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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-06-17
ARRESTED IN THE WEST

An Ionia dispatch to State Press
says: Deputy Sheriff Taylor has
gone to Oklahoma after Charles j..
Seely, wanted here. on charge of wife
desertion. Seelv was formerly editor
of the Belding Star. He later got
out souvenirs of Big Rapids, Ionia.
Owosso and other places and last fall
disappeared from Owosso. leaving his
wife and two sons in Belding and
about $1,000 in unpaid bills. Mrs.
Seely made complaint to Sheriff Gill;
ley, who flooded the country with
Seely's picture. Monday message
came announcing that Seely was in
jail in Hooker. Okla. and that be
would come TO Michigan without a
reouisition.
Mr.. Seeley will be remembered by
many Alma people as the gentleman
who some years ago issued a souven-
Ire edition to the Record when the
same was published by Bemis g. Ben
nett
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-06-17
PIANOFORTE RECITAL.

Those who attended the pianoforte
recital by Miss Jeannette Durno, the
Chicago pianist in the College Chapel
on Tuesday evening enjoyed rare
treat. Owing to i'll health Miss Dur
no has done no public PLAYING for
nearly two years. There was however
no evidence of any lack in virility in
Miss Durno's playing. On the con-
trary she possesses a most stupendous
techniq ne gained from years of study
with that greatest of masters. Theo
Leschetezsky.
Written in the polvphonic form. Ra-
mean being contemporary of Bach,
the Gavotte with variations which
opened the program, was played with
most careful adjustment of the voices.
the left hand themes being played with
wonderful accuracy..and clearness.
The fantastic carnival music of
Schumann brought-out Miss Durno's
emotional expression Her interpre-
tation showing most unsual control
in the management of technical skill
as medium for feeling. Indeed we
have rarely heard a more perfect bal
ancement of the technical and spirit
ual.
OF the Chopin mum bers the Etudes
and Scherzo were the most interesting
though the Berceuse was PLAYED in
the most exquisite finish. We have
never heard the A Minor North Wind
Etude so skillfuly played The power
ful left hand chords played with such
utter disregard of the equally difficult
runs by the right hand. One felt that
the artist possessed two right hands.
Miss Durnos 5 Interpretation of the
three MacDowell numbers March Winds
To Water Lily. and Witches Dance
we're refined and most poetic. while
he climax of this most interesting |
program. the Liszt Hungarian Raph- /
'ody. No l2 was played with the ut /
most abandon and disregard of tech
iical difficulties. If our praise of
Miss Durno's work seems extravgant
We are honest in our opinion and
having heard the greatest Ameri-
an women pianists. we believe her
o be worthy of high place in their
anks
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-06-17
CONANT-IRVING NUPTIALS.

The following from Sundays Detroit
Free Press will interest many people of
this city who were acquainted with
Miss Conant when at college in 1901
1902. Miss Consnt graduated from the
Music and kindergarten Departments
at the college, Miss Berdelia Belle
Conant of Manistee and Rev. G. A.
Irving of this city will be married
Monday evening at the brides home.
The ceremony will be performed by
Rev. K. ID. Randall. of jackson Miss
Conant Is teacher i'm the public
school at Manistee, was educated at
the Liggette school in this city and
was graduated from Alma College
She has given special attention to mu-
sic and has studied in Dresden. Ger
many. MIR. Irving. for five years was
of Baptist state mis-.
sions. "
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-06-17
JOINT MEETING.

Last Sunday afternoon the annual
joint meeting for the Y. w. and Y.
M. G. As was addressed by Rev.
Hugh Norman Ronald. of Plymouth
A large crowd was present to again
have the pleasure of listening to one
of Alms's former graduates.
Rev. Ronald chose for his subject
The Exsctness of jesus taking as a
text Mark 1921. The address was
mssterly, and characterized by many
appropriate illustrations of the truths
presented. The speaker clearly set
forth that while we think of the Hssy-
enly Father as an ALLOWING sponsor
of mankind. yet there is an exactness
that is also part of his being, that
We must not overlook. Many instan-
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-06-17
Big Republican Convention Open
ed Yesterday at Chicago
Great Enthusiasm.
FIGHT ON OVER PLATFORM
Vice Presidential Nominations in Doubt
Taft Leaders Favor Iowa Man.
Fairbanks Still Possibility.

