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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-08-17

Palfrey, Bansill, Fullerton and Frak-
err
There being a quorum present the
council was declared to be in ses-
sion.
Alderman Fullerton presented the
following resolution and moved its
adoption; motion seconded by Aid.
Pulfrey, whereas at the special city
election held in the city of Alma,
Mich, Aug. 7, 1911, called and held
for the purpose of voting upon the
proposition relative 10 the issuing
of the city bonds in the sum OF
$4,000 to be used for building a
bridge on State street, opening Pros
pect Ave. from Superior street north
to Davidson street, building sidewalk
on State street from railroad cross
ing to cemetery and other street
improvements. Said bonds to be
payable $4,000 each year until paid.
The first of said bonds to be due and
payable in the year 1919 was voted
upon and the returns OF the board of
election inspectors of each respective
ward in said city OF Alma, Mich,
show that the whole number of votes
given for and against said PROPOSE
ton was $50 of which 95 voted yes
and IS voted no. Therefore, be il
resolved by the common council of
the City OF Alma now in session
that inasmuch as the said returns
OF said board of cleo inspectors
as aforesaid show that there was
not two-thirds vote of the whole
number of electors voting upon said
proposition voting yes, that the said
proposition relative to the issuing
OF said bonds be declared by the
common council to be duly lost.
Dated Alma, Mich, Thursday, Aug.
10, A. D. 1911.
Resolution accepted and adopted
as follows:
Yeas-Aldermen Fuller, Knight,
Pulfrey, Bansill, Fullerton and Frak-
err
Nays-None
On motion of Aid. Knight and sup
ported by Aid. Fuller that the Board
OF Registration be allowed three dol
lars per day and election inspectors
two dollars per day was carried
GENERAL FUND.
]. +. Fuller, reg. and Inspector $500
I. J. Clark, reg and Inspector. 500
John INNS, Inspector .......... 200
d. S. Sharus, Inspector ........ 200
w. w. Rollin, gate keeper go. 200
Dan Habbell, gate keeper. 200
G.. V. Wright, reg. and insp. >. 800
Geo. Knight, reg. and insp. go. 800
G.. S. Ward, Inspector ........ 200
A. w. Brock, Inspector ........ 200
Q. Kehn, gate keeper $3.50. 200
w. d. Strong, gate keeper. 200
Ladies Civic League,
days rent ..................1 10 90
Geo. Bansill, reg. and insp. -. 500
Geo. Pulfrey, reg. and insp. 80. 5Og
"A. +. Cook, inspector ......... 200
]. T. Ewing, Inspector ........ 200
Joe Sar.or, gate keeper ....... 200
Ed. ADAMS, gate keeper ...... 200
Geo. Pulfrey, days rent. 1000
X. ]. Fraker, reg and insp...... 500
"A. Hovel, reg. and gate keeper. 500
p. NJ. Smith, Inspector ........ 200
n Fullerton, Inspector 49,. 200
Frank G.. Bennett, Inspector 200
f. G. Alverson, gate keeper. 49,. 200
w. T. Adams, days rent 1000
On motion of Aid. Fuller, support
ed by Aid Fullerton, the council
adjourned
J. NJ. Montigel, Mayor.
D. w. Adams, Clerk
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-08-17
FREE METHODIST CHURCH

Regular services of worship at l0:45
a. M. and 1880 p. III. Sundays. Sunday
school $50 a. IN. Midweek prayermeet-
ing--Wednesday evening at 7;3o. Church
on corner of w. Center and Cedar street.
C. w. Kiffer, Pastor.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-08-17
A KING WHO LEFT HOME

Sc: the world to talking but Paul
Mathulka. OF Buffalo, n. Y, says he
always KEEPS AT HOME the King
o. all Laxatives - Dr. Kings New
Life Pills and that they're a bless
ing to all his family. Cure constipa-
ton, headache, Indigestion. dyspepsia.
Only 2jc at RHODES DRUG CO.,
Wheaton & Son.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-08-17
CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENTS

FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST, SCIENTIST
Services every Sunday at 1890 a. m
in the Knights of Pythias hail Wednes-
day evening services at 7:30. Reading
room open Saturday afternoon from two
to four o'clock same place.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-08-17
CITY COUNCIL MEETING

