davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Colorado statesman., 1911-03-11
Panama,s Shipping Problem.

Washington.-Afte hearing all the
interests involved, Secretary Dickin-
son has determined the tentative out
line of a contract which the govern
ment-owned Panama railroad Will Of
fer to it's co-carriers of freight be-
tween Pacific and Atlantic ports pro,
viding for a proportionate division OF
rates. 1t was determined to substi'
tute commodity rates for the present
flat rate of SO ton for all classes OF
freight shipped from San Francisco to
New York via the Panama route.
The Colorado statesman., 1911-03-11

are Senators Hale and Frye OF Maine.
Aldrich of Rhode Island. Cullom of I'LL
nois, and Gallinger of New Hampshire.
1t will be noted that four OF the five
come from New England, which &C
counts, in part, for the preponderance
Of influence which has been possessed
by that section of the country In the
upper house of congress. The sena-
torial careers of Senators Hale and
Aldrich. however. have come to a
close.
Practically all of these men have
had a varied political service. Sena-
tor Cullom, who is now so years old.
entered public life in 1853. 5S years
ago. Senator Frye, now In his eighty
first year, held his first elective office
In 1861. Senator Hale now 75 years
of age. was elected to the legislature
of Maine in 1867. Senator Gallinger
is IA, and entered upon a public career
In 1872. Senator Aldrich. who is now
20 years old, is the baby Of the lot,
and held his first office in 1871.
All of them have been in public life
almost continuously since they first
entered 1t. Their combined ages are
1892 years, or an average in excess OF
76 years. They have spent, all told.
172 years In congress, or an average
In excess of "a years each. of which
1873 years, or an average in excess of
81 years each, have been passed in
the senate.
Senator Cullom began his public life
as city attorney of Springfield, ILL.,, in
1853. In 1861 Senator Frye became
member of the lower house of the
legislature of the state of Maine. serv-
ing two terms. In 1856 Senator Cul-
lom was a presidential elector on the
Fillmore ticket in Illinois and the same
year became a member of the house
of the Illinois legislature. In 1860 he
was reelected and the following year
became speaker of the house. In 1865
he was elected to the Thirty-ninth con-
gress and served continuously until
1871, when he was again elected to
the Illinois legislature and again be-
came speaker of the house In 1873.
In the meantime, Senator Frye had
retired from the Maine legislature to
become mayor of his home city of Lew
The Colorado statesman., 1911-03-11

iston for one year, after which he was
subsequently again a member of the
legislature and in the same year be-
came attorney general of the state,
which office he held for three years.
In 1864 he was also presidential
elector on the Republican ticket.
1t was in 1867, also. that Senator
Hale made his first appearance in the
public arena, being elected to the state
legislature, where he served two years.
In 1869 he was elected to the lower
house of congress, where he served
ten years continuously, being in the
meantime offered the appointment of
postmaster general in the cabinet OF
Grant and of secretary of the navy
by President Hayes, both of which he
declined.
Senator Frye followed him to the
house of representatives in 1871, where
he also served ten years. Both these
men were promoted from the house to
the senate, Senator Hale being elect
ed in 1891, and he will, therefore, con-
clude 80 years of service in that body
on March A. Senator Frye was elect
ed March is of the same year and
took his seat two weeks after Senator
Hale.
CulIom Nominated Grant.
While the Maine senators were
transferring their activities to Wash
ington, Senator Cullom nominated u.
s. Grant for the presidency at the
Philadelphia convention in 1872, and
in 1876 and again in 1880, was elected
governor of the state of Illinois. 1t
was during his second term as gov
ernor, In 1888, that he was elected to
the senate. where he was continued
to serve nearly 25 years.
Senator Aldrich made his first entry
into public life in 1871 as a member
of the city council of Providence, his
home city, nearly 20 years after Sena.
tor Cullom had entered public life, ten
years after Senator Frye. and four
The Colorado statesman., 1911-03-11
Pearson's Recall Bill.

