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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-02-02
Beet Shippers Protest.

The railroads of the state are pre-.
pairing to advance the freight rates
on sugar beets from 40 to 80 cents a
ton, and shippers from every section
Of the state where sugar beets are
raised are sending complaints TO the
railroad commission. Chairman Glas
gov stated he would recommend TO
the shippers of sugar beets that they
sell their beets at the point from
which they are shipped. and thus the
freight weight would be figured by the
railroad company instead of the sugar
company at the other end
Under the present system, the sugar
company weighs the beets tests them
for the sugar percentage, takes out
the tare and freight and sends the
producer his money The farmer
claims he is making nothing, while
the sugar companies are declaring
large dividends.
While the railroad commission is not
sure IL has any authority to interfere,
yet 1t is of the impression the sugar
companies. and not the farmer, should
stand the raise in freight rates. 1t is
expected the railroads will file a new
rate schedule within a short time
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-02-02
OFFICIAL CALL FOR REPUBLICAN STATE
CONVENTION

To the Republican Electors OF the State
of Michigan:
The State Convention of the Repub-
licans of Michigan is hereby called to
meet at the Auditorium in the city OF
Saginaw on Thursday, the 2nd day of
March. 1911. at II o'clock III the fore
noon, for the purpose of nominating
Two candidates for the Office of Justice
of the Supreme Court for the term
of eight years each;
One candidate for the office of Super
intendent of Public Instruction for
the term of two years;
Two candidates for the office Of Re-
gent of the University for the term
of eight years EACH
One candidate for the Office of Menu
Der of the State Board of Education
for the term of six year;
Two candidates for the Office of Mem
Der of the State Board of Agricultur
for the term of six years each;
and for the transaction of such other
business as may properly come before
the convention.
Each county will be entitled to one
delegate for each two hundred and fifty
votes of the vote cast therein for the
Republican candidate for Secretary Of
State at the last Presidential election,
and one additional delegate for moiety
of one hundred and twenty.six votes or
more.
Under the resolution of 1853, no dele
gate will be entitled TO a seat in the
State Convention who does not reside
In the county he proposes 10 represent
The delegates from the several coun-
ties in each Congressional District are
requested TO meet in district caucus at
$3.50 clock a. m. on the day of the
State Convention, and select officers as
follows. to represented to the Safe Con-
ventior for confirmation:
1-One Vice President.
2-One Assistant Secretary.
3-One member of the committee on
Credentials. "
4-One member of the committee on
Permanent Organization and
Order of Business"
5-One member of the committee on
Resolutions
By Order of the Republican State
Central Committee
w. F. KNOX. Chairman.
PAUL II. KING, Secretary.
Dated at Lansing, January IL, 1911.
II the apportIonment Gratiot county
is entitled TO II delegates, Isabelle 10,
Montcalm IS, Clinton IA, Glare ).
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-02-02
RAILROADS TO
OPEN TAX WAR
ROADS DEMAND RETALIATION
OF STATE OR WILL STOP
PAYING TAXES.
MOVE WILL CLOSE MANY PUBLIC
cHooLS-Gov. OSBORN URGES
QUICK LEGISLATION.
II 10 Certain the Express, Telephone
and Telegraph Companies Will
Join in the Fight.

The railroads are preparing &c
move on the Legislature. For months
their experts have been digging into
tax conditions in the state and there
is a vast volume of figures ready tc
show that the railroads are paying
more than their just share of the
taaes because of the differentiation
of the general property of the state
For several weeks there has been
much anticipation in the capital as
TO the exact demands to be made by
the railroads The attorneys for the
companies have been going over the
situation carefully Now it comes
from a reliable source that they Will
demand a complete revaluation OF the
state BY the state tax commission,
supporting the demand with the fig
ures collected under the direction OF
Grin Bolt and Ira Sayre. and that II
the legislature does not comply with
the demand they will refuse to pay
their June taxes and force the state
10 sue
No matter how the suit should be
decided. il would mean that hundreds
of the schools in the state would not
be able to open for the fall term and
local taxes will be necessary 10 keep
the others open.
While that particular phase has not
entered into the discussion thus far
II is certain that the express compan.
les and telephone and telegraph com
panies will Join with the railroads in
the fight, although the telephone com.
panies are still fighting the ad va
loren bill in the courts and have
not yet paid any taxes under its
provisions.
Gov Osborn is cognizant of the in.
tentions Of the railroad and in order
to relieve the situation somewhat he
IS urging on the mining companies
that they join with him in working
for the creation of non-partisan
board of tax experts 10 examine in
detail tax conditions in the state.
The governor had a long confer
ence on the subject with several of
the senators and has urged them to
take steps at once to forestall action
by the railroads by hurrying the pas.
sage of legislation either creating the
commission he suggested or increas.
ing the powers of the state tax com
mission and giving the commission
such additional help as is needed TO
properly do the work. He was espe.
cially insstent that something be
done about the mining property OF
the upper peninsula. fearing the at.
tack of the railroads on that point
more than on any other.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-02-02
Lakes-to-GuIf Waterway Is Opposed

