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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-06-24
UNION TELEPHONE CO.
Increase Their Business by The Ad'
ditiOn OF Six Rural Lines.
SEVERAL HUNDRED PHONES
Added 10 the Union Service as ReSult-COe
and Jasper Farm Lines the Latest Additions.

That square dealing and straight
forward business management wins
was never better proven than in the
history of the Union Telephone Co. of
this city Starting .with-the patrons
of the old Gratiot Telephone Co as
a nucleus. it has steadily grown until
today. after the space of only few
short years. it is recognized as one
of the solid financial concerns of the
Wolverine state. That the company
ranks second in strength only to the
Citizens of Grand Rapids, is a
generally acknowledged fact and that
this has been accomplished, speaks
volumes for the business ability OF the
men who compose the officers. board of
papy, While this is fact and credit
is due to each and everv one connected
with the business management vet
to one man possibly more than all
others must the credit be given. This
man is none other than our genial
uownsman, the general manager of the
company, Mr.. w. j. Melchers. to him
has fallen the work necessary to per-
fecting plans for the future and present
growth of the company and how ad-
mirably he has succeeded was never
better shown than now when the lines
of six rural companies, adjacent TO
Gratiot county, identify themselves by
long term contracts with the Union
Telephone company. In a competitive
way the home com pany has ALWAYS
maintained a uniform courteous treat
ment with result that in at least one
instance one company pays more than
double the price for the privilege of
connecting with the Union Tele-
phone company than thew were offered
by competing companies.
Ii is the square deale RS and the hust-
lers that gets the business now days
As a result of this method of doing
business. the JASPER Telephone COM
panv of Pleasant Valley, the Farm ers
Telephone Company of Coe, the ST.
Charles Roadway company of Ithaca,
The Stoue Telephone company of
Breckenridge, The West Sumner Tele-
phone company and the Sumner No.
l Rural Telephone company have all
connected up with the Union Tele-
phone Co.'S. exchange. adding hun
drens of new patrons to their already
large business To District Manager
Prynne is due large part of the
credit in closing up the details neces-
sary TO the addition of the Farmers
Telephone company of Coe. which
alone adds S6 telephones TO the com
panys service. which company had
formerly been connected with the Bell
system
The recent history of the Union
Telephone company is proof to a
certain extent of the saying. 10
them that have shall be given and to
them that have not shall be taken
away that which they already have. -
BY the recent additions the patrions
of the Union Telephone company are
enabled TO converse with practically
all telephone users of the county.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-06-24
Answer The Final Summons.
Mrs. Raymond Jones.

Mrs. RAYMOND Jones died at her
home in this CITY Sunday, after long
illness of consumption. The deceased
maiden name was Nancy Euright and
she was born in Newark township
November IA. 1882, and for number
of years lived with her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Jacob Ehright In Ithaca.
She was married TO Raymond Jones
at Ithaca in March. 1908. Besides
the husband and parents, she leaves
three brothers and FIVE sisters
The funeral service was held Tues
dsv st the residence at 900 a. IN. and
st the request of the deceased the re-
mains were taken to Ithaca for burial.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-06-24
Met Alma Business Men.

Mr.. ID. Binkhorst. general immigra-
tion and industrial agent for the Aun
Arbor railway, was in Alma Monday
afternoon and met number of our rep
resentative business men at the city hall
at 1870. Mr.. Binkhorst is a business
man through and through and his talk
to the gentlemen assembled had the
right ring, and aroused feeling of con-
fidence in the future of the brightest lit
tie city in central Michigan. Mr.. Blink
horst will be heard from again in the
near futnre, when our citizens will have
an opportunity to show their confidence
in substantial way.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-06-24
Excursion to Bay City next Sunday.

