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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-06-23
ALUMNI BOAT RIDE.

The Alumni boat-ride and lunch at
"the pines" although initiated but two
years ago, has proved to be so de-
lightful that it is already regarded as
an annual event. Unavoidable cir
cumstances kept most OF the local
alumni from attending but we hope
the fates may be more kind and al
low them to be present next year.
Twenty eight were on hand, repre-
senting classes as far back as 1892,
and states as widely separated as
New York, Minnesota, Kentucky and
Kansas. Through the kindness of
Mr.. Francis King, Foster Fraker and
Robert Cook ample accommodation
were provided in the way of launches.
and the weather was all that could
be desired. -
The management of the lunch was
in the hands OF Miss Sadie Messin-
ger, 'O3, which is guaranty enough
that it was in every way hrst-class.
Every one was in a happy mood and
ready to push anything in the inter-
est of Alma. Rev. Louis Brooke was
recommended for the Board OF Trus-
tees, and plans are on foot for bet
ter organization of the alumni, the
graduates of other departments and
all old students for long pull, a
strong pull and pull all together for
the 25th anniversary in 1912.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-06-23

Old Boys Not All Back and Inter col
legiate Champs Wins Is tO4

The baseball game between the
Alumni and the College was called at
$3.50 on Wednesday, Alumnia Day
This game is coming to be one of the
most attractive features of COM
mencement week, and a strong force
in holding the student body to the
end of the exercises.
Keen disappointment was felt at
the absence of Mcbride, 'O4, of Chi
cago, who will be remembered as an
old star pitcher; of Dannie Duncan
son, of Ann Arbor, who helped Alma
to win. two state championships; OF
big Steve" Hill, also of champion
ship fame, and Shultz, of Middleton
an old third baseman who is still in
the business. Had these men been
back the Alumni are free to say the
score would not have ended 13 to 4
in favor of the College
However, the game was a good
one and closely contested until the
sixth inning. Helmer, the Mt
Pleasant coach, and too we'll known
to need any comment, proved a
tower of strength in the box, re-
peatedly retiring the heavy end OF
the College batting list. With Roy
Campbell, who a year ago finished
his fourth year on the College nine,
behind the bat, and his brother John,
twice on Alma's championship teams
and this year starring with the u. OF
M, playing short and covering Sec
ond it was extremely hazardous busi-
ness to attempt to steal the middle
sack. Harry Craig, 'O9, at first, and
Roy Anderson at third, both did good
work. Hurst at second was the SEN
sation of the day as a coach, if not
as a player.
The College team consisted of the
regular lineup, with the exception OF
Hole. Sandy was in the box and
pitched his final game of College
ball. He will be greatly missed on
the diamond but will strengthen the
Alumni teams in years to come.
Gaunt, '06, of Wheaton, MINI, and
Mitchell, '93, umpired the game to
the satisfaction of the Alumni if not
the College.
The score by innings was as fol
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-06-23
CONTEST IS SETTLED
Fight Ended Over $4,000 Estate Left
by Mrs. Rosa Ann VOgt
ST. LOUIS GETS REAL ESTATE
Balance Of Property Over $4,000 Goes to
Five Brothers of Deceased

The contest over the will of Mrs.
Rose Ann Vogt who left her estate val
ued at about sI2, 900 to the city of st.
Louis for the purpose of founding a
woman's hospital and a foundline's
home, was settled Tuesday after fight
ing the matter for two days before
Judge l. 8. Seaver in the probate court.
Mrs. Vogt's FIVE brother whose names
are Grover, were contesting the will on
the grounds that the sister was unduly
influenced and that she was incompetent.
They had for their attorneys Stone &
Watson of Ithaca and w. A. Bahlke of
Alma. For the city of ST. Louis and
Executor c. w. Giddings, Newell
Smith and James K. Wright appeared
By terms of the settlement the viii!
was declared null and void. St. Louis
is to get the real estate valued at over
S3, 900 end the five brothers will get the
personal property amounting to be-
tween S., 900 and 5000.
The city now is not bound to use the
money for any special purposes but can
do with it whatever they see fit. On
the other hand if they had won after an
expensive litigation they would have
had to make large appropriations to
maiutain the institution. The settle
ment is better for all parties concerned.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-06-23
GUSHING \ BENEDICT
Purchase the Failing Stock Of
Merchandise
BOTH MEN ARE FROM HASTINGS
And Come to Alma With the Best Of Recon-
meDdatiOnS