A great movement to combat the
Lakes-to-the-Gulf waterway is being
planned in Traverse City, the intent
being 70 have all the managers OF
large enterprises. mayors of cities
city councils, boards Of supervisors
boards of trade. prominent citizens
and others make a protest to the
Michigan delegation in congress and
Gov. Osborn against the canal on the
ground that ii will endanger the fruit
industry of western Michigan by eff
fecting change in climatic condi
tions.
Frank D. Wade who several years
ago started the campaign against the
canal, is leader of the movement
Those who are against the big ditch
hold that it will change the lake
currents to such an extent that the
warm surface water that now flows
north from Chicago and tempers the
climate very materially, will flow
southwark and do millions of dollars
worth Of damage
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-02-02
County Convention.

A Republican Convention for the
County of Gratiot is hereby called to
meet at the court house in the village
OF Ithaca on Thursday, February q,
1911, at IL o'clock a. m, for the pur-
pose OF electing seventeen delegates
to represent the county in the State
Convention to be held at the Audi
forum in the city of Saginaw on
Thursday, March ?, 1911, and for the
purpose of nominating candidate for
the Office of County School Commits
sioner of Schools, and for the transac-
ton of such other business as may
properly come before the convention.
The representation of the various
townships and wards in this conven-
tion was fixed by the following reso-
luton adopted at the County Conven-
ton held February 5, 1909
Resolved, That the various town
ships and wards of the County of
Gratiot, in future Republican conven-
tons be entitled, respectively to rep
resentation therein by one delegate
for each thirty-hve votes cast at the
preceding general election for the Re
publican candidate for Secretary Of
State, and one for each m6iety Of
eighteen thereof, and that the county
committee be and is hereby instructed
10 follow this rule as a basis for the
apportionment OF delegates to future
county conventions.
In accordance with the above reso-
tuition the several TOWN. hiDc and the
cities Of St Louis and Nina. are en-
titled to representation in said coin
vention bv DELEGATES as follows
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-02-02
ATTENTION VOTERS.

To the qualified electors of Gratict
County:
Nominations for Circuit JUICE mas
be made this year at Primaries TO be
held on the first day of March, 1911,
and at the request of many of my
friends throughout the district l hereby
announce myself as candidate for the
nomination for that office on the Re-
publican ticket. Very truly yours,
166lu Kslly >. Scarf
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-02-02

The Gratiot Pomona meeting will
be held ithaca February llth, 1911.
The morning session and evening ses-
sion will be held at the Ithaca Grange
hall. The afternoon meeting will be
joint meeting of Changers and
teachers at the court room.
1000 a. m, Grange hall-Business
session; report of subordinate oranges.
Noon-Meals served at Weight
House
lis Joint meeting at Court Room
Of Changers and Teachers-Every one
cordially invited
Music ............ Ithaca High School
Remarks ................C Com. Pike
Address. ....H. f. Baker Of Weadock
Music.......... Ithaca High School
Address Prof Cobb of Mt. Pleasant
Recitation Kitty Cowdry
Music COMMUNICATIONS. Ithaca Quartet
Question box.
Supper.
ZOO a. m-5th degree at the Ithaca
Grange hall
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-02-02
To Pick M. N. G camn.

Senator Cartier introduced a bill
providing for the appointment of .
committee 10 investigate the various
sites offered and select one for a per
manent camp for the Michigan Ma
tional Guard
The bin provides that the commit
tee shall consist of five members, three
members of the guard, one Of whom
shall be skilled i'm handling brigade
another on sanitary conditions and
the third on rifle ranges, and two civil
ians. one Of whom must be a real es
tate man and the other a genera.
business man The commission will
report to the legislature Of 1913
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-02-02
d Sweeney. a brakeman OF

70 Sweeney. a brakeman or
the Lake Shore railroad, was instant
ly killed when he accidentally tripped
on his coat and fell from The top OF
box car az Constantine He fel
between the cars and his body was
ground to a pulp
A silver tray upon which rested 800
bright silver dollars was presented
TO Rev Henry y Couden. of Michigan
the blind chaplain of the nationa
house of representatives. by the mem
hers of the house The occasion OF
the presentation was the twenty-fiftf
wedding anniversary of Rev and Mrs
Conden.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-02-02