The national Republican convention
began at Chicago in the Coliseum at
noon Tuesday
The scene which prevailed in the
Coliseum beggars description. The
great building was filed TO overflow
Ing. The delegates from each state
were assembled in their respective
places, and from them now and again
arose shouts followed by prolonged
applause and waving Of flags, hats and
banners when the different candidates
whose cause they espoused were men
| toned
To the eye at hrst the gathering
seemed OF choas and disorder. But
as matter OF fact each had his place
assigned to him and his duty to per
form.
Immediately upon order being OBJ
tained, Bishop p. ]. Muldoon OF Chi
cago stepped forward and offered
PRAYER Then followed the presenta-
tion of the gravel to Chairman New.
The call for the convention was
read by Elmer Dover OF Ohio secre-
tary OF the Republican national COM
mittee. Then, in a few well chosen
words. Chairman New introduced SEN
ator julius Caesar Burrows OF Michi.
gan, whom the national committee
had honored with the temporary chair
manship.
For over an hour Senator Burrows
engaged the convention with his form
al opening address. In II he re-
Viewed the Republican party's history
and its successes. Time and again
Senator Burrows was forced to stop
and await the subsiding OF applause
when he would utter some befittins
word or sentence.
At the conclusion of his address
Senator Burrows announced the
names OF those who make up the sew
eral committees.
The final plans Of the leaders are
well laid probably with greater pre-
cision than has ever been known be-
fore at a national convention. and. IN
less the unexpected happens. or the
spectre of a stampede rises from In
grave, the convention OF 1908 will es-
tablish record for the methodicaI
execution of well established plans.
The Michigan Republican deiega,
uon caucused Monday afternoon, with
the following results:
John w. Blodgett, Grand Rapids.
member national committee; Con-
gressman Joseph w. Fordney. Sagl-
nav, member committee on resolu-
lions; Judge Brown, Big Rapids. mem
ber committee on credentials: Chase
5. Osborn, 500, chairman OF Michiran
delegation; Judge Nelson Sharpe.
West Branch, member committee on
rules and order of business: Grant
Fellows, Hudson, member committee
'n permanent organization; James
McNsughton, Calumet, honorary vice
president OF delegation; william G.
Manchester. Detroit. secretary Of Mich.
gan delegation; George P. Codd. De-
roit, member committee to notify
lominee for president: Edward Foss.
BAY City. member COMMITTEES to notify
lomines for vice president
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-06-17

The recital given by Miss Cheese
mans class in music building" in
the-college chapel last Friday even
ing was listened to with deep interest
by the fair-sized audience present. II
was arranged as demonstration of
the Dunning system OF music study.
which Miss Cheesmsn introduced here
about three years ago..and which has
been growing in favor as its merits
have become known. II is, in brief.
a method which starting from the
child's point of view. utilities his
natural activities In securing the fa
miliarity with musical facts and the
training Of the hand. essential TO fut-
ure proficiency. without neglecting what
Is Of vastly greater importance, q love
Of music and an appreciation of its
ideals. Too often our musical In
stops with the attainment of
Continued on page Eight.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-06-17
FRATERNAL MEMORIAL DAY.

