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Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-06-23

The Singer sewing machine is sold
for cash or small monthly payments.
See T. A. Satterwhite, salesman.
Phone ACT.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-03-23

as shown at the stores of Mesdames
Gaffney and Humphrey. There seems
TO be good many models that are
small and exceptionally good looking,
without any of the features of last
years vintage.
The decided vogue of draped toque
effects has had the effect of bringing
on the market surprising variety of
straw hats, soft and light. which lend
themselves admirably to draping with
silk and velvet and will be the correct
thing for first hats.
The smartest of tailored toques are
built of very coarse braid, in mixed
colorings, subtly blended and offering
either subdued or audacious scheme
Some of the soft green and blue shad-
ings are very attractive as are GER
tain leather mixtures of russets and
green or violets and cerise tones.
Beauty of the braid and the skill
with which it is draped eliminate any
need of pretentious trimmings for
these toques. Some single ornament
or stiff bow is the usual choice.
Height is insisted upon in most of the
new small hats. Mercury wings are
liked and are posed wherever the de
signer finds them most effect tive. The
rabbit ears of the winter are repeated
on the straw toques and the butterfly
bows set at the back of the toques are
legion. The new flower toques are
uncommonly pretty, though some OF
them take on extreme height and are
of spectacular color schemes. Violet
and roses are the flowers most in use
for making these flower toques, though
corn flowers, poppies, lilacs, primroses
and many other blossoms are effect
lively used The deep single purple
violet are smarter than the double
ones Of lighter hue
The melon shape OF moderate size
is first in popular esteem. Draped
leghorn or tuscan is much used for
toques, usually with black or dark
toned velvet or straw next the face.
Little bonnet shapes turning up in
front and back and dropping low at
the sides are effectively trimmed by
huge soft bows set in front, on the
crown top or at the back of the
crown; and there are many fascinat-
ing little poke shapes trimmed in flow
ers or in a group OF ostrich plumes,
posed in front and curling forward.
The smartest OF these plumes are
shaded.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-03-23

TO the constitution relating TO the dis
tribution of primary money, says:
Il urge the adoption o fthe pro
posed amendment because under the
present system OF distribution a large
number OF school districts receive
more primary money than they use.
The teachers wages in the state APP
proximate $9;OO0,OOO annually. The
amount of primary money distributed
annually approximates $6,000,000
There are approximately one thousand
districts in the state which now have
on hand enough money or more than
enough 10 pay the teachers wages
and all tuition charges for a period Of
two years in advance. The census
enrolment in these districts approx
mate $4,000 If this amendment shall
be adopted, when we come to dis
tribute the primary money we shall
not count these $4,000 pupils in max
ing up the apportionment. Hereto
fore, in making the apportionment we
have divided approximately $4,000 900
by approximately 100000 II this
amendment prevails, we shall divide
the $6.OOO,OGO by 691 900 This will
make the per capita apportionment
larger by about eight per cent. No
primary money will so to those dis
tricts which have on hand enough
money TO pay their expenses for two
years or more until their surplus is
reduced to a point sufficient for two
year supply They will then again
participate All the money will be
distributed to the districts which have
not a two-year supply on hand. This
will insure the active use and expendi
ture OF all the primary money dis.
tributed" "
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-03-23
FOR CIRCUIT JUDGE
OF the 29lh Judicial District the Re-
publiCanS OfGraliOt Name
HON. KELLY S. sEARL
The Man Who for the Past Six Years Has
Filled that Important Position

The Republicans Of Gratiot county
take pride in presenting to the voters
OF this, the goth judicial district the
name of Kelly S. Scarf, as their can
didate for circuit judge. Judge Searl
is too we'll and favorably known
throughout Gratiot and Clinton coun-
ties 10 need any word of commenda-
ton, but short biography will un-
doubtedly prove Of interest to the
voters of the district.
Born near the village of Elsie, Feb
4, 1862, he attended the schools ad-
jacent thereto and progressed so rap
idly that 90 years later he graduated
from the Northern Indiana Normal
school, and in 1856, from the state
University of Michigan Immediately
thereafter, or in 1887, Judge Searle
commenced the practice of law in
Gratiot county. Six years ago he was
elected judge of this judicial circuit
And so thorough is his knowledge OF
law and so accurate have been his de-
cisions that out of nine cases appealed
TO the supreme court from this county
during the past six years, only one
has been reversed. Kelly s. Searrs
friends believe that work in the center
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-03-23
CITY CONVE AI|0N
The Republicans Of Alma Met at
City. Hall Tuesday Evening
NOMINATED A STR0NG TICKET
To be Voted Upon at the Coming Spring
Election Monday April 3

