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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-10-24
BOSTON ORCHES1RAGO.
Opens the Lecture Course Enter
tainments Friday Evening
October 26.
BUY YOUR COURSE TICKETS
The Five Entertainments That Con
stitute the Course are Well Worth
the Price of the Ticket.

The Boston Orchestral company which
opens the lecture course for the season
Of l90G-1 is said to be one of the finest
musical attractions now before the
American people. In speaking of Mr..
Leon Batcnelder, who is with the COM
pany, the Springfield, Mass. Republican
said: "The remarkable flute playing
of Mr., Leon Batchelder will long be re-
membered. 1t was a delight indeed to
see this modest young man come forth
and take the audience by storm by his
really wonderful ability. He was re-
called until his encores doubled his al
loted numbers, IL was a treat"
The company recently appeared at
Decatur, Illinois, and the press Of that
city said: There are five members of
the company and every one is a star.
From the time the orchestra began until
the last number had been given there
was almost continual round of applause
aud an encore had TO be given for every
number. The concert gave more gen
uine enjoyment than any that has yet
been given"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-10-24
WILL LIVE IN ALMA.

Mr.. aud Mrs. Wesley Parr and family
left Wednesday for Alma, where they
will make their home in the future.
Monday night about twenty young friends
OF Miss Beulah gave her delightful sur
prise and spent an enjoyable evening.
As farewell token Miss Beulah was pre-
sented with a beautiful sterling spoon
with her initials engraved upon it.
Mr.. and Mrs. Parr in their several
years residence in Ithaca have made
many friends here who will regret their
going away.-Gratiot County. Journal,
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-10-24

FROM ANOTHER 6. A. X. cOMRADE.
Just a few of the many reasons why
comrade z. b. Kille should be reelected
Sheriff:
First, and above all others, is because
of the efficient manner in which he has
discharged the duties Of his Office. Dur
ing the first twenty months as Sheriff he
made nearly one hundred more arrests
than any of his predecessors, which shows
great activity on his part, every person
whom he arrested has been proven guilty
as charged That fact indicates splendid
judgement OH his part, in making arrests.
Eight out OF every ten persons arrested,
pleaded guilty, which accounts for SO
few cases being tried in our circuit court
Again according to established rules, he
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-10-24

he will apply the same principles in the
discharge of the duties of that office, that
has governed him all his life.
Mr.. Everden has been honored many
times by the people of his home town
irrespective of party, by being elected to
local Offices. These positions he has al
ways filled with the same degree of fdel-
ity that has always characterized him.
= He is a member OF the following fra
ternal organizations, Masons, Maccabees
and Knights of Pythias.
If elected, as we believe he will be, we
feel to assure the people of Gratiot coun-
ty that the business of the Prosecutor S
Office will be conducted carefully and
economically and on a business basis, and
that every citizen will receive fair and
square deal
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-10-24

Thursday evening, These are not public
but are for the students of music only.
The first one was given last week. The
object is to have each student render a
number, when it is sufficiently prepared,
before small audience of students, that
they may not be so frightened to sing
before strange and large audience when
the occasion arises.
The rules in the social life of the col
lege have changed very noticably this
year. Henceforth the Friday night af-
fairs will be conducted by classes and
departments. The first department TO
invite the young men over to Wright
Hall was the kindergarten. Those who
were there had a very enjoyable time.
Refreshments were served and various
games played. Next week the Academy
girls expect to entertain the Preparatory
men.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-10-24
NOW PIT YOUR BEEIS.
Properly Pitted There Will be no
Shrinkase. All Beets will be
in During December.
LOOK OUT FOR COLD WEATHER
New Is the Time to Plow and Get
Land In Shape For Next
Seasons CropS

