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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-12-03
PINE RIVER CANTON az.
Hold Annual Election of Officers and In
speCtiOn, Ladies' Serve a Spread.

Pine River Canton No. A held it's
annual election of officers and inspec-
tion Of officers at the Odd Fellows lodge
rooms Wednesday evening. The affair
was very pleasant one. Deputy Com
mander Davis Of Detroit was present and
made the inspection. Following the in
spection the ladies served a bountiful
spread to all.
The officers elected were: Captain
Geo. Soper; lieutenant. M. A. Medler;
ensign, Chas Fishbeck; accountant. l..
@. Stinchcomb; clerk. Earl w. Young.
Geo. Soper is candidate for colonel
of the battalion, which includes Saginaw
Caro-, Owosso, Ithaca, Edmore, Big
Rapids and Alma. Mr. Soper's chances
of election are considered good. He
has already received the votes of the
Saginaw, Caro- and Alma lodges.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-12-03
FOR UNITED STATES SENATOR.
Congressman C. {. Townsend Announces his
Candidacy.

The Gratiot county friends of Con-
gresham Chas. T.. Townsend, and they
are numerous, will be pleased to learn
that Mr.. Townsend has announced his
candidacy for United States senator to
succeed Hon. ]. c. Burrows of Kala-
mazoo. The people of the state will
have an opportunity to express their
choice of candidates at the primaries
and we candidly believe that Mr.. Town
send will win the prize. He has been
tried and not found wanting in any of
the requirements of the peoples repre-
sentative and he will make very &C.
ceptable and able senator
Few men have grown in popular
favor faster than has Mr.. Townsend
during the past eight years and it is
with pleasure that we promise him our
loyal and hearty support in the coming
contest.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-12-03
SELLS HIS STORE
Our Veteran Merchant, Simon Mes
singer, To Retire.
COHEN BROS. THE BUYERS.
The New Owners Are at Present In Business
at TiOga, Pa.

Simon Messenger has sold his cloth
ing store. The purchasers are j. j. and
Harry A. cohen of Tioga, Tioga county,
Pa. They take possession between Feb.
and Feb. IS. The deal has been closed
and each party has put up certified
check TO bind the bargain.
Simon Messenger is known TO every
one. He has been here since Alma
first started, and in the years since then
there is very little of the time that he
has not been activity engaged in business.
AS merchant, as a citizen and as a
man he is highly respected by all. And
it will be with keen regret that his
many friends will read this news. Alma
needs such men as Mr. Messenger
among her merchants. While not re.
flecting in the least on the Messrs Cohen
there is not person who has heard
this news but has been very sorry.
J. J. and II A. Cohen are at present
conducting the Keystone clothing store
at Tioga, Pa. They are live hustling
clothing men and plan on giving Alma
a good up-to-date clothing store. They
have Only to follow i'll Mr. Messengers s
foot steps to do this. They will find
Alma n good live town and we are all
pleased to welcome them in our city.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-12-03

A FAREWELL RECEPTION.
Given to Rev. {. {. williams ahd Wife Mon
day Evening"

Rev. T.. Il. Williams, rector of the ST.
Johns, now resigned and his good wife
were given a farewell reception at the
parish hall Monday evening. About 60
members of the church were present
and the affair was most enjoyable one.
In behalf of the members of the
church, Junior Warden Ely Brewbaker,
in few brief, well chosen words pre-
sented Mr.. and Mrs. Williams each
with a $40 gold piece and extended to
them the well wishes of the entire
church society aud the citizens of Alma
at their new home at Escanaba.
Rev. Williams responded feelingly to
the unexpected presentation and in be-
half of both his good wife and himself,
assured his friends that they would
always entertain a warm place in their
hearts for Alma and her people and
particularly those of ST. Johns church.
Following Mr.. Sayers. a missionary
visiting here and Rev. J. w. Barron
each made brief remarks. Light re-
freshments were served and the guests
departed.
Rev. Williams and wife left Tuesday
for their new home. The Record ex-
tends the good wishes of their many
friends here and wishes them merry
Christmas and Happy New Year
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-12-03

The Township Gets a Good Slice of State
Aid Money For Good Roads.

