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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-11-13
N. A.c. OUT Of k.L.A. A.
Albion's Action In Cancelling
Game Saturday Makes De.
cision Final.
NO REASON WAS GIVEN
Farmers VIII No Longer Participate
in Events Over Which M. l. A. A.
Board Has Direction.

The Lansing Republican Of last
Saturday said: The Michigan .Agri-
cultural college has withdrawn from
the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic
association in which organization the
Aggies teams have always contended
flor first honors and have generally sue
ceeded in carrying away the champion
ship penant
The faculty committee this week
practically decided 10 withdraw from
the NJ l. A. A. but final action was
not taken until this morning when the
Albion management notified Coach
Brewer that the gaIue scheduled for
this afternoon would ba forfeited 10 the
farmers. The Methodists gave no res-
son for canceling the game and Coach
Brewer Immediately communicated
with the preachers and attempted to
persuade them 10 come TO Lansing
The students at the college held in
Iigna ion meetings this morning and
declared that athletic relations with
Albion should be severed. The Local
management expended considerable
money in advertising and securing otfi-
cials for today's game and the loss &c
the athletic association will be consid-
cradle, because large attendance wss
anticipated
NJ 4 and Alhion have been hi+
ter rivals for several years and the
local students are of the opinion that
Albion purposely waited until this
morning before canceling the game.
Coach Brewer was told this morning
while talking with the Albion manage.
ment over the long distance phone thai
the Methodists were so anxious 70 mee'
the farmers because Coach Brewer il
attempting to run the NJ. l A. A.
That excuse is regarded as q joke anC
the farmers Immediately decided K
give Albion full sway in the intercol
legiate by Withdrawing
BY withdrawing from the intercol
legate the NJ A. c. athletic team
will no longer participate in the event
over which the NJ l. 4 a. board ha
direction NJ A. c. will no longe
enter its track team in the annual Ael,
and track meet and the baseball teams
schedule will be arranged a. the loca
manager desires
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-11-13
AN IMPORTANT EVENT.

The field meet OF the Michigan In
tercollegiate Association is held about
the first of June every year Five
colleges are represented Alma Olive;.
Albion, Hillsdale ana Kalamazoo
The nest lasts three days and Is com
posed of baseball and tennis tourna-
ments. and track athletics. Last year
this meet was held at Albion This
year Alma college has the right to
have the event pulled off on Davis
Field. That this would be an i'm
mense advantage 20 the college is
readily apparent. but il would also he
a fine thing for the city. such an
event would draw visitors from A. far
north as Cadillac and a. far south ~
Ann Arbor along the A. A Il X.
and from rs far east a. Bay City and
as far west as Grand Rapids along the
p. NJ. The city has fine hotel &C
comodations for such crowd. besides
being centrally situated in the state
Olivet has the choice Of having the
field meet should Alma refuse and the
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-11-13
Dangerously Ill
County Treasurer Munson SUI
iers Attack OF Diabetic
Coma.
LAY UNCONSCIOUS "A HOURS
Had no Deputy and Business Stopped
for the Doy-Appcinted SuPervi-
scr Read His Deputy.

County Treasurer Munson was strick-
en- with diabetic coma Monday night
Nov. 4 and is still in very critical
condition. He has appointed Super
visor Read as his deputy and business
in the Treasurer office is being looked
after by Mr. Read The attack was
very sudden as Mr. Munson and his
wife attended reception at Victor
Morses residence, Monday evening
On their return home they retired but
were still awake. They had been talk
ing over the events of the evening,
when suddenly MIR Munson sat up in
bed saying that he was sick and his
head achod terrible His wife 20 up
and gave him such remedies as were
AT hand The headache continued ac-
companied by vomiting. Then he
seemed 10 grow easier for time,
about an hour afterwards and again
two hours afterwards he suffered like
attacks. Then he Quilted down, and
apparently slept, Mrs. Mnnson re-
tired and slept until morning, but
when she attempted 10 arouse her hus-
band ne could not be fully awakened.
He IA liked in an incoberent manner
and soon relspsed into coma. Dr..
McCandless was called and afterwards
Dr. Weller in consultation, but he
continued unconscious until late Tues
day night. Wednesday morning he
rallied sufficiently TO appoint dep
uty which was done as above stated.
This "wednesday morning Mr., Mum
son is still very sick man and .physi-
clans who are familiar with his DIS
ease hold out little encouragement for
his recovery. 1t seems that for -four
years Str. Munson has been sufferer
from diabetes which has now assumed
a virulent form. The many friends OF
Mr. Munson throughout the county
extend their sympathy and hope fol
his recovery.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-11-13
SEVILLE~SUMNER FARMERS CLUB

