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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-08-10
THE GRANGE
coadsetsd By
J. ". BARROW, Chatham. N. r..
Editor Of the kep York Stale Grange
RepleU
AN EFFECTIVE GRANGE.
The Hall Is Open Every Evening Fe
Social intercourse.

The Hall Is Open Every Evening For
Social intercourse.
Edward Van Alstyne, a prominent
institute lecturer Of New York, has
this to say about an efficient grange
that he visited at Balmville, Orange
county, near Newburg:
A neat hall, costing about $500,
stands out in the open country a half
mile from the end of the trolley line.
1t is located here because it Is cen
trail point between two hamlets and
one strong grange could be maintained
here rather than two weak ones at the
hamlets on either side. This hall is
open any night in the week for young
or old who care TO gather there for
social, intellectual or agricultural in
tercourse. The people avail themselves
Of il. Not far away is a rural school,
and near it is a half acre devoted to a
school garden. This had its rise in
Balmville grange. A committee was
appointed to take the matter up with
the school trustees. Francis Il. Kelley,
Il gardener and florist of many years
experience, Il native Of GreenOck, Scot
land, where school gardens are con
Quoted on a large scale, has had charge
Of the work. Some forty-siX children,
ranging in age from seven to fourteen
years, are enrolled in the garden school.
Even during the vacation months the
attendance averages twenty. The gar
den is $50 feet long by 60 feet wide,
There are sixteen plots, in which are
grown Il variety Of vegetables, the
children doing all the planting, weed
ing and whatever other work is neces-
sary. Last year the state department
Of agriculture awarded sixteen certifi-
Gates to the children for proficiency
and one TO Mr.. Kelley as instructor.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-08-10
SELECTING GOOD EGG LAYERS
Work, While interesting and Impor-
tant, is Unavoidably Slow-Trap
Nest Demands Much Time.

The work of selecting and breeding
from good egg-laying strains of fowls
is most interesting and important. The
work OF developing prolific egg-laying
strains of fowls is unavoidably slow
and is rendered still more difficult
where a large number of fowls are
kept. A busy farmer is not likely TO
have time 20 attend to any more than
a limited number of hens by the trap
nest method and ii is doubtful II il
will ever become popular with him.
Although mechanically correct in Sc
curing results, II Is a system demand.
ing unfagging attention, for at least
;he forepart of the day. and entailing
the keeping of correct records of both
male and female lineage. II Is most
important that the male birds used az
breeders should come from a prolific
ogg-laying strain of females.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-08-10
Parcels Post.

An Ohio man wanted TO send pack.
age of four pounds a few miles by
mail 1t cost him Ga cents to do it,
The package weighed exactly four
pounds and one ounce. The postmas
ter made him undo it and take out
three plants The package contained
strawberry plants. The gentleman
says: Right over the desk where w,
undid and repacked the plants hung
placard that proclaimed the rate t.
foreign countries 10 be II cents per
pound up to eleven pounds. Had |
wanted to send that four pound pack
age to New Zealand it would have
cost me Is cents; TO Toledo. O., it cost
ca cents. wonder if our national law
makers ever attempt to reconcile this
inconSiStencyw
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-08-10