While bending over a rapidly re-.
volying emery wheel in a Grand Rap
ids factory, Fred Surdam's scalp was
literally filed fun of small particles
of emery when the wheel burst
The congregations OF the Wealthy
Avenue Baptist church and the Fifth
Avenue Church of Christ, of Grand
Rapids, will consolidate to do away
with needless expense. and also be
cause there are 10 small churches in
the immediate neighborhood
Next year the State Association OF
Drain Commissioners viii hold its
annual meeting in Saginaw A com.
mittee consisting of Walter Carven.
Mason; L. +. Green, Of ST Johns:
John Hurley, Tuscola, and A. W. Bald
win, Midland, was appointed TO sit
with the committee on drains Of the
state legislature to consider all pro
posed legislation.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-02-02
Drives Wife Insane.

Naturally this peculiar turn of his
brain, for it can be nothing else, has
wrecked his success in everything he
has undertaken At every return from
his wanderings he has found his bust
ness closed or his position filled by
another and he has had 10 begin again
at the bottom.
Naturally the strain upon his rela.
tives of these repeated disappearance
has been great, and his wife felt it
so keenly that her mind has become
unbalanced and she is now in the
asylum at Pontiac.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-02-02
SUBSCRIPTION. SLoo PER YEAR

The RECORD is entered at the postofiee in
Alma for transmission through the mails as sec
end class matter.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-02-02
Bean Assn. Out to XIII Reciprocity

The Michigan Bean Jobbers asso-
citation, an organization composed Of
800 or 400 elevator men and grain dis
tributors i'm different parts Of the state.
has drawn up resolutions opposing the
reciprocity agreement
The association held its annual
meeting in Detroit last week, and re
ciprocity received considerable atten-
ticn from the members. and although
the agreement as PROMULGATED by The
special committee of experts from the
United States and Canada. was not
completed in every detail. resolutions
were drawn up opposing il
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-02-02
MICHIGAN MANS
DOUBLE LIFE
WILLIE. cONANT, A ONCE TRUSTED
OFFICIAL, ARRESTED FOR
vAGRANCY.
CAPABLE AND EFFICIENT NIGH.
GAN MAN is AFFLICTED WITH
MENTAL ALTERATION.
Holding Seven Positions OF Trust
Each Time Wanderlust Becomes
Supreme and Away He Goes.

Will F. Conant member or one
of the best families in Michigan and
who was, at different times, deputy
city clerk of Detroit, secretary OF the
lighting commission and cashier or
big financial house, is locked up as
vagrant in Cincinnati and in this lies
as weird a story of dual mentality
as that of CDR. Jekyli" and Mr.. Hyde.
The two personalities in the man
are as distinct as could possibly be,
and when his personality as an ac-
tive, able and efficient business man
is uppermost, he has not the slightest
recollection of his doings as the va
grant.
He tried many callings and was
making a success in each when the
Mr. Hyde" personally in him would
be master and he would forsake his
work.
Often his wanderings have been
stopped by the police of various cities.
They would pick him up and return
him to his home city, where after
careful nursing his normal mind would
reassert itself and he would become
once more the methodical, enterpris'
ing business man.
The change from business man TO
vagrant would apparently be effected
in the twinkling of an eye, but the
reverse change was brought about only
by weeks of care.
The Stanford interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1911-1912, 1911-10-06
STOCK LAW ELECTION.
Regular term Lincoln County Court,
held August 18th, 1911, Hon. JAS.
l.. Bailey. Judge, presiding.