The weather is fine now. and we know
that all who have raised beets are anxious
to get them into the factory, but patrons
must remember that that the capacity of
any factory is limited to certain amount,
and when that is reached it is impossible
to 90 farther.
We expect TO have our crop of beets
nearly all ground this year or at least
near enough so that our patrons can get
the last of their beets in during the
month of December, and this will be bat
little later than we finished our last
years campaign.
All who have any beets to harvest after
this week should make All extra effort to
get them out of the ground as it may
come bad, freezing weather at most any
time after the first of November.
There has not been much fall plowing
done and but little corn husked yet.
Now is the time to put in our best licks
fall blowing for beets, corn or other
spring crops and husking our corn.
Then draw our beets later onfrozen roads
when we can't plow and it is disagreeable
husking corn. But some one will say, /
have fiat contract and my beets will
shrink, so lose so much. But you must
cover up your beets so they will not
shrink which should always be done no
matter whether you have fiat or a per-
centage contract. Every single beet
grower should pit up about one third of
his crop of beets i'll good, fair sized pits,
covering them with good coat of beet
tops, and if you haven't many tops, cover
with what you have and then put on top
the beet leaves about two or three inches
of dirt which is very quickly done and
no matter how hard il freezes, that coat
of dirt is so thin that it can be broken
and pulled off very quickly Covered up
tins way, beets will keep fresh and nice
until next February and the shrinkage
will be very small.
Compare the beets with other crops i'll
shrinkage, and if beets are properly taken
care of, the total shrinkage from the
ground to the factory is much less than
any other farm crop Corn shrinks from
the time it is cut until il is sold or fed out.
1t shrinks in the shock, it shrinks while
husking and it shrinks in the crib, yet
you never hear farmer howling about
shrinkage who is hauling off a load of
corn for sale in the spring. The same is
true with all other crops, but the farmer
is so much more used to the other crops
than he is to the raising and handling
beets and the beets will stand so much
more hard usage than other crops after
that he dosen't think that it
is his snty to properly cover up and take
care of his beets in order to get the best
results Let MS repeat again, don't be
afraid of spending two or three days
pitting and covering your beets,
which it is every farmers duty to do in
order to give his crop better possible
showing.
MICHIGAN SUGAR Co.
Alma Branch.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-10-24
HON. ARCHIBALD B. DARRAGH.

That the present congressman from
the llth.congressional district, A. B.
Darragh, will succeed himself is fore
gone conclusion. That Mr. Darragh
is deserving of the suffrage of every
voter of the district regardless of party
affiliation is a fact Those who know
our honored congressman best declare
him TO be one of the hardest workers in
the lower house of Congress. carefully
guarding the interests of his constituents
and looking after the welfare of the
state and nation.
Hon. +. l.. Hamilton, who for ten
years has represented the 4th congress
sional district, and been intimately as
sociated in congressional duties with Mr..
Darragh, says: Mr.. Darrash is one
of the hardest working men of the lower
house, always found at his post of duty,
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-10-24
THE PEOPLES SINGING SOCIETY.
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-" 81 ssfe ~ Asi
Owing to the geHeral interest express
ed in the plan of forming large chorus
in Alma, steps were taken at meeting
held at the home of Mrs. Francis King
last Friday evening to organize such
chorus for work DUNG the coming wint'
ter. The name, "The Peoples Singing
Society,"" was selected from several pro-
fered and DIR. Felch was elected president
and Prof. Ewing secretary and treas
urer. Committees were appointed to
solicit members, to secure suitable place
for the regular meetings of the society,
and to decide upon the nature of the
work to be undertaken and select music.
These matters will be reported upon at
subsequent meeting at which 1t is hoped
there will bea large attendance.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-10-24

is justly entitled TO another term.
want TO say to my comrades, especially
those who belong to the republican party,
let us see to it, that one comrade at least
is elected to FIJI a county office, and COM
rade Kille is the only ex-soldier on the
Republican ticket. and as near as / can
learn, this county is the only county in
the State, whose Sheriff is an ex-soldier
haven't the slightest doubt but what
our comrade will be elected However,
we realize he has very good man to
beat, so let us see to it, that our comrade
not only wins i'll this election, but wins
by great big majority. He is too active
q man to be told to go way back and ST
down, Let lis draw All extra box of hard
tack on election morning and stay with
our comrade all day. Let us strive tc
prevent the defeat of any worthy comrade
who has been nominated TO a public
office, and more especially one who has
been tested and found so thoroughly
competent as +. B. Kille.
Yours i'll +. c. and l..
T.. +. DoTY,
Commander of Gratiot Co. Battalion.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-10-24
ALMA BEATS BAPI|STS
Score of II to 5 In Favor OF
Alma is the Result Of
Last Fridays Game
KluMAOOTEAM ATOAV|s FIELD
Saturday October II. This Game will
be Well Worth Seeing
First Cur Game.