Another chunk of state aid, good roads
money has come into Gratios county.
This time it is Pine River township
again. Frank f. Rogers, depnty state
highway commissioner was here the first
of this week, and inspected and accepted
in behalf of the state, the two miles of
new gravel road completed this year by
l. n. Church. highway commissioner for
Pine River township. This road begins
at the city limits on the north of Alma
and runs directly north two miles. tits
the completing line in fine gravel road
all the way from Alma to Forest Hill.
Since Mr.. Church became highway
commissioner of Pine RIVER township he
has built 81 miles of road for the town.
Much of this has been built according to
the plans set forth under the state aid
provision and consequently the town has
received good slice of state aid money.
Mr.. Church is an efficient commissioner.
we'll posted in road building, and fills his
Office acceptably to all
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-12-03
WAS A BIG SUCCESS.
A'W. wFighrs Auction Sale Advertised by
Record. Exceeds all Expectations.

The big auction sale held az Wood
bine farm, Tuesday, and advertised
through the Record was an immense
success. II was expected the sale
would reach $500 but it went clear up
almost to $1,000. Everything went.
The crowd present numbered 400 and
came from the territory covered by the
Record. The sale was advertised IN an
Ithaca paper, which credits itself with
being the auction medium of the county,
hut only one man was present from the
vicinity of Ithaca, and he lives at least
four miles from that town. J. ID. Hell
man, the auctioneer, was at his best,
and performed very efficient work.
Mr.. f. W. Hooper, who had charge of
the sale for Mr.. Wright furnishes us the
following testimonial: To whom it
may concern: / desire to say that in
behalf of Mr.. A. w. Wright ] advertis-
ed this sale extensively in the Record
and find it to be the best medium L
ever tried. / attribute the success OF
the sale, which exceeded my best hopes,
entirely to the Record advertising,
which drew the crowd and to ]. ID. Hell
man, the efficient auctioneer, who sold
the goods. And / do not hesitate to
recommend both the Record and Mr..
Helman to all. Signed,
+. w. HOOPER,
Alma, Mich.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-12-03
ANTITUBERCUL0SIS MEETING.
illustrated Lecture BY DR.. Marthin at the
u. of N.

AS announced last week, DIR. War
thin, professor of pathology at the u.
of M. will give the third lecture in the
course on tuberculosis now being given
under the auspices of the Ladies' Civic
Improvement League on Friday even
ing, Dec. A. This lecture will be illus
trated with lantern views. For this
purpose the Alma theater has been en-
gagged. where good lantern is already
installed
DR.. Warthin is recognized as one OF
the best pathologists in America. You
may connt OH hearing something in
structive. DR. Warthjn gives his ser
vices, but the other expenses of this
lecture will be about $1,000. Therefore
the local committee will ask for a col
lection 10 meet these expenses. The
lecture will begin promptly at S O'Clock.
Come in an learn something about the
great white plague that is costing the
country more than 81, 200, 900, 600 an
nually.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-12-03
To The Ladies Of Alma.

On Friday and Saturday, December 4
and ., Mrs. Bart Miller will have an
opening and demonstration of the La
France Corset, represented by Mrs. f.
M. Whitney, saleslady and corsetiere.
Mrs. Whitney is we'll advanced in the
knowledge of corsets and the figure, as
well as in the scientific art Of fitting,
and Mrs. Miller feels thet she is favored
as well as bestowing a favor on her
customers by securing the La France
Corset and the services of Mrs. Whitney,
one of the company's skilled filters. This
will be an opportunity which you should
take advantage Of. Mrs. Miller is locat-
ed at Mrs. Humphreys millinery store
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-12-03

Albert Fowler is over in the county
Jail with fifteen days ahead of him to
sober off in. Such is the outcome Of a
little spree comedy Albert pulled off
Saturday, the final act of which took
place in Alma before Justice Chadwick,
Monday morning. Last Saturday
Albert went to Shepherd and after
getting all he could. got jug of whis-
key and started for Alma on the after
noon train. On arriving at Alma he
left the train, also leaving the jug. The
Jug went on to Owosso and now reposes
in the office Of the Ann Arbor railroad
at that city. Albert was just little
befuddled on landing in Alma and
almost before he knew it landed in
Undersherif Sprague's hands. After
sobering up over Sunday, he was
taken before Justice Chadwick, Monday
and given an admission ticket to the
county Jail emitting him to fifteen
days visit.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-12-03
DAYS MORE
TILL THE RECORDS
CONTEST CLOSES
New Vote Offer Closes This Week--Here
Is Another Liberal Offer To Candi-
dates For The Next Week.

