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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-10-21
OWES S625,OOO.
Kansas City Brewery Goes Into Hands
of Receiver.

Kansas City, Mo, Oct 21.-Upon petit
ton of some Of its creditors, E. J.
Becker of Kansas City, was today ap-
pointed receiver for the Imperial Brew
ing company of this city. The COM
pany owes about s625, 600. The debts
include 100000 first mortgage bonds,
$3.50 second mortgage bonds and
about $500 600 in floating debts. The
first mortgage bonds were handled by
the Germanic Trust company of ST.
Louis. which was made trustee under
the mortgage. The Germanic Trust
company has since been absorbed by
the Commonwealth Trust company.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-10-21
GRIMES WATCHING 1T.
Thinks It WIN BE a Month Before the
Accountants Make Report.

Frank Grimes thinks it will be an
other month before the report of
Haslzins & Sells on the condition of the
state treasury viii be ready.
.'I am keeping as close track as I
can of what is being done," said Mr..
Grimes today, '.and while [ may be
Trlisinformed. / think that it will be
another month before the report is
completed. I don't fear anything that
may be developed by the report, but
] want to be here when it is ready for
the public"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-10-21
HARVARD sHoULD VIZ.
A Big Favorite Over the Army in
Today's Game.

West Point, N. Y, Oct. 21.-Harvard's
football team and the West Point eleven
played here before about $4,000 specta-
tors today. The game was the first con-
test of this season between two of the
big eastern elevens and Harvard was
the favorite. West Points team was
weakened by the loss of several ST last
years best gamers but expected to
score through the drop kicking ability
of Beavers, the halfback who made his
first appearance on the team this year.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-10-21
on for a Hunt.

Dr. J. D. Freeman. DR.. H B. Hoge-
boom and Otis Hungate will leave on
the midnight train Sunday for McPher-
son where they have a hunting pre-
serve. Stories have been coming in to
the county attorneys Office for the past
week that the water in their lake is
kept constantly riled by the punches
Of ducks which make it their feeding
ground. The lake is on a piece of land
that is owned by ten Topeka sportsmen
and in the past has afforded fine shoot
ing for its owners.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-10-21
CURTIS HASN'T HEARD.
No Word From Comptroller About the
First National.

No word has been received yet by
Congressman Charles Curtis from
Comptroller Ridgely regarding the
probability of a payment of a dividend
to the First National bank depositors.
Mr.. Curtis said today: mo, have not
heard a word yet and if I don't hear
within a day or two I shall wire. The
trouble is, that the man who has
charge of the First National bank in
the comptroller's Office Is out of the
city,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-10-21
FRESHMEN WIN.
In AN Annual FIae Rush That Lasted
All Night.

Delaware, O.. Oct. 21.-After an all
night fight the freshmen of the Ohio
Wesleyan university we're declared the
victors over the soDhomores in the an
nuaI flag rush. The battle started at
10 o'clock last night, the sophomores
gaining and keeping possession Of the
pole until ? o'clock this morning.
when an army of freshmen bore down
upon the sophomores and oyerpowe
cred them. By the agreement before
the fight the defeated class must kneeI
before the gictors and repeat the class
veil
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-10-21
LOAN SHARKS MUST GO
Commissioner Warner Has Found
Them in the Pension Bureau.

Washington, Oct Commissioners
Warner Of the pension bureau. has an
nounced his intention of recommending
the dismissal from the service Of a
gagged IN loaning money in the bureau
at usurious rates. He says that in
some cases as high as 10 per cent
month has been charged and he ex-
presses the opinion that the dismissal
of offenders is the only effective way
of stopping the practice.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-10-21
MRS. ROOSEVELT RETURNS.
she Parted With the President at
Atlanta.

Washington, Oct 21.-Mrs. Roose-
veIt, accompanied by John S. Elliott,
commissioner of the interior for Porto
Rico, arrived in Washington today
They had made the southern trip with
the president as far as Atlanta.
Mrs. Roosevelt was in excellent
health and spirits and had greatly en-
jOyed the trip.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-10-21
Great Bend Man Appeals.

r. B. Bruce, of Great Bend. today
appealed to the supreme court from a
decision of the lower court in an in
junction suit brought against him by
the city of Great Bend. The city of
Great Bend secured the injunction to
stop Bruce from building city side
walks without first fling his $500 bond
for three years maintenance.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-10-21
DESIGNED By MAD KING.
Bavarian ATonarch's Jewels Sold at
Auction for ss.7O5.

