirmative. Judge Peter F. Dodds.
X. s Searl and George p. Stone will
decide the merits of the arguments
presented by the contestants.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-03-04

Sometime ago. L sent out notices to
those subscribers who had made con-
tracts for the insertion of biographical
sketches in said Gratiot County History,
calling upon them to get right at it and
seud me the copy for those sketches; or,
in case they did not feei equal to the
task q writing it, to send me the facts
and figures OF their personal and family
history, and l would write il up and
submit it to them for such corrections
and additions as seem necessary or
desirable. Now, what / am growing
about is the fact that only about one
fourth of those l notified have thus far
responded. Why is this? 1t must be
just ordinary, everyday neglect, for do
not believe that any subscriber wants to
annoy me, or be the cause of delay in
the matter.
Every contract which orders a bio
graphical sketch contains this reason
able clause: II also agree to furnish
data or copy for sketch when called for,
and to correct or revise sketch when
submitted and return same promptly. Z"
| am moving along with my part of the
,ontract as diligently and expeditiously
as possible, and this bad winter weather
is just the time to straighten the kinks
out of those sketches and get them ready
for the printer.
feel snre that this appeal will bring
a sudden and hearty response. You
have got it to do. so get right at it and
thus greatly oblige.
Yours very truly,
WILLARD ID. TUCKER.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-03-04
SELECT STATE TICKET
Michigan Democracy Held Its Spring
Convention at Lansing.
PROHIBITION PLANK DEFEATED
It's Presentation Nearly Caused Rough
House Among The Delegates.

Less then 200 delegates attended the
democratic state convention which
was held in Lansing on Thursday last.
The number of delegates was so small
the gathering resembled a funeral
more than political convention.
The only excitement ~existing--during
the entire proceedings was caused
when Delegate E. L. Locke of Ionia.
presented state wide prohibition
plank and moved its adoption by the
convention. The action of Mr. Locke
touched off the fire works and for an
hour or more there was something do
ing. The resolution was finally de-
feated by vote OF 20 to Al and the
convention again settled down ia
routine business. The following
ticket was named.
For Justices of the Supreme Court
Cvrenus P. Black of Lansing; Martin
j. CavaDaugh of Ann Arbor. ~
For University Regents Lou p.
Cummings of Bav Citv. Myron H.
Walker of Grand Rapids.
For Superintendent of Public In
sruction-W. Sherman Lister of Ionia.
For Member State Board OF Educa-
tion. DIR. Henry Kremers of Holland
For Members of the Agricultural
College Bosrd-Six wears term. James
Taylor of Kalamazoo. William Carpen-
ter of Genesee; four-year terms.
Cadolzs A. Dockstader of ST. Joseph
county, Benjamin T. Hslsted of Petos-
kew; two-yoar terms. Rial " Nc
Arthur of Grand Rapids. John Smith
of Gratiot.
That Mr.. Locke found strength
in the convention TO enable
him to make the fight is a strong
indication that new issues are sought
to divide partv lines and also that the
next state campaign will be fought out
with the saloons as the main issue.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-03-04
CHICKEN PIE SUPPER.
To Be Served by the Men Of the Presbyterian
Church.

Have you heard about the chicken
pie supper the men of the Presbyterian
church are to serve? It's to be next
Wednesday evening, March 10, at the
church and TO begin at $50. Something
great, we are told, is in store for us i'll
the way of fun and good things to eat.
No telling what novelties the men will
spring. They've been holding meetings
planning for it, and it's said We'll miss
it if we don't go. Lawyers, doctors,
professors and business men will make
up the list of hash singers Come and
see how undignified they can act. All
for 20 cents.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-03-04
Elect Officers.

