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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-05-22
GOING 70 LANSING
Semi Centennial May 70 to 81
at the State Agricultural
College.
PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT THERE
Excursions on Railroads Will Take
Immense Crowds TO the
Capital City.

Next week, May 20 to 81, will be ce,e-
brated at Lansing the completion of the
first half century of the first agricultural
college in the world, our own Michigan
Agricultural College, which was estab-
lished AT that city in the woods fifty
years ago; and some who saw il estab-
lished will now help celebrate this most
unusual event. The exercises will last
all the week, and the program announced
gives a really remarkable array of emf
nent speakers. Besides the exercises of
the anniversary proper, there are two
conventions of related interests during
the same week, that of the national asso-
cation of agricultural colleges and ex-
pertinent stations, and that OF the nation
al society for promotion of agricultural
science; and in these three concurrent
occasions not only the state but the
nation participates by distinguished
representatives, official and professional
The list, headed by President Roosevelt,
includes Secretary of Agriculture James
NJ. Wilson, the assistant secretary and
two subordinate officers of that depart
ment; the L. 5. commissioner of educa-
ton; Gen. Bell, chief of staff of the l.. S.
army; member of the faculty of the
university of Maine; the president of the
university of Vermont; the state forester
of Massachusetts,; the president of the
Connecticut agricultural college, and the
director of the experiment station of that
state; the dean of Cornell university, and
the director of New York experiment
station; president of Pennsylvania state
college; president of Georgia college of
agriculture and mechanic arts; president
of Purdue university, Indiana, the presi-
dent and the dean of the university of
Illinois. dean of industrial college of uni
versity of Nebraska; professors of North
Dakota college, and Pomona college,
California, and the president of tie uni
versity of California.
From our own state are Gov. Warner,
State Superintendent Wright, Congress
man Gardner, President Angel OF the
university, President Jones of the normal
college, President Bruske of Alma college,
the master Of the state grange, state presi-
dent of farmers clubs, secretary of the
state agricultural society, president of the
state board OF agriculture; and DR.. VIM.
J. Beal. the veteran of the agricultural
college faculty, who will before that
time. unless he forbids it, be elected the
first mayor of the new CITY of East Lam
sing, which embraces the college grounds.
The governor will welcome the president
to the state, and the mayor will welcome
both to the infant q -, which so auspic-
iously enters upon lis career. The presi-
dents address will be delivered Friday
afternoon, at the college; and it is ex-
pected that he will speak to the legis-
in joint session in representative hall, in
the forenoon of that day.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-05-22
PROBATE NEWS.

Monday, May I3, petition w~s filed
for the appointment Of an adp rator
in the estate Of ellison T. - = h, de-
ceased. Hearing set for June 10.
May I3 was the hearing on the petition
for the probate of will in the estate of
Edith T.. Coleman, deceased. Will was
proved and admitted TO probate. Martha
Russell was appointed executrix.
Tuesday, May II, was the hearing on
the petition fo- the appointment of an
administrators in the estate of William II.
Barstow, deceased. Henry Read was ap-
pointed administrators.
On the same day James =. Nickery was
appointed administrator of the estate of
William Lowe.y, deceased. Also petit
tion was filed for license to sell real es-
tate of said deceased. Hearing set for
June !.
Wednesday, May IS, was the hearing
OH the petition for license to sell real es-
tate in the estate of Alta Lewis, minor of
Ithaca. Michigan. License was granted
to Robert Lewis, guardian of said minor.
On the same day petition was filed
for the probate of will in the estate of
Timothy Sullivan, deceased. Hearing
set for Friday, May ~.
Friday, May II, petitions were filed for
the appointment of general and special
administrators i'll the estate of Theodore
l.. Everest, deceased. Fred 5. Everest
was appointed special administrator of
said estate
May II petition was filed for the ap-
pointment of a guardian of the person
and estate of James Nixon, an incompe-
tent person of Lafayette township. Hear
ing set for June S
Monday, Nay 20. was the hearing on
the probate of will i'll the estate of Thos.
Gully. deceased. Will was proved and
admitted to probate. Frederick Joseph
Gully was appointed executor.
On the same day the hearing OH the
petition for the appointment of an admin
istrator in the estate of John V. Paesons
was adjourned until May ~.
On the same day petition was filed
for the appointment of an administrator
in tlN estate of Mary Ann Jason, de-
ceased. Hearing set for June Il.
May 20, Mary l.. Weatherwax was ap-
pointed guardian of the persons and es-
tate of Joseph 5. and Lois NJ. Weather
wax, minors. Of Breckenridge, Mich.
Tuesday, May 81, was the hearing on
the petition for the probate of will in the
estate of Chas II. Rowland, deceased.
Will was proved and admitted to probate.
The Michigan Trust Cov-of Grand Rap
Ids Michigan, was appointed executor OF
said estate.
On the same day Nina L. Mooney was
appointed administrators of the estate of
George w. Mooney, deceased.
Tuesday, May al, was the last day of
hearing claims in the estate OF Marcus
Ring. deceased.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-05-22
THEIR OPPORTUNITIES
The Subject Of an Address De.
livsred by James G. Kress
at the College.