STATE or MICHIGAN
- County Of Grstiot
In the cincuit Court for the county:of Gratiot,
in Chancery;
Anthony l.. Landi, \
Complainant
= gorge L. Gore or his un-
known heirs, legatees, de-
visees or assigns,
Suit pending in the Circuit Court for said
county of Grafton, at Ithaca in said county, on
the 10th day OF June. A. ID. 1911.
A bill OF complaint having beee hned III this
court by the above named complainant, An
thony l.. Landi, against George +. Gore or his
unknown heirs legatees, devisees, or assigns,
which said suit is brought to quiet und remove
clouds from the title to lands situated in said
coupty of Gratiot, and described ae follows; The
east half of the east half of the southwest quar-
ter of section nineteen in township nine north
OF range one west Michigan, and said bill OF
complaint having been sworn to by said com.
plainant stating that said complainant does not
know, and has been unable, after diligent search
and inquiry. to ascertain the present where
abouts OF the said George p. Gore, or whether he
persons above described as his unknown heirs.
legatees, devisees or assigns; and
II satisfactorily appearing to this court by
said verified bill of complaint and by affidavit
on file, that the observation-disclosures OF the said
defendant George p. Gore, are unknown and
connot be ascertained, and IL is not known and
. cannat be ascertained whether he is living or
dead, and if dead who are his heirs, legatees
devisees or assigns or where any OF the said de-
scribed defendants reside.
On motion of q. G.. futile, solicitor Tor COM
plainant, IL is ordered that the above named de
PENDANT and the above named unknown heirs
legatees, devisees, or assigns, respectively, aud
each of them, cause their appearance TO be en-
tered within five months from the date of this
order, in this cause, and in of his or their
appearance than he or they cause his or their
answer or answers to compliments bill OF COM
plant to he filed, and copy OF such answer or
answers to be served on compliments solicitor
within twenty DAYS after service on him or them
OF a copy of said bill of complaint and notice OF
this order and that in default thereof said bill
OF complaint he taken as confessed by said de-
PENDANTS and each of them or so many OF them
as shall be IN default.
And it is further otdered that within twenty
days after the date hereof the said complainant
cause a notice of this order TO be published in
the Alma Record. a newspaper printed publish
ed and circulating in said county, and that such
publication be continued therein al least once
each week for six suCC eSsive weeks, or that he
cause a copy of this order to be personally serv-
ed on said defendant on his unknown heirs.
legatees, devisees or assigns. at least twenty
days baforS the time prescribed Tor their APP
pearance.
KELLY : Scarf. Circuit Judge
This suit is brought 10 quiet and remove clouds
from the title to lands described the east half
of the east half of the southwest quarter OF sec
ton nineteen III township nine north OF range
one west, Michigan.
O. G. FUTILE,
Solicitor for Complainant
Bust ness address, Ithaca, Michigan. lds5t7
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-08-10
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Truckers use both animal manure
and fertilizer.
Glover hay should not be hauled in
until 1t is well cured.
Vegetables grown on the farm can
be had when wanted.
The spraying of potatoes is often
spoken of as potato insurance.
DO not be afraid TO thin out your
plants-they must not be crowded.
For a farm of 100 acres four
horse team with one driving horse
will answer.
To have large ears of sweet corn
the ground should be deep finely pull
verified and.
It is a great mistake not to raise
the grain and forage to feed the farm
stock and the family supplies.
At least 10 per cent of the hay crop,
or $50 900. 900 worth of hay, is levied
on annually by locusts. grasshoppers,
etc
The mixed system of farming will
furnish the need for the table-and
an abundance of vegetables and small
fruits.
Probably more garden stuff has
been ruined for want of being thinned
at the proper time than by any other
cause
Sweet corn, pole lima beans, toma.
toes and white potatoes are the four
standard vegetables for both family
eating and for market.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-08-10

ORDER FOR PUBLICATION - APPOINT.
MENT OF ADMISTRATOR.
State of Michigan,
The Probate Court for the county of Gratiot
At a session of said court, held at the Probate
Office in the village of Ithaca in said county on
the 2lst day of July A. ID. 1911.
Present: Hon. Isaac 5. Seaver, Judge of Pro
bate
In the matter .of the estate OF Amanda NJ
Hicks, deceased.
Dora Hicks. daughter of said deceased
having filed in said court her petition, praying
that the administration of said estate be grant
ed to c. A. Hicks, or 10 some other suitable
person.
1T Is ORDERED That the 2lst day of August
A, ID 1911, at ten O'Clock in the forenoon
al said probate Office, be and Is hereby appointed
for hearing said petition.
1T Is FURTHER ORDERED That public
notice thereof be given by publication of a copy
OF this order, for three successive weeks previous
to said day of hearing, in the Alma Record a
newspaper printed and circulated in said county
ISAAC =. SEAVER,
true copy Judge of Probate.
l6gOt4
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-08-10
PROFIT FROM TWO SWARMS
Make S21 Worth Of Honey, Besides
Furnishing Food for Family of
Four for Six Months.

From an investment OF $1555, two
swarms of bees made s21 worth of
honey. Besides, they furnished honey
for a family of four from the middle
Of June until Christmas, and gave a
new swarm Of bees worth IS last year.
From one hive, 100 pounds of honey
were taken. At Is cents pound, the
average selling price of the honey, 1t
brought $16.35. The two swarms of
bees were worth $40, and the hives,
including one for the new swarm, at
S1.S5 each, were worth $3.50 making
the invoice s15.55. AS one swarm
made s16.35 worth of honey, ii made so
cents more than enough to pay for the
total expenditure. What the other
swarm made was clear profit.
These bees belong to Custodian
Lewis OF the Kansas State Agricultur-
al college. He says that every farmer
who lives where alfalfa grows ought
TO keep a few bees They do not re-
quire much work and they give good
results for the investment. They
should be watched closely, but little
work at the proper time is all that is
necessary. Honey is better than strip
or molasses.
Mr.. Lewis keeps his bees in a quiet
place where the sun shines on them
in the morning, but not later in the
day. He says If the bees are given
lots of room and not allowed to get too
hot, they are not so likely 10 swarm.
Ten frame hives with a large opening
at the entrance are the most salts
factory
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-08-10
DEMONT RUN.ABOUT FOR SALE.

