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JOHN W. DROVN,
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THE ALMA RECORD,
An Independent Local Jourruil, Pub
1Wr1 eviry Friilay morn lng at
Altn:i, Gratiot Co., Mich.
Mism. C. M. FutMiJiiJ. IiuiTon and Owxru.
C. Y. BllOWN, UCINEHS MA5A08K.
TERM8-H " p"T yar In mlvanef: 7
form inonthi; .V)o for tlin months. HutK
of a.lvortlMnir mn-le known tm applicutlon.
ntlicc nouth Blie Huperlor ntr?ot, ncur corner
Woi! worth avt'nu.
Y. X. Drown, of Mt. 1'loas.mt, was
in town Monday.
Lafceview will have a creamery ready
for business April 9.
Jim Carr was graiitrd a new trial ly
the supreme court, Feb. Ord.
The 1-wceks-old daubter of .Mr. and
Mrs. Kelso died Monday p. m.
It. Moblo and Y. II. Taft, of Kiver
dale, were in town Monday on business
Kdmore will bond tin; town and raise
:? 1,000 as a bonus for a furniture factory.
Mrs. A. W. NVriK'ht visited her par
ents in St. Catherines, Canada, last
week.
Editor Hoskins, of the Ltml(rt made
us a pleasant call Monday, between
trains.
Mrs. J. VanAntwi rp has been very
ill but, we are glad to say, is much
improved now.
T. A. Miller A; Co. have received a
tine line of wall papers which they will
son place on exhibition.
Wiu. Cnrnahan went to Ilubbardston
Tuesday to bring his family home from
quite an extended viit there.
Tine Kiver will send l:: delegates to
the county convention to be held at
Ithaca to-day, (Friday) and Arcada 7.
Invitations were printed here the
first of the week for a Calico Farty to
be given in the Adams' hall, lliverdale,
Monday evening, Feb. 21st.
The M. K. Society cleared ot from
their Chicken Fie mpper and literary
entertainment, Friday evening, and
the pastor ought to be quite happy now.
A wcil-infoimod Mt. Fleasant lady
tells the KnV ru .M.that Congress passed
the tinal a't making Michigan a State
of the Fnioji, .Ian. -. K'.'. instead of
Jan. -7.
The Methodists of Salt llivi r started
in to hold revival meetings and succeed
cd in gaining one convert in .'i weeks.
Shows what a 'ough town Salt River
must b.
Miss Mjrtie Heed was at home orr
Sunday. She expresses herself very
much ph a.Nfd with the school course at
Alma. Lakeview En'evivh'.
Mrs. Ib V. Spr-rry, who is quite a
uflVrer from poor health, took up her
residence at the Sarjitarium. Saturdav,
hoping to be benefited by a short stay
in that institution.
It is a cold day when the. Mt. Fleas
ant papers can't find something to
wrangle over, Major Long, of the
Soldiers' Home, is the principal subject
of discussion at present.
Work Is progressing p.pon the inter
ior of the Episcopal church and soon
after the opening of spring it is not im
probable that the dedication of this
handsome new structure will be an
nounced. While in Fay City l.-wt week. Key. J.
Van Antwerp contracted a .severe cold
and was unable to conduct services on
Sunday. Dr. Frainerd filled the pulpit
very gracefully and acceptably in the
morning, but no services were held in
the evening.
Counterfeit United States Treas
ury notes are atloat. The note is of the
scries of 10, letter C. is thick and
greasy, and one-eighth of an inch
shorter than the genuine. In the left
face, in the word "certificate," th
letters K. T and F are engraved upside
down.
Alonzo Eagon, of Salt Fiver, will
hold an auction salo of his household
goods, at his residence in Salt Ulver,
Friday, Feb. Is, commencing at 1
o'clock p. m., Wm. Carnahan.of Alma,
auctioneer. This is presumably the
last act in the breaklng-up of a once
happy home.
An exchange with keen wit remarks:
"Now that the Legislative bill to punish
drunk and intoxicated persons has be
come a haw, the chap who has been in
the habit of evading punishment ty
getting drunk without beimlng Intox
icated will find hU best loophole of
escape pluggMd up and the combination
forgotten.
Com n na J" md: It is reported that
a woman living in Xew IIaen thought
sh; saw bear tracks in the snow under
lior hired girl's w indow, and not wish
ing to alatm the family, set a big steel
trap there without saying a word to "any
one. She had hardly retire! f4 lhi
night when she w as sUiitlvd by a series
of igorou )U1, and on investigation
found her husband around on one leg
with the bear trap hanging to the
other.
