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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-03-11
DECISION RENDERED.
The County Treasurer MandamuS Suit
is Favorable TO the Supervisors
THE MANDAMUs IS GRANTED
Treasurer MunSOn VIII Through. Ms Attorney
Appeal the Case.

The long drawn ont fight between
the Gratiot county board of super
visors and County Treasurer Munson.
during which time the taxpayers have
been footing the bills. will go to the
supreme court for decision Judge
Gage. who recently heard the manda-
mus suit brought bv the board of
supervisors. has rendered his decision.
which in all the main points at issue
is favorable to the contention of the
board. The decision as rendered is
long one. covering 10 type written
pages. in which he clearly and con-
cisely sums mp his decision. that the
mandamus should issue as prayed.
This whole matter which has
dragged along now for nearly three
years and which. to all appearance, is
no nearer final settlement than when
started. is one that should have been
amicablv settled and never have
been brought into the courts. Mr..
Muuson has repeatedly told the writer
that If he and his bopdsmen were re-
leased from responsibility. he would
place the funds anv place the board
might direct but he did not feel that
he should be REQUIRED to put up
$780, 600 bond and then permit the
board to tell him where he should or
should not deposit the monies n
The Record believes that if the give
and take PRINCIPAL was put to work by
both Mr. Munson aud the board of
supervisors. the whole matter could
be adjusted and the county saved a
bill of expense that will surely be
incurred before the matter reaches
final decision in the courts.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-03-11

The Alma Realty Co.. who own the
Alma Opera House have secured the
services of c. F. Brown to manage
the house. The building has been
christened Realty Opera House.. and
NJ anager Brown has already laid plans
for extensive improvements in the in
terror of the building. The plans
in part are to remove all chairs from
the floor and in their place use opera
chairs which will of itself add greatly
to the appearance of the house as well
as add to the convenience of the
patrons In addition to ressating. the
entire interior of the house will be
redecorated. new stage fittings and
other much needed accessories acqulr
ed When finished, Alma Will have
an opera house capable of seating 800
people and up-to-date in point of
interior finish.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-03-11
Hearing From Home.

A Lansing dispatch says: The
Ormsbee liquor bill to repeal the
county local option law is in the dold-
runs. The flood of petitions and pro-
testations against it which have been
coming to the legislature the past two
weeks have had large effect on MANY
m embers.
A majority of the house liquor COM
mittee that has the bill in charge are
now believed to be opposed to it, The
bill NAV be allowed to die in the
committee archives. 1t is a good bet
that the bill has no show to pass the
house. although before the petitions
and protests began to arrive 1 Is
friends were claiming better than two
two-thirds of the house members for
it.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-03-11
new TELEPHONE COMPANY.
The HustIIng Farmers Of Emerson TOwnseip
VIII Install Their Own Telephone System,

Framers living on the st. Charles
load in Emerson township have or
ganized telephone company and will
have line of their own. Saturday
a meeting was held at the Office of
Attorney Jonh L. Matthews in Ithaca.
when the organization was perfected
and Incorporated under the state law.
The corporation will be known as the
st Charles Roadway Telephone
Company with thirty-three stock
holders at the time of INCORPORATION.
The directors elected are: Chas. II.
Reeves. Vim. Schaub, Eugene Reeves.
Daniel A. Davis and Claud Knapp.
The officers elected are: President.
Chas. H. Reeves: secretary, VIM.
Shaub treasurer. Vim. f. Reeves
The capital stock of the company
is 81. 800 divided into 100 shares of
SIS 90 each. OF this amount 1925 has
been subscribed and paid in.
When il came to deciding which
companv. the Union" or Bell
should be given the contract for
switching, there was something of
a hitch as some we're in favor of one
company and some the other 1t was
finally decided to have sealed bids
submitted. which was done with the
result that the Union company won
out and the new line will he con-
nected with the the Union switchboard
at Ithaca.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-03-11
MARRIED FORTY YEARS.
Supervisor VIM. T. Pitt and Wife Quietly
Celebrated Wedding Anniversary.

