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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-01-06
MARRIAGE LICENSES

George Define 81. Bethany: Clara
Scharp 20. Hiilsdale county
James E Cambell %. Seville; Myrtle
A DenniS2S Arcadia
Louis G Fisk "a. st Louis; Louella
Taylor 40. Arcadia
Fred G Babcock 23. Forest Hill:
Lillian B Markham 10. Forest Hill
william Brice 10, North Shade: Lens
Abbott 81. North Shade
Addison DeMott 90. Washington
Ruth Brattin 1s. Washington
Rudolph p Noack 25. Emerson
Peona P Walker 1S Bethany
Monroe Thayer 81. Bannister, Hattie
Moore %. Chabin. Mich
Milton Davis 30. Sumner; Edith
Peters 27. Ionia
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-01-06
LOCAL HAPPE N|NGS

The supreme court handed down
decision declaring unconstitutional the
law enacted by the legislature last win
ter providing for appeals from the
equalization between townships as fixed
by the boards of supervisors. This law
known as act No. 292, provided for the
appointment of committee of appeals
in case a supervisor was not satisfied
with the equalization as fixed by the
board, one member to be selected by
the supervisor making the appeal, one
by the board and those two to chose a
third member. The case decided was
the one brought from Bay county and
two other cases from Manistee and
Muskegon counties were also presented
to the court.
Mr.. and Mrs. 1. F. Hilsinger delight
fully entertained party OF Elwell
young people at their home in st. Louis
on New Years day. The following
guests were present: The Misses
Blanche Pugsley, Lena Wiley, Laura
Mallory, Pearl Newcomb and Fern
Dick and the Messers John Mclaughlin,
John Mallory and Clifford Gee. Sew
eral who were invited were unable to be
present, but those who were, the day
was glad beginning to new year.
Carl Delavan, who has been appointed
substitute mail carrier and clerk at the
postoffice, received his first experience
during the holiday week. Carl will
prove a popular man on any of the
routes.
Fred Swinehart and bride from Cedar
Rapids, Iowa, spent few days of last
week at the home of Mrs. NJ. j, Fraker,
1913 Grover Ave. Mrs. Swinehart was
formerly resident of Alma.
Miss Mary Mcnamara and Richard
Goggins who have been spending the
holidays at the home of Dan Goggins
and wife returned to their home a
Madoc, Ont, Monday.
Mrs. George Carter of Denver, mother
of Mrs. H. l.. Grain, arrived in Alma,
Friday morning and will make her
home for the winter with Rev. Cram
and family.
Misses Media Richardson and Rebebah
Francisco, who are attending the Spring
Arbor Seminery spent the holidays with
the latter's mother, Mrs. +, Francisco
Friends of Mrs. NJ. A. Medler, who
was operated upon at the Chicago
hospital. Chicago, Dec, 30, will be
pleased to know that she is improving
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. McClaren and
daughters, Misses Bertha and Annetta
were guests of j. Alverson and wife a,
Ithaca over New Years.
Miss Jessie Sanborn, nurse al
Brainerd hospital, left today for weeks
visit with her parents at Lansing.
The w. @. Il. U. will meet with Mrs
Rule, 10 F.. Superior ST., Saturday
afternoon, Jan. 8, at 2:30.
Mrs. Nettie Shffier left today for @
weeks visit with her daughter, Mrs. l.
Carl at Elwell.
A. +. Burkhead has been quite sicl
for the past week with neuralgia.
Mrs. Wright of Lansing is expected
in this city next Tuesday.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-01-06
Mems Contest

