Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-05-06
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with no fire protection. Then came
the imperative demand for larger
water mains and extensive branches
to which the council responded and
now residents in our suburbs sleep in
the enjoyment of lower insurance
rates and the assurance that it will
not be a dry town when the fire de-
partment arrives. Let us not forget
that our annual budget has been in
creased. but who would go back to the
squirt gun and pail brigade2
The extension of the residence dis
tricts has entailed commensurate ex-
tension of our system of cement side
walks, and thousands of dollars have
been expended for tbs purpose. on
petitions presented by property
owners, the abutting property paying
its proportion of the cost according
TO the ordinance for such cases pro-
vided.
We have asked for, demanded all
these things together with officials
and help to run them and the ap-
purtenances thereunto appertaining.
and now when bonds are maturing
and orders are due we decline to hand
out the shekels necessary to keep the
machiney in motion Granted that
the city hall needed renovating and
supernumeries eliminated from the
pay roll, the main contention remain
intact. we have had our ride on the
mrery-go -rounnd and do not want to
pay for it. We cannot with good
grace decline to do it aud save our
face.
Who are these aldermen? Our
friends and neighbors whom we have
selected to direct our municipal at
fairs. When they took their seats
thev neither became infalliable saints
nor did each take to himself seven
devils. They have taken to the coun-
Gil chamber the same ability, honesty
and good Judgement which directed
their private business and which com
mended them TO the electorate of the
city. and | believe are caring for the
clty's interests as we'll as any like
number which we might elect to-mor-
row. 1t ought not TO be necessary
to placard the council chamber as did /
the Leadviile church, PLEASE do not |
shoot the organist, he is doing his /
best. y Honor TO whom honor is due.
Now. honor bright, don't YOU feel
like adding hollyhock to this bouquet
for the council? Don't discourage
these faithful public servants lest they
a rashness like the COM
positor over In the printing office dur
ing our recent dispute with Spain.
who declared his intention to enlist
and when the editor commended his
replied, ''Oh it isn't so
much patriotism. but would rather
be shot than to try TO read any more
Of your copy.
Then there is our brand new mayor
as usual occupying one of the chief
seats in the synagogue. Tonight he has
a 2x4 smile that will not wash Oft
What's the matter with DR.. McClin-
ton? OF course he's all right, and AS
navor will continue to be so even
though all his official acts may net
slwavs meet the approval of all of us.
Oh. YES. l know he's democrat.
.he first TO grace the mayoralty of our
:ity, but he's Young and sensible
and he'll get over it Professional
men often make a success in business
Ind we're willing to take our chances
With the genial doctor. You know ,
when the baby swallowed nickel
md the anxious mother sent hubby for !
he doctor he brought along a lawyer {
aving. If there's nickel in il .
le III get it. - ,
The mavor is new to politics but we I
an trust him to press the right button
q municipal affairs more freqentlv 3
han did brother phv sician whose ]
atient had severe throat trouble and \
sked him, Doctor, you say mine is c
serious case: what makes YOU so c
ock sure I'll get wellg" why" (
eplied the doctor. statistics show
hat one in twenty recover aud [
lready I've lost nineteen - a
Now. gentlemen of the Board of b
rade. we enjoy the amenities and i
of civilized urban life: n
ney come hign but we can't keep a
ouse without them. Brick without s.
raw is lost art since Israel left v
gypt. And since there is neither Q
raft nor incompetency, so long as v
nr aldermen administer the city q
fairs prudently and according to /
ieir best judgement. let us with "
j good citizens agree on some reason le
Bile measure to paw the freight and I,
len walk mp cheerfuilv to the cap o
in's Office and settle
Give the new administration a "
Iuare deal. n
Mayor n. F. McClinton was the %
aSt speaker hpinO called mn as ona Of 4,