Nineteen days is a mighty short time
and before you know it the time will
be counted in hours and minutes until
the close Even though the time is
short it is sufficient for any live candi-
date TO get out and win. There are
always some sprinters in a race of this
kind who make wonderful showing
at the start, but who, as the race con-
tinues, get troubled with the tired feel
ing and slow down till the steady
workers pass them and leave them
wondering how it all happened after the
contest is matter of history.
Mr.. Contestant, you wonder if you
can win one of the grand prizes offered
in the Records great contest. The
answer depends solely upon your feet.
The contest manager is seriously con-
siderinq book and publishing it for the
benefit of the candidates in the contest.
The title of the production will be,
Hard Work, a Substitute for Cold
Weather; or, How to Cure an Aggravated
Case of Pedal Frigidity -
For the benefit of those who do not
understand the scientific terms in which
the title is smothered. it is explained
that q case Of pedal frigidity" is simply
a case of "cold feet" and there are lots
Of people who have that particular dis
ease which cannot be covered by in
surance.
The only way TO get rid of cold feet is
to wear them ont by much walking and
a lot Of hard work. There is nothing
else that will do the business
Candidates say "Oh. am not going
to win that piano; its a beauty but
don't believe / haze a ghost of show to
win it," Such people certainly have no
chance. No person can win If he is sure
he is going to lose; but if that same
person could lose those cold feet Of his
for minute, he would stand the best
chance in the world of landing a prize
that he might be proud of, or could con-
vert into a large amount of cash. It's
all in the feet.
"How do you approach prospective
subscriber" This question was asked
a candidate whose chances in the con
test are considered to be mighty good
"Why, its the easiest thing in the
world" she replied. In the frst place
bear in mind that ! am not asking
something for nothiug, and that every.
one in my community who wishes tc
keep in touch with what is going on
should read the Record It's a mere
business proposition and approach
them as though had no doubt of the
result. am familiar with the best
features of the paper and l tell them
briefly that they will benefit themselves
by signing for year. Then l don't
give up until the last minute. It's the
person who takes the attitude that solic.
iting subscriptions is favor who gets
the refusals."
Don't be afraid to ask your friends to
do little work in your behalf. You
will be surprised to find how willing
they are to show their friendship for
you and their efforts will go far toward
helping you to win.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-12-03
LOST HIS LEFT HAND.
Grover Yarnell Gets His Hand Caught In a
Corn Shredder.

Grover Yarnell, young man whose
mother lives in the city, was the victim
Of an unfortunate accident Wednesday
With the Clarence Rock crew of corn
shredders he was at work at farm
northwest of here. In feeding the
shredder, his left hand was caught and
drawn into the shredder and completely
torn off at the wrist before the machine
could be stopped.
He was brought directly to Brainerd
hospital and in the absence of DIR.
Brainerd, DR. j. n. Day amputated his
hand, taking it off above the wrist.
The young man withstood the shock
we'll and is doing very nicely now
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-12-03

EXTRA INDUCEMENTS FOR OLD BACK
SUBSCRIPTIONS.
A few special ballots will. put the
second, third or fourth contestant III
the lead. The special ballots which are
offered for old subscribers owing three
years or more, may be secured by any
candidate without spending much time
in the work. and it is the special ballots
Read the two special offers on another
page of this issue.
No candidate who is in first place this
week need feel that they will be there
next week. The indications are that
one candidate has been holding reserve
votes with the idea of making kill
ing" but, like the clever politician,
some one else may "call the turn.
The race is just as uncertain now as the
day it started, and it will remain just as
uncertain until the last ballot and
coupon are counted December ~.
You will hear rumors on the street
that certain candidates are holding a
bunch OF votes and that there is no use
to work, but these stories are circulated
for the purpose of making some Of the
other candidates lay down.
Don be bluffed. don't wait until the
last day. don't trust to luck, strive TO be
among the winners
Get your friends 10 help you, not only
by subscribing themselves, but by get
ting others to subscribe, and when the
final count is made YOU will not be
disappointed.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-12-03

Alma lodge, f. and A. NJ, held its
annual election of officers at its lodge
rooms Wednesday evening. The follow
ing officers were elected for the ensuing
year:
Isaac S. Fink, worshipful master
ID. Lloyd Johnson, senior warden
John N. Day, junior warden; Stephen
l.. Bennett, senior deacon; Thomas
Grover, ST., junior deacon; John Creig,
tyler; M. Pollasky, secretary; Ely Brew
baker, treasurer.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-12-03
Have You Got Your Number?

