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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-04-01
SAMUEL X. VANDEKARR.


AS noted last week Samuel Vande-
karr died last Thursday after an
illness of several weeks. Mr.. Vande-
karr was 81 years old and for three
years saw active service with the fifth
Michigan Cavalry during the Civil
war At Gett, sburg Mr.. Vande-
karr was wounded three times but
continued In the service of his country
until the close of the war when he
received an honorable discharge. He
came to Gratiot county 10 years ago
and settled on the farm in Arcadia
township where he made his home
until the time of his death. Mr.. Van
dekarr was +. K A. Nj. and that
order sent bearers to the home for the
funeral, which was held Saturday.
and the remains were met at the
cemetery by delegation of Masons.
who took charge of the burial services.
Mrs. vandekarr died some years
ago. Five children. the Oldest 10
wears and the youngest seven, are left
to mourn their fathers death.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-04-01
TAKES IN A partner
Bert FOrquer The Automobile Man TO
Increase Business.
SECURES AGENCY FOR BRUSH
Takes Bert Knapp in as Partner In tho
Automobile Sales.

Bert Foraquer the well known auto
mobile man ard proprietor of the East
Superior street Garage has formed a
partenership with Bert Kuapp for the
sale of automobiles. The firm will
be known as Forquer * Co and they
have already secured the agency of
the celebrated Brush runabout which
together with the Ford agency. at
present held by Mr.. Forquer will give
the new concern plenty of material
with which to meet the demands of
the public for automobiles. Mr..
Knapp will husetle new business
while Mr.. Forauer by this arrapge-
ment will have more time to give to
his rapidly increasing business at the
gargage.
The Brush runabout is horse
power car and sells with solid tires
for $500 Pneumatic tires increase the
price to $3.50. The car is popular
one where introduced and is general
favorite with the farmers. Forquer
t2 Co. expect to have a demonstrating
car here AS soon as weather and roads
will permit an overland trip from the;
factory, which is located in Detroit.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-04-01
Board OF Trade Banquet.

The committee having in charge
the board of trade BANQUET are busy
perfecting plans and securing speakers
for the evening The date has not vet
been decided upon but will be an
nounced latter. It is desired to hold
the same some time in April.
Z. A. Stowe. editor of the Michigan
Tradesmau, and for two years presi-
dent of the Grand Rapids board of
trade and todav one of the moving
spirits in the Furniture City's growth.
will address the meeting. The ban
quet will be served at the Wrich
House, where seats have been arranged
for 100. The tickets will soon be
placed on sale and owing to the limit
ed accommodations first come first
served will necessarily he the rule.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-04-01
LAWYERS Given Free Hand.

Here are the resolutions passed by the
board of Supervisors III their last
sess ion. If the attorney = avail them
selves of the authority given them
by the resolutions. the taxpayers Will
have more bills to pay.
Resolved, That the prosecuting at
tornev and Wm A. Bahlke. oe and
are hereby authorized to investigate
the subject matter hereof, and If In
their judgem ent they deem 1t advis-
able so to do to institute suit or neces'
sary proceedings to recover the penalty
or penalties ard other damages which
have been sustained by..this county on
account of Harvey r. Munson. county
treasurer. not having deposited In the
Ithaca National Bank as the deposi-
torv of this county the public moneys
belonging to Gratiot county as requir-
ed by local act No. 46l, of the session
laws 1902.
This action is taken bv the board to
determine if so thought advisable the
question of the validity of said act
and the proceedings of said board in
regard thereto.
Resolved. further, That SAID at
torneys are authorized in case they
deem advisable so to do to institute
any aud all other necessary suits to re-
cover interest upon the public funds
of Gratiot county deposited by the
county treasurer in State and National
banks in Gratiot county since and in
Guiding January |. 1906.
This action is taken for the purpose
of determining the VALIDITY of the de-
posit of public monevs belonging to
Gratiot county in banks in the man
ner and to the extent unauthorized by
the laws of the state of Michigan.
Resolved. further. That aid at
torneys be and they are hereby author
lied in case. the treasurer of Gratiot
county refuses to pay orders drawn
upon the contingent or general fund
of this comfy. to institute such liti-
CATION in their own judgement as they
may think advisable and neces sarv to
enforce pavment of such orders to
the extent of the fund raised by this
board for such purposes for the cur
rent wear
This resolution is passed upon the
understanding of this board that such
funds raised bv taxes for the current
wear were unlawfully converted by the
county treasurer to the payment or re-
inbursement of funds heretofore taken
from the drain or other funds of said
county which is believed Inv this board
to be and is unlawful conversion or
Misrepresentation of all such funds for
the purpose which they were levied
and collected, from the taxpayers of
this county.
This resolution was signed by all of
the committee except Jas. Gibbs of
Newark. The resolution was adopted
bv the board
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-04-01