The games between Alma and Hillsdale
Friday. Alma won the toss and Hillsdale
kicked to us. Exchanged punts two or
three times and got the ball in the center
of the field. Then our boys went for
touch down in z or minutes. Helmer
went around right end for about s yards
making the touch down. On the punt
out Marshall failed to catch the ball so
didn't get chance for goal. About ?
minutes before close of first half, Helmer
fumbled and gave Hillsdale the ball on
our 20 yard line. Casterlin funlbled on
quarterback kick. The ball rolled behind
their goal line and one of their men fell
on it for a touch down. hey failed to
kick goal and the half ended with a
score of 5--5-
In the second half the ball stayed i'll
the center of the field for the first ten
minutes of play. Then Helmer made a
50 yard run around right end, which took
the ball to Hillsdale's IS yard line. The
next play Hefmer went around the left
end for 10 yards, then Hillsdale took
brace, and held for downs on their S yard
line. They kicked the ball to Casterlin
to about their 80 yard line. Then Hell
mer made run around right end for
touch down. Marshall kicked the goal.
Near the close of the second half Moon
picked up punt and ran for touch down,
but it was not allowed for both teams
were off-side when the punt was made.
The game was marked by the clean
playing of both the teams, and the friend
ly spirit of all the players. Stuart's punt
ing was easily the feature of Hillsdale's
team. Dan Boone, Hillsdale's coach has
developed the best team which Hillsdale
has had in a number of years. tndoubt-
edly it will win the majority of Inter
collegiate games.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-10-24
GRAND RALLY DAY
All Interested in the Years Work Urged to
he Present at All Services

Sunday Oct. 10 will be observed a.
Rally Day at the Presbyterian church
Leaders and committees of the variou:
organizations of the church have beer
working hard for some weeks 10 make
this day one of the best in the history Of
Presbyterianism in this city.
The services of the day will be as fol.
lows
$3.50 a. M. A joint meeting of the ses-
sion and board of trustees.
1000 a. M. Church and College Rally.
All students of the College and Acadamy,
Members of the church and congregations,
and all friends of Christian educational
work are urged to be present at this SER
vices. A. +. Bruske, ID. ID. will deliver
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-10-24
FOR PROSECUTING ATTORNEY

John NJ. Everden is the nominee of the
republicans of Gratiot county for Prose
cutting Attorney. Mr.. Everden is well
known to the people of this county, hav-
ing been resident of the county nearly
all his life. He taught school winters
during the early portion of his life, and
labored OH the farm summers. his leisure
time being spent in reading law. He was
admitted to the bar i'll 1887, since which
time he has been principally engaged in
the practice of his profession. In the fall
of 1892 he was elected Judge of rebate
of Gratiot county on the republican ticket
and at the expiration of his term, in the
fall of 1896, he was again renominated
but was defeated owing to the free silver
issue. AS Probate Judge he was faithful
conscientious and popular, which is best
attested by the fact that, although defeat
ed in the fall of 1890, he received three
hundred more votes than any other can
didate on the republican ticket.
Since 1896 he has applied himself
closely to his practice, which has not
been confined TO this county alone, but
has extended to other portions of the
state. lie is earnest, honest, conscient-
ious and faithful in all he does, and if
elected Prosecuting Attorney the people
of Gratiot county may feel assured that
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-10-24

A. Ely, nominee for State Senator.
Mr.. Ely has lived in Gratiot county for
over half century of years, his sterling
worth and unblemished character have
made his name a household word
throughout the various townships of
Gratiot and adjoining counties. BIr.
Ely was nominated without an opposing
vote, his election is conceded and the
people of the 18th senatorial district
know that their interest as well as those
Of the state Mt large will be carefully
guarded by their honored representative
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-10-24

whether on the floor of the house or in
committee room" The people of the
district, state and nation want men who
work. Oratory is good enough in its
place but work brings results. Mr..
Darragh's election is conceded. The
only question is a question of majority.
Turn out yourselves and see that your
neighbors and friends do likewise, and
when the votes are counted Oh the night
of Nov. 9Th, Archibald B. Dsrragh will,
in proportion to the vote cast. have the
largest majority ever given a congress
man from this district.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-10-24
WILL VISIT ALMA,
Popular Lecture by DIR j. n. Mccormick
Of Bowling Green.