The common council Of the city
of Alma, Mich, in session at coun-
Gil rooms in said city on Thursday.
Aug 10, 1911, as provided by statute.
The council was called to order by
the mayor, Hon. J. NJ Mont g. l.
Present-Alderme Fuller, Knight,
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-08-17
NJ. e. CHURCH

Morning service at 1000; Sunday
School at 1890; Epworth League and
Glass meeting at 600 p. m. Evening
service at 700. Mid-week service at
7:So Thursday evening in lecture room
Of church.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-08-17
EXCURSION TO AGRICULTU-
RAJ COLLEGE, LANSING.

On Wednesday, August 2Srd the Ann
Arbor r. r. will give its annual ex-
cursion to the Agricultural College,
Lansing. Train will leave Alma at
1888 A. NJ. Fare for the round trip,
$1.4O. Returning special train will
leave Agricultural College grounds
at $50 p. NJ, Lansing 600 p, M.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-08-17
CHURCH OF CHRIST.

Regular service Sunday at 1000
O'Clock q. m. Sunday school IL 100 a. III.
Evening service 1880 @ f. Society
at $3.50 Wednesday evening service at
7:30 Prayer service Thursday evening
at 7:30 p. m.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-08-17
BAPTIST CHURCH.

Rev. A. G.. Lawton OF Valois, New
York, will occupy the pulpit at the
Baptist church Sunday morning and
evening. Other services as usual
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-08-17
CATHOLIC CHURCH.

St. Mary's, Alma-High Mass and
serman at 500
St Louis-Low Mass and sermon
ar 1890.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-08-17
ST. JOHNS CHURCH,

Holy Communion 500 A. M
Morning prayer and sermon 1000
Sunday School 11:30
No evening service.
]. FRANK JACKSON,
Rector.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-08-17
LUTHERAN CHURCH.

There will be no Lutheran SER
vice next Sunday On Sunday,
Aug. p, however, there will be
German Lutheran service at the u.
g. church at 2:3O p. m, standard
time.
ADOT PHI SAFER Pastor
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-08-17

FURNISHED ROOMS FOR RENT
i will rent my parlor elegantly fur.
nished for bed room for the coming year
All modern improvements, bath, toilet,
electric lights, furnace. hot /and cold
water. Will rent TO two young men or
two ladies for the next year. Call at
Elite Cloak Store for particulars. Mrs.
Bart Miller.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-08-17

FOR SALE-Pure bred Currency
bpll calf, dropped July 2nd, 1911.
This cali is we'll fitted by lines OF
breeding and individual excellence
to head any irst-cass herd. APP
ply to Fred Bradford, r. F. D. No
4, Alma, Mich.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-08-17

FOR SALE-Mare and colt, mare is
five years old, colt 40 days old. Will
sell cheap TO quick buyer. Will give
time If necessary. Enquire at 2l2 west
Superior St.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-08-17

LOST-Toy Fox Terrier dog, vary
small, white with black markings Lib
eral reward for his return. Chas. X
Murphy, Alma.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-08-17

LOST-Purse containing about $40
including two small checks. Finder
please return to Journal office and re-
ceive reward
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-08-17

WANTED-Two we'll dressed young
men to travel with manager, Call after
seven on Lee n. Kendell at Edwards
House.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-08-17
VESTABURG.

ADOLPH SAUER, Pastor.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-08-17

HOUSE FOR RENT-Mrs. W. Risch
30S Park Ave.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-08-17

WANTED-To rent until October lst
a baby carriage, call at 7. J. Clark
706 River Avenue.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-08-17

FOR SALE-Two eighty acre farms
will be sold on terms to suit the pur-
chaser. Enquire of J, L. Miller.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-08-17

FOR REET-One six room house.
Good location Enquire at Miller
Bros.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-08-17
items OF SPECIAL INTEREST.