London. oct. PA collection Of
unique jewelry designed by the mad
king. Ludwig IL, Of Bavaria. was sold
at auction in London this afternoon and
realized So. .705. The collection included
a bracelet designed IN memory Of Wag-
ner. It consists Of four miniature scenes
from King Ludwfg's fav0rite operas, set
in sapphires and brilliants. It brought
s475. A neeklet. brooch and bracelet
were sold for 1s000.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-10-21
women Released on BOND.

Lena Mallory and Jessie Harris, the
two negro women who We're arrested
the first of the week for robbing an old
man of the mud town district. were
released on bond this morning.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-10-21
SHOWS NO CHANGE.
Jerry Simpson Still Lingers BetweeI
Life and Death.

Wichita, kan. Oct. 21.-Ex-Congress-
man Jerry Simpsons condition shows
no change.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-10-21
Weatller Tndicatlons.

Chicago, Oct 21.-Forecast for kan
sas. Fair tonight and Sunday; frost
tonight; variable winds
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-10-21
Exhibits "Big Stick.

"The digging of the canal win of
course, greatly increase our interests In
the Caribbean sea. It win be our d,7fv
to police the canal. both in the interest
Of other nations and in our own IN
terest- To do this it is Of course. in
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-10-21

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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-02-24
WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY BANQUET
Zeta sigma's Annual Stag Function a
Brllliadt Success at Alma Springs
Sanitarium.

The annual Washington's Birthday
banquet of the Zeta Sigma Literary
Society was held at the Alma Springs
Sanitarium, Wednesday evening, Feb
%. This function is always the lead
ing stag event in society circles, and III
every respect this one surpassed those
of former years. \ great many of the
alumni take advantage of this occasion
TO revisit their Alma Mater. and in this
way the present society membership l.
able 10 keep in touch with many of the
honorary members who are numbered
among the old grads" thirty-two
members, both active and honorary,
assembled around the table of good cheer
and fellowship. Everything conspired
10 make the occasion momentous one.
The table decorations and menu We're
most elaborate and bespoke high praise
for the Sanitarium's excellent manage
ment in providing for occasions of this
kind.
Arthur J. Helmer, 03, of st. Johns,
acted as toastmaster and presided in such
a way as TO reveal his ability in that
capacity. Israel Himelhock or, re-
sponded 20 the toast IAN Ideal for Zeta
Sigma, and with wit and elOquence
paid tribute 10 the Father of His
Country" Henry p Bush, '0l, of Caro-
in his toast told OF his happy college
days, Five Years Ago" DR.. f. n.
Transeau was the society's guest and
was called upon TO respond 10 the sub
ject "A Rare Species of a Common
Genus" He pictured the ideal literary
society and showed that Zeta Sigma was
patterned after that ideal. when
Zeta Sigma was Young" was responded
to by Rev. Louis 5. Brook, '96, of Howell
and in his pleasing and eloquent way he
told of Zeta Sigma's infancy
The honorary members present were
Arthur j. Helmer, 03; Rev. Louis S.
Brook, 90; Henry p Bush, '0l; Rev.
5. p. Todd; Henry H. Soule, '03;
Wallace Webber, '03; T. G.. Timby. 'O3;
William Winton, '04 Prof j. T. Ewing
and Prof. T. ID. Pennell.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-02-24
SEVILLE.SUMNER CLUB.
Next Meeting at the Home Of r. A. Potter,
Thursday, March 2.

Another one of those good meetings.
for which the Seville Sumner Club
bears an enviable reputation, will be
held next Thursday at the home Of +.
\. Potter and wife.
The weather man has dished up some
cold weather 10 be served about that
time, but that won't matter, for all who
attended the last meeting at the home of
Mr. and Mrs a. b. Fisher declared that
it would require something more than
severe weather to keep them away from
the next one.
The program is chuck full of interest
and this is what the committee has ar
ranged.
Song by Club
Invocation
Business
Associational Question
Select reading, Mrs. 4. \. Wood
Pioneer Experiences by members of
the Club
Music
Question Box
Paper on Early Pioneer Life, Mrs w.
c. Mallory
Song
w. G. MALLORY
r. A. WOOD Committee.
Mrs. r. A. GEE
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-02-24
ALMA ART CLUB
Entertained with "A Valentine Party at the
Home of the Misses Messenger.