Attorney Jas. G.. Kress gave an in
teresting and instructive talk to the COM
mercial students at the college last Fri
day afternoon. Mr.. Kress, who was born
in Alma, told the students something of
the city,s early history, and states that
the college now stands on what was the
Dan Bower farm, and that where the COL
lege proper stands there WAS once a gun
and blacksmith shop. Mr.. Kress states
that in those DAYS. when he was a bare
foot boy playing about the shop, he little
expected to some day address body Of
students in the same spot.
Mr.. Kress spoke of the growth of Alma
which has advanced from a small and
crude four corners, to the most flourish
ing town of its size i'll the state, made SO
because the citizens grasped all oppor.
tunities to further the city's welfare
Mr. Kress earnestly requested the at
tentive students 10 always be observant
and 10 be on the lookout for an oppor-
tunity which, when grasped would mean
success. He stated that this was the only
way that true greatness could be obtained.
Life is struggle from beginning to end,
and he who makes il play ground will
not succeed. Mr.. Kress took as an ex-
ample, men who have won fame and
honor and who started in life poor and of
low estate. Abraham Lincoln rose from
an awkard and uncouth condition to the
presidency of the United States. Could
he have done this if he had not utilized
his spare moments in self improvement?
Although he was at great disadvantage
he came out victor. and leaves a name
that will stand for all time.
Jas. A. Garfield is another instance.
He also took'advantsge of spare moments.
When any hard task was presented to
him, his words we're, Il can do il"
Jno. Wanamaker and Andrew Carna-
gle are examples of success gained by in
dividual worth.
Theodore Roosevelt, the ideal presi-
dent, though born in good circumstances,
and man who could have existed with
out struggle, preferred to be man worth
while. There are men of excellent edu-
cation who are decided failures. They
had no knowledge of how to grasp op-
portunities. II is the poor struggler. who
appreciates what he has attained and
who makes his presence felt in the bust
ness world. In closing Mr.. Kress en-
treated the students to leave the COM
mercial room with eyes wide open to the
opportunities which surround them.
Prof. Ellsworth will be the speaker next
Friday.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-05-22
BREACH OF PROMISE.

The Phi Phi Alpha society OF the
college, gave their annual public, at the
college chapel last Monday evening at
1880. Jno. st. Cyr, the complainant,
did very well. Attorney Marchmont's S
plea was frst-class and showed great
deal OF work. Circuit Court Judge Ray
mond Moons charge to the jury deserves
special mention. There were about three
hundred present to hear the case and the
trial was both entertaining and instructive
and gave evidence of agreat deal OF prep
aration. The local hits that were in
troduced were humorous and plentiful.
The following is the programme used:
Alice Alice crsyanstte {, S, r VS.. Paul j. Allured
For breach of promise to marry.
Circuit Court Judge Raymond Moon
Clerk NJ. L. Marshall
Crier Norman Angel
Attorney for Plaintiff J. II. Marchmont
Attorney for Defendant II. n. Morse
Witnesses-Walter Pollard, Earl Allured,
Duncan Deering, Frank Locker, Louis
Anderson, Bell Adams Oohn Finlaysou)
Jury Blake Mcdonald. Foreman; cass
Chase, Francis Cobb. Clarence Eisman
James Hogg, Heury Lathers, Clark
Hull, Allen McFadden, Wm Suther-
land. chas. Smith, Adelbert Lindley.
Frank Bartholomew.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-05-22
A MIST AIKEN FbEA
No Ties Of Race, Color or Creed
Will Prevent the Pubmca-
ton OF News.

