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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-11-26
Civic Improvement League.

The Woman's Civic Improvement
League held regular meeting at the
home of Mrs. Francis King last Friday
afternoon. There was good attendance
In the absence of the president, Mrs.
King, the vice president, presided. Sew
eral interesting questions came up for
discussion.
The question of establishing a free
reading room was taken up and discuss
ed at some length. Prof. Ewing sent in
communication that there was sur
plus in the Lecture Course treasury and
that the League could have this money
to establish such a reading room. Mes
danes J. NJ, Montigel, J. E. Fuller and
r. H. Wilcox were appointed a commit
tee 70 find a suitable location for such a
room.
Mrs w. A. Bahike reported that the
sample can to be used as waste can on
the street had not arrived from the To
ledo firm who are furnishing them. She
also said that, through an oversight
the communication TO the common
council calling the latter's attention to
the condition of the alleys had been over
looked at the last meeting. However
she said the matter had been brought to
Mayor Kings attention and he had
promised to see that il came up before
the council at its next meeting. Mes
4 aftH
Baker and Miss Delavan were appointed
a committee to inspect the sample can
on its arrival.
1t was unanimously agreed 90 support
anti tuberculosis lectures and to see that
the lectures are better attended by the
public.
The condition Of the side streets near
the city hall was brought up. IL was
decided this work came under the di-
rection of the ladies in wards one and
two The ladies of each of these wards
were urged ia have meetings at once and
attend to this, it being agreed they
should hire men to do the work. Mrs.
Shepherd of ward one and Mrs. Sweet
of ward two were asked to fill the va
cancies caused by the absence of Mes
danes Caple and Turck.
Prof Ewing was invited to attend the
next meeting.
It was urged that the ladies interest
themselves in having mothers meetings
In each ward.
The closing topic for discussio was
the cleaning of the sidewalks, The ques-
tion was finally put over until the the
next meeting to give the members time
to look up the city ordinances covering
this point.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-11-26
A FEW DAYS WORK
MAY PUT YOU AHEAD
IN THE BIG CONTEST.
The Big Vote Offer Extended At The
Request OF New Candidates.
Candidates Should Make Every Effort in Securing New Subcrp
tions Between Now and Next Thursday Noon. When
The Big Vote Offer Closes

Did you see the first publication of
votes in The Record last Thursday =?
Did you notice that not a single can
didate in either division had a lead
which could not be overcome by a very
little effort? If you did. you will
appreciate the ease with which The
Record prizes max be won by active,
hustling men and women.
Unbounded interest has been arous-
ed in The Records great Christmas
voting contest, not only by the great
prizes offered but by the unprecedent-
ed enterprise shown by this news
paper. Already a number OF repre-
sentative men and women from all
over the county have announced them
selves as candidates. And the list is
still increasing.
There is neither hot air" nor
Chance" connected with this great
contest. 1t is traightforward, legiti-
mate campaign by The Record for
paid-in- advance subscriptions. Those
who subscribe may vote for favoiite
candidates. That's the proposition in
nut shell. All the prizes offered
were purchased from Alma merchants,
except the Whiting piano, and left in
their stores for delivery direct to the
winners. They may be seen at any
time. Every prize offered from the
s35000 prize piano to the smallest
prize, is absolutely guaranteed to be
full value, both by The Record and
the merchants from whom same was
purchased.
The big vote offer will be on anoth-
er week, closing Wednesday December
I'd. at 800 p. m, at. the request OF
many candidates who could not take
advantage of it this week This
change will. no doubt, meet with the
hearty approval of all the candidates
since additional subscriptions may be
change has beenmade, under no cir
cumstances will another postponemen-
be made
Remember, $500 votes for each sci
of five new subscriptions turned in.
While 1t is generally understood
that votes are not transferable, i
might be well to mention that any ba
lots showing a change from the ori
ginal will be forfeited. Should a can.
didate withdraw from the race his Of
her votes, both those in the paper anC
those held in reserve, would not b,
good for any other candidate. Thii
ruling will be strictly adhered TO IL
every instance, thus preventing TIVE
or more candidates clubbing togethe
on the last day to defeat another can
didate.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-11-26
To The Ladies Of Alma.

