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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-03-18

reigme. and predicted the time wou Id
soon be here when one could 90 to
Bannister in southwest Gratiot and
there board a steamer for Grand
Rapids. Chicago. ST. Louis, New
Orleans or other southern cities. Mr..
Searle interspersed his address W ith
several good stories and was warmly
applauded at the close
The next speaker was introduced by
the toastmsster as a gentleman who.
while living in the Ninth congress
sional district, founS time to assist the
citizens of the Elever tn in their recent
congressional fight.
'Partisanship VS.. Individualism -
was the subject assigned the speaker
who, as ex-auditor general of the state
and editor of the Csdillacc News and
Express. had made the name. Perry
f. Powers known to all. That the
audience expected an interesting ad-
dress from Mr.. Powers was man ifest
by the sduaring around of chairs and
general preparation on the part of
the guests to get in position TO avail
themselves of every word the speaker
might saw. That they were not disap-
pointed was manifested time and again
bv the applause which greeted his re-
marks. In treating his subject Mr..
Powers referred to the second Lincoln
campaign and related an incident of
history in which Michigan citizen
contributed largely to the nomina tion.
The man referred to was Hon. Zacha-
Nriah Chandler and his word picture of
the events leading M to the with.
drawsl of the opposing faction was
easily the event of the evening Mr.
Powers after having Mr.. Darragh a
glowing tribute. closed bv saving
that no district in Michigan will send
stronger, more sincere and con-
sicentuous representative to the halls
of congress than Francis II. Dodds of
the Eleventh
The toast. ''Our Honored Guest. :"
was assigned Hon. Csyton L. Bailey
of Mancelona The speaker prefaced
his remarks with the statement that
he appreciated the honor accompanin z
an invitation to come $50 miles from
the northern part of the shoe shring
district to talk on anv subject, but
eenciallv so when IL was 70 respond 10
the toast assigned him. Mr.. Bailev
was sorry Mr. Darragh's term of Off ce
had exnired. he said the northern end
of the district would have been loval
to Mr.. Darragh as long as he wanted
the Office The speaker referred to
the fact that the convention sgste IN
was fast disappearing and we must
relv on gatherings similar to the
present for our political meetings of
the future. Mr.. Biiley then addr ess-
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-03-18
They Took Testimony.

Last Monday afternoon in Judge
Spinney's office. Fred Rohlan's testi-
mony was taken In the matter of
Edward II. Wolfe. administrator of
the estate of John G. Wolfe deceased
VS.. Michigan Sugar Co. Messrs. Stone
and Watson of Ithaca. appeared for
the plaintiff. while W. A Bahlke of
this city and representatives OF the law
firm of Shaw. Warren, Caodey &
Oakes of Detroit. appeared for the
defendant. Mr.. Rohlan, who was as
sistant superintendent at the Sugar
Factory at the time Mr.. Wolfe met
with the accident. which caused his
death. leaves Thursday of this week
for Berlin Ontario to assume similar
position with a sugar factory in that
city. hence his testimony was by the
consent of attorneys for plaintiff and
defendant. taken at this time.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-03-18
REPUBLICAN, HOSTS
Gather at St. Louis to Pay Honor TO
Ex.COngreSSman Darragh.
TEN COUNTIES REPRESENTED.
John C. watson POSTMASTER Republican
Club Organized.

The complimentary dinner rendered
Hon A. b. Darragh last Friday evening
was largely attended bv the republi-
cans of Gratiot county and in addition
thereto guests were present from
Charlevoix. Antrim, Kalkaska. Grand
Traverse, Mecosta. Clare, Isabella,
Osceola and Montcalm counties of the
Eleventh congressional district,
Guests began to arrive on the noon
train and from then until time to
enter the dining room there was a
continual stream of arrivals at the
Park House. where the dinner was
served. For years Mr.. Darragh has
been actively identified with the sue
cess of the republican marty. not only
in Gratiot county. but in the state
and nation as well For eight years
he has represented the Eleventh con-
gressional district in Washington. not
only with honor to himself but 20
the satisfaction and pride of the re-
publicans Of his home district. state
and nation. Nearly year ago Mr..
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-03-18

ing Mr. Darragh. presented him with
Masonic charm set with a halt
carat diamond, containing the various
cmblems of the Masonic fraternity
up to and including the 32nd degree.
The char m was the gift of his many
friends and at the close of the presen-
tation. the audience arose and
tsndered..Mr. Darragh an ovation he
will neven forget. Mr. Darragh was
visibly affected by the many mani
festations of love and esteem from his
fellow friends and. reighbors. but in
few words expressed his deep ap-
probation of the honors conferred upon
him.
At the close of Mr.. Darragh's re-
marks. the audience sang Auld Lang
Svne. after which Photographer
Whitaker took flash light picture OF
the gathering.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-03-18
DEER IN GRAI|OT Co..
ADMITS The SHOOTING
Deputy Sheriff Ennis Captures One Man
while Two Escape.

