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The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-05-17

A Chicago firm paid 100000 in pos
tage recently. There was 5000, 900
pieces and they filled 60 cars. That
is said to have broken the record for
mail matter. Chicagos mail receipts
were $l4,OOO,OOO last year and the ex-
penses were S5,OOO,OOO.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-05-17

Russia has only ninety-one lega
holidays. But mere are other Saint
days which are entitled to considera
tion.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-05-17

More than elghty-fye per cent OF
the exhibit space at the Alaska-Yu-
kon- Pacific Exposition was taken sew
en- months before the date OF opening
June !, 1909.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-05-17

That infant" industry inauguratet
over at Mercer. Pa, has had a Sc
we're backset
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-05-17

There were found five hundred
pianos in the ex-Sultan's palace. Blu
the old sinner may have had no ear
for music after all.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-05-17
DIsLocATED ELBOW
Sustained by a Young Lady While
Visiting Friends.

Miss Prunella Carbin OF Bloom
vile, Ohio, guest at the home OF
Mr., and Mrs j. A. Laipply of Martel,
befell the victim of painful accident
Sunday morning. While mounting
the porch steps, she lost her footing
and fell heavily to the walk Her
left arm was dislocated at the elbow,
and she was somewhat bruised other
wise. DR.. b. b. Virtu, OF Iberia.
rendered necessary surgical attention.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-05-17

According to Mrs. Tucker. the time
Col. M. f. Tucker wasn't drunk was
hardly worth mentioning,
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-05-17

Senator Laiollette has been severe
ly criticised at times but he is the
only man in either house OF Congress
who when the crisis comes stood the
test of unadulterated craftsmanship
A matter came up in which he had
a financial interest and he refused to
vote or use his influence either way
But that doesn't appear to be the no.
tion of craftsmanship entertained by
Mr.. Aldrich and his school.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-05-17
@MN,.>.,

ehis signature is on every boz Of the genuine
Laxative BrOmO-Qu Trolsss
Ap rsEneds that cares . cold tn oae haH
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-05-17
MONDAY, MAY II, 1900.
May II In American History.

May II In American History.
1S29-John Jay. statesman. died; born
1745.
1ST5-John Cabell Breckinridge, vice
president 1S57-61. and Democratic
candidate opposed to Lincoln in
1860, died; born 1921.
19O5--Yacht race for the IS, 900 Kalser's
cup begun at Sandy Hook.
ASTRONOMICAL EVENTS.
Sun sets 7:Os, rises 4:30; moon rises
415 q. m; planet Mercury visible low
in west after sunset
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-05-17

Solid gold leaf will cover the Alas
ka-Yulon-Pacific Exposition monu-
ment at the 1909 exhibition The
gold is being donated by Alaskans
Yukoners and the people OF Seattle.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-05-17
BAILEY'S PLAN

Senator Bailey has proposed a
drastic remedy for corporate violation
of law. He says:
Just put one of these malefactors
of great wealth in the penitentIary
and you will see the antitrust law
enforced without any further viola
tons"
Wonder why it is that the courts
are so mortally afraid of the heavy
malefactors? Especially so with re-
gard to the enforcement of the trans
portation laws. The courts seem
quick to act in enforcing the bank
ing laws and those protecting the
public property but they are short in
spunk when it is up to them on the
great transportation act Senator
Bailey is right in this matter Put a
few malefactors in Jail and they will
then vigorously live up to the statutes
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-05-17

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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-06-24
IN GRA||OI 50 YEARS
Mrs. Alexander N. Wiley Died Friday
Night, Aged 72 Years.
FUNERAL MONDAY AFTERNOON
Has Lived on Farm Where She Died For
More Than Fifty Years.

Cynthia c. Adams was born in Ma
gars county. New York October II.
1884. and when two wears of age. or In
1896, moved with her parents to Jack
son county. where she lived until
March 20, 1853, when she was united
in marriage to Alexander Nj. Wilev,
with whom in the spring of 1855 she
came to Gratiot county, and located
on section 3, Arcadia township, where
for "a years she made her home and
where she died last Saturday morning.
Mrs. Wiley's early life is closely
allied with the hitsory of Gratiot
county. A woman of gerenerous
traits of character, many was the
pioneer. who found food and lodging
at her home in the early days. The
funeral services were held Monday at
two o'clock at her late residence and
were largely attended by her many
friends throughout the county.
The service was in charge of Rev. j.
NJ Wolfe of the Methodist church of
this city and burial at Wright ceme-
terry beside her husband, who proceed
ed her to the great beyond some years
ago.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-06-24
The BRAVE OLD EIGHTH.
The Survivors Of the Eighth Michigan Infan-
try Met at ST. Johns Last Wednesday.