Thursday, March 4th, was the fortieth
wedding anniversary Of Mr.. and Mrs.
VIM. L. Pitt of Seville township.
Although this fact was not generally
known the news of it leaked out, and
on that day a number of relatives and
friends of Mr.. and Mrs. Pitt gathered
at their home to quietly celebrate the
event. They took possession by storm,
banishing Mr.. and Mrs. Pitt to their
comfortable chairs by the fireside.
And when the dinner hour was at
hand all were ushered out to table
loaded down with good things TO eat
Conspicuous among the many appetizing
things was beautiful wedding cake
made by Mrs. Ellis Potter of Sumner
township, and presented in behalf Of
the Sumner and Seville Farmers club,
of which Mr.. and Mrs. Pitt are active
members. The guests brought their
appetites with them and 1t was not long
before the big table was nearly cleared
of its goodly load. All too quickly the
afternoon slipped away and the guests
departed to their various homes. But
none left without the hearty assurance
of the pleasure and sunshine they
brought that day into the lives of their
host and hostess. Mr.. and Mrs. Pitt
also received many congratulations by
letter, post card and telephone.
Forty years is long space of life.
But none who have lived these years
have found life more pleasant than Mr..
and Mrs. Pitt. In that time both have
won a high place in the hearts of their
townspeople and many friends. And it
is an inspiration TO all to see them going
hand in hand down the western slope of
life, happy for the life that was given
them, and each a comfort and help TO
the other. The Record only voices the
wish OF hundreds of friends in congratu-
lating them for their many successes and
wishing them many happy, sunshinny
years to come.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-03-11
She Is Now Mrs. SaxtOn.

Miss IVY Holiday, a graduate of
Alma College commercial department.
and for the past two wears or more in
the employ of the Union Telephone Go.
as stenograper. was. at noon yesterday.
united in marriage with Mr.. ROLAND
G. Saxton. for sometime employed at
the Wright House as clerk. The
ceremony was performed at the BRIDES
home in the presence of the immediate
members of the two families. by Rev.
Grain of the PRESBYTERIAN church.
Miss Holiday has many friends in
Alma. who extend congratulations
to both her and her husband and wish
them long and happy welded life.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-03-11
TELEPHONE GO. WON
Suit Brought by Breckenridge Parties
Appeal to Circuit Court.
CASE WAS TRIED TUESDAY
Before Justice John D. Spinney, Who Held
Court In the City Hall.

That contract when signed be-
comes binding. REGARDLESS of any
verbal understanding. that NAV be
made at the time, was proven last
Tuesday afternoon. when the jury
brought in a verdict of S5. 90 apd costs
for the plaintiff, in the case of the
Union Telephone Co. VS.. G. b. Brush,
Breckenridge meat dealer.
The patrons of the Breckenridge ex-
change. residing out of the village. were
given rate of Si7. 90 per wear for tele-
phone service, with rebate of SOC
per quarter if paio on or before cer-
tain date. 1t seems that the office was
a commission one. and In order to in
crease the volume of business at the
agencv. the companv's representative
had verbal agreements whereby he
rebated his pairons an additional 50. 90
per wear. This rebate the agent took
from his personal commissions and
the company had no knowledge what
ever of any such an arrangement
being made. In the course of business
the company dispensed with the SER
vices of the agent. who had made the
verbal agreement and his successor.
when starting out to make collections
met with trouble. The patrons con-
tending that their telephones had cost
them only $1,000 per year. after
rebates had been deducted. while the
company claimed $15. 90, which was
the amount the signed contract called
for provided payment was made as
specified. The COMPANY brought suit
for two purposes, first, to make their
collections and second to test the
validity of their contract. The case
was called as above stated and a
jury. demanded by the defendant
which was secured in the following
named gentlemen: Malcom McClaren,
Decatur Coleman. Nathan Church, Ira
Bailey. Port Strubie and Isaac Russell.
George p. Stone of Ithaca. appear
ed for the defendant. while w. A.
Bahlke cared for the telephone COM
panvs interest. The case was hotly
contested. the attornev's waxing
warm in, their remarks and the case
going to the jury Mt 3:3O In the after
noon. After half an hours deliteratiou
the jury returned verdict in favor
of the plaintiff.
The case was Immediately appealed
to the circuit court. bonds in the sum
of $50. 90 being signed by Myron
Hypholite as surety.
While IS. 90 is the amount at stake
in this case, vet the principal involv-
ed is one of great value and the fu-
tnre progress of the case will be
watched with much interest by all
who believe a contract. when signed,
is binding to both parties interested.
verbal understandings Notwithstanding.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-03-11
Entertained AT Dinner.

