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The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-10-01
TINY BOY HERO
SUbDUES AGONY
TO CALM MOTHER
Don't Cry, Mama, I'm Not
Hurt" Said Child, Whose Side
Was Parboiled.
LAD NOW in HOSPITAL
In A CRITICAL CONDITION
Pan OF Boiling Water Poured
Over George Downs's Body.
Endured All-Night Torture.

Z l4-- !
.'No hurt, mama. DEAR Don't cry
lisped little 5-year-old George Downs,
hero from the sole of his feet to the
top of his little curly head.
The little fellows lips quivered as his
mother applied soothing lotions to his
left side. easing the intense pain which
had resulted from his pulling pan of
boiling water from the stove upon him.
self in a childish investigation of the
kitchen. The agony was terrible. but
George could not stand his mothers S
tears. When he had cried out in the
first sharp pain OF his suffering she
mingled her tears with his. So he
dried her tears and comforted her by
saying that he was not hurt.
His mother, who lives at 73 Crane
street. was deceived by the little fell
lows fortitude, and thought there was
nothing serious in his injury. Nor did
Georges 7-year-old sister Elsie know
of the pain endured in silence or of the
big tears yelling up into his eyes
which he hravely sought to keep down.
Early today there was faint call
from the little fellow, which awakened
his sleeping mother. AS she reached
his side and bent over him endurance
gave way to exhaustion and he went
into commissions. Hurriedly she snatch
ed him up and took him to the City
Hospital
"Parboiled." said the surgeon. as he
examined the injured left side. The
flesh was cooked and had begun to
peel off. but during the agony he had
endured at home. the little fellow gave
no sign of his suffering.
Today George lies in critical con-
dition at the hospital.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-10-01
TRAGEDY SEEN
IN PROPHECY 0F
VANISHED GIRL
&Pretty Jessie G. Littell, Is Years
Old, Runs Away from
Home.
THREATENED TO DO so
IF SHE LOST POSITION
Anxious Mother Appeals to Po-
lice to Find the
Girl.

Mysteriously disappearing from her
home after being discharged from a
local department store, Jessie Littell,
the 15-year-old daughter of Mrs. Lucy
Littcll, of 37S Plane street, is believed
by her mother either to have eloped
or have rhet with harm. The police
have been asked to find her.
A yelled threat, made by the girl
two weeks ago, just as she had secured
employment at department store, Is
row vividly recalled by the mother,
who paid but little heed at the time to
the conversation.
IF I lose my new place something
1wih surely happen to me-" she told her
ymother.
Last Tuesday she lost her place. Her
disappearance followed the next day.
and today her mother IS frantically
searching the city for a trace of her.
Jessie is an attractive girl, and tall
for her age. For some time she had
been employed at Market street de-
partment store. but left there two
weeks ago to accept a similar position
with a department store in Broad
street.
She lost her new position last Tues
Ody, Sifiii5 llCT iiOtHSI flS u IedSOil
that she could not figure fast enough.
Not satisfied with this explanation
Mrs. Littell visited the store yesterday
for the purpose of finding out the truth
of the matter, and when she returned
found that her daughter had left dur
ing her absence, taking q few Of her
belongings.
Thinking that she had gone to stay
with some Of her relatives at South
Orange, Mrs. Littell Immediately COM
municated with them. but found she
had not been there. A girl answering
her description, however, had been seen
on South Orange avenue Yesterday
afternoon ID company with young
man.
Mrs. Littell, when interviewed today
regarding the girls disappearance. AS
serted that her daughter had, SO far
as she knew, never received attentions
from any young men and is not in
cined to believe that she is accon1pa-
MED by anyone in her absence from
home.
Police headquarters were notified OF
the girls disappearance today, and a
sharp lookout Is being kept for her.
When she left home the girl was
dressed in black skirt and shirtwaist
and a black and white short coat. She
is of dark complexion. with gray eyes,
one Of which has a slight cast from
recent operation.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-10-01
ROOSEVELT SENDS
FRIEND To PROBE
G. 0. I. FRICTION
Hears That Disorganization Ex-
lists in Rank of Party in
New York.