Nearly so members of the Eighth
Michigan Infantry from all parts of
the state and some from other states
than Michigan, attended the thirty
ninth annual reunion which was held
in st. Johns on Wednesday of last
week. G.. A r. hall was crowded to
overhowing with the members of the
regiment, other old soldiers and
friends for the afternoon program, the
morning having been spent in visiting.
W. L. Hamilton of EST. Johns. presi-
dent. presided and William VI. Leland
of st. Johns, was secretary and treas
urer. After prayer by Rev. William
Judd of Lyons Mavor Fred w.
Goodse welcomed the soldiers in be-
half of the city. Captain George E.
Swinscoe of Chicago. who was present
with bis wife and little daughter. re.
sponded.
The roster was read by Secretary Le-
land. and 1t was found that 33 mem
bers had answered the last CALI
since the reunion one year ago. Tele-
grams and letters from absent mem
bers were read
1t WAS decided to hold the next
reunion June 10, 1910, in Grand
Rapids. Hartwell c. Nichols of that
city, was elected president. and
Charles Runyan. also OF Grand Rapids,
was elected secretary and treasurer.
AT O'Clock a banquet was served
in the Congregational church and
campfire was held in the evening at
the court house. Captain George E.
Swinscoe of Chicago, presided Can
tain Newell respon led to the subject.
The Eighth Michigan V. /" -, DR..
j. c. Wilson of Flint. spoke on the
Women of 81 to '65" o. II. Green
field of Hastings. talked on boys of
81. " and j. X Dougherty of Lyons,
on Bows of 62"; picket Shots
were related bv H. V. Tallman of
Mason. and Rev. William Judd of
Lyons spoke on Rank and File. t"
Besides the speeches by members of
the regiment readings were given bv
Mrs Floyd -Calkins. Miss Florence Me-
Donald and DR.. W. II. Gale and solos
were rendered bv Mrs. Dean w.
Kelley. Louis Vashburn. Mrs. II. E.
Walbridge and Mrs. Roland Frink.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-06-24
They ARE To LEAVE ALMA.
Miss MlngnS and Mrs. Perriam Will Not Re.
turn TO Alma College Next Year.

Miss Mingins and Mrs. Perriam, who
for five years have been identified with
the kindergarten department. of Alma
College, rendered their rsslgnations and
the same have been accepted. The
ladies have not decided as TO their future
but for the present will make their
home in Grand Rapids, where they have
leased cottage, and will ship their
household goods this week.
The ladies came TO Alma in September,
1904, from Detroit where Miss Mingins
was supervisor of the kindergarten de.
partment of the Detroit public schools
and Mrs. Perriam was assistant. Since
coming to Alma the ladies have made
many friends in the city who regret
their departure and wish them unbound
ed success wherever their future work
may call them.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-06-24
DEAD SURE CHAUFFEUR.
Is E. j. Mccall Of the GratlOt County Herald
Ditch EN- Every Time.

1t is the exceptional newspaper man
who ever gets the opportunity to drive
an automobile. but that good for
tune occasionally smiles on a GratiOt
county publisher WAS proven last week
when DR.. Watson and wife of Ithaca.
planned an auto trip to Detroit and
invited Z. j. Mccall and wife to ac.
con- panv them. The start was made
in excellent shape and the machine,
under the control of DR.. Watson. was
soon speeding on its way to the City
of the Straits.
When that long wide and level strip
of road was reached. just sonth of
Pompeii. +. j was placed at the throt-
tie and DR. Watson. beside his guest
and chauffeur, was enjoying the
scenery of the beautiful June morning
when. quicker than tongue can tell.
the machine turned turtle and the
occupants were dumped into an
adjoining ditch with speed that sur
prised even the Gratiot county news
paper man. Fortunately for all con-
cerned. the injuries sustained by the
chauffeurs manipulation of the steer
ing geer. was confined to the damage
TO the machine. which was extracted
from the ditch. placed on the highway
and returned to Pompeii. where a
blacksmith made the necessary repairs,
and the members of the touring party
availed themselves of the opportunity
TO remove a portion of the Gratiot
county earth from their wearing
apparel
MIR McCalls experience Will un-
doubteuly furnish the data for story
to appear later in the Herald. entitled
"My First Experience With An Auto. "
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-06-24
WILLING If PEOPLE WANT HIM.
Justice r. M. Montgomery Enters Guberna'
tOral Race.

