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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-10-28
ELM HALL.

T. j. Blair was in Riverdale, Wednes-
day on business.
Mrs. c. J. Butcher spent Monday Of
last week in Edmore
Earl Winters, who has been sick with
typhoid fever, is able TO be out again.
I'D. Maynard has left his farm south
Of town and moved TO Riverdale
AIDA Warner who is teaching school
near Ashley, was home over Sunday.
Mrs Hattie Pratt has moved into the
house recently vacated by Mrs. Clara
McComber.
VIM. Davis came home from Onaway,
Saturday night. He expects to move
his family there.
Jessie Markham, who is teaching school
near Sickles, spent last week at her
home south of town.
VIM. Wyeth and Chas. Brooks are
building shed for Leo Schaeffer on his
farm nj Cedar Corners.
Miss Iva Martin returned home Tues
day night from Grand Rapids where she
has been for some time.
Mrs. Clarence McComber left Tuesday
for Greenville, where her son, Leland,
is employed in factory.
Mrs. Jessie Beach and Will Lenhart
and family spent Sunday at the home of
Mr.. aud Mrs. Oscar Coleman.
Mrs. Delbert Hicks and daughter,
Dessa, spent Tuesday of last week in
Alma, the guests of Mrs. Thomas Nor
ton.
The Ladies Aid Society met Thursday
of last week at the home of Mrs. James
Toy. A fine dinner was served and a
good time is reported by all present.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-10-28

Miss Esther Straften of Sumner,
maideh lady of about 80 years of age
was found dead in ditch a few rods
back of her home FRIDAY morning.
Miss Stratten lived with her aged
mother and at times was subject to
fits and wandering away from home
| Tuesday night about dusk she left the
house and not returning after a time.
the mother starred out TO look for her,
Int could find no trace Of the missing
woman. A brother took up the search
and hunted until after midnight
He sarted out again early Friday
discovered the lost one in the ditch
in about one and one-half feet of
water where she had fallen in and
drowned. 1t is supposed that after she
left the bouse she was taken with one
of her bad spells and fell into the
ditch. DR.. T. G. Graham who was
summoned said that from appearances
she must have fallen into the water
earlv in the evening. Coroner Will
X. Ludwig. of Ithaca was summoned
and in company with Sheriff Convis
drove to Sumner where after fully in
vestigating the matter Coroner Lud.
wig concluded that an inquest would
not be necessary. The family are old
residents of Sumner and the tragic
death of Miss Stratton was a shock to
this com munity. The founeral was
held Sunday In the Diciples chruch.
Rev. Blrdsall IF Elm Hall officiating.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-10-28
SETHTON.

Mrs. Minnie Locke is on the sick
list
Mrs. Lydie North returned from
CRYSTAL SUNDAY.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. Jarvis of Brice
visited in town Sunday
The farmers are hustling their Leets
to the station this fine weather
Chester Truesdell of Vickeyville
called on relatives in town Monday. So
Floyd Hyatt of Maple Rapids and
Leon Wilcox of Alma. spent Sunday
in town
Charlie Ritter and family of st.
Johns, who have been visiting
relatives here, returned home Sunday
Stephen Upham and Miss Lillian
Barnes were married at Ithaca last
week. Although Steve" surprised
his many freiends they all extend
heartiest congratulations.
Fred Hepler. who left for Bakersfield.
California, several DAYS ago. reached
the &c olden State" safely and is we'll
pleased with the climate. Mrs.
Hepler and baby, Cecil will 20 in a
few weeks.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-10-28