Mr.. and Mrs. Butterfield delight
fully entertained In honor of their
friend, Miss Van Riper of Dansville.
on Monday of this week.. The ladies
were requested to be present at 1000
o'clock. The gentlemen to come at
III 100 O'Clock. Each guest found place
at the table by place cards. which.
upon being read. found stunt named
for everyone present. This. of course,
caused a great deal of amusement.
The hostess informed us that we were
to receive a prize if we guessed the
answer to her dinner. We all of one
accord thought it very fitting. but ope
guest had happy thought as follows:
All articles placed before us COM
menced with the letter 3D." A verv
original borometer was presented by
Mr.. Butterheid in an entirely original
manner, to the winner. "A. Guest.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-03-11
WILL COME TO ALMA.
ST. Johns Parrish Have Secured Rector
In Rev. Ryan.

Sunday, February 2sth. Rev. Ryan
of Novar, Canada. occupied the pulpit
of st. Johns church. The reverend
gentleman so pleased the church men,
bership that call was extended him
and the same has been accepted and
Mr.. RYAN is expected in the city in
time for services Sunday. March IA.
Rev. RYAN is young man of pleas
ing address and comes to Alma highly
recommended by Bishop Williams,
His father has for years been rector
in charge of the parrish at Wallace
burg. and the son. following n his
fathers footsteps. has been for some
years in charge of one of the Episcopal
missions. with heaquarters at Novar.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-03-11
ALMA DEFEATS LAKEVIEW.
And Dope Would Place winning High School
Ahead of Normal Team.

In fast game of basketball
played in thescollege gym Friday even
ing. Alma high school defeated Lake
view bv the score of 30 to Is. The
first half was practically even hut in
the second Alma ran away from the
visitors. The locals won out princi al
ly on their clever team work Aim a
are jubilant over the VIC
tory from the fact that earlier in the
season Lakeview held the Mt. Pleas
ant Normal first team to 81 to 10
score.
The lineup was:
Alma-Wood. Kress. forwards Hage-
dorm. center: Adams. Montigel, guards
Observation-Disclosures. Chsrnlv
forwards: Frazer, center: Youngman.
Bale, Forsythe. guards.
Baskets-Wood 8. kTess @. Hagedorn
2. Hummiston 3 fouls Hummiston s.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-03-11

Elsewhere in this issue W i'll be
found the advertisement OF an auction
sale of the personal property of Mr.
Ell Beeson. This sale will he one of
the largest held this spring com
prlsing, as it does. "a large list of farm
stock. indictments. grain. hay. etc.
Mr.. Beeson and family expect to
spend the summer la the western
states attending the Seattle exposition
and viewing sights of interest to
those not familiar with the beautiful
scenery OF the west Mr.. Beeson may
make that western country his future
home hence the safe advertised for
Thursday. March Is.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-03-11

w. L. Naldreth of the Alma Grain
Il Lumber Co. spent last week in the
state of Pennsylvania. He returned
Saturday night and reports business
good. At Pittsburg the Milling Co.
have established a distributing station
for the western part of that state and
are slredy shipping car loads of mill
products To that city. Mr.. Nsldreth
looks for good business during the
summer months from agencies started
during the recent trip in the east.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-03-11

The committee having in charge the
complimentary dinner, to be rendered
Hon. A. b. Dsrragh at the Park
House, st. Louis. have arrangements
completed and one of the best of times
is promised those who attend. Plates
will be laid for 225 guests. Wesche's
famous Saginaw orchestra will be
present throughout the evening and
among other numbers will furnish the
accompanment to America. which
will be presented by male chorus of
225 voices. The program is replete
with good things. while the menu.
would tempt the appetite of king
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-03-11
Entertain Their Friends.

