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The state herald., 1909-04-30

the death Of the great Sioux chief Philanthro-
pists In the east who had seen an Indian
tepee insisted that Sitting Bull was murdered and
that the blood OF the savage was upon the head
Of the nation.
1t was left to Col. Edward G. Fechet now pro-
fessor of military science at the University OF
Illinois, to learn the truth OF the shooting OF Sit.
ting Bull and to give knowledge OF II to the peo.
pie Col. tthen captain) Fechet made OF the
hardest rides known to the troops OF the plains
before he secured the facts in the case OF the
passing OF the great Sioux chief to the happy
hunting grounds.
Sitting Bulls home was in log hut the
Standing Rock Indian reservation OF North
Dakota In the summer OF 1890 he gath
cred many OF his braves about him
and told them in picturesque Sioux language
that Messiah was to come who would lead the
Sioux nation to victory; that the whites would be
annihated: that the buffalo would come back.
and that the red man would once more take pos
session OF the earth.
Through the medicine men Sitting Bull worked
30 upon the feelings and the superstitions OF his
warriors that they came to believe that by wear
Ing certain garments which were called ghost
shirts their bodies would be safe from the bullets
Of the soldiers.
When Gen Miles learned OF the teachings OF
Sitting Bull and OF their rapid spread. the chiefs
arrest was ordered Accordingly Indian police
led by Lieut.. Bull Head and Sergt. Shave Head
dispatched from Fort Yates to arrest the
chief at his log hut miles away. Capt Fechet OF
tho Eighth cavalry was ordered with his com
mand. consisting OF two troops. and II memory
serves. two lieht field pieces TO make n night
march to Oak Creek. about rs miles from Sitting
Bulls house. there to receive the prisoner when
he was turned over by Lieut.. Bull Head.
Capt. Fcehet and his men reached the rcndez
vous Mt t:30 a. m on one OF the coldcst mornings
of n Dakota December day. There sign
Of the Indian police. nor yet OF the scout which
Bull Head was To send In advance to inform
the cavalry officer OF his coming.
Fochcts soldier instinct told him Mt that
there must be trouble. His men Ind had the
hardest kind OF n night ride. but they were will
Ing. and he pushed forward rapidly. After he
had made several miles he was met by scout
who was riding like mad. The runner told Fcchet
that nil the Indian police who had gone to arrest
Sitting Bull had been killed by the ghost dancers.
and that thcro were thousands upon thousands
OF them fully armed and In their war paint ready
for battle.
Fcchet looked over his small command and
" mt ahead nt full Rallop. his only thought being
10 ravo such OF the policemen ms might be alive.
and giving no heed to the other thought that
ahead OF him might be overwhelming numbers
Of tho savngos and tho fate OF Custer II was
. terrible rido from that time on.
when tho morning was little advanced tho
men OF tho command heard firng. which seemed
10 come from different points. on they went un.
III they came to the brow Of the hill. Below
The state herald., 1909-04-30
Special Round Trip Homeseekers
Rates to New Mexico and Texas.

On the first and third Tuesdays Of
each month. during the entire year.
the Colorado & Southern Railway will
sell round trip Ilomeseekers' tickets
to a great many points In New Mexico
and Texas at one fare plus $500 for
the round trip. Final limit twenty-five
days. allowing liberal stopoyer privil
eyes. For detailed information. rates
etc. call on the Colorado a Southern
agent. or address T. T., Fisher. General
Passenger Agent. Denver. Colorado.
The state herald., 1909-04-30
WHAT coLoRs SHALL F, USE,
This Question ls Important In Painting
q House or Other Building.