covered a little at the report, but did
vanced boldly into the center of the
arena, carrying the chair in front OF
him. The lion shifted about uneasily,
circlng at a safe distance but without
any show of repentance.
A hush fell upon the audience 1t
was evident to all that this was not
part of the acting, and ii looked as if
a crisis might be rather close at hand.
The big brute was now between Max.
we'll and the cage door.
Again Maxwell cracked his heavy
lash. this time very near the beasts
nose. 1t drew out Beppo's ire in the
shape of another snarl and a spring at
the whip This added a good deal to
the dramatic effect of the situation,
but in every other respect the trainer
might as well have snapped his finger.
Plainly the man was getting somewhat
apprehensive Still, he was game,
and perhaps a little angry withal.
Again his lash shot out, and this time
Maxwell's arm went with it far enough
to carry 1t within landing distance.
The point of the lash fell sharply upon
the big monarch's nose. Royalty had
been outraged, and with a roar the
huge brute charged upon his antagon.
list Maxwell seized the chair by the
back and thrust it out in his oppon.
ent's face. The obstacle, slight as 1t
seemed. stopped him and sent him cir.
cling about the cage, sullen and watch.
full. Again the lash just reached him,
and again he charged, until checked
by this simple barrier. Then Maxwell
Numbered, either through anger or ex-
element With the brute so close to
his defense he struck again, and this
time good deal more than the tip OF
the lash left its sting. Almost as IL
fell, the huge paw shot out and. with
one sweep, struck the chair whirline
from the trainers hand. IL crashed
upon the floor mass of fragments
and exposed the man entirely to his
Infatuated foe.
There was great cry of horror
from the audience, quickly hushed by
warning signs from the attendants
Then almost the stiffness of death set
tied over the place as the people
strained and tense, watched those two
antagonists face to face, so very near
each other and about to begin a strug
gle that could only result fatally to
the man. Maxwell stood rigid as
stone wall-he dared not move. The
lifting of a hand at that moment would
have launched that tawny death upon
him instantly. but he kept his head.
and, possibly by his very GOODNESS, de-
layed the impending onslaught. For
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-10-28
ELM HALL

Adelbert Hicks the general merch-
ant reports business good
John Hall will be the clerk at the
Tibbs auction sale next week Monday.
A stock buyer by the name of
Weston, from Hillsdale county Is buy
ing car load of cattle in this vicinity
Ed Follick has purchased a team of
horses of Vern Ferris. nearl the Klease
school house, this week The animals
are the ones Mr. Follick used to own
PRINCIPAL of School Clark and as
sistant Everett are in attendance at
the teachers Institute at Saginaw
They expect to return Saturday
l. II Strayer and G W Sanders have
secured their licenses and left Monday
for Onaway from which point they
take tn the woods to hunt and trap
big game
Adelbert Hicks and q party of
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-10-28
~ RIVERDALE ~
.Sc-Sc.T NEWS FROM A LIVELY TOWN. ,-,-,.
!. Belknap is on the sick..lIs

F. c. Belknsp is on the sick..list.
: Buy your cut glass of j. q. Young
PRINCIPAL j. r. Clark of Elm Hall
spent Sunday in this village.
n. w. Struble of Shepherd was in
Riverdale Tuesday
Claude Wiley of Elwell was a River
dale visitor Saturday evening
George Sandell the stock buyer was
in this village Tuesday evening
Rev Wylie of Maple Rapids was in
this Village the first of the week
". B. McCauley, the Alma overall
man, was in Riverdale Tuesday
Nelson Smith of Middleton is in the
village looking after his apple in
terests
j G Young Riyerdale,s jeweer,
transacted business in Alma last Satur-
dav
Il A. LYON. superintendent of the
village schools snent Saturday in
SheDerd.
Hon. A b Darragh of ST Louis
wss Riversdale visitor TUESDAY,
evening of this week
Louis Valance, employed by the ST.
Loois Sugar company, visited friends
IN Riverdale this week.
b. A. Church, cashier of the Gratiot
County Bank of st Louis transacted
business in this village Tuesday.
Have you seen that new line Of
Rockford watches just received at
the jewelry store of j, G. Young's
F. G HYDE has installed an up-to-
date gasoline lighting plant in his
place of business and his store will
hereafter he as light as day
George Skatf was in GreenviIle
Tuesday on business and Miss Wander
mark was in charge OF the store dur.
ing his absence from the village.
Halloween social at Riverdale next
MONDAY evening Preparations are
heing made for good time at Wveth's
Hall next Monday evening. where a
halloween social will be giren under
the ausDices of the village schools. If
YOU want soOd time YOU will be
there. Remember the date. next
Monday evening November lat
Those who were fortunate enough
to be at church Sunday evening listen.
&c to a very able address by Rev.
Whaley whose intention is 10 give the
plain truth in an interesting and in
structive wav. Mr. Whaley has
already made MANY friends in River
dale and vicinity VIM Strong Of Alma
looking after his farm interests in
this vicinity
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-10-28

