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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-11-02
The NEN FOUNDRY
Will Be Located at Corner Of State
and Mechanic Streets
BUILDING TO Be 44X64 FEET
Men of YSarS OF Experience at Head of Enter
Men Of YSarS OF Experience at Head Of Enter
priSe-Ready For Business in Dec.

Since Nelson Bros. began manu-
featuring the Little Jumbo" gaso-
line engine they have devoted their
energies to the success of that brach
OF their work to the exclusion of
custom work, which was formerly a
speciality of the shop As a result
OF this, coupled with the fact that the
foundry departments of other Alma
manufacturing institutions we're
crowded with their individual work,
the man in search OF a casting for his
own use was forced to wait the con-
vennece of a plant fully occupied
with its own work or look TO some
other city for his work To obviate
this difficulty is one of the reasons
why Messrs. Joseph Wachalac and
Earl w. Young have let the contract
for the erection OF a building 44x64,
which when completed will be equip
ped with all the paraphernalia neces-
sary for a model foundry. The plans
for the building call for an addition
extending to State street which the
management expect to have con-
structed later
Joseph Wachaac the senior mem
Der of the firm has had forty years
experinece in various iron and brass
foundrics of the west; was for 10
months foreman at the Alma Manu-
featuring Cos plant and has for the
past two years been in the employ of
Nelson Bros, where his ability as
molder has long been recognized.
Earl w. Young is we'll known to our
citizens generally, having been in the
employ of the Alma Manufacturing
Co. for seven years and for some
time recently with Nelson Bros. The
plant, which will be known as the
Standard Iron and Brass Foundry,
expects to commence work as soon
3s Nelson Bros plant is removed
to Saginaw, which will be shortly
after December first The Record
Joins with our citizens generally in
welcoming Messrs Wachalac &
Young to the ranks of our business
men and manufacturers
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-11-02

south OF this state and Florida, but
about the only thing one can see is
cotton and corn until one tires of the
motony. One can drive fof miles
and miles and see nothing but cotton
and corn.
The u. s. government, however,
has been putting forth some efforts
to stimulate the agriculturist, and it
would seem with some little success.
But the southern natives have so long
taken the path of least resistance
that it will take some time TO bring
this country up to anything like what
it is capable of doing
Besides the agriculture. nearly all
the southern states have much tim
Der, although these are fast disap-
pearing. To be sure there are "a
good many hundreds of thousands of
acres left but they are in small acre
ages. The very large tracts are pick
ed up.
Many Of these southern states have
many minerals, and Georgia has her
share, including also some large mar
bic quarries.
"Railroading" is rapidly improving
but still lacks much which is desir-
able The trains are making better
time than even a few years ago, al
though I have actually seen train
Continued on gage three)
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-11-02
PAVED STREET WANTED
State Street Property Owners Petition
Council TO Pave in lGl2
OVER 80 PER CENT FRONTAGE
preSented-ExCeSSlye Fall of Rain Makes
AIma'S Streets Well Near impossible

Petitions circulated last week by
State street residents asking the city
council to pave that street i'll 1912
contained the names OF the owners
of ninety per cent or more of the
frontage of the street from the golf
links on the north to the river bridge
on the south. The council appointed
a committee to investigate the amount
of work necessary TO be done before
the wishes of the petitioners could
be granted, and that committee is
now busily at work, and will report
their findings to the council in
short time. The streets of Alma are
certainly a disgrace to the city. es-
pecially is this true of Superior street
But Mayor Montigel, backed by a
progressive council will start the ball
a rolling as soon as the special paw
ing committee appointed some time
since make their report The Record
predicts that the request of the State
street property owners will be grant
ed as soon as the street can be put
in condition. and that the council will
perfect plans to care for the sewer
and water main on that street in early
spring. In the meantime Superior
street from Pine avenue on the east
10 the railroad tracks on the west,
the main artery to the business of the
city, should be given attention The
petition as presented to the council
follows:
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-11-02
FEDERATION DAY
Annual Meeting Held Monday at the
Home Of Mrs. Francis King