WASHINGTON, Oct. lit was
learned here today that President
Roosevelt had sent a confidential
friend to New York to look into the
workings of the Republican National
Committee headquarters there. Some
dissatisfaction is said to have arisen
regarding the conduct Of the campaign,
and reports have reached the President
to the effect that the national commit
tee has not been working in harmony
with the Republican Congressional
Committee
Chairman Hitchcock. of the Repub-
lcan National Committee is expected
in Washington tomorrow to have con-
ference with the President. 1t is be-
lieved that Roosevelt sent for Mr..
Hitchcock to come to the White House
for the purpose of having him explain
just why the two committees are not
working well together.
In some circles 1t Is said that the
older men of the party resent the way
in which the younger men at national
headquarters are running the cam
paign, and claim that considerable dis
organization exists
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-10-01
ROBERTS QUITS HOSPITAL;
KEPT FROM REPORTERS.
Rich BaLtiln0rean Guarded by
Wife and Nurses.

ATLANTIC CITY, Oct. 1.--Charles b.
Roberts, of Baltimore. who was mys-
teriously shot more than a month ago
while he was riding in a boardwalk
rolling-cha with Mrs. w. S. g. Will
Jams, Baltimore society woman. has
left the City Hospital and is at the
Hotel Brighton. Mrs. Roberts is with
him.
Roberts's wound is almost entirely
healed, but he is still weak. Both Mrs
Roberts and his nurses guard him from
possible interviewers during the short
airings he takes on the hotel porch.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-10-01
GIANTS LEAD QUAKERS
IN THE FIRST GAME

PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 1.-The New
York Nationals and tho PhiIlies met In
q double-header here this afternoon.
Mathewson was in the box for the
Giants in the first game, Opposing
him was Fiddler Corridor. McGraw's S
men got off TO flying start.
At the end Of the third inning the
score stood to In their favor.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-10-01
UNDER $4,000 BAIL; SAY HE
ASSAULTED GIRL OF FIVE.

Karl Kahn, 35 years old, of 141
Springfield avenue. was arraigned In
the Fourth Precinct Police Court to-
day and held in $500 bail by Acting
Judge Yuill to await the action of the
grand jury 1t is alleged he assaulted
Anna Eichler, years old, OF so Mercer
street. The complaint was made be-
fore Justice of Peace Emil Germanus
last night
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-10-01
INJURED MINISTER BETTER.

The Rev. w. G. Nelson, of Nutley,
who was taken to the City Hospital
suffering from injuries received by be-
ing run down by truck at Market
and Washington streets yesterday is
still at the institution, but on the road
to recovery.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-10-01
FIREMEN FIGHT SMALL BLAZE.

Fire broke out today in the pipe fac
tory of PfaT & Kemball, in Smith lane.
1t started in a quantity Of old bags and
waste paper which had been thrown on
top of one OF the boilers, An alarm
was turned in and the firemen extin-
guisbed the fire before any damage had
been done.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-10-01
HAD spASMs IN STREET.

Suffering from spasms. Hugh Carlin.
20 years old. OF II Fillmore street was
found at the corner of Market and
Chambers streets early today, by Pa
trolnan Smith. He was taken home in
the Third Precinct ambulance.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-10-01
WEATHER INDICATIONS.

NEW YORK. Oct. Forecast: Cen
orally fair and cooler tonight and Fri
day; fresh northwest TO north winds
becoming northeast.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-10-01
T0MORRoW'S COURT CALL.

4 The call in the Supreme Court circuit
(epr tomorrow is: Nos. 76 ana 81.
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See Our HustIers and Ash Cans.
Maoknet q Doremus Co.. 7o6-796 Broad st.-Adv.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-10-01
REPUBLICAN, CONVENTION
Held at Detroit Tuesday and Strong
Ticket Was Nominated.

The Republican state convention was
held at Detroit, Tuesday There was
no excitement to speak of, save in the
contest for the auditor general nomina-
tion between @. II. Palmer, N. Simpson
and o. B. Fuller. The latter won out.
The ticket nominated is:
Secretary of State-Fred c. Martindale,
Detroit.
State Treasurer-Alex r Sleeper,
Lexington.
Attorney -General-John E. Bird,
Adrian.
Auditor General Oramel 3. Fuller
Escanaba.
State Land Commissioner Huntley
Russell, Grand Rapids.
Superintendent Public Instruction
Luther l.. Wright, Ironwood.
Member State Board of Education
VIM. j. McKone, Albion.
Jutice Supreme Court to fill vacancy
Flavius L. Brooke, Detroit.
Secretary T. A. Ely was made mem.
Der of the committee on permanen,
organization and order of business
Congressman A. B. Darragh of ST. Louis
was a member Of the committee on
resolutions.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-10-01
WAS BADLY BURNED.
Mrs. n. J. Winehell Has Trouble With
Casolene Stove.