Representative Pearson's recall bill,
carrying with it the Skinner amend
ment for the submission of the ques-
tion of recalling judges and district
attorneys to the electorate, was passed
by the House on second reading, after
nearly week of consideration. In
speaking of his motion Skinner held
up the usual argument that If the re-
call question is not put up to the peo-
pie by the Legislature, they will take
the matter into their own hands under
the initiative and referendum.
The Colorado statesman., 1911-03-11
RADIO
LEGISLATIVE
DOI NJ G 6
public Meeting Held.
o o I N c s

The committee on mines of the
House of Representatives held pub
lie hearing on the coal mine bill for
mulated by commission named by
Gov. Shafroth to investigate the mat
ter of safeguarding miners employed
in coal mines Of the state. Several
representatives of mine owners and
mine workers appeared to offer sug-
gestions and amendments. The bill
provides for the maintenance of
chief inspector and seven deputies,
each deputy assigned to a district
composed of twenty-one coal mines.
There were few suggestions that would
change in any important respect the
bill as it now stands.
The Colorado statesman., 1911-03-11
Chinese Continue to Starve.

Washington. there is no
abatement in the crying needs OF the
starving people of China is indicated
by advices received by the state de-
partment AS a further measure OF
relief the American National Red
Cross cabled $4,000 to the American
consul general at Shanghai.
The Colorado statesman., 1911-03-11
Mel can Sued for $4,000.

Washington-Suit to recover $751;
900, the alleged purchase price OF the
so-called Hope diamond, has been filed
in the Supreme Court of the District
of Columbia against Mr.. and Mrs. Ed
ward B. Mclean by Louis c. Cartler
and Pierre C. Cartier, jewelers., OF New
York and Paris, trading under the
name of Cartier.
The Colorado statesman., 1911-03-11

A concurrent resolution introduced
in the House by Representatives Bott,
Bacon, McPelin, Goodfriend and Slat-
terry calls for an investigation of the
Winfield Scott Stratton estate, which
was entrusted to the executors ten
years ago for the purpose OF con-
structing the Myron Stratton home at
Colorado Springs, for the worthy poor
of the state.
The Colorado statesman., 1911-03-11

men who have
been in the public
service practically
all their lives. II
is doubtful II any
other legislative
body in the world
possesses in its
membership such
a notable quintet
of legislators. They
The Colorado statesman., 1911-03-11
Storm stops Traffio.

San Francisco.-Storm conditions in
California are somewhat improved but
railroad traffic is still far from nor
NAL. The coast lines are still tied up.
The Colorado statesman., 1911-03-11
"u,ckr and Roller Win.

Kansas City.-George Hackenschmldt
defeated Henry Ordeman and Dr. D.
F. Roller threw "Americus" in double
event wrestling bill given by the EN-
miro Athletic Club here.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-04-20

A womans back has many aches
and pains.
Most times It's the kidneys fault.
Backache is really kidney ache;
That's why Doan's Kidney Pills are
so effective.
Many Alma women know this
Read what one has TO say about 1t;
Mrs. Andrew O. Boyle, 121 Elwell
street, Alma, Mich. says: 81 had oc-
casion to test the merit OF Doan's
Kidney Pills and / found them to be
worthy Of recommendation | was
annoyed by dull, nagging backaches
and there were acute pains across my
kidneys. About two years ago | hrst
used Doan's Kidney Pills and they
brought me entire relief, ! have had
no need of a kidney medicine since.
Doans Kidney Pills deserve my en-
dorsement in return for the great ben
eft they have brought me-
For sale by all dealers. Price so
cents. Foster-M ilburn Co, Buffalo,
New York, sole agents for the United
States.
Remember the name-Doan's-and
take no other.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-04-20
.FARN HOUSE Burned.
Matt Lentz and Family Living North
West of Alma
STARTED BEFORE BREAKFAST
Loss of House and Contents Total Nearly
100000 Insurance Sll00.00

The family of Mr. and Mrs. Matt
Lentz, who live two miles north and
one mile east of Alma in Pine River
township, were surprised last Satur-
day morning about o'clock to find
their home on fire. 1t seems that Mr.
Lentz had gone to the barn to do the
chores and while Mrs Lentz, with a
good fire in the stove, was preparing
breakfast, a spark from the chimney
falling on the roof, famed by stiff
breeze. soon had the roof on fire and
before help could be secured the
building was a mass OF flames. A por-
work AMI ready for business.
ton of the household effects were
taken from the building. including
dresser. mirror and other articles. but
with the high wind these articles, even
after being saved from the fire, were
blown over and badly demoralized.
The loss on building and contents Is
/ estimated at $4,000, with insurance OF
$500 on house and $500 on contents.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-04-20
MORTGAGES SALE.