A proper color scheme is extremely
important in painting a house. It
makes all the difference between a
really attractive home and one at
which you wouldn't take second
glance. And 1t makes big difference
in the price the property will bring on
the market.
As to the exterior, n good deal de-
pends upon the size and architecture
OF the house, and upon its surround
ings. For n good interior effect you
must consider the size of the rooms,
the light, etc.
You can avoid disappointment by
studying the books of color schemes
for both exterior and interior painting,
which can be had free by writing Ma
tional Lead Company, 1902 Trinity
Building, New York, and asking for
Houseowner's Painting Outfit No. 40.
The outfit also includes specifications,
and simple instrument for testing
the purity of paint materials. Pure
White Lead which will stand the test
in this outfit will stand the weather
test. National Lead Company's ia.
nous Dutch Boy Painter trademark
on the keg is guarantee of that kind
Of white lead.
The state herald., 1909-04-30
The Reverend and the Irreverent.

Bishop Doane OF Albany. n. Y. who
wears a shovel hat and leggings and
is accused Of signing himself William
OF Albany" was guest at dinner
where the irreyerent DR.. Hosmer was
also dining.
They sat down. Il suppose" said
the bishop. that shall ask grace"
but why. my dear bishop" inter
posed Hosmer; why talk shop at the
tabley'-Saturday Evening Post.
The state herald., 1909-04-30
Impending Strife.

Il want TO buy a clarionct." said the
man with stecly look in his eye.
All" said the dealer in musical
wares, here Is perfect instrument,
absolutely true In tone"
y don't want II. want one that'll
produce nothing but blue notes. There's
man next door who is studying the
trombone. I'm going TO play the clar.
ionet In selfdefense."
The state herald., 1909-04-30

IN that Dakota fight The fight between Col Forsythes
men of the Seventh cavalry and the band of Big Foot
the Sioux the result of the ghostdance which
had been started and ostered by the chief Sitting
Bull. on whose hand the blood of Custer
Sitting Bull shot and killed by Indian police while
resisting arrest but he killed late prevent
spread Of the doctrine which he preached which had
run like pI airie fire among the of his nation
There were all sorts of stories circulated concerning
The state herald., 1909-04-30
DrNvEn MARKETS. Arm earn.
Cattle.
sheep.

Good hogs ...,,,...,..',,,'''-souI-
The state herald., 1909-04-30
t.rptp.

wheat. choice milling, per 100 lhr
isso rye Colorado. bulk. per 100 ihH
iiio Oats. bulk. Idaho No white.
81 9hi same IN sacks f3i0 Nebraska
giasi IN Hacks. iilli corn chop.
sacked ~ 10 litan colorado per 100
lbs, ~ 90, Rolled oats, rWt fi3A
Fihkrd barley. rwt. ttEs
The state herald., 1909-04-30

the attention and
the interest but for
the moment. No
easterner ever gave
full credit to the Of
flcers and the men
of the United States
The state herald., 1909-04-30
Hay

Upland, per ,9g,. ii5,ii9ggic.5o. ..sc.
straw. t6.b007h0i South Park wtre
grass, is0.o08si.o0
The state herald., 1909-04-30
: ZIow )

Of In
dian wars fade rapidly from the
minds of all persons who were
not actively engaged in the hos
tilities. In the east the troubles
in the past on the frontier held
The state herald., 1909-04-30

army who faced danger after
danger and withstood hardship
after hardship with precious lit
tie hope Of any reward save the
consciousness of duty well done.
1t Is probable that not one
person in hundred can name
tho battle fought only 1S years
ago and in which the casualties
to the small force of the regu-
lar army engaged amounted to
DO men killed and wounded.
That battle was the battle OF
Wounded Knee, and to-day it
is nearly lost to the recollec.
tion of the masses. There are
several officers now stationed
in Washington who had a part
The state herald., 1909-04-30

them at a distance
was the house Of
Sitting Bull. and in
front Of II. some
hundreds of yards
away. was a horde
of ghost dancers en-
gagged in emptying
their rifles into the
log building. from
which came n feeble
The state herald., 1909-04-30
ANOTHER BORING QUESTION.

81 say. pa, is man from Poland
called Pole?"
Yes, my SON."
"Then, pa. why isn't a man from
Holland called Hole?"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-07-01
New Bank Headquarters.

