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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-05-27
(oFFIcIAL).



Regular meeting of the common coun-
Gil of the city of Alma in the council
rooms on the above date. The council
was called to order by the mayor. Hon
N. +. McClinton.
Present-Alds. Fuller. Ogden, Russell,
FNlfrey, Day, Fullerton and Hannah.
There being a quorum present TIE
council was declared to be in session.
The journal of the preceding session
was read and approved.
On motion of Aid. Pulfrey supported
by Aid. Fullerton, that the report of the
street committee on Zeigenfuss Drain be
accepted and placed on file.
Motion carried.
On motion of Aid. Pulfrey, supported
by Aid. Ogden, that the report of the
committee on park be accepted and that
they accept the proposition of II. A.
Olmstead for s5 for cleaning the park.
Motion carried
On motion of Aid. Day, supported by
Aid. Fullerton, that the park be lighted
until O'Clock p. m. Motion carried.
On motion of Aid. Pulfrey, supported
by Aid. Day, that the committee on
streets and the electric light company
investigate alley on block AZ, Gargett's
add relative to setting electric light
poles. Motion carried.
On motion of Aid. Pulfrey, supported
by Aid. Hannah, that Thomas Myers be
allowed 49, 10 for error on taxes on lot
commencing "a rds II and 20 rds OF sw
cor of NV Ii of NV 4 sec 2, a rds
l6 rds. q rds. 10 rds. to place of be-
ginning.
Motion carried.
Mayor McClinton made the following
appointments:
Appointment for dog warden, E. p
Engleman On motion the appointment
was confirmed.
Appointment for Alderman of Second
ward to fill vacancy, John W. Glass
On motion the appointment was con-
firmed, as follows: Ayes, Aids. Fuller,
Ogden, Pulfrey Fullerton and Hannah.
Nays. Aids. Russell and Day.
John w. Glass having received the
majority of all votes cast, was declared
elected alderman for one year to fill
vacancy.
Aid. Russell offers the following
resolution and moves its adoption; sup
ported by Aid. Fullerton.
To all persons who are delinxuent on
their sidewalk taxes: If they are not
paid before July /, 1909, there will be a
special assessment on the said lots and
the property owners will have to pay
full cost Of walk with ten per cent added
according to ordinance No. 81
Dated Alma, Mich, May 20, 1909.
By order of the Common Council of
the City of Alma.
ID. w. Adams, City Clerk.
Motion carried as follows, ayes, Aid, !
Fuller, Ogden, Russul, Pulfrey Day,
Fullerton and Hannah. Nays, none.
On motion of Aid. Odgen, supported
by Aid. Day, that the question relative
to persons paying part of the city taxes
before Sept. /, 90 be referred 10 the |
city attorney TO be reported at next
regular meeting. Motion carried
On motion of Aid. Day, supported by
Aid. Ogden, that the clerk be instructed
to issue an order to the Alma Grain 81 |
Lumber Co. for s225. to pay water
bill for March,
Motion carried.
On motion of Aid. Day supported by
Aid. Pulfrey, that the following claims
be allowed
GENERAL FUND.
Alma Resord Co. printing ...4 20 |
Alma Grain & Lumber Co oats Is so
On motion of Aid. Day supported |
by Aid, Ogden, that the following
claims be allowed and the clerk instruct
ed to issue orders for the same.
HIGHWAY FUND.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-05-27
Church ncteS.

ST. JOHNS CHURCH.
Friday evensong at 4 80 p. IN. Whit
Sunday, May Both. A celebration of
the Holy Communion at 10 a. III. Sun
day school at 11:15 a. III. Evensong
Z p. III. Strangers welcome.
CHAs. RYAN, Rector.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-05-27
Notice..