Friday, a deer, pursued by n hound,
was seen near Cedar Lake and again at
Vestaburg going in southeaste-ly
direction. Near evening it was seen
near the farm of j. w. Johnson, half a
mile north of Elm Hall. AT this point
the animal took to the river and waded
south nearly half a mile, thus putting
the dog off the track. Several from the
village got glimpse of the animal as it
remained in the woods just north OF the
Free Methodist church during the even
ing and night. But Saturday four sue
cessive shots were heard in the direction
of the church, which at the time were
believed to be sounding the death knell
Of the deer. During the day several
men and boys were searching the woods
for traces Of the animal, when VIM.
Wyeth came upon the carcass, which
had been dressed and left until . more
convenient season arrived for its re-
moval. Immediately Mr.. Wyeth tele-
phoned to the officers at Ithaca and
Deputy Sheriff Ennis drove over In the
afternoon and about s O'Clock with sew
eral other men stationed himself in the
timber to wait for the slayer. They
had been in hiding only short time
when men were heard tramping through
the brush coming directly toward the
place where the deer was hidden and
toward the officer, who, when the men
came close enough informed the one in
the lead that he was under arrest. This
happened to be Charles Wolfgong oi
Ferris township but during the excite
ment the other fellows disappeared in the
darkness and brush and escaped with.
out even being recognized.
Old residents say that live deer has
not been seen near the village for at
least twenty years and naturally its
appearance caused considerable excite
ment.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-03-18

Darragh. much to tho regrst of h Is
many friends, decided to retire from
active political life and of his own
volition withdrew from the political
canvass of 1908. The friends of Mr..
Darragh in Gratiot county, where he
has made his home for so many wears.
desired in some wav to express their
appreciat alton of services rendered, as
we'll as their love for the man with
whom.for years.t thew had been so.closely
associated. The complimentary dinner
above referred to was the result and
the dinner in all its various features
proved as successful as the many politi-
cal campaigns fought bv its honoref
guest.
During the earlv hours of the even
ing the 200 or more guests enjoved
themselves throughout the parlors and
corridors of the hotel. Music was
furnished bv Wesche's ten piece or
chestra from Saginaw and manv
an ola acquaintance was renewed and
the bonds of friendship streng ,hened
during the reception hours 1t was
after nine o'clock, when TO tho strains
of a march bv the orchestra. the
speakers of the evening. accompanied
bv the guests present from outside
Gratiot county. formed in line. and
marching down the stairway. entered
the dining hall and were seated at the
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-03-18
RIGHT 70 THE POINT.
President Tatt's Message One Of The
Shortest On Record.
FOR TARIFF REVISION
Congress Convened In Special Session at
washington Tuesday.

Congress convened in special session
ut Washington TUESDAY, The message
submitted bv President Taft was one
of the sShortest ever presented on
similar occasion and urged the neces-
ity Of revising the Dingley tariff law to
meet present day conditions. The
message is AS follows
ITO the senate and house of repre-
sentatives: l have con vened the con-
gress in this extra session in order to
enable it to give Immediate con-
sideratiop to the revision of the Ding
ley tariff act
Conditions affecting production.
manufacture and business generally
have so changed in the last twelve
years as to requie a resdjustment and
revision of the import duties i'm.
posed by that act. More than this,
the present tariff act with the other
sources of government revenue does
not furnish income enough to pay the
authorized expeditures BY july
next the excess of expenditures over
receipts for the current fiscal year will
equal 800. 900. 900.
Business Demands Immediate Action
"The successful party in the late
election is pledged to a revision OF
the tariff The country and the bust :
ness community. especially. expect it.
The prospect of a change in the rates
of import duties ALWAYS causes sus.
penson or halt in business because
of the uncertainty as 10 the changes
to he made and their effect
1T is therefore of highest impor-
tance that the new bill should be
agreed upon and passed with rs much
speed as possible consistent with its
due and thorough consideration. For
these reasons / have deemed the
present to be an extraordinary occa-
sion WITHIN the meaning of the con-
stitution. justifying and requiring the
calling of an extra session.
Tariff the Principal Business.
I'm my inaugural address ] stated
In a summary wav the principles
upon which. in nv opinion. the re-
vision of the tariff should procesd
and Indicated at least one new source
of revenue that might be properly
resorted to In order to avoid fu-
ture deficit. 1t is not necessary for
me to repeat what then said.
81 venture TO suggest-th that the vital
business interests of the country re-
uuire hat this session be chiefly de-
voted OF tho consideration of the new
tariff bill and that the less time given
to other subjects of legislation in this
session the better for the country.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-03-18

