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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-03-16
AUCTION SALES

Saturday, March 1S, Ed Winn, at
his barn in Alma, will hold sale of
horses. etc. Sale will start at l
o'clock. j. ID. Helman, auctioneer.
On Wednesday, March 22, big
stock sale will be held on the W. A.
Bahlke farm, east of Alma by Geo.
w. Moore and Clarence Wheeler. J.
ID. Helman, auctioneer.
Bert Morton, one mile west of Sum-
ner Center school house, Thursday,
March %, at 10 o'clock: 6 horses, 81
head of cattle, registered Holstein
bull, and quantity of implements. j.
d. Helman, auctioneer.
NJ. and r. Burrell, residing one
mile west and three and one-half miles
south of Alma on Saturday, March
%, at 1890, consisting of horses,
cattle, hogs, and farm tools. J. d.
Helman. auctioneer.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-03-16
REPUBLICAN CONVENTION

The Republican city convention at
the city hall last Friday night was
well attended and was very harmon
ious gathering. The convention was
called to order by J. f. Fuller, C. F.
Brown was made chairman and John
Knoertzer secretary. After the pre-
liminery work the following city
ticket was nominated:
Mayor. H. Mckinney.
Clerk-D. w. Adams.
Treasurer. NJ. Montigel.
Justice Of the Peace-James G
Kress.
A city committee consisting of J
+. Sa-tor, J. +. Mitchell. F. w. Glass.
c. O. Ward and G. G. Rhodes were ap-
pcir+ed by the chairman.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-03-16
LITTLE ROCK COAL co.
WILL ENLARGE BUSINESS
To Take on Lumber Stock in
Connection with Rapidly In
creasing Coal Busines.

At a recent meeting on February
rs, Of the little Rock Coal Company,
the stock of the company was in
creased and new member added 70
the list of stockholder. Mr.. r. II.
Bernard highly respected citizen
and business man of st. Louis and
connected with the Commercial bank
of that city is the new member added
To the list of live business men that
are stockholders of the company.
The following stockholders were
elected directors: J. ID. Sulli-
van, |. II. Mckinney, and G. S. Blisch,
and then remaining stockholders are
c. j. Bernard, K. A. Madden, V. F.
Bamber, A. X. Mcdonald, and r. II.
Bernard.
Mr. G. s. Blisch will continue in
charge of the office at this city.
II was also voted at this meeting
to take ON a complete lumber stock.
lath, shingles, etc, also cement, tile,
brick and roofing.
The Little Rock Coal company
started in business in this city Aug.
1, 1915 with offices at the corner of
Park and Mechanic streets. Since
that time the business has made a
rapid increase and today they are en-
joying a large share Of the coal trade
of this city
The retail firm viii henceforth be
known as the Little Rock Coal & Lum-
Der Co. and the wholesale end viii still
continue to DO business under the
name of The Little Rock Coal Co
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-03-16
SELLS AUTO INTEREST

Frank Smith the popular Maxwell
Man" recently transferred his auto
mobile interests in this city, that Of
the Maxwell Service station to Fred
Grover. Mr.. Smith came to this city
two years ago from Traverse City
and during his stay here has made
many friends in the business and SOC
ial world. He ranks second place for
sales for the Maxwell car in the state
of Michigan and has built up an inn
mence business for the Maxwell peo-
pie in this city Mr. Smiths next
venture will be in the music business,
where he will be partner of the firm
Of Smith q Nancy, who will conduct
one of the largest music stores in
Gratiot county under the name of The
Alma Music Store, and will occupy
the building which will soon be vac
ated by the First State Bank.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-03-16
| PROUD'S DEPT. STORE
OPENS LARGE SHOE DEPT
Has RemOdeled Room at Rear
of Store and Installed New
Fixtures.