The Alma Realty COMPANY held
their annual meeting Monday of this
week, at which time the following
officers were elected:
President-W. A. Bahlke.
Vice President. II. Lancashire.
Second Vice President-D. l..
Sharrar.
Sec. and Treas. Roy Anderson.
The following directors. were elected ::
W. A. Bahlke. j. II. Lancashire. d.
L. Sharrar, George w. Parsons. G. +.
Brown. N +. McClinton. James
Mitchell and K. A. Bagley.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-03-04

Quarterly meeting services will be
held in the Free Methodist church to
begin this week Friday evening and
continue over the Sabbath. Love feast
Sunday at $3.50 a. m. followed with
preaching by Rev. J. K. Sanders. dis
trict elder. Preaching at p m. All
are cordially invited to attend.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-03-04

The Woman's Club will meet with
Mrs. Geo Moore, 740 State ST., Monday
afternoon, March s.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-03-04

Sheriff Convis was in Alma Tuesday.
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-30

can be altered for business purposes at
very moderate expense; modern home
at Lyon and Washington streets, COM
prising 10 rooms and large lot. 45x137.6
feet; two fine flats in Green street be-
tween Hyde and Larkin. renting for
S55 per month; building lot in Rich
mond district at Fifth and C streets,
25x95 feet, street work all completed
and street bituminized; cottage on Ash
bury heights, in fremont avenue close
to Frederick street six rooms and bath.
mortgage of 81 900 can remain. which
can be paid in monthly installments:
on Sixteenth street near Masonic ave
nue., lot 25x125, with two frontages.
running through to State street: large
lot for business purposes in Fremont
street near Folsom. 50:6x92:6 feet; lot
in the wholesale district, Bryant street
near First, on the corner of Ellery
street, 25xS0, one block from the Pacific
Mail company's dock.
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-30

BARON WOULD JOIN
NATIONS IN TRADE
Head OF Japanese Commission
Suggests an international
Chamber of Commerce
Farewel- Banquet rendered Dis
tinguished Visitors by Busi-
nessmen at ST. Francis

The tour of investigation of the
United States by the honorary CONNER
cial commission of Japan which for
three months has been visiting in this
country was brought to a conclusion
yesterday. and, as a direct result of
the interchange of courtesies, steps
were taken for the formation of an in.
ternationaf chamber of commerce. the
purpose of which viii be TO foster the
trade relations between the Pacific
coast and the empire of Japan. This is
ihe first tangible outcome of the trip.
The genuine desire of the business
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-30
REAL ESTATE AUCTION
WILL BE HELD TO-DAY
Number of Properties Are Listed
in Catalogue

]. W. Wright & Co. report many in
quiries for their auction sale. to take
place today, at their salesroom. 125-127
Sutter street The catalogue comprises
an elegant modern mansion at Califor-
MA and Laguna streets of 10 rooms and
modern improvements, with lot 53:9x
1876 feet; an investment property at
DevisaderO and Turk streets. 25xt25
feet, with modern improvements which
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-30

Rupert Blue and is his guest at the ST.
Francis hotel.
Commander Blue has received no in
structions to date as to the destina ton
of the yorktown. and said last night
that all he knew of the trouble in Mic
aragua was, what he had read in the
press.
Threatens the Consul
WASHINGTON, Nov. 2s.-The United
States consul at Managua has been
threatened by President Zelaya and he
has been granted permission to occupy
the legation premises as being more
secure.
The Nicaraguan congress will as
semble Wednesday, December l. and
it is rumored President Zelaya will re-
tire and possibly attempt to escape
from the country at night by the Pa
cific coast. Anarchy, it is said may
ensue Persistent rumors from vari-
GUS quarters indicate that Irias may
succeed Zelaya as president of Mica
ragua.
The first telegram dated at Managua
states that Leroy Cannon was captured
October 21 and Leonard Groce Novem-
ber 8. They were executed November
II and no news reached the department.
of the execution until the 18th.
Story of the Capture
Members of the Red Cross arriving
from Castillo say Cannon and Groce
We're captured while they We're lost on
the banks of the San Juan river. and
that the captain of a ship called them
promising not to harm them
These allegations We're in part con-
firmed by the Nicaraguan press, which
stated the execution was for an at
tempt to blow up steamers The execu-
tion caused general indignation, which
was shared by the commander in chief
Nicaraguan lawyers declared the eX-
ecution was unlawful The Nicaraguan
captain is in prison for having refused
to carry out Zelaya's sentence that the
Americans be shot.
WE'RE COMMISSIONED OFFICER
A later telegram from the consul at
Bluefelds says Cannon and Groce re-
spectively, were lieutenant colonel and
colonel of engineers in the revolution
ary army and both were regularly en-
listed under the commands of General
Chamorro. The highest revolutionary
leaders declare Groce, acting in the line
of duty, was with an outpost of ten
men beyond the camp of General
Chamorro, and Cannon, with two men,
had been sent beyond to survey a new
position. The outpost was surprised
by the forces of General Toledo and
both officers were captured
General Chamorro soon afterward
learned from an officer of the Zelaya
army that both Americans had been
put to death by. order of President
Zelaya. that General Toledo refused to
carry out the order and took them
both to Fort Castillo.
Appeals to Mexico
SAN SALVADOR, Republic of Saliva
dor. Nov 29.-It is reported here that
when President Zelaya of Nicara qua
learned of the intention OF the United
States to seek reparation he vainly ap-
pealed to Mexico for help Cable
grams, received by the Italian minister
here from Managua say that President
Zelaya has offered to summon congress
and place the presidency in its hands,
thus practically abdicating.
Denies Rumor of Appeal
MEXICO CITY. Nov. 29.-When
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-30