The Ithaca National BarS viii soon
be located "a rs own building al the
corner Of Centerand Pine streets The
formal opening of the banks head
quarters win take place Saturday of
this week, when the officers will take
pride iu showing their patrons through
the best arranged banking Offices in
Gratiot county. The burglar proof
alarm system which protects the
valuables at night is a wonderful piece
of mechanism and will be appreciated
bv the patrons OF the institution.
Elsewhere in this issue we present
TO our readers two di rerent views of
the interior of the new banking room
which was designed bv Architect f..
NJ Wood of this ely.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-07-01
SOLD HIS FEED BARN.
On Monday EnOS Pardee Of Pine River
Became The Owner Of The
|. NJ. SWEET FEED BARN
And Mr.. Sweet Became the Owner l20 Acres Of
the Best Farm Land In Pine River.

An important property transfer too k
place last Monday, when L. NJ Sweet
sold to MIR Enos Pardee of Pine River
township. his feed stable on East
Superior street. in this city. Mr.
Sweet moved to Alma in February.
1905 and by close attention to work
and watching the details of his busi-
ness has greatly enhanced the value of
the feed barn pToperty. which figured
in the deal at better than Sl2, 900
In the deal Mr.. Sweet becomes the
owner of 100 acres of land lying one
half milo north of Forest Hill and
known as the Doan farm. together
with all the stock. tools, crops. etc.
thereon. The many friends of Mr.
Sweet and family will be pleased tC
know that thew intend to contineue
making Alma their home Mr. Sweet
having hired help to DO the farm
work. while he assumes general SUPER
vision. going back and forth daily
during the crop season
Mr. Pardee. who is the present
owner OF the feed barn is one of the
well known residents of tins PORTION
of the county and his friends both
here and elsewhere wish for him the
same degree of success that has been
attended by his predecessor. MIR
Sweet
In leaving tLe business with which
be has been identified fol the nast foul
wears. Mr.. Sweet deesires through
the Record to thank has friends anc
patrons for their patronage ard be-
speaks for his successor. SIR Farde'
"a continuance Of the Same.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-07-01
ResIanalIon Of the Pastor.

Rev Robert Elder late pastor of
the First Baptist church Of Alma.
Mich resigned his pastoraie about
three months ago to take etiec the-last
of june. 1903. and preached his last
sermon here SUNDAY evening june 2l
Monday morning following he left
Anna for MS Gather's home in New
York Citv, where be viii take "A rest.
al least for the present
He has preached at Alma about
three wears. and verv accep-
tahiy 10 ne church. havine left a re-
marNahlv GOOD Impression uDln the
church ether chnrches ministers and
Bible readers. as one OF the ooss theo-
logical students and Bible interp -eters.
with language 10 make his meaning
plain. that has ever occunied the
Baptist pulpit Of Alma. +. p
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-07-01
Eannn.Smlih NnnIlaIS.

Last week Wednesday at eleven
o clock, Rev Waldron of Ithaca. pro-
nounced the words that united in mar
riage Miss Lena Eagon of Alma. and
Mr.. e. G anith of Atlanta, Mich.
Miss Eagon has many friends in Alma
and Mr. Smith is well known in this
county, having previously taught
school at ST. Louis and practiced law
at Elsie After q short wedding trim
the newly married couule 20 to
Atlanta to make their Home where
Mr.. Smith is am attorney at law
a nuu sr Of Miss Eagons St Louis
friends not knowing of her marriage
came over to Alma one night this
week 10 surprise her and were them
selves surprised to find their friend
not only married but gone
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-07-01
Death Oi Frank Fitzgerald.