st. Valentines day is supposed 10 lose
its charm for people after the romance OF
youth is past, but the Alma Art Club
demonstrated that its members had not
left their youth so very far behind by
their choosing that evening upon which
TO entertain their gentlemen friends at
the hospitable home of the Misses Mes
singer.
Hearts were much in evidence, both as
means of house decoration and the en-
bellishment of the gowns of the ladies,
who came in costumes OF ''ye Olden
TYNE. Heart shaped souvenirs dec
grated with dainty water color de-
signs, upon which were written incom-
plete cOuplets We're passed TO all, which
caused "A general mingling of the COM
pany, as the one holding the completion
of the others couplet decided the part
ners for the games
Progressive dOminOes proved a pleas
ant pastime until ladies were chosen for
refreshments.
The gentlemen were obliged TO make
their choice from an array of pictures,
the originals of which since their sitting
had INDUCED in several years of growth.
The gentlemen were equal TO this, how
ever, and the grand march was formed
and the way led TO the dining room
which was beautifully decorated for the
occasion, where dainty lunchesn was
served. The hour was late when the
jovial company disbanded. Here's hop.
ing for many more such pleasant occa-
sions.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-02-24
A PINK TEA
Officers Interrupted One in Progress I'm the
Basement ofthe school Building.

A tip was handed out TO the officers
that affairs were trifle "hazy'' in the
vicinity of the High School building last
Tuesday night so All investigation was
made. A rank odor of cigarettes and
beer issued from the room, and as Under
sheriff Button and Prof. Rockwell opened
the door, the last faint notes of "A Hot
Time" reached their ears. Through the
dim light outlines of bottles could be
seen here and there on the floor and a
mussy looking table contained the re-
mains of a spread.
Five young ladies CD and young
gentlemen CD attempted TO make their
escape through a small window at the
same time but the officers apprehended
them and their identity is known. A
warrant was issued for their arrest, and
the boys appeared before Justice Chad
wick the next morning 10 answer TO the
charge Of trespass They paid the fine
and costs, amounting TO s20, and after
a severe reprimand from the Judge, were
allowed TO go. The three high school
students who were implicated in the af-
fair have been suspended
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-02-24
Bill Was introduced in the House
Tuesday by Representative
J. W. Holmes.
BOUNDARIES TO Be EXTENDED
Many Important Benefits Would be
Derived from the Change and the
Proposition is Met With
Approval.

Representative Holmes gave notice of
a bill last week in the legislature, which
WAS introduced Tuesday TO incorporate
the city of Alma, in which it was pro-
posed TO divide the village into four
wards, making Superior and State streets
the dividing lines. The bill provides
that the act governing cities of the fourth
class, except as otherwise provided in
the bill, shall be the charter under which
the city of Alma shall be governed, and
also provides that there shall be no
change in the school district and that
the schools shall be governed under the
general laws governing graded schools,
and further, that the chapter i'll the act
governing cities of the fourth class re-
quiring the council 10 appoint board
of public works has been eliminated.
The north and south boundaries are
10 be the same as now bound the village,
but the east and west boundaries would
be extended eighty rods each way.
One of the most important benefits adj
vanced TO be derived from this change
would be more equalized representa-
tiOn on the common council. The four
wards would each have two representa-
tives. 4 tendency TO decrease corpora
ration taxes is another in that there will
be no highway or drain township tax.
1t would bring within the limits about
800 people who are now living outside.
and put them under the jurisdiction of
the city authorities increasing the value
of their property if they want TO sell.
These present outside residents want
the benefits of electric lights, sidewalks,
water works, sewerage etc, which they
are unable TO get under the present con-
ditiOns. In case of an epidemic, danger
Gus 10 the health of the community the
village authorities now have no control
over those that live outside.
Each ward would also have one mem
Der on the board of supervisors, and the
township would have one same as it now
has.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-02-24
HAS NOT SOLD
s. II. EpIer VIII Continue In the Coal
Business.