Chief Fishbeck of the Alma fire de
partment is anxious that everyone pIo
cure the fire district dumber in which he
lives and hang one convenient to the
phone Then in calling central always
give this number. The Alma districts
are so arranged that it is very easy to To-
cate the fire il the district number is
given. The fire number cards can be
procured of chief Fishbeck or at the
local telephone companies.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-12-03

The Alma Art club will hold its next
meeting at the home of Miss Edna
Swigart on State street, Wednesday at
$3.50 p. m.
Mrs. Andrew Pottsuf of Pontiac is
the guest of her daughter, Mrs. Elmer
Sprague for few days. Mrs. Pottsuff
is seveny-six years Of age but 10 as
lively and chipper as ever.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-12-03
An Old Fashioned THANKSGIVING.

w. NJ. Rollin held real old fashioned
Thanksgiving party at his home on
Thanksgiving Sixteen :, ere on hand
to grace the big table loaded down with
the finest dinner one could ask for
Among the sixteen were two grand
children. Mrs. Irish of Pontiac, well
known here, was also present. It was
the intention TO have Mrs. l.. A. Kelly
of Tecumseh, sister, come, but she
was unable to do. She is 30 years Of
age.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-12-03
Wood for Sale.

have forty acres of timber. some
acres running heavy others light that
desire to sell. Here is an opportunity
you cannot afford to miss. Inquire of
Charles Sullivan, two miles west and
one-half mile south of Alma. Union
phone. Also good four year old mare
for sale or trade.
1552t2 CHARLES SULLIVAN.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-12-03
ROqerS--RObinSOn NuptiaIS

Miss Bessie Rogers, daughter, of Mr..
and Mrs. E. K. Rogers of Pine River
township, and Gaylord Robinson, son, of
Mr.. and Mrs. Russell Robinson of
Forest Hill, were quietly married at the
home of the BRIDES parents Tuesday
evening at eight o'clock sharp. Rev. G.
II. Carl of this city officiated Bot h
the young people are we'll known and
quite popular. They will make their
home for the present with the brides
parents.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-12-03

Nelson Bros. are rapidly enlargiHg
their field Of operations. Recently they
landed two big orders from Saginaw
firms. One is the castings for the Feige
Desk Co.. of that city. The other is
quite large order and calls for the cast
ings in all the breaks used by the Ssgi-
nav Traction Company ON its street
cars.
Nelson Bros. have installed 20 horse
power heating boiler in their machine
shop for the purpose of heating the shop
this winter.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-12-03
Another Automobile Garage.

Nelson Bros. have accepted the Cent
raj Michigan agency for the Buick auto
mobile. The old building formerly oc-
cupied by them as a machine shop is
being refitted and furnished and, when
completed, will have been turned into a
first class automobile garage.
The Buick is one of the best automo-
bles on the market and one that is a
ready seller. The boys have one of the
Model + tourning cars mere now and its
nifty appearance is attracting much at
tention.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-12-03
FATHER MULVEY ENTERTAINS.
Brother Priests From Nearby Michigan Cities
Make Him a Pleasant Visit.

Rev. Father John A. Mulvey entertain
ed Tuesday several of his brother priests.
The day was passed in pleasant social
visit, the guests coming to met Father
Mulvey and welcome him to the Alma
parish. Those present we're: Rev. T.
]. Delanty of Big Rapids, Rev. K. A.
Lefebore of Cadillac, Rev. Wendell
Miller of Gladwin, Rev. +. Brogger OF
Merrill, Rev. T. J. O'Connor of Mt.
Pleasant, Rev. +. Mcdonald of Ryan,
Mich, and Rev. Edward Lefevre of
Saginaw.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-12-03

l.. w. Race of Mcbride. has succeeded
l.. W. Kirkpatrick at the local passenger
station Mr.. Race was station master
for the P. NJ Railroad Company at Nc
Bride until appointed to the Alma posi-
tion. He assumed his new position
Monday morning.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-12-03
Civic Improvement League

There will be an important meeting
Of the civic improvement league Friday
mt $3.50 pm. at the home of Mrs. Francis
King Everyone is urged to attend as
big attendance is desired. Be sure and
come.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-12-03
Board Of Trade Meeting.

There will be a meeting of the men,
bership of the Board of Trade in the
city hall of the city of Alma, Mich, on
Friday evening. Dec. IL. 1908, at 500
O'Clock. p. M, for the purpose of con-
sidering several matters of importance
to the city. All members are earnestly
requested to attend
J. III. LANCASHIRE,
President.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-12-03
LECTURE COURSE ENTERTAINMENT.
Arthur J. Fischer. Impersonator, Here Next
Tuesday.

The next number of the lecture course
comes next Tuesday, Dec. s. Arthur ].
Fischer. the we'll known impersonator,
will appear here at that time. Mr..
Fischer is All artist of great ability and
he is easily capable of entertaining his
audience. Don't fail to hear him.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-12-03

Last week the Common Council elect
ed T. J. Clark as supervisor in the first
ward to fill the remainder of the unex-
pired term made vacant by the resigna-
tion of n. J. Mccullough.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-12-03
Stricken Down Again.

e. Oswald was suddenly stricken
down again Tuesday with another
attack of apoplexy. His condition at
this hour was very precarious.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-12-03
/ VOTE FOR
Won the Three Dollars.