On Monday afternoon at o'clock,
at the home of Mrs Francis King
occurred the annual Federation Day
meeting at which time the Art Club
and Civic Improvement League were
guests of the Woman's Club. Re-
ports of the State Federation were
given by the three delegates, Mrs
Montigel representing the Art Club,
Mrs Timby the Civic Improvement
League, and Mrs Ellsworth the
Woman's Club. Each delegate re-
ported the work incidental to the or
ganization which she represented,
additional reports were given by Mrs.
King and Mrs Lancashire, Mrs
King presented the work of the
Dramatic League of America as given
by James O'Donnell Bennett of the
Chicago Record Herald; Mrs. Lam
cashire, who is chairman of the AT
dubon committee OF the State FEEDER
alton, gave the original report pre-
sented at the Federation meeting. All
the reports given were extremely in
terensting and valuable, especially
those on conservation and civic i'm
provement After the program light
refreshments were served in the din
ing room. The next meeting of the
Woman's Club will be at the home Of
Mrs. George Moore. s07 State street.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-11-02
LOCAL HAPPENINGS

The second annual reunion OF Mar
and other relatives was held at his
home one-half mile west of Elm Hall
Tuesday, October gath. 1911. There
we twenty-one present They were
very much disappointed that a son
who met with them last year was
unable this year to be present One
brother, Melvin r. Smith and wife
of Hastings, Mich, and one sister.
Mrs. Leman Smith of Otsego, Mich,
were unable to be there Those pres
ent we're: Simon B. Cummings and
wife of Stanton and two sons. DR..
H. F. Cummings OF Thompsonville
and Anson Cummings of Blanchard !;
Quincy Newberry and wife of Itch
field, Mich. Leman Smith of Otsego,,
J. Fl. Bollinger and family and H. B.
Knight of Ferris Center. A good
time was reported by all They de-
cided to meet with Mr. and Mrs.
Newberry at Litchheld, October oath,
1912-Cor
Alma High school met defeat again
last Saturday when they played Ar
thur Hill at Saginaw Alma made
but little ground during the game
and after the second period Arthur
Hill came forward with strides that
gave them a score of IS to 0.
Clyde Dutt Of Owosso spent Sum
day with his parents Mr.. and Mrs.
c. ]. Dutt.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-11-02
HOME FROM THE WEST.

Last Sunday Messrs Ralph Miller
and Charles Fishbeck returned from
their trip through the Canadian
Northwest bringing with them glow
ing accounts of the territory visited.
They visited our farmer townsman
Elmer Sprague and found him happy
and contented in his new home. Mr..
Fishbeck purchased 800 acres of land
three miles from Bruce and with his
family expect TO leave in the early
spring for that city. Mr. Miller added
seven pounds to his avoirdupois while
Mr. Fishbeck weighs thirteen pounds
more than when he left Alma three
weeks or more ago.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-11-02

acre TO $12.OO per acre. 1t has seen
mortgages paid, farms bought, barns
built, and houses erected from the
proceeds OF the beet crop
Twelve years ago Saginaw Valley.
devastated of its timber, faced a
future with little hope Today it is
the garden spot OF Michigan Farms
in that section command a better
price, are under higher state of cul-
tivation, and have better buildings
than in any other part OF the state.
The merchants declare that their
sales are better and collections easier
in the Saginaw Valley than else
where. No matter where you go in
the beet belt OF Michigan the citi-
zens unite in saying that the beet
sugar industry has worked the trans
formation.
"The merchants of Detroit have
rcaped direct benefits from this in
dustry. Their sales have been in
creased and they have been enabled
to get their money for the goods
sold. The railroads, too, have bene-
hted by the industry. The sixteen
factories in Michigan will, this year,
pay the railroads OF this state, over
Sl.5OO,OOO for hauling freight to and
from the factories.
During these twelve years the ul-
innate consumer OF the sugar in
Michigan has shared in the benefits
Continued on puge eight,
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-11-02

To the Common Council, Alma, Mich
igan:
The undersigned owners Of real es-
tate fronting on State street. Alma,
Mich. respectfully request that State
street from the river bridge to FL
well street be suitably paved during
the year 1912 and we recommend
that the payment of the cost to ad-
jacent property owners be extended
over a period of from three to five
years.
Dated October 23, 1911
George W. Moore, D. l.. Johnson,
Fred. /. Gill. Chas. c. Rhodes, F. F.
Pollasky. Francis King, ], H. Lam
cashire & Co, W. H. Miner, ]. T.
Swigart. NJ. Pringle, George F. Shar-
rar, William A. Bahlke, E. L. Smith,
w. ID, Smith s. Messenger, Cyrus g..
Gardner, Sylvia Gaffney, I. w. Brain
erd, NJ. Pollasky, A. ]. Hall, Jean
cite Sullivan, Fl. J. Winchell, L. A..
Sharp, r. Fl. Wilcox, A. w. Wright,
f. T. Lamb, L. L. Conn, T. J. Lyon.
F. f. Ellsworth, Mrs. L. Stannard,
Mrs. p w. Creasor, F. H. Rowland,
l.. n. Baker, +. Fl. Doane.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-11-02
BUYS MINNICK PROPERTY.