During the last few months radical
changes have been under progress at
the Proud Department Store on East
Superior street
The partitions separating the two
rooms of the store have been torn
down, leaving one large and com
modious room, separated by a large
arch form a complete shoe store which
has been fitted up at the rear of the
store.
The shoe room is fitted up with
the latest and modern fixtures, includ-
ing comfortable chairs, beautiful light
fixtures, stands and also stocks of new
and up-to-date shoes.
The front of the store will con-
tain the we'll assorted stock of depart
ment store dry goods.
The new arrangement and addition
to this store is big Improvement to-
ward giving Alma a row of the finest
equipped business houses as can be
found anywhere in this state.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-03-16
W. c. T. U.

Mrs. W. w. Medler was hostess
for the Frances Willard w. c. T. u.
Wednesday afternoon. The following
items show progress:
"Both houses of the Mississippi
legislature have passed the anti
liquor advertising bill. which pro-
hibits all advertising Of alcoholic
liquors in the state
Phosphate Works, at Mantua Point,
phosphate works, at Mantua Point,
New Jersey, have informed their cm-
r.oyes that every man who takes a
drink Of intoxicating liquor on his way
20 or from his work will be dis
charged The company has employed
a special watchman TO see that the
men have not been drinking before
they come to work. =
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-03-16

At the Summerton Catholic church
at s o'clock, Tuesday morning, March
z, 1916, occurred the marriage of Henry
Battles, a prosperous young farmer
of Isabella county. and Miss Pearl
May Van Leuvan, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Warren Van Leuvan of Sc
vile township. Both the high con-
tracing parties are well and favor
ably known in this community. They
will make their future home on the
grooms farm in Freerhont township.
The host of friends of the young
couple join us in wishing them a
happy and prosperous married life.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-03-16
JOIN NATIONAL ASSOCIATION

Hunter a. Brown the furnace ex-
perts have been issued membership
to the National Warm Air Heating
and Ventilating Association of Colum-
bus, Ohio. This association is COM
posed of about fifty of the leading
furnace and ventilating manufactur-
ers of the United States, organized
for the purpose of promoting the
warm air furnace interests. Hunter
& Brown are to be congratulated
upon being favored to represent our
city in this great association.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-03-16
POVERTY SOCIAL

The Epworth League of the Metho-
dist church featured Poverty Social
in the church parlors last Friday eve
ming. Many quaint and beautiful
costumes were worn by the fairer sex
and gents had no trouble in appearing
at their worst Everyone was fined
TO the limit by Judge" Bradner, the
proceeds of which went toward the
mission fund.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-03-16
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to express gratitude TO
the friends who assisted us in our re-
cent sorrow. We wish to thank the
various church societies, the Farmers
club, and the friends for the flowers
sent. and also to thank the minister
for his comforting words.
Mr.. Fred ID. Amsbury.
Laura and Doris Amsbury
Mr. and Mrs S. II Harter
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-03-16
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to thank the kind friends
who assisted us during the illness
and death Of our darling baby, Orson,
also those who sent the beautiful
flowers, the choir for the music and
comfort.
Mr.. and Mrs X. W. Knight and
children.
Mrs. +. NJ. knight and family.
Mr. and Mrs Willard Spurgeon
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-03-16
UNION TEMPERANCE MEETING

There will be Union Temperance
meeting at the Presbyterian church
on Sunday night at which time a
general invitation is given. Ad-
dresses as follows will be given and
will be Of interest to all:
Effect of Alcohol and Narcotics as
taught in school by Prof Schultz.
Legal Status of the Liquor Ques-
tion-James A. Greene.
The College Student and Prohibition
M. c. Davies.
These gentlemen are all good talk
ers and will be very interesting
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-03-16
OLD REsIDENTDIEs.