Mrs. II. J. Winchell, wife of Sta
tionmaster II. J. Winchell, had very
narrow escape from death at her home
in the opera house block, Saturday morn
ing through the explosion of gasoline
AS it is, she was badly burned
abou her arms, shoulders and face. but
her injuries will not prove fatal.
About 1890 a m. she lit the gasoline
stove and started to get dinner. Soon
after the stove began to sputter and
going to il she found the gasoline was
leaking at the burner She attempted
to shut it off. but before she could do
so the stove blew up with loud report
A sheet of fame swept up into her
face, burning the right side of her face,
her arms, shoulders and neck. Forum
ately she did not inhale any of the
flames. otherwise her injuries, instead
of being only serious, would have been
fatal. Other occupants of the building
heard the report and hurried to her as
sistance. Medical aid was summoned
and as much as was possible was done
to relieve her suffering Her wounds
were very painful, but she will recover.
When the stove exploded the flames
caught on the woodwork above the
stove. but they were extinguished before
any damage was done.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-10-01
|. 5. FINK HONORED..
Elected Second Vice President
OF New Deputy Postmaster's
Organization.
MET At JACKSON LAST WEEK
Object to Better the Service BY
Interchange Of idess.

The assistant postmasters of the first
and second-class offices met at Jackson,
Thursday, September "A, and organized
the Michigan State Association of As
sistant Postmasters. About so were
present, including l. S. Fink. of this
city, and c. L. Carnahan, of Mt Pleas
ant. Mr.. Fink was elected second vice
president of the association.
The object of the association is the
improvement of the service by an inter
change of ideas. The association will
also consider the proposition of getting
the assistant postmasters enrolled under
the civil service. Congressman Charles
E. Townsend, Guy T. Gould, of Wash
ington, representing the salary and al
lowance division of the department, and
Postmaster Richardson of Jackson ad-
dressed the gathering. Everyone had
Jolly good time and it was agreed to
get together again in the near future
Frank s. Knowles, of Jackson, was
elected president; c. Fl. Hall, Grand
Rapids, first president; l. 5. Fink
Alma. second vice-president; w. D
Mum, Eaton Rapids, secretary; I. j.
Weller, Muskegon, financial secretary
+. B. Watson, Three Rivers, treasurer
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-10-01
CAMPAIGN OPENS
Alma Sugar Factory Begins Actual
Business Today. Outlook Good

The sugar campaign for 1908 is on
again. The Alma sugar company began
receiving beets at its outside weigh
stations the latter part of last week and
opens the local weigh station today.
Although weather conditions have
not been ideal, the early indications as
judged from tests being made, are that
this years beet crop will be we'll up to
the general average.
The Alma plant will probably con-
duct a campaign lasting about 100 days.
On another page of the Record will be
found full list of the employees of the
company for the ensuing campaign.
This will be General Manager Allen S
first campaign as general superintsn-
dent and he is aiming to make it a
record breaker as compared with past
campaigns.
dispatch from Saginaw from the
Michigan Sugar company of which the
local company is branch says:
"The beet sugar campaign began in
the Saginaw valley Monday when the
Michigan Sugar company opened up its
100 or more weighing stations for its
six factories. The beet harvest has
commenced and shipments are now be-
ing received at the factories. The
harvest is difficult on account of the dry
hard ground and there will be more tare
than in former years. The sugar con-
tent is large snd the. beets Of fair size.
Actual sugar making will begin by the
end of the week"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-10-01
Well Known Former Alma Boy
Succumbed to Pneumonia
last Sunday.
He WAS ILL ONLY A WEEK.
Young Wife and Daughter and Wide
Host Of Friends Mourn His
Departure.

Everyone in Alma was greatly sur
prised and grieved to learn of the death
of Pearl Fuller, a former Alma boy,
which occurred at his home at Virginia
near Hibbing, Minnesota, Sunday
morning of pneumonia. The news of
his death came most unexpectedly as he
was i'll but one week. He was first taken
sick with what appeared to be mild
cold but this developed rapidly into
pneumonia which played havoc with
even one of 30 strong a constitution As
he possed.
Pearl Fuller was born in Alma March
30, 1882 and was 26 years of age at the
time of his death. He was 8 son OF
Henry Fuller who lives south of Alma.
He grew 10 manhood here at Alma attend
ing the local high school and afterward
Alma college. graduating from the latter
In 1908.
II is not saying too much to say he
was one of the most popular young men
who have grown up in Alma. In college
life he was not only good student but
he was first class all around athlete.
In his Junior year he was captain of the
college base ball team and in his Senior
year captain of the college foot ball team.
He also starred in track athletics.
After graduating he coached the college
eleven in 1904. He was known as the
best all Iaround athelete who ever at
tended Alma College.
On leaving Alma he went to Stevenson,
MINI. where he became mining engin-
eer He was as successful in this as he
was in other matters of earlier life and
was making a reputation for himself
when this fatal illness overlook him.
Last spring he moved from Stevenson to
Virginia, MINI.
On November "a, 1908, the fall follow
ing his graduation, he married Miss Jen-
ME Quick, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs
Gustavo Quick who live west of Alma.
His wife and one daughter, ten months
old, survive him. He is also survived by
one step-brother, James Dean, who lives
west OF Alma, one step-sister, Mrs. JOS
eph Sartor, Jr., Of this city, by half
brother. Elmer Fuller, and his father,
Henry Fuller, the two latter living to-
gether south of Alma.
Mr. Fuller was young man Of exem-
plary:habits, kind, loving husband and
father and man among men in civic
life. He leaves wide host Of friends
whose hearty sympathy goes ont to his
young wife in her bereavement
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-10-01
THE CLASS RUSH.

