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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-05-20

council of the city of Midland and the
township boards of Union and Chip
pewa. and all the boards of the town
ships between the county line and
Midland have had similar applications.
These franchises, under the new con-
stitution, must be voted upon by the
people Of the cities and townships
through which the lines of this COM
PAW are to pass
The council and town boards will
take action at their next meetings and
undoubtedly all will submit the
question of granting the franchise to
the vote of the people soon.
The dams of this company will
aggregate 1919 feet fall between this city
ard Midland. There is in additional
fourteen feet fall not taken up bv the
dams. Thus it is seen that the Chip
pewa has fall of 1877 feet between
this city and it's mouth. 1t is not a
slow running stream by any means.
The five dams will have 30 81,
23, % and % feet head which will
generate an immense amount of cleo
trical current which will he distribut-
ed over the valley and utilized
wherever needed. Houses, barns.
factories. and in fact every conceiv-
able use of the huid will he developed.
Feed grinders. churns. pumps. thresh
ing machines. cutting boxes, etc.
etc. will use it on farms, while in the
cities everything that REQUIRES power
and light will get a cheap service.
There is an unlimited use that will
result from this development CT
electric power.
The company has passed the prospec-
tive stage and now are getting up TO
the business and the men interested lend
an air of substantially that agues
well for the development of the
project in fact. They are j. L.
Hudson of Detroit. president: w. F.
Davidson of Port Huron. treasurer
j. III. Smith of Port Huron. secretary
Other Detroit and Port Huron people
are interested in the success of the
project
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-05-20

Mr.. Gates of the Chicago 7. M.
c. A. SAYS of him: al regard Mr..
Raymond Robins as one OF the most
loyal, unselfish and efficient citizens
that we have in Chicago to-day.
From all that have been able to
see of his work, it seems to me that
he is devoting himself with rare
conservation to the. cause OF his fel-
low-men. As a speaker he is force
full and stimulating. He sometimes
arouses opposition, but he invarl-
ably makes people think. He has
vivid manner of dealing with con-
crete facts that never fills to inter
est mis- hearers. wish we had
more like him."
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-05-20
Raymond Robins

IS to be the speaker at the com
mencement exercises of the Kinder
garten Department.
Gle has a message and our
country needs it," is the statement
of DIR. Newell Dwight Hills in
speaking of Mr.. Robins. Mr.. Rob-
ins is well known in Chicago as a
practical politician, social worker,
civic reformer, member of the
school board and lecturer on social
and civic subjects. The young ladies
of the class are fortunate in secur-
this forceful and interesting
speaker. Mr.. Robins will lecture
on "The Ultimate Sanctions for
Life"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-05-20

Mrs. l. n. Shepherd passed away at
her home at Shepherd last Thursday
morning after residence in Isabella
county of forty-fve wears. Catherine
Neely was born in jackson county.
July s. 1888. and in 1864 married Isaac
n. Shepherd and has resided in Coe
since that date.
Five children were born TO them,
four of whom are living John l.. of
Detroit, w. 1. n. of Shepherd. Mrs.
Jennie L. Savers of Detroit. Annie X
Schweier of Sheph
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-05-20

Among the numerous railroad i'm
provements for Michigan as result
of the tunnel under the river at De-
troit. which will be completed next
wear. another has just come 70 light in
the form of an announcement which
SAYS that the Grand Rapids division of
the Michigan Central running from
Jackson to Grand Rapids is to he re.
built and double tracked. and to run
fine passenger trains between these two
important cities of the state.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-05-20
Care of Orchards.