A general Fraternal Memorial Day
was held In this citv last Sunday by
the Odd Fellows. Knights of Pythias,
Woodmen. Maccabees and Pine River
Canton assisted by the Rathbone Sis
ters, L. o. I. NJ. M, Royal Neighbors
and Rebekah Lodges. The lodges met
In their respective halls at one o'clock
and marched to the corner of Super
ior street, where thew formed in line
and marched to Riverside cemetery
were appropriate exercises were held.
A quartette consisting of Messrs
Wright, Burgie, Kinch and Stinchcomb
furnished excellent music. Congrega-
tional singing being used in the open
ing and closing hymns. After the
opening song. Nearer My God to
Thee" p. w. Creaser announced the
program and was followed by invo-
cation by Rev. A. j. Funnel. Then
came a song by the quartette followed
by an able address by Rev. j. NJ.
Wolfe. who held the close attention
of all present. The address was fol-
lowed by roll-call from the different
orders Showing members buried in
cemetery. After singing
America" Rev. Rcbt. Elder pro-
the beuediction. Details
from the different orders then separ-
sted and decorated the graves of their
departed brethren.
AS fitting climax to the exercises
Of the day the different uniform orders
gathered about the Grand Army Mou-
lay and gave the-honors to the soldier
lead. They then .ormed In line and
marched back to their respective halls,
irst stopping at the depot to bid
arewell to Ithaca Canton who we're in
However, before the
'rders disbanded they were invited to
. o. o. +. hall where the members
# that order assisted by the Rebekahs
erved lemonade cookies and waters
IS refreshments. This is the first
ime that these orders have joined in
general raternal memorial day. but
intend hereafter to make il an annual
fair.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-06-17
LAST FRIDAYS EXERCISES.

Seldom have Alma citizens had the
opportunity of attending a more eniov-
able affair than the open air exercises
held at Wright park last Friday after
noon by the pupils of the Alma public
schools. Nor could a more ideal spot
be picked out for such exercises.
large platform was erected underneath
the trees and tastefully decorated From
four to five hundred parents and friends
of the children attended.
The faculty of the public schools
showed excellent judgment in their Sc
lection of the program. The latter was
in the nature of flower concert. con-
sisting of recitations, songs and drills.
Throughout the entertainment was a
pleasing success, the children perform
ing their various parts to the spirit of
the occasion. During the choruses the
park rang with the sweetness of
their tender voices.
Once before such exercises have been
held but afterward discontinued. The
public school faculty are so pleased with
this years result, however, that a de-
termined effort will be made to make il
an annual affair hereafter.
The program rendered was as follows:
Music-6th grade. vesper hymn, ''wel-
come. Pretty Primrose; Reading, sth
grades-Prayer, kindergarten, rythmn;
music, 4th grades-Spring Blossoms:
flower songs, LIST grades-(parts taken)
dandeloin, tulips, sweet peas, violets;
music. 9TH grades-santa Lucia and
Daffodils; drill by 4th grades; subpn-
mary drill; song, 9Th grades-v Voices of
the woods; recitation, Byron McCarty;
song, End aad 3d grsdes-Song Of the
Wild Flowers; recitation, Carl Titus.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-06-17
ALMA LOSES TO YPSILANTI

Alma lost the last game of the sched-
ule to Ypsilanti Normals last Saturday.
Az. Saturday was the 18th of June
and the 18th game of the schedule.
However. the number was not the
cause OF the luck. After putting up
a stiff fight all spring for the pen.
nant and winning out in spite of un-
favorable conditions as to practice
and having important games cut out
on account of rain the champions
were used up with the strain and the
spirit to the game was listless.
Also during the past week the
practice has been very delsutory being
broken into by class games, absence of
the coach. etc. Errors on Alma part
were numerous, Hoben passing his
balls and John Campbell dropping
grounder. letting in two scores. A.
Duncanson pitched good game. strik-
Ing out eight men, but was poorly
To the credit of the Normals be it
said that they played fine game.
making no errors. Brown pitched
heady game, although he was somewhat
wild. passing five men The fist score
for Ypsi came in the third when Hill
dropped Lleth's grounder. Brown
irove hard two bagger into ex-
treme right and the score came in. |
happened till the seventh,
when Wvman beat out bunt. took
second on passed ball, stole third
md scored on Leith $ sacrifice. Brown
ook base on balls and scored when |
J. Campbell dropped the next mans
yrounder In the eighth Hynes drove
| three Dagger over st. Cyr's head and
cored on wild pitch. Alma then
woke up and A. Duncanson scored on
!. Campbell's two-bagger. In the
linth Hill scored on Ehler's sacrifice
lit.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-06-17