DEFAULT having been made in the coud
tons OF certain mortgage made and executed
by Martin ] Butterfeld and Sarah Butterheld
his wife both of Alma. Michigan to Fred w
Hooper. also OF Alma Michigan which said
mortgage is dated February 2nd, 1901, and on
the same daV was duly recorded in the office of
the Register of Deeds for Gratiot comfy Mich
igan in I.iber % of Mortgages on page SOS: and
that on the 18th day of October 1901 the said
mortgage was, by duly executed assignment
made by said Fred W. Hooper, to the First state
Bank. a corporation at Alma Michigan as
signed TO said First State Bank. for a valuable
consideration. and which said assignment was
on the Bird day OF February 1901 recorded IN the
Office of the said Register of Deeds in I.iber los
OF Mortgages on Page IA; And whereas the
amount claimed to be due and unpaid upon said
mortgage at the date of this notice is six hund
red and thirty-nine dollars and thirty-nine
cents ls63s.39) principal and interest together
with all legal costs of this foreclosure aud An
torney's fee provided by law and stipulated for
in said mortgage; and suit or proceeding
having been Instituted at law or in equity to re-
cover the debt secured by said mortgage
or any part thereof and the power of sale con
tanned in said mortgage having become oper-
alive.
Now. Therefore Notice is hereby given bv
virtue of the said power of sale and in pursu-
ance of the statute in such case made and pro-
vided, that the said mortgage will be foreclosed
by sale of the premises therein described at
public auction to the highest bidder at the
north front door OF the Court House in the viii
lage of Ithaca, on
TUESDAY, JUNE goth, A. ID. 1911
at 1000 O'Clock in the forenoon of that day: and
which said premises are described as follows:
Lot Eleven QD and the sonth half (sHl Of Lot
Twelve U2)in Block -Four () Henry I,ancashire's
Addition to the Village (now City, of Alma
Michigan, according TO said recorded plat
thereof.
Dated this 18th day of March. A d. 1911
FRED ". HOOPER
Mortgage
FIRST STATE BANK,
Assignee of Mortgage
JAMES G. KRESS.
Attorney for Assignee
Business Address, Alma Michigan. 1672tl3
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-04-20

ORDER FOR PUBLICATION. SPECIFIC PER
FORMANCE OF LAND CONTRACT-437s
State OF Michigan. the Probate Court for the
county of Gratiot
At a session Of said court, held at the pro-
bate Office in the village Of Ithaca in said
county. on the 2Uth day of March A. ID. 10 I
Present: Hon.-Isaac S. Seaver, Judge of Pro-
bate.
In the matter of the estate of Glenn Naldiett,
deceased.
Fred NJ. Ellicott and Ellen M, Eliicott
having fled in said court their petition
praying that the executor of said estate
be authorized and directed to convey GER
tain real estate In pursuance of certain
contract made by said deceased in his lifetime
IL 10 Ordered, That the 18th day of April
ID. 1871. at ten O'Clock In the forenoon ut
said probate Office, be and Is hereby appointed
for hearing said petition:
II is Further Ordered, That public notice
thereof be given by publication Of copy Of this
order, for three successive weeks previous to
said day of hearing. In The Alma Record a
newspaper printed and circulated i'm said county
IA true copy ISAAC s. SEAvER,
lSeai1 Judge Of Probate.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-04-20

ORDER FOR NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. or
HE RING CLAIMS BEFORE COURT,
state of Michigan the Probate Court Tor the
County of Gratiot
In the matter of the estate of Theron l..
Knapp late of the City Of st Louis IN said
county. deceased
Notice Is hereby given that four months from
the 77th day of March ID. 1911 have been
allowed for creditors TO present their claims
against said deceased 10 said court for eNamina-
ton and adjustment. and that all creditors OF
SO id deceased required TO present their claims
to said court at the probate oftce III the village
Of Ithaca in said county. on or before the nth
day of July A. ID 1911, and that said claims viii
be heard by said court on Thursday the 21th day
of Iuy A. ID. 1911. at ten O'Clock in the forenoon
Dated March eth A. u. 1911.
ISAAC :. SEAVER,
lsEAL1 1874 Judge OF Probate.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-04-20
ORDER FOR PUBLICATION = APPOINT
MENT OF ADMINISTRATORS.