George Buck an old and respected
resident o. this county passed away
at his hoTio i1/Pine River township
last Sun-ay~ evening. The deceased
was lDIder and a native Of Canada
com}fg to this country a number OF
y1ars ago. Funeral services were
'heid wednesday at st. Louis Mr..
Buck was f9 years OF age.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-03-16
STATE WIDE PETITIONS

Petitions are being circulated IN
every voting precinct ln tho county fol
State Wide Prohibition We are in.
ormcd that TIC work is progressing
nicely and up 20 Tuesday 1851 signd.
lures were reported. This is q right
step in the right direction and should
and will be we'll supported
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-03-16
W. II. c. SERVE SUPPER

The ladies Of the W. r. c. served an
excellent oyster supper in the Weese
hall last Friday evening. Supper was
started at o'clock and a large num-
Der took advantage OF The sumptous
spread Boy Scouts were served free.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-03-16
ENTERTAIN AT PRES. MANsE

The adult Bible classes OF the Pres
bytcrian Sunday school were enter
tanned at six o'clock supper at the
Manse last Friday evening. The
classes Of Prof Schultz, Prof Cook,
and Prof Ewing were represented.
and an excellent social time was en-
j6yed By all.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-03-16
TRUCKS FOR THE CIRCUS

The Republic Motor Truck Co.
last week filed an order Of their New
York agents for six 3-ton trucks. for
Immediate shipment 60 that city.
Three trucks viii go to the Ringing
Bros Circus and three to Barnum &
Bailey.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-03-16
IMPRoyE wEsrERN UNIoN

Manager Gafbowsky Of the West
ern Unoin station in this city has been
granted the service OF "a uniform mes
senger and another operator. The
messenger boy viii be on duty as soon
as one can be secured. Mr Carl Pull
yer. the new operator, arrived from
Pctoskey, Thursday to take his desk
in thislcity
Courier Democrat., 1916-09-07
How Clouds Are Colored.

The color of a cloud depends on the
manner in which the sunlight falls
upon it and the position Of the OBJ
server. 1t will be noticed that high
clouds are always white or light in
color. and this is because the light by
which they are seen is reflected from
the under surface by the numberless
drops OF moisture which go to form
the cloud. Heavy rain clouds, on the
ether hand, are found much nearer the
earth, and so the light falls on them
more directly from above, giving sill
YER lining to the cloud, though the un-
der surface appears black, owing to
the complete reflection and absorption
of the light by the upper layers. Seen
from above by an observer in bal
loon the blackest rain clouds appear Of
the most dazzling brilliant white.
Courier Democrat., 1916-09-07
Duels In Greenland,

In Greenland when one man has
been insulted by another the adversa-
ries each compose satire in verse.
This each man recites TO his household
until the servants and the women
know it by heart. Then place of
meeting is appointed. The two men,
the insulter and insulted, the offender
and the offended, stand face to face,
and each recites his poem. His friends
and servants form chorus. Each man
tries hard to raise the laugh against
his adversary. Each man speaks in
turn. whipping the enemy with cpl
gram and quip, and after two hours of
this wordy battle the meeting gives
the victory to him of the two adversa-
ries who has amused the whole as
sembly most.
Courier Democrat., 1916-09-07
L'''534 81! s School ct!!!

The Langdon city schools will open
Monday. The building has been
thoroughly cleaned and some impor-
tant alterations and improvements have
been made during the summer vaca-
tion. Present indications are that
the high school enrolment will be
considerably larger than last year.
Points of special emphasis in school
work this year will be literature and
organized play and an attempt will
be made to fit the school work to the
needs of the individual child. All
work will be made practical as far as
possible but no special effort will be
put forth to make our high school a
vocational school. The purpose of
the high school course should be,
rather to enable the boy to find him
self, and the aim of the teacher
should be to assist specific individu-
ality to realize itself rather than to
see to it that certain amount of
Algebra or Latin is memorized during
the school year. The teaching staff
for this year is as follows:
First primary-Kathryn Nugent.
Second primary and physical edu-
cation for the junior high school
girls-Gudron Vennerstrom.
Third grade-Florence Nugent.
Fourth grade-Margaret Mclean.
Fifth grade-Viola Lawson.
Sixth grade-Agnes Prio.
Music and drawing for junior and
senior high school-Viola Lawson.
Domestic science and art-Cecile
Manikowske.
Latin and German-Madge Porter.
English-Beatrice Simness.
Science and principal of JUNO,
high school-C. E. Ronneberg.
Manual training, coach and principa
of senior high school-H. E. Nickel
lar.
| Superintendent-E L. kuhnes.
Courier Democrat., 1916-09-07