Jean Humphrey won the three dollars
at Messengers at the clock opening
Wednesday. There is another chance
for you, commencing next Wednesday
at 3 p. IN. Be on hand.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-12-03

Wednesday, Sprague on his return
trip called on Geo. K. Wright st Owosso
and collected another of those over
looked board bills The latter used
TO board with Gray, the lunch man, but
when he had tested Grays generosity
to the extent of about $4.00 in credit he
departed with out settling.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-12-24
HIS BROTHERS. PROTECTOR
jenkins Hams Prepared to Shoot AM
One Who Interfered.

Flushing, y. Y, Dec. 23-Testimony
Of a character designed 70 corroborate
the stories Of the killing OF William f
Annis which have been told in the
trial OF Thornton J. Hams was deyel
oped from several Of the prosecution
Witnesses.
Walter Knapp = Bayside Yacht clut
member. was given a rigorous cross.
examination after tcsnfying that while
sailing toward the dock after the i'm
pfomptu boat race he heard shooting
and saw Mrs Annis run down the run.
way
Il saw her move across the float
continued Knapp: then she was stop
ped and she went back up the runway
again. Some one took her by the arm
at the runway. | could not see who
stopped her. because she was hid by
the jlb of Annis' boat"
Mrs. Helene e. Annis testified that
Thornon Hams turned her back with
revolver when she ran across the
float toward her wounded husband.
John c. Stephens, another fellow
club member OF Annis. caused a sen
sation when he testified that he heard
the defendant say after the shooting
that Il came to protect my brother
and would have shot anybody who In
terfered."
Lawyer Mcintyre endeavored to-
shatter the testimony OF Mr.. Stephens,
but his evidence remained. unchanged
when he left the stand.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-12-24
VIRGINIA NEWS
Dr.. z W. Nelson. Of Charlotte-yill
died Tuesday, aged So

Dr.. r W. Nelson. Of Charlotte-vilI
died Tuesday, aged So
Mia RIB cca Dulany. daughter - Mr.
and Mrs Il II Dulauy, Was married
Tuesday TO T. MeEhone. oiWs-hiugt1n
The wedding WAS performed at g aitOf
Hall. the old DulaDy estate near L te'
Vile Miss Trrry Dulsny. sister Of Tho
bride, WAS maid OF honor.
Ralph Woodlabd, II G. oucesfer C luniy
wa@ kicked b. a.hOTss SUNDAY and died
shortly afterwards.
Mrs. Ada Brown, wife Of G. +. Bow.
OF Brian. Louisa county. did Saturday
She was daughter Of j. W. Tul'ah, q
Sulphur les
II. b. Godirew and Miss Lillian II
Hefiin, both of Catletts; Thos. G jrdon of
Markham, and Miss Matte Herrel, of
Delaplane; N Costello, Of Upperville. and
Miss Ida l. Claudsll. OF Blsden,burg,
Nd were marri,d In Washington Mon.
day.
Governor Swanson held conference
with State Health Ccmmissir ner VII
Hams, Deputy Allen W. Freeman snd
Deputy Food Commissioner Purcell
The governor directed that the matter
OF the bakeries b. gone into Thoroughly
II IL understood shat he will demsnd tho
original report with locations aud nun
Der Of the places which are mentioned 10
Labor Commissioner Doherty's report
AMI that prosecutions are to follow
where the conditions have existed.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-12-24
JERSEY MURDERER
ELECTROCUTED
No Attempt Was Made 10 Re-
SuScltate Him.

Trenton, y J., Dec 23.-Giacinto
Ricci was - ctrooutcd at the New Jer.
sey state prison The eiectrocutlcn was
in charge of b + Davis. who has on.
ciatcd at all tn elcctrocullous in New
Jersey
The much talked Of test 10 resusci-
tate The electro,u;ed man was not at
tempted. County Physician Scanned
who had threatened 10 make the test
was not present and made no demand
for the body. Dr. Scammcll evidently
abandoned the proposed test when
Head Keeper Osborne Of the state
prison. was advised by the attorney
general that the county physician had
no rights o. duties In the premises
DR. Scammoll's original contention
was that he as county physician was
called upon 20 determine the death OF
the electrocuted man.
RicCi was convicted of assault and
the murder OF & three yearold girl.
the child OF a family he was visiting
at Cnnwood ~ j.. In September last