The council of the American Medical
Association, recognizing that the tenden-
cy OF the age encourages the people gen
orally to do their own thinking as we'll
along medical lines as in theology, sociol-
ogy, politics, etc, has placed lecturer
in the field for the purpose of discussing
questions heretofore left for the med
ical profession, with the people. The
lecturer isl n. Mccormick of Bowling
Green, Kentucky. He holds.an enviable
place in the medical profession and is a
popular lecturer and a man of pleasing
personality. He will deliver some thirty
addresses in Michigan One of these
addresses will be given in Alma, Novem-
Der 5th.
1t is the desire Of the promoters of this
lecture plan to reach the prominent citi-
zens, the ministers, the educators, includ-
ings the teachers OF primary, grammar
and high schools, the lawyers, the men
of affairs, the members of wonen's clubs
and all to whom presentation of those
phases of medical science which touch
the social, moral and physical welfare of
the people would be of interest Leading
secular periodicals are doing much to
educate the people along these lines.
Such addresses as DR.. Mccormick gives
will certainly accomplish something if
they are listened to by the people he and
the medical profession desire to reach,
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-10-24
ATTENTION COMRADES.

Two years ago we were called to arms,
to do battle in defense of one of our com.
rades. How nobly we rallied and how
valisntly we fought the result of the con.
fiict was plainly visable upon the faces
of our foes the next day after election,
when the returns from the voting pre-.
ciucts were made known. We are again
confronting about the same line of battle
Shall we once more rally our forces, and
with the assistance of the grand and
glorious patriotic citizenship of our splen-
did county of Gratiot, again elect our
most worthy comrade, +. B. Kille to the
Office of Sheriff, which he in conjunction
with his efficient staff of deputies has so
ably and acceptably conducted that not a
man has been found to say ought against
him. My comrades, the grim reaper
death, is thinning our ranks, more than
fifty thousand of the boys who wore the
blue answered the last roll-call during
the year, and we begin to realize the
more our ranks are depleted the tighter
the bonds of friendship are drawn.
Then let us at each and every oppor-
tunity render any assistance that is hon
orable to aid any deserving comrade who
needs our help.
So let us upon the sixth day of Novem-
Der next, rally as we have never rallied
before and re-elect our comrade by such
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-10-24
WHEN WOMEN LOVE.

One of the scenes of "When Women
Love-, the new heart interest melodrama
to he given at the Alma Opera House
Thursday night shows the interior of a
factory with the machinery in full oper-
alton and the hands at work The scene
is one of the most startling ever shown
on the stage. 1t is the first time, with
one exception that such thing as show
ing the interior of factory, with the
machinery in operation, has been attem-
pied on the stage. In other instances
but one or two machines were shown.
The members actually operate the ma
chimes i'll "When Women Love-.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-10-24
SENATOR 7. A. ELY.

The republicans of Michigan, Gratiot
county and the Nineteenth Senatorial
District, at their recent primaries placed
in nomination for the various state.
county and senatorial offices, men whose
names are synonomous with trnth, hon
esty and character without blemish
Prominent among this coterie of men
stands our honored citizen. Townsend
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-10-24
SATURDAY FOOT BALL GAME

One of the best games of the football
season will be played on Davis Field Sat-
urdry of this week. Kalamazoo furn-
ishes the team that will contend for hon
ors with the Alma boys. Let our citizens
turn out and aid the boys by their pres
ence.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-10-24