A whole lot of people seem to imagine
that an editor keeps certain things out
of the paper because he "dassent' pub
iish anything that concerns certain
people Mistake. No editor with back
bone, and there are few with much
more backbone than people will give
them credit for, will keep things out of
the paper because he "dassent" publish
them. No ties of race. creed, color, kim
ship or business will prevent the average
sensible editor from publishing the news
No club that any lodge, church. clique or
business interest may threaten TO swing
over him will keep him from publishing
legitimate news if he is any man at all
But there are few things that the aver
age man does not consider, when he is
figuring out what, or more correctly,
what not to publish in his paper. Among
those things are the innocent little chill
dren of the brutal husband who merci-
lessly beats his inoffensive wife, or the
faithless wife who openly violates her
marriage vows and exposes her shame TO
the pitless scorn of the community. The
rascal who practices dishonesty, beats
his creditors with impunity and other
wise conducts himself i'll a manner that
deserves criticism in the press, is often
shielded from exposure because he has
an aged honorable father and good
Christian mother living in the COM
munity. who would read the truth should
il be told about their son. And why
should newspaper humils:e that Young
brother by publishing the truth about
his disreputable father merely to punish
the old man? A thousand thoughts flash
through sensible editors head before
he allows anything of the kind to be
published in his columns. He seeks TO
give news as plainly and truthfully as
possible. lie also shields many home
that the gossips of the town would gladly
ruin; he often keeps quiet when the
World wonders why he does but never
play him as a man who "dassent." If
you do he is likely to demonstrate very
forcibly that he "dast. M enominee
Herald-Leader.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-05-22
SUGAR STATISTICS.

The consumption of sugar in the
United States is increasing rapidly,
more rapidly than is the production.
During the year just ended we used the
enormus amount of 6 3, 90. .0OO. 900 pounds
of sugar, worth $500, 900, 600. If each
citizen got his fair share, during the
twelve months Inc consumed 16 pounds.
OF this sugar only one-fifth was prodnced
in the United States; one fifth came from
the island possessions, and three-fifths
was imported from foreign countries. OF
the American produced sugar, little
over half was from the sugar beet, the
remainder from cane. This is the first
time the beet-sugar has exceeded in
quantity. that manufactured from sugar
cane. During the last ten years the
increase in the consumption of sugor
has been three times as great as the
increased domestic production Scien-
tlfic Americans.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-05-22
RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT.

Resolutions of the Mission Circle OF
Baptist Church of Alma. Mich:
WHEREAs:-it hath pleased our
Heavenly Father to remove from our
midst our beloved sister, Mrs Leonors
Hood, a charter member, as we'll as a
most loving and faithful worker and of
whom the memory will be one of en-
couragement for better deeds, therefore
be il
RESoLyED:-that we bow in humble
submission to the divine will knowing
that our loss is her gain.
REsoLvED:-that we extend our sim
cere sympathy to the bereaved family.
and that copy of these resolutions be
sent to them and spread on our records.
ELIZABETH BAKER.
ANNA ARGENT.
SARAH NJ. KIPp.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-05-22
REV. J.. {. LONG DEAD.
For Sixteen Years Pastor OF the
Church at Ithaca. Popular
Throughout the County.
OWNED FARM IN EMERSON
Funeral Services Held Wednesday
Prom His Home in the County
Seat Town.

