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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-21

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-21
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The Test of Time mad Prices

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-21

Great Possessions" by Mrs. Wilfrid
 Ward. (G. P. Putnam's Sons)
 Some discriminating readers who have had the pleasure of going through Great Possessions" might call it the English House of Mrth."
 The story deals with the romance, the mystery of an immense amount of money left in a will by Sir David Bright, dis tingulshed English soldier and prominent figure in London society. When he died, Sir David left the bulk of his immense
 fortune-he was killed in the Boer war not to his wife but to an unknown wom- an living in Florence, Italy.
 Of course, the wife was very much dis tressed to have to live on only S4ooO year while some person in Italy was rolling in the wealth of $100,0O0 per S6o days. The ill-treated wife, who until her husbands death, never really loved him, had a cousin who loved her who pro- ceeds to unravel this mystery, hoping he can and in the end of this interesting, well written story, the cousin succeeds. The unknown person had been mixed up with Sir David in India-so many mix-ups happen out there. writers tells us. When David was killed in battle two packets were mailed to two differ ent addresses; one for his wife the other for the unknown person" Of course, the packets were incorrectly addressed | hence the story of Great Possessions"
 The unknown person dying in Italy, the immense fortune is left to her daughter, Molly Dexter, who comes to London to have a good time in society and for a long period she does so. But she meets Sir David's wife-whenever that charm ing person has time from her prayers and tears-and as she happens now to hold in her possession a new will made just before the distinguished soldiers death which had been sent through a brother officers mistake to the un- known person at Florence-Molly Is in | a quandry.
 How she worked the matter out mem tally Or otherwise, after much suffering we learn from this very unusually good | book. Great Possessions is refreshing in it's style, composition and general | worthiness. It is one of the few books |
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-08-19
Took A Bad Fall.

Last Saturday afternoon Mrs. John
Murphy of this city, while trading at
the Messenger dry goods store had the
misfortune to fall down a stairway to
the basement below. Mrs. Murphy
was looking at rug fastened to the
wal over the stairway and unconscious
ly stepped off and fell to the bot
TOM She was immediately assisted
up the stair way and Dr. Bagley sum.
M oned. who relieved her sufferings as
much as possible after which she
was removed to her residence on Maple
ave. Fortunately for Mrs. Murphy
her injuries consisted only of a broken
bone in the left wrist and general
brusing mp of the entire BODY. Con-
sidering the distance she fell. it is
miraculous that she escaped without
more serious injuries.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-08-19
Asphalt MdStiCOte Fire.

The footing of a whistle Friday even
ing about 10 o'clock attracted the at
tention of our citizens, which heing. as
it was. Immediately followed by the
ringing of the fire bell and the blow
ing of the water whistle. aroused our
citizens to action to assist if necessary
in putting out the fire. wherever it
might be. Inquiry developed the fact
that the alarm was sent in by the
Asphalt Masticote Co.. and the entire
fire department was soon headed for
the plant. Fortunately the fire was
discovered early and the fire depart
ment soon had it under control.
The loss to the company was nominal
while the property threatened was of
such an intlamable nature that every
energy was put forth to keen it con-
fined to the small space in which II
was found upon arrival of the fremen.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-08-19
HAD A CLOSE CALL
Prof. F. E. West In Railroad Wreck on The
Denver q Rio Grande Railway.

Wednesday mornings mail brought
to this office copy of the Denver,
Col, Republican of Saturday last,
which contained an account of the
wreck on the Denver e. Rio Grande
railway, near a station known as
Hustled, thirteen miles from Colorado
Springs. Two passengers trains run
ming at terrific speed came together
head on and as a result of the
collision, ten men were killed and
upwards of 60 bladly injured.
Prof f. Z. West of this city was on
one of the illfated trains, which was
being drawn by two monster engines.
The Denver paper. for which we
are indebted to Prof. West. presents
two pictures of the wreck One shows
the wrecked engines and the other a
view of the passenger coaches. Mr..
West was riding in the front seat of
the first car that was not completely
wrecked, the car ahead of the one in
which he was riding being reduced to
kindling wood. With the execution of
one of the firemen all OF the killed and
injured were taken from the smoker,
indicating clearly that our fellow
citizen had pretty close call and An
experience he will not soon forget.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-08-19
A FAMILY REUNION.
The Guick Family Made Merry in this City
Wednesday