The political not Is boiling and the
offices are being sized up in man
ner that indicates the people are
determined that the men best quail
fled to fill the various positions shall
be elected at the election next Monday.
This is as it should be careful con-
sideration should be given the different
official position and ira nsact that bust
ness as his constituents request, should
be subjected to censure but
rather should receive the comendation
of his fellow men, Last summer a
petition sigped by scores of our citi-
zlens and representing large proper
city,, asked and prayed the city council
to place the marshals salary from
$50. 90 to $50. 90 per month. After
considering the petitions and listening
to the reading of letters from tax
payers not present, the salary was fixed
at $40. 90 per month. The right or
wrong of this action is not to be con-
sidered but the fact that men. tax
payers. who signed those petitions and
who were urgent in their request that
the salary be paid. are now in public
halls and on the street condemning the
council for doing that which thcy
asked. certainly weakens the power
of petition and proves the insincerity
of the petitioner.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-04-01
He Quoted Poetry.

At the recent republican city con-
vention Dr. j. n. Dav of the second
ward, in placing in nomination the
republican candidate for MAYOR. A. p.
Cook, prefaced his remarks with the
following from Owen Meredith s
Lucille:
We may live without poetry
Music and art.
We may live without conscience
And live without heart.
We NAV live without friends.
We NAV live without books,
But civilized man cannot
Live without Cooks.
The convention appreciated the in
PRODUCTION to his presentation speect
and nominated his candidate. "A. p.
Cook. for the office of mayor
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-04-01
Township Tickets Nominated.
PINE RIVER.
Peoples Ticket

The Peoples party of Pine River
township held their caucus at the town
hall at Forest Hill last Saturday after
noon. Jay Gulick was chosen chair
man and Edward Lake, secretary after
which the following ticket was placed
in nomination.:
Supervisor-Gordis Smith
Clerk-Alonzo Phillips.
Treasurer-E. A. Bauer.
Highway com.-I. II. Church.
Overseer- ID. Brady.
Justice peace, short term-E. n Post,
Justice peace, full term-.J. H. Lam
shaw.
Board of review-T. Raycraft
Constables-Jesse L. Beery. VIM
Acker, J. Myers, Jacob Bauer.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-04-01
new INDUSTRY.
The BOafti OF Directors of the Board Of Trad e
Hope to Land New Industry.

A committee composed of Messrs.
j. w. Robinson and ID. l.. johnson
have been investigating the merits of
an industry which is desirous of max
ing Alma their headquarters and at a
special meeting of the board of direc
tors. held Monday of this week, they
submitted their report, which appear
ed so favorable to the directors that
thew instructed Messrs. w. A.
Bahlke ID. l., Johnson. and j. w.
Robinson to draw a contract to submit
for the approval of a meeting of the
entire board to be called in the near
future.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-04-01
A Noted Lecturer.

The normal at Mt. Pleasant has
secured Rev. Hugh Black of Union
Seminary, New York city, for lecture
to be given Tuesday, April 6, at 7.30 at
Normal Han. Mr.. Black is an author
of repute and has chosen for his subject,
"On writing ones owa life. Admis-
sion only 20 cents. The lecture COM
mences at 7:3o in order to permit Alma
people to return home on the late
evening train.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-04-01
John W. Glass ReSIqned,

John W. Glass. who was nominated
as ..cnndiaate for Second ward alder
man at the recent republican ward
caucus has rendered his resignation to
the ward committee and the vacancy
on jthe ticket thus occasioned has
been filed by the ward committee who
have selected Henry w. Sandell 10
take. his place at the battle of ballots
next Monday.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-04-01
Methodist Home Coming.