The second annual class rush between
the sophomores and freshmen occurred
at noon Wednesday and resulted in an
overwhelming victory for the "freshies." :"
The latter outnumbered the "sophs'
nearly two TO one, and though the
"sophs" fought garnely they were, one
by one, borne to the ground The
members of the two upper classes were
on hand to see that everything was car
ried out according to tradition. At
times the rush grew quite fierce, but
when it was finally over, no one ap-
peared the worse for it, excepting a
few minor bruises and ruffled appear
ances. The "sophs" are to be con-
graduated on getting off so well, as this
years freshman class is large one COM
posed of number of husky appearing
lads who look to be capable of no mean
physical feats.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-10-01
AEEIY kCCOMB BA|2K
Was Expected to Enroll at the U.
of M. - Association Elects
Officers.
TEAM IS HARD At WORK.
M. ]. A. A. Questions Diseussed-As
socistion Needs Strengthening.

The greatest and most pleasant sur.
prise Of the year was afforded the
students Tuesday, when it was learned
that "Fleety" McComb, the sprinter, had
entered college for his junior year.
Reports concerning McCombs with
drawal from college had been freely
circulated until it was understood that
he would enter the u. of M. However,
they were false, as he intends to finish
his course here before going elsewhere.
He has donned football togs and is work
ing hard for place on the team.
At a recent meeting of the athletic
ass ociation called by Prof. Mitchell, act
ing as president pro tenn, the following
officers were elected:
President-Byron Chapel.
Secretary-Stanley Graves.
Treasurer-Leslie Kefgen.
M. I. A A. director-M. Leroy Mar
shall.
Football manager-Prof. ]. +. Mitchell.
The past week has been one of real
activity for the football men. They
have been racing up and down Davis
field for two hours each day, receiving
the hardest kind of drill. They realize
their lack of weight and are hoping to
make up for 1t by speed and hard work.
Their earnestness is certainly commend
able and deserves all the encouragement
that can come from the student, both
by their presence on the field and their
enthusiasm.
In attempting to dope up the stan
ings of the Michigan colleges we ar
brought face to face with the question,
"What does the NJ. l. A. A. nov amount
tor How long will it last, etc" At
present the constitution reads that there
shall be no football championship; last
year the base ball championship came
near not being decided. This year only
one of the colleges will schedule foot
ball game with Alma. Does it not seem
as has been predicted, that the associa-
ton will not last another year? Does it
not also seem wise TO have it strengthen
edl
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-10-01
SLIPPED HIS MlND
Former Alma Man Forgot 10 Pay .
Little Board BU

Deputy Sheriff Sprague took trip to
Flint, Saturday, and called on one,
William H. Sherman, formerly of this
city, regarding q small board bill the
latter contracted while boarding with
j. d. Struble in this city some time ago.
The bill was for f4S and some cents and
probably was overlooked by Mr.. Sher-
man when he left. Mr.. Sprague had
difficulty in locating Sherman but finally
found him Monday afternoon. Sher-
man after considering the possibility Of
returning to Alma decided to pay the
bill. 1t only amounted TO few extra
dollars above the S43 this being added
for Mr.. Sprague's trouble.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-10-01
CIRCUIT COURT JURORS.