Alma, Mich., Friday,
1 1 ii i w irmTrmr
Secure your tickets for "Josh" as
there w ill be a rush.
There are but two male pedagogues
teaching in New Haven townships.
Several East can clubs celebrated
Saturday, Feb. 12 Lincoln's birthday.
"Uncle Josh" will be here on the b'th.
"Jist come dow n to have a little time
n the city."
The T. & A. Hy feared trouble at the
Maple Kiver crossing last week, but
were happily disappointed.
A bill reogani.ing the judicial dis
tricts has been introduced. Clinton,
Ionia, Gratiot and Montcalm are
grouped together.
A small K. of L. pin has been found
and left at this ullice. Owner can have
the same by proving property and pay
ing for this notice.
The Episcopal ladies are quietly
studying up something which is de
signed to i ilense the public when it
shall bo announced, w hich will not be.
some time yet.
Gov. Luce, has appointed the follow
ing notoriei public for Alma:
Marcus Follasky H. 15. Waldby
Max E. Follasky T. A. Johnson
John Y. Brown Geo. W. Curtiss
J. 1). Spinney.
There is an old saying to the effort
that "Full as the trees hang with ice in
February, so will they hang with fruit
in September." If there is any truth
in the old saw, fruit will be more than
abundant next season.
The tloor of Martin's opera house at
St. Louis where the SalvaJnists held
their meetings, fettled three or four
inches one night hist week and fright
ened the sinners and the saved,
alike. The army will try and secure
the rink now.
II. L. Clark, of Sheridan, has accept
ed a position with Follasky Tiros., hns
moved his famih here and commenced
business Mondriy morning. Mr. Clark
has the imputation of being one of the
best sales::!- a in Michigan, and it
would se m that the "Fee Hive" had
been cy foiti.rmte in ciiriiiur him.
Th? new iron bride." to re place the
old "( h. e-cniai." hii'lisM-, is on the
ground and re.id lo put in place-, but
Soineb.-dv. we ii!;'l-i st "V;d, made a Iids-
take in nu-is iimen: . and thu new abut- j
ments are n- t large enough tor the iron
ami mu-t be rebuilt. This can hardly
be done until after the high water next
,spriri-r. -St. Louis Lad- r.
The re-ddmo.-- of J. Fr-ason, situated
miles T.oi th of Elwell was totally de
stroyed, together with all its contents.
Feb. lo. The lire originated from a
defective himney and as the family
weie not in the house at the time noth.
ing was ;irl but one barrel of pork.
The lo.-s i estimated at f'.oo and the
family are in in a poor condition to
bear it.
Senator Fost has a bill in preparation
to inilict the penalty of death upon per
son convicted of murder in the third
degree. Mr. Fost's bill contemplates
that this puni-hnp'nt of death shall be
brought about by electrical applwmes.
The method suggested in the bill is that
the culprit, while reclining in a chair,
rece ive upon a vital point of his body
on e lectrical .shock, sutlieient to c.uis.'
instant and painless death. Mt. Fleas
ant .AVigf .YJ.ffV. .
An ingenious invention know n as the
National Ca-h Register has been placed
in the Retan House, at Ithaca. It is
an elegant piece of furniture about Is
inches at its base and stands about
two feet high. When money is taken
in a key similar to that of a type writer
is pressed upon when a bell is rung, the
drawer llies open, a card appears at the
top indicating the amount deposited
and at the some time a register D made
upon a roll of paper within the box.
Mr. D. Robinson, of Toledo, presi
dent of the Saginaw, Greenville & Mus
kegon railroad, was in Detroit j ester
day and said that twenty-one miles of
grading is finished between Ashley and
Greenville, and the load will bo pushed
to completion the coining season. It
will be operated w ith the Ann Arbor
Toledo, starting from Ashley, on that
road, and running to Greenville, Cedar
Siiiings, Slocum's Grove, Sparta and
Muskegon. Detroit Tilhimf.
Married, at the resilience of the
bride's mother, in Sandusky. ()., Feb.
1-S7, Miss Celia Linx, of Sandieky,
and Mr. Max E. Follasky. of Alma.
The wedding was a quiet affair, none
but the family and a few intimate
friends being present. Tho presents
were numerous and elegant. The hap
py couple went East on a short wedding
trip and came to Alma hist Saturday.
They are now stopping with Mr. and
Mrs. M. Follasky, paients of the gif.fim.
Mr. F. is one of Alma's most enter
prising business men and lie and his es -
timal-le wile have the well wishes of a
large cirde of fi ieitds for thcii future
happiness.