Regular term Lincoln County Court.
held August l4th, 1911, Hon. JAS.
L. Bailey, Judge, presiding.
In the matter of the petition of
the citizens of the Waynesburg Mag
isterial district, asking for an elec-
ton to be held ON the question of
stock running at large:
A petition signed by G.. NJ. Thomp-
son, Morris Wall. 5. b. Chevilett, q.
A. Walter, Maurice Singleton, W. G..
tHaggard, W. Waters, w. ID. john
son. j. A. Singleton. j. A. Hart, j.
Il. Mckee, G.. ii. Cannon. j. w.
Thompson, George Williams, f. W.
May, VIM. Morgan. Richard Mayrard
Wash Spaw, III. w. Waddle, b. X.
Denton. J. II. Blevens, X. Y. Bal
lard. Seth Reynolds, Bill Spradlin
and A. +. Morgan, and constituting
more than 20 voters of the Waynes-
burg magisterial district. was this
day filed IN open court, asking a sub
mission of the question whether eat
tie, or any species thereof shall be
permitted to run at large on the
public highways and unenelosed
lands of the Waynesburg Magister-
ial district, and il appearing to the
satisfaction of the court that the
persons whose names are signed TO
said petition are legal voters in
said district. and that same is sign
ed by more than 20 voters thereof.
and that the law relative to the call
| ing of said election has been com
piled with by said petitioners. i is
therefore ordered that AN election
be held in said district at each vot-
/ ing place therein, namely, Wanes-
] burg Precinct No. l, WaynSsburg
Precinct No. 2, Waynesburg Precinct
No. 3, at the regular November cleo
ton, 1911 Ito be held on the 9TH day
OF November, l9ll)s upon the fol-
lowing question, towit: "Are you IN
favor of making il unlawful for eat
lie, including, horses. asses, mules.
sheep, goats and swine to run at
large on the public highways and
unenclosed lands of the Waynesbure
Magisterial DISTRICT
The officers of election in each
precinct of said district are direct
ed to open poll al the next Novem-
Der election for the purpose of as
pertaining the will of the voters OF
said district upon said question. and
the clerk of this court is directed b
have printed on the ballots for each
precinct in which the vote is to b.
taken the question above set ont,
and there shall also be published 20
DAYS before the election Ia at least
The Stanford interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1911-1912, 1911-10-06
MISSIONARY MEETING

There will be a meeting Of mis-
sionary delegates from all the Wo-
mans Missionary Societies in the
Danville district. including the towns
of Middlesboro, Pineville, London,
Corbin. Moreland, Burgin, Danville'
IIarrodsburg, Richmond, Wilmore,
MeKendree, Church. Hebron church
Mitchhellsburg. Perryvillc, Burnside
Somerset, East Bernstadt, Stanford
Mt. Oiivet. Somerset circuit. This
meeting will convene October Ills
Beginning Tuesday nights at the
Methodist church in Stanford. The
session will be interesting and in
spring and all are invited to at
tend. Other UNCONVENTIONAL Mis-
sionary Societies are cordially invit-
cd. See program next week.
Mrs. j. J. Dickey. Conf. Cor. See
The Stanford interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1911-1912, 1911-10-06

Miss Mecie Horton is dead and aer
friends very deeply mourn her loss.
Deceased was only II years of age
and daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. q.
W. Horton.of Eubanks. She wss a
most beautiful young woman and
well liked by all who knew her. Much
sympathy is felt for the bereaved
parents over the loss of their dangh-
Ter. She is survived by her parents,
three sisters and four brothers.
tine precious to their heart is gone,
The voice they loved is still;
A place is vacant in their home,
Which no one else can fill.
The golden gates we're opened wide,
A gentle voice said "come,"
And the angels on the other side,
Welcomed their darling home.
Earth has lost its look Of glsdness,
Heaven seems to Us more bright,
Since the spirit Of our loved one,
Took its happy homeward flight.
Mecie is gone but not forgotten.
Never will her memory fade;
Sweet thoughts will ever linger.
Around the grave where she is laid
MRS. JOHN +. HORTON.
The Stanford interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1911-1912, 1911-10-06

q This space is reserved for &
3 the Temperance Committee Of q
q Lincoln County. g
The Stanford interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1911-1912, 1911-10-06

four issues of the Stanford Interior
journal. n notice of the said cleo
ton, which shall give the date of
said election. the question to he sub
rnitted TO the voters of said district,
and such facts as may be necessary
to give validity To said act.
\ Copy. Attest: G. Il. COOPER.
79-4 Clerk Lincoln County Court
The Stanford interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1911-1912, 1911-10-06
osss Advice fer Prssehss.

Among the stories related by the
late Rev. Or. A. =. Pisrson was one Of
Q marble-cutter. with chisei and ham
msr. working . block Of stone into .
statue. A preacher who was looking
on said: Il wish could. on hearts
Of stone. deal such Transforming
blows!" Perhaps you might" was
the workman's quiet answer. II. like
me, you worked on your knees"
The Stanford interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1911-1912, 1911-10-06

MAsoNg MEETING.
Lincoln Lodge No. ~. y. q A. M, will mess
n stsssd communication on each nrst and
tnird Monday nights ofsash month. at f:D
v'esock In their hall on main street, stan
ford, Ky. Members of sister sss are frs-
s.rnslly invited 70 be present. =. W. Psa-
The Stanford interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1911-1912, 1911-10-06
Iifs's RESPONSIBILITIES