In response to invitations issued bv
Mesdamcs. Q l.. Convis. Vern Wright
and Vim Young. Twenty-Five guests
assembled at the residence of Mr.. and
Mrs o. l.. Convis. last Monday even
ing. and enjoyed the evening only as
Alma gatherings can. Refreshments
we're served. toasts resnonded to and
music furnished curing the evening
bv a male Quartet All uresent re-
port genaine good time
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-03-11

The chicken pie supper at the
PRESBYTERIAN church last evening was
the success of the season. The affair
was in charge of the men of the
church and congregation who. attired
in white cans and aprons. served the
supDer in a manner that reflected
credit upon themselves and caused
wives and sweethearts to gaze with
admiration. AS result of the even
ing's entertainment. fifty dollars was
added to the church finances.
The men were ably assisted in the
kitchen by the ladies' Of the church
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-03-11
MAY Come To Alma.

Bernar McFadden, known to fame as
the editor of Physical Culture, and who
is now in possession of the Phelps Sani-
torium property at Battle Creek, has
been in Alma recently, inspecting the
sanitarium buildings, with view to lease
or purchase. Mr.. McFadden, it is
said, is making good at Battle Greek
and should he decide to come to Alma
and open the sanitarium, would receive
warm welcome from the citizens Of
Alma.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-03-11
A Happy Surprise.

A number of the friends Of |. s. Fink.
the populur deputy postmaster, ascer-
tanned in some manner unknown to him
that last Tuesday was his birthday, and
they arrangedla surprise on him for that
evening. That they succeeded. the
guests claim. but Ike won't admit. But
be II a surprise or not, genuine good
time was had Refreshments were
served and FIVE hundred and hearts
played, and the evening proved only
too short FOR the good time all enjoyed
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-03-11

Charles Mitchell, accused of breaking
into Pollasky's fur house. is having his
examination this forenoon before Justice
spinney. Prosecuting Attorney Ever
den is caring for the peoples interests
and the prisoner will undoubtedly be
bound over to the circuit court.
Floyd Glass and family moved into
their new home Monday Of this week.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-03-11

Alma experienced a sleet storm Tues
day and Wednesday that greatly inter
fercd with travel Telegraph aud tele-
phone companies suffered as a result Of
the storm and Wednesday none but
local wires were at work out Of Alma.
There will be tish pond At the supper
to be given by the St. Mary's Altar
society next Tuesday night. and there
will be Inn for old and young
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-03-11

The entire republican village ticket
was elected at Ithaca last Monday by
substantial majorities. Fred Van Bus
kirk is the new village president.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-02-07

1 est of the tough His list comprised settoes with Jim Hall, Jim Fogarty the jaw-breaker; Owen Sullivan, Micl ! Dooley, Peter Jackson. Joe Choynski ] Billy McCarlhy, Tom Lees, one time champion of Australia; Jack Ashton ] Billy Smith and the giant Joe Me ! Auliffe. Jack Johnson had been mali- ing his living with the gloves eigh, years and had fought more than sixty battles when he slammed Tommy Burns at Sidney. last Christmas night -. :. Slayin's First Battle.
 ] Paddy Slavin's first battle in this
 country was at Hoboken with Jack kilrain, and he fairly lcaped into prominence by his nineround victory
 and had figured in twenty contests
 before his American debut. meeting such customers as Mick Dooley, Buff faIo Costello, Jim Fogarty, Jack Burk
 Joe 'McAuliffe and Jem Smith. Joe ChoEnski came within an ace of put ting Bob Fitzsimmons away at Bos- tion but he was an oldtimer i'll so far as experience was concerned even at that time and the bout took place back in '9i He had drawn on the gloves more than thirty times and had met, among others, George God frey. Billy Woods, Joe Goddard, Owen Sullivan, Mick Dooley, Jim Corhett. Frank Glover Jim Fogarty, Jack Fal- lon and Denny Kelliher.
 l Charley Mitchell's Record.
 1 Before Charley Mitchell fought Cor nett ut Jacksonville for the champion ship, he had been in the game six teen years and had engaged in over forty contests. When Peter Jackson fought that memorable 61 round mo- contest affair at Frisco with Jim Cor
 bett, he had been collecting purse money for ten years and had fought twenty-five bouts. The same practi- : cally was true of Jim Hall. The most important battle of his career was with Fitzsimmons at New Orleans but he had engaged in over thirty bouts in this country, England and Austral- ia before that night. The first real Important bout Maher took part in was with Fitz at New Orleans. Peter was characterized at the time as a
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-02-07