February 18, 1887
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BUM f I IM JJLWJf -MJ1 BTVi
F. J. Dibell islted friends in Ithaca,
Tuesday afternoon.
Charlie Ilehn, of Shepherd, is In town
visiting friends Wednesday
Of course it pays to advertise! That
lo. t dog advertised canje home Tuesday.
Chas. Carnahan has entered tho em
lv)' of the Union Mutual Association
of Detroit.
A party of li. W. Sperry's friends
from Fay City spent Sunday at the
Wright House.
Mrs. Mason, A. W. Wright's sister is
just recovering from a severe illness of
two weeks duration.
Miss Alico McFarlainI, of Stanton,
has been tho guest of her cousins, Mr.
and Mrs. C. F. Frown, a portion of this
week.
S. Feebe was in town Monday 6ot.
lling up his business a flairs preparatory
to removing to Allegan where he has
accepted a good position.
Mr. Geo. Spencer, of Charlotte, is in
town this week on a visit to W. L.
Hough. He is also assisting him in the
store during Mr. Yermeulen's absence.
The ease of the Fcople vs. Chappell
came up again in Justice Yeringion's
court. Monday, was discontinued and
the accused dismissed for want of evi
dence to convict.
Sheiidan has organized a business
men's association, for the annihilation
or "squelching" of that portion of hu
manity known as "dead beats." Thank
fortune Alma is quite free from this
class.
Every man. woman and child in Alma
is k'lad to see D. Ely around town once
more. His fall laid him up about three
weeks and his genial countenance has
been missed by patrons of Uncle Sam's
store.
Fred. Willard, for some time past
with W. S. A; S.. has accepted a position
in Chicago, and started for that city
Monday evening. He was acmpanied
by Henry Vcrmeulen who will spend a
few days there in visiting friends.
The D.. L. A; X. will sell excursion
tickets to Detroit and return on Feb.
l'2 and 'J.'! good to re turn on or before
Feb. 21 at cl.-V.) for round trip. Ac
count of Republican State convention.
Ti ains h-ave Alma lo;l.") a. m. and ar
riving at Detroit and leave Alma
7: is p. m. arriving at Detroit F a. m.
We call our leaders' attention to an
interesting letter from our sister village
Est. !'a. t i be found elsewhere in this
issue. Estella has never been repre
sented in the columns of the Rr.roKH,
but we are happy to announce that we
have secured a first-class corresdondent
there and all the important happenings
will be duly repoited.
Flooinberg f Harris, the cigai makers,
are about to remove to new and more
convenient quarters. The barber shop
recently vacated by Nick Davidson was
renovated ami an addition built, thus
making the room much larger and pleas
anter and Messrs. 15. A: H. vv ill undoubt
edly find their new location a very de
sirable one.
Jej-th t Earl. F. II. Cook, O. F. Jack
son. M. R. Salter ami M. 15. Salter will
attend the annual state weeting of the
Md Fellow s at Jackson next week, the
three first going as delegates from the
Ithaca lodge; while the two latter will
represent the Alma and Ashley lodges,
which have no members jet who are
qualified, according to the usages of
the order, to act in that capacity.--Ithaca
Jatirfi'd,
On Friday evening of last week the
Alma dramatic club broughttout Daly's
facinating drama, "Under the Gaslight'
at Wright's opera house. The audience
was composed of Alma's best citizens,
who thoroughly appreciated the fact
that they have one of the best amateur
dram.'itie associations in the state. J.
Ed. Stutz as Ray Trafford, tho New
York society man, was splendidly main
tained throughout. His portrajal of
the struggle to bend to the dictates and
conventionalities of Gotham, while his
heart and conscience, in an undertone,
whispered his duty and li.lelity to his
betrothed, was complete. Mrs. J. W.
Kazebee as Laura Courtland, the belle
of society, sustained, amid the splen
dors ot elegant associations, the heart-
wringing secret of her obscure' adoption.
Her delineation of the scathing rebuke
to Ray Trallord. wheiein she states
"that all a woman can give is her heart:
he beauty and wit are merely sold,"
was as effective as though she had ap
peared in the character for a hundred
nights in succession. The natural, easy
adaptation of Mrs. George Ycrringtoii
to the personage of Fcarl Courtland, a
heartless beauty, won the appreciation
of all. Mrs. Chas. Hutchinson as Ft ach
Flossoin in a comic song, w as vigorous
ly encored. The ruilian Fyke was rep
resented by Dr. Farley. 1). Yought as
Snorkey, the empty-sleeved, returned
veteran, revived old' associations of the
warlike days of Y.:. The paits taken
by I). Hamlin as Justice Dowljigof the
Tombs, C. F. Roberts as the stilf Mar
tin, wire well studied. The club has
been to considerable expense in putting
this on the stage. The lightening ex
press tram to Long Franch, with steam
1 whistles, the scenery at Fier :'.', togoth
i 'i "on a large quaniitv oi special seen
cry, rendered the entertainment a com
plete success. Alma may well U proud
of her dramatic talent. Ithaca Jviu nal.
