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Morris tribune., 1910-07-15
Insurance Notes.

The officers of the Minnesota Farm
ers Mutual Fire Insurance Co., have
returned to the treasury of the COM
pany the excess amount used for ex-
penses, being the sum of $3,135.7 and
have amended their bylaws and
policies; have improved their methods
of bookkeeping in accordance with
the requirements of the department
and have been licensed to do business.
The people of Minnesota paid dur
ing the year 1909, in fire premiums
the sum of S8,656, ,171.52, practically
$4.OO for every inhahitant, and the
losses paid during that year average
$500 per capita. 1t is safe to say that
the losses paid do not cover over two
thirds of the value of the property
destroyed, SO that the actual loss in
this state last year was $500 per capi.
ia. The average loss per capita in
Europe per year is about 33 cents. On
this basis our fire loss last year would
have been about 500, O,O0O.OO-a saw
ing of approximately three and one
half millions of dollars.
The per capita loss in Italy is about
II cents a year, while for 1909 the
average loss per capita in this country
was $214 and in 1907, it was $2.51.
AS we permit fire to destroy such an
immense amount of property we are
necessarily under high expense to
put out these fires and prevent gener-
al confagrations. The cost of fire
protection in such cities as st. Paul
and Minneapolis, is annually about
$500 per capita while the cost per
capita in the large European cities
varies from cents to 80 cents.
The fire losses in Minnesota for
May amounted to 1926, 100000, as com
pared with 1925, 100000 in 1909. The
losses in the United States were S15,-
III, ,C0000 as compared with $14, 4,324,-
10000 in May 1909.
JOHN A. HARTIGAN,
Commissioner of Insurance
Morris tribune., 1910-07-15
"Natural Lifa.W

A 5poisoner in a western state has
been sentenced to Imprisonment, as
the news dispatches put it, for the
rest of his natural life" That phrase
natural life" bothers some people,
who wonder if the law recognizes any
unnatural life" 1t does not, but the
old common law did recognize an IN
natural death as well as natural one.
When a man or woman takes the
monastic vow people still speak Of it
as leaving the world" In medieval
times that was considered form OF
deaf ms the phrase natural life"
came into use to describe an existence
terminated by the grave, not by the
convent or the abbey. - New York
Mail.
Morris tribune., 1910-07-15
Stronq Even In Death.

A yew tree almost destitute o4
Branches or bark grows abundantly in
the Caucasus to height of from fifty
to sixty feet and diameter of little
over two feet. 1t grows slowly, but
its timber is almost indestructible ex-
cept by fire. 1t is considered superior
in durability, appearance and tough
ness to mahogany, which it otherwise
somewhat resembles. In some large
forests of this tree it is very difficult
to distinguish the live trees from the
dead ones. the latter being very nu-
merouS and said to stand for 100 years
after death without exhibiting decay.
Morris tribune., 1910-07-15
Experimenters in Housekeeping
Problems.

The cost of living, actuated by econ
omic laws of supply and demand,
continues to advance in this
and other countries. The problem
has become the burning question of
the day, and any real solution will be
welcomed by millions of housekeepers.
HUMAN LIFE for July carries, the
story of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Bar
nard, whose wonderfully successful
ventures in experimental housekeep-
| ing are fast attracting widespread at
tention. From their little housekeep-
ing experiment station at Darien,
Conn.,, they are communicating in
valuable lessons in household econ
omy to the whole American people
by means of bulletins and lectures.
The food question is naturally para
mount. How to take the firm muscl-
ed old ChanticIeer and, by invoking
the magic of the fireless cooker, trans
form the tough old sinner into ten
der and succulent roast chicken-h oW
to make cheap cuts of meats as nutri-
tious and palatabIe as a porterhouse
steak-these and many other miracles
performed by these patient investiga-
tors in the virtually important field of
domestic economy, as described in
this article, cannot fail to be of deep
interest to every home maker.
The problem of keeping young
people on the farm is largely one of
eliminating the unnecessary, unecon-
omical work that discourages them.
At the very foundation of the science
of domestic administration lies the
conservation of human energy, and
the heads of the experiment station
are seeking to show how the princi-
pies of economy of time and energy
are daily violated in countless homes.
Morris tribune., 1910-07-15
Killed bv Train