blg, green younsster but green as he was, he had fought fifteen times be- fore and came so near making Fitz do the little Memo act that those who had bet on Bob had momcntary attack of the palsy. It is true that some heavy weights develop faster than others but, it will be hard to find an instance in modern ring his tory where a top-notcher was made over night. All those who attained prominence did so by hard work in the ring and they were obliged to take many q nasty wallop en route.
 Promoters Successful.
 IL may be of interest to those who pay any attention to boxing to know that things have been breaking nicely for the promoters in this neighbor- hood. The clubs scored another vic tory when three judges Of the Court of Special Sessions decided that it was legal for an athletic club to re- ceiye money from it's members for the priyiledge of witnessing a series Of i bouts. Also that by members" was meant any persons who made appli- cation for membership, even though the applications were signed the night of the contests, That sure is gliding some. It was Ill the old case against the Washington Heights A. C., that has been dragging along since last March. The judges who handed down the decision were Zeller, Wyatt and Olmstead. If they could have heard the nice things that were said about them by the patrons of boxing In this city, 1t probably would have male them vain. After Manager Lewis of the club had been examined. two de- tectives were called. They testified thay had bought tickets but admitted that before paying their money and receiving the ducats, they were oblig- ed to register and sign an applica- ton blank. The kindly judges de- liberated and then dismissed the case, ruling that the law had not been violated.
 Clubs Are Reputable.
 In the case of the Dry Dock A. C., Magistrate Barlow said that In all cases In which the name of the mem ber or applicant was not written
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-02-07

thereon, he would rule that blank tickets were prima f3ciii evidence that the admittances Were not made In good faith within the meaning of the law and as evidence that the law had heen violated. All of which makes II very easy for the first class clubs as they are conducted today. There IS no such thing as walking up to the box offices, laying dowu a five dollar note and buying q ticket like you would il you were going to the theater. And even with the decisions ill their favor, the clubs are hecon- ing more strict than they were before They know they won't be molested of they keep within the law and they have had too much trouble i'll the past to endanger their lease on life by stepping over the bounds.
 Among the WrestIers.
 With Yousiff, Mahmount, Seigfried, Gotch and .he Frencbman Rouen now in this country and Hackenschmilt threatening to come oVer the Wrest- ling game should be lively this win ter. Tom O'Rourkc's champ Joe Ro2- CTS has decided to cut-iI aud the old time manager says he will take on a match with any of the talented quin- tctte and bet q snug sum that Rogers can beat any of them. At that, the night Seigfried met the three men at the Garden, O'Rourke had a bundle of century notes strapped around him that you couldn't put in baggage wagon. Just say for mo that we'll Wrcstle this German Oak winner take all," bleated Thomas. That isn't much nourishment for loser and If we can't beat Seigfried we don't want a cent" Mir. Rogers will have quite a job on his hands If he takes on the German. He hasn't shown enough yet to make us believe he can defeat the new arrival.
 BILL BLUNT.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-02-07
Church of Christ.

Corner Sixth and Beech (. (. Clinc. minister At morning hour the pastor will present the teaching of the Savior on the use of property, At night he wilt present on the black board the two Covenants in outline. The C. r.. will meet at G30 and be led by Miss Minnie Maui. Mir. ". IT. Logan of Louisville, Ky, will sing q Holo in the morning service and also at night No one should fail to hear this celebrated tenor singer