To all persons who are deliouent on
their sidewalk taxes: If they are not
paid before july LIST, 1909. there will
be special assessment on SAID lots
aud the property owner will have to
pay full cost of walk with ten per
cent added according to ordinance
number 81.
Dated Alma, Mich. MAY 25, 1909
BY order Common Council of Alma.
ID. w. Adams. City Clerk
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-05-27

Hit by a rock which fell 500 feet.
Delore Lacross, miner, is dead at
Champion.
American millionaires, according to
Guglielmo Ferrero, the Italian histo-
rian. who is now in Paris after a visit
in this country, are the prototypes of
the ancient Greeks. They feel them
selves surrounded by public hostility
and are bound to assume public re-
sponsibilities and vindicate them
selves. He attributes much of the hos
tility to John d Rockefeller to the
fact that he denied himself so thor
oughly to the public Carnegie is pop
uar for the opposite reason.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-05-27

The followirg market quotations are
corrected every Thursday morning:
GRAIN.
Wheat-No. white, 81 54; No. red
s1.54.
Oats-60c.
Shelled corn-S0c.
Beans-Hand picked, per bu. 1925.
Rye-S0c
No. Timothy-sll.0O.
Mixed-s $1,000.
Clover-No. /, $500 per ton.
Straw-s5.00
GLOVER SEED.
June-S4.75 @$5.00 per bushel.
Alsyke-S7.00 per bushel.
Mammoth-s4.75 "a $500 per bushel.
Timothy-1.75 per bushel.
LIVE STOCK.
Corrected by p. I. Banghart.
Hogs-$64 per cwt
Beef Cattle-S3s4@s5.5 80 per cwt.
Sheep-s2.50 q $500 per cwt
Lambs-s5 "a $50 per cwt.
Veal Calves "a a. s. per cwt.
DRESSED MEATS.
Beetle "a 9Kc per pound.
Hogs-SS1c per pound.
Mutton-Sc per pound.
Veal Calves &c per pound.
POULTRY, HIDES, ETC.
Young Chickens, large-l2c.
Hens, large fat-llc per pound.
Ducks, young-9c per-pound.
Geese, alive-SHc per pound.
Fat Turkeys, alive-l2c a. lac per lb
Reef Hides-7c per pound.
Horse Hides-$2 az 2 so.
Deacon Skins-25c.
Calf Skins-9c per pound.
Tallow-4c per pound.
VEGETABLES, FRUITS, ETC.
Corrected by Miller Bros.
Potatoes-65cts per bushel.
PRODUCE.
Butter-lSc@ 20c per pound.
Eggs-l9c @20c per do4-u.
Lard-12c per pound.
Honey-l4c per pound.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-05-27

There are 1870 man employed by the
Ann Arbor railroad in laying new
steel north of this city They are
divided up into four gangs. Al Frank
fort there are forty -one. at Beulah
thirty. at Selma thirtv-six and just
north of this citv there are thirty-two.
Roadmaster Hirt says that the work is
progressing at rspid rate and ex-
poets to have all the steel laid within
six weeks Cadillac News
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-05-27
ELM HALL