Last week Thursday Messrs. w. w.
Gushing and G. f. Benedict of Hastings
TOOK possession of the stock of goods
formerly owned by Karr & Shields and
more recently by Bert Failing. and
closed the doors to secure the opportu-
nifty of giving the stock thorough over
hauling. Mr.. Cushing has been for
ten years connected with the Grand
Rapids Stationery Co., FIVE years of
which he served in the capacity of as
sistant buyer. Mr. Cushing is also an
equal partner with Miller & Harris who
conduct stores in Hastings, Grand
Rapids, Belding and Greenville.
Mr.. @. E, Bene dict has been for II
years identified with the business in
terests of Hastings and like his partner
comes to Alma full of vim and energy.
The store will be closed for ten days
or two weeks during which time every
article in stock will be overhauled, new
goods installed and the store made to
assume metropolitan appearances, Cush-
ing & Benedict expect to open the store
early in July, at which time bargains
galore will be offered our citizens.
Watch for the date of the formal OPEN
ing.
The writer is in receipt of letter of
introduction from w. r, Cook of Cook
Bros, publishers of the Hastings Ban
ner, one of the best weeklies published
in the state, in which he says:
Hastings, Mich, June 18th, 1910.
Mr.. G. !. Brown,
Alma, Mich,
Friend Brown
This letter will introduce you to
Mr.. Will Cushing, and Mr.. Chester
Benedict. of this city, two young men
who will soon engage in business in
Alma.
1t will be unnecessary for me to state
that they are all.right-felows, because
they come from Hastings.
Anything that you can do for them
will be appreciated by them I know, as
we'll as their many friends in Hastings.
We don't like to lose such young men
as they are, but if they do feel that they
must go there is no place would rather
see them locate than in Alma.
With kind regards and best wishes ]
am Yours very truly,
w. r. COOK.
The citizens of Alma will join with
the Record in extending hearty greet.
ing to Messrs. Cushing and Benedict
ard welcome them to the ranks Of our
successful business men.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-06-23

w. Remaly est to NJ. Cronk, pit
ne of NV, sec SO, Washington. 200
H. Proestel and wife to S. Hol
singer and wife, sc of Sc, &C
26, Wheeler ................. $50
c. r. Aldrich to F. Bare and
wife, eH of sc, sec 3, Hamil
ton Observation-Disclosures. 45O0
l.. SAVERS and wife to G. L.
Brewer, pit lot 8, bk 35, St.
Louis .................. 1000
w. s. Turck and wife to F. B.
Soule, lot s, blk As, CARROTS
add, Alma NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. $50
w. S. Townsend and wife to J.
Soule and wife, pit sc OF sw, sec.
6, Ithaca .................. 1000
G.. A. Fruchey and wife to G..
Becker, VIZ of NV, sec 5, Pine
River ................... 1000
]. II. Zion to l.. T. and Z. f.
Guernsey, pit ne of sw, sec z,
fultOn ........... ............. 'OO
]. T. Swigart to NJ +. Hunt eft
al, lot 13, bk 5, Elyton Alma. 500
d. b. McLaren and wife to r.
McLaren, pit eH of Sc, sec 12,
New Haven ........... 400
NJ. |. Smith to b. Lang, NV of
Sc, sec 10, Sumner .... 500
c. II. Vogel to NJ. l.. Louden-
slayer, pit sc of NV, sec IS,
Bethany ................. 325
w. II. Horton and wife to L.
Houck, lots 1, 2, 3, 16, II, Is,
10, 20, 21 and %, blk 5, River
dale Observation-Disclosures. $50
A. VanAlstine and wife to l..
Houck, sw of sc, sec 6, Sc
Vile .................. HOO
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-06-23
ALUMNI BANQUET
Held Friday Evening June l7th..-OVeT
One Hundred Present
PYTH|AH SISTERS GAVE MENU
Fred S0ule of 1902 Made an Ideal Toast.
master