Excursion to Bay City next Sunday.
The appearance of Hotel Arcadia is be-
ing improved with coat of paint.
Mr.. and Mrs. Murray Kellogg of Du-
rand, spent Sunday with A. b. Scatter
good and wife.
Charles Murphy of the Ann Arbor
freight depot, accompanied by his
mother, left Wednesday for two weeks
outing in Detroit
Mrs. J w. Robinson and son left
Monday for Aberdeen. Wash, where
they will spend some time with friends.
They will also visit relatives at Tacoma
and Seattle before returning home.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-06-24
Frank Fitzgerald.

Frank Fitzgerald. son of Mr.. and
Mrs Dennis Fitzgerald died Monday
morning after lingering illness &C.
casioDed bv that dreaded disease. cor.
sumption. Funeral services conducted
bv Father Mulvey of ST. Mar, a
church. were held yesterday afternoon.
The funeral conductors were Gran
dell & Scott of this city.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-06-24

Mrs. Floyd Glass is at Mason. where
she was called by the serious illness of
her mother.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-06-24

DIR. Brainerd is soon to have the
hospital buildings re-shingled.
Smyrna times., 1909-05-05
PERSONAL AND SOCIAL
People Who Come and Go
y aud their Social Doing

Mrs. Frank E. Postles of this
town has leased "Minqua Cottage"
Rehoboth, for the summer season and
will take hold of the house in June.
Mr.. Postles will probably go with his
family and remain with them during
the summer. Minqua Cottage is the
large summer cottage of Rev. and
Mrs. Vaughan S. Collins of Middle
town. Mrs. Collins has been running
the house for number of years but
on account of ill health she will not
assume the responsibility this year
and has passed it over to her friend
Mrs. POstles who has had an option on
1T for some weeks. The cottage has
born the reputation of being one of
the best and most home-like boarding
cottages at the resort and Mrs. Postles
has best wishes of her many friends
for a successful season.
DIR. briggs, the well-knwon Epis-
copal Missionary of Point Hope,
Alaska, who has been on an extended
visit to his sister, Mrs. Mary E.
Turner and incidentally has been CIV
ing a number of lecturing tours
throughout the country, left Smyrna
on his return to his mission field.
Point Hope being one of the fartherest
points north on the Alaska coast, it
| requires several months to reach his
destination. He takes with him the
best wishes of his Smyrna friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. James D. Wilds and
Miss Eba Wilds who have been spend
ing the winter in Philadelphia have
returned and opened their home on
Mt. Vernon street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph D. Stevenson
and family of Wilmington, were
guests in Smyrna the past week.
Mrs. w. V. Messick and Miss Agnes
Carrow have returned from a visit to
Philadelphia.
Miss Clara West Hazel is being
entertained by Rev. and Mrs. G.
Valerie Gilreath at Greenport, L. l.
Mrs. Caroline Williams is visiting
her son, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Will
liams at Wilmington.
Mrs. Laura Yocum and Miss Sarah
Yocum who have been on an extended
visit to Mrs. George Barton at Mill
willie, N. j.. have returned home.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Huntingdon and
daughter Elizabeth, of Wilmington,
were guests over Sunday of Miss
Lizzie Savin.
Miss Marshall who has been visiting
her sister, Mrs. E. S. Dwight, has
returned to her home in Virginia.
Mrs. Robert Denney and Miss
Elizabeth Denney are spending the
month of May in Philadelphia.
Smyrna times., 1909-05-05

The Dariyman's profits depend
upon the Full Milk Pail and the
amount of butter-fats the milk con-
tains. Both these important items
are assured by the regular use of
Fairfeld's Blood Tonic and Milk Pre-
Queer for Cattle Only. 1t purifes the
blood, increases and enriches the milk
and removes all garlic taste. Sold
under guarantee by The Clayton En-
terprise Company, Clayton, Del.
Smyrna times., 1909-05-05
DEATH RECORD OF THE WEEK

was the cause. Mrs. Causey was
about 68 years of age. She leaves
a husband, three sons and three
daughters.
Mrs. Benjamin Smith of Philadelphia
Announcement was received this
morning of the death of Mrs. Mary
Smith, widow of Benjamin Smith
formerly a well-known carpenter of
Smyrna, which took place in Phila-
delphia early this morning. No date
for the funeral has been set but the
remains will be brought to Smyrna
for interment. The deceased leaves
large family of children.
Smyrna times., 1909-05-05
NOTICE.