Wednesday, of this week the home
of G. n. Gulick. on Pine avenue,
was the scene of a very enjoyable
family reunion. About forty five
guests sat down to the long table,
which was placed out under the trees
and all did justice to the many good
things they found there. The pr:nci-
pal thing was a cake of very large
proportions. upon which was written
in red letters. ''Gulick Reunion,
Aug. Is. 90" =" This adorned the
center of the table. After dinner Mr..
Case called and took photograph OF
the company. All had very pleas
ant time and are thinking of max
ing 1t an annual affair. The
guests from out of town were
Joel Gulick of st. Charles, Ii. B. Gulick
and wife of McMinville. Tenn, Mrs.
Rachel Spear of Marion, B. f. Gulick,
d. c. Gulick, jeff Gulick, w. f. Gulick,
and Floyd Smith and their families of
Edgewood; Harry Gulick and family of
Rathbone, Jay Gulick and family of
Pine River, Arthur lies aud family of
Ithaca, Mrs. Eta Shultz and Mrs. Nettie
Arnold of Pennington, and T. j. Gulick
of Merrill.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-08-19
Items OF Local Interest.

NJ. Pollasky was in Greenville'
Wednesday.
Attorney James q. Kress spent Tues
day forenoon at Ithaca.
Ezekiel Arnold. of St. Louis, was an
Alma visitor, Saturday.
O. L. Convis went to Elsie, Monday.
and Durand, Tuesday.
Hon. T. A. Ely of Lansing, was in
tins community Thursday.
Miss Bessie Kellogg is spending the
day with friends in Ithaca.
Mrs. f. l.. Brown and children return
ed from Lake City this morning.
Mrs. John Borders of Ithaca, spent
Wednesday with Miss bessie Callihan.
Divine service on Sept. 18th. in St.
Johns church, at 10 a. m. and 7 p. III.
Z. E. Pettyjohn, of Miller Bros, is
enjoying his summer vacation this week.
Albert Buck of Detroit, spent Wed.
nesdsy with j. T. Swigart and family.
Ray Smith and +. E. Pollasky left
Monday for an overland trip to Jackson.
Miss Gala Follett is spending the
week with friends and relatives at Sher-
idan.
The Economy Shoe Store will open
Saturday and the public is invited to at.
tend.
Miss Margaret Kershaw. of Detroit,
is the guest of Miss Velma Sharpe, of
this city.
Mrs. Ed Hannah, of Ithaca, spent
Tuesday in Alma with her numerous
friends.
Miss Bernice Leplogle, of Grand
r ,pids, visited Mrs. Lizzie Ferris, last
week.
Miss Jessie Clark is spending a week
or ten days at the resorts on Little
Traverse bay.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. A. Chick are now
comfortably settled in their home on
Wright avenue.
Mrs. H. c. Richardson and children
returned to their home in Alma, Tues
day of this week.
Kev. y. w. Sldebotham, or Brooklyn,
will occupy the Presbyterian pulpit in
this city next Sunday morning.
The annual reunion of the Dunham
family is being held to-day at the home
of Mrs. II. n. Dunham in this city.
Geo. Rosencrans, wife and daughter,
Beulah, of Mt. Pleasant, We're guests of
w. II. Parr and family Tuesday.
Miss Gladys Pettijohn is entertaining
her cousin, Miss Marguerite Pettijohn,
of Topeka, Kansas, for few days.
The Misses Miriam and Martha Tinker
entertained about ten of their girl
friends Wednesday afternoon in honor of
Miss Estelle Hyman of Saginaw, who is
visiting them. Refreshments were serv-
ed OF the lawn.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-08-19
S[.L0U|S HONE COMING
Wednesday Sugar Beet Co.'S. Picnic
Day 5000 People Present.
ADDRESS BY PATRICK KELLY
Congressman FOrdney Addressed the Crowd
MOnday-GOV. warner Today.