Ernest Woodland spent Sunday wit b
Melvin Follick and family
Mrs Walters of Toledo. spent a few
DAYS with friends here last week
VIM Coonrod and Joseph Watkins
were in Detroit Sunday. Mr. Wat
kins is looking for an auto
Bert Travis and wife of Big Rapids.
were called here by the death of his
sister law, Mrs. Harry Schaeffer.
Chas Lullam and wife .of Green
Vile, spent several days with friends
here last week.
AL. Lavoy and ". Lott returned
from Mississippi last week
Seth Rowland and family spent Sat
urday and SUNDAY with relatives near
Breckenridge.
Several from here will attend the
field meet in Alma Friday
The final examinations are being
held at school this week
Maude Lewis, who attended this
school last wear, graduates from the
CRYSTAL Lake school this year,
June 3rd
Memorial services will be held at
the NJ E. church Sunday. May 30tn,
decoration Monday.
Saturday afternoon Dessa Hicks gave
party at her home for a number of
her young friends.
Several farmers have had sheep
killed by dogs lately. They are Chas
o. Sly, Gus. Quick and Elias Van
Leuvan.
The Sumner Center school, of which
Laverne Davis was teacher, closed
FRIDAY with a picnic.
The farmers are rushing the corn
planting now.
o. H. Sly has a new driver
Delbert Hicks has new phone on
the East Sumner line Three rings.
Otto Eggleston is improving in
health
Last Friday evening the people of
Sumner showed their appreciation of
the splendid work done by Harve
Rosa in the school. by giving party
in his honor in the X o. T. NJ NJ
hall The room was tastefullydecorate
and large number were present
Mr. Rosa has resigned his position
that he may better fit himself for that
line of worK The school presented
him with a handsome ring.
Owen Stearns and wife. of Eureka.
spent few days with relatives here,
last week.
SATURDAY. evening as Abner Conner
was going to town. his horse ran away
and was stopped by d farmer near the
village Mr.. Conner got to town all
right but on the return trip the
animals temper had not cooled and
Mr. Conner was again thrown out and
had to walk home He met with no
injury except having his hand bruised
q little.
Joseph Klees and wife were
in Carson City Thursday.
Mrs John Davenport of Riverdale,
has been spending few DAYS with
her mother. Mrs. NJ Stearns.
Geo T. Rexford and wife were
callers in Alma FRIDAY.
Mrs Gladys Joseph and two chill
dran of Saginaw. visited relatives and
friends here few days last week,
returning to her home Saturday even
ing.
Miss Carrie Hunt spent SUNDAY with
her parents at Crystal.
James Duffield and BENZ. Rexford
were In Riverdale Friday.
The Sumner Rural Telephone Co.
No. /. have added two new members.
They are G. n. Black and VIM. II.
Pngsley. The line was completed
Monday.
Irwin Brown has moved to a farm
near Ithaca.
Kate Osterhout spent the week with
her grandparents. Peter Klees and
wife.
Gertie Briggs left SATURDAY. to at
tend the normal department of the
Ferris Institute at Big Rapids
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-05-27
GRANGE HEIGHTS

The dance at the Grange hall FRI
day night was well attended and a
success socially.
Miss Rena Nevens spent Saturday
and Sunday with her aunt. Mrs. Fred
Durkee.
@. s. Ward and wife of Alma, called
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-05-27

Consumers of oranges are promised
big reduction in price The Florida
crop is the largest in ~ wears and
growers in that state have decided to
deal directly with dealer in the future
cutting out the ioubeis profit and
reducing the price 40 cents.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-05-27

Glen NJ. Dubois of the Chearlevoix
Courier. was an Alma visitor Wednes-
day. and made this Office pleasant
call.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-15
Personols.

ing.
 Personals.
 Thomas Cotter of Boston was at his home here to spend Sunday.
 Alderman William A. Dawson is con- fined to the house with grip.
 John Foran of New London spent Sunday at his home in this city. Herbert simonds left Sunday Tor New York. to spend several days. Frank W. ChappeIl of Chaplin was in WilIlimantic on business Saturday. F. L. Wheeler of Eagleville was in Willimantic for a brief stay Saturday. Miss Nellie Mercy of South Willing ton was a Willimantic visitor Satur- day.
 Miss Leila Harrington of Putnam was the guest of Miss Dora Gray over Sunday.
 Orlando P. Smith was the guest of Arthur B. Lincoln or Hartford over Sunday.
 George Cheney of the Yale Medical school spent Sunday at his home in this city.
 Dennis Shea and family returned Saturday night from a two months southern trip.
 Tudva of Probate Merritt welch of
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about a week ago, and died there late Saturday afternoon of kidney trouble. He was a native of Willimantic and lived here up to about seven years ago. He was well known and liked in this city, and was very popular young man, He served in the Spanish Amer ican war with Company D of this city. John J. of Boston and Bartholomew of Providence, and four sisters, Mrs. Rob- ert J. Crawford of this city, Misses Margaret. Nora and Rose Shea of Moosup. The body was accompanied to this city by his brother. John J. Shea of Boston.
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OBITUARY.
Ebenezer p, Couch.