The teachers of the village schools.
II. A. Lyon, and the Misses Florence
Hall and Ethel Maynard are in Sag.
NAV in at tendance upon the Annual
State Teachers association River
dale Is also represented at this
gathering bv Miss Agnes Cash Mrs.
II A. Lyon and Harry Hall.
In addition to their large and com
pete line of general merchandise. in
Guiding groceries, hardware. drv
goods. etc r. f. Motlo & Son have
up.todate undertaking parlors, where
the best of service can ALWAYS be
secured See their advertisement in
this issue
The streets of Riverdsle are busy
with farmers bringing in
heets wheat. beans, apples etc.
Riyerdale is recognized as good
Shipping noint, PEOPLE coming from
beyond VIM and south west as
far as CRYSTAL Lake 1t is not an un.
common sight to see a score or more Of
teams on our streets at the same time
Ed MAYNARD expects TO leave soon
for Baldwin county. Alabama. where
three miles from Magnolia Springs he
has purchased forty acre farm. Mr..
Maynard viii ship his horses AID
farm implements 10 that Southern
state, where he epXects to make bis
future home Mr. Mavnard's family
will suend the winter III this village
leaving for the sunny south sometime
next summer.
Thirtv.nine years ago October 20.
postmaster W. A. Bradley arrived in
what is now known as Riverdale. but
which at that time was dense forest
with only two houses in this vicinity
The nearest railroad was at Pewamo.
Mr.. Bradley has seen many changes
during his thirty nine wears residence
in this village. Here is hoping that
he will still he here male and hearty
thirty-nine years hence
In regard to our schools, parents
have duties to perform, which they
can i'll afford TO neglect They should
show TO their children that they
have an interest in the school They
should examine carefully the reports
sent bv the, teacher should see that
their children are in school every dav.
and punctual should assist and en-
courage their children 10 do all their
school duties faithfully and well;
should cooperate with the teacher in
securing the prompt return Of their
children home liter school is dis
m Used; should make frien9ly visit
to the sch DOL. and talk freely with the
teacher ahd principal in regard TO
same.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-10-28
A BREAK IN
THE CIRCUIT
By KENO w. PUTNAM.
Copyright, by Shortstory Pub. Coz

1t was the last performance of the
season, and Beppo's act was the last
number on the program. Already
signs of WEAKNESS had begun TO crop
out in the audience but a buzz of adj
miration swelled up as the great king
Of beasts came majestically into the
big performing cage and faced his
trainer. Beppo had nearly killed the
man only few weeks previously. and
his subsequent appearances before the
public had been rare and greatly ap
plauded, though it was a question with
his keeper whether the applause was
quite agreeable to him. This night he
was very plainly out of humor. an6 at
the very beginning of his act ne
baked.
Maxwell's shoulder was a little sore
yet from the late encounter, and his
imagination quite vivid Still, me nm.
dertook to urge the dangerous brute
by sharply cracking his whip. Tue
lion only snarled at him, retreatinB q
little, sullen and determined. again
and again the lash gave out its warn.
ing snap. Beppos warnings We're fully
as vigorous and quite as easily under,
stood
Maxwell spoke a few hurried words
to the watchful attendants outside the
cage, and there was presently passed
into him a longer, heavier whip, a
chair and a revolver. The latter he
fired twice rapidly and then handed
out through the bars again. Beppo
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-10-28
NORTH ARCADIA.

Mr.. and Mrs. H. c. Clark were in
Ithaca on business Friday.
The social given under the auspices of
Arcadia Grange at the hall, Friday night
was success both financially and
socially
Dee Barnhill and wife entertained the
parents of Mrs. Barnhill, Orrin Bailey
and wife, of Wheeler, Saturday and
Sunday.
Messrs. Campbell and Lockard, of AL
ma College, attended the Arcadia Sun
day School Sunday. We understand Mr..
Campbell was elected superintendent.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-10-28

friends expect to leave Tuesday, Nov
8. for Crawford county, where
their Licenses permit them to shoot
two deer each
VIM Hall. who has'heen at Onawav
during the past summer scaling lumber
is at Elm Hall hacking his household
goods preparatory to moving his family
to that city
Fishers orchestra will play at River
dale Friday evening of this week
The dance is under the auspices of
Wyeth q Son and will be held at
Wyeth hall
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-10-28