Alderman Vern Wright has closed
deal whereby he comes into poss-
ession OF the Minnick building at
the corner of Superior street and
Prospect avenue Mr.. Wright will
improve the property by putting in a
plate glass front. basement under the
entire building and brick veneering
the entire structure. When complet-
ed Mr.. Wright will occupy the build
ing with his undertaking parlors and
picture framing business. The chan
ges which Mr.. Wright contemplates
making to his purchase will greatly
improve the appearance of that por-
ton of West Superior street.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-11-02
ALBERT p. COOK,
Committee on Ways and Means

On motion of Aid Fraker. sup
ported by Aid. Wright, that the re-
port of the Ways and Means Com
mittee be accepted and adopted was
carried by the following vote:
Yeas: Aids. Fuller. Wright, Pull
frey. Cook and Fraker.
Nays None
On motion OF Aid. Fuller, support
ed by Aid. Cook, the Council ad-
journed.
D. w. ADAMS,
City Clerk.
GEO. w. PULFREY,
President pro tenn.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-11-02
BAPTIST CHURCH.

Next Sunday morning the pastor
will preach on The Memorial, and the
Lords Supper will be observed. In
the evening the theme will be The"
Light of the World"
All are invited to these services.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-11-02
CITY COUNCIL MEET
And Accept Report OF Ways and
Means Committee.
LEASE ROOM TO SCHOOL BD.
kindergarten Department to be Transferred
From Ward Building
Alma, Mich, Oct. 26, 1911.

Special meeting of the Common
Council of the City of Alma in Coun
Gil rooms on the above date.
The call of the President pro tenn
and copy of notice served on file in
Clerks office
The Council was called to order by
the president, pro tenn Pulfrey
Present: Aids. Fuller, Wright, Pull
frey, Cook and ,Fraker.
There being a quorum present the
Council was declared to be in session
To the Honorable City Council:
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-11-02

Gentlemen--HOu Committee on
Ways and Means to whom was re-
ferred the matter OF securing a room
for the use OF the Union School Dis
trict to enable them to relieve the
crowded condition Of the sub-primary
department. beg leave to report that
we consulted with the superintend-
ent and the director and that we ex-
amined the west room of the first
floor of the Wright House. the new
building owned by Mr. George w.
Pulfrey. we also looked over the
situation in the city building
We beg to recommend that the
School Board be given permission to
use so much as is necessary of the
large room known as the city hall
in the city building for the kinder
garten department, with the proviso
that if at any time the Council shall
deem it advisable to resume the full
use of said room, the said School
Board shall, after a reasonable notice
has been given. vacate the room and
place the same in good condition.
1t is further understood that the
said school district shall pay to the
city Of Alma such amount as may be
determined for the heating and light
ing of said room and shall care for
the same and the stairway and lower
hallway.
Signed, GEO w. PULFREY,
]. F. FULLER,
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-11-02
MONTHLY MEETING
Business Of importance viii Be
Brought Before the Members

The regular monthly meeting of
the Civic Improvement League will
be held at the home of Mrs. Francis
King on Friday. November 8. at 3
p. m. Matters of great importance
are to be acted upon at this meeting
and 1t is hoped that every member
will feel it her duty to be present.
Refreshments will be served.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-11-02

Items of special interest on page Q.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1911-10-13