Mondays Lansing State Republican
had the following relative to the can.
didacy of Justice X. NJ. Montgomery
for the highest Office in the gift Of the
people of Michigan. The statement
was made after Il e receipt of many
letters from prominent men throughout
the state urging him to become a can
didate. Mr.. Montgomery sail:
"From many sources | have received
urgent requests to permit the use of my
name as a candidate for governor. My
hesitation has not been occasioned by
any failure to appreciate at its full value
the honor which attaches to the position
nor TO any reluctance TO serve the
people in that capacity, but rather to an
apprehension that it might be expected
that such candidacy would impose upon
me the burden of personally conducted
campaign. Feeling that under no
circumstances could l bring myself to
consent to undertake such a campaign
for the nomination, have stated that
| would not become a candidate. Re-
peated assurances from friends through
out the state that there will be no
occasion for or call upon me for effort of
this nature have led me to reconsider my
first decision in the matter. L have
determined that if the republican
electors of the state shall decide that
my nomination is for the best interest
of the state and party, l shall cheerfully
and gratefully accept the honor.
shall not become the candidate OF
any faction, class or interest.
If there is a real sentiment among the
people for my nomination, as would
seem to be indicated by the communi-
cations | have received from all quarters
of tire state, it can and doubtless will
manifest itself at the proper time.
This much l may say If nominated
and elected. l shall enter upon the
discharge of the duties of the Office un-
hampered by promises, free to carry out
my own views of the demands of the
position, and with no ambition except
to give the people of the state as credit
able service as l am capable of render
ing and with settled purpose of max
ing my administration notable, if at all
for its business-like character, and OF
contributing TO the extent of my ability
in placing the state of Michigan upon
that high plane which its resources and
history entitle it to occupy"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-06-24
The CARS CLAIM ANOTHER VICTIM.
Ann ArbOr Passenger Train Hits Richard
r. Bird.

Last Friday after enjoying his noon
day meal at the home of his son-in law.
Mr.. Wyman Stanton, Mr.. Richard
Bird, an old resident of Arcadia town.
ship, started down town. Mr.. Bird was
a little deaf and as he was at the Ely
street crossing of the Ann Arbor railroad
did not hear the signal warnings Of the
fast approaching train from the south,
due TO leave the station at Alma 1914
AS a result Mr. Bird was hit by the
train and his body hurled to one side.
The train was stopped and the injured
man picked up and brought to the
station from which place he was immed-
lately removed to Brainerd's hospital,
where everything possible was done TO
restore him TO health but lespite tender
care he died Sunday morning at $50
Mr.. Bird was 60 years of age and was
well known in this city. His remains
were taken TO Crandell q Scott's morgue
where they were prepared for burial,
the funeral services being held Tuesday
afternoon from the Presbyterian church
with burial at Riverside cemetery.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-06-24
FIRE IN SEVILLE.
Barn Of Andrew Hudson Consumed
Last Saturday Afternoon.
ONE HORSE BURNED TO DEATH
The Barn. Farm implements, Grain, ETC., a
Total IOSS-NO Insurance.

Last Staurdav afternoon the barn on
the farm of Andrew Hudson in Seville
township was consumed by fire The
flames were first discovered bv neigh
borsabout 80 In the afternoon and
an alarm given but before help ar
rived the roof was falling in. aad the
house. situated nearly ten rods away.
was on fire in several places. A bucket
brigade was formed and the flames ex-
tingushed after the barn, with its con-
tents, consisting of grain. farm
machinery, harnesses and one colt,
valued at Sl75 90. had been consumed.
Mr.. Hudson carried no insurance on
the barn or contents. hence must stand
the entire loss alone Material is
already being secured for a new barn
which will be built as soon as possible
This fire again showed the value of
the telephone as it was through that
method that the neighbors were arous-
ed and were soon on the ground try
ing TO protect surrounding property.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-06-24
Wants Return OF Money.