The Methodist society of this city
are planning a home coming day fol
April 2S W. p French. of Lansing.
district supreintendent. will be present,
while manv old time members, who
have moved awav are expected here
for the dav. Refreshments will be
served in the church parlors and a
rousing good time is looked for.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-04-01
Sugar Factory To Be Completed.

County Treasurer j. A. Damon. was
visited Wednesday by representative
of the United States Mortgage and
Trust Company of New York. who
control the Mt. Pleasant Sugar Com
pany property. the back taxes amount
ing to between $500 and 5000 were
paid and there is every prospect that
the factory will be completed this
season. There is plentv of capital be-
hind the project and the company
seem anxious to go right ahead with
the completion of the pro ,erty. Mt
Pleasant Courier.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-04-01
Organize Altar GuilG.

An Altar Guild was organized.
Saturday. March %. by the young
ladies of ST. Johns church. under the
direction of Rev. G. Ryan, for the
purpose of caring for the altar and
receiving instructions pertaining to
the history of the church. The fol-
lowing officers were elected:
President Montigel
Secretarv-MildredK Kress
Treasurer Ella Rittner
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-04-01
Annual Meeting.

There will he meeting of the law
and.order league at the city hall Satur-
dsv evening at 700 O'Clock. This
meeting is important as il is the an
nual meeting for the election of officers
and there is other important business
to be attended to. not only members of
the league are invited, but also all
who are in favor of the enforcement
of law.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-04-01
New Bakery Opened.

AS noted las. week Gloyd White IS
the manager of the new bakery opened
at 2ll East Superior street. Mr.. White
will make a speciality of every thing in
the baked goods line and will appreciate
your trade. Read his adv in another
column.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-04-01
Republican Ticket

M PdphOhh AiShOb
The republicans of Pine River town
ship gathered in caucus Tuesday after
noon of this week and chose Edward
Creech as chairman, Job Sleight Jr. as
secretary and l.. @. Mills and @. Coon
as tellers. The officers we're sworn in
by Silas Moody, after which the follow
ing ticket was nominated:
Supervisor-C Vandermark.
Clerk-L. +. Camfield.
Treasurer-C. +. Johnson.
Justice peace-Hirschel White.
Highway ommissioner--Ira Moody.
Overseer-Nelson Spoor.
Board of review-Wm. Lanshaw.
Constables-Wesley Packard, Chas
Coon, Edward Wood.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-04-01

Scott & Crandell, the furniture
dealers, are making great preparations
for their spring opening, which occurs
Friday and Saturday, April and TO-
An orchestra will furnish music after
noon and evening. refreshments will
be served and special bargains offered
Read their adv.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-04-01
Auction Sale.

Mrs Mary ScoHeld. living four
miles north and one-half mile east of
Rfverdale, viii offer for sale Friday.
April 3. 1909, all her personal property
including horses. cattle. buggies.
farm implements. household goods.
etc, at auction, s. Park will be the
auctioneer, Remember the date.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-04-01
0 B | 7 U A R Y
Lillian Harlock Banner.