Give several civilizations with a
harrow until the early part of July
and at the last one sow seeds of some
the cover crop broad cast. There are
manv plants that are useful for the
purpose. Some of them are the clover,
the Mammoth and Crimson are usual
lv the best The vetches are very
good. but have to be plowed under
early in the spring and the seed Is
somewhat expensive A combination
of common field peas and barley is
also good. Soy beans are successful in
the north, especially the early varities.
All of these plants are nitrogen
gatherers and add nitrogen to the soil.
Some of the neutrality-suspicious. crops are
rye. barley. oats and buckwheat; OF
these the buckwheat is probably the
best
The usual quantity of seed to use
per acre is of Mammoth or Alsyke
clover, ~ pounds; Crimson clover.
|
field meas. ~ bushels buckwheat. J
bushel; rye, IL bushel; barley and
peas, each bushel
The advantage of cover crop are.
to check the growth of the trees in late
summer so they go into winter in
hardy conditions to prevent washing
Af hn fal
rains and upon loose soils or where
the slope Is sharp. this is an import
ant factor. and one Uf the greatest
arguments for the use of cover crop;
to assist in holding the leaves that
will decay and be plowed under: TO
hold the snow which NAV prevent in
jury to the roots. and to add humus
to the soil. On light thin soils the
supply of humus soon becomes ex
hausted IL can he supplied by the
application of BARNARD manure, but
il is cheaper and easier to supply ii
bv use of cover chop.
BY using heterogeneous plants for the
cover crop. nitrogen will be added TO
the soil. These plants have the power
of collecting nitrogen from the air,
storing it in nodules, and when they
are plowed under and decay. this
nitrogen becomes available as plant
food Nitrogen is an expensive ferti-
Iizer to buv. and with a good cover
crop. there will he no need to secure
a further supply.
Spraying must be made a regular
practice The neglected trees have
probably sheltered insects and diseases
for some years that must be subdued
by thorough and regular spraving.
These are general directions for i'm
proving an orchard that has not been
paving for itself Good judgement
must be used in all the operations.
Do not carry any one opera uion to ex-
cess or TO the Neglect 1T others. he
trees are being stimulated along
several lines as pruning. cultivating
fertilizing aud spraying, and each
must he an accompaniment to the
others.
Success depends upon manv things
but the first is the man. 10 undertake
this work in half-hearted way will
success.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-05-20

which they were required to eat.
This was looked upon as an impos-
ition until someone suddenly dis
covered that the whole affair was
made of ice cream. This good news
being passed around, the "pIants"
were disposed of without further
trouble. With a generous invita-
ton to come again, the girls de-
clared their second annual open
house at an end.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-05-20
Alma Co lege
Interesting items taken from the
newsy Albanian.
COED OPEN HOUSE.

The second annual open house
at Wright Hall so far outstripped
anything heretofore seen in the
open house business that it is in a
class by itself. Literally blown
through the front door by the usual
west wind, the guests found them
selves in an'ideal dreamy fairy-land,
greeted by real COED fairies act
ing as guests. The large reception
room wasn't even recognized by
the Friday night stidy, much less
the ordinary mortal whose &C
quaintance involves the opening re-
ception and mass meetings only.
Butterflies fitted about in gaudy
colors and a screen of coIored tissue
paper tloated overhead. Beneath,
"the green grass grew all around" y
and here and there were wells of
cool mineral water and bits of rural
scenery. On one side was the
throne of the Fairy Queen, which
was not revealed in all of its cleo
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-05-20
SmaSheS All Records.

As an all-around laxative tonic and
health builder no other pills can com
pare with DIR. Kings New Life Pills.
They tone and regulate stomach, liver
and kidneys, purify the blood, streng-
then the nerves; cures Constipation
Dyspepsia, Biliousness, Jaundice. Head
ache, Chills and Malaria Try them
CSC at 9. +. Browns.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-05-20
Cold Tea Will DO.

Hereafter when one takes a trip
from Frankfort to Toledo over the Ann
Arbor railroad. If he desires bottle
of Pabst with his dinner, or lunch.
he will have to cut it out" except
for five mile ride cross the northwest
corner of Manistee county. or while
he is passing through Shiawassee
county or through the last two
counties on the road. Washtenaw and
Monroe. All other counties through
which the road passes are now dry. =
Cadillac News
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-05-20

trio splendor, however, until the
close of the evening.
Willing guides were ready and
anxious to show one about and no
point of interest was missed, from
the faculty room, on the first floor,
to the play room on the fourth.
Every one was assured that the
rooms appeared as they always APP
pear-and an attractive suite they
were. Nothing is prettier than a
real college girls room in a real col
lege girls dormitory. All were
thrown wide open and displayed to
the bashful gaze of the young men.
A verse of poetry at each door re-
vealed the occupants name and
peculiarities. All were clever and
afforded no end of amusement.
On the fourth floor all available
space was turned into a child's play
ground. Swings, -totters, roll
Ter skates, carts, bicycles, and no
end Of playthings were called into
use for the amusemento of the crowd.
Some bumped their shins on the
teeter-totter, some whacked their
elbows trying to skate, while still
others increased their bump of wis
dom by humping their heads on
the rafterS in their wild delight at
swinging the highest and Getting
the old cat die" Gallant youths
Gran under" and many wild
shrek and hurried flutter of skirts
brought back the happy days of
childhood, when love was young.
Then when everyone had seen
everything that was to be seen and
had played everything there was
TO be played, all fouli their way
back to fairyland, where the big
show was to be produced.
And it equaIIed expectations. The
Fairy Queens throne was sudden
ly Illuminated with electric splen-
dor, and from the delveS of the deep
and tangled forest there danced, in
festive array, merry band of
fairies, beautiful to behold. After
amusing themselves with a pretty
dance, the queen mounted her
throne and the fireworks began.
1t seems that each fairy had been
commissioned with special guard
ianShip over some foundering but
hopeful Stidy, or something equally
as interesting. Each had detailed
reports to render to the queen, in
the main argument of which were
revealed many pretty romance
and quaint episode. Even the fac
ulty, in spite of their stern presence,
had been spied upon and the re-
suits boldly spoken. Any number
of the students got theirs, each hit
being worked in so adroitly and
with such good humor that the con-
tinued laughter but indicated how
good naturally they were taken.
Then efter all had reported, another
dance of the fairies was INDUCED
in before they disappeared, each to
her laborS.
Before leaving, however, each
was served a whole daisy plant
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-05-20
The Service Is Growing.