Mr.. Jos. Bachel bought the house
formerly occupied by Mr.. 3. T. And
erson, who moved his family on his
farm at Wang, N. D.
Mrs. B. j. Dunn and SOD, Luke,
motored to Langdon Saturday at which
place the latter received further
treatment for heart trouble.
Mr.. and Mrs Jos. j. Anstett mo-
tored to Langdon Friday, at which
place the latter is having dental work
done.
Miss Anna Bergstrom, who was sue.
cessfully operated on at Langdon hos
pital, for appendicitis. returned to
her home several days ago.
Miss Sadie Kel]as, who had been
visiting at the S. Syverson home for
a month returned to her home at Fargo
Saturday.
Our city is growing this year, Mr..
E. P. Tschabold moved his family into
his new residence last Monday and we
can truly say that his house is q cred
it to the village, it's very modern in
every respect, Mr. Ed Nestos, our
new bank assistant, is having mod
ern residence erected so also is Mr..
Geo. Hegland.
Courier Democrat., 1916-09-07
OLGA

Miss Edith Dunnigan is now at Chi.
cago where she expects 70 take a
course in nursing
MIR. and Mrs. j. B. Sweeney and
family autoed over from Milton last
Sunday to attend church and visited
at the Cregan and Robilard homes.
Francis Carrier had a few acres of
wheat that averaged close to "a bush
els but the general wheat crop runs
from eight to sixteen.
Chas. Robertson, our genial Clerk
of the District Court, was with US the
end of the week and found prospects
very encouraging for reelection.
Miss Eva and Mr.. Alphonse NORM,
and Miss Anna, Miss Anna Marie ano
Mr.. George Gosseline, of St. Malo,
Manitoba. were visiting over Sun.
day at the Nap Godaire home.
Mr.. L. c. Wright, who is here
trying to organize a band is meeting
Will very SOOu encouragement. le
already has twelve or fifteen signet
up and expects to get quite few
more.
A fine baby girl arrived at th'
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Adrian Benoi
last week. DR.. Landry reports al
we'll and Adrion is so busy with hi
new duties as papa" that he has no
Courier Democrat., 1916-09-07
CORRESPONDENCE
DRESDEN

Fred Nuelle and family were visiting
with Mrs. Black on Sunday last.
Peter Perius, of Mt Carmel, was
in town on Sunday.
Threshing is in full swing and
everybody is busy.
John B. Hiltner is back from Mel
rose, MINI. to look after his thresh-
ing interests.
We are pleased to announce the
birth OF a little girl to Mr.. and Mrs.
Williams on Aug. lst.
We have it on good authority that
Henry Warzebech now has d Ford
racer.
In the recent wind storm young
Nelson Dunbar was badly hurt by be-
ing struck by granary and was laid
up for two days.
Miss A. E. Miller returned last
week from Crookston, Mimi, where
she has been visiting with her young
son at the home of her parents.
We have just learned that Gordon
Weber met with an accident on Mon.
day by being crowded up against a
stall in the barn by a frightened
horse, resulting in broken collar
bone.
Agent Stoughton is back to his ole
post at Dresden to replace H. E.
Greenlee, who left for Edinburg Mon.
day. During his short stay here Mr..
Green]ee has made many friends who
extend their good wishes for his fu.
ture welfare.
The Dresden fall term of schoo
started on Tuesday under the super
vision of the former teachers, Miss
Jannech and Miss O'Reilly. The at.
tendance is good and we understand
that some of the pupils are taking uE
high school studies. The teachers
and pupils are very enthusiastic,,abo
their work and it is safe to affirm
that the very successful work accom-
p]ished last year will be continued
during the present term
Courier Democrat., 1916-09-07
'''449 442 County. ..!t