The High School Alumni banquet
last Friday evening at Woodman hall
was largely attended. The guests
upon arriving were met by d. L.
Johnson, of the reception committee,
and after a short time whiled away
in social conversation the class of
1910 led the procession to the dining
room, where the tables loaded down
with good things to tempt the ap-
petite, presented a pleasing appear
ance. The banquet was served in
four courses in a manner that re-
fected credit upon the caterers, the
Royal Neighbors. Place favors,
white carnations, were to be found
at each place. Supper over the feast
of the evening commenced when
Fred Soule, toastmaster of the even
ing, assumed charge of the program
and in neat and witty speech intro
duced Attorney c. G. Goggin, who
toasted as we'll as congratulated the
class of 1910 and welcomed them 10
the rank of the Alma High School
Alumni. The future of the class of
1910 was responded to by Roy
Cheney. Mr. Cheney proved himself
a fluent talker and held the close at
tention of his hearers as he dwelt on
futures for the class of which he was
himself an active member. Edward
Titus was assigned the subject "The
Old Timers" He spent the time in
reminiscing and told of many a trick
played upon the teacher and pupil by
members of the class of 1905
"A Years Retrospect" was assign
ed Carl Delevan, and from the ease
with which Carl related some of the
events of the past his hearers were
led to believe that the speaker took
no small part in the society work OF
the year just closed.
To Prof. F. F. Ellsworth the toast
master assigned "Our High School
and Alumni" In his always pleas
ing and forceful manner Prof. Els
worth outlined the needs of the Alma
schools, congratulated the Alumnus
on the acquisition of the class of 1910
and wished for all present many
more pleasant Alumni reunions.
The mental feast over the guests
spent some time in tripping the light
fantastic to the strains of music fur
nished by Davis Bros orchestra.
When the party finally broke up all
agreed that the evening had been one
thoroughly enjoyed.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-06-23
ALUkNUS H0N.ORED
Rev. Louis S. Brooke Unanimously
Nominated as Trustee by Board

For some years the Alumni have
been endeavoring to secure repre-
sentation on the Board of Trustees
OF the College. The Board, however.
while heartily in sympathy with the
idea, felt the need of financial heavy
weights and delayed nomination. But
the Alumni, with commendable per-
sistence, renewed again this year the
recommendation first made in 1905
for the nomination of Rev. Louis s.
Brooke, 96, of Howell; and the trus-
tees unanimously voted to present
Mr.. Brooke's name to the Synod for
election.
Mr.. Brooke received his seminary
training at Princeton, where he also
did graduate work in the University;
receiving the masters degree in 1899.
He is thoroughly yamiiar with what
a college should be, and his services
will no doubt be valuable to the
Board. Moreover, he is an Alma
enthusiast, this being the first COM
mencement he has missed in four
teen years. His face is familiar one
about the campus, and when there is
anything on, calling back the old
boys, the students begin to inquire
whether Brooke" is not coming.
The alumni are to be congratulated
on having so popular and efficient a
representative on the Board of Trus-
tees.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-06-23
ALPHA THETA BANQUET.