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bv indomitable will and resistless en-
ergy. Sdch power comes from the
spleudid health that DR.. Kings New
Lpife Pills impart They vitalize
every organ and build up brain and
body A Harmon. Lizemore, w Va
writes: They are the best pills ]
ever used" 25c at Q f Browns mi
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-10-28
SUMMER

r. E. Page and wife were in st.
Louis Saturday
Raph Holcomb was IN Carson Mon.
dav on business
-Avilla Yeiter returned from -Kalma-
zoo last Monday
James Stevens was in Carson.
Tuesday on business.
Howard Hicks ana wife were in
Ithaca last Thursday
Mrs. Bert Berry has been very sick
but is gaining slowly
Mrs. Hattie Monks has been visiting
her mother the rsst few DAYS
Arther Fowler and wife have gone
to the upeper peninsula for a short
stay
Paul Walker, formerly of this place
but recently from the north, visited
friend here
Mr.. ana Mrs. Hale of Bushnell.
visited their daghter, Mrs. Charley
Helmer last SUNDAY
Mr.. Wilhelm. representing Seitners
of Saginaw. was here last week with
his large line of ladies' ready made
clothing, he had a good sale but not
quite equal to last year
James wixon, living with his siser.
Mrs. Smead, failed to appear at break.
fast last SUNDAY morning; they went
to his room and found him Unconscious
and beathing his last. Services were
held a the house Monday afternoon.
Mr.. Samuel Story conducting them
The Changers held fair last Thurs
day afternoon and evening at the X.
o. I. M hall. The displays of grains
vegetables and fruits we're very nice.
also the pies. cake. bread and canned
fruits, the table of relics was very
interesting. where were found a bible
255 wears old. silk neckchief over q
hundred wears old. Confederate monev
captured in Georgia by Mr.. Schlappi.
cape and few dishes that came
across the ocean 60 wears ago, also
paper partly printed in the Marratta
language, given to Mrs Sclappi by
returned missionary. Among the
many other relics were old coins, a
dish $50 years old, whip used nv Mr..
Hunt to drive mule team during the
war, a quilt over hundred wears
old, entirely home made. even to the
thread used to quilt it,. besides other
needle work and displays worthy of
ention.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-10-28
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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-10-28
Tied In q Knot.

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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-10-28
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The St. Lucie County tribune. (Fort Pierce, St. Lucie County, Fla.) 1905-1920, 1909-05-07
ATTENTION CALLED
TO SENATE BILL 225

Jacksonville, Fla. April 20, 1909.
Editor TRIBUNE:
In your coming issue will you please
call YOUR subscribers attentio to Sem
ate bill No. 225, introduced by Senator
F. M. Hudson, of Dade county, en-
titled
An act to protect and promote the
fruit growing and horticultural inter-
ests of the State of Florida; to exter-
inmate crop pests and to provide for
county inspectors.
This measure is modelled after the
California and Colorado county laws
authorizing the appointment of county
inspectors; and, if the bill becomes a
law and is enforced, would be produc-
tive of great benefit to the Florida
fruit growers. 1t seems advisable to
pass such law, as Florida has great
possibilities as fruit-producing state,
and the orange and peach industries
should have some intelligent supervis-
ion. The Government EntomOlOgists
saw "that Florida Is the dumping ground
of the other states, owing to the lack OF
quarantine and inspection laws. .
It is also known fact that some OF
the Florida nurserymen are in6nerent
as to the kind of stock they send out.
In California similar law has been
in successful operation for many years
and the present success OF CALIFORNIA
"a a fruit. producing state is due to the
fact that such law is enforced
Please urge all of your subscribers
interested in the Florida fruit industry
70 write their representatives at ITALIA
hassee urging the passage Of. Senate
' w. Yours very truly,
j. G. CHASE.
The St. Lucie County tribune. (Fort Pierce, St. Lucie County, Fla.) 1905-1920, 1909-05-07
NEXT SUNDAY, Mays
IS "MOTHER'S DAY"