AN TAFT BE reelected he is nominated by the Repubi
convention? The question is giving Republicans all
the country The cold facts of the
dsqueng In 1910 eleven states that republican
in 19OS democratic These states Colorado Connecticut
Indiana Maine Massachusetts, Missouri Montana New jersey
New York. Ohio and West Virginia Under the appoon
these will have 1S5 of the 5S1 in the electoral
college, If the states should 1912 they did in 1910 the
Democrats would 325 26 The republican nominee must
gain less than 60 electoral votes The opposition the admin
stration has been intensified rath-
CAN TAFT BE ELECTED than Modified since the 1910 e
IF NOMINATED? ection and it is quite likely that
Presidential candidate would
lose this and other western states that kept in the rpub
can column in 1910 largely because of Progressive candidates
Congress- that he would gain ground lost 1910 On the 9TH
hand the facts show also that the progressive republicans
ed strength while the administration standpaers losing
In 1910 the sandpaers lost eighty seats Congress- hut
the progesves doubled their delegation the lower house. The
progressive number twelve and indications from
every part the country that in the republican and democratic
parties alike desire support for president candidate
enng the progressive republican The progressvs
believe that only by the nomination of progressive republican
candidate the republican party 1912 and they max
fight control the convention nominate progressive
insure victory.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1911-10-13
Correspondence
Montague Minutes

Miss Ruth Chamberlain left on
Friday for Camas, Wash. where
she is teaching this year.
Leo. Weismandel left last week
for Portland for two weeks Wis
it.
The free delivery of mail by
L. C. Montague has been discon-
tinued from three times a week
to one delivery. He is now wait
ing for bids for carrying the
Montague mail.
1t is reported that a charivari
was held in this quiet community
last week.
Mrs. Clara Montague attend
ed a meeting of the Eastern Star
at Arlington last Friday night.
David Mason of Arlington was
a business visitor in this vicinity
last week.
Prof. Wilson and family spent
Friday evening at the Asher
Montague home.
]. N. Montague and family
spent Sunday at the Robt. VIII
aon home on Willow Creek.
Bee Miller of Cecil, who is a
brpther of Mrs. J. N. Montague
of. this place. was thrown from
his saddle horse and quite seri-
ously injured while rotnding up
a bunch Of horses last week.
Everett Hall and wife spent
Sunday evening at the home of
Prof. Wilson.
Chas. Robinson and family of
Shuttler spent Sunday at the
Robinson home here.
The literary program and de-
bate of last Saturday was post.
poned until tomorrow night.
Dick Kingsley was a visitor
here last week.
The last ball game of the seas
on was played last Sunday be-
tween the Rabbits and the Cecil
Invincibles on the latter's ground
the score being IL to 2 in favor
of the Rabbits.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1911-10-13
TEN HE CITY Or Cincinnati railroad known the Gin
cnnat Southern. 1t runs fran Cincinnati south 300

TEN HE CITY OF Cincinnati railroad known the Gin.
cinnati Southern. 1t fran Cincinnati south 300
miles to Chattanooga Tennessee 1t built in the 70s
and cost 000 In 1896 agents of Wall Street
magnate offered to buy the road for $9OOO provided he
should not be required to the before the expiration of
100 and in the meantime should have possession of the road
Absued this offer accepted by the City Council and
vuable property would have thus
WHY TAFT DISLKES THE been practically given away but for
REFERENDUM. old state law which forbade any
transfer of ownership without
referendum vote Accordingly election ordered The Wall
street schemers spent like water Boss Cox ordered his
henchmen to turn in and work for the SALE The daily
either heartily supported the scheme kept silent obscure
radical weekly THE COMMON CAUSE long since gone of exist
ence wrs the only in the city to energecay oppose Yet
in spite of all this the people voted down the proposition
An interesting incident of this campaign the fact that
Chas Taft Brother Charley for of his own
frantic shouer for the sale and through his paper the TINES
STAR urged Council the proposition and ancaly
ed the voters to sustain it. wonder after such an expert
that the Taft brothers violent opponents of the initiative
and referendum?
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1911-10-13
Good Trade Offered.

Hotel and livery business val
ued at $500 to trade fop wheat
land or for Portland property.
Good paying proposition. Owner
has other business. For further
information call at or address,
THE CoNDoN GLOBE,
Condor. Oregon
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1911-10-13
An Unusual Proposition

A 500 acre farm. team Of mules,
harness and wagon and bank ac-
count of $50 to be given away.
If you will pay. the market price
for the live stock now on the
ranch and a valuation for the i'm
provements, will make you a deed
to the place. Call on or address,
THE INVESTMENT SOCIETY
OF OREGON,
Mayville, Oregon.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1911-10-13
Ajax Items.