Early i'll December Mr. Walter II.
Cornelius of Adrian, shrewd business
man of that city with considerable
means, began to figure with Mr.. Epler
for his coal and wood business and on
February the deal was made, the con-
tract entered into, and Mr. Cornelius
paying Mr.. Epler 5000 to bind the bar
gain, was TO take possession between the
lst day Of April and the 2d day of May,
1905. Tuesday of this week Mr.. Epler
received letter from his successor,
stating that he had been offered trav-
cling position and had accepted the same
at a very good salary, and advised Mr..
Epler that according to their agreement
he was entitled TO the 5000 that he had
paid as payment on the business.
He sold to Glare party last winter and
received 800 down. Mr.. Epler says the
next man that comes along will have TO
put up 5000 and then il is immaterial
whether he takes il OF not.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-02-24
MRS. CHARLES LANE DEAD
She Had Lived a Long and Useful
Life, and Died at the Age
OF 81.
QUARTER OF CENTURY IN ALMA
Funeral Occurred Wednesday and She
Was Buried Beside Her Husband,

Mrs. Phoebe Lane passed away at her
home in Alma, Tuesday morning, Feb.
2l, at the ripe age of 81. Death was due
to old age. Phoebe Root was born in
New Y ork state in 1924. AT the age of
twenty she was married to Charles
H. Lane and eight children were born to
them, six of whom are living. They
moved with their family TO Alma in
October 1880, where they lived happily
until the death of her husband six years
ago.
Three sons and three daughters sur
vive her, b. r. Lane, of St. Louis; Geo.
w. Lane, of Alma; Chas. A. Lane of
Grand Rapids; Mrs. Sadie Fowler, of
Elmira, N Y; Mrs. Rosette Meyers,
who lives in Arizona, and Mrs. /. NJ
Andre, who lived with her mother to
care for her in her old age.
For almost quarter of century
Mrs. Lane had lived here and had a
large acquaintance and wide circle of
friends She was a member of the
Methodist church and had always been
a faithful disciple
The funeral was held Wednesday
afternoon at ? o'clock in the NJ. f.
church. and her remains were laid at
rest beside those of her husband in
Riverside cemetery.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-02-24
PROBATE COURT.

Feb. IL, in the matter OF the estate OF
Frank Haynes, a hearing on petition to
determine heirs. Widow and three chill
dren determined lawful heirs.
Same day petition was granted the
guardian OF Eddie, Lucy and Frank
HAYNES minors, to sell real estate.
Feb. Ii, in the matter of the estate of
Parmenas Faunce, petition for the ap-
pointment of administrator, Carl Faunce
was appointed administrator.
Feb IS, the examination of Nelson
Higle was conducted by Drs. Monfort
and McCaudless and he was adiudged
insane and taken TO the Traverse City
asylum Thursday by Deputy Chas. Powers.
Same dav, petition was filed for the
appointment OF a guardian for Esther and
Mabel lsham, minors. Clum .Naldrett
was appointed guardian. Also petition
was filed for the appointment of an adj
ministrator in the estate of Frank lsham,
deceased, Hearing set for March I3.
Feb. I6 the hearing on the Brown drain
y. Walker, Ed. Drayer and John Barnes
appointed commissioners.
The same day. Walter Wilton was
appointed guardian of Arthur and Mable
Wilton, minors, and filed a petition to
sell real estate. Also petition was filed
for the appointment of a guardian OF
Hattie Johnson, an inmate of the asylum
The hearing was set for March II
Feb rs, petition was filed for the
appointment of an administrator in the
estate of Henry Wood, deceased, VIM
Wood appointed special administrator
Hearing set for March 20.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-02-24
0THELL0.
Subject of the Third Lecture on the Chi
cago University Extension Course.

The third number on the course of
Shakespeare lectures by Prof. J. G. Carter
Troop, of the Chicago University Bureau
was given in the Presbyterian church.
Tuesday evening. The great tragedy,
Othello, was the subject of this lecture
and Prof. Troop commanded the closest
attention of his large audience. He
gave very graphic account of the play,
calling attention 10 the plot, construc-
ton, and character development i'll An
interesting and pleasing manner. The
reading Of passages from the play
which Prof. Troop does with singular
effectiveness, added TO the interest of
the lecture.
The study class met in the afternoon
and the trgedy of Hamlet was discussed.
The work OF the study class is very
helpful in securing an appreciation and
thorough understanding Of the plays.
At the next meeting of the class the
subjects will be Othello. The next
lecture of the course will be on the
comedy, Much Ado About Nothing.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-02-24
ROUNDUP INSTITUTE
Farmers to Meet at Battle Creek Feb
rusry 20.

