1 c. sugar
1/2 c. lard (or Crisco)
3 eggs
1 1/2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. cloves or cinnamon
4 tbsp. sour milk (add vinegar to sour)
1 c. cherries

Cream shortening and sugar. Add eggs. Sift dry ingredients together. Add mixture alternately with sour milk. Mix well. Add cherries. Bake at 350 degrees 25 or 30 minutes.