A stranger whom the papers which
he carried would identify as Syver
Vedvig was instantly killed by the
Great Northern passenger No. 10 in
the railroad yards here Oh Tuesday
morning.
On arriving at the depot the engin-
eer of the train reported that he thot
he had struck someone near the coal
shed, and on investigation, the body
of the man was found. He was not
mutilated in any way, but his skull
was found crushed and it is probable
that death was instantaneous. The
man had evidently been walking along
the track. He is known to have ar
rived on No. 4 from the west about an
hour before and was waiting to take
the morning train for Swanviile.
Vedvig carried Great Northern in
Identification checks which showed
that he had been working for the rail-
road company at Erie, N. D. He also
had few dollars in money, some
small trinkets and bottle of whiskey,
nearly gone.
He was about fifty years of age,
and his home is said to be at Swan
vile, where he is said to have
family. .-
Peter Thompson, son ain law of
Vedvig's came over from Burtrum on
Monday night, and identified his body.
The body was shipped to Swanville
on Wednesday morning.
Morris tribune., 1910-07-15
First Ennllsn BOOK on Sport.

The first book on sport ever printed
in the English language was a rhymed
treatise called the "Boke of st. AL
bands,'' it's author being a woman,
Dame Juliana Berners. Its second
edition was printed by Wynkyn de
Worde in 1896 A descendant of her
family, Lord Berners, was the trans
lator of Froissart's CHRONICLES" 1t
is true that old manuscripts existed.
such as the "Venerie de Twecy' Of the
time of Edward H., but it was Dame
JuIiana who was the real ancestress
Of sporting literature in England. for
she also composed an essay on hawk
ing and another on Fishing With an
Angle" the last being of such excel
lence that Izaak Walton himself did
take hint from its pages.
Morris tribune., 1910-07-15
Real Estate Transfers

Carl Frieske to William and Fred
Meier, ne14 sec. II, Moore, $9,44O.
Jacob Jacobson ct al to Hans M.
Jacobson, lots 1 and 2, sec. II, lots /,
2 and u, sec. IA, Framnas, $4,000.
Theodor Nelson to Carl Hendreck-
son, ne14 sec. s, Scott, $4,000.
Theodor Nelson to Annie Hanson
ct al, nw14 sec. s, Scott, S1,650.
Robert A. Haeussler to B E. Ellis,
se114 sec. 2, Pepperton, $3.50.
Olaf Emil Leir to Bertha Leir, lots
II and II, block 5. Donnelly, S1.9O.
Morris tribune., 1910-07-15

DR.. Nicholson, Dist. supt., will be
here on Friday evening to hold the
third quarterly conference. Services
on Sunday begin at 1O:3O a. m. with
special music and sermon by the pas
tor, "The Isolation of the Christian, y
followed with Sunday school at IL m.
Epworth League at p. m. and eve
ming worship at p. m. Prayer meet
ing and Bible study Thursday evening
of each week.
J. T. HAMMOND, Pastor.
Morris tribune., 1910-07-15
Farms Named.

Carl Hallberg has named his farm
in Swan Lake the "Clearview Farm"
It is the east half of the southwest
quarter and the southwest quarter
of the southwest quarter of section
one, Swan Lake.
John Westberg this week named
his farm the "Broadview Farm" It i
in section two, of Swan Lake.
Morris tribune., 1910-07-15
MONEY FOR ROADS
County Commissioners Assist
Townships on Road Work.