ORDER FOR PUBLICATION = APPOINT
MENT OF ADMINISTRATOR.
State of Michigan
The Probate Court for the county of Gratiot.
At a session of said court, held al the Probate
Office in the village of Ithaca i'll said county, on
the 18th day of April A. d. 1911.
Present: Hon. Isaac s. Seaver, Judge of Pro.
bate
In the matter of the estate OF Eva NJ. Oswald,
deceased
Elmer C. Oswald. husband of said deceased,
having filed in said court his petition. praying
that the administration of said estate be grant
ed to Elmer {. oswald or to some other suitable
person
A. ID 1911, at ten O'Clock in the forenoon.
at 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 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.
l675t4
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-04-20
FISHERMEN ANXIOUS.

Trout fishing opens May | in this
state and fishermen of the city are al
ready making preparations The sea-
son does not close until Sept. 1.
Landlocked salmon, grayling. speckled
California, Loeb Leven and steelhead
trout over seven inches can be taken
during the season. The season for
bass is from June IS to Feb. 1, and
any over ten inches, limited to ten in
a catch. can be taken. Strawberry
white and calico bass over seven
inches are limited to 90 The trout
season two years ago opened on April
IS. but the law was changed, going
into effect last year
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-04-20
MAKE THIS TEST.
How to Tell if Your Hair Is Dis
eased

How to Tell if Your Hair Is Dis
Even if you have a luxuriant head
of hair you may want to know
whether it is in a healthy condition
or not Ninety per cent of the people
need hair tonic.
Pull a hair out OF your head; If the
bulb at the end of the root is white
and shrunken. it proves that the hair
is diseased and requires prompt treat
ment. If the bulb is pink and full. the
hair, is healthy.
We want every one whose hair re-
quires treatment to try Rexall "93
Hair Tonic. We promise that it shall
not cost anything il it does not give
satisfactory results. 1t is designed to
overcome dandruff. relieve scalp irri-
tation. to stimulate the hair roots.
tighten the hair already in the head.
grow hair and cure badness.
1t is because of what Rexall "93
Hair Tonic has done and our sincere
faith in its goodness that we want
you to try its goodness that we want
you to try it at Our risk. Two sizes,
soc and S100. Sold only at our store
The Rexall Store. +. O. Grover
proprietor.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-04-20
CARD OF THANKS.

We desire to express our heartfelt
thanks to our many friends and neigh
bors who so kindly assisted us during
the sickness and death OF our dear
wife and mother, and also for the
beautiful floral tributes, and the choir
for their songs, and the pastor for
his words of comfort.
MR.. ]. IT, BAUER.
MR.. AND MRS. l.. c. MILLS,
Mr.. AND MRS. II. N. HAYES.
Mr.. AID MRS. MONROE BAUER
Mr.. AND MRS. ELMER BAUER
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-04-20
HAIR BEAUTIFIER.
Refined Women the World Over Use
II

Miss Alice Balmer, 1873 S. Third
street, Reading, Pa, knows that there
is nothing so good for hair and scalp
trouble as Partisan Sage. On June 8,
1910. she wrote: 81 am using Partisan
Sage two or three times week and
it is certainly fine. 1t keeps my scalp
nice and clean and it cured my dan
druff. | have no dandruff now. It
makes the hair lustrous and fluffy and
keeps it from falling out
We urge every woman who loves
radiant and fascinating hair to go to
Chas II. Rhodes, druggist, today and
get large 5o-cent bottle of Partisan
Sage. He guarantees it to cure dan
druff. falling hair and itching scalp,
or money back.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-04-20

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 18th day of April A. ID. 1911
Present: Hon. Isaac 5. Seaver. Judge of Pro
bate.
In the matter of thu estate of John Minnick,
deceased
Ida Minnick, widow and heir of said deceased,
having filed in said court her petition praying
that the administration OF said estate he granted
to p. w. Creaser or to some other suitable per
son,
IL is ordered that the Sth day of May A. ID.
1911 at ten o'clock in the forenoon at said pro
bate Office. be and is hereby appointed for hear
ing said petition;
II is further ordered That nublic notice thereof
be given by publication .opy of this order,
for three successive week evious to said day
of hearing. in the Alma Record a newspaper
printed and circulated in said county.
ISAAC :. SEAVER
A true copy 1675t4 Judge of Probate
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-04-20
Easter Greeting"