The death of Frank Fitzgerald came
as shock to his friends. not-with-
standing the fact bis death WAS ex-
peted, he having been sueifcrer from
tuberculosis of the lungs for the past
two years. He was born in Alma.
December 23rd. 1881 and died at the
home of his father in Pine River
township. June 81 1901. His mother
Mrs Sarah Glavin Fitzgerald died.
when Frank was little baby. He
was surrounded with everv thing
that might add to his comfort and
relief and his last davs were made
peaceful and happv. nv the kindness
and attention of his parents. and his
manv friends He leaves his father
and step-mother and baby sister.
Mildred His funeral was held from St
Patrick's church Wednesday morning
10: 80, Rev. Father Mulvev sang a
REQUIEM High Mass, after which he
delivered fine sermon.
The pallbearers were John Carroll,
James Duffy. Tone Florian. Fred Van
denmark Frank Desmond and Pat
MURRAY. The many handsome floral
pieces we're evidence of the high
esteem in which Frank was held in
the community. K
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-07-01
PATTENG||L REUNION
Held at the Beautiful Farm Home Of
lothian Allen.
IN EMERSON TOWNSHIP ON
Friday, June 25,-0ne Hundred and Ten Sal
Down to Supper.

The Pattengill reunion has become
one of the annual events looked toward
TO by many of the people of GratiOt
county. This year the gathering was
held at the home of Jotham Allen in
Emerson. and the guests began TO ar
rive eallv in the afternoon of the day
set apart for the reunion.
At six O'Clock in the aftern oon one
hundred and ten guests sat down to
a sumptuous repast comprising the
good things furnished bv those
present, in addition to which large
freezer of ice cream was consumed
Following the supDer hour songs were
sung. stories told and letters from
absent ones read 1t was nearly ten
o'cl ock before the company dispersed
TO meet next year with Mr.. and Mrs
Albert Vance. The 1909 reunion is
said to have been one of the
pleasntest yet given. the credit for
which is largely due to the efforts
of the host and hostess Mr.. and Mrs
Jotham Allen.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-07-01
The ALMA TIGERS.
Alma Has Lively Base Ball Team Composed
Of GentIemanly BOys.-Are winners, Too.

Alma has had many base ball nine
but never club the equal of 1909
Tigers" in point of age and ability
with the ball and bat The Record
photo of these hustlefs 10 its readers.
who will APPRECIATE the merits of the
boys when thew know that they have
won 8 out of ~ games played during
the season just closed .. $ Slater
is the coach and in him every mem ber
of the team have implicit confidence.
The following Sketch Is furnished
by one of the members of the team
"A fast and classy l6 wear old team
of which the citizens of Alma may
well be proud. A team that can give
any team game anywhere, at any
time, unuer the coaching and
managing of o. S. Skaters. The team
has developed quickly into a winning
combination, manv thanks are extend
ed to the manager by the team. for
his great help and coaching. With
Cow1ry in the box and Weaver
behind the bat, or with Weaver In the
box and Lutz behind the bat battery
is complete, which will make the best
of hitters shiver This is proved bv
the number OF strike-outs recorded
to each twirler But not only does the
pitchers deserve credit. hut the inheld
has been quick and alert arrange
ment always after the ball. only once
did the infeld wabble This in the
St Louis game which WAS won bv
st. Louis IS to A. However Charlie
Oleany. Owen Bush. GERMANY schaefer
and George Moriaritv. would have not
been exuected 90 play uncer such con-
ditions as our iaield ran up against
Tho out. deld. comuosaa ct foag
men have beea b the game all the
while, ALWAYS backing the bases and
cutting Off runs on every hand
The team is not compasea of one
man stars. sll being about in the same
class. thus leaving NO week spot,
against which the opponents coull
lsveg their attack Tho Record ano
liae up 90 date was as follows
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-07-01
SEEGAILLER BROS. & STUCKEY.
That Is The Name Of The NeR Grocery Firm
Located In Alma.