The Seville and Sumner Farmers
Club held at the Pleasant farm home of
Mrs X A. Gee and son Edwin, on
Thursday last was very pleasant
meeting goodly number of Repre-
sentative Farmers from both town
ships were in attendance The dinner
was fine, the program good, and all
enjoyed the hospitalityof Mrs. Gee aud
son. The music of the Densmore
family is always good, at this meeting
il was exceptionally 80. The song by
Ray Densmore with has sweet baritone
voice made many of rs forget that
we were growing old.
The question box as usual contained
a lot of interesting questions, which
were handled quite satisfactory 10 those
present lothian Allen of Alma sugar
factory was present and helped out rs
he always does at these meetings X.
A. Wood and wife of Arcadia were also
present. w. c. Mallory was appointed
a committee of one TO draft resolu-
tion on taxation which is to be pre-
sented at our next meeting. Gus
Quick was elected as delegate to at
tend the state association of farmers
clubs, to be held at Lansing, Dec 10
and H.
The next meeting will be held al
the farm home of Mr. and Mrs B. l.
Gee, in Sumner, Dec 5th
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-11-13
SUMNER GRANGE.

Sumner Grange No, s9s met in reg
ular session Saturday evening, Nov Q
Worthy Master Klees presiding Seven
officers and ten members were present
at the openingg, several members came
in after.
Minutes of last meeting were read
and approved. The secretary having
received several trade catalogues. dis
tributed same and explained them.
After some discussion it was mosed
and supported TO hold meeting
Wednesday eevening Dec. 1, instead OF
Nov 80 ..as that j. the Grange ami
versary. and each member be allowed
to bring.one friend with them Motion
prevailed Moved and supported the
bill of the Master for new Digest lie
allowe and an order drawn on the
treasurer for same Motion prevailed.
Moved and supported the secretary
obtain six copies of Grange Melo-
dies. Motion prevailed.
The Master read letter from State
Master Horton in regard to the Con-
Con Recessof ten minutes was taken
after which Bro. Hunt treated the
members to sweet cider The literary
progam consisted of Singing, The
River of Time. Penny Marh. Bro.
Kneer read about the Parcels Post also
Bro. Glow read an article about the
same
Bro. klees read the law and Post
master Generals : view on the Parce
Post system.
Roll ca was responded to by nearly
all giving their view on having "a
parcel post established.
At the reading of the Grange Cos
sip some laughable as we'll as inter
esting items were brought out A vot,
Of thanks was given the editor and
assistant ditors. Each one should bring
! in news and try and make the paper a,
interesting a. possible.
Bro Danes gave n.interesting paper
on Grange progress. Sister Burton alsc
had an interesting paper. Sister Arti'
Lang gave a splendid recitation The
song by Bro Glow and Miss Clark wa
excellent and appreciated by all.
Grange closed m due form.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-11-13
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS

Welcome 7. Particle 10 Persis A.
Atwell ~ husband. W OF swl4
sec II, Bethanyi1f 1int.....+..S $50
John W. Hagernan 10 Bert Ha-
german, nel OF ne sec 3, Sc
ville....,.-.,...,.. ,...... ...... 1000
John A. Grover to Leon A. Bates
et al pt swli OF sw sec 35
Pine River. 81. ..........- $50
jacob Muniy to James H. Garno,
pt els Of ne'4 sec ., Hamilton 1000
OTTO sanderhoH to James Henry
Bansill pt 1t blk 8 Alma ...... zoo
Matt Johnson TO Andrew Hall ct
al pit swii of nwi sec % Pine
River ..........,......... ..,... l35
Geoge W. Long to Jacob Koch eia
of sci sec Is Wheeler ......... 1900
wiiber Cushman TO Orlando Cush-
man 1t les perrinton ........... 800
Charles q. Morgan to Harve r.
Jacobs pt.nwi of sw "A of swl
sec IA Seville. e................ ....... la
Nichols Mertens to Warren McDaid
nis of,swi & sw of swi & "
Z of nwil seer Elba ....... 1000
Warren McDaid to Nichols Meren
w OF ne &ne sec 2s North
Star ar..............,... .... 0OUO
Martin Miller 70 Fred Randall nls
Of n19 of Sc sec : Lafayette. 2ao
George II zarbaugn.to Geo winget
eiS of Sc sec IS Hamilton ...22nO
jas X Grfiith to Ray Keefer nei
of sw sec Emerson ........ GOO
Daniel w Breckenridge to Rinaldo
Merritt It's 4, ). 9. ?, 10 S II and
pts Its $50 blk Breckenridge
and pt NV of sci sec 10
Wheeler. .......... ............. 440
William L sturdavant to Dora NJ
Katenhus pt It's sS4 Woodward
add Alma a........ .,............llOt
Eva Lehner to John B Anstey 1t ?
81, Pompeii ............ ........ 90o
samuel J Hawkes. TO Elirva VI
Dale 1t blk 3 Church AID
Ithacca 80. ............. ...... 52'
AiIon c Merton TO John F Zigler
els Of Sc Of sw sec 3s, Wash
ington n.........-..-..... -. 100,
Jesse O Petit to Martin Z Miller.
niS of 81 Of swl sec IS Lafay-
cite 26g(
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-11-13

the man that night, but his condition
made il impossible to determine how
badly he was injured. he was put TO
bed but when the doctor called the
next day TO make an examination II
was found that Walker had left for his
home near Bannister. DR.. Gillam.was
requested by the railroad company 10
follow Walker -up .and report as TO his
condition. He was found all right ex-
cept for few slight-bruises.
Walker came to town early Saturday
mornintg and probably imbided a great
deal of whiskey, as he says he had no
recollection whatever of what happen
ed Saturday night. When picked up a
bottle Of wbiskey was found in one of
his pockets. 1t is now in Agent
Black s--possession, still intact. -Cliu-
ton Co Republican
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-11-13
SUMNER UP TO DATE.

\ Sumner dipsatch of Nov. 3 say
sumner is rapidly recovering from the
effects of the big fire last August.
Five new cement stores have been
erected to date. aud are practically
ready for occupancy The postoffice is
now located in a separate cement build
ing and Postmaster Button is INSTALL
ing equipment that viii give Sumner
one of the best equipped fourth-class
Offices in the state In addition to this
several more cement building will be
put up. this winter 80 that Sumner
will be really better off than ever.
The business men are determined to
provide protection against repetition
of such fire To this eud plans are
under consideration TO provide a water
supply that will he available at any
time. Had this been SO last August,
the fire which nearly wiped out the
entire town could have easily been con-
trolled
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-11-13
he account was allowed and estate