According to the report of the post
Office department. made public MAY
ist up to April 80. 1909. there were
received by the department 50, 522
petitions for rural service upon 10, 755
of which adverse reports were made.
On Nav |, 1909. there were in
operation 40. 525 rontes, served nv
40. 392 carriers. OF the |, 500 petitions
pending, 10 have been assigned for
June l, one for June ID,
and i16 for July 1. 1909. leaving 1854
Enacted upon.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-05-20
Advertised Letters.

Advertised list for the week ending
Nav 18th, 1909
Miss Rachel Alderman
Mrs. Kate Allen
Bertha Aldrich
Mr.. Will H. Alteffert
Bert Davis
Jessie b Davis
Miss Barbara Donoghue
Mrs Jennie Gates
Miss Mary Hackett
+. L. Knappen
Mrs Nettie Wells
The above if not called for will be
sent to the dead letter Office May 3lst,
1909. G. F. Brown, p NJ.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-05-20

The Mt Pleasant ENTERPRISE of last
week said The Chippewa Water
Power Company on Tuesday evening
applied to the common council for a
franchise to enter Mt Pleasant with
their electric lines. The application
has been made also to the common
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-05-20
NOTICE OF HEARING CLAIMS BEFORE
COURT

NOTICE or HEARING CLAIMS BEFORE
COURT
First insertion May 3.
STATE OF MICHIGAN. -
GRArIor COUNTY. %
THE PROBATE COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF
CRATIOI.
IN the matter OF the estate of Robert Carpeu-
ter. late of the township OF Seville, in said
county deceased.
Notice is hereby given that -four months from
the 9TH day OF May A. D.. 1909. have been
allowed for creditors to present their claims
against said deceased 10 said court for examina-
ton and adjustment, and that ali creditors of
said deceased are required TO present their
claims to said court, at the probate Office in the
Village of Ithaca in said county. on or before
the 9Th day of September A. ID. 1909 and that
said claims will be heard by said court on Tues
day the 9TH day of September. A. d.. 1909. at
ten O'Clock in the forenoon
Dated May 9TH, A ID. 1909
ISAAC ;. SEAvER
rs7s-st Judge of Probate.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-05-20
ORGANIZED IN 1870
ORDER FOR PUBLICATION.
(First insertion May Isl.
STATE or NTCHIE


THE PROBATE COURT FOR THE COUNTY
sF GRATIOT.
At a session OF said court held at the probate
office in the village OF Ithaca in said county.
the 9TH day Of May, A. D. 1900
Present; Hon. Isaac 5. Seaver, Judge of Pro-
bate.
In the matter of the estate of Robert carpen-
ter, deceased
stephen Carpenter having filed in said
court his petition praying that said court adju-
dictate and determine who were at the time of
his death the legal heirs of said deceased an d
entitled to inherit the real estate of which said
deceased died seized
II is Ordered That the 4th day of June
AID. LOCO at 10 o'clock in the forenoon at said
Probate Office, be and is hereby appointed for
hearing said petition
II Is Further ordered, That public notice there
OF be given by publication of a copy of this or
der, for three successive weeks previous to said
day OF hearing III The Alma Record, a news
paper printed and circulated in said county
true copy. ISAAC ;, SEAVER.
Io7S-3t Judge of Probate.
Milford chronicle., 1909-09-03
BURRSVILLE.