The annual class dav stunts of the
College were given Monday afternoon
by the class of '0S. The program
while containing the usual grinds and
Jokes was characterized by more sur
prising as we'll as pleasing variations.
One of the first attractions of the
afternoons performance was the an
pearance on the scene of the Damn
Family" which did great service in
aiding the worthy seniors in their
efforts to entertain the overfowing
house. Each member of the Junior
class represented number of the
Damn Family from the Baby" to
'Old Man Damn. A bridge was con-
structed by these resourceful individ-
uals In the entrance to the chapel and
great amusement was afforded to the
victims that were, by the victims that
are, by their efforts to surmount this
obstacle.
The class day program was opened
by the Seniors on parade singing the
Glass Chorus. - This was followed
bv many take Offs on faculty and
students and proved to be very en-.
and popular. Variations
from the set form added to the list of
stunts" and proved to please the
audience. Altogether this may he
rated as one of the most successful
events of its kind in the history of the
College.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-06-17

Just as the CLOCK struck twelve
last Monday night the members of the
Alpha Theta Literary Society, accord
ing to their time-honored custom,
gathered around the banquet board
and INDUCED in the pleasant and
unique exercises that characterize
this annual event. About forty we're
present including both active and
honorary members After the bounti-
ful feast of the small hours the pro-
gram of toasts was given with Elvena
q. Hoover. '0s, President of the So
ciety, as toastmistress. Miss Hoover
did full justice to her post and the
toasts were first class in every respect
and we'll given. All in all the events
this one that will long be remembered
by those present as one of the pleas
ATTEST events of their college life.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-06-17
ALMA SPRINGS HOTEL NOTES.

New arrivals at the Springs Hotel
this week are as follows: Howard F.
Cummings. Milwaukee; Miss Jennete
Duner, Chicago, and Mr. w. G. Nc
Edwards, general passenger agent of
ID. & M. Ry of Bay City.
A. w. Wright entertained the fol-
lowing guests at the Springs Hotel this
week Mr.. and Mrs. Fred p. Fox. of
New York City Mr. and Mrs C. Fl.
Davis, Mrs. George B Morley and w.
L. Knowlton. of Saginaw.
Miss Katherine Bates. of Crawling.
is spending week at the Springs Ho-
tel, She was a graduate of the Com
mercial Department of Alma College
last year.
Last Monday evening Mr.. Henry
Soule entertained members of Alma
College class of 1903 at the Alma
Springs Hotel at six O'Clock tea.
The following guests were present:
MIR. and Mrs. II. NJ. Ronald, Ply
mouth Mrs. Wesley Sidebotham.
Rochester; George Timby. Hibbing,
Minn. ; Miss Pauline Hszelton, Stan
ton; Miss Laura b. Soule. Santa Fe,
New Mexico ;and Miss Sadie Messenger
and l.. 5. Bagley of this city,
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-06-17
BUTLER-BURKHEAD.

A beautiful little home wedding was
celebrated at the residence of the
brides uncle. Mr.. NJ. s. Burkhesd.
June i3. at high noon. The bride.
Miss Pearl Burkhesd is an accom-
plished young woman.s teacher of
History In the schools at Baltimore,
Ohio. Mr.. Edgar r. Butler, the
bridegroom is an enterprisirg young
man engaged in the oil business in
Ohio.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-06-17

In an interview with our reporter
Tuesday afternoon Mr.. Barnes, manager
of the Alma Springs Hotel was asked
regarding the outlook for summer bus
mess and replied II am much pleased
at the outlook. rhe inquiries are
more-numerous and replies more favor
able. You must bear in mind that Ju-
ly and August are considered resort
months. -
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-06-17
WANTED.

Twenty-Five able bodied men with
shovels for trench work on Superior
street p. W. Ketney. Wright Hotel
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-06-17

Three base hits-Hynes Two base
hits-Brown 2, Campbell Struck
out-Brown 9, Duncanson Q. Hit nv
pitcher-Brown 1. Base on balls
Brown 3, Duncanson l. Umpire Ober-
myer, Lansing.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-06-17