Tho Band Concert.
Fy long odds thn finest entertainment
of the season, was the band concert at
Wright's cpera house, Wednesday eve
ning. That Alma had the material for
a good band, all conceded, and all that
was needed to put it to the front was a
good cornet ist and conductor. In Mr.
A. D. Amsden, the new leader, the
band has secured what it needed, as
was evidenced by the marked improve
ment in its playing. The band has
been practicing several nights each
week for the past two months, and the
result of their efforts was the linest
musical entertainment Alma has ever
f-njoved. The attendance was not as
large as the merits of the entertain
ment deserved, but what it lacked in
si.e. it made up in appreciativeness.
Mr. Amsden's cornet solos were splen
didly rendered, and he was entusiastic
ally encored. His playin g is a revela
tion, and under his masterly manipu
lation, tho cornet speaks in tones that
aro truely beautiful. Tho solos by
Messrs. Ward. Chas. and A. Yerington
were all finely rendered, while the
clarionet duet, by Messrs. Amsden and
Geo. Yerington received an encore.
The brass quartette, by Messrs. Ams
den. Ward, Chas. and A. Yerington,
was one of the gems of the evening.
The vocal solos: by Mrs. A. Yerington
and Mrs. Chas. Hutchinson were feat
ures of the entertainment that were en
jovedbyall. and were woithy of the
hearty applause they received. The
overture by the orchestra, opening the
L'nd part of the program, was highly
appreciated by the audience, and also
received a loud applause. "What is it"
was very funny, the lire woiks and
acrobatic work incident to it was the
laugh of the evening.
After the concert, about U-j cenpb
remained and participated in a social
dance for a couple of hours. The net
proceeds were .-lo, which goes into the
uniform fund. Another conceit will
be given in a few weeks, when we trust
a larger turn-out will greet the boys.
Geo. E. Sprang, of Lansing, has just
leased the front part of the post office
building and will put in a line stock of
books, news, stationery, confectionery,
tobaccos and cigars. Mr. S. is reported
to be a "hustler."
A recent visit to Follasky Fros.' new
"Fee Hive" stoves found the chaotic
condition rapidly disappearing and
order fast taking its place. The
enormous stock carried by this firm in
their old quarters had all been success
fully removed and it was astonishing
to note how much larger it looked when
a chance for display was given. Scarcity
of room can m longer be complained
of, as their store is- . well tilled
with shelving, counters and cases, the
beauty of which add-, vastly to the line
appearance of the whole interior.
These me of cherry and ash, highly
polished and finished in oil. The whole
ground l!o.r ij nicely lighted by large
windows, it being particulaily notice
able that th'j back part of the sb re is
as light as the front, s- niething not
often ebsi rved. Hand-onie radiators
taking up but little room are found in
various parts of the stores, giving n
nice, even temperature. Considerable
attention has beep, paid to ventilation
and the system in use is con-d h red
very perfect. The line plate gla-3 win
dows afford a line chance for display,
and will be excellent for rhow windows
as they face the north and the sun w ill
scarcely reach th in during the day,
thus allow ing the display of the m.'St
delicate goods. The dry goods, carpels
boots and shoes, etc., are to be found
in the western division of the stores,
where Messrs. F. E. and M. E. Fol
lasky, assisted by Mr. F. Medkr, pre
side. In the eastern division is a large
and complete stock of clothing, and
gent's furnishing goods, Mr. Homer
Clark, an efficient and popular sales
man, in charge. The business office is
situated in the center of the store and
in the back part and will be convenient
ly and tastefully fitted up. An im
proved cash railway sjstom will soon
be put in place, having two depots in
in each division of the stores and cen
tering in the office. The office will be
so arranged that anyone entering from
any direction will be instantly perceiv
ed, thus avoiding the tiresome waiting
of customers when not observed, and
leaving no chance for shoplifters to pet
ir their work. Fiftv-two lamps are
used in lighting the stores and
when thus brightly illuminated they
present a cry handsome and pleasing
appearance. We might giye many
mi re details concerning the line ar
rangement of the interior of the "Fee
HivV," but if the reader will call there
and look about on nis ow n account he
will see for himself better than wc can
tell him, hence wo w ill close our few
remaik (as the preai hers say) by say
ing that for elegance, convenience and
size, Follasky Fros' "Fee Hive'' stores
aro unexcelled in the Saginaw Valley.