WANTED-The address of Mrs Min
ME Vail
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-08-17

FOR SALE-Good work horse, $50. 90
Enquire PIP w. Superior Street.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-08-17

FOR SALE-New mich COW five
years old. J. A. Wilks, Forest
Hill Union Phone.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-26
MISS NEIDA HUMPHREY
 TO SING AT MUSIC STUDY

Miss Neida Humphrey of New York will sing this morning at the Music Study clubs regular meeting. This will be a delightful feature of an already lovely programme. Immediately after her solo, Miss Humph rey will leave for New York where she will resume her study of voice.
 voice, an exchange has the following;
 From the very outset it was evident that an artistic treat out of the ordin- ary was in store, and enthusiasm in increased measure was the order as the programme progressed until at the close an ovation was accorded the altogether charming young girl. Miss Humphrey possesses beautifully poised, true soprano voice of remark able range. Her legato and staccato are equally good. while her intelli- gent regard for the niceties which go to make up a really adequate inter- preta tion is most unusual. particular ly in so young a singer.
 Those who heard Miss Humphrey in New York and Philadelphia during last winter and spring were unani- nous In the opinion that the young artist under notice would attain to the surely the remarkable singing could serve to justify and to set the seal upon such a thought"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-26
VIOLETS AT CARD PARTY FOR MRS. MEEHAM, A VISJTt

Progressive 42 was the game at Mrs. F. D. Browns attractive party for Mrs. Meecham of Petersburg, Va., the house guest of Dr. and Mrs. Foster and the guests invited to meet her numbered S0
 It was distinctly a violet party The lights throughout the lower floor of the hostess home were shaded with the love- ly tint and violets made the centerpiece of the bonbon table whose dainties all followed the color motive. A violet ice was served and the prize was plate painted in violets, while the consolation, bottle of violet perfume, was drawn from a fern dish in which were thrust hand painted violets upstanding as though growing.
 Y Mrs. Parker was the fortunate winner of the first prize, which she generously presented to the honoree. The consolation was drawn by Mrs. Mayfeld.
 Those who enjoyed this pretty hospi- tality were: Mrs. B. H. Cooper, Mrs. F. w. Dixon, Mrs. J. s. Foster Mrs Nee cham, Mrs. c. E. Bigsby Gllett, Mrs. w. H. Hit, Mrs. J. A. Blackburn, Mrs. James Roberts, Mrs. Leroy Armstrong, Mrs. J. T. Henette, Mrs. James Hood, Mrs. Wolfe, Miss Simmons, Mrs. w. B. Hilhouse, Mrs. Penrod Geohegan, Mrs. w. T. Maysfield, Miss Lucy Hilton, Miss Neil Hilton, Mrs E. A. Holmes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-26

made per prettiest bow to the audience ard has been carefully blindfolded. "H-a-r-r-i-s," Spelling very slowly). The Manager: twill Mrs. Harris an- swer? Please be kind. Remember, Miss Grey cannot successfully answer unless she has the cooperation of her auditors. If Mrs. Harris is here, will the lady please signify the same by holding up her hand?'
 Everybody gets sort of nervous and sits on the edge of their chair and begins to think that perhaps after all she is like the noted Mrs. Harris, who was so useful to our friend "Sairy Camp and who never appeared in her real per son any more than this one was doing Just at this moment, however, tiny hand is raised and all doubt and fears is removed as we hear Miss Grey say: q knew she was here! I kept getting message from Mrs. Harris. She is a young widow. She is worried about her sweetheart and I've something to tell her. I am getting her thought right now. Yes-conditions will be better, but don't act hurriedlyl"
 Miss Alice," says Miss Gray, after a slight pause.
 The Manager: Miss Grey is calling for Miss Alice. Alice, Where Art Thou? Will Miss Alice kindly answer?' "There she is" cries Miss Grey ner- vously "Yes, you will find.your brooch outside the front door of your house. And you suspected neighbor. didn't you?'
 1T get a question-a question: Miss Grey continues. twill Bryan run again for Presidents Of course he will. Noth-
 ing on earth could keep that man from running except to have both his legs cut off,
 .'I am in rapport with A. o. L. She wants to know if John loves her. Yes, my dear, he does; but he doesn't know it. Be patient until the gentleman dis covers his affection" advises Miss Grey.
 And on and on went the game; Miss Grey answering questions and dealing out futures with the ease of a bridge shark dealing cards.
 Everybody went away happy for Miss
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-26
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