Died, suddenly, at the residence of Che late Joseph Couch, in Brooklyn, N M, March IS, Hon. Ebenezer Punder- son Crouch, in the 69th year of his age.
 MT. Couch was born at Brockton Mass. January 16, 1s40, son of Rev. Paul and Harriet Tyler Couch. He. was 6 brother of the late Hon. Joseph Couch, for nearly fifty years connected with the New York custom house. Mir. Couch received his education at Phil lips academy. Andover, Mass, and Harvard college. and was one of Ston- ington's best known citizens, recog- nised by all who knew him as an un- ascining man. of sterling worth and strict integrity.
 Mir. Couch represented his town dur ing two sessions of the legislature, and during the last term as chairman of the railroad committee. He was for eight years postmaster of the local of flee at Mystic, retiring from that posi- ton at his own request. He had serv- ed as deputy judge of the town Court of Stonington the past two years, and had recently been reappointed by the present legislature. At the time of his death he was a member of the board of selectmen. where he had served with marked distinction and fidelity for the previous two years.
 Tn politics Mir. Couch was repub- hcan without any adjectives.
 He leaves no family. w.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-15
SAN JOSE COUNCIL
Celebrates 24th Anniversary in a, Pleas ing Manner Eloquent Addresses Made.

San Jose council, No. if, Knights of Columbus. httingly celebrated It's 24th anniversary in the council chamber at the Catholic club, on Center street. Sun day evening. The local organization was instituted March 18th. 1885, and has a membership of 215, 206 of whom are insurance members, being the larg- est number of any council in eastern Connecticut.
 James Fl. Maxwell was the able mas ter of ceremonies and introduced the various speakers. Judge W. J. Malone of Bristol was the principal speaker of the evening. and delivered an eloquent address that was given close attention. Judge Malone is an exceptionally in teresting speaker, and his every word was to the point. He is one of the or der's most conscientious workers
 Among other speakers were Rev. William A. Keefe of Greeneville, John J. Crawford of Norwich, District Dep uty Edward A. Sullivan of Putnam, Ed ward F. Casey and James F. Twomey of Willimantic.
 An excellent musical programme was interspersed with the spaking and com prised music by Caisse'ss orchestra and solos by Eugene Martin. Miss Loretta Maxwell and William A. Costello.
 Refreshments were served by the La- dies Auxiliary to the Knights of Co., lumbus.
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To Arrange Lawson Hende<s Match,

MT. Waite, Chic Lawson's manager, was in town Saturday evening, coming here from Naugatuck to try and ar range a match between Lawson and Young Hendeks. No agreement could be reached at the present time. Law son is distinctly featherweight, and at the present time does not tip the beam at more than IA. and can easily make 110.
 Mir, Waite made very good proposi- ton, saying that he was willing to post a satisfactory forfeit for match on March % before the Windham Athletic club in this city. but the conditions were that the match be for one hour, Young HendelIs to throw Lawson twice within that time. but he finally con eeded in so far as to make it one fall in an hour for either man.
 He admitted that Young Hendeks would defeat Lawson in a finish match, as he was matter of dozen pounds or more heavier. and that counted against a featherweight Manager Small would not accept the conditions, saying that Young Hendeks would wrcstle to a finish at 125 pounds and in no other manner
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-15
MARKED BILLS
Result in Arrest of Two Men--Wll Be
 Given Hearing Today.

Ernest GaudreaU, almost 20 years old, was arrested Saturday evening by Off, cer McArthur a little after o'clock and lodged in the police station on the charge of larceny.
 Gaudreau worked for Stearns & Rose brooks some time ago, but had been discharged, and Saturday evening he went through Mayor Dnlnn's store, and by means of the alley at the rear en- tered the back of Stearns & Rose brooks restaurant while the o'clock shift was being made and abetracted three one dollar bills from Mir. StearnS' vest, that was hanging on the hook.
 Jack Smith. who works for the firm, caught fieeting glimpse of the thief. and shortly after Stearns being made wise the latter walked into Miiler's store at the corner of Railroad street, and asked if anyone had changed any bills there. The reply was that some one had, and inquiry disclosed that Gaudreau was the person who had the money changed. Stearns obtained the bill and found that was a dollar bill that had his mark upon it in the upper right hand corner and had been repos- ing in his vest pocket along with two others but few minutes before.
 He immediately got busy, and Gau- dreau was landed by Officer McArthur soon after.
 Stearns had been missing money in various amounts practically all winter. and reported the matter to the police in February. when he lost a gold watch and fob. He was advised to resort to the marked bills. and the arrest shows how successful his scheme worked.
 Captain Richmond wrung a confess sion out of Gaudreau, who admitted that he stole the watch and chain on the 27th of February and the three one dollar bills on March 18th.
 When searched at police headuuar- ters the two other bills were missing, and Gaudreau finally admitted that he
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-15
OBITUARY.
Mrs. Lucv (-lzfIin kaach.