The Republican city convention was
called to order Tuesday evening
March 21, at 7:3o p. m. by City Com
mitteeman John N. Day. F. (. ELS
worth was chosen chairman and John
Knoertzer secretary, after which
Chairman Ellsworth appointed
Messrs. ]. T. Ewing and P. M. Smith
tellers. The following committees
were appointed, after which the con-
yention took a recess TO permit the
committees TO formulate their reports.
Credentials-G. II. Bansill, George
s, per, E. H. Doane.
Permanent Organization and Order
OF Business-Francis King, T. A. Ely,
]. F. Schwartz.
Resolutions-C. l. Delavan, J. Z
Mitchell, George w, Pulfrey.
The committee on credentials re-
ported the delegations from the vari'
Gus wards as presented by their chair
men and the report as submitted was
unanimously adopted. The committee
on permanent organization and order
of business presented their report
through Committeeman Schwartz and
same was accepted and adopted.
The committee on resolutions
through their chairman, G. /, Della
van. presented the resolution printed
elsewhere in this issue The resolu-
ton was supported in a speech by
State Highway Commissioners T. a
Ely and adopted by the convention
without a dissenting vote.
The next order of business was the
nomination OF a candidate for the OF
fee OF mayor. VIM. DeMuth pre-
sented the name of NJ. J. Montise
There being no further nominations
the rules were suspended and Mr.
Montgell nominated by acclamation
d. w. Adams, the popular and et.
fcient clerk, was renominated by the
secretary being instructed to cast the
vote of the convention for Mr.. Adams
!. For treasurer the name of d. l.
Sharrar was presented by c. l.. Della
van, and that OF John w. Glass by
Otto Sanderhoff. A ballot was or
dered taken, which, when the result
was announced, showed 40 votes cast
OF which Mr. Glass received 2S and
y. /. Sharrar 12, Mr.. Glass thereby
becoming the Republican standard
bearer for the office of city treasurer
For justice OF the peace the name ot
John T. Swigart was placed before the
convention. There being no other can
didate. his nomination was made
unanimous by suspension of the rules
and the secretary casting the vote ot
the convention A city committee fol
the ensuing year was appointed, as
follows:
First Ward-C. l.. Delavan.
Second Ward-J. F. Schwartz.
Third Ward-J T. Ewing.
Fourth Ward-C. G.. Rhodes.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-03-23

Grand Rapids Press Says Honesty is
Being Insisted Upon
ACTION SHOULG Be TAKEN
Sixteen Ounces Should be Pound Whether
Sugar or Goal

The Press OF March had the fol
lowing editorial under its head
"Trickery in Weights and Measures
According to Investigations made
by the United States bureau of stand
ards. from 25 To Is per cent OF the
scales used by retail and wholesale
dealers throughout the country are in
correct. Some s5 per cent of these
defective scales discriminate against
the consumer and only Is per cent fa-
vor him
The activity of the federal Off.
cials recalls the bill which Represen-
tative Verdier of Grand Rapids has
drafted for state law in the sale OF
fruits. nuts, etc, shall bear mark in
dicative of their actual capacity.
Grand Rapids grocers, when an ordi-
nance along the same lines was pro-
posed, asked that it be held up on the
ground that commission dealers
would cut this city off their list rather
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-03-23
ARCADIA GRANGE 500
Held Regular Session Last Saturday
Evening March Is