State of Florida, Executive Office, by
the Governor, A Proclamation.
The attention of the people of the
State of Florida is invited to the beau
tiful custom, inaugurated in many of
the other States, of paying special
tribute on at least one day in the year
to the best friend of each and every
one of us-our Mothers.
Therefore, |, Albert w. Gilchrist,
Governor of the State of Florida. do
hereby designate and proclaim Sunday,
May 9, 1909, as "Mother's Day" and
recommend that it be observed as such
in all homes and churches by the peO-
pie of this State. Mothers day sh,.uld
really be every day in the year,
On this particular day it is recon-
mended that the custom observed in
other States be followed by each per-
son wearing a white carnation; 'its
wilderness standing for purity, its form
for beauty, it's fragrance for love, it's
wide fields for chirty. and its lasting
quality, for faithfulness-all being a
true mothers virtues"
In those portions of the State in
which there are no carnations now in
bloom, it is recommended that the
white rose be used instead-the rose
being universally recognized rs the
queen Of all flowers. 1t also possesses
the characteristics of the carnation.
1t is recommended that the various
churches arrange suitable program
for Mothers Day." Sunday, May 8,
1909, and that each person pay some
special attention to his mother
if she is living, and to her memory, if
she is dead.
Done at Tallahassee, the Capital, this
1st day of May, A. D. 1909.
ALBEIT w. GlLCHRIST,
Governor of the State of Florida.
Attest: By the Governor: H. Clay
Crawford, Secretary of State.
The St. Lucie County tribune. (Fort Pierce, St. Lucie County, Fla.) 1905-1920, 1909-05-07
CITY COUNCIL HELD
REGULAR MEETING

City council met in regular session
Wednesday evening, May 9Th, 1909.
Present: W. E. VanLandngham, pres
ident; L. A. Jennings, C. A. Killer and
F. E. Wilson, aldermen; A. C. Dittmar
clerk, E. G. Gustafson, marshal.
Minutes of last regular and specia
meeting read and approved. .
The special ordinance granting an
exclusive franchise to the st. Lucie
Ice Company for the erection and
maintenance of an electric light plant
was discussed, and finally laid over un-
til the next regular meeting, or a
special meeting to be called by the
president.
The following ordinance was, by
unanimous consent, read three times
and passed.
Whreas, By reason of the closing of
that part of Iowa avenue west of the
Florida East Coast Railway Companys
right of way, which will be necessary
for yard room and railway purposes,
making it unnecessary for wide street
east of the said right of way; There
fore,
Be it ordained by the Mayor and the
City Council of the City of Fort Pierce,
Florida:
Section /, That Iowa avenue, east of
the Florida East Coast Railway Com
pany's right of way. be thirty feet
wide, and that the surplus of ten feet
on each side of said avenue revert to
the AUDITING lot owners.
Section 2. That the clerk of the
city couccil be authorized and required
to change upon the city map the width
of said avenue to comply herewith.
Resignation of Otis X. Parker as
continued on page a
The St. Lucie County tribune. (Fort Pierce, St. Lucie County, Fla.) 1905-1920, 1909-05-07
THE ELECTRIC THEATRE
GAVE ENTERTAINMENT

The people of Fort Pierce were
treated to a special entertainment at
the electric theatre last Friday after
noon and evening, when the pictures of
the Passion Play were presented, being
continuously in motion from four
O'Clock in the afternoon until ten in
the evening, the reel being presented
twice.
These pictures from the great play
which is presented every ten years at
Oberammergau, Switzerland, have Gre
ated great interest wherever pre-
scented, and the announcement that the
local electric theatre would present
them drew a crowded house, and many
could not gain admission.
During the presentation in the after
noon, the piano was softly played by
the Misses Laura Penney and Florence
Stetson, who also sang "Face to Face"
Rock of Ages" and other sacred
songs; while Harry Madison sang
"Holy City, and Cavalry" During
the evening presentation Miss Edith
Tyler and Mrs. R. l.. Goodwin were at
the piano, while little Miss Lila Pyles
sang 20, Little Town of Bethlehem. :"
Charles Lord sang "Holy City, and
Cavalry" Herbert VanLandingham
and Miss Edith Tyler, Face to Face"
and Mrs. R. L. Goodwin, Nearer My
God to Thee."
Through the generosity of Mr.. and
Mrs. L. Hoffman, the owners of the
theatre. the proceeds of the entertain
ments was presented equally to the
churches of Fort Pierce, netting each
$5.76.
The people of Fort Pierce appreciate
the enterprise of Mr.. and Mrs. Holi-
man in securing for presentation to our
people pictures of such high historic
merit, and for his generosity in pre-
senting the receipts to the various
churches.