Music. Etude. Wollenhaupt-Mis iss
Mabel Reed
Prayer
Grafton. Oneness - Adelbert H.
Lindley
Music. A Winter Lullaby, Dekoven
Miss Hazel Bahlks
Grafton The Battle Ground of the
Nations Stanley A. Graves
Music, Would Ye Gain the Tender
Creature. Handel-Mr. Frank Auder.
son
Grafton, The Beacon Light of Men
Hurd A. Drake
Music, Etude, Rubenstein, Miss
Theo. Amsbury
To meet the expenses of the oratori-
cal association. a nominal adm ission
fee will be charged at the door,. The
public are invited and it is hoped
that they will manifest their interest
by their presence
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-01-06
AUCTION SALE

Bert II Failing of Emerson town
ship advertises for January IL, a large
sale of farm stock. implements etc, at
his farm four miles east and four miles
south of the Alma Sugar factory cor
ners. Thirteen horses. 13 cows, 80
hogs, As sheep, 1900 bushels grain.
farm implements. etc. will be offered
for sale Free luch at noon. Both.
Auctioneers, Rowell, and Helman will
be present ana ladies are especially
invited
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-01-06
NEW YEAROPENHOUS[
Al The Free Reading Room Last
Saturday..Large Attendance
STATEMENT BY MRS. KING
Musical Program During the Afternoon
Room Well PatrOnzed During Year

New Years dav the members of the
Civic League held open house at
the Free Reading Room Fifty or
more were present to enjoy the pro-
gram prepared for the occasion. An
exceptional interesting statement of
the first years work of the reading
room was presented by Mrs. King.
which we are glad to reproduce for
the henefit of our readers Mrs King
said:
Although many of the Alma people
have from time to time spoken of a
wish to see free reading room estab.
lished IN the towp. the wish. so far
as We know, never took definite form
till year ago last December. when at
meeting of the Civic League. held on
the eleventh of tnat month. steps were
taken to rent and furnish a room for
the purpose. On the first of JanuaIy
1909, one year ago TODAY this room
was thrown open to the men and boys
of Alma. A large number of periodi-
Gals and several daily papers had been
subscribed for and about 38 books
were on the shelves. A very energetic
committee on subscriptions collected
during the year a sum amounting to
about $500 sufficient to cover all ex-
penses up to this time. The average
attendance during the year has been
highly satisfactory, especially during
the last few months, an average of
forty day being m aintained during
some weeks
Gifts OF books have been received
from time to time. till the total num-
Der now available is about 2S3. Re-
freshments have been.served occasion
ally during summer and winter. and
lately, some form of entertainment
has been provided. also through the
efforts of Mr. Locker. During the
week. bafore Christmas the reading
room was open practically all day in
order to allow those who were doing
Christmas shopping TO rest and warm
themselves.
This short account of the progress
of our reading room sounds almost
like report, but it has seemed to me
that these details might be of interest
to those acquainted in this room today
The response of the residents of this
town to the requests for support of
the reading room, have been most
generous and the members of the
League wish to express publicly and
in this place, their warm appreciation
of this generous citv We have in
mind many improvements in our
management of the room. such as
indexing of the books, in order.
eventually to be able to loan the books.
better furnishings from time to time
and arrangement for rest room, In
connection with the reading room, for
wives of farmers, with their children
From all those, who use this room,
we should he glad of suggestions any
time. We feel that the first years
life of the room has been well worth
while and we wish all who frequent
this place very Happy New Year
Louisa Y. King
Vece-Pres Civic League
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-01-06
ROY PHILLIPS MARRIED
Popular Alma College Student And
All Around Athlete Married
AT Ndrlette.