The annual banquet of Alpha
Theta was held at ten o'clock Mon
day night. Eight old grads we're
present to take part in the festivities,
which continued till after one o'clock.
1t was the crowning event of the
year for the society.
PROGRAM.
Toastmistress ..... Hazel Blair, 10
The Parting of the Ways. ........
............Ag Agnes Redman, 10
"reminiscences .........
........ Bertha Higbee Hurst, 04
Daughters of Minerva. va.............
............M Maud Hooper, '13
Tempus Fugit. .... Beryl Kefgen, '06
What Next. ........ Ethel Carey. IL
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-06-23
FREE TUITION

Students who desire to avail them
selves of free tuition for next year must
have parents file applications with
directors of the district in which they
reside not later than June 27.
Diplomas of graduation granted by
commissioner will be sufficient evidence
of graduation.
Blanks can be secured from commits
sioner not later than next Saturday.
am yours,
c. +. PIKE,
Com. of Schools.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-06-23
B. Y. P. U. PICNIC

On Monday evening at 500 p. m. &C
of the members and friends of the ~.
P.U. gathered on the bridge at the foot
of State Street and were conveyed by
boat from that point to Turks grove,
where very soon could be seer bonfire
cleaning. The supper YVES served in
true picnic style. From large number
of mysterious baskets, pals, boxes and
freezers came-well every one knows
what You want up the river to eat. after
supper came social conversation fol-
lowed by the ride home
This is the first of a series of river
parties these young people give each
summer and was voted great success
by all present.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-06-23
AUTOMOBILE OWNERS
Should Plan For the Fourth OF July
Parade and Win a Prize

The Fourth of July committee offer a
prize of $40 in cash to the best trimmed
automobile in the parade at 10 a. m.
July 4th and S. for the second best.
This will be easy money for someone.
Better get busy.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-06-23
ATTENTION

There will be but one delivery OF
groceries and meats July 4th. Wagons
leave stores at 1880 a. m. Get your
order in the week before.
ALMA DELIVERY SYSTEM.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-06-23
To The VOTERS

AS / am holding the office of register
of deeds of Gratiot county and being
desirous Of succeeding myself for a
second term, hereby solicit the votes
of the electors of the republican party
at the primaries to be held in September
Respectfully,
Geo. w. Long.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-06-23
FOR STATE REPRESENTATIVE

hereby announce myself as candi-
date for state representative subject to
the decision of the primaries in Sep
tember. will appreciate the support
of the voters of this district.
1632t2 r, g. Miller.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-06-23

All Fourth Of July subscriptions are
now due and you are earnestly requested
to pay same to the treasurer Geo. w.
Moore at once.
BY ORDER COM.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-06-23

Mrs. Walter Vliet and son Stanley
are spending the week in Chicago.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-06-23
FARMERS CLUB

The West Arcadia Farmers club will
meet with Mrs. Matron, June 30th.
The program is as follows:
Song by club
Prayer by chaplain
Recitation by Louise Hailine
Reading by Mrs. Watson
Reading by s. Peck
Song by Mrs. j. Fink
Reading by Mrs. Best
Recitation by Mrs. Nestle.
Mrs. fl. Watson, Sec.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-06-23

M. J. Follett and Lou Kehn spent
Sunday on the streams near Thompson
vile.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1910-02-11
LOCAL ITEMS

@. E. Studsbsksr left on Tuesday fos
business trip to Kansas City and Law
renee. Kan. ,
". 3. Mcmillan left on Tuesday for Z
business trir to Chicago and short visit
At his old home in Southern Illinois.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. H. Price left on Sum
day for Oklahoma City. where the latter
will make an extended visit with frisnds.
Mrs. Callahan returned to her home n
Denver on Monday. after . sir weeks
visit with her daughter. Mrs. W. Richie.
Mrs. c. S. Griss.. returned to her home
in Florence yesterday after an sx-
tended visit in this city with Mrs. J. N.
Shane.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. F. Hohnbaum and
family left on Friday for their homestead
near Ayr. where they will spend = eoupls
Of weeks.
Mrs. A. Samples left for Morsland,
Okla. on Sunday night. in response to =
telegram telling Of the death Of her father,
r. p. Grafton.
The Pure Springs Water Supply Co.
8 again doing business in this city. having
succeeded in getting their line shawsd out
on Tuesday. =
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1910-02-11
FRIDAY, FEB. II, 1910
Clean Your Stables and Yards.