Mrs. Lucy ClsfIin Reach.
 Lucy Clafin Reach, wife of Charles II. Reach, business manager of the Waterbury American, died at her home, l2l Central avenue. Waterbury, Sun day morning, after a brief illness. Mrs. Reach before going to that city was for many years resident of Danielson, where her husband was engaged in business. and has since been frequent visitor here. She was about 50 years of age.
 Mrs. Reach was born at Hopkinton, Mass. and was the daughter of James E. and Louise Claflin. She was niece of ex-Governor Claflin of Massachu- setts. Besides her husband, she leaves one son, Henry, and a brother Wins low Clafiin of Hopldnton. The body will be brought to Danielson for burial.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-15
IEWET1 CITY.
Death of Eben Couch, Uncle of "A A. Young-Mrs. M. A. Larrabee to Address Endeavorers.


 A. A. Young was called to New York Sunday morning by the death of his uncle, Eben Couch. Mr. Couch, whose home is in Mystic. has been in New York since the death of his brother, Joseph Couch, three weeks ago. The family were residents of Jewett City years ago. The father, Rev. Paul Couch although not a settled pastor, was one of the four ministers with Messrs. Shipman, Boss and Laird. who supplied the pulpit at the Congrega- tional church from 1861 to 1866. MT. Couch was the last of the family, the other brothers. John, Joseph and Tremlet, and a sister. Harriet Couch Young. all having passed away.
 Grass Fire Threatens House.
 The lot between the residence of E. A. Faust and R. M. Brown was more than half burned over by the fire in the grass Friday afternoon. Three men by lively work put out the flames when they were not far from Mir. Faust's house. The fire ran up to the fence in the rear of the sawmin. It was not known what started the blaze.
 Mrs. Larrabee to Speak.
 This evening Mrs. M. A. Larrabee of Norwich delivers an address at the Congregational vestry before the Christian Endeavor societies of that church and those of Griswold and Newent
 Miss Lillie Jones is at Phenix. R. l., with her aunt, who is III.
 A baseball game was played at Brewster's lot Saturday between the Young Tigers and Slaters Stars. The
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-15
Local Team Claims Chanpionship.

How the Danielson Y. M. c. A. can possibly claim the championship of eastern Connecticut can not be doped out by the members of the local as- sociation. Wdllimantic Y. lM. C. A. trimmed New London on it's own floor and also on the local floor, and could easily do the same to the alleged bask- etball players from the Danielson Y. M. C. A.
 The local outfit Is ready to dispute the claim for the championship with Danielson of any other team in east ern Connecticut in series of games, and is reasonably positive that there win be no question as to the real champions after the series or the first two games in the series have been played. Danielson has sidestepped the Willimantic bunch.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-15