Mr., aud Mrs Michael Lawler. of Philadel.
phia, have returned from visit with Mrs.
LAWYERS foster parents. Mr. and Mrs. John
stephens.
Salisbury Russell and wife, OF philadelphia,
have returned after spending a week with his
mother, Mrs. f. f Russell
Mr.. and Mrs. John w. Paris, Miss Edna
Nichols and Thomas f. Cahall spent several
days OF last week at Bowers Beach
Miss Edna salisbury is spending sometime
with her sister, Mrs. Samuel Price, OF VIII
mington.
Miss Delma Peppers Of Greensboro, is with
her cousin. Miss Mary Porter, for few days.
Mrs. Nora Davis. OF Chrisheld, spent a few
days recently with her brother.J. W. Stephens
Mrs. Mary Hussey, OF Greensboro, who spent
a week with her sister, Mrs. Nancy Scott, left
saturday for Hickman where she will remain
for a few days.
The monthly business meeting and social Of
the Epworth League Society OF Wesley NJ. f.
Church was delightfully."- entertained at the
home OF Mr.. aud Mrs. &. L. Blades on Wednes-
day evening Of last week. A large number OF
members were present and glad to report seven
new oues were put on enrolment. The collec-
ton amounted TO over $500, At late hour
7
Clarence A. Minker wife and son, OF
Chester, and Miss Nora Blades and Harry
Brown. Of wilmington. have returned TO their
homes after weeks visit with Miss Blades
brother, g. l.. Blades.
Tue regular sunday school services at Wesley
NJ. E. Church a. 30 a. m; preaching at 1880
Everyone will always md welcome.
sir. and Mrs. Robert Russell and daughter
are on a visit with his mother, Mrs. f. E.
Russell.
Mrs. NJ. Alice stafford is with Bridgeville
friends.
Mrs. Name Trlce. Of harrington, has return
Cd from visit with her daughter, Mrs. William
simpson, east Of town.
Mrs. Mary c. Paris who spent two weeks
with her mother, Mrs. James Voss, left Fri
lay for her home IN Philadelphia.
Miss win Wilson is with Harrington friends
his week
Mrs. Louenima ID. Pedriek and children Elsie
md Milton, OF Wilmington, aud Miss Bertha !
Dnl. Of Philadelphia who have been on an ex- 4
ended visit with friends IN Ridgley and Cor /
Iowa, arrived here on Saturday, being brought !
iver by Harper Long In his auto.
Mrs Lizzie Woodward ana children, Of I
Baltimore Miss Nell johnson or Depfan. M
md Mrs Robert Thawley aHd son Wesley aud 4
frs. Oakley sparks we're delightfully."- enter
aimed at the home OF Miss Eva ThaWiey on
sunday last
Lyman b Porter Is expecting TO entertain
hree Of bis college friends this week.
Milford chronicle., 1909-09-03

II the Democratic majority of
Kent County Levy Court is sincere
IN its desire to work out reforms in
county government, it has a splen-
did opportunity to put its desires
into practical work, and that with
out the issuing of bonds-a measure
which the democratic members ap-
pear TO be banking at. The plan
is simply to apply the money as now
raised under the McCommons law,
which in brief is raising one dollar
by the county and the State gives
the same amount, for the purpose
Of building improved roads; which
we believe is not carried out in its
full sense by past experience, but
which must now be carried out by
the new Commissioner Of Roads,
created for the especial purpose by
the State to see that all moneys
raised for permanent roads, shall be
for that purpose, under
competent authority. In our
opinion. the State Treasurer would |
bejustifed in with holding the State
until assurance is
given by the Levy Court of Kent
County, that the money will be ap-
piled as the law directs.
Milford chronicle., 1909-09-03
NeiehbOrs Avert Large Fire.

On last Sunday afternoon while J.
Ponder Thomas aud his wife were
away from their home in Milford Neck
a small five year old boy who lives with
them came near causing Mr. Thomas
TO lose all Of his coarse feed, aud it
would have doubtless resulted in the
destruction OF almost everything in the
way Of buildings on the place had not
the neighbors noticed the flames and
hurried TO the scene and acted quickly.
The little fellow was playing in the
straw stacKs near the barn and while
so doing dropped a match which quick
Iy began blazing IN the straw stacks
and for while it looked as if the Ie.
suit would be 9 most heavy loss. II
was very fortunate for Mr. Thomas aud
wife that their neiehbors observed the
flames, and quickly respon led and
gave their aid; and they both wish to
extend TO their ueie hbors and friends.
and all who assisted in subdueing the
flames, their most sincere thanks and
for their heroic work.
Milford chronicle., 1909-09-03
HARRINGTON.