All Persons owing the Estate Of
JOHN B. WEBB will please make
Settlement Promptly with J..
FRANK WEBB, Administrator.
All Persons having claims will
please present same.
J. FRANK WEBB, Administrator
Smyrna, Del.
Smyrna times., 1909-05-05
Stable Man Wanted.

Middle aged Married Man without family,
Steady, Reliable. and Strictly Temperate.
Who has Thorough knowledge of and can
Care for 10 Head of Horses and Wagons, to
live IN Apartments over Stable, Rent-W Wood
and milk free and salary OF $1,000 Week
Only one that Can Meet these requirements
will be Considered
Apply to
CHAS. G.. HILL.
Manager Abbotts Attorney Dairy 992 Pine
Street Phila, Pa,
Smyrna times., 1909-05-05

Hay, oats, corn, ETC., lose many
of their beneficial properties in the
drying process necessary to preserve
them, and thus become less easy OF
digestion. The Fairfield Blood
Tonics replace the missing elements
and make the dried foods more
nourishing and appetizing. Sold un-
der guarantee by the Clayton Enter
prise Company, Clayton, Del.
Smyrna times., 1909-05-05
To Mothers In This Town.

Children who are delicate. te erish and cross
will get immediate relief from Mother Gray's
Sweet Powders for Children. They cleanse the
stOmache act or the liver, making IA sickly child
strong and healthy ce tain cure TOR worms
sold by all druggists 2jc. Sample Free, Address.
Allen S. Olmsted, lie Roy, n. y.
Smyrna times., 1909-05-05
SUBSCRIBERS TAKE NOTICE.

SUBSCRIBERS TAKE NOTICE
We have just gone over and revised
our mailing list for the ensuing year
and bills are being sent out. Not
everybody will receive a bill. Only
those whose subscriptions are just due
and those in arrears are receiving
them. Those falling due from now on
can readily see when their subscription
expires by referring to the "little
yellow label. After your name and
address will be found the date up to
which your subscription is paid.
Kindly watch this and send US your
subscription when due.
Smyrna times., 1909-05-05

The Magic Powder that turns a
Chicken into Gold is Fairfeld's Blood
Tonic and EGG Producer for Poultry
Only 1t increases egg production,
keeps all fowl in the pink of Condi-
zion and fattens them for market
rapidly. Sold under guarantee by The
Clayton Enterprise Company, Clayton,
Del.
Smyrna times., 1909-05-05
Wool Wanted.

Highest Cash Price will be Paid for &c, 900
pounds of wool
Apply to
j. WESLEY JONES,
Smyrna, Del.
Smyrna times., 1909-05-05

Go to Shapley's for shaving, hair
cutting, shampooing and massageing.
Smyrna times., 1909-05-05

Choice Maine seed potatoes. Gun
nings, Odd Fellows Hall. =
Smyrna times., 1909-05-05

shorI Items OF General Interest Gathered
During the Week.
Duck eggs wanted. Cunning
Odd Fellows Hall.
Smyrna times., 1909-05-05

Coal for May delivery, $500 for
224O lbs.-Smyrna Transportation &
Mfg. Co.
Smyrna times., 1909-05-05
REWARD.

A reward of SO will be given for infor-
nation leading to the Arrest and Conviction
of the Party or Parties who stole my breach
loading double barrel gun. Gun has dis
tinguishing marks.
J. d. SCOUT.
Smyrna, Del.
Smyrna times., 1909-05-05

Oysters by the quart or stew at
Stevenson's.
Smyrna times., 1909-05-05
Agents Wanted.