to the village of Glare AS the home of
the secretaries of two great politi cal
parties of Michigan. Dennis f. Award
and A X. Garfield. Mr.. Award. as
secretary of the republican state COM
mittee, with his many years experience
at the seat of political activity as
reading clerk In the lower house of
congress, was well qualified to talk on
the subject assigned him. Party
Politics" Mr.. Awards address was
full of wit and humor. From his
personal ASSOCIATION with Mr.. Darragh
at Washington, the speaker compll-
mented the guest of the evening.
saving that he was man whose Judge
ment and opinion was much sought
for bv his associates in congress ana
one who would no greatly missed by
the manv. who looked TO him for
council and advice. Mr. Award is a
firm believer in party politics and ad-
mired the citizen who, not shrink ing
his duty stood for what he knew to
be right. MIR. Awards address was
frequently interrupted by applause.
Michigan Nv Michigan was sung by
the guests with vim. while the or
chestra furnished the accom- paniment.
Hon. II. g. Smith was unable to be
present and his place on the program
was taken by Hon. Frank Hamilton of
Traverse CITY. Mr.. Hamilton is a
ready speaker. man thoroughly ac-
quainted with the politics of the
Eleventh congressional district and a
warm pers nal friend of Mr.. Darragh.
His remarks were we'll received and
his glowing tribute to ths guest of
the evening was the occasion of
tumultuous applause.
Modern Repuhlicanism was the
subject discussed bv Hon. Kelley S.
Searle. Mr. Searl referred to the
MANY achievements Of the Roosevelt
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-03-18
FRED ROHLAN GOES TO CANADA.


Fred Rohlan. one of Alma's popular
citizens. assistant superintendent OF
the Alma Sugar Co.. captain of the
city fire department. active member
of the Knights of Pvthias. Masonic,
Macabee and other fraternal societies,
leaves to-dav for Berlin. Ontario.
where he accepts the position of assis-
tant superintendent in one of the
large Canadian sugar factories.
Mr.. Rohlsn came to Alma nine
years ago and accented position as
day laborer on the 'centrifugals at the
sugar factory at Sl.75 Der day. He
has beer continuously employed at the
plant and when he quit, February lst.
nine years later, had by his faithful
work and close attention to details.
risen to the position of assistant super
intendent..at an annual salary of 81 500
per year. Mr.. Rohlan was captain OF
Alma's CITY fire deDartment and last
Saturday evelng he gave the members
spread at their parlors In the city
ball The members of the department
were all present and showed theil
regard for Fred when one of the boyl
on behalf of the department presented
Mr.. Rohlan with q hadsome hand grip.
Mr. Rohlan and family leave to-da,
for their new home. stopping en-routt
at Flint for q visit with friends. and
continuing their journey in time to
reach the city of Berlin early mex,
week. Mr.. Rohlan and family have
hosts of friends in Alma, who wisf
them success in their Canadian home
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-03-18
Sunday Morning Fire.

The shrill blast of the whistle at the
notified our citizens of fire which
proved to be in the room adjoining the
kitchen at the Wright House. The fire
department was soon on the scene of
action, attaching a line of hose to the
hydrant at Ellison's corner while Chief
Fishbeck and men with the chemical
appliances entered the building to find
the fire rapidly eating its way toward
the second floor. BY the aid of the
chemicals the flames were extinguished
without throwing water, but not until
damages estimated at $Ioo or more had
been DONE
The origin of the fire was first thought
to be defective electric light wireiug but
Mr.. Barron has proven that such was
not the case. Mr.. Barron says that Sat
urday night the floor of the dining
room had been dressed and oiled, and
that when through with the work the
oil soaked waste had been left by the
workmen on the window sill, where
coming in contact with moisture from
the storm caused spontaneous combus-
tion, which spread from the window sill
to the sash and wains-coting and was
gradually eating its way toward the
second floor, when discovered by the
cook, when going to the kitchen TO
prepare for breakfast.
The experience at tn, Wright House
should prove lesson to those using
similar substances to be careful and see
that all oil soaked waste is consigned to
the stove or furnace.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-03-18
To Locate In ithaca.