The county commissioners held
their regular July meeting the first
three days of this week. This is the
season for road work, and several
townships we're granted assistance
from the county fund.
The township of Swan Lake was
given $27.5O for half the additional ex-
pense on the bridge over the Chippe-
wa river.
An additional appropriation Of 5000
was made for work on the Morris and
Hancock state road. Some very good
work has been done with the $500 al
ready spent there. One third of the
expense of this improvement will be
borne by the state.
The township of Morris was given
$400 to be used on the Morris and
Donnelly road, on the road on the
north line of section 50 and on the
Morris and Chokio road.
The township of Framnas was voted
$500 to assist in building grade on
the town line road between Framnas
and Morris.
An appropriation of $500 was made
to the township of Scott for work on
the road on the south line of sections
four, five and six. ..
A new road was located on the
soI1th line of seotions five and sig in
Morris tribune., 1910-07-15
Congregational Church.

Regular services next Sunday in
the Congregational church both morn
ing and evening. You are cordially
invited.
Morning service 1O:3o- Subject, Rest
Under Christ's Yoke.
S. S. 1900.
Junior G. E. 800.
Senior G. E. 7:oO-Miss Mary Horn
will report from state C.E. convention.
Evening service $500.
A. R. Larson, Pastor.
Morris tribune., 1910-07-15

IN the W6SG SlQ6 dlgn ScnOOI DulIQ-
ing at Morris, Mimi, August /, and
8, 1910:
Monday, August 1st.
(First Grade Studies)
A. oO-Enrollment
8:30-Geometry
10:15-Physics
P. I:3O-Algebra
3:15-Physical Geography or
General History
Agriculture may be taken at some
one (only one) of the above periods,
aud may be substituted for either
geometry or physical geography.
Tuesday, August I'd.
Second Grade Studies)
A. M.-8:OO-E Enrolment
8:30-Professional Test
9:30-SpelIing
1O:00-Arithmetic
P. M.-1:15-Geography
2:45-Composition and Pen
manship
3:40-Reading
Wednesday, August Sd.
Second grade studies continued
A. 9;O0-U. S. History
9:45-English Grammar
11:30-Music
P. .M.-1:15-Physiology- Hygiene
2:45-Civics
4:0O-Drawipg
If Professional Test consumes less
than so minutes, Spelling and Arith-
metic may begin not to exceed 80
minutes earlier.
Marks in professional test and in
theory and practice in teaching are
not permanent and must be renewed
by examination when your certificate
expires.
For the exchange of limited for a
complete certificate the applicant
must take theory and practice in
teaching.
READING CIRCLE CREDITS
beglnnlng with August, 1910, Two
Reading Circle certificates, one of
which must have been earned within
the preceding year, will be necessary
for the renewal of second grade
certificate; and four Reading Circle
certificates, at least two of which
must have been earned within the
two years Immediately preceding
presentation, will be necessary for the
renewal of first grade certificate.
The presentation of one Reading
Circle certificate will also be required
at that time for receiving complete
certificate in exchange for limited.
RAY S. ROBERTS,
st County Superintendent
Morris tribune., 1910-07-15
Engines for Sale.

Two thrashing traction engines, one
II b. p. Nichols & Shepard, one Is h.
p. Case, both efued and overhaaled
and in good condition. Will sell cheap
if taken as once.
Three gasoline engines, one IL b. p,
one 2 h. p. and one h. p. For sale
cheap.
M. L. KILLoRAN,
Morris, Minn.
Morris tribune., 1910-07-15

Soreness of the muscles, whether
induced by violent exercise or injury,
is quickly relieved by the free appli-
cation of Chamberlain's Liniment.
This liniment is equally valuable for
muscular rheumatism and always
affords quick relief. Sold by j. R.
Kruger.
Morris tribune., 1910-07-15

The worlds most successful medi-
cine for bowel complaints is Chamber
lain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy. 1t has relieved more pain
and suffering, and saved more lives
than any other medicine in use. In
valuable for children and adults.
Sold by J. r. Kruger.
Morris tribune., 1910-07-15
MISS WHITTEMORE GETS
$1,000 IN GOLD.
Miss Seaman Wins the Second
Prize of 5000 Votes. An
other Special Prize.