The Grand Rapids Herald of Tuesday
June %, had the following in dispatch
dated Alma, June 2lst.
&c. A. Nelson, rich retired farmer
here, is one of the plaintiffs in suit
for SIS, ,S05, brought against j. c. Ma
bray, Ben Marks, Earnest +. Hart,
president of the First National Bank of
Council Bluffs, Iowa, E. II. Hart, John
X. Dobbins. Frank o. Scott and J. j.
Spindler, cashire of the bank. Maybray
is in jail at Des Moines.
The plaintiffs, of whom there are sew
eral, claim to have lost the money in a
swindle. Nelson claims to have lost
1000 while on visit TO Iowa last year.
He says that the men induced him to
place g., 900 OH a horse race and he lost
He charges that the race was fixed and
that, to make the affair doubly sure. the
rider of his horse fell off before the
finish.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-06-24

A letter from Joseph Cohen, Of the
firm of Cohen Bros. announces the fact
that his father died last Friday after
noon at Elmira, n. Y. Mr.. Cohen was
about 76 years of age and one of the best
known citizens of his home city. Mr..
Cohen. who for several weeks has been
at his fathers bedside, is expected to re-
turn TO Alma early next week.
One of Arcadia townships prominent
young men is said to have hitched his
horse TO an ice wagon in the third
ward of Alma while he went to a
nearby house to see his best girl. when
he returned the horse evidently tired
of the long wait was missing and up
to late late hour had not been found
The onlv vestige of the former horse
and harness was piece of the tie
strap left attached 10 the wagon. and
the Young men is still looking.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-06-24
WILL HAVE A BASE BALL TEAM.
Alma Base Ball Enthusiasts Meet and Organ.
ize a Club-A County League.

On Tuesday evening number of our
base ball enthusiasts met in the Office Of
Chas. Goggin and perfected base ball
organization by electing the following
officers:
President. w. Robinson.
Vice Pres.-Dr. n. +. McClinton.
Secretary-Ezra Smith.
treasurer. NJ. Smith.
Manager-John Dunham.
Captain-John Walter.
The would. be applicants for member
ship to the number of a score or more
gathered on Davis Field last evening for
a try-out for positions. The club al
ready has game scheduled with Elm
Elm Hall for Friday Of this week aud
expect TO enter the Fourth of July con-
test at Ithaca That Alma will have a
team that will make the rest of the
county sit up and take notice is already
an assured fact.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-06-24
WORK In The THIRD DEGREE.
A Class of Seven Candidates Initiated WedneS.
day by Alma Lodge, F. q AN.

Wednesday. June 3D. will be day
long remembered by the members of
the Masonic order in Alma, as on that
dav the third degree was eXemplified
to seven candidates. namely. John
Wright, James Ostrander, Marble
Slingluff, V. 5 Hollenbeck, j. f.
Fuller. Arthur Murphy and John O.
Adams.
Lodge was onened at one o'clock in
the afternoon and continued in session
until five O'Clock. when an adjourn
ment was taken until eight clock.
when uDol re-convening. our towns
man. V. 5. Hollenbeck, WAS given
the work alone. At $50 the Tem-
bers and guests 10 the number of 120
sat down to a banquet prepared for
them, over which Ezra Smith pres ided
as toastmaster. Toasts were responded
to by V. ). Hollenbeck. j. T. Full sr.
John Wright. j @. Adams. Marcus
Pollasky and j. ~ Day of this citv.
and DR.. TAYLOR of Carson City 1t
was IL 100 when the COMPANY dispers-
ed. having thoroughly enjoved the
occasion, which in point of attendance
and general interest was one of the
best in the history of local Masonry.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-06-24
The Suns Eclipse.

The suns eclipse was plainly
visible in is partial base in Alma last
Friday afternoon for an hour before
setting. As it sank behind the west
ern horizon the top of the disk was oh
scued bv portion of the moons sur
face. Many persons were out with
smoked glasses to see the phenomenon.
Shortly before six O'Clock the moon S
disk came in conjunction with the
suns northern side. Slowly the
scallop grew larger until it gave the
appearance of large cookie with a
generous bite out of the upper rig ht
hand circumference. The bite
granduallv shifted upward until, at
the setting it showed the top of the
suns big disk.
Never at any time was quite half of
the surface obscured. This latitude
was not fortunate enough to witness
the annular phase which is developed
when the moons surface is squarelv
across the face of the sun but, not
large enough to entirely cover it..
allowing thin rim to be exposed the
entire circumference. This phenome-
non was reserved for the Eskimos and
the sedate polar bears of the high lati-
tudes.
According to the almanac the eclipse
was to commence about three minutes
after six o'clock, standard time. and
as near as observers could calculate.
1t was about that time when the first
interference apneared The sun set
shortly after seven O'Clock.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-06-24
Surprised Their Friends.