Rev. John +. Long spent his boyhood
on his fathers farm and obtained his
early education in the local schools.
When about twenty years old he began
to teach, and also to prepare for theo-
logical college, it being his object to enter
the Presbyterian ministry After suf-
fcient preparation at a Presbyterian
academy at Poland, Ohio, in 1856 he en-
tered Willsams College, Massachusetts,
where he was graduated in 1859, and
subsequently spent three years at the
Union Theological Seminary i'll New
York City.
Mr.. Long entered upon his ministerial
labors at Spring Mills, Center county,
Pennsylvania, where he remained over
seven years. Anxious for change of
climate and location he resigned this
pleasant charge and accepted one at
Truxton. Cortland county, New York,
over which he remained three years. His
subsequent charges were: Preble, New
York, for short time; one year at Ak
ron, Erie county, New York and from
1880, sixteen years as pastor Of the First
Presbyterian Church of Ithaca, Michigan.
Failing health finally caused his retire
ment from a pastorate which was alto
gether congenial, resulting, in 1896, i'll
his settling OH farm of eighty acres in
Section 50, Emerson township, which he
had purchased when he first came to
Gratiot county. Mr.. Long may be said
to have been one of the pioneers there,
as his farm at that time was all wild
woodland This he succeeded in clear
ing and developing into a good property,
on which he has placed substantial build
ings, and made many desirable improve
ments.
Mr.. Long was married September :,
1870, in Truxton, New York, to Mrs.
Helen A. Pierce Stewart, born in that
place May so, iS4I. Mrs. Long had two
children by her first marriage. Frederick
and Reuben r., the former of whom is
deceased. Her parents we're Albert and
Eliza (Cheesborrow) Pierce, old and re-
spected residents of that part of New
York. Mr.. and Mrs. Long have three
sons: William H., who is Presbyterian
clergyman of Ludington, Mich, and who
married Alice Isenan, now deceased; (;
John A., prosperous farmer living OH
the homestead, married 10 Antonette
Kirker, by whom he has one child,
I-illias X. and Charles A., student of
medicine.
Mr.. Long was not only one of the
oldest clergymen in Gratiot county, but
he was also one of the most highly es-
teemed. Aside from his faithful and able
career as pastor he has become favor
ably known through his contributions to
the public press. and is the author of a
work entitled Natural Geology and
Genesis" published in 1905.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-05-22
SCHOOL OF MUSIC.

The recital given by the pupils Of the
School of Music in the college chapel
last Tuesday evening was attended by
about $50 people. On whole il was as
fine program as has ever been rendered
by the school. Little Lucille Brown and
Thelma Mccall did exceptionally we'll on
the violin for children of their age.
Mr. Sutton was unable TO take part
owing to illness.
Mr. McNitt has a beautiful voice and
bis two selections pleased every one.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-05-22
ARCADIA GRANGE

Arcadia Grange No. 500 met in regular
session Saturday evening May IS.
Tveniy-seven present; nine officers, w.
NJ. Peck presiding. Bro. d. l.. sharrar
filled the overseer's chair, Bro. Wood
acting as secretary pro tenn. l.. Bailey of
Monitor Grange was received OH demit
On account Of so much sickness in the
immediate vicinity the Grange voted to
hold Pomona May 25th at the l. o. O. z.
hall in Alma. instead of at the Grange
hall as previously announced. Lecture
hour opened with song followed by roll
call responded to with quotations from
the Bible. Bro. ID. /. Sharrar gave an
interesting talk on 'Our County Farm:
Does 1t Sufficiently Provide for the
Wants of Its Innates?' Having been
commissioner of the poor Bro. Sharrar
is able to give correct information OH the
subject. The statistics given were some
wnat surprising, as the general report
was pleasing. Debate: Resolved, The
lavish expenditure OF the rich helps the
poor" Affirmative, Bros. Wood, Ed
ward Titus and Albert Knapp. Negative,
Bro. I. Grover, Sister Titus and Bro.
Nell Sharrar. AS the latter was not
present only two argued for the negative.
1t was very interesting, both sides having
had good takers The judges decided in
favor of the Affirmative Recitation Ada
Smith; song; as our organist, Sister
Mable Keefer, was too i'll to be present,
Sister Bamber presided at the organ,
penny march; closed in due form; the w.
r. c. will furnish meals at their rooms
for Pomona
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-05-22
SPECIAL TRAIN TO LANSING.