The boys on the team who stayed il
the southern part of the state to visit rel
atives and friends. were; Heliner, Moon
and Chapel. They arrived in Alma on
Monday evening.
At Hillsdale, Coach Harper met his old
friend Coach Boone. Both of these men
played on last years Chicago team. In
the mass meeting held Thursday noon,
Alma's coach said "he wanted to defeat
Boone the first time they met" This he
did. Mr.. Harper spent few days visit.
ing in Hil1sdale and returned Monday
noon.
Because of the reception which the
student body gave to Our victorious foot.
ball team, and because of their late ar.
rival on Saturday. dinner was served al
the Hall at ! p. m. and luncheon at q
p. NJ. However, the girls did not appear
in the dining room for luncheon as was
expected. You can imagine how glunl
the fellows all looked. During the meal
the young ladies marched through the
room in ghost-like apparel, much to our
surprise. The stunt was in honor Of the
team and was heartily appreciated.
Often the girls have out witted the fell
lows in this manner of amusements.
Later in the evening the boys gave a
night-shirt exhibition in the streets of the
city and about the campus. There is
likely to be lively time in Alma if our
boys win the championship.
Many reasons 20 to show that the Col
lege music department is growing. Dur
ing the last few years the enrolment of
vocal students has gradually increased,
so much so that it has become necessary
for Mrs. st. John, who is the Dean of the
department, and vocal instructor, to pro-
cure the aid of an assistant. This posi-
ton will be filled by Miss Howard, one
of our graduates i'll vocal work We are
expecting fine results to be accomplished
For the benefit OF her students, Mrs. ST.
Johns intends 10 give short recitals every
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-10-24

the address, Subject: The Educational
View From the Standpoint of William
Jennings Bryan" (this will not be po-
litical address.)
1890 Sunday School Rally. All who
are or ever have been members of the
Sunday school and all who wish to be-
come identified with the school will
please be on hand at the hour appointed.
The primary department of the Sun
day school has been recognized, mod
ern kindergarten Sunday school methods
are now employed. The department is
under the supervision of the kindergar-
ten instructors of the college. All child
rem who are from thee to eight years of
age and who are not in other schools of
the city are urged to join this depart.
ment at once. Pretty souvenirs will be
gwen 10 all who are present in this de-
partment next Sunday.
Three thirty-Junior Christian Endeav-
or Rally. Special Music. All Juniors
are urged to be present and if possible
bring one new member.
Six-Christian Endeavor Prayer Meet
ing. All interested i'll Christian Endea-
vor work be on hand.
Seven-Evening Services, Special
music and rally day sermon by the
pastor. Our Slogan, Unity, Persis-
fancy, Victory"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-10-24

Note-Next Saturday, Oct. 27, Kazoo.
plays Alma at Alma. 1t is the. first cup
game to be played on the home grounds.
Everybody should turn out and .elp
Alma win.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-10-24

an overwhelming majority that our op-
ponents will think that the votes of what
is left of the entire union army have been
poured into Gratiot county.
Yours in +. c. and l..
w. III. BEAsLEY.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-10-24

On Thursday evening of this week G.
5. Morris, M. ID. of Belding, Mich. will
speak at the church OH Sunday school
means and methods. All interested in
Sunday school work are invited
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-10-24

O. Devereaux left Monday for ten
days trip TO the upper peninsula.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-10-24
The players were.

Time: Two 20 minute halves.
officials: Referee, Wilson from Hillsdale.
Umpire-Hurst from Tecumseh.
The score stands II-5 in favor of Alma
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-06-16
LOCAL ITEMS.

Mr.. La Kosky and family have
moved into their lately purchased
house in Rector street.
Miss Sallie Freeman is home for
the summer.
Mrs. Herbert Cushman is visiting
her father, Lawyer Corbin.
Miss Marjory Shankle left Metuch-
en- for her home in Pennsylvania,
yesterday, where she will spend the
summer.
Mrs. Harold Edgar entertains this
afternoon.
Many from Metuchen attended the
musical at Colonia Golf Club, Thurs
day. Mr.. Metcalf was n of the
attractions there.
Miss Lulu Litterst gave a lawn
tennis and garden party to her
friends in the graduating class
Thursday afternoon. All expressed
delight with Miss Litterst's kind hos
pitality.
The Misses Donnelly left town to-
day for their home in Easton.
The ice can and strawberry fete
ON the Presbyterian lawn Thursday
evening was a social as well as fihan-
cial success