Roy Phillips. who during the fall
sang at the Alma Vsudette ana. who
Is wellknown rs an athlete was mar
ried during Christmas week at Mar
lette to Miss Mabel Burke, Roy is in
his Junior wear at the college and is
back delving into his studies with
an energy born of determination to
Law the foundation tor his life's future
work. Roy's, many friendes extend
congratulations
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-01-06
AUCTION SALE

One of the big acution sales for 1910
is advertised in this weeks Record by
I Knapp. at his farm one ard a
half miles east and two and a half
miles south of Alma The sale is billed
for Friday. January Ia. Read the
advertisement
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-01-06
BURIED AT ALMA

The remsins of Mrs. Caldwell arriv-
Ell in Alma New Years Day ac-
companied by Rev and Mrs. Morrice
Grigsby of Paw Paw. Services at the
gave at Riverside cemetery. were con-
Quoted by Rev H. L. Grain
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-01-06

Frank Gilkens is caller at Riverdale
today.
Frank Hurst is business caller at
Ithaca today.
Mrs. e. R. White is calling ON friends
at st. Louis today.
Mrs. W. w. Stopple is calling on
friends in Saginaw today.
Mrs. Ray Madden is entertaining
Mrs. Maude Rowland of st. Louis
today.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-01-06
AUCTION SALE

W W Pike advertises an auction sale
of farm tools, stock. implements. etc. :.
for January IL. Mr. Pike is going
west and this sails cleans up personal
pcoerty Remember the date and read
the advertisement elsewhere in this
paper
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-01-06

Hiel Clark and wife of St. Johns spent
New Years with the formers parenta,
T. j. Clark and wife.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-01-06
Women's Contest

Women's Contest
Valse Imppromptu. RAT, Misses
Gray. Beilby. Mckinney and Burton
Prayer
Grafton. APlea for heChildren-Miss
Agness Redman
Grafton. The American of Today
Miss Mabel Reed
Solo, Oh HOLY Night. Adams Miss
Leora johnson
Grafton, The Friend of the Friend
less Boy--Miss Pearl Huber
Grafton. Joshua r. Giddings-Mrs
Laura Seebring
Solo. Never Winter but Sang of
Nav. FteAkf Miss Katherine Devries
Grafton. A Hero of the Far North
Miss Nina Shoecrsft
Prelude Z flat. DeKoven-Miss Beat
rice Gray
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-01-06
ORAIOR|CAL CONTEST
WOmdn'S Contest Occurs Monday
Evening at College Chapel
PROGRAM GIVEN IN FULL
The List Of Judges Represent Men and
women Interested in 0ratory

With the openine of the secoud
term much interest.-in oratory and
debate at the College is manifest
Within the next ten days three
preliminary contests, looking toward
inter. collegite events will take place.
The first of these. the Women's Ora
torical contest occurs Monday evening
In the chapel. The five contestants
have spent much time in preparing
orations--and arc determined that the
victor shall earn her laurels. The
Mems Oratorical Contest occurs on the
Thursday following Here there are
nut three entries but the spirit and
determination of the contest is not a
whit lessened on that account Mon
day, January 18th. the date for the
lnter-society debate. the cup DEBATE"
as we have been accustomed To call it,
Zeta Sigma IN this debate clashes with
Phi Phi Alpha. over the proposition,
Resolved. That the United States
should establish progressive income
tax, constitutionalitv conceded
The winners of the two oratorical
contests will represent the college in
the state contest to be held at Lansing
Friday. March 4. The teams debat.
ing the income tax Will, early in
April, argue the same question with
Hope and Olivet colleges. The voca
and instrumental departments have
furnished musical numbers for all
three evenings. thus adding materially
to the programs
The judges on thought and com.
position for the Women's contest are
Rev. w. Fl. Long. Mt. Pleasant: j.
Lee Potts, ESQ.,, Ithaca; and Miss
Mary o. Eddy of the college faculty.
The judges on delivery will be Mrs.
Francis King. Prof. F. E. Ellsworth
and third person not vet selected
The Judges for the mems contest
are, on thought and composition. Rev.
W. X. Spencer, Ionia; Rev. A. w.
Johnstone. Cadillac; and Rev Harry
l.. Grain and on delivery Messrs L.
A. Sharp, W. A. Bahlke and d. l..
johnson The programs are as follows
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1910-07-11
COTTON REPORT
Shows Favorable Progress In Texas
and Oklahoma.