Having purchased large touring car
we wish to dispoe of our Demont Run
about. We purchased this little car
last fall and it haa not run 1000 miles.
Tires are in excellent condition, Car is
fully equipped, has top windshield,
magnetic etc. Would be very glad to
give you a demonstration. We will
take $4,000 if accepted at once. Ad-
dress. Chatterton q Son, Mt Pleasant,
Michigan. Y
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-08-10

a.. Nests with hinged cover for re-
moval of eggs. b.. Inside view Of
nests.
not be built, as ii is likely to become
served TO prevent drafts as they are
as fatal TO good results as dampness.
II the house is already constructed
and it proves damp, filling the loft
OF 1t has one) with dry. clean straw
will materially improve it
When dropping boards are used
they should be low TO permit of easy
cleaning They should be made of
matched lumber and be twenty inches
wide for one perch and three feet
wide for two perches. The first perch
placed at least ten inches from the
wall. A good roost may be made
from material 2x2 inches then slight
ly rounded on the edges.
Mr. Julian F. Seavey. a New Hamp-
shire man. thus describes a house for
chicks. which he has found to be very
satisfactory:
My chick house is AXIS feet, feet
high in front and 21 at the back,
with floor. II has corner stones un-
der 1t. The sloping raceway OBJ is
convenient when chicks pass in and
out. | simply raise bottom board CO.
and fasten up, to let chicks all out
at once. Cd. d. is stationary front.
To feed chicks the wire netting (E.
L T. ic m ado IN taka dOu, from opa
end. The top boards CD are hinged
&C. G. to be open or shut as ]
choose.
When chicks are small | use two
lath partitions, giving three apart
ments with one hen and brood in
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-08-10
Shelled corn-67c.

Shelled corn-67c.
Beans-Choice, per bu. $l.90.
Rye-7lc.
Buckwheat-s1 20 per 100 lbs.
Barley-$l.25 per 100 lbs.
Ear Corn 35c per bu.
HAY.
No. Timothy-Sl400 Baled
Light Mixed-$l2O0
Clover-No. /, $1,000 per ton
Straw-S4.00
GLOVER SEED.
June-$6.5 80 to IS. 90 per bushel.
Alsyke-S7.OO to $500 per bushel.
Mammoth-$6.5 30 to $3.50 per bushel.
No. Prime Clover-S.50 per blu.
LIVE STOCK.
Hogs-$6.75 per cwt
Beef Cattle-S3. 90 81 per cwt.
Sheep-$2.50 per cwt.
Lambs-s4. 90 to $500 per cwt.
Veal Calves 5000
DRESSED MEATS.
Beetle @ Sc per pound.
Hogs-sS. so per cwt.
Mutton-5c per pound.
Veal Calves -S19c per pound.
POULTRY, HIDES, ETC.
Hens--l0c.
Brollers-12l5c per pound.
Beef Hides-719c per pound.
Horse Hides-$2 a. 3 90.
Deacon Skins-25c.
Calf Skins-l0c per pound.
Tallow-4c per pound.
VEGETABLES, FRUITS, ETC.
PRODUCE.
Butter-24c per pound
Eggs-l6c, per dozen
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-08-10
Granue News Notes.

Ulysses grange, at Jacksonville,
n. Y, dedicated a new grange hall
last month.
A resolution was defeated by the
national grange to allow oranges to
confer the four degrees at one SEES
sion
The legislative committee of the ma
tional grange was right on the job
during the Canadian reciprocity fight
at Washington.
The Patrons Fire Insurance Com
pany Of Rhode Island carries $40 800
in risks. 1t has s7.139.74 in its treas
ury and had only one small loss last
year. The moral hazard in cooper
ative insurance reaches to minimum
In the grange fire insurance business
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-08-10
[ POULTRY
|SkY'YxZ|
STARTING A POULTRY PLANT
First Consideration Is Suitable Loca-
tion-Dry Porous Soil Of Grav-
ely Nature Is Best.
DIV w. S. JACORSN