Men or Women to make money easy in
spare time, article needed i'll every home;
not affected by hard times, sells on sight;
write for terms.
THE BENDLER SUPPLY co.
Port Penn, Del
Smyrna times., 1909-05-05
A Certain Cure for Aching Feet.

Shake into your shoes Aliens Foot. Ease, a
powder IL Cures Tired, Aching, Callous, Sweat
Stores 25c. Sample Free. Address, Allen s.
y msted. lie Roy, tx.
Smyrna times., 1909-05-05

Timetables of the Twentieth Cen
fury Club will hold Carnival at the
skating Rink on Friday evening, May
z. Music will be furnished by Stay
toms Cornet Band from 8 to TO- 80
O'Clock. Refreshments served. Tickets
Is and % cents. All are invited to
come.
Smyrna times., 1909-05-05

John S. Griffin, of this town. has
accepted a position with the Interna-
tional Harvesting Company and left
this morning for Baltimore where he
will be temporarily located.
Smyrna times., 1909-05-05

The Woman's Home Missionary
Society will hold food and garment
sale in the office adjoining Mr.. Alfred
Husdon's residence on Market street,
Saturday, May 8.
Smyrna times., 1909-05-05

William Penn Coal-$6. 60 for May,
full weight and clean. Sd. Reynolds.
Smyrna times., 1909-05-05

A first class piano tuner and re-
pairer can be found at my store at
all times. Work Must be satisfac-
tory, or money refunded. -Downes
Music Store.
Smyrna times., 1909-05-05
SMYRNA AND VICINITY.

shorI Items OF General Interest Gathered
During the Week.
Duck eggs wanted. Cunning
Odd Fellows Hall.
Coal for May delivery, $500 for
224O lbs.-Smyrna Transportation &
Mfg. Co.
Oysters by the quart or stew at
Stevenson's.
Go to Shapley's for shaving, hair
cutting, shampoOing and massageing.
Choice Maine seed potatoes. FUN
nings, Odd Fellows Hall.
William Penn Coal-S6. 60 for May,
full weight and clean. 81. Reynolds.
Do you need a wick or Wickless
Oil Stove? If you do go to Hudson s
Hardware Store. these stoves are all
warranted.
Highest cash prices for poultry at
Cummings. odd Fellows Hall.
Car choice mixed hay for sale at
H. Denney's by ton or bale.
The Junior League of Asbury M.
E. Church will hold a May party next
Saturday afternoon, if weather per-
mits.
A full attendance of Mizpah Con-
Give, No. 16, A. o. U. W., is re-
quested on Monday evening next to
consider business of Importance.
A first class piano tuner and re-
pairer can be found at my store at
all times. Work Must be satisfac-
tory, or money refunded. -Downes
Music Store.
The Woman's Home Missionary
Society will hold food and garment
sale in the office adjoining Mr.. Alfred
Husdon's residence on Market street,
Saturday, May 8.
John S. Griffin, of this town. has
accepted a position with the Interna'
tional Harvesting Company and left
this morning for Baltimore where he
Smyrna times., 1909-05-05

A full attendance of Mizpah Con-
Give, No. 16, A. o. U. W., is re-
quested on Monday evening next to
consider business of Importance.
Smyrna times., 1909-05-05

Do you need wick or Wickless
Oil Stove? If you do go to Hudson s
Hardware Store. these stoves are all
warranted.
Smyrna times., 1909-05-05

Highest cash prices for poultry at
s. odd Fellows Hall.
Smyrna times., 1909-05-05

The Junior League of Asbury M.
E. Church will hold May party next
Saturday afternoon, if weather per-
mits.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1909-01-15
ASKS AID FOR ITALY
Rt. Rev. Bishop Trobec
Sends Out Circular ct .
ter to Parishes