On FEiday-and Saturday, December a
and 5, Mrs. Bart Miller will have an
opening and demonstration of the La
France Corset, represented by Mrs. +.
M. Whitney, saleslady and corsetiere.
Mrs. Whitney is well advanced in the
knowledge of corsets and the figure, as
well as in the scientific art Of fitting.
and Mrs. Miller feels thst she is favored
as well as bestowing a favor on her
customers by securing the J,a France
Corset and the services of Mrs. Whitney,
one of the company 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, 1908-11-26
GratiOt County FinanCierS.

One of the pleasant social gatherings
OF the fall of 1908, occurred last evening
at the home of Cashier Church Of the
Gratiot County State Bank of St. Louis.
Cashier Church has recently moved into
his new home on Washington avenue
and last evening invited Cashier Brew
baker of the First State Bank Of Alma,
Price Of the Ithaca Savings Bank, Gibbs
of the Commercial State Bank, Ithaca;
Rowland of the Bank of Riverdale,
Bernard of the Commercial State Bank,
St. Louis; and Bone Steel of Brecken-
ridge to a six o'clock dinner. Hon. A.
3. Darragh, who is actively Unidentified
with the Gratiot County State Bank,
was also guest of the evening. The
feast of good things prepared for the
evening vanished before the appetites of
the Gratiot county financiers, after
which the evening was spent in discuss
ing matters of interest to the financial
institutions of the county. Reports
from those present showed the condition
of business in Gtatiot county to be good
and the prospects bright for the future
financial growth. The hospitality of
Cashier Church was thoroughly apprec-
lated and much good will come from a
continuance of these social gatherings.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-11-26
DR.. Walker.

The we'll known Detroit specialist,
who is having such wonderful success
in Grstiot county, will be at the Wright
House. Alma on Wednesday, Dec. 2,
where any who have been unable TO
find a cure may consult him free Of
charge. Dr. Walker has filed regular
appointments az Ithaca for more than
twelve years. His practice there is
larger at the present time than ever be-
fore. His record proves that he is sue
cessful. People in this vicinity who are
suffering from any trouble about which
there is any question should consult DR.
Walker when he again comes to Alma on
Dec. ?. Remember the date.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-11-26
BE SURE and GET ONE.
Record Will Issue Two Big Christmas tdi.
iiOBS. Dec. 10 and "a.

On Dec 10th and 18th The Record
will issue rs page Christmas editions.
These editions will be filed with live
interesting news matter aud will be well
worth having. All correspondents are
requested to get their news copy in
early and to make special effort to
make their letters interesting.
Special attention will be given adj
vertisers in these editions but this rule
MUST be observed. All copy for adver-
ments must be in by Monday night of
each of these weeks.
We want to make these editions the
best we have issued this year and we
request the support Of our advertisers,
correspondents and readers.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-11-26
KICKED BY A HORSE.
Little Six.Year-0d yeStaburg Boy Victim Of
Bad Accident.

Chester Flint, the six-year-old son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Alvin Flint of Vestaburg,
was kicked in the face by horse Sun
day afternoon. As result he loses the
sight of his right eye. The horse be-
longed to Supervisor George Gorsich
of that place and had wandered into
Mr.. Flint's yard. The little tot was en-
deavoring to shoe the animal from the
place The horse reared and kicked,
striking the boy on the right side oi his
face. A part of the bone in the nose
was broken and the right eyeball was
broken The little fellow is recovering,
and aside from the loss of his eye will
probably be alright again.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-11-26
Cleanup Days.

Mayor King in response to request
from the Womans Civic League and by
authority of the Alma common couucil,
his issued proclamation setting We'd
nesday and Thursday. Dec. and 3 as
clean mp days. On these days all public
spirited citizens are urged to help in this
work. Street Commissioner John GREGG
will have charge of the work and all
who can are asked to furnish horses and
wagons. The work will consist of clear
ing up all corners and alleys in the city
both for sanitary effect and as a public
improvement. x
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-11-26
Farmers Club.

The Seville and Sumner Farmers
club will meet with Mr.. and Mrs. A. II.
Younge, in Sumner township, Thurs
day, Dec. 3rd, at 10 o'clock g. m. The
annual election of officers will be elected
at this meeting, also delegates to attend
the state association Of Farmers Clubs
to be held at Lansing, Dec. eth and 9th.
If you are farmer, or interested in the
welfare Of the farmer, attend this
meeting and give us your opinions as to
what needs to be done to help the-presi-
dents commission on country life to
improve the condition of the country
farm.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-11-26
Makes Money off His BeetS.