stores and officers. The building will be of brick and wood.
 Notes.
 Blanche" Peloquin and Eugene Dtupre have purchased the Fred H. Wood saloon on Elm street.
 Frank A. Hetbuck of Worcester was the guests of friends in Putnam Sun day.
 Mrs. W. F. woodward of Danielson was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Taylor Saturday.
 Congregational Sunday School Com
 mittees.
 The following committees has been appointed by the Sunday school com mittee of the Second Congregational church: Easter concert. Mrs. F. w. Seward, Mrs. P. J. Daniels; decora- t1ons, Miss Mary Wheatonls class; D. M. Wheaton. Miss Paine. Mrs. Charles K. Shaw. Walter Wheaton, Sunday school picnic, W. ]. Bartlett. F. w Seward, Miss Ellen Wheelock, Mrs. s. M Wheelock.
 Sale Nstted $2o.
 Twenty dollars was netted by the sale of home made cake and caudy held by the flower committee of the L. P. S. C. F. recently at the store of Ballard & Clarke.
 Pastor Expsoted Home.
 Rev. George w.. Banks of Spring field, Mass, occupied the pulpit in the Second congregational church on Sur day It Is expected that the pastor, Rev. F. D. Sargent will preach next Sunday after an absence Of live months.
 Addressed Juniors.
 Mrs. c. D. Sharpe gave a talk to the children at the meeting of the Juniors held in the Congregational chapel Sunday afternoon at four o'clock.
 Howard Bradford presided at the Y. P. S. c. IL meeting Sunday evening. Topic, What are our liquor laws, and how are they enforced
 City Notes.
 George Cocken has returned from a visit with relatives in Uncasville, Conn. and Framingham and Worces- Mrs Frank sayles of Dayville has been the guest of her sister Mrs. Ellen Miss Ellen wheslock is visiting rel atives in Uxbridge, Mass.
 MrE. Dutee Smith of Freemoni street has returned from a two weeks yisit with relatives on Cape Cod.
 Miss N. c. Eden Tatem and Mrs. J B. Tatem, Jr., recently visited in Bos- ton.
 Miss Tatem is the guest of her parents on Grove street.
 James B. Tatem. Jr., has returned from a brief stay in New York.
 MT. and Mrs. George A. Vaughan has returned from a few days stay In New York.
 Mrs. Ellen stoddard fig the guest of Mrs. Frank Guild in Windham.
 C. M. Elliott has been in Boston. Mrs. Marshal Kenyon of Central Village has been the guest of Mrs. J. B. Tatem.
 Miss Marion Hines, a nurse in the worcester, Massachusetts haspital has been spending a few days with her parenta, MT. and Mrs. Eugene Hines in Grove street. Kenneth Ballard, son of MT. and Mrs Newton Ballard is confined to his hor1e by ill.-ess.
 Rev. B. F. Benoit conducted serv- lee in the Baptist church In Danielson Sunday afternoon at four o'clock. Mrs. Percy L. Fisher returned to her home in Cleveland, Ohio, on Saturday after spending a few days in this city as the guest of Miss Mary Wheaton. Mrs. A. Sykes returned to Waureg"r Saturday after visiting her son, Rueber Sykes and his family in Bradley street the past two weeks.
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STAFFORD SPRINGS.
Posa NieolI Fined for Illegal Sale of Liquor-Borouah to Have K. of C. Council.

As a result of liquor raid Friday night Posa Nicon was fined $40 and costs amounting in all to $53.s4 by Judge Heald of the borough court at a special session of the court the same night. Nicoli lives in the basement of one of the Warren Woolen com pany's tenements on Silver street. The raid was made by Deputy Sheriff Helm and Constable Hayes, who se- cured 37 bottles of lager beer. besides a large quantity of whiskey, wine and other intoxicants. The search war rant was issued by Prosecuting Agent M. D. oNconnell Nicoli paid the fine and costs.
 K. of c. Council Assured.
 Enough members have been secur- ed to guarantee the organization of a local council of the Knights of Colum- bus and the charter will be closed this week
 John Sena has sold the Knapp place to a Slav from Pennsylvania.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-15
A. B. s. Social a success.

The Saturday evening social and dance in A. B. s. hall, given under the auspices of Willimantic lodge, No. 120. American Benefit society, was largely attended and proved to be a pleasant diversion for all present. Music was furnished by the Thread City Cyclers' orchestra. andi Prof. Bennett of Nor wich prompted. Calvin c. Parish, Rob- ert J. Warner, William Hicks and Loy- al B. Plaisted comprised the committee in charge.