The st. Louis home coming, adver-
tised so extensively of late, is now in
full swing and yesterday it is esti-
mated 5000 people were present to
enjoy the good time planned. The
crowd arrived bv rail. by auto. by
wagon and ny the aid of every con-
ceivable form of conveyance. In fact
this week all roads lead to ST. Louis.
stranger to st. Louis and the home
coming advertised, would upon his
arrival in that city think a street car
nival was in progress, In fact the
writer was informed by some of St.
Louiss business men that the home
coming had been merged into what
thew christened a preachers car
nival This title was evidently
given for the reason that st. Louis
popular pastor. Rev. Bussing, is
secretary of the citizens committee
that arranged the program. But he it
said to the credit of the management,
be it home coming or carnival"
that a more orderly crowd seldom if
ever has gathered together at such
an occasion in Gratiot county.
Upon arriving at st. Louis the
visitor is greeted by banners stretched
across the street bearing the legend,
Welcome Home, tiags bunting and
other patriotic emblems are profusely
scattered throughout the business
section. while the merry o-around.
the sea ride. the man with the niger
babies and the man with the red
lemonade and the toy balloon were
vociferouslv crying their wares. A
band. located at the intersection of
two business streets filled the air with
music, while the fortune teller and
sandwich sellers were kept busy
rsking in the nickles. A device bv the
means of which young men and their
small coins parted com pany was en-
ti:led "And her name was Maud.
Wednesday was the Sugar Co.'S. day
and crowd estimated at 5000
peOIle were III anu hIOuHu tuc COm-
pany's plant. Supt Hubbard address
ed the crowd after which Hon. A. b.
Darragh introduced Lieutenant Gov
ernor Patrick Kelly, who delivered a
non-political address. which was
thoroughly appreciated and heartily
applaued. Dinner was served ut the
plant and the farmers and their
families and friends were made to feel
at home by the Sugar Co. management.
The program this morning Is full
of interest to lovers of sport. while
this afternoon will he devoted to the
fraternal orders.
Friday will be pioneer dav while
Saturday will be devoted to sports and
a general good time incident to the
closing of the weeks entertainment.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-08-19
Armstrong Aids State.

The prosecuting officers are taking
another tack in their, efforts to secure
a visit in Michigan from Milton A..
DAILY, the wealthy Chicagoan, under
grand jury indictment in connection
with the prison scandal. Ex-Warden
Armstrong showed up in Jackson Sat.
urday for the first time in weeks, and
held a consultation with Assistant
Attorney General McGill, Attorney
Barkworth and Prosecutor Reece
1t was said additional af1idavits to
reinforce the states case were prepar
ed, but what they are is not made
public. They will be ready for pres
entation to Judge Lands at the hear
ing in Septem ber.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-08-19
Mrs. A. H. HOdQkinSOn Dead.

Last Tuesday night at about eleven
o'clock. death came to relieve Mrs.
A. Hodgkinson of all earthly pain and
troubles Born in New York state
near Watertown. December %. 1885,
she was married at Newton. Calhoun
county. Michigan, September 80. 1872.
to Albert Hodgkinson and with him
moved to Alma, over thirty years ago
Three children, Ed of Tenio. Wash.
ington. Florence of Pewamo, Califor-
MIA. and George of this city were the
result of this unoin. Mrs. HodRkinson
has for years been member of the
Baptist church and had lived con-
scjentious christian life. She will be
greatly missed by her numerous
friends and acquaintance throughout
Gratiot county.
Funeral services will be held to-
morrow. Friday, at 2:30 o'clock at
the First Baptist church. Burial at
Riverside cemetery.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-08-19
THE ALMA VAUDETIE
Was Opened to The Public on Mon
day Evening.
OVER SEVEN HUNDRED TICKETS
SOld-The Vaudette Is One Of The Best Family
Play Houses in The State.