Edward Gee of Sumner, is another
farmer who makes money on sugar
beets. This year hs had in about 33
acres of beets. These have brought
him an average of S65 an acre which is
considered extra good for this year.
This week he drew two loads to the
sugar factory that are among the record
breakers of this year. One load weighed
1905 pounds gross; 1852 net, and
tested 1915 per. The load brought s4O.93
cash. rhe other weighed 1890 pounds
gross: ll,577 pounds net, and tested
1876 per cent. This load brought S4o.7o'
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-11-26
Annual Fair and Supper.

The ladies' of the NJ. +. church hold
their annual fair at the odd Fellows
building Dec. 3, and 3. This years
fair promises to excel all others and
will be we'll worth attending. 1t will
be the most excellent time to pick up a
few articles for Christmas presents
On Friday evening. Dec. S, will come
the big chicken pie supper. Every one
ought to take in this for it will be one
grand array of smacking good things.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-11-26
Auction Sale.

Woedbine farm will be the mecca for
all farmers and people interested in the
sale OF farm implements, live stock,
wagons, etc. Tuesday. December first,
is the day. j. ID. Helman is the auc-
tioneer and A. w. Wright the owner.
This sale advertised elsewhere in this
paper premises to be one of the largest
ever held in Cratiot county. Free lunch
at noon. Remember the day and date.
Read the advertisement and arrange to
be present.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-11-26

the contest under contract, for several
years.
1t is part of Mr.. Primes work to
keep up the interest in the contest. On
account of his extensive experience, he
can give the contestants much impartial
help. He is at The Record office every
evening and any who wish to call on
him can find him then or during the
day. All candidates will be given the
same impartial treatment by him. When
he makes a good suggestion TO one, he
will make it TO all. Call and see him.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-11-26
NET FATAL ACCIDENT.
John Wolfe, Well Known In Alma,
Hurt at Sugar Factory.
DIEO WITHIN "A HOURS
RIqht Arm and Right Leg Broken-ProDaDlS
Injured Internally.

John Wolf OF west Superior street
met with a severe accident Sunday
evening while working at the Alma
sugar factory, which resulted III DEATH
About s D. IN. Sunday evening he
had occasion to go to the pulp or
drying room. This room Is quite DARK
and in crossing 1t on the tramway ne
made a mistep and fell, landing heavi-
" ON the cement floor 10 feet below.
His right arm was fractured between
the elbow and the shoulder, his rlght
leg was broken below the knee, MS
head cut and 1t is suspected ne sus-
tanned severe internal injuries.
Seeing him fall his fellow employees
quickly picked him up and he was re-
moved to his home as soon as possible
DR.. ]. N. Day reduced the fractures.
The fracture of the arm was par
ticularly bad one, the bone being bad
ihattered.
After the bones were set Mr.. Wolfe
rallied a little but later became delirous
MondaY morning he began to weaken
and in the afternoon sank rapidly, dying
about five O'Clock.
John @. Wolf was born in Lucas coun'
tv, Ohio, in Is4o. His parents were
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Wolf. At the age
Of 7 years his parents moved TO Grauot
county settling on farm one aud one
half miles west of Alma. That was in
1856 and Alma in those days was in her
infancy. Mr.. Wolfe grew ito manhood
here, attending public school at Alma
during his school years.
In 1874 he married Nancy NJ. Currence,
a daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. John IL.
Currence. They continued to reside
near Alma finally purchasing about IA
years ago a farm two miles west and
one mile south of Alma, where they con-
tinued to reside up to last year. Three
children were born of this union.
They were: Mary X, who died Il the
age of 70; Edward H., who lives here in
Alma and Ely j., who has farm west
of Alma.
Mr.. Wolfe prospered at farming and
practically devoted his entire time to
this occupation until last year. AT that
time be sold his farm and with his wife
moved to Alma, purchasing the house
the family now resides in OH West
Superior street Being of an active
disposition he busted himself with some
work, working last fall in the sugar
factory during the campaign.
While never seeking poblic Office, Mr.
Wolf always took an active interest in
public affairs affecting Alma. He was
widely known and highly respected by
all and his death is mourned by wide
circle of friends.
He leaves, besides his widow, Mrs
Nancy NJ. Wolfe, and the two above
mentioned sons, brother, I. b. Wolf
living Just west of here and two sisters
Mrs. Elizabeth Hook of Shepherd, ano
Mrs. Susan Hoyt of Elwell. The fu
neral was held at the Episcopal church
Wednesday afternoon, Rev. f. X. Will
Jams officiating. Interment was IN tn,
Elwell cemetery.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-11-26
/ VOTE FOR
Near Forest Hill.