The contest for the second special
prize in the Tribune's Piano Contest
closed last Tuesday at four O'Clock p.
m., and after the judges had carefully
canvassed the vote it was found that
Miss Whittemore had won the second
special prize offered by making the
largest gain in votes for the past four
weeks. Her vote showed gain of
574O while Miss Seaman was a close
second. In fact all Of the young ladies
made good gains.
To Miss Seaman was awarded the
prize of a coupon of 5000 votes.
Another special prize will be given
to the young lady who has not prev
iously won special prize and who Sc
cures the largest number of votes for
new, back and renewal subscriptions
from July 18th, to o'clock Tuesday,
Aug. 9th, 1910. This prize will be- a
ladies' handsome gold watch valued
at $4,000. This watch consists of a
15-jeweIed Elgin movement in war
ranted 20-year gold filed case. This
is the most valuable special prize yet
offered in the contest.
Remember, girls, that all votes
which count for this gold watch count
also for the grand prize. GET BUSY.
The standing of the contestants at
this time is as folloWs:-
Morris tribune., 1910-07-15
Work q Hours A Day.

The busiest little things ever made
are DR.. Kings New Life Pills. Every
pill is sugar coated globule of health,
that changes weakness into strength,
languor into energy, brain -fag into
mental power; curing Constipation,
Headache, Chills, Dyspepsia, Malaria.
25c. at J. R. Krueger's.
Morris tribune., 1910-07-15
For Sale.

Good 7-room house, city water in
kitchen, good cistern and cellar, 21a
lots, nice location. VIII sell cheap if
taken soon. @. w. Sisk.
Morris tribune., 1910-07-15
City Treasurer's Report

From May 10th, 1910 to July 18th, 1910
General Fund
Morris tribune., 1910-07-15
Program of Examinations.

For common school certificates, held
in the West Side High School build
ing at Morris, Mimi, August 1, 2 and
8. 1910:
Morris tribune., 1910-07-15

S3t
Morris tribune., 1910-07-15
NJ. E. Church.

Commissioner of Insurance
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-09-01
BEAVER CREEK.

Mr.. Justin Sibley had the bad luck
to fall from the back of a wagon
and break his collar-bone, one day
last week. DR.. Day of Alma was
called 70 set it.
Several from this vicinity attended
the sugar picnic at St. Louis, Thurs
day of last week.
Amos Crittenden has been under
the doctors care
Mr.. and Mrs. Otis Mouser enter
tanned friends from near Vim, Sun
day.
Mrs. William WEIGH is visiting
relatives and friends in this vicinity.
Mr.. and Mrs. Tommie Lucas were
the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. John Dill
Ion of New Haven Center over Sun
day.
Miss Carrie Synder was the guest
of her sister, Mrs. Louie Ingraham
Sunday
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Lucas were
the guests of Mr.. and Mrs c. Erskin
Sunday.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-09-01
NORTH ARCADIA.

Alvin Miller was in Lansing
Wednesday.
Mrs. H, c. Clark is ill at this
writing
Miss Minnie Davis of Ithaca was a
guest at VIM. Kuhlman's Sunday
Miss Elsie Gilkins began her school
in the Eckert district, West Arcadia,
Monday.
VIM. Godfrey and family were the
guests OF VIM. Burgess and wife, OF
Alma, Sunday.
J. F. Schwartz of Alma ate dinner
with Alvin Miller and family Monday.
Mrs. II. c. Clark visited Mrs. w.
Parr of Alma Friday afternoon.
The school house in Mores district
is being improved in looks by fresh
coat of paint.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Keiser, from
east of Alma, visited Mr.. and Mrs
Frank Keefer Sunday.
Miss Julia Wynne and Winifred
Folks, OF Alma, spent Thursday with
Mrs. Jasper Nevens.
Miss Gladys and Hazel Baxter, of
Detroit, spent Sunday with the Misses
Frances, Hazel and Edna Kuhlman.
Clyde Johnson of Pine River town.
ship is visiting at the home of his
uncle, VIM. Kuhlman.
Mrs. John Durkee is spending the
week with her son, Jasper Nevens, and
family.
Mr. and Mrs. c. Smith, of Bethany,
spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Clar-
ence Clark.
Miss Rena Nevens entertained her
cousins, Miss Mary and Lucille Ban
croft, OF East Arcadia, part of last
week.
Mrs. Fred Clark returned home
Tuesday from Ashly and North Star,
where she has been spending a week
with relatives.
The Arcadia grange will hold
pound social at their hall Friday even
ing, Sept 9th, for the benefit of the
degree team. Refreshments will be
served.
Mrs. VIM. Godfrey and Mrs. Alvin
Miller attended the musical recital
given by Miss Mabel Reid and pupils
at her home in Arcadia Center, Tues
day afternoon. Refreshments were
served and fine time reported
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-09-01
LOCAL MARKETS