Tomorrow, Friday July 2. the
store room vacated bv the Lee Mercan-
tile Co. last winter as a grocery, viii
be opened and a cash grocery onened
by the above named firm The
gentlemen are Young in years bat olo ia
experience iu the line of business thew
are to conduct ln this city
Tne management OF the business
will be iu the hands of Mr. stuckee "a
former Gratiot county boy, who was
born IN New haven township. where
he resided until going TO Cadillac a
few wears ago. Tho store viii paw the
farmers the same nrice ia cash for his
butter and eggs as they viii ia trade
and guarantee The highest market
price. They also intend to sell butter
and eggs at retail for the same puce
naia Che farmer See their advertise
ment elsewhere in this papsr
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-07-01
Popular Alma Teacher.

complete surprise was ten dered
Miss Dessa Callahan bv the patrons
and pupils of district No 3. Newark
township. A recepion was given for
her at the home of MIR and Mrs. NJ
k. Lenely, A sumptuous dinner was
served consisting of chicken. noodles.
salads. pine-spples and ether dainties
to which all did annie justice. Shs
was presented in behalf of the patrons
with beautiful hand painted water
set in memory of the love and esteem
held for her because she had labored so
faithfully for the school children dur
Ing the past wear.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-07-01
Defeat Met Them Al Elm Hall.

Alma's recently organized base ball
team went 20 Elm Hall Yesterday and
returned after having played AN eleven
inning game and been defeated by a
sore of to T. The Elm Hall battery
was composed of MessIs. Davidson,
johnson and Lavoy. the Alma battery,
McCaulev and Anderson. Brecken.
ridge PLAYS Alma next week on Davis
field and General Manager Dunham
says the Alma people will have an
opportunity at that time to see fast
ball.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-07-01
EIkS' Lodge At Mount Pleasant.

A Lodge of Elks with forty two
charter members has been instituted at
Mt. Pleasant. About ono hundred
Elks from Saginaw, Grand Rapids
and other points were present. Off
GERS eleced are Exalted ruler. Josiah
Harper. past exalted ruler of Calumet
leading knight G. A. Kellogg; royal
knight. Ivan Wellington; lecturing
knight. II. G. Miller; secretary John
Swan; treasurer. f J. Dittlonn tvler,
S. E Defoe: trustees H. A. Foster
ii. +. ChatterdoE ard l.. n. Marsh
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-07-01
CHARLOTTE N. SMITH.
Died Sunday Evening At The Home Of Her
Parents, Aged l9.

That dread disease, consumption.
again entered the home of our
towns people. Mr. and Mrs f. w
Smith and as result. SUNDAY evening
at Gals. their daughter. Charlotte
closed her eyes in that long sleep from
which none awaken on this earth.
Miss Smith was born in Coldwater
March lst, 1890. and with her parents
moved to Alma in 1902 OF bright
cheerful disposition she made many
friends among her school mates, and
teachers aud il was with great regret.
not only bv her friends but herself as
we'll. that last fall she was comuelled
to quit school and commence to fight
the threatened disease, All that
medical aid could do was done. the
out door treatment was tried hut all to
no purpose and she gradually grew
weaker anG weaker until Sunday even
ing. when death came TO her relief.
Miss Smith was a member of the
Methodist church. a regular attendant
at the Sunday school, Epworth League
and other church services,
The funeral, which was held
Tuesday at the NJ. E. church. being
in charge of the pastor Rev j NJ
Wolfe. and the body laid at rest in
Riverside cemetery beside her sister
Mabel, who died in Feruary, 1907
Her parents ana a brother and sister
are left to mourn her death.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-07-01
WEDNESDAY MORNING WEDDING.
Frank Jeffrey and Miss Viola Best Married
at ST. MaFyS Churh.

In the presence of only the intimate
friends of the bride aud groom, Father
Mulvev. WedneSsdav morning at six
O'Clock AT st. Mary church. SAID the
words that united for life the lives
of MIR. Frank Jeffrey aud Miss Viola
Best Mr.. Jeifrev Is in the employ
of the Skirt Co. and ne and his
bride will make Alma their home
The mRnv frinds of Mr.. and Mrs.
Jeffrev's S extend congratulations
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-07-01
Shepherd viii Bond.