New Orleans, La, July 10.-The
Times-Democrat will tomorrow pub
fish the following summary, based on
reports of its special correspondents,
concerning the cotton crop of 1910:
The reports indicate favorable pro
gress in the states of Oklahoma and
Texas and distinct deterioration
throughout the remainder of the belt.
In the ives. the fields are as a rule
clean and well worked. A general
rain would. prove beneficial.
East of the Mississippi river and
in the states of Louisiana and Arkan-
sas continuous and excessive rainfall
has multiplied the farmers Difficult
ties, resulting in deterioration over
large areas and greatly increasing the
Importance of seasonable weather
henceforth and of the late frost.
There has been some abandonment
of cotton, acreage, but insect activity
appears 20 have been largely confined
to previously infested districts.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1910-07-11
IS
SUSP { N[)E[)
GOVERNOR HARMON OF OHIO
SUSPENDS MAYOR ATHERTON
OF NEWARK FOR FAILURE TO
DO HIS SWORN DUTY.
(Herald Specially

Columbus, Ohio, July 11.-Mayol
Atherton of Newark will be suspended
from office today by Governor Har
mon,N as a result of the lynching oil
Carl Etherington, the dry detective
who was taken from Jail and lynched
by mob. The governor spent Sun.
day in Newark and is said to be con.
WINGED that the lynching could have
been prevented if the mayor and Sher.
iff Linke had done their duty
Governor Harmon announced at
noon that he had decided to suspend
Mayor Atherton of Newark on the
grounds of gross negligence of duty.
Charges of like character will also
be preferred against Sheriff Linke.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1910-07-11
THREE IVES
ARE LOST
MIDNIGHT EXPRESS ON NEW
YORK CENTRAL CRASHES INTO
FREIGHT CAR DOOR NEAR
POUGHkEEPSIE.
(Hera1d Specially

Poughkeepsie, N. Y, July 1.-THE
| Midnight Express on the New York
Central railroad was wrecked at an
early hour this morning near here.
The locomotive pulling the fast ex-
press struck an iron bound car door
that dropped from a freight train,
and left the track. Engineer Fendell
jumped and received injuries from
which he died shortly afterward
Fireman Holmes was fatally scalded,
and Baggageman Ray was found dead
in his car. Despite the fact that the
wreck delayed the train, on which
Jack Johnson was a passenger, some
three hours, sixteen thousand negroes
welcomed the prize fighter at the
station. The police refused the ne
groes permit to use a band or
parade in welcome of Johnson. Also
all speech-making was prohibited.
Johnson will begin an engagement in
vaudeville this week at $4,000 per
week
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1910-07-11
CHILDREN TO Be BARRED
From Seeing Jeffries-Johnson Fight,
According to Announcement
Made Today.
(Herald Specially

New York, July 1.-THE com
-panies controlling the pictures of the
day that the pictures would be eX'
hibited only from the stages OF. the
aires from which children had been
barred. 1t is further announced that
women may attend if they so desire.
but they will first be warned that the
pictures are on the program. Eleven
films were reeled off yesterday be,
fore the men interested in the pic,
lures and were declared to be the
best pictures every reproduced of a
fight
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1910-07-11
BRAKEMAN KILLED
In Wreck on the Texas & Pacific Near
EastIand Sunday.

Fort Worth, Texas, July 1O.-A
freight train was wrecked on the
Texas & Pacific railway near East
land, 105 miles west of here, at G
o'clock this evening. o. Goodyear, d
brakeman, was killed, and o. S. Greer,
another brakeman, was slightly in
jured. Both resided in Fort Worth.
A brief report of the wreck was re
ceived here by railway officials and
the wrecking train was dispatched to
The scene of the accident
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1910-07-11
REPUBLICANS ARE BUSY
Loeb Is Reporting to Taft at Beverly
and Governor Hughes Is With
Colonel Roosevelt.
CHerald Special. }