Leslie Reeves of Alma. has bought
the blacksmith shop of John Hitler.
located on Pine River street near the
Independent Elevator and took pos
session of the business last THURSDAY.
Mr. Reeves is an experienced horse
shoer and blacksmith and we'll known
in this vicinity. having worked for A.
Robb q Son two years. A year ago
he went to Alma where he has since
been employed in the shop of Chas.
Fishbeck. Ithaca Journal
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-03-18

la bles prepa red for these guests As
the last of the company entered the re-
puhlicans of Gratiot county iiled in
and took places at. the tables provided
for them and the order of exercises
was opened bv PRAYER bv hev. A. w.
Dodge of St Louis.
The comm mittee who had in charge
the decorations. as well as Mrs. w.
p. Andrews. landladv at the Park
House. are entitled to much credit for
the beautiful appearance of the dining
room. The tables were set in the shane
of a horseshoe. while two long tables
extended down either side of the room.
The speakers table was nc the small
end of the horseshoe and was decorated
with cut and potted flowers. strings
of colored electric lights were strung
through the center of the room, while
smilax entwined the cord from which
thov appeared. Carnations of various
co'ors occupied conspicious places on
every table until late in the evening.
when they were in most cases trans
fered to the coat lapels of those
present.
The menu. which was served in five
courses. was PROMPTLY served in
manner which reflected credit upon
the management of the hotel. The
menu was as follows
Fruit Cocktail
Bisaoe of Oysters
Celery Radishes
Pompano la Pommes
Olives Salted Nuts
Westphalia HaE. la Geelee
Cream OF chicken Escalloped Potatoes
Cabbage and Nuts with Mayonnaise
Creole Sandwiches
Neapolittine Ice Cream
Angel Food Sunshine Cakes
Fruit Cafe Noir
Cigars
Key West Domestic
Andrews Mineral Water
At the conclusinon of the feast the
guests squared themselves for the pro-
gram which was to follow The COM
mittee in arranging the program made
no mistake when they selected John c.
Watson of Ithaca as toastmaster Mr..
Watson appeared at home every minute
and his introduction of the various
speakers of the evening was appreciat-
ed by all present. He certainly prov
ed himself an ideal after dinner toast
master and his services will be in de
mand on future similar occasions
The first speaker of the evening was
Hon. Francis ii Dodds of Isabella
county. who chose as his subiect.
How the Tariff Should be Revised. :"
The speaker prefaced his remarks on
tariff revision with tribute to Mr..
Darragh as a friend. after which he
reviewed the history of tariff from
1899 to date. Mr.. Dodds stands for a
tariff revision according to ideas ex-
pressed bv the renublicsn uarty He
complimented the Dingley tariff bill
and for 20 minutes held the close
attention of the large assembly.
Toastmaster Watson. in introducing
the next sneaker paid compliment
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-03-18
Are GOing TO Build.

Last week Geo w. Moore and DR.. Z.
T. Lamb purchased of Frank Pollasky
the two lots located on the corner of
West End and State street. This is the
most desirable vacant residence property
in the city and the gentlemen are to be
congratulated upon their purchase. 1t
is their intention to erect a moderu
house on the lot as soon as weather will
permit. The purchase and improve
ments to be made thereon are in the
nature of an investment and shows the
confidence the gentlemen have in the
future growth of our city.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-03-18
Home From The South.

John Glass and wife returned Friday
from Texas where thew spent the
winter months. Mr.. Glass is in love
with San Antonio and considers that
the best of the many cities in the
one Star state. During their ABB
sence from Alma besides some time
spent at Hot Springs. Ark, they
visited at Dallas. Fort Worth. Corpus
Christi. and other Southern cities. Mr..
and Mrs Glass may return again next
winter but are happy now in the fact
that they are again at home enjoying
the bracing air of the Wolverine state.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-03-18