Lillian Harlock Balmer.
Lillian Pearl Harlock was born in
Fulton township, Gratiot County, jan
uary sth, 1874. Her early life was
spent on her father farm After she
had completed all the work that the
local schools afforded she went TO
Lansing and attended the high school
for three years. In 1898. she came to
Alma with her mother and this city
has been Ter home ever since. She
attended Alma college for sveral years
and graduated from the Kindergarten
course in 1899. She as long been a
member of the Presbyterian church
and a worker in. its several depart-
ments She was married to Charles
Balper February 18th, 1905. She died
at their home. 726 River avenue.
March 28
Her father died in 1892. and her
mother in 1900. She leaves three
sisters. Mrs. Bert Mangus Mrs. w. A.
Howe and Mrs. Wm Hart of Alma,
and two brothers. VIM. j. Harlock of
Boston. England and Charles Harlock
of Alma Her uncle. Charles Harlock.
of Detroit. Michigan. attended her
funeral
Though slight in stature and not
physically strong she did have
strong constitution which helped her
to bravelv lear uD under the many
vicissitudes of her short life, and to
bravly meet the fate sne knew must
follow the dreaded malady which at
tackled her
Her heart began to fail about wear
ago, but her condition did not seem
serious. but finally, after tring every
local means to relieve her. she was
taken to Ann Aror where an operation
revealed the true nature of the
disease sarcoma. a form of cancer of
the liver.
When her health had tailed Mr..
Balmer' parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
Robert Balmer of Port Huron. came
and took charge of the stricken
home AN to their loving care and SYM
path was due much of the comfort of
her long weary illness.
Verv soon after her return from Ann
Arbor. she learned the true nature of
her disease and that there was no hone
tor recovery. Sustained and soothed
by her faith in Christ. she bravely be-
gan to prepare for the end When the
nature of her disease became known
her friends strove to find some way to
show her any Kindness that she could
receive. Very seldom do we see a
case so pitiful and as seldom do we
see SO wide spread feeling of SYM
pathy as she received. She had a
cheerful sunny disposition and win
ming way that made every one her
friends and this fact is born out by
the widenesss of friednship she has
received durinng her Illness, Thus
blooming flowers were ALWAYS IL her
room remembrances from every
locality. where she has been known
No act of kindness was passed
unoticed by her and no friend was
over looked. Her family joined with
her in their thanks for these favors,
and at the funeral the same spirit Of
love was shown by the flowers and
designs sent. Special mention should
be made of the designs sent bv friends
at the Alma Manufacturing Co.
Friends out of town. who attended the
funeral were Mrs. G. Goolthrite of
Carson City. Mrs. Henry Deninson and
Mrs. Homer Snyder of North Star.
and Mrs. WHITAKER of st. Louis.
The funeral was held at the Presby-
terian church Rev Bruske officiating
assisted bv Rev. ii. Grain.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-04-01
SUMNER
Republican Ticket

SUMNER
Republican Ticket
Supervisor Ellis A. Potter
Clerk-George IL. Oliver.
Treasurer-Sidney A. Evey
Highway Commissioner-Birt l. Gee
Justice of the PEACEFUL term y
Gustavus Quick
Member board of Review-John b
Hall.
School Inspector-John A. Rocka.
fellow
Constables-Allen T., Winters, George
Graham, Barlo Worthing, Newton
Flewelling.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-04-01

The fire alram will be tested next
Tuesday evening at Z 90 o'cock p. m.
and once a week thereafter.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-04-01

Marcus Pollasky arrived in the city
Saturday from Oklahoma and spent the
first of the week visiting with friends
and relatives.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-04-01
AKCADA TOWNSHIP.

ARCADIA TOWNSHIP.
Republican Ticket
Supervisor Rollin A. Wood
Clerk John Rush
Treasurer-George Kuhl man
School spector-Melvin Sharrar
CONTINUED on page eight
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-04-01
Democratic Ticket

Democratic Ticket
Supervisor-William j.. Hutchinson.
Clerk-Ralph K. Holccmb.
Treasurer-James Mcnamara.
Highway Commissioner-Fra Il.
ClapLer.
Justice of the PEACEFUL term Charles
+. Slingluff.
Member board of review-Abram
Morris.
School Inspector Henry A. Glow.
Constables William n. Baldwin, Ira
O. Hunt, Rowley Rheule, Fred Schaeffer.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-04-03

d-a judge Ba.'d'ur
Salt IHE. CITY, Utah
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-04-03

Messrs. Whitney say that So utr.
ganized work Us TO be seen ON fr. ..
OF the authorities. that the tim. L
order VIII come out Of chaos
gether matter Of uncertainf. .-,
one street has been cleared ar4 E
that but a sort of cowpath which e...
passengers alone can travel On. ",
the young men who was m SAN r,-..
cisco, soon after the earthuu8R. tf,-.
says that for desolation and c6r,.-.,'
ness Of ruin, the American CITY g... ~.
10 be thought Of in comparis9r ,.'.,
the Italian Both were made ~.
sick by the sights they boheIa .rS
were glad TO come back 20 N.-l..
where, needless to say, the rarr,.-
with their parents was a most i-,.,.i
one. The two travellers left Vierr. y.
Feb. %. and with the aim OF vsttf,.
out of the beaten paths Of travel has
went by rail 10 Trieste, thence e.Tc5
down the Adriatc sea TO Erip5,sf
on the lower eastern coast of 1tsI.
thence across the country bv rail ~
Naples. and thence by rail and v.et..
TO the devastated districts.
IT, C. W.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-04-03