The Health Department has. during
the past week, sent out numerous
"clcan up" notices. Many more per-
sonal requests have been made OF
houscholders to clean up the manure,
rotten vegetables and other refuse
from off their premises. A few citi-
zcns have seemed ncttlcd at these re-
quests. Most have accepted them in
the spirit in which they are made-in
kindlincss and cooperative helpful
ness. The Health Officer does not
wish to be arbitrary and dogmatic in
this matter. We want rather to make
suggestions and to offer help. We
want the cooperation of every citizen
in making of Rocky Ford "spotless
town"
To make a clean town everybody
must clean up. That word every
body" means you, gentle reader. Take
look at your own yard, stable. corral
andallcy. One gentleman whom | re-
qucStcd to clean up thought his yard
was not very bad. Yet in his back
yard and alley were rotten apples. rot
ten potatoes, vegetable parings. chick
en- feathers, old tin cans innumcrable
and other refuse. ! had only to ask
him what he would think of town in
which all backyards and alleys were
as bad as his. He agreed At once it
would make nasty town.
There are many families in Rocky
Ford who have spent most OF their
lives ON farms. Allow me to suggest
to these that filthy barnyard that
concerned only themselves when liv-
ing half a mile from nciShbors, is
here great nuisance to those living
around. Conditions that are be3rable
on the farm are unsanitary and I'M
bearablc in town. Keep your stables
and barnyards clean.
In cleaning your premises use a
hoe and square cornered shovel and
scrapc and dig till no manure or 9TH
cr refuse is left. Ofte. a coarse fork
is the only instrument used in clean.
ing. The result is a yard just as Of.
fensive as il the pile Of manure still
stood
II you expect 10 manure your lawn
or garden this sprins we ask that yoI
do il now. After the middle Of April
We ask that no manure DO scattered
Clean up and keep clean A spas
modic cleaning up once or twice :
year will never make clean town
Make arrangements new t. have YOU
yard, corral and alley cleaned at teas
once 4 week during the coming sum
mcr. Keep your own yard clean. Il
your neighbor does not Dc the SAINT
report him to the marshal.
HEALTH OFFICER.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1910-02-11
Auction sales,

N. S. Martin. auesioneer. and Hauek
& mekelvey. clerks, report the following
public sales:
Wednesday, Feb. ls.-P. }. Willis on
the Carpenter ranch, abou, 2 miles south
OF Newdale, will sell S mares, horse. 2
filhes. colt. Q cows. 9 fat hoss, chickens.
farm implements. ETC.
Monday, Feb. lI.-Ishn Haley. on the
II. W. Potter ranch, IN miles northeast
will sell his black s.4lhon, 5 mares, horse,
FLY. COW, suros isrsey ooar anI 5 sows,
chickens, farm implements, etc.
Tuesday. Feb. 22.-John Davis, H. J.
Clark and David frances. on :as Hamsn
ranch. ne mile south Of Wlst-er. will sci,
q 2: / S driving horse. 2 saaais ponies, 8
horses, wagons, buggy ana Al kinds 4
farm implements
Wednesday, Feb. eS-Frans Nesbi,
will offer at public auction his stock, farm,
inplsEisn;s and household goods.
Sprirs sne Summer sa npass fo- Ei v
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1910-02-11
EUR EHA.

c. l. 0ovrsau Of Rocky Ford and A.G.
osbon traded their real estate this week.
Mr.. osbon will now become . permanent
resident Of Grand Valley.
Alex Yant has been making some real
estate deals this week. He became the
owner Of the L. W. Bsbeoek Rock Hill
farm.
Mrs. Jno. Kennedy accompanied her
mother and sister to La Junta yesterday
where they left on the Santa Fs for their
eastern home.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1910-02-11
DITCH ASSOCIATION MEETS
Elect Officers and Transacts lmpor
tant Business.