Rt. Rev. Bishop James Trobec has
sent circular letter to all the parishes
of his diocese, asking that the priests
in charge take up a collection as soon
as possible for the earthquake sufferers
in Southern Italy, says the st. Cloud
Times The letter tells of the terrible
calamity which has visited that un-
fortunate country and asks that the
people of the diocese respond liberaIly
to the appeal. Americans, the
letter reads, *'are known the world
over for their generosity in cases like.
the catastrophe in Italy, and the
Catholics should do what is in their
power to alleviate the suffering, The
collections will Re taken up IN the
various churches of the diocese next
Sunday whereupon the money will at
once be forwarded to the Rt. Rev.
Bishop who will send it to the proper
authorities at Rome, Italy.
Collections will be taken up for this
purpose in Catholic churches of this
city next Sunday.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1909-01-15
AS TO THE COUNTY ATTORNEYS
SALARY.

The attempt has been made. through
local paper, to make it appear that
County Attorney Cameron did wrong
in asking the county board to increase
his salary. and that he was the only
one to ask an increase. The fact is
that Supt. Barnes asked for an in,
crease, as he had right to do, and
the county attorney said that the two
Offices IN salary had always run to-
gether, and that If the superintendent
should be increased he thought he was
also entitled to an advance. The
majority were perfectly willing to
raise Mr.. Barnes, but when they saw
that to raise one and not the other
wouldn't look we'll in the public eve,
they crawfshed. Mr.. Barnes, accord
ing to his report. received for expenses
$35l.S7 besides his salary. MI.
Cameron only got his salary of $1,000.
It has been published that Mr..
Cameron received $500, which is not
SO. The county attorney has made a
fine record, and felt that if increases
were to be passed around, he shouldn t
be left out.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1909-01-15
WILL HOLD CONVOCATION HERE
JAN. 1921.

The Mississippi Valley Dea1ery of
rhe Protestant Episcopal church OF the
Diocese of Duluth will convene here
at the church of Our Savior Tuesday
evening, January g. and all day
Wednesday. Jan. p, at which the. Rt.
Rev. J. D. Morrison OF Duluth. b1sh.
op of the diocese. the Ven. H F.
Parshali. arch deacon of Duluth. and
ten or eleven of the clergy will be
present. An examination of candl-
oates for the priest hood will take
place at this meeting, but the meeting
is principally for the enlightenment Of
the clergy, important papers to be
read relative to church work.
The Tuesday evening address will
be delivered by dean from the
diocese of Minnesota. The program
for the occasion is nearly completed,
and promises to be q tine one.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1909-01-15
MEETING OF SKI CLUB,

A meeting of the Little Falls Ski
club has been called for Saturday
evening a : 80 O'Clock to be held in
the Offices Of N. N. Bergheim. This
will be a very important meeting Of
the club as the election of officers for
this year will take place, and plans
for the seasons sport formulated.
win he urged at this meeting that the
club hold tournament as early as
possible, and it is very probable that
one will be planned for the 18th OF
this month T. o. Berg, an enthusiast
OF this sport stated that with little
snow hauled onto the slide, it would
be in excellent shape to open the
season at once
1t will he the object OF the older
members of the club to put the
younger element Of the club in charge
OF its welfare, and to help the younger
set in every way possible in the plan
ming and holding of events. All
former members Of the club and all
other ski enthusiasts are urgently re-
Quested to attend the nesting to-
morrow night, and to make any
suggestions they may have, put in any
event attend.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1909-01-15
MARRIED..