The following market quotations are
corrected.every Thursday morning:
GRAIN.
Wheat-No. l white, 93c No. rec
92c
Oats--33c, old or new
Shelled corn-60c.
Beans-Hand picked, per bu. $500.
Rye-60c.
Buckwheat-$1.2 20 per 100 lbs.
HAY.
No. l Timothy-sl2 90 to $3.50
Mixed-$l1.00 TO $1,000
Clover-No. l, $1,000 per ton
Straw-$4,50
CLOVER SEED.
June-$6. 80 to s. 90 per bushel.
Alsyke-s6.50 to $3.50 per bushel.
Mammoth--s6. 80 to $3.50 per bushel.
Timothy-2.00 per bushel.
LIVE STOCK.
Hogs-sS 80 per cwt
BeefCattle-S2 90 $500 per cwt.
Sheep-S3. so per cwt.
Lambs-$51a per cwt
Veal Calves %
DRESSED MEATS.
Beetle "a Sc per pound.
Hogs-11.90 per cwt.
Mutton-7c per pound.
Veal Calves-615c per pound.
POULTRY, HIDES, ETC.
Brothers large-14c.
Hens, large fat-l2c per pound.
Ducks, young-l0c per pound.
Geese, alive-S per pound.
Fat Turkeys, alive-14c per ID
Beef Hides-7c per pound.
Horse Hides-$2 "a 3. 90.
Deacon Skins-25c.
Calf Skins-llc per pound.
Tallow-5c per pound.
VEGETABLES, FRUITS, ETC.
Potatoes, new-S0c per bushel.
PRODUCE.
Butter-27c per pound.
Eggs-19.20c per dozen.
Lard-l219c per pound.
Honey-13c per pound.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-09-01
LOCAL HAPPENINGS.

Mr.. Howard O. Fraker of Pompeii
and Miss Florence Loomis of Newark
township were quietly married Monday
August 81, by Judge Isaac S. Sewer at
the probate office, Mr.. Fraker is well
known business man of Pompeii and
has wide circle of acquaintance and
many friends in southern Gratiot. The
bride is daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Alonzo LOOMS prominent farmer OF
Newark and is most estimable young
lady.
The Grand Rapids Herald of last
Saturday said: 1.-THE Pere Marquette
and the G.. r. q l. railroads nave for
years given excursions to the northern
resorts as season closes, but will not do
so this year. The monthly home-seeker's
excursion given during the spring and
summer and which will be continued
during the fall have taken their place. ="
The Free Methodist conference Of
North Michigan held at Manton last
week made the following appointments
of interest to our readers: Alma O..
w. Kiffner; St. Louis, E. Steams;
Mt. Pleasant, c. H. Bartlett; Glare, G.
Z. Edinger; Stanton, VIM, Jury; Elm
Hall, w. II. Muller; Bedding, j. A.
Phillips.
Miss Grace Brown we'll known in thi
g A ctt1H ont
was united in marriage August GOTH, to
Mr.. Robert Spencer Tate. The cere.
mony took place at Denver, Colorado
Mrs. Tate's many Alma friends extend
con gratulations.
E. H. Doane returned Saturday even
ing from Champagne, Illinois, where he
spent portion of last week in the in
terest of Doan & Campbell's real estate
business.
Mrs. J. Ross of Ionia county arrived
in Alma Saturday to spend few weeks
with her son and family, Mr.. and Mrs.
E. j. Ross of this city.
LOST-On Woodwork ave a black
Jet button. Leave at this office.
Hon Kelley S. Searles of ithaca was
an Alma visitor Monday.
E. E. Brown is in the southern part
of the state this week.
John S. Caple spent Sunday with his
son VIM. at Clare.
Mrs. w. A. Tuttle spent the first of
the week at Durand.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-09-01
FOREST HILL.