The election in Shepherd last Mon
day. to decide upon the question of
bonding In the sum OF 81. 900. for the
purpose of completing the electric
light ard water plant. was a decided
victory for those favorinG the project.
the vote being as follows;
Water Works. 100 Yes: 2s No
Electric Light. ih6 Yes. 32 No.
In all isa votes were cast. two of
which were thrown out.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-07-01

Hon. a. X. Doughertv of Elk Rapids
one of the staunchest republicans of
the eleventh congressional district. ex-
member of the state legislature and
for twelve years postmaster of his
homo city. celebrated his golden wed
ding anniversary, Monday of this
week. MIR. and Mrs Dougherty have
manv friends throughout the state
who join with their Antrim cou nty
friends In extending congratulations.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-07-01
BASE BALL GAME.
Breckenridge Defeats Elm Hall by a Score
Of Two TO One.

\ game of ball, last Saturday. be-
tween the Breckenridge and Elm Hall
teams drew a good sized crowd and
the game was full OF interest from
start to finish The final score was
Breckenridge two. Elm Hall one.
Batteries Elm Hal Johnson and
Lanshaw Ereckearioee- Vibbock and
pullisan
Elm Hall is scheduled TO play Mon.
dev july 5 at tlz's Grove
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-07-01
FRAaER and ALLEN LOT SALE.
The Sale Of Village Lots al Shepherd Last
Saturday Draws a Crowd

The Auction sale of lots held in
Shepherd Saturday by Messrs FFaker
and ALLEN Of this CITY with Pugh q
Pugh the Toledo. auctioneers in
charge was well attended considering
the extreme heat OF the day One
hundred and fourteen lots were in
the plat which was offered for sale.
seyeuty-two OF which were sold before
the sale was closed. That the sale of
these lots. many of which will be
built upon az once. viii prove a good
thing for the residents of Shepherd.
goes without saving
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-07-01
Case OF Mushroom Poisoning.

Charles Harlock and family were
poisoned Wednesday evening as a result
of eating mushrooms gathered from
their garden. Strong emetics and the
assistance of a physician brought the
family through. Mushrooms will. un-
doubteely, be tabooed in Mr.. Harlock
family hereafter.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-07-01
Sdrt For Home.

The Misses Velma and Mary Sharp
will sailed from Bremen SATURDAY. of
this week on the steamer Fredrick Der.
Grose, of the North German Lloyd
line of steamers for Hoboken. where
they will be met nv their brother. Mr..
Lester Sharp. who is now in this city.
The ladies will reach Alma sometime
about the middle of July.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-07-01
MuzzIe Your DOgS.

Ordinance No. 81 requires all dog
owners to muzzle their dogs from June
10th to September 10th. The dog war
den is required to take charge of all dogs
not so muzzled. This ordinance will be
enforced.
E. p. Engleman. Dog Warden.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-07-01
ELY BREWBAKER GETS A JOB.
The Sanitarlum Has Been Placed In lis Hands
As Receiver.

Last week the Detroit Trust com
pauy filed bill of foreclosure against
the Alma Sanit8rium coumDsnv in the
circuit court in chancery for the sum
of Sl25 600 Tha trust company also
asked chat q RECEIVER ho apnointed md
Judge Searl designated Ely Brew baker
of Alma. for the pos.tion
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-07-01
Miller Bros. The GrOCerS.

Call YOUR attention to their adver-
tisement on page FIVE (5) of this paper
and want Won to see what a dollar
spent at their store will do for you.
Reso their advertisement and proft
thereby.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-07-01

Count, school Commissioner G. F.
Pike Is attending the summer school
at M Pleasant
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-07-01

Mr. Ely assumed the responsibilities
of the Office of state Highway Commits
sioner at twelve O'Clock last night. His
term of Office is for four wears.