Around Milton the wheat Yields
vary from six to fifteen bushels per
acre.
Masons started work on the founda.
tion of the new Catholic church at
Gallo.
The home of MIR. and Mrs. NJ.
Kraemer in the vicinity Of Mowbray
welcomed the arrival of son on the
3Oth ult.
Sarles people are trying to figure
out what the freight train will do or
Mondays since it started the first OF
the month on every other day sched.
ule.
Miss Lizzie Costello returned Sat.
urday from short visit with he,
young friends at Milton, where the
family lived before moving to Lang,
don.
The Wales post office changed it!
address the first of the month and is
now located in the old Citizen State
Bank building, opposite the Montgom
cry Hotel.
H. G. Renfrow is among the home
builders who are adding fine resi-
dences to the suburban portion O,
the town Of Wales which bears the
designation of South Wales.
In the vicinity of Milton the farm
of William Swanlaw is reported a,
having sustained considerable damage
in the wind storm that passed owe,
this section Monday afternoon of las
week.
Courier Democrat., 1916-09-07
MILTON'S CANDIDATE IN TOWN

Allan Mcdonald, whose democratic
nomination for the office of sheriff
will give Milton winning place on
the county ticket this fall, was here
Monday for a short visit with his
county seat friends. Mr.. Mcdonald is
leaving this week for a two weeks
trip to Henley, Sask., to look after
farming interests he holds in that
part of western Canada. On his re-.
turn he will start in on an active
campaign in his candidacy for sheriff.
"Mac.' has quite an acquaintance
over the county formed in his can.
vass of four years ago and it was at
the suggestion of his supporters at
that time that he accepted the nomi-
nation of his party at the June pri-
maries for that Office.
Courier Democrat., 1916-09-07
been in town to give us a chance tc
offer our congratulations.

been in town to give us a chance to
offer our congratulations.
Brother Isidore, who has spent the
past few weeks visiting with his par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Isidore Beau
champ, started on his return trip to
Montreal the latter part of last week.
He was accompanied by his father
and Rev. Chas. Mahieu in the latters
auto as far as Winnipeg.
Mr.. Joseph Trepanier, of st. Pier
re, Manitoba, was visiting over Sun
day with his Olga relatives and
friends. Joe is looking we'll and re-
ports his family as being in good
health, he enjoys nothing better than
to get with old friends and talk over
old times.
Ed Dyer, of Gull Lake, Sask.
was here visiting old friends and
neighbors and called at the Julius
Cregan home to give them news of
their brother. Willie. He reports
crops as being very good and every
body we'll and happy. Mr.. Dyer is
heavily interested in farming, own
ing considerable land, he also owns
the dray line at Gull Lake.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thos. Kane, of Mon.
trea], are here visiting Mrs. krane' 8
mother, brothers and sister, Mrs.
Thos. Cregan, Thos and James Cregan
and Mrs. Mary Campbell. Mrs. Kane
was formerly Miss. Tillie Cregan and
for number of years was assistant
postmistress of the Langdon post
office. We do not know how long
they intend to stay but we hope it
will be long enough to get around and
call on their many friends throughout
the county.
Courier Democrat., 1916-09-07
6be CORNER DRUG STORE
H. F.. CLOSE O. COMPANY
THERE'S DISCIPLINE AT AAKER'S