The account was allowed and estate
closed.
On the same day was the hearing on
the final administration account in the
estate Of Orrin A. Ishsm, deceased.
The--sccount was allowed and estate
closed
On the same day petitions were filed
for the appointment of a general and
special guardian OF the estate OF Jasper
N. Wiies incompetent. Hearing on
the general appointment set for Novem-
her 2eth. D l. Wiles was appointed
special guardian.
On the same dav Henry Kinkerter
was appointed special administrator Of
the estate.of John Mall ST.. deceased
Tuesday, November 5th was the
hearing on the petition for the probate
of will in the estate OF Daniel Ridenor
deceased Will was proved ard adj
mitted TO probate Charles A. Price
was appointed executor.
The Chicago Tribune says rPredic-
tions are freely made that if the pro-
hibition OF the liquor traffic does not
become national political issue with
in few short years it will be because
the Issue itself will have been elimi-
mated by state legislation rendering
the manufacture and sale of liquol
impossible The temperance move.
ment is sweeping the country in an
irresistible wave and soon it is assert.
ed no whiskey will be sold in the Unit.
ed States except in the larger cities In
10 which the criminal elements OF tnt
country will flock The trend is TO-
ward enforced ahstinece and the max
ers Of liqour are plainly alarmed. -
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-11-13
FORESTRY MEETiNG.

The state Forestry ASSOCIATION held
meeting in Saginaw this week
A majority of the forestry officials
and Others who participate in the
forestry meetings TO he held there
today and tomorrow reached Saginaw
These included John II Bi s-eil. presi-
dent OF the Michigan Forestry associa-
tlon Prof Filibert Roth, U of VI /;
Gen. G. c Andrews. state forest war
den OF Minnesota; Me,sre, Clyde Lesvi
II II Chapman and a C. Shaw, OF
the United States forest service; Prof
Mulford. L. of NJ, and Congressman
Loud The membe Of the state COM
mission OF inquiry also came in last
night.
In regard 70 the coming meetings
President Bissell OF the Michigan For
estry association. said II is very
appropriate that the saginaw valIey do
It's part in helping the work Of the
state forestry cOmmissin. We have
the assurance OF very interesting
series Of addresses and discussions by
not only foresters from this stse, but
from the Unit ed States forest service.
as well as forest officers OF Minnesota,
Wisconsin and Ontario. and professors
from orr own university and Agri-
cultural college and from Illinois. Min
nesota and the University of Toronto
snd the Ontario Agr cultural college.
These sre al mem who have made d
life study Of forestry and their ad-
dresses viii be valuable and interest
inc
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-11-13
The Alma Team Piles Up The
Score Against Central State
Normal School.
HELMER AND HORST ON SIDE
SayIes Took Helmer's Place and Did
Excellent Work Throughout
the Game.

Alma practice game with Mt Peas
ant Saturday was very easy Yet At
showed considerable development in
team work and new plays since the
Oivet game Sayles took Helmer 5
position in the backheld where he did
stellar work St Cyr, Bradfield and
Dan Duncanson were shining lights
also.
The principal plays were as follows :
Mt Pleasant kicked OFF. ST Cyr ad-
vanced bail Is yards Alma.made for
ward pass 20 Chapel II yards. Brad
field punts 40 yards aud Chapel-mak
Is yard run Forward pass to Sandy.
and Bradfeld makes touchdown in first
three minutes of play. Marshall failed
10 make goal Score--5-O. Mt Plea
SAINT kicks off ST Cyr gets kick of
Alma makes several forward passes
successfully. Marshall makes futile
attempt at place kick Alma gains
20 yards on fake play 10 Sayles
Time is taken out for Mt Pleasant and
Reugseggagr is derricked and Dersha-
saw put in Bradheld makes second
touchdown. Marshall makes goal.
Score 11--0 Mt. Pleasant kicks of
aud Dan Duncanson carries the leather
back 10 yards 20 yards are gained on
forward pass 10 Sayles. Ferguson
gains 20 on line smash. and takes the
ball over Marshall again makes goal.
Score 10 Mt Pleasant kicks to
Alma. Chapel runs ball back s yards.
Time out for Demorest Mt Pleasant
whose place is filled by Hodge. Alma
makes forward pass TO Ssyles and is
penalized. Mt. Pleasant holds but
loses ball on tumble Bradfield punts
40 yards Mt Pleasant ball Time
Out for Alma Mt Pleasant loses bal
on forward pass Time out for Alma.
St Cyr makes 20 yards Half ends
40.
Second Half Alma kicks off. Alma
is penalized Dan Duncanson make.
fake kick TO Sandy for 20 yards Fer.
guson makes touchdown and Marshal
makes goal, 23-0 Mt Pleasant kick.
off Dan runs bail hack - yards
Alma penalized Sayles makes a ,;
yard run Mt Pleasant holds Mt
Pleasant punts to Bradhed Dan anC
Sayles gain well St. Cyr makes
touchdown Marshall kicks goal
Score 300 Mt Pleasant kicks of
ST Cyr gets kick of Mt Pleasant
holds but fails 10 make downs. ST.
Cyr makes good gain Alma penalizeC
Is yards Alma fails on forward pass.
Mt. Pleasant punts. Bradfield punts
20 yards Mt Pleasant loses spheroit
OH forward pass which Sayles garner
and .hurries for touchdown with
Marshall kicks goal Score 300. Mt
Pleasant kicks TO Alma. d. Duncan
son carries ball back - yards Alma
penalized. punts. Chapel runs 30 yards
Dan makes quarter back kick Time
: called, ball in possession of Mt. Pleas
ant
Referee Thacker Umpire Tam bi
ing ScOre--35-0.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-11-13
FIRST TWO PLACES.