Dora Hamilton
wish you all happy Easter,
Sang the little robin gay.
! hid some eggs, said little Ester
On the haystack, the other day.
I'm sure the rabbit didn't know 1t
tBecause | hid them after dark.
Yesterday there were FIVE dozen in IT
8It makes me as happy as lark.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-04-20

STATE OF MICHIGAN
COUNTY OF GRATIOT
In the Circuit Court for the County Of Gratiot
In Chancery.
Carrie f. Collins,
Complainant.
Earl A. Collins
Defendant.
1 County of Gratiot in Chancely at Ithaca, in
said county on the 9th day of March A. ID. l9ll
In this case it appearing from afhdavits on file
that the defendant, Earl Collins is not a res
ident of the State of Michigan and IL cannot be
ascertained in what State or County he the said
defendant. resides
ON motion of O. G.. futile. solicitor for said
Complainant, IL is ordeIed that the appearance
OF the said defendant Earl A. Collins, within
FIVE months from the date of this order; aud that
in case OF his appearance that he cause his
answer to the bill Of complaint 10 be filed and
copy thereof to be served upon the solicitor for
the Complainant within fifteen DAYS after ser
vice on him or his solicitor of a copy of the said
bill OF Complaint and in default thereof that
said bill be taken as confessed by the said de-
PENDANT Earl A. Collins
And " is further ordered that, the said Com
plainant cause this order to be published in the
Alma record, newspaper printed, published
and circulating in said county and that such
from the cate NJ this order. and that such pub
1ication be continued therein at least once each
week for six successive weeks or that Complain
ant cause copy of this order to be personally
served on said defendant. at least twenty DAYS
before the time above prescribed for his APP
Pearance.
KELLY s sEARI
countersigned. Circuit Judge
RE HUGHES
Register in Chancerp.
o. G. FUTILE.
Solicitor for Complainant
Ithaca. Michigan 1891
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-04-20
PROFESSORS AT ANN ARBoR.

Professors Ewing. West and Mac
Curdy all gave papers at the recent
meetings of the Schoolmasters Club
and the Michigan Academy of Science
at Ann Arbor.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-04-20
CARD OF THANKS.

We desire to thank our friends and
neighbors for their kind assistance
during our loss by fire.
MR.. AND MRS. MATT LENTZ
AND FAMILY.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-04-20

The Aches and Pains Will Disappear
il the Advice of this Alma Citizen
Is Followed.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-04-20
Spring"

opTllS.
Irene Hoover.
Once more the beautiful spring has
come
The flowers and breezes warm;
The bees come out around the hive
And birds Sing all the morn.
But hushl there comes cound OF JOY
For the Easter day is here.
Oh, this the joyfulest of all the bright
long year
The day of peace, good will to men.
oh, let us sing his praises then,
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-04-20

Ethel Markham went to Crystal
Saturday for few days.
Many beautifully colored Easter
eggs found their way to the school
house for our little people.
The following program was given
Friday morning:
ecitation-Blanch Hamilton.
Song-Muriel Hoover
ecitaton-Mildred WEIGH.
Song-Lena Russ.
Foster and Glade Post were new
arrivals at school last Monday. They
came from Coe school.
The proceeds from the play given
py the school netted nearly SIG. We
thank those who so willingly aided
and patronized Our entertainment
The money has been sent away to
purchase pictures and library books
4 for the school rooms.
Iva Perrigo, Edna Las and Marga-
ret Sanders expect to write on the
eighth grade examination which will
be held at St. Louis May As.
The geography classes are drawing
some very good maps of Europe this
week
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-04-20
FOREST HILL SCHOOL.

After weeks rest we are back at
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-04-20

Best poems from fifth grade,
Lena Russ.
"Springtime."
Hush. spring is here,
Robins are singing.
Do not fear,
For gladness they are bringing
Pale old Winter has made its retreat
The snow has gone,
The pretty flowers smell sweet
And green again's the lawn.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-04-20
State of Michigan

N THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE CoUN-
TY OF GRATIOT. In Chancery.