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The Jasper news., 1908-08-06

in order to-, secure satisfactory pic
ture of goldfinch home and young 1t
became necessary to cut away the
leaves which shielded the nest from
the hot July sun. When the mother
bird felt that the heat of MONDAY was
too great for the little ones she placed
herself upon the edge of the nest and,
spreading her wings, formed a canopy
over her offspring. There she stayed
until the sun had passed beyond the
point of its greatest power, and while
she remained at her post the gallant
husband brought food for both mother
and young.
There is another bird which, like
the goldfinch, believes in late season
housekeeping. 1t is the cedar bird
(ampelis cedrorum) the very Beau
Brummel of birds. The cedar bird
has crest which 1t wears jauntily.
Its head and undar parts are OF a
beautiful fawn color, while the upper
parts are olive gray. The tail is tipped
with yellow and upon the wings are
drops Of red substance like sealing
wax. The birds plumage fits 1t like
The Jasper news., 1908-08-06
B0RAxI NATURES DISlhFECTAHT,
CLEANSER AND PURIFIER

Everybody realizes the necessity Of
some method OF publication Of sinks,
drains and utensils in which may lurk
the germ Of a dreaded disease.
Health is a question Of cleanliness
and prevention.
Most people are familiar with the
use Of disinfectants in their ordinary
sense-a1l Of which are unpleasantly
associated with disagreeable odors, on
which are depended to kill the conta.
gion (Which disinfectants must OF
necessity be Of more or less danger
GUS character) and must be used for
this purpose and for no other, and in
consequence kept from children and
careless handling.
There is, however, within the reach
Of all our readers simple. safe and
economical article that will not only
answer for every disinfecting purpose
but can also be used for multitude
Of domestic cleansing and purifying
purposes-Borax.
Borax is pure, white harmless pow.
der coming direct from Natures lab
oratory; in fact Borax has often been
called Natures Cleanser and Disin-
fectant."
Two tablespoonfuls Of Borax in q
pailful Of hot water poured down the
grease-choked pipes of a sink, or
flushed through a disease-laden drain,
cleanses and purifaes 1t, leaving II
clean and sweet.
Bed clothing and clothes used in q
sick room can be made hygienically
clean and snowy-white, II washed In
a hot solution Of Borax water.
Kitchen and eating utensils, used
during Illness will be kept from all
possibility Of contagion II Borax 10
used when washing them. Pure as
snow and harmless as salt, and be-
cause 1t can be used for almost every
domestic and medical purpose. Borax
r,ust be considered the one great
household necessity.
The Jasper news., 1908-08-06

glove. 1t is the one bird of the
whole tribe of birds which can sit
with its back to bowling wind and
never ruffle feather. 1t has the
secret of being well groomed upon all
occasions,
The cedar bird. like the goldfinch. is
not afraid of winter weather. There
is no sight more charming and more
novel than to see number of cedar
birds sitting on tree branch during
gentle snowstorm. and launching out.
one after another to seize the falling
feathery flakes. The birds make q
winter sport of snowflake catching.
Possibly the white flakes remind them
Of the petals of springtime apple bios.
SONS, of which the birds are rather
fonder than the fruit raiser might
wish.
Wandering through the fields on
bird observing bent, In this sum1her
season, not infrequent sight will be
that of some mite Of a mother bird
The Jasper news., 1908-08-06

is its friend. and q mutual attach.
ment has grown up that borders
on sentiment. In the robins win
ter home in the southland all is
different for there is no sentiment"
From member OF the Louisiana
Audubon society there came to Mr..
butcher the statement that a con.
servative estimate made the number
of robins killed for food purposes In
Louisiana from a quarter of a mil.
lion in ordinary years to million
when the birds are unusually plenti.
full"
The Audubon societies are endeavor.
ing to check this awful slaughter OF
birds. which are absolutely necessary
to protect the crops The southern
state legislatures. recently have expe-
rienced a change of heart, and they
now are ready to throw the arm OF
protection about birds which make q
winter resort of the southland.
EDWARD b. CLARK.
The Jasper news., 1908-08-06

IN referring to recent trial In Ken
lucky, when woman was acquitted
for shooting another woman who stole
her husbands affection. the Philadel-
phia inquirer says the practice of
shooting women who steal husbands
may be ethical, but not good practice,
and inquiries: why don't the wife
keep her husbands devotion?" This
is the old plan of blaming everything,
even masculine fickleness, upon the
woman.