President Roosevelt will be greeted by
the largest assembly of people Lansing
has ever seen, when he comes TO attend
the Semi-centennial Celebration of the
Michigan Agricultural College, May 3Ist
From every section of the state comes
word that large delegations are preparing
TO attend. He will speak from the steps
of the Capitol in the forenoon and at the
college grounds in the afternoon. Spec
ial train will leave Alma via Ann Arbor
railroad at 7:I4 a. III. Fare for the round
trip $50.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-05-22
CEMETERY LOT OWNERS

Attention is called to everyone inter
ested in Riverside Cemetery, that VIM.
Gillett is the new sexton recently ap-
pointed by the City Council, and that
all matters pertaining to the grading
and care of cemetery lots, the planting
of trees or shrubs must be under his
supervision and direction. Mr.. Cillett
is following plan OF system established
by the cemetery board and all work Of
whatever nature should be referred to
him.
BY ORDER CEM. BOARD.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-05-22
SATURDAY. CLEAN UP DAY

The Civic improvement Association,
held another meeting in the Wright
House parlors, last Friday afternoon, at
which time the following standing COM
mitteee were appointed;
PUBLIC HEALTH
Chairman-Mrs. S. Messenger.
Mesdames l.. ] Timby, {. ID. Bell,
Frank Convis. {. Delavan, +. West, Ezra
Smith, VIM. Wright, f. Notestein, Miss
Aria Holiday.
EDUCATIONAL
Chairman-Mrs. w. w. Tinker.
Mesdames w. A. Bahlke, Chas.. Rhodes,
X. ii. Wilcox, L. Ellsworth, Mart Month
gel, Robt. Lee, Jno. Spinney, Misses
Edith Cook and Harriet Lancashire:
TOWN IMPROVEMENT AND FORESTRY
Chairnan-M Lancashire.
Mesdames II, Richardson, Francis
King, Herbert Lee, Z. NJ. Smith, T.. IL.
Williams. G. Argent, Walter Caple, A. J.
Hall and Miss Caroline Delavan.
In addition to the above a committee
of five, with Mrs. Lancashire as chair
man was appointed to confer with the
railroad authorities relative to improve
ments necessary at the Union Station in
this city. Members of the association are
doing effective work preparatory to the
general cleaning day, Saturday of this
week. Teams have been hired, men en-
gagged and it is the intention of the
authorities to see that all debris and ref
use in the streets and alleys of the city
is removed at that time. Now is the time
to get the accumulation of winter filth
removed at the city's expense. Get busy
and get it raked into piles. notify the
street commissioner of its location aud it
will be removed that day. After Satur-
day the removal of same will become
compulsory and at your own expense.
This is a matter in the interest of the
general improvement of the city as well
as sanitary measure and one i'll which
all should take an active interest.
The Civic improvement Association
now has an active membership of 81, and
the ladies urge all citizens interested in
the beautifying f our city to become iden-
tilted with the association either as active
or associate members. Next meeting
will be held Friday afternoon of this wee
at the Wright House parlors. BE pres Il
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-05-22
BANQUET TOMORROW NIGHT.

AS a result of a paper, circulated and
signed by Is of the business men, the
Wright House tomorrow evening will be
the scene of one of the largest banquets
ever held in Alma. This banquet is
given the college ball team, the business
men taking this means Of showing the
boys how they appreciate the work done
this year. The movement was started
by n. J. Mccullough.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-05-22
NOTICE TO RESIDENTS OF THE CITY

The City Council having decided on a
general cleaning up Of the streets and
alleys, you are hereby notified to deposit
all rubbish in the alleys, OH or before
May Is. and notify the chairman of the
street committee. Otto Sanderhoff, of the
fact, and the rubbish will be removed by
the city. After the above date, each
property owner or occupant will be re-
quired to remove all rubbish at his own
expense.
HEALTH COMMITTEE
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-05-22
BURNED ON LAKE MICHIGAN

The passenger Steamer Naomi. run
ming between Grand Haven and Milwau-
kee, burned in mid-lake Monday night
OF the fifty-six passengers all were
saved but one. Four deck hands were
burned to death. Financial loss 500. 600