Arrangements have been perfected for
holding the Round Up Institute in the
Auditorium, Battle Creek, February 2S
March 3. The railroads offer the lowest
convention rates upon round trip tick
cts, which will be on sale February %
TO March inclusive and will be good TO
return including March t. The rate
will be one fare for the round trip plus
twenty-five cents, except where the rate
is less than one dOllaar. and upon the
main line and Toledo divisions of the
Michigan Central, where one and one
half cents straight is charged. The ho-
tells have made rates ranging from = 90
10 81 80 per day and accommodations in
numerous boarding and private houses
have been secured so that at least 900
persons can be provided for. Persons
desiring rooms reserved for them in adj
vance should write 10 +. b. Garratt, X.
+. ID. No. 3, Battle Creek, chairman of
local committee of arrangements.
Discussions will follow each address
and the sessions will be enlivened by
music and recitations. Invitations have
been received from all visitors to inspect
the Sanitarium and the leading manu-
featuring establishments of Battle Creek.
The subjects on the program cover
every branch of agriculture and will be
handled by able speakers.
There will be a conference Of the state
institute lecturers ami delegates from
county institute societies i'll the parlOrs
of the Clifton house at 80 O'Clock Mon
day, February 27 A second session will
be held at $3.50 O'Clock Tuesday morning,
and the final conference at 4:30 p. IN.
Tuesday
These meetings will be devoted TO re-
ports of the work for the past season and
making plans for the coming year.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-02-24

We want hustling agent to take care
of the sale of the Leader Washer here.
The right person will get a good living
from the start. we pay salary outright
way. No need applying unless you can
give all your energy to the work and at
least half your time. There are no
schemes about this offer. We mean just
what we say and have good permanen
place for the right person, man or woman
There can be but ono agent in town, so
il you're interested and in dead earnest,
write us today To save time, send along
references from the editor or some other
responsible person. Leader Washer Co.,
Bay City, Mich, SI-tf
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-02-24
THE LADY OF LYONS"
The Coming Of william owen in Great
Play Creates "A Sensation.

The management of the Alma Opera
House take pleasure in announcing that
on Tuesday, February 2Sth, the young
and popular actor, William Owen, sup
ported by an excellent company will
present Sir Bulwer Lytton's masterpiece
1.-THE Lady of Lyons" Mr.. Owen is
one of the few actors whose art is broad
enough TO make him thoroughly at home
in romatic, tragic and comedy roles
The part of Claude Melnotte in 1.-THE
Lady of Lyons is, however, the one in
which he is achieving the greatest sue
cess of career which has been full of
triumphs. The part is a powerful one
and Mr. Owen gives it masterful express
sion. Friends who have watched with
pride and pleasure the achievements of
this talented and cultured actor are of
the opinion that he has never appeared
TO better advantage than in this char
acter Wherever he appears his per
formance Is spoken of as one of the
most notable and gratifying of the sea.
son. Those who patronize but few
theatrical attractions and naturally en-
deavor TO select the best, if they are not
well informed concerning plays and
players, should ask some one who is
posted about William Owen and the
quality of his attractions. They will
find that he is an actor who has won
the approval of the best critics of our
best cities and that his performances
are always worthy of his art and repu-
tation. Reserved seats at Sharrar's
drug store.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-02-24
BURDETTE f0LLICK DEAD
Highly Respected Young Man Cut of in
the Beginning of His Happiness.

Burdette Follick was born July 2S.
1876, and died at his home at Elwell
Saturday, February Is, 1905. On Jan
uary ~, 1905, Mr. Follick was married TO
Miss Mary Hoyt. He was a member of
the young peoples society of the Meth
odist church at Elwell since its organiza-
tion and was highly esteemed by all who
knew him. Many beautiful floral offer
ings testified TO the love and sympathy
of the community. He leaves father,
mother and wife besides host of friends
Funeral services were conducted Mon
day at the Elwell Methodist church by
the pastor, Rev. +. II. Gilpin.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-02-24
THE LENTEN SEASON


Lent, the period of sack cloth and
ashes, when many do penance and alb
stain from worldly pleasures, comes late
this year. Ash Wednesday, the begin
ming of Lent, comes March 8, later than
usual Palm Sunday is April Is and
Good Friday is April 2l Easter Sun
day, when all the world blossoms forth
in lilies and new Easter bonnets, comes
April 23 From now until the advent of
Lent society will be busy, it being
usual 10 crowd the pre-Lenten period
with social doings in anticipation of the
long weeks of abstinence.