Tuesday afternoon of this week Rev.
j. NJ. Wolfe of the First Methodj st
church, pronounced the words that
united for life the lives of Miss Olive
Breeze of this city and Mr.. Harry
Orwig of Lansing. The ceremony was
performed at the brides home in this
citv after which Mr.. and Mrs. Orwig
went TO the home of the formers S
parents near Forest Hill for short
visit. As soon as Mr. Orwig's friends
found out what was up, load from
Forest Hill with shot guns. tin
pans. and other noise making devices.
left for the Orwig home. where they
Immediately proceeded to let the newly
married couple know of their arrival.
In the meantime Wilber's six seated
auto was hustling load from Alma
to join in the festivities of the eve ming
and genuine reception. although not
planned by the bride and groom. was
soon on. Mr.. and Mrs. Orwig were
given an auto ride and otherwise made
to understand that their friends had
arrived. Harry is said TO have dis
pensed the cigars and at late hour
their guests took their departure.
Both the bride and groom have m any
friends in Alma. who wish them all
kinds OF good luck.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-06-24
Farewell Party Given.

Last Thursday evening the students
of the Alma high school invited
Principal Glare Upthegrove over to the
central building where the entire student
body had gathered to greet the retiring
principal. spread had been prepared
and all "fell to- and enjoyed the good
things prepared, after which Mr.. Up
thegrove was presented with beautiful
signet ring as a reminder Of the friend
ship and regard in which he is held by
the pupils with whom he has been
associated for the past four years. Mr..
Upthegrove was taken by surprise but
acknowledged the gift in short speech.
IL was late when the company dispersed
all having thoroughly enjoyed the
event. Mr.. Uptheerove will spend his
summer vacation at Central Lake and in
the fall enter the University of Michi-
gan.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-06-24
BIG PATCH TO WEED.
How Would You Like to Tackle 1900 Acres of
BeetS-GOOd Season Thus Far.

Farmers in this section who are under
contract to raise a few acres of sugar
beets would be given severe case OF
back ache if they were TO take peep
into some of the immense beet fields
throughout the west. In Colorado and
California hundred of acres are being
raised by private parties, hut Tulare
county, California, has the distinction of
possessing this year the largest sugar
beet field in the world.
The big tract, which contains within
its confines nearly three sections of land
a total of 1900 acres, is situated near
Tsgue, between Tulare and Goshen,
California, on the main line of the
Southern Pacific. There are other large
fields in Colorado and in other parts of
the state, but none that can boast of
anything like the magnitude of the
Tague tract, and therein lies Tulare
county's great fame. 1t is about seven
miles around the big field and requires
about an hour for an auto completely
to encircle it, and in buggy one may
ride for hours TO skirt the place The
crops and the land upon which II Is
growing is the property of the Pacific
Sugar Corporation, which has factories
at Visalia and Corcoran. Besides the
big tract mentioned, the company has
another big field on the Bliss ranch
east of Tulare, where there are l04l
acres of growing beets and other fields
aggregating SO acres, a grand total of
BIG acres.
The writer enjoyed visit last sum-
mer TO the beet fields on the Bliss rancn
and the crop was being harvested at
the time Of our visit. The manner in
which the harvesting was being rushed
was an eye opener to an eastern 'tender
foot"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-06-24
CELEBRATION AT FOREST HILL.
Members Of the Grange and Maccabees are
Planning for a Big Time July 3.

The glorious bird of freedom will
scream at Forest Hill on SATURDAY..
july 3rd. and already plans are being
made to make the celebration worthy
the occasion. The members of the
Grange and the Maccabees at that
place have charge of the arrangements
which is guarantee that there will
be something doing all the time. The
general committee will meet at X. o.
I. NJ hall in Forest Hill on Saturday
to perfect arrangements and to prepare
a program for the days festivities
There will be music by the Forest
Hill band and speeches by some good
speaker and an amusing and entertain
ing program of sports.
The public is cordially invited to
attend the celebration and to enjov the
day with their friends at Forest Hill.