(By w. S JACOBS)
The first consideration in establish
ing a poultry farm is a suitable loca-
ton. An elevation having natural
drainage away from the area where
sought, as the ground, no matter of
what nature, will be cold and I'M
healthy If damp. If the proposed site
does not afford drainage naturally it
should be provided in the form Of a
thorough system Of understandings. A
dry, porous soil of a sandy or gravelly
nature is much more satisfactory than
an impervious clay soil, as that of the
more open nature is more easily kept
in clean and sanitary condition. A
gentle slope facing the south or south
east is preferable in order that the
fowls may receive as much sunlight
as possible during the short days of
winter Orchards are very desirable
as locations for poultry runs on ac-
count of the shade which the trees
afford during the hot summer days,
and in return for the shade thus pro-
vided the poultry will prove a val
liable ally to the orchardst in com
batting many injurious insects.
There are a few things which
should be observed in the construc-
ton of all houses and if observed the
fowls should keep healthy and thrifty.
full circulation of fresh air should
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-08-10

the slo affords the cheapest means
for forage preservation.
Because of the palatability and sue
culence silage possesses higher feed
ing value than does the same forage
dry cured. Conservative feeders esti-
mate that the silo doubles the value
of the forage crop.
1t has been conclusively proved
that the silo effects a considerable
saving in the cost Of production of
beef, mutton and milk.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-08-10
Patrons Fire Insurance Companies.

Patrons Fire Insurance Companies.
The question is often asked if =
granger who is member of a Patrons
fire insurance company should hav,
a fire loss and he was not in good
standing in the grange would the loss
be paid? We believe it is the custom
to include in the insurance policy q
clause 10 the effect that any member
Of the Order in good standing may ap
ply for such insurance. This is prac
ticed in the Jefferson County Fire as.
sociati0n. the largest in tie world
1t insists that the insured must keep
in good membership in the grange dur.
ing the term Of his insurance, other.
wise il will be declared void.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-08-10
Mr.. Seavey's Chick House.

each. These partitions | removed aft
er taking hens from chicks and put in
roost. ! put two Stat frames at bot.
tom to keep hen in when board CO.
was up. like this style of house II
is easy TO clean by simply hoeing out
at the bottom and putting in fresh
sawdust.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-08-10

ORDER FOR PUBLICATION - APPOINT
MENT OF ADMINISTRATORS
state OF Michigan, the Probate Court for the
County of Gratiot.
At a session of said court held at the probate
Office in the village of Ithaca in said county, on
the 2st day of July A. ID. 1911.
Present Hon. Isaac 5. Seaver, Judge of Pro-
bate.
In the matter of the estate of Reuben Holiday
decreased
Alice Holiday widow of said deceased hav-
ing filed in said court her petition praying that
the administration of said estate be granted to
Alice Holiday or some other suitable person
II is Ordered, That the 2lst day of August A. ID.
1911, at ten O'Clock in the forenoon, at said pro
bate office he and is hereby appointed for hear
ing said petition;
II is further ordered that public notice thereof
be given by publication of a copy of this order
foT three successive weeks previous TO said day
of hearing, in the Alma Record a newspaper
printed and circulated in said county
ISAAC : SEANER o
A true copy. l69Oti Judge of Probate
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-08-10
MANY BENEFITS OF THE SILO
Huge Receptacle Effects Considerable
Saving in Production Of Beef,
Mutton and Milk.

BY means of the silo more of the
food value OF forage can be saved
than by any other method of preserva-
ton.
Forage placed in the silo keeps at a
uniform quality, whereas field cured
forage constantly deteriorstes.
Considering the food value saved.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-08-10

ORDER FOR PUBLICATION-FIN ADMIN
ISTRATION ACCOUNT.
state of Michigan, the Probate Court for the
County of Gratiot
At session Of said court held at the probate
Office in the village OF Ithaca in said county on
the 9Th day OF July A. u. 1911
Present Hon. isaac >. Seaver, Judge Of Pro-
bate.
In the matter of the estate of Anton Bahlke
deceased.
William A. Bahlke executor of said estate,
having filed in said court his final adnunistra-
ton account and his petition praying for the
allowance thereof and for the assignment and
distribution of the residue of said estate to the
persons entitled thereto according to the will of
said deceased
IT Is ORDERED, That the 18th day Of August.
A ID. 1911 at ten o'clock in the forenoon at said
probate Office, be and is hereby appointed for
examining and allowing said accounts and
hearing said petition;
IT Is FURTHER ORDERED, That public motto
thereof be given by publication of a copy of this
order for three successive weeks previous to said
day of hearing in the Alma Record a newspaper
printed and circulated in said county.
ISAAC 3. SEANER
true copy. l6s9t4 Judge of Probate
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-08-10
LOCAL MARKETS