/ William Harrington from the West is visiting
/ Mr. and Mrs. " iliam Purnell.
Mrs. Henry KOpp has returned from lengthy
visit to Wilkes Barre, Pa,
Mrs. Mortimer Galloway, W no was married here
about five years ago, and with her husband went
to california 10 reside died last week Her re-
mains we're brought here and interment made al
Hollywood Cemetery. The funeral was preached
on sunday morning at Bethel Church at which
place she became bride. Mrs. Galloway was an
attractive and highly esteemed young lady and
christian
on Thursday evening at her home Mrs. Ber-
tha Tryce entertained the Bowers Beach party
Of about twenty young matrons and maidens
with their husbands and "beaus". Refresh
ments were served and everybody reported a de-
lightful time
After having spent the month Of August with
her sisters, Mrs. r. W Ross aud Mrs W. C. Gov
erdale, Of Houston Mrs. Clancy has returned to
her home 10 a suburb Of Wilmington.
Mrs James sapp and daughter, Miss Vertie, OF
Milford were the guests Of Mrs. Mary Harriug-
ton on Sunday.
C. A. Minker. Of Modena. Pa, Miss Moro
Blades, OF Wilmington, and George Blades, Of
BuTrsville were the guests OF J. W. Blades Oh
Thursday.
Having spent the month Of August at Reho- 1
both c. f. Gordon and family have returned to
their home.
Mrs Elizabeth Elsenbrey, OF Delmar. has been .
the guest OF Mr. aud Mrs. Charles smith.
Mr.. Warren and Mr.. and Mrs. H, Lynch have .
returned home from Rehoboth.
Miss Mary E. Smith OF Philadelphia is the .
guest OF Mr. and Mrs c. f. Gordon.
Mrs Thomas Kinnamon has been the guest Of
friends In Dover.
Mrs John Booth and Sherman Hubbard are on
the sick list
The srork has visited the home Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Thomas Flemming and left fine baby girl
Mr. and Mrs Charles Phnkil and Mrs Eliza
beth Philkill Of Frenchtown, n. J are guests Of
Mr.. and Mrs. c. f Gordon
Mrs Henry Wix and Miss Olevis Cain. Of Phil
adelphia. are guests Of Mr. and Mrs. James N.
Cam.
Mrs Margaret smith is entertaining her broth
er, Mr Mitchell and others from Maryland.
Mss Elizabeth Shaw who has been away al
school, is home.
Mrs. Henry Money is on the sick list
}. 4. Lo4gfellow is visiting IN Philadelphia
Milford chronicle., 1909-09-03
FREDERICK.

/ our community WAS shocked and saddened
on Monday morning to learn that James A..
Martin had passed away during the previous
night, aged O. years. He was taken IN on sun.
daY with heart trouble, to which he had been
subject several years. Mr. Martin was a retir.
ed farmer having moved here year ago last
January and had the respect Of the entire
community. He was a hne. christian gentle
man and although he missed much Cf the
privileges Of conversation from the ain ction
Of extreme deafness, II did not detract from
his social disposition. He was member OF the
Milford Neck Church in which community be
resided previous to his residence here. Funer.
al services were held on Wednesday afternoon
in Barratrs Chapel. uRev. f. H. Dashiell
officiating at the services. The deceased is sur
vived by widow, a son J Frederick Martin.
two daughters, Mrs. William Davidson of
Bowers, and Miss Ida Martin OF this town.
The bereaved family has the sympathy OF the
entire community. Interment was made in
Barratts' Chapel, Harry f. Mitten directing
the funeral.
Elsie POstles the little daughter OF Mrs Mary
Tribbett passed away after lingering illness
on August 18th. Funeral services were held
on the following Sunday In the 81. +. Church.
Rev. E. Ii. Dashiell conducting the services
Interment was made at Lincoln City, H. f.
Mitten funeral director. The child was thirteen
years Of age, OF a sweet disposition and will be
sadly missed by the bereayed mother.
Miss Lydia Wheatley entertained her young
friends on Wednesday, evening with a party
which was attended by many young people
from the neighborhood. A very pleasant
evening was spent. one Is always sure of a
delightful time at the Wheatley farm, where
the ''old folks" Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Wheatley
are as jolly as the youngest.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wilbur Mcilvalne OF Viola, /
spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. James Frazier. !
Miss Ethel Cook Of New YORK, Is their guest at
present.
AT this writing James Coverdale is very m |
aud no hope entertained for his recovery.
The dredging machine has been working az /
the steamboat wharf making the necessary
excavations to insure better navigation.
Mrs. Lizzie v. Han leaves Thursday for /
wernersville, Pa, to join her sister, Mrs Ruth /
Widen and nephew Alex Virden for several |
weeks Stay there.