asked if it were true that Zelaya had
made an unsuccessful appeal to Mex
leo. Castro said:
II the report is true / know nothing
about 1T, and believe if President Ze-
laya had done so l would have been
informed of such action
Mexican government officials who are
In a position to affirm or deny the re-
port refused to be seen tonight.
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-30
If IT DISAPPEARS, IT'S ECZEMA
How to Tell whether n skin Affections
Is an Inherited Blood Disease or Not


Sometimes it is hard to determine
whether a skin affection is a sign OF
blood disorder or simply form of
eczema. Even physicians are often
puzzled in their diagnosis The best
way for any one afiicted is to go to-
the Owl Drug Co. or any good druggist
who handles pure drugs and obtain so
cents worth of poslam- Apply this.
and if the itching stops at once and the
trouble is cured in a few days II may
be set down as having been eczema. as
this is the way pOslam acts in the
worst cases OF eczema. and in curing
acne, herpes. blOtches. letter, piles. salt
rheum. rash. barber's and other forms
OF itch. scaIy scalp. and all surface skin
affections
Any one who will write to the Owl
Drug Co. San Francisco. or the Emer-
gency Laboratories. No. 80 West TWen-
ty-fifth street. New York, can secure,
by mail free of charge, a supply suffi-
cient to- cure a small eczema surface
or clear a complexion overnight ana
remove pimples in twenty -four hours
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-30

YOUNG JOHNSON BETTER-New York, Nov.
29.-Loftin Johnson. of Mayor Tom l..
Johnson of Cleveland who was operated upon
for appendicitis recently and was very ILL., is
now practically out of danger, his physi-
clan says.
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-30
AMERICAN CONSUL
HELD BY zfLAYA
United States Envoy at Man
aqua Arrested as ~onspira-
tor in Revolution
Continued from Page L

Commander Blue is the brother of DIR.
Rupert Blue and is his guest at the st.
Francis hotel.
Commander Blue has received no in
structions to date as to the destination
of the Yorktown. and said last night
that all he knew of the trouble in Mic
aragua was what he had read in the
press.
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-30
GUESTS AT BANQUET

Those in attendance at the BANG
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-30

Rent your rooms by advertising them
in The Calls Want Ad columns whera,
people who are looking for rooms can
see what you have to offer The cost
is small Phone your ad to Kearny Sc.
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-30

SEEKS TO RECOVER EFFECTS Policeman Toe
fer Van Dorm, whose room at sos Page street
was entered Saturday night and his gold watch
and chain, overcoat. suit. star and $40 In coin
stolen, obtained a search warrant Yesterday :
to recover the articles from ..John Doe viii
son, Forty seventh avenue between L and AZ
streets.
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-30
BIDS RECEIVED FOR
SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION
Board of Public Works Gets
Many Offers

The board of public works received
Ia bids yesterday for the general con-
struction of the Denman grammar
school and ] 3 for that of the West End
primary Bids for the minor jobs in
the<construction of the hall of justice
were called for. to be received Decem-
Der 13. The estimates follow: Heat
ing and ventilating. 5000; plumbing
$4,000; electric. wiring 5000: ex-
terror metal frames and sash, $40. 600.