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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-04-03

Mr.. + c. Frtts. Oneonta. N.
writes; MY little girl was rras+i,
benefited by taking Foley's Orino r.sv.
ative. and / think IL is the best rem.
edy for constipation and liver trouble
Foley's Orino Laxative Is best for No.
men and children, as il is mild. pleas.
ant and effective. and is sn'end5
spring medicine. as IL cleanses the svs.
De- mand clears the complexion FJ
Hin Drug Co. (the never substitution.
salt Lake City
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-04-03

Washington. Mr. Tart Is being install
.-I into the ollco OF president OF the
l-.te0 states I propose his health"
,autlN. am the guests are on their
leet the toast is drank, and then three
cheers are given for the new president,
We are mo- sooner seated. than the
band strikes zap The star Spangled
Banner which brings an the pas
sengcrs to their feet again during the
rendition. To was "a pleasant and pat
riotc outburst shared IN by Ameri-
cans and foreigners alike.
END OF VOYAGE.
Naples. March 5-The world famous
Bay Of Naples with the no less fam
GUS city distributed about the mann
moth horseshoe formed by the shores
and with gloomy mcn3cing old We
suEius easily recognizable ia the near
hN bdckgrouud-Co into view early
this morning. Here the Pilgrims are
reinforced by the arrival of two 9TH
or salt LalSers, Horace B. and Frank
IT. Whitney Mormon missionaries,
from Austria and Germany. the first
just released, the second ON a leave
of absence, and both fresh from "a
memorable trip to Mcssiua and Reggie
where they spent day and "a night.
They went down from Naples ou a
venture expecting To be apit 10 secure
some sort of accommodation at one
OF the towns. But the dcsolatiOn is
still SD complete and the work of re-
construction stin $50 little advanced
that such a thing as a hotel or lodg-
ing house was not to be found and
the two boys with several other trav-
cling companions, had TO make their
own bed in a boNcar which they were
fortunate enough 20 find I'm San Clio
yauui and 20 subsist on oranges and
figs ull they could get back 20 civil
ization The estimates are that 90 600
bodies set remain I'm the ruins. and the
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-04-03

Home cooked food, quick service q
East Third South
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-07-21
ORvILLE WRIGHT
MAKES NEW RECORD

washington. July 20.--Establishing
a new record for aviation in America.
Orville wright, in the Wright acre.
plane. late today at Fort Myers made
q spectacular fight of one hour. twen-
ty minutes and forty-five seconds du-
ration.
The longest previous flight was OF
seventy-four minutes made by Mr..
Wright at Fort Myer last fall.
During the entire fight the machine
was under perfect control, though sew
eral times 1t appeared to the specta-
tors to be on the point Of diving for
ward. Several times people were given
an exhibition which Incurred the most
daring feats of aviation yet accom-
pIished. and at Its conclusion. mighty
cheer went up.
The machine Travelled about seventy
miles, II was led by Wilbur Wright,
and at one time during the flight, the
height attained. between 2e0 and ESQ
feet exceeded the highest point ever
reached by a heavier-than-air machine
on this continent.
The most wonderful part of the flight
was the execution of three complete
figure eights."
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-07-21
MoORs LOSE TO SPAIN
AFTER DESPERATE FIGHT

Mel,na July 2o.-The attack by Moor
ish tribesmen made on the Spanish
forces here last Saturday afternoon
was executed under cover OF feint on
the front. against the Spanish fank.
,rhe irst charge was repulsed. but In
the evening a more violent assault was
made for the purpose Of capturing the
Spanish battery.
The oors displayed great courage
ana skillful tactics. They rushed in
IN small squads and many OF the
tribesmen succeeded in getting Through
the barbed wire entrenchment where
thev fell at the mouths OF the cannon.
after hand to hand nghting. II was
> O'Clock on Sunday morning when the
Moors finally retired. The Moors num-
bered 5000 while the French ana Span
ish forces were composed OF 2.o0o mon,
General Marina, commander OF the
Spanish force In Morocco, was In the
thick Of the struggle encouraging his
men, who fought heroically. Capt
0uiloche and Major Roya both were
killed while defending the battery.
the MoorP bore of several Bodies with