Alma record., 1913-09-11
COUNTY SEAT NEWS

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Several Ithaca people were late
home Monday evening, because of
the fact that the north bound even
ing train, No. SO, was derailed five
miles north of Owosso, because Of
spreading rails. The ties were splin-
tered by the wheels, and the most
fortunate thing about it is that no
one was injured. About forty for
eigners were on board, enroute to
Ithaca, where they are now at work
| on the streets. A train was sent
down from Mt. Pleasant to pick the
passengers up and forward them to
their destinations, those bound for
| Ithaca arriving about midnight. This
held up the traffic until Tuesday
| forenoon
Lightning struck the large barn of
Martin Marzolf, Sunday evening at
about nine o'clock, and it burned
completely. Four horses valued at
$1,000 were burned One Of the men
reached the barn a few moments af-
ter It was struck, opened the door,
and found the horses all broken loose
and one was at the door, and sprang
out, but dropped dead as it stepped
over the sill. The other three could
not be induced to leave the stable
Although some of the grain was in
the granary, large portion of crops
were in the barn, and were destroy
ed. This was considered one of the
best barns in Michigan. The insur-
ance barely covered the value of the
horses.
The deal between My1es GRAY OF
the Gratiot Journal and Mrs. F. Net
zorg, regarding real estate, was not
consummated and Mr.. Gray has pur-
chased the Charles G. Graham resi-
dence instead. Mr.. Graham has pur-
chased the Jeffery residence on West
Main street. Ralph Petit, who re-
Gently sold his house to George
Duerr, has purchased the F. w. Rowe
residence
Mrs. Margan Snyder fell Saturday
forenoon last, breaking her hip bone. |
She is an elderly lady, snd has had
two strokes of paralysis, and is in a |
precarious condition Grandma Rus |
sell fell over doorstep sometime
Friday night. and fractured her rib
She is also an aged lady and is quite
seriously i'll because of the accident.
DIR. Weller is treating both cases.
Reuben McGill, of Ithaca, pleaded
guilty in Justice J W. Myers court,
Friday last, upon complaint of Mrs.
Seth Ward, of violation of the will
age ordinance, prohibiting fowls to
run and annoy. Defendant was fined
$1,000 and costs, which was paid
James Pratt, who is painter, and
w. F. Markham, both of Pompeii,
differed over the cost Of a painting
job, and Justice Marvin r. Salter.
settled the difficulty by giving the
former judgment of $29s9, and
S9'75 costs, both being paid.
Miss Lena Gallagher of Cass City,
who was unable to assume her
school duties here last week because
OF the death of her sister, has arriv-
ed, and is on duty this week. She
has charge of the 9th grade.
Dr. Skinner entertained his bro
ther, Prof w. T. Skinner, of Hills
dale, last week. The latter injured
his right ankle few dyas ago, ne
cessitating the use of cane.
The small son Of Mr.. and Mrs.
VIM. Hook fell Thursday, and broke
his arm between the wrist and el-
bow. DIR. Weller attended him and
the little man is progressing finely.
Frank Kernen has disposed of his
delivery outfit to Mr.. Van Welt. for
merly of Tecumseh, and the latter is
now continuing the work
William Virgins of Wilcox, New
York, who has been visiting with
relatives here, is spending a few days
near Bay City.
Mis- Geraldine Price is spending a
fortnight in Detroit previous to en-
tering for a second year at Olivet
college.
Mrs. James Gladstone of Ithaca is
with friends and relatives at
Niagara and at Addison, Pa.
DR.. E. H. Foust attended the meet
ing of the State Medical association
at Flint, last week.