New York, July 11.-With William
Loeb in Beverly talking politics with
President Taft and Colonel Roosevelt
entertaining Governor Hughes at
Oyster Bay, the political pot may be
said to be boiling in this state. Loeb
is expected to tell Taft of the signifi-
canoe of Roosevelt's recent activities,
and it is believed he may carry mes
sage from the president to Roosevelt.
1t is also expected that Roosevelt and
Hughes will form an alliance for po-
litical purposes.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1910-07-11
A. RIVER STEAMER SANK
One Hundred and Twenty-Five Pas
sengers Have Narrow Escapes
From Drowning.
(Herald Specially

st. Louis, Mo-, July 1.-THE one
hundred and twenty-five passengers
of the steamer Cape Girardeau were
rescued late Sunday when the steam.
er sank in the Mississippi river near
st. Joe. The reports are that the
steamer ran into sunken govern
ment barge unmarked by lights. The
passengers were removed in small
ing: The steamer was heavily loaded.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1910-07-11
Loeb For Governor.
(Herald Specially

Beverly, Mass, July 11.-William
Loeb is the administration candidate
for governor of New York. Following
conference with President Taft to-
day it is learned from an authorita-
tive source that Taft urged Loeb to
announce his candidacy with the as
surance that the administrative sup
port will be forthcoming. Both Loeb
and the president decline to discuss
the meeting, but it is believed Loeb
will make the race.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1910-07-11
TO INVESTIGATE ALASKA
Attorney General Wickersham and
Secretary Magic Will Make
Sweeping Investigation.
tHeraId Specially

Beverly, Mass, July 11.-Affairs in
Alaska are to be Investigated. Attor
ney General Wickersham and Secre,
tary of Commerce and Labor Nagle
will be sent by President Taft to
probe the affairs of the territory's
government. This action follows the
disclosures made in the Ballinger in
vestigation before the senate judiciary
committee.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1910-07-11
POPULAT|ONOF COUNTIES
Government Census Gives Amarillo,
Boosted Queen of the Panhandle,
But 9957-other Figures.
(Herald Special.

(Herald Specially
Washington, D. c., July 1.-THE
census bureau announced today the
population of the following Texas
counties:
Clay, 17,043.
Potter, 12,424.
Young, 1857.
Amarillo, city, 1857
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1910-02-18
OVERCOME
By Gas Fumes We're Mr.. And
Mrs. ThOS Stream
Man Painted Willie TeIGphOn-
ing For Physician

Mr., and Mrs. Thomas Stream OF
North Sandusky street were over
come from fumes of natural gas
Tuesday morning and Mrs. Stream
had a very narrow escape from be-
ing asphyxiated. When Mr.. and Mrs.
Stream arose Tuesday morning both
were Ill, but the former went to the
Cooper works, where he is employed.
He decided to so home during the
morning to see how his wife was
getting along and upon entering a
room found her unconscious on the
floor, Mr.. Stream ran to the Cole
grocery and telephoned for pny.
sician. While he was telephoning
he fell to the floor unconscious. DR.,
James F. Lee and DR.. C. X. Conaru
were called to attend Mr.. and Mrs,
Stream. Both recovered from the
effects of the gas fumes before noon
and are now considered out of dang
er.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1910-02-18

to n telephone to send in the alarm.
The engineer on freight train stand
Ing In the b. a o. yards also assist,
ed in sounding the alarm and repeat.
edly blew the whistle on his engine.
Origin Mystery
AS has been stated the origin OF
the fire, which resulted In the de-
struction of the plant, is a complete
mystery. 1t is evident that the blaze
started In the extreme south end of
the main building In what is known
as the "laying out"room. 1t is here
that the large girders and other parts
OF n bridge are assembled. There
was no rags or waste or grease OF
any kind that might cause spontan-
eous combustion. All over the plant
there are numerous gas stoves used
in heating the buildings and in tnat
section OF the plant where the fire
started there are several stoves. IL
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1910-02-18
A Verdict For Defendant In
A Case
Heard In Common Pleas Court
Monday
Other Items OF Interest From
Court House