Arcadia Grange No. 500 met in reg
ular session Saturday evening, March
Is. In the absence OF the Master
Worthy Oyersecr Lamont Wood pre-
sided Communications from State
Grange in regard to binder twine and
machine oil were read and action de
fcrrcd until q future meeting The
lecturer being absent ON account of
illness, her place was taken by Bro.
Carl Titles and the following program
in honor OF St Patrick's day given:
Opening song, Wearing OF the
Green" (a) Was ireland Always
Under British Rule? (b) Under
what Rules was Her Subjugation Ac-
complshed d;-Carl Titus Some char
acteristics OF the Irish was given by
Mrs Wood; Sister Smith told how the
shamrock came to be osen as the
emblem OF Ireland; Bro Lamont
Wood told of some prominent Irish
members of the British parliament;
Bro. Floyd Smith gave a sketch of
Robert Emmet; Sister Minnie Grover
told what Ireland's contributions to
literature had BEEN Mrs Keefer gave
an Irish reading, and Bro Harry
Grover gave a short talk on the sub
ject of home rule for Ireland. Pensay
march 10 the tune 1--WE Keep the Pig
in the Parlor" Grange closed in due
form, after which refreshments were
served by Woman's Work committee.
Next meeting, Saturday, April L.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-03-23
ALNA DE- NOGRAIS
Meet In Mass Convention and NOmi-
nate City Ticket
WALTER CAPLE FOR MAYOR
Resolution Passed and Ward Tickets Named
w. Creaser COnyentIOns Chairman

Pursuant TO call the democrats Of
Alma met in mass convention last even
ing at the city hall and placed in nomi-
nation the following city ticy ticket.
Mayor-Walter w. Caple
Clerk 9. Stinchbomb
Treasurer-Sam.W Wilcox
Jnstice Peace-D l.. johnson
The convention then proceeded TO
name.ward tickets with the following
result:
First Ward-Alderman f. c, Crardell;
Supervisor, l.. n. Baker; Constable,
John Gongwer.
Second Ward Alderman, John Chick;
Supervisor, Isaac Russell; Constable,
Vint c. Richards
Third Ward-Alderman l. n. Brain
ard; Supervisor, f. w. Hooper; Con-
stable, Ed. Winn
Fourth Ward-Alderman j. A. Bitt-
ner; Supervisor. j. d. Helman; Con.
stable. Lester Thomas.
CITY committee-First ward, p w.
Creaser; second ward, Isaac Russell;
third ward. Benz Carter; fourth ward,
a. A. Chick
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-03-23
HANDSOME GIFTS

J. S, Caple of this city last week made
each of his four sons, Alvah b., Charles
H., VIM. and Walter w. present of q
Maxwell touring car. The cars were
purchased through A. c. Wyant of this
city aud we're delivered last Saturday.
The boys held reunion at their parents
home in this city last evening and
most enjoyable time was experienced.
Alvah's home is now in Toledo, Charles
in CanandaiRua, N. Y, VIM. in Glare
and Walter in this city.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-03-23
HOWARD A. POTTER
Republican Candidate for County
School Commissioner

When c. F. Pike, the present in
cumbent of the office of county
school commissioner. quits his job
July 1st next, he will without doubt
be succeeded by Howard a. Potter,
the Republican candidate for that inn
portant position. The people OF
Gratiot county realize that Mr. Pike
has made an able and efficient COM
missioner They also realize that in
Howard A. Potter they have an ex-
celient successor to Mr.. Pike.
Mr. Potter was born in Eaton coun-
~ in 1878, coming TO Gratiot in 1850
with his parents. He is a graduate
of the Ithaca high school. Also a
member of the graduating class OF
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-03-23

Mrs. c. J. Sterling Hit by Street Car
in Chicago

Mrs c. j Sterling, formerly Miss
Agnes Delavan of this city, was badly
injured Monday, March IS, while
crossing the street at the corner OF
42d and Cottage Grove avenue, by be.
ing hit by passing street car. When
picked up and taken to the Lakeside
hospital Miss Sterling was found to
have sustained broken collar bone
two ribs and broken left arm. Her
face was badly cut and bruised, but
her physician and attendants predict
her recovery Mr.. Sterling, who was
at Midland, was notified OF the acci'
dent and went at once for Chicago
Mrs Sterling has a host of friends
in this city who hope that her re.
covery may be speedy.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-03-23