The honors of the Grand Gold Medal
Oratorical Contest held in Grand Rap
ids Friday evening. Nov. /. were car
ried off 10y Alma College. In order to
be eligible to enter this contest, the
candidate must nave already won two
preliminary contests for silver and gold
medals respectively.
Chas. Hunt. of Alma was awarded
first place and Harold Avery also of
the college, second place.
Mr. Hunt-and Mir Avery are both
new men at Alma this year They
are both from Grand Rapids and have
contested against one another often be-
fore
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-11-13
DENTISTS BANQUET.

Last Friday evening Drs. Gill and
Pringle OF this city entertained the
members Ct the Gratiot County Dental
association at a seven course banquet.at
the Wright house. The company as
sembled at nine o clock, and for two
hours enjoyed the good things prepared
by Landlord Barron. During the eve.
ming business of interest TO the mem
bers was discussed and a most thorough
ly enjoyable time experienced by all
present The next meeting OF the as
sociation will be held at Ithaca
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-11-13
TWO MUCH BOOZE

A head-On collision occurred OH the
Grand Trunk about four miles east of
St Johns last saturday night he
tween Edward Walker aud the west
bound passenger train due here At 7:i4
Walker got the worst OF it
Walker was in the condition de-
scribed as dead drunk and was driv-
ing team hitched 20 wagon. lie
drove onto the track at St. Johns
stockyards.and followed the railroad,
right-of-way until met by the passcn.
ger train about 4 "a miles east Of ST.
Johns His wagon was demolished
and one of the horses killed. Walker
was picked up by the train crew and
brought TO ST. Johns He seemed toe
DRINK to know anything about the af.
fair
Dr s. e Gillian. surgeon Of tn.
Grana Trunk a. this point. attended
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-11-13
MICHlGAN-.P PENNSYLVANIA GAME.

Indications are that % 900 people will
witness the greatest battle ever fought
on western grid-iron when-the Mich
an-Pennsylyania foot ball teams meet
on Ferry ield Ann Arbor, Saturday,
Nov, idh. At least twenty special
trains will arrive in Ann Arbor that
day bringing rooters from Detroit, To.
ledo, Columbus Pittsburg. Philadel-
phia, Chicago Grand Rapids saginaw
and Bay City.
Train leaves Alma at 1854 a. m.
Fare for the round trip - o. On re-
turn trip train will leave from en-
trance TO Ferry Field Immediately
after the game and from Ann Arhor
depot at ! ;2l p. m.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-11-13

Congregationalists stand ready TO
accept. although they nave nowhere
near 30 good an athletic field as Alma
their hotel Accommodations are made
quste, and they are nearly three miles
from the one railroad that comes near
them. The business men OF Alma,
who have supported athletics so gener-
ously, will no doubt be interested in
the possibility Of this biz event coming
TO Alma, especially since the college
baseball and track prospects are
brighter than ever before. The with
drawal OF ". A. c. from the lntercol-
legiate leaves Alma and Oliyet as the
contenaets for the leadership.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-11-13
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