The man called to a great work
must not waste his life In trivial
things. He must not act IKE the
keeper Of the lighthouse who gave to
the people In the cabins about him
the oil which was intended for the
mighty lanterns of the sea.-Mastsr-
linck.
The Stanford interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1911-1912, 1911-10-06

.TeoatNsont q N0afe WeUn6a
Incissd wounds Of the heart ere ~
longer beyond the reach Of surgical
science II sssns almost . CRY back
to msdissvaiism 10 recall the time.
hardly more than twenty years ago.
vhsa ne susgsstios Il hesst surssry
wouid have bSsns aasAfdsd a. chinssk
cal
The Stanford interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1911-1912, 1911-10-06
FRUIT AND SHADE TREES.

Shrubs. Asparagus, Rhubarb. Peoni-
es, Roses. PhloI, etc. Everything
for orchard. lawn and garden. No
Agents. Our prices may interest
You. Free Catalogue.
n. 2. hlllenmeyr { Sons.
Lexington. Ky.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1911-08-25

Congress has adjourned, and the
Democrats left Washington with ban
ners streaming and flags of victory
flying. They did not do the "fool
thing" after all.
Will, Bert. Bowen, Coxy, and
Marvin Ratliff, of Georgetown, KY,
are in the community with their
mother, Mrs. Clinton Barns. They
are here on account of the death of
of Mr.. Barns, mentioned in another
column.
Mrs. Chapman Anderson, of Rich
lands, who is an artist of considerable
note, is engaged in painting life
portrait of Hon. ii. G. Stuart, the
well know Russell county citizen.
1t is stated that Mrs. Anderson will
receive a thousand for her services.
Mrs. Alderson's husband is a literary
man and is turning out book which
will go to the publishers soon.
Report reaches town that Billion
Peck, son of Henry Peek, is still i'll
at his home near Grafton. He has
been confined to the house all sum-
mer, and his family are apprehensive.
His brother Leonard Peck, and wife,
of California, are here on visit
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1911-08-25
PiSgah

, Pisgah, August 24.-Mrs. S. A.
Peery went to TazeweIl and back
Saturday.
Miss Anne Crockett went to Taze.
well Saturday and returned Sunday.
Miss Louise Peery and her brother
returned from Russell county Mon
day.
MIR. Lewis Witt went to Cedar
Bluff Sunday to get a position with
the N. and w. at that place.
Robert Hawkins was again visiting
in the vicinity Sunday.
There is always something to look
forward to-the Fair is near at hand
Mrs. o. E. Hopkins and son. John
went to Maxwell and back last Tues.
day.
Miss Martha Hopkins left yester-
day afternoon for Seabaord to spend
few days at the home of Mr.. and
M. Zeigler.
Mrs. S. w. Cecil went to Tazewell
today.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1911-08-25

Rev. George A. Frazier, of Villa
Grove, ILL.,, and Rev. j. Tyler
Frazier, of Smith county, are in Ora
ham as the guest of their brother,
Greed FRAZIER
The announcement of the mar
riage of j. M. Smith, of Graham, and
Miss Hette Graves Anspachi, has
been received at the home of Mr..
Smith at Graham. The marriage will
occur on the 9th of September.
Mrs. John Copenhaver, who has
been the guest of her father, DR.. r.
NJ. Witten, at Graham, will leave
Monday for her home at johnson
City, Tenn.
Federal Court is still in session at
Big Stone Gap, in the midst of one
of the largest dockets for some
time.
MIR. Vawter. relief agent of the
N. and W., is filling agent Bakers
place in the depot NorthTazewelI,
while the latter is visiting California
and other western States.
Earl kendrick, who has been con-
fined to his home for several days, is
on the street again.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1911-08-25
Don't Play
with Fire.

A common caution to children.
but 1t is also good advice to
grown-up men and women. You
are playing with fire when you
insure your property without
carefully selecting the Company
which promises to protect you
against loss. Why take chances
when at no extra cost? the
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1911-08-25
Chiidron Cry
FOR ELETCHER'S
Q "A 8 7 Q RIA

Rev. Burke Culpepper has kindly
consented to speak to the Sunday
School children and teachers of the
Baptist Sunday School next Sunday
morning. The school will meet at
8 30 instead of 8 :45 as usual Let
every pupil, teacher. mother and
father, and every friend of the school
be present promptly at $3.50. This
will give ample time to have the les
sons and hear Mr.. Culpepper, and get
through in time for the meeting in
the Methodist church. Let every one
come. All are welcome.