Mr.. 0. A. Houge, real estate deal.
er at Williston, writes: II value
more the training received at Aaker' 's
Business College than that received
at 3 other schools I have attended.
There is discipline at Aaker' s-syste-
matte. My brother and sister have
been there-I urge my friends to &C
there, and urge you to go there.
Make start, stay to your fnish-it
will pay big dividends. Send for
catalog to A. B. c., Grand Forks, N.
D., also for a Gas Tractor and Auto
catalog.
Courier Democrat., 1916-09-07
NEk0MA

Miss Alma Dahl, who visited at the
A. Fauske and Alfred Skaug's homes
for week, returned to her home at
Grafton, N. D. Monday
Courier Democrat., 1916-09-07

Cheapest accident insurance-Dr.
Thomas Eclectic Oil. For burns,
scalds, cuts and emergencies. All
druggists sell it. 25c and SOC.
Courier Democrat., 1916-09-07

Buy your school supplies at the
Democrat Office.
Courier Democrat., 1916-09-07

Order your engraved cards at the
Democrat office.
Courier Democrat., 1916-09-07

HORSE LOST-ln Langdon on Tuesday Au
gust 29, one bay mare with harness and bride
Party taking Same please notify. Isaac
Veer, Langdon. 6.tf
Courier Democrat., 1916-09-07

STOVES FOR sALE-A good Favorite heater
at bargain also kitchen range in first class
shape. Price and particulars upon application
TO Mrs A. Mcknight.
Courier Democrat., 1916-09-07
WANT COLUMN

A DvERT1sEMENTs viii oe inserted in this
"A column for One Cent Word each insertion
No advertisement inserted for less than fifteen
cents. Cash must always accompany out of
town orders. The rate for the insertion O.
business locals among pure reading matter will
hereafter be- ten cents per lice eachinsertion.
Courier Democrat., 1916-09-07

HAND BAG LOST-On Tuesday August e2nd
in the Schulke department store a lady's
silver mesh hand bag Finder will please re-
turn to Mrs. NJ. O. Strom for reward 6.tf
Courier Democrat., 1916-09-07

GIRL WANTED-Girl wanted at once to do
general house work in a family of three.
Mrs. John Mahon, Langdon, N D
Courier Democrat., 1916-09-07

SHOP FOR sALE-The J. G.
McComb blacksmith shop for sale or rent. is
merry, etc. Yearly lease, $40 per month. Build
ing could be altered and used for garage or
other purposes when rented. Owner is in
business. Apply to j. c. McComb 6-7*
Courier Democrat., 1916-09-07

For any itchiness of the skin, for
skin rashes, chap, pimples, etc., try
Doan's Ointment. SOC at all drug
stores.
Courier Democrat., 1916-09-07

DWELLING HOUSE-Offered for immediate
sale at reasonable price for cash or on easy
terms a good eight room house In the Dor
age plenty of first class water; fine shade
trees, lawn garden and good barn. See T. F.
Burke, Schulke Block, Phone u. 1-tf
Courier Democrat., 1916-09-07
Our Candy
Won't Harm
Any One

Pure candy, such as we car
ry, is doubly enjoyable be-
cause you can feel assured
that it tastes fine and is not
deleterious. Particularly if
you are buying candy for the
children be sure that you get
it here. Many kinds of loz-
enges and drops, too.
The patriot. [volume] (Indiana, Pa.) 1914-1955, 1916-08-19

steeTed warships, sailed boats, shot az
wild boars and ridden cavalry horses.
But the things he Is proudest of are
his visits to the front. for he has been
there not once, but many times. His
first visit was a matter of considerable
family discussion. In the royal family
of Italy all such matters are talked
over in the same fashion that they
would be in any large American fam
lily.
At the front young Humbert dis
played the same fearlessness that has
characterized his father during his stay
there. He went practically everywhere,
fell in love with the soldiers, was pet
ted by them In return and. all I'm ali,
had a fine time
Brought up in the tolerant manner or
his father, Humbert is all boy, through
and through. and Is not averse to some
OF the mischief that character1zes the
American boy.