c. l. Orwig having decided to leave
his farm one and three-quarter miles
north of Forest Hill, will offer for sale
at auction Tomorrow, Friday, Dec. %,
all the personal property enumerated
in his adv. last week. J. d. Helman is
the auctioneer. Free lunch at no on.
Arrange to be present.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-11-26

The auditing committee of the Union
TELEPHONE company met at the COM
pany's offices in this city Monday.
Those present besides Messers f.. 5.
Wager of Edmore, and @. w. Gale of
Owosso. the regular committee, were
Geo. s. Aldrich of st. Louis, C. S. Ward
of this city. Jas. p. Gibbs of Ithaca, and
II. d. Fildew St. Louis.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-11-26
Auction Sale Postponed.

Owing to the rain Joseph Howe has
postponed his auction sale TO Tuesday
Dec. /. 1t will take place on his farm
one half mile east and two miles north of
Riverdale. This will be a big sale Be
sure and attend.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-11-26
Fire Alarm Test Friday.

Friday morning at II 80 O'Clock stand
ard time, a special test win be made of
the new fire alarm striker at the city
hall The new striker is a recent patent
of the American Magnetic company who
installed the Alma fire alarm service
several wears ago. II is Dut in free
of charge by the company This test is
to determine its efficiency.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-11-26
OUR CONTEST MANAGER.


Arnold ii. Prime, who is here manag
ing the big Record voting contest is Que
of the most successful contest men in
Michigan. His home is in Lansing and
he has been with Neil q Co., who have
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-11-26

Mr. and Mrs. w. Ii. Risch are moving
from their home on State street to the
house on Park street, recently owned
by John Jarns. Isaac Anderson, Mrs.
Risch's father, purchased this house last
week of Mr.. Jarvis. The sale was
made through Ban 81 Il Slngart.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-11-26
EvanS-RemingiOn.

S. ID. Evans of this city, and Mrs.
Elizabeth Remington Of Holly, we're
united in marriage Tuesday of this
week. The newly married couple will
visit friends in Guelph, Buffalo and
Ontario. Mr.. Evans informed the
writer that he expected to make his
home in Holly,
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-11-26

Last. Thursday. Messrs. Harwood.
Manager Of the Udell Creamery; Owen
of the Sanitary Wells Co.; Burns of the
Burns Creamery and Boyland Of the
Boyland Creamery; all of Grand Rapids.
were the guests Of the Stannard Chemical
Go. of this city
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-11-26

Bart Miller made a business trip to
Greenville Tuesday.
Here is another chicken pie supper
almost here. 1t comes Friday evening,
Dec. S at Odd Fellows hall. The ladies
of the M church serve it.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-11-26
THANKSGIVING Service.

Thursday evening of this week Thanks
giving service will be held at the Presby-
terian church. Sermon by Rev. Elder
of the Baptist church. You are invited.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-11-26

Mrs. II. L. Cope, who has been spend
ing few days with her sister, Mrs.
Isaac Fink. retthned to her home at
Caro-. Tuesday.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-11-26

Right Rev. c. d. Williams of Detroit,
will in Alma tomorrow and conduct
confirmation services at st. Johns
church.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-11-26

Each candidate should try to get
in one or more yearly subscriptions
during the next week to increase their
standing in the list. While it would
not be good idea to try to hold the
lead of the district all the race, it ia
decidedly good plan To take this po-
sition at times to show friends that
YOU are in earnest about running. II
you are negligent about your own
chances or are Indifferent, the same
conditions will be created in the mind
of your friends.
Each candidate can easily add many.
hundred votes to their credit during
the coming week. There are lots of
people who want The Record, ask the,
people who want The Record. Ask
them TO help you.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-11-26

Mrs. e Butts is spending short time
visiting in Union City.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1908-02-21
HEGEMAN HELD
ON CHARGEOF
PERJURY
PRESIDENT
SURRENDERS HIMSELF