Miss Agnes Koselka, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. John koselka of Swan
River and Hubert Fre1slnger of this
city were united In marriage Tuesday
morning at O'Clock at the Sacred
Heart church. Rev. Fr. Altendorf
performed the ceremony. Miss
Pauline Koselka, q sister of the bride,
was bridesmaid and Frank Sand
attended the groom.
The BRIDE has made her home in this
city for q number Of years. Mr..
Freisinger has lived here practically
all his life, being born and raised in
this city, and IS very we'll known.
During the past summer and fall he
was employed by the Northern Pacific
as yard police at the local station, but
lately he was transferred to the
Staples yards Both young people
have large number Of friends, who
extend them their best wishes.
:, The newly welded couple departed
Tuesday noon on wedding trip to
Thief River Falls, and on their return
will make their home in Staples
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1909-01-15
MEET IN BASKfI BALL.
Local Business College to
Play 6rainerd Business .
College Team Tonight

Well aware of the improvement
that had to be made in the team,
since their defeats in the two previous
games they had, if they expected to
make a record, the members OF the
Little Falls Business College basket
ball team have gone into the practice
work with great zeal, under the
guidance of Coach Wetzel and Manager
Mlllard, and as a result their playing
now as compared with their playing at
the time Of the practice games. is a.
wonderful improvement The boys
have been drilled into team work, and
are now able to exhibit some very fast
ing the sphere across the field and then
shooting baskets. z..<
A fine schedule Of games has been
arranged for, and as the first game Of
this schedule takes place tonight, this
week has seen the boys hard at
practice. Tonight.s game will take
place at the Ge1mania hall OF. this
city, at which time they will meet the
Brainerd business college team, who
are said to be fast team. The local
quint expects to take the laurels at
this game.
On January %, the team will play
Aitkin at that place. Arrangements
are being made for game with the
local high school on January 29,sIand
return games will tie played with
Aitkin and Brainerd the first part OF
February; and the middle part of
EsbEuary they will make three or
ff6Hssass tour within a radius Of IS
lniIes he team will then try to
wind theaxeason with a game4witl
the local high school. -. -
This schedule, as can he plainly
seen. means a good deal of work, but
the boys expect to make record, and
they will. ..s.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1909-01-15
HOLDS ANNUAL MEETING.

At the annual meeting OF the
directors and stockholders Of the First
National Bank OF this city, which was
held in the banking rooms Tuesday
m corning, officers were elected as
follows tor the ensuing year:
President--A. r. Davidson.
First vice -president-M. NJ Will
llams.
Second vice-presldent-Wm. David
son.
Cashler-J. K. Martin.
Ass. cashier-Warren Gibson. ae
Directors-A. D. Davidson, NJ NJ:
Williams, =. F. Hosch, VIM. David
son., r. D. Musser, A. R. Davidson.
N. G. Trummer, J. K. Martin.
AS the present twenty year charter
Of the corporation expires on April is.9,
1909. an amendment was made to the
articles of incorporation extending the
charter 30 years more. During its
twenty years of business here the bank
has enjoyed an excellent patronage.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1909-01-15
STEARN COUNTY BANK SOLD.
:.rha Sfaarns Gol,.,tx1 Ra.,lz oE

STEARN COUNTY BANK SOLD.
The Stearns County Bank of st.
Cloud, Of which Fred Stangi. formerly
OF this city was cashier, has been sold
to the First National Bank of that
city. and the two have been con.
soiidated. Michael Robischon who
was with the Stearns County Bank,
will be employed by the First Nation
al Bank. After the settlement of a
land deal in Canada, Mr.. Stangl will,
until the Stearns County bank affairs
are adjusted, remain with the First
National Bank. He has not as yet
decided what business he will later
enter. The reason of selling the
Stearns County bank, which has en-
joyed an excellent business, is the i'll
health of President Hascamp, who will
move to California to live permanent
ly.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1909-01-15
GERMAN AMER. - NATL BANK
ELECTS OFFICERS.

AT the annual meeting Of the
directors and stockholders OF the
German American National Bank,
which was held Tuesday afternoon.
the old officers were re elected for the
ensuing year as follows:
President-C. A. Weyerhaeuser.
Vice p1esident--J. W. Berg.
Cashier-John Wetzel.
Asst Cashier-E. J. Richie
Board OF directors-C. A. Weyer-
haeuser, R. D. Musser, e. r. Musser,
J W. Berg, John Wetzel E. J. Richie
G.. I. McNair.