we the Democrats of the city OF
Alma, in convention assembled. humbly
ask every voter to consider the interests
of our city and if you favor the
principals for which we stand, and an
economical and progressive administra-
ton of the city business you are cordially
invited to assist in giving US a larger
share of the officers 30 that we may be
able to more fully demonstrate to you
that we stand for the best interes SITS of
our city.
THAT you may more fully understand
just what position we take in regard TO
the future Of our city we name few of
the reforms we advocate in the follow
ing resolutions.
''Resolved-That arrangements should
be made in the near future to have our
Main business street paved, the work,
as far as practicable, to be done by our
own workmen, under city supervision,
having:the assessment of the tax dis.
tributed in such manner as not to be
burdensome on the tax payers
"Resolved-That we favor the laying
aside of reasonable amount yearly, as
a sinking fund to place the city in posi-
ton to own and operate an electric
light plant, as well as the water works
when the franchise which has been
granted expires.
"Resolved-That we favor the ap-
.pointment by the city council. of such
persons as are fully capable of doing the
work for which they are chosen, re-
gardless of political affiliation
"Resolved-That we favor making
Alma the cleanest, the neatest, the most
beautiful, and the most healthy city in
the state.
"Resolved-That we fully endorse the
economical and progressive administra-
ton of Mayor McClinton.
1, N. BRAINARD,
A. J. O'BOYLE,
w. A. BAHLKE,
Com.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-03-23

than change the type OF their mea-
sures The Verdier bill, by making
the law state wide, is expected to re-
move this objection.
The aim of both the federal Off
GERS and Mr.. Verdier interests every
consumer With many scales short
and fruit measures understood it seems
hard TO escape some form OF CONNER
cial dishonesty in foodstuffs 1t is
also said that in the early days of pre-
pared foods each OF the packages
weighed about two pounds, but from
time TO time, the manufacturers have
cut them down until now few Of the
so-called two pound cereals weigh
more than twenty ounces. As the law
does not require that the weight be
stamped on the package there is no
way to prosecute, but bill making
it obligatory TO state the weight OF
the contents is now pending in con
gress.
The notice which is being given
generally to weights and measures is
another instance OF how an awakened
national conscience is moving along
practical lines Honesty is being in
sisted on to-day as never before and
the optirnist who believes that the
world constantly grows better now
adays can back up his theory by ac-
tual demonstration from life"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-03-23
SUNDAYED IN ALMA
Hon. Victor MurdOCk Of Kansas
Guest al Wright House

Victor {. Murdock, congressman
from the Eighth district OF Kansas,
in company with his father-in-law, f,
T. Allen of Wichita, spent Sunday in
Alma Mr. Murdock lectured in Ann
Arbor Saturday evening and arrived
here Sunday on his way to Grand
Rapids Victor c. Murdock is a rec
ognized leader among the insurgents
in the house of Representatives and
was one of the leaders in the move
ment which resulted in removing the
appointing power of committees from
Speaker Joseph Cannon. In conver-
sation with a representative of the
Record Mr.. Murdock spoke in glow
ing terms of Michigan's United States
senator. The congressman from Kan
sas is member of the committee on
postoffices and post roads and as a
member of that committee was for
years associated with Gratiot countys
citizen, \. B. Darragh of whom Mr..
Murdoch said there was no more
active member on the committee, and
none whose advice and counsel he
priced more highly during the years
they were associated together. Mr..
Murdock is serving his fifth term in
congress from the Wichita district.
which is largely an agricultural one.
and where he says he finds a divided
opinion on the Canadian reciprocity
bill which, in his opinion, will become
law before the adjournment of the
special session called to convene on
April 4.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-03-23

OF the district should be pushed with
all due diligence, in SO doing saving
both money and time for litgant and
tax payer That his work of six
years as Judge of this district has met
with the approval of the members of
the bar of both Gratiot and Clinton
counties is shown by the almost
unanimous support given his candi-
dacy by both the Democratic and Re-
publican atOreys of the district.
Judge Su0sill be reelected Judge
of the 29H judicial district of Michi
gan when the polls are closed Monday
evening, April 3.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-03-23
STRICTLY UP TO-DATE

ID. w. Robinson, the dry goods mer-
Chant has on display in his State street
store line of the famous Harem skirts
that have caused such Juror in Paris
and other large cities. If you want the
latest get Harem.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-03-23
new REPAIR SHOP

J. NJ. Callihan is now nicely settlef in
his new work room on Woodwork Ave
nue. where he is prepared to do all kinds
of bicyc and machine repair work. Mr.
Callihan is an expert workman, q man
of experience and will give prompt at
tention to all orders intrusted. to him.
Remember the location.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-03-23
STRONG AND To THE POINT