The following market quotations are
corrected every Thursday morning:
GRAIN.
Wheat-No. l wnlte, nc No. red
Sic
Oats--36c. old or new
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-08-10

If you would Like A Servant in
the House" - uncomplaining-al-
ways ready for work-a money -
time---worry and labor-saver, at
a cost so little it will surprise you
Get 4
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-08-10

If kettle of boiling hot food is deposited in receptacle
made of non-conducng material the heat
sequently food remains cooking temperature for
hours. In other words food first brought boil
placed Freess Cooker continues cook the
kept at cooking temperature by the application of heat
from fame
The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1911-12-08
CHOOI
NOTES

The Sly home was turned into place
OF merry making last Saturday after.
noon when the seventh gIade held class
party there. The beginning of the
afternoon after the guests arrived was
session of merry games, after which
dainty refreshments were served. Then
all went for hay-rack ride, which all
fully enjoyed. Mrs. Sly and Miss Will
liams chaperoned the party.
The members of the Senior class are
reading 'LesMiserables' for outside
work in English. The Juniors have
Last Days of Pompeii," the Sophie
mores, "A Tale of Two Cities" and the
Freshmen, Treasure Island" In the
class, the Seniors are taking up the
study of Washington's Farewell Ad-
dress, Bunker Hill Grafton and other
orations; the Juniors, millions
Poems," the Sophomores, Goldsmith S
1.-The Deserted Village and other
poems, and the Freshmen, Burns THE
Cotter's Saturday Might and other
poems. The seventh graders are study
ing ''Evangeline, and the eighth grade
pupils, 1.-The Lady of the Lake.
The debaters, Nellie Hoadley, and
Merrill Rawson, accompanied by Supt.
Lewis, leave this morning for Lind,
where they will debate tonight High
hopes are entertained for Kennewick's
victory.
1t was disappointing to the football
boys not to win the last game of the
season but they played fair, anyway.
Toppenish won by a score of to 5. Just
wait, Kennewick will fix them.
The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1911-12-08
FINLEY ITEMS

| sVsSs
Mrs. F. M. Cole visited in Pasc,
Thursday and Friday with friends.
E. M. Angel came over from Pasc'
Friday between trains.
Fred Cresswell returned Friday from
the Walla Walla country with band O.
beef cattle.
Mrs. Andrew Green went to Pasct
Thursday to visit her husband, return
ing Sunday.
Mrs. A. H. Poston returned to Car
ley Saturday after few days visit will
her husband.
J. B. Olinger, of Wenatchee, Wash.
visited over Sunday with an old school
mate, Fred Cresswell.
Mr.. Evans, of Burbank. was a bust
ness visitor here the first of the week.
Miss Pauline Knautz returned Satur.
day from weeks visit in Spokane.
R. j. Retzlaff and Elmer Hill went tc
Pasco Tuesday with hay and teams fol-
the Finley camp.
Chas. Poston returned Sunday after
spending about two weeks on their
ranch at Carley.
A. L. Menhinick. of Tacoma, was a
business visitor here last week, eating
Thanksgiving dinner at the Finley
home
Thanksgiving services were held at
the church after which splendid din
ner was thoroughly enjoyed by large
number, in the basement of the school
house.
E. Mcdonald, of Kennewick, has Just
finished papering the house of S. A.
Hoyt.
GAMMON-CAPRON
At Pasco, Saturday, Dec. 2, occurred
the wedding of Miss Nita Cannon, to
w. S. Capron, of Oakesdale. Mrs. B.
Cannon, Mrs. Vivian Day, and Mr..
and Mrs. Robt. Cannon Jr, witnessed
the ceremony. Miss Cannon has been
resident of Finley for the past seven
years, in which time she has made a
very large circle of friends, all of whom
join in extending hearty congratulations
and best wishes.
Mr. and Mrs. Capron left for their
new home near Oak esdale, Monday.
S. A. Hoyt's moved into their own
home Wednesday.
The basketball game between Rich
land and Finley was played last We'd
nesday night at Richland with score
of 81 to 10 in favor of Richland. That
is not as bad as it might be, boys, con-
sidering the team you played against.
The lineup for Finley was as follows:
Ray Fisher, r. f.; Lyle Smith, |. f.; Ray
Barton, c.; Dave Owens, r. g.; James
Thomas, !. g.
Miss Belle Comstock returned Sun
day from Walla Walla where she spent
Thanksgiving with her sister.