Ray Blett, % Marcellus;
Mae Cubbs, 20. Alma.
Phillip Sexton. %, Breckenridge;
Mabel LaForest. is. Smith Creek.
Chas. L. Hofmeyer 81. Lafayette
Emma Noak, II Emerson.
Alton W. Hobart, 90. Owosso;
Rena Parrish. 33, ST. Louis.
Asa Geisinger. 30. Newark;
Celia Howard. %. Ohio.
John Mepham .24. Ohio;
Lena Emery. -, Emerson.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-11-13
PROBATE COURT

Wednesday. Oct. 30 WAS the hearing
on the inal administration account in
the estate Of Elea1or. r.McDaid, deceased
The account was allowed and estate
closed.
Thursdy, Oct 81 petitions were filed
for the appointment. Of special and
general deministrators in the estate Of
William H. Sowersby. deceased Ans
ley ". Sowersby Of Elsie. Mich was
appointed special administrator
Saturday Nov. ?, was the final hear
ing on the administration account ia
the estate Of Flora A. IshaIn, deceased
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-11-13
RAISE SUBSCRIPTION.

Due TO the increased cost of paper
which has been raised from 20 tc 4a
per cent newspapers all over the
state including the metropolitan
dailies and country wesklies are rais
ing their subscription rates. Many
publishers find that they must either
do this or 20 out Of business. ln
southwestern Michigan publishers Cf
weeklies have formed an association
each member argeeing TO raise the
subscription from 81 70 81 80 year
Others have followed their example.
end those in touch with the situa-
tion say that within short time every
publisher viii be forced to raise his
subscription .rste at least 30 cents a
year.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-11-13
HEAVY FINANCIAL LOSS.

Because OF the increase in birds tho
United States is losing yearly without
protest a sum larger than the capitali-
zation OF all the national banks in the
country was the statement made 10y
President ". VI. Decker. of the Ma
tional Association, of Audubon So
cieties at the annual meeting OF the
association in New York City. The
pubic declared Mr. Dutcher. placidly
allows agricultural crops valued at
$500 0OO coo to be annually DESTROYED by
insects which distractions j. en-
tirely due To the rapid decrease in the
number on insectiverous birds IN the
country IF million or more dol
lars lost through the management OF
bank or other hluciary institution.
he said, ft creates wave of protest
througE the entire country, yet n
yearly loss equal 20 the entire capita
lization OF the national banks of the
country creates no comment whatever
simply because the public does not re-
alize what is gong on. Mr. butcher
said that the association was in posi-
tion to do good work along the line
of the protection OF birds but that IL
order to successfully carry on its work
it should have a larger endowment
fund and a far larger membership
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-11-13
I'm CD We TRUST"

A striking feature OF the new so
gold pieces designed by Augustu st.
Gsudens some of which have just beer
sent 10 the treasury at Washington. is
the omission Of the words In God We
Trust, II is understood that these
words will be omitted from the coins
of all other denominations, after the
designs approved by President Roose-
velt. and that henceforth the time-hon-
ored motto will not appear on any of
Uncle Sam currency
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-11-13
SUDDEN DEATH.

A. +, Esgon al old settler of GIatiot
County died Wednesday November IL
at II ;40 p N of heart failure
Archibald r. Eagon was born in
Green County. PENNSYLVANIA Nov. %,
ls4s and came to Gratiot County in
1863 and has since made this county his
home. October "a. 1915 Mr.. Eagon
was unite In marriage TO Miss Mary A.
Han who with three daughters and one
son are left TO mourn a fathers and
husbands love Mir Eagan was in
Alma Tuesday before his death and
only a few hours before death was tell
ing his friends how good he was feel
ing He retired early Wednesday eve.
ming arousing sbout.l 80 complaining
OF pain in his chest and at I 80 life
had fed
Funeral services were held Sunday
from the Forest Hill church and burial
took place at the cemetery in Shepherd.