The following resolution was presented
by the committee on resolutions at the Re-
publican city convention last Tuesday even
ing and adopted without dissenting vote:
We the republicans of the city of Alma in
convention assembled congratulate ourselves
our beautiful and prosperous and growing city
heartily approve and endorse Republican coun-
Gil for their efficient work during the past year,
farther heartily approve and endorse the attitude
of our local supervisors in their endeavor to keep
Gratiot dry county. and pledge them
loyal co operation and support in all like endeavors
in the future.
We especially concerned about
city. 1t is widely known throughout the state for
its beautiful homes its thriving industries, its
public Schools its college and best of all its public
spirited citizens.
Our city's good name must be maintained. A
progressive policy must be pursued, above all our
laws must be enforced The law most difficult to
enforce and therefore the requiring the great
est vigilance is our local option law. We demand
that our officers shall be alert and vigilant in the
detection of any violation of this law and agrees
i've in bringing its violators to justice"
{. l.. DELAVAN,
JAMES E. MITCHELL,
GEO. W. PULFREY
Com.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-03-23

c. F. Wright of Carson City spent
Saturday and Sunday in Alma.
Word received from Mrs. George
Emsley, now in Los Angeles, conveys
the good news that Mr.. Ecsley is re-
covering from his recent severe sick
ness, and that ne will soon be himself
again
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-03-23
millinery OPENING
Alma Millinery Establishments Held
Open House Last Week

Alma's millinery stores held their
first 1911 opening the last three days
of last week, and while the weather
was not all that could be desired for
the occasion. yet large number of
interested spectators viewed the styles
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-03-23

1906 from Alma college. He has
served as superintendent of schools at
East Tawas, principal of schools at
Carson City, and two years in the
district schools of Gratiot. He is at
present instructor in English and
mathematics at the Academy in this
city Thoroughly qualified by ex-
perience. Mr.. Potter will be able to
maintain the schools of Gratiot
county at their present high standard
OF excellence
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-03-23

p. w. Creaser was chairman of the
convention and Geo. Gargett secretary,
the chair appointed John Chick and
Ben Carter tellers and as a committee
on resolutions. w. A. Bahlke, l. Y.
Brainard and A. J. O'Boyle Following
the nomination of city and ward tickets,
the committee on resolutions presented
their report which was as follows;
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-03-23
The PRIMARY AMENDMENT.

l.. l.. Wright. superintendent of
public instruction. in an interview
with the press correspondents today
in .lation to the proposed amendment
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1911-01-18

preparatory 10 locating the depot for
which Tulsans have been clamoring
for 80 long time. The Santa Fe owns
considerable property IN Tulsa and
VIII probably not experience much
trouble IN finding a building spot
The company has had something
like $3.50, 900 set aside for improve
ments at this place for some time, 1t
Is asserted. II has been known that
the joint Midland Valley Santa Fe de-
pot and freight house at this place has
been an unsatisfactory arrangement
for many months The joint depot
has been cramped for room for n long
time, and the freight house and sheds
have proved to be wholly Inadequate
to accommodate the two railways
since their business at Tulsa has as
sumed such large proportions.
II Is believed by many that as soon
as the business dissolution Of the two
roads Is brought about through the
Santa Fe erecting It's own facilities,
the Madland valley will make extern
slve improyen ents
The Santa Fe men have two
coaches in the local yards where they
slept last night
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1911-01-18

inspection and OF limitation Of the
length OF time such comodtlcs may
be LEFT IN stOrngc. lie concludes:
"Wo are servants Of the people. of
the whole people Their interests
should be our constant study We
should pursue Il without fear or fa-
vor our rownrd win Dee greater than
that TO bo obtained In amy other SER
vice, II n not the foolish ardor Of
the FuuguIuo or too radical reform
that ! urge upon YOU, but merely the
tasks that are evident ana pressing
the things We have knowledge and
guidance enough 10 doi and 10 do
with confld--,ce and energy merely
point out the present business Of
progressive ana scryiccablc govern
mcnt the next stage on the Journey
Of duty The path Is as inviting as
II iB plain shall we hesitate 10 tread
it7 / look forward with genuine
pleasure 10 the pospect Of being your
comrudo upon IT,"