The county commissioners at their
regular meeting on Monday decided
to rebuild two new bridges in Knox
county washed away by recent high
water and the county surveyor was
directed to prepare the necessary
plans. The plans, will call for a 100
foot single span at the Balcom
bridge and 120 foot double span at
the Troutman bridge. Each bridge
willhave sixteen-foot roadway.
The commissioners also awarced
contract for the removal of the
Balcom bridge from the creek for
a consideration of $S7 and also the
removal of the Troutman bridge from
the creek for $107.
A contract was closed up with
John Rummell for 1000 feet Of
plank for the Fredericktown bridge
at cost of $319.27.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1910-02-18
This contractor got results.

Some years ago a contractor build
ing railroad in a warm climate was
troubled great deal by sickness
among the laborers.
He turned his attention at once to
their food and found that they we're
getting full rations OF meat and were
drinking water from stream near by,
He issued orders to cut down the
amount of meat and to increase greatly
the quantity of Quaker Oats fed to the
men.
He also boiled Quaker Oats and
mixed the thin oatmeal water with
their drinking water. Almost instantly
all signs of stomach disorders passed
and his men showed decided improve
ment in strength and spirits. This con-
tractor had experience that taught him
the great value of good oatmeal.
The cost was small; 10c for regular
size packages; tits also packed in large
size family packages at 25c. 50
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1910-02-18
TRAMPLED
Under A Horses HOOf And
Badly Injured

Elmer Weaver, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Peter Weaver of Brandon WAS paddy
injured Monday afternoon by being
trampled by horse. The boy was
leading horse into the barn when
the animal he was leading was kick
ed by another horse in the barn. Mr.,
Weaver was also knocked down and
was trampled by the horses hoofs.
He was badly injured about the neck
and face. Dr. Coburn of Homer was
called and rendered surgical atten-
tion.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1910-02-18
POSITIONS FOR oBERLIN
BUSINESS COLLEGE STUDENTS

Chas. F. Urschel, district school
teacher from Fostoria, entered the
Oberlin Business College last May,
and left school last Friday Co accept
q position at Robinson, ILL.,, to which
he was recommended by the college.
r. r. Waltman left school Feb. /.
to accept stenographic position at
the Lorain Steel Plant, which was
secured for him by the college. Both
the above positions pay $50 per
month to begin with.
There is great demand for stu
dents trained in the oberlin Business
College.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1910-02-18
The Origin OF The Fire Appears To
Be A Mystery
Whole Plant A Mass Of Flames
When Discovered
Officials Make No Statement As
To Rebuilding Plant
Nearly Two Hundred Men Thrown
Out OF Employment

The most destructive and disastrous fire that has oc
Cured in Mt Vernon years resulted at 715 o'clock Mon
day night when the entire plant of the Mt Vernon Bridge
company of the citys growing and substantial indus
tries, completely consumed The buildings burned
with great rpty and in hour after the alarm had
sounded the buildings in of smoudering ruins
Mr. James Israel secretary and treasurer of the
pany stated during the progress of the fire that the loss
would be very difficult to determine at the present How
ever he estimates the loss from 100000 $25OOO
which there is insurance of $80O00
In the present chaotic condition of affairs arising
from the disastrous fire. determination be reached
by the company to its policy in the matter of rebuilding
An adjustment of the loss with the fire insurance compan
les and the clearing away of the debris will be the first
things in order and after these have been accomplished
the question of whether the plant to be rebuilt will be
acted upon.
The origin Of the fire appears to be complete mys-
terry 1t is known that it started in the south end of the
large building extending almost to Chestnut street. but
other than that there possible way account the
origin Of the blaze which wrought such havoc and des
troyed the entire plant in so short space of time.