The next term of the circuit court sets
October 5th. 1t is not probable that
the term will be a long one, and most OF
the cases may be postponed until
November. Following is the jury as
drawn:
Albert Shaw. Hamilton; (. ID. Ham
ilton. Ithaca Philip Creaser, Alma, lst
ward; Geo Soper, Alma, 2nd ward;
John c. Barton, Alma, 3rd ward; Rob
crt Irwin. Alma, 4th ward; Moses Bak-
cr, Lafayette; Stacy Lombard, New
ark; Ben Parker. New Haven; VIM. +.
Hill North Shade; Chas. Tabor, North
Star; Jacob VonThurn, Pine River {;
Walter A. French, Seville; Jas. Nc
Namara, Sumner; Chas Grubagh,
Washington David Ward, Wheeler; w.
p. Richards, ST. Louis, lst ward; Rich
ard Hughes, St. Louis. 2nd ward; ]. N.
Bonney. St. Louis, 3rd ward; Geo. w.
Long, St Louis, 4th ward; Hal. Ban
croft, Arcadia; Frank E. Holton, Beth
any; ID. w. c. Tiffany, Elba; Myron
Burton, Emerson; Clyde Cushman. Full
ton: Oscar Mitchell, Hamilton; David
Roush, Ithaca; w. w. Rowlin, Alma,
lst ward; Will ID. Strong, Alma, End
ward; Samuel F. Wilcox. Alma, 3rd
ward.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-10-01
FIRST LECTURE FRIDAY
Anti-tuberculosis Society Combines
With Ladies Civic Improvement
League

The first of series of lectures to be
given by Doctors 1. N. Brainerd and J.
N Day for the anti-tuberculosis society
will be given next Friday night at the
M. K. church. These lectures are given
under the auspices of the Ladies' Civic
Improvement league and will be free TO
any one. AS this is a mstter of much
public interest it is desired that there
be large attendance. The first lecture
will be given by DR.. Brainerd, his sub
ject being "The History and Etiology Of
tuberculosis. DIR. Day will lead the
discussion. The lecture opens at 7:so
p. m.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-10-01
DEATH OF MRS. JESSOp.

Mr.. and Mrs. w. K. Adams received a
message Saturday notifying them Of the
death Of the latter's mother, Mrs. Mary
r. Jessop, which occurred in Detroit
the rs. Mrs. Jessop visited her daughter
in this city last February and during her
brief stay here made many friends who
extend their sincere sympathy to Mrs.
Adams in her bereavement. Mr..
Adams attended the funeral in Detroit,
Monday.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-10-01

which the total administration per acre,
including fire patrol. amounts to only
one cent. the whole forest area of the
United States could be protected from
fire at a total cost of less than $4,000, 900.
This would save an annual loss of $780,
100000 for timber alone, to say nothing
of the enormous loss of life. the loss of
new tree growth, the loss of soil fertility,
the damage to river courses and ad-
iacent farm country. and the depreciation
in forest wealth and land values.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-10-01
RENDERED ASSISTANCE.

Mr.. and Mrs. Emerson Ross, OF I'm
ion, and Mr.. and Mrs. King. of Crystal,
are guests at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
E ]. Ross, of this city
Members of the local lodge of Re
beleahs. of which Mrs. Ross is a men,
Der. were at the scene of the FIRE early
Saturday morning, and assisted Mrs.
Ross in replacing the household goods
which were removed from the building.
Before they left four rooms had been
nicely settled
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-10-01
TO RELIEVE THE INJURED.

DR.. B. H. McMullen, surgeon for
the Ann Arbor railway on the north
ern division, gives out the statement that
in the future workmen who get hurt
on that road will be taken to the hos
pital in Cadillac instead of the Ann Ar
Dor hospital. The hospital will care
for all injured between Frankfort and
Owosso Edward Shorter, who was in
jured in the recent head-on collision
at Mt. Pleasant, is the first railway pa
tient in the hospital
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-10-01
CLASS OFFICERS ELECTED.

The class of 1909 at Alma college at
a meeting held Monday evening. elect
ed the following officers:
President. Miss Lois Fraker, of
Alma; viee-president Leroy Marshall, of
Marengo. Illinois; secretary and treas
urer, Harry A. Craig, of Sauft Ste.
Marie; Almanian reporter, Maynard
Cook. of Alma. There are ten seniors
this year, four boys and six girls
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-10-01

unpopular one, but if it is being en-
forced for the benefit of public health,
the authorities enforcing it are entitled
to not have their sincerity questioned by
intimations of spite work.
Continued on page eight.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-10-01

Ross loses 200 tons Of hay. all his grain.
three horses. his dairy equipment and
quite a quantity of farm implements.
He had $575 insurance The total loss
it is estimated will be from $1,000 to
$4,000. The dairy herd of twenty odd
cattle had been turned out into the yard
after milking and thus escaped destruc-
ton.