Third Ward Supervisor Clark Decker,
who left June l5, 1908, for Eugene,
Oregon. returned to Alma last week
Wednesday and will after disposing of
his interests here return with his family
to that thriving western city, where he
intends to make his future home. Mr..
Decker is interested in timber lands,
which as elsewhere are rapidly increas-
ing IN value. In February last the
government opened tract of land for
homesteaders and Mr.. Decker and son.
Pearl, who was with him, after carefully
inspecting the various claims left for
Strasburg, where the government land
Office is located, reaching that city on
Sunday afternoon at FIVE o'clock. They
Immediately went to the land office,
where they found one man alread y
waiting for the opening of the land for
homesteaders. which did not occur
until the following Wednesday at 10
O'Clock a. m. Mr.. Decker Immediately
placed Pearl in line and there was nc
time night or day until the following
Wednesday that one or the other was
II d in line. AS a result of their persis-
tency they secured the second choice OF
timber tract offered and when they left
Pearl had filed his claim to a quarter
section of land that will scale 5000, ,0O(
feet of fir and cedar lumber. Mr.
Decker reports the climate as mild, free
from extreme sudden changes as we'll al
electrical storms. S. w. Tinker and
son, Dudley, were in Eugene when Mr.
Decker started home and accompanied
him to the train to see him started.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-03-18
The MaSticOte Plant.

The sale of TIE Masticote plant as
made by Trustee johnson has been
confirmed by Referee in Bankruptcy
Lee Jvcelyn and w. M. Bancroft of
the firm of Bancroft. Ross & Sinclair
Co. of New Orleans, is now the sole
owner. The firm of which Mr.. Ban
croft is memher. are heavy manu-
facturers of ni i'll machinery. making a
specially of sugar cane machinery.
While nothing definite is known as
yet to the future of the Masticote
Plant. yet 10 is understood that Mr.
Bishopic will arrive in Alma some
time this week and commence the
preparatory work necessary to putting
the plant In working order.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-03-18
Board OF Trade Banquet.

At recent meeting os the Directors
of theAlma Board of Trade. COM
mittee consisting of q. f. Brown, W.
A. Bahlke and +. Z. Pollasky, was
appointed to perfect plans and arrange
details for banquet to be given at
some date early In the spring. The
committee will report to the full board
at a future meeting at which time
the date will be decided upon.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-03-18
Death Of Mrs. netzman.

Mrs. Martha Hetzman, an old re-
spected resident of Emerson township
died Monday, at the age of 75 years.
Mrs Hetzman was native of Eng
land and was born in that country
June Sth. 1888. She WAS the mother
of six children all of whom are living.
The funeral was held Wednesday at
the residence. Rev. Harry Grain of
Alma, conducting the service. The
interment took place in the Emerson
cemetery.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-03-18

Bert Mangus, who for sometime has
been substitute carrier on Alma r. +.
ID. No. 8, was last Monday appointed as
regular carrier on route number one
Mr.. Mangus appointment dates from
April LIST and he succeeds Mrs. Pearl
Thomas, who as substitute for Clark
Thomas has been on that route for the
past few week.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-03-18
Wedding NuptialS

Fred r. Derusha Of Arcadia, and Miss
Bessie I. Amy of Remus, were united
in marriage Saturday, March r3th at
high noon at the home of the brides
parents. Mr.. Oerusha is well known in
Gratiot county, where he has numerous
friends, who extend congratulations and
wish him and his bride long and
happy life.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-03-18
Married At WaIIa WalIa.

Orrin II. Tavlor, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Ray Tavlor of Alma, was, on
March 9Th. happily united in marriage
with Miss Iva NJ. Simpson. at Walla
Walla. Washigtonv the present home
of both bride and groom. Mr.. and
Mrs + J. Steward acting as brideman
and bridesmaid After the ceremony
delightful supper was served to
about twenty friends and relatives.
The evening was spent in dancing.
everybody reporting pleasant time
MIR. and Mrs. TavIor will make their
home in WalIa Walls. as Mr.. Taylor is
employed in W. IL. Steward & Son q
implement store at that place.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-03-18
REPUBLICAN CLUB.

During the reception hour the re
pnblicans of Gratiot county gathered
in the parlors of the hotel and organic
ed republican club The meeting
was called to order by j. N Mccall of
Ithaca. who briefly stated the object
of the gathering. The following
officers were chosen:
President-A. b. Darragh.
Secretary-C. r. Brown.
Treasurer-Alf. F. Crawford.
The president was authorized to ap-
point q committee on constitution and
bylaws. Membership papers. which
were circulated during the evening,
received 1aS signatures.