Mr.. WEIGH and Mrs. Balch enter
tanned their uncle and cousin, Warren
Smith and daughter, of Ohio, last
week
Mrs. Belle Lake of Alma visited her
parents, w. Sulivan's, last week.
Mrs. Lily Hamilton entertained a
cousin and three children, from Gil
more, over Sunday.
l.. E. Garfield spent several days
the past week with his parents and
other relatives at Hartford.
Alec Henry visited in Marion over
Sunday.
S. I. Sprague's brother, of Ithaca,
visited him last week.
Miss Lizzie White OF Lansing spent
several days here last week.
Mr.. WEIGH and sister. Mrs. Balch,
went to Marion Sunday, TO reunion
of their people
Rev. Noffsinger entertained COM
pany this week.
Mrs. Sharlow is preparing to move
to Grand Rapids.
Mr.. Wood, the blind piano sales
man, had two more pianos shipped
here this week.
James Steele and Miss Shafer of
Lowell were married Tuesday, August
23rd. On Wednesday a reception was
given them at his mothers home.
During the evening music was fur
nished by the Misses Garfield and
Thomas and the band of which Mr..
Steele is member. Ice cream and
cake were served. The home and
lawn were beautifully decorated with
Chinese lanterns. They received lot
of very pretty gifts, and the best
wishes of host of friends.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-09-01
SEVILLE CENTER.

The Seventh Day Adventists will
hold a series of gospel services in the
tent pitched in George Utter's grove,
two miles north of Riverdale, com
mencing Wednesday evening, Aug. 81.
Song service begins at 7:30 p. m.
Threshing and preparing the ground
for wheat is the order of the day here
now.
Jeff Pratt has torn away the old
barn and built new one.
Charley Humphrey is building a
large barn.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-09-01
1T SAVED HIS LEG

"All thought I'd lose my leg writes
j. A. Swensen, of Watertown, Wis. Ten
years of eczema, that 10 doctors could
not cure, had at last laid me up Then
Bucklin's Arnica Salve cured it, sound
and we'll" Infallible for Skin Eruptions,
Eczema, Salt Rheum, Boils, Fever Sores,
Burns, Scalds, Cuts and piles. zoe, at
Wheaton and Sons.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-09-01
OPINION OF OTHERS
Forest Hill, 8, /, 10.

FOrest fflII, y, I, To.
Editor Record:
Ohio picnic was success, wind and
rain Notwithstanding, 500 or more were
present. The program was we'll carried
out. Elder Meese of Shepherd gave
the address which was fine. Associa-
ton will meet in same grove next year
the last Thursday in August. Officers.
Silas Moody, Pres.
. Jacob Kratts, Sect
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-09-01

The dates for the Clinton County fair
have been decided for September goth to
Esd, inclusive. The speed program is out
and 81 900 will be offered in premiums.
The premium list will be out in about a
week
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-09-01

FOR SALE-Stove, base burner;
also sheet iron heater and Brock drum.
All good as new. Enquire of DR.. Geo.
w. Pringle, 502 Pine Ave.
Save darning. Buy Cadet Hose for
the children. 25c at Messengers. x