Elect Officers and Transacts lmpor-
tant Business.
At meeting Of the Arkansas Valley
Ditch Association in Pueblo on Tuesday
afternoon Judge Platt Rogers Of Denver.
attorney for the Amity Ditch company
sounded the note Of alarm against private
irrigation enterprises in Colorado. and
said there would be day Of reckoning
which might give the state serious set
back.
Judge Rogers was seconded in his re-
marks by State Engineer. Comstock. who
said that he felt so strongly on the matter
that he had been accused of using pub
lie office to keep out capital.
Harry Lubers Of Las Animas took the
other side. insisting the association could
do nothing that would deprive 1.-THE valley
of the great development which proper
ly belonged to it, and made the point thai,
in his opinion. very large per cent Of
the water now going into the valley
bitches had been wasted.
The outcome Of the matter was the
adoption of motion providing for the ap-
pointment Of a special commit ee Of three
to direct a communication to Governor
ShafrCth. asking that he include in his
call for an extraordinary session Of the
legislature. If he decided to call one. the
subject Of needed amendment to the state
irrigation laws.
President " iley appointed as members
Of this committee. G. M. Hall, of Rocky
Ford. FIR. Wistzer. Of Rocky Ford. and
Harry Lubers of Las Animas.
The meeting OF the association was
well attended by representatives Of all
the ditch companies in the valley. Pres
W. M. Wiley presided and G. N. Hall was
secretary.
At the conclusion Of the debate over
water appropriations. Secretary r. H.
Faxon of the board Of control Of the
Eighteenth National Irrigation congress
addressed the association for half hour
told Of the work that was being done. Of
the good that would result TO she valley
by reason Of the congress bsing hsle
next fall. and asked the moral support Of
the members Of the association Ia tha
work Of preparation. This was promised
The association elected the following
ofiesrs: v. n. Wiley. Holly. president
q. n. Hall. Rocky Ford. secretary; c. K
MeHarg. Pueblo. vice prssidsat; Frsnl
Krsybill. Las Animas. treasurer; lsxseu,
tive committee. ". n. Wiley. q. n. Hall
c. X. heHarg. r. Wistzsr. and The dftk
member 70 b named By the board Of dir
setors Of the Fort Lysn Canal Co.
Engineer 4. 4. wsiland, Of Pueblo. fer.
msriy employed BY the association Q,
river work. Gaugias. etc., was permanent
ly engaged 70 furnish reports TO member
Of stream how, amount Of water diverted
and particularly 70 report any imprsps
diversion and storage Of water.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1910-02-11
1T IS THE PLACE

We moved to town four months ago
Where to buy our meat we did not
know.
But a friend stated to US the case
By saying -Stauffer's is the place"
For this information was real glad
So were the children and grandad.
I hurried mp like in . race
And soon was at StauHer's place.
Everything so nice and neat.
That without ado ! bought my meat
just then in came Mrs. Jones. red in
the face,
Who said. how I hurried to get &c
this piaee!"
And as We talked and looked around
A great many nice things we found
And we. with others, agreed face &c
face
Nothing like this: s,auaer's i. the
place
Then IN came Mrs. Nelson and Mrs
Roe.
Mr.. Johnson. Mrs. Clark. Mrs. Cole,
in . row.
When all said ,ha, a, this pace
S;auHed's was the business place.
They sell TO all. rich and poor.
They all seem delighted. that is sure,
Some in calico. some in lace,
They all speak out for Stautfer's
place.
Their meats are all good as meats
could be
To he convinced, Just so and see
II you are inclined to say race.
You will. after buying meats at Stui-
fer's place.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1910-02-11
Help The Needy.

Dear friends and citizens:
Since we have been stationed At Rocky
Ford corps in the work Of the Salvation
army We have found many poor and
needy people who need help 10 the way
Of old clothes. Now. II you have any to
give Us to help the poor with. Just let US
know At the hall or by dropping a card in
box s22. May God bless and prosper
you.
CAPT. AND Mrs. CsAs. PETIT,
Rocky Ford,
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1910-02-11
Announcement Extraondlnac,

Announeement Extfa0fdlnafy.
Prof. c. 3. Roberts will appear At the
Grand opsra House tonight and Saturday
night with his troupe Of so Educated
Rats. Cats and pogs- THIS 10 the only
act Of its kind in the world. The regular
vaudeville prices will prevail.