Last Monday evening our citizens
were given their first opportunity OF
attending the Alma Vaudette the new
family theatre in the Vermuelen block
The crowd which blocked the side
walk and vestibule at the opening
hour was sufficient evidence that the
people appreciated the efforts of the
owner. Mr.. Charles Fishbeck. to fur
nish the citizens of this vicinity with a
modern and up. to.date plav house.
During the entertainment Monday
evening, a slide showing full size
bust picture of Mr.. Fishbeck was
thrown upon the screen and was greet
ed with long and continued applause,
as was also a unique slide which. when
first thrown on the screen, appeared
like crazy quilt, taking the form of
the letters of the alpha bet and chasing
one another over the curtain until they
assembled together and formed the
words Ladies will please remove, -
Upon the removal of the slide three
ladies wearing me-rv-widow hats
were shown and they at once COM
menced removing their head gear
aftoI which a row of men with their
fsces beaming with delight loomed up
in the rear of the place fomerly oc-
cupied by the hats. The series of
pictures called for long applause an d
the removal of all hats.
Mr.. F'ishb beck assures The Record
that none but first-class vaudeville will
be shown and the highest grade film
used If you wish to while away an
hour and at the same time enjoy a
thoroughly good entertainment visit
the Alma Vaudette.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-08-19
Attention S. S. Superintendent.

The time for our county Sunday
school convention is rapidly drawing
near. For the best results il is neces-
sary that the committee be in direct
communication with everv Sunday
school supperintendents Last year we
made a call for the superintendents
names but received only a partial list.
This year we want convention
that will exceed ANYTHING els of its
kind ever held in this county. All
superintendents please send their name
to ne at Pompeii. or to w. E. Hoxie.
Perrinton. Simply sign your full
name. address, ard name of Sunday
school on back of post card and mail.
without fail. at once
George II. Nos,
Co. S. S. Sec v.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-08-19
COUNTY FAIR NEXT WEEK.
Many Attractions Will be 0ffered-Air Ship
Flights and Races.

Everything points now TO a most
successful county fair and race meet
ing this year Arrangements are
about all completed for the big event
which opens Thursday and the officers
are leaving nothing undone to make
the fair success.
Probably the greatest attraction
secured bv the management and one
which the people will most desire TO
see is the big air ship which will make
a flight from the grounds of the fair.
Contracts were closed last week with
Prof. Charles A. Elliot to make a
flight from the grounds each day of
the fair. Starting from the certer of
the fair ground the big ship will rise
in the air and make circle around
the town returning to the place of
starting. This will be something
never seen in this section of the state
and every man woman and child will
want to see it.
A big list of entries is being made
for the races and some fine sport is
promised in this line Horses are al
ready arriving at the track and by the
latter part of the week. the stables
will be about all filled.
Prospects look bright for a fine list
of exhibits in every department.
Make preparations to come and stay
the whole four days and enjoy the fun.
Ithaca Journal
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-08-19
A Delightful Outing.

Glen Fisher returned to Alma last
Saturday with Mr. Richardson's Stod-
dard Dayton automobile, which he drove
from Albany, n. ", Mr.. Richardson
and family having taken the car for
their return trip from that point. Dur
ing the tour Mr. Richardson and party Wis
tied Lennox, Mass, Manchester, Yer
mont the White mountains, Poland
Springs, Maine, Portsmouth, n. H.,
Boston and scores of other cities in the
eastern states, returning to Albany from
which point Mr.. Fisher drove the car TO
Alma, and Mr. Richardson and family
took the r. r. to Saginaw.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-08-19
Death OF Mrs. Tinney.

Mrs. Caroline Tinney of 312 Euclid
Ave-. was stricken with paralysis
Monday, August 9th, and died FRIDAY,
August 18th. Mrs. Tinney would have
been 66 years old September 5th and
for long period of wears had been
resident of Alma. The funeral
services were held Monday from the
house and were conducted by Rev
Clamp. burial being made in River
side cemetery. One son. whose home
is in Lacrosse. Wis. and who was
present at the funeral. is left to mourn
the loss of loving mother.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-08-19
Gave A House Party.