The farmers are all busy seed
ing. The tains have made every
body confident that a big crop
will be harvested next year.
We hear that our old friend and
neighbor, Lloyd Leslie, has re-
turned to Sherman county from
Bowden, Canada, where he has
lived for several years.
Geo. and Sarley Owens were
visitors in Ajax Sunday.
Mrs. Geo. Whyte spent last
week with her mother, Mrs.
Fred Adlard.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Codner Wis
tied at the Ed G. Palmer home
on Sunday.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1911-10-13

The Condor Bakery is open
and fully equipped for business.
Our old stock will be closed out
at cost and the new stock which
is arriving daily will be kept
fresh and up-to.date. We guar
antee our baked goods and gro
ceries to be of the best. All
goods sold by us will be deliver.
cred free to any part of the city.
Give our goods a trial. They are
guaranteed to give satisfaction.
]. D. Estes, Proprietor
Condor Bakery.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1911-10-13
TAKEN UP

Bay mare, weighing about $50
pounds, branded C with V over
it. Owner can get same by pay
ing pasture rent and cost of this
notice.
E. c. Maley,
Condor, Oregon.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1911-10-13
Treasurer's Notice.

All outstanding city warrants
up to and including No, 1886 will
be paid upon presentation at my
office. Interest ceases after
July Ia tn, 1911.
II. A. Hartshorn,
City Treasurer.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1911-10-13
Treasurer's Notice.

All warrants issued prior to
July 5. 1911 are will be paid upon
presentation. No interest.
]. A. MEMORIES
County Treasurer.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1911-10-13

When you come to Condor stop
at the Oregon Hotel and you
will always feel at home. The
service is always good. The
nearest hotel to the depot.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1911-10-13
For Sale.

so fine wool bucks, 25 of them
being yearlings. Call on or ad-
dress, John Madden,
Lone Rock, Oregon.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1911-10-13

Bus meets all trains for the
Summit Hotel. Your patronage
solicited and satisfaction guar
anteed.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1911-10-13

FOR RENT Inquire at this
Office concerning a house we
have for rent cheap.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1911-09-06
ALL STILLS MUST BE
REGISTEREO-0R TROUBLE

United States Collector of Internal
Revenue Charles A. Cottrill Is looking
up all those people who have stills of
any kind whatsoever and who have
failed to register them This applies
not only to the private people, but also
to all the colleges and laboratories.
The registration Is absolutely free
and Is only done so that the depart
ment may be able to keep check on
an stills In use. There are many pri-
vate stills around the city which are
used for carrying out various expert
ments, and these may come TO be
looked on with suspicion unless they
come out and declare themselves.
Collector CottrilI recently sent out a
number of letters dealing with the
question and has received many an
swcrs from those Interested. lie will
he very glad to give out any informa-
ton that Is required, and anyone who
wants to know has only to drop In or
send him u note and the information
will be available.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1911-09-06
CONKLING SINGS A
SONG OF FAIR HAWAII

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 29.-"Ha-
wall is making great preparations for
the opening of the Panama canal"
said d. l.. Conkling, Treasurer of the
Territory of Hawaii, at the Stewart
Hotel yesterday. He has just returned
from the East, where he disposed Of
u $1,5OO,OO0 bond issue for the Terri
tory. the proceeds Of which will be
used in various internal improve
mcnts, principal among which are
harbor engagements, which will be
necessary to meet the trade expan-
sion expected with the opening of the
Panama canal.
Conkling disposed of the bond issue
more advantageOusiy than any other
ever authorized by the territorial gov
eminent, placing the $1,5OO,00O issue
in Boston, Cincinnati, Indianapolis
and Evansville at a premium of l5S.
Tho bonds are twenty-thirties ut 4 per
cent. . tr..- .ssarH.,.
...HarbOr improvements. road work
public buildings, water works and
sewers will get the major portion of
the proceeds Of the ISSUE said Conk-
ling. "The Territory's total bonded
Indebtedness now is $5,50O,00O. The
needs are great owing to the rapid de-
velopmcnt of the country. In Homo
lulu water works facilities are too
few, and the growth of the city is
making the problem of supplying ado
| uuate seweraye euuinment difficult
The need of harbor improvements is
great. Very few people seem to real.
lie what great ports we have. The
customs district comprising the Ha.
waiian Islands is thirteenth in the
| United States in the amount of its GUS
toms duties. The customs collections
are three times greater than those pl
all the other United States Territories
together" rf. 49,.