Whole No. 411,
Alma Church Notes-
COXtiUKiiATIOXAL.
The last Lalies social was unusu
ally interesting, a larger number
than usual being present.
Ladies Society will meet with
Mrs. Dr. Curtis on VolAesday after
noon, Feb. L'.'i. Mrs. C. desircH to
sec a goodly number present.
Prayer anl teachers meeting ton
Thursday evenings havo been in
creasing in numbers and interest. A
cordial invitation to attend is gener
ally extended.
A persistant hoarseness unfitted
tho pastor for his usual hciticc last
Sabbath morning. Ho was fortu
nate, however, in securing tho aid of
Dr. Frainerd, who delivered a vtry
interesting discourse. There was no
evening service. Services may be ox
jiected ns usual next Sabbath morn
ing and evening.
School Items.
Susie Dordcn, member of the
book keeping class, failed, made an
assignment and paid 4'. cents on the
dollar; but, through tho generosity
of the moneyed boys of the class,
she has again been set up in busi
ness. The steam work were considera
bly damaged by the frojt Saturday
night, but hivo bee n temporarily re
paired by the janitor.
The Alma school ma'ms prepare
their dinners at the school house by
means of an oil stove.
Sanitakicm. Alma, Mich., Feb. 10.
Dr. Spinney,
Dear Doctor:
As I am about to leave the Sanitar
ium for my home nu Stanton, I wish to
expre-.ss my thsnks-for what good I re
ceived under jour skilful treatment,
the baths. mass'tge, and electrical treat
ments while I have been there. Y'ou
well know that for lo years I never was
able to have" my body changed from the
recumbent position, now being able to
sit upright and stand upon my feet.
You cannot know the pleasure it" is for
me to sit at the piano, or m an ordinary
chair, to stand upon my feet and begin
to walk, blessings which were denied
me so long. Jicnxik M. Fiihts.
Glad Tiding.
I'm; Sale:
Inquire of
A good milch cow, cheap.
J. F. Torn no.
Call and see those handsome Valen
tines for .)C at Mrs. M. Williams.
Earh-v callers have the best chance
to select Yalentines before they are
culled. Don't forget, Mrs. M. Williams.
Money to loan in sums of 2ofl H
?.),(hh). Time. Sto ."S years on good Tt
estate security. M aiccta Follisht.
Marcus Follasky has a number ef
ohoh-e residence lots for sale onJ:asy
terms.
All goods bought of P. &;Pon are
guarranteed to give satisfaction or
money refunded.
Call at F. oc Son and examine ur
line of silver plated ware and cloeto
before durchasmg elsewhere.
Go to F. & Son for fine watch, eloek
and jewelcry repairing.
If you want anything in the line ef
Flushes .and Velvets for cirefs trifla
miugs go to Hormlg's.
Hats. Ribbonst "Wing's and Feathers
at cost at Ilormig's.
Ge t your line Dresses, Cloaks and
Wraps made; at Ilormig's. Only flnt
class help employed.
Fequegnat : Son have tho finest line
of jewelcry in the city at greatly re
duced prices.
I have under my control some choir
farms and farming lands for sale, that
for the six months I sell at a price that
1 shall be able to dify competition in
Gratiot county. Fi:ut Woodward,
Alma, Mich
You will find rare bargains in boots,
shoes and rubbers at E. h. SlAUKS'
We handle the best rubber loot U
the marke t, and prices always tho low
est. E. L. Starks
Full line of the Goodyear GIoto Rnb
ber for ladies, Misses and children at
E. L. Starrs
The most comple te line of ladies id
button shoes of both hand and machine
se-wed goods ever shown in Alma, are
at K. D. Starrs'.
If vou want a good .Sewing Machine
buv the New Improved Singer with
oscillating shuttle. Sold by
J. F. TorriN.
I have under my control seimc choice
farms ami farming lamls that I Fliall
offer for sale during the next 0 months
at prices that defv competition.
1Ji:i;t WwmvATtT),
Alma, Mich.
WAXTI.P.
One million feet of White, Red - and
Swamp Oak and Soo.ooO feet of IIass
wood Logs. Highest market prico in
cash w ill be paid.
Wright & Lnrnmir.
Nortec:. Subscribers to tho Ladies'
Library are requested to return nil
books to the Library on Feb. lt'th, tht
several Saturdays in the month, in ac
cordance with Rule loth.
CATHAUtra DtfnAVAN,
Secretary.