Last Friday evening Mrs Francis
King entertained at her home on State
street in honor of her guests. the
Misses ANY and Harriet Walker of
Chicago, the Misses Smith of Phila-
delphia and Mr.. Francis Sweet of
Grand RAPIDS. Dancing to the strains
of music furnished by Davis Brothers
orchestra. together with refreshments
and social conversation caused time to
vanish quickly. An unusual good time
was enjoyed bv all present.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-08-19
He Proved To Be A Winner.

George Maier. the clothing merchant
who recently returned from an ex-
tensive trip in the west. has received
notice form the government that III
the land drawing at Occur d'Alene
Indian lands located in Idaho, he
drew number 1902. Mr. Maier is
already receiving the congratulations
of his friends. who wish Mr.. Maier
all kinds of success and hone that
number 1902 NAV mean to him one
of the best pieces of land in the res
ervation.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-08-19
Fred Kemp Arrested.

Fred Kemp. the we'll known livery
man of st. Louis. was arrested last
week Monday by Sheriff Convis and
brought to Ithaca on the charge of
violation of the local option law
Kemp was arranged before Justice
John W. Myers and the hearing was
set for August II. Bail was fixed at
$500. which was furnished bv John
Fields, a st. l. ouis merchant.
1t is claimed that Kemp has been
running 'blind pig and selling
liquor almost openly. Officers have
had Kemp under surveillance for some
time Ithaca Journal
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-08-19
MUST Be SEPARATE
Banks Must Keep Savings From Com.
merCial Accounts.
IS THE NEW STATE LAW
The Measure Becomes Effective In all MiChi'
gan September |.

Under the new state law which goes
into effect September /. all state banks
in Michigan will be required to make
a complete separation of their savings
and commercial departments. In a
general way the trend of the law Is to
safeguard the interests of savings de-
positors. The latter as rule are
persons who have. little business or
financial training and must depend
absolutely upon the integrity of the
institution and their forces. Com-
mercial depositors are just as generally
trained business men who are ac-
customed to looking largely after their
own affairs.
Speaking of the change. Acting
Cashier Earl r. johnson of the Grand
Rapids City Trust and Savings Bank
said to the Grand Rapids Evening
News: while at present this law
may be largely experimental 1t is the
logical outcome of the desire of all
banking departments to safeguard
still further the accounts of savings de-
positors by withdrawing the cash re-
serve held against these deposits to
an actually separable and examinable
balance. This will necessitate con-
siderable additional bookkeeping.
Under the old law fully 81 per cent of
all investments maze in the savings
department had to he real estate
mortgages. which feature is embodied
in the new law. Some additional rules
relative to loans on collateral security
have been made. The regulation of
investment now is a feature somewhat
secondary to their separation. but this
separation, together with the division
of cash reserves will occupy the time
of may general bookkeepers as Septem-
ber draws near.
Il believe the new requirements will
greatly facilitate examination into the
banks condition, as each day s
balances must contain detailed state
ment practically identical with the
sworn statement forms now in use by
the banking department. On the
whole the intent seems to be securing
of more detailed daily information
for the benefit of the banks as well as
the examiners. One result of the new
law may be the increase in reserves
for the maintenance of q nicely adjust
ed balance between deposits and loans
will be more difficult than now. A
number of hanks are preparing to
carry special reserves accounts from
which to make adjustment. All
matters pertaining to the commercial
department hereafter will require a
distinguishing mark and for the saw
ings as well, which In connection
with the additional entries required
will increase the bookwork probably
20 per cent in the average bank. In
view of the conservative methods of
Grand Rapids bankers / question the
need of any greater safeguards than
those in use. Still the new law will
do no harm and when we become ac-
customed TO its workings it will
probaly be of material assistance to us
all. -