Try Morning journal Special teused Wire |
New York, Feb 20.--Jnhu r.. lIcge-
man, president Of the Metropolitan
Life Insurance COMPANY presented
himself at the office OF the district at
torney today aud was formally placed
under arrest ON charges of perjury
and forgery The charges are the
same on which Mr. lleEcmau was in
dictcd recently There Wrrc seven
charges Of forgery ana three of per
jury
When Mr.. Hegemau was arrested
soon after the indictments were rc.
turned, Justice Bowling Dismissed the
forgery charges and sustained those
alleging perjury
District Attorney Jerome and John
y. Lindsay counsel for Hegumau. cN-
pressed dissatisfaction with Justice
Dowlngs action, ana 1t was agreed
that an appeal be taken n is said
that upon the decision which viii re-
suit from the appeal viii hang Nl the
pending prosecutions against various
insurance officials on the matter Of
all reports.
Immediately after his arrest Mi
HeGeman was mragned in police
court and held ON the charge against
him
A few moments later Justice Plat
zek, i'm the supreme court issued
writ of habeas corpus, directing the
warden of the Tombs to produce Mr..
Hegcman in the supreme court this
afternoon
When MI Hegeman was taken to
the supreme court the writ of haheas
corpus was dismissed by agreement,
and he was paroled in the custody OF
one of the district attorneys detec-
tiVes, pending an appeal 10 the appel
1Bf .,F t.f.t
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1908-02-21
Girls Crushed and TrampIed in
Mad Rush for Doors When
Fire Breaks Out in Wrecked
Plant.
SUPPOSED EARTHQUAKE
SPREADS WILD PANIC
Loss of 100000 Result Of
IneXpiCabIe Disaster Which
Reduces Hercules Plant to
Ruins.
rny Morning journal Special Loased wIreI

ruy Morning Journal Special Tonaea wire
tra,t...r,,. r,1 mn On WIN
'ot1e 'H"' aIiu"N the thlT' nay re-
gion like an earthquake the packing
haoge of the Hercules Powder Work4
,t pt,,t, e,,r,.., t,t,a rd, ~
mere, hleN up at ueloek thls ailer-
noon aud hi tine explosion four white
mon ana twenty-rour ghinameb we're
killed
Ton t,na of dvnamite wont nm ln
the terrible blast. sbattering The sheds
10 dust and qplinterg
w W. StfIweu foreman ~ the
pacl,inp house. was blown to atoms M
his post of duty
Manurl Enos Jogenh Grace and "
A Rodregues were the other white
men Killed The tUentv-pIpht dead 10
.ruap every man who ,yas nj work
in the hacking house
FLAMES hurst forth fn the ruins
following the explosion and threatened
the gelatine house where Two score
girls were at work 4 panic ensucd
and many were emit bv uyinp glass
ana crushed and trampled in the mad
rush for the doors
The families of the men who daily
risk their lives at the powder plant
came running from The little hamlet
of piuoIp seeking news of loved ones.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1908-02-21
BAT TLESH|PS
ANCHOR At
CALL-AO
IN GAY ARRAY CITY
WELCOMES THE FLEET
Five Thousand Blue Jackets
viii See Peruvian Bull Fight
Admiral Evans Still Rheu-
matte,
tBv Morning Journal Special Lsased wlre.I

NV ""'n"k '""'"" "
Callao, Feb. 20,-The American bat
| tleships, under Rear Admiral Evans,
looking clean and trim and powerful
in the tropical sun. came to anchor
in this port soon after o'clock tins
morning, The booming OF salutes an
nounced the arrival of rhe fleet but
there was no need to send out sig
mails. for every resident of Callao and
great crowds from Lima, that stands
back on the hills had awaited With
expectancy the first glimpse of the
advancing column,
Callao was in holiday array, wish
ing to show that Peruvian hospitality
was second to none in South America,
and many thousands viewed from the
Wharves the headlands and the ships
in the harbOr a most imposing scene.
Enthusiastic crowds went down the
bay on excursion steamers and cheer
ed the American men of war.
The Peruvian cruiser Coronc Do
lognest bearing the first official well
come to the fleet, joined the Ameri-
can vessels yesterday morning 225
miles to the southward, having the
day before exchanged greetings by
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1908-02-21

Berlin Feb. 20--The rcichstag to-
day passed to it's second reading the
telegraph Bill. which provides lha,
wireless telegraph stations ON board
ships and on shore can be crectcd and
operated only with the sanction of the
imperial governments