To the Editor of The Age-Heraid'
 was annoyed today to see the czar- like powers proposed to be conferred on the chief mine inspector and ms assistants under section 10 of this pro- posed new law.
 The best answer to the propriety or this law is to publish it so that the general public and all interested may fudge for themselves:
 "Section 10. The chief mine inspector and, each sof his associates are hereny em werAtIs to act as police officers with full powers to arest and detain' with or without warrant, any person who violates any provision of this act or engaged in any attempt to violate any provision of this act. Provided however. fthat no such. person shall be detained for any period of time longer than "A hours without warrant, or the filing of charge against him in a court of competent Jurisdiction. And provided further. that said chief mine inspector and his associa tes, and the mine operator and officer detaining such person shall not be liable in dam ages on account of any such arrest or detention of any such person or persons.
 In 1893 having then served as mine inspector for two years | gave much thought to an enforcement clause to the law.
 Tt is a very difficult proposition. In view of my service in the office I think that my experience ought to be worth something.
 The passing of laws will not make mines safe.
 In an experience of about eight years as chief mine inspector and with a smaller death record than any prede- cessor or successor since I found that the moral influence of the position was such that the chief mine inspector could get or make the operators do anything that they ought to be re- auired to do.
 What is needed and required is chief mine inspector with sufficient assistants.
 The new law provides this.
 I have never seen 1t stated yet that any acident was even caused in this state by an operator failing to do any thing that the chief mine inspector de- nanded to be done.
 I did suggest and I think it would be
 
 serted that two bad accidents In one year should automatically terminate the term of office of the chief mine in- apector.
 This should be no reflection on the official and the governor could reap point him if he saw fiy
 The chief inspector and the governor concurring should have power to re- move an assistant inspector with one days notice.
 The whole matter Is with the chief inspector and sufficient help.
 Neither the operators. the miners working in the mines, the mine in spector or the public want explosions or to be told how they happened and to be locking the door too late.
 If were passing the law or seek ing the office of chief I would say that the term of office of chief mine in- spector should automatically termn- ate 30 days after an explosion or ac- cident costing the lives of 25 or more men.
 The governor could reappoint him or some one else to the office.
 If section 10 is a fair sample, I say let the legislature arrange a suitable salary for the chief and give him plenty of help and stick to the old law. Respectfully, J. de B. HOOPER.
 Dixie Spring, January "A. 1911.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-26
CARNEGIE TRUST WILL
 BE INVESTIGATED

New York January B.-lnVestlga- ton of the affairs of the carnegie Trust company, one of the institutions which closed it's doors because Of Joseph G. Robins financial operations, is to be undertaken by, a grand Jury. District Attorney Whitman received a complaint from the state banking de- partment today asking that the cir cumstaDces attendant upon it's closing be investigated. Subpoenaes were issued this afternoon for several wit nesses whose identity is not disclosed but whose appearance is expected to- morrow.
 The Carnegie Trust company closed January ', after five years business in New York. It had on deposit at the time sS,96O,000, including half mill lion dollars belonging to the city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-26
HIGHLAND BOOK CLUB CHARMINGLY ENTERTAINED

The members of the Highland Book club and such of their friends who were permitted to enjoy with them a meet ing several weeks ago at which Mrs Leonard T. Beecher gave a talk, re- morlber it as one of the most delight ful treats of a very interesting win tor. A similar experience was vouch- safed to them yesterday when another gifted and very charming woman talked to them of Maeterlinck's Blue Bird " Mrs. Flournoy Rivers is a speaker of rare culture. forcefulness and humor She appears before her audience brim- full of her subject. and, blessed with an easy and graceful delivery, she never fails to charm her hearers.
 The meeting took place at the home of Mrs. John w. Tomlinson. with Mrs. Leslie Fulenwider as the hostess. With two such graceful hostesses the pro- gramme and the social features were perfect.
 The Blue Bird" has been the object of much interest and the privilege of hearing Mrs. Rivers talk of it was eagerly accepted by all who were granted it.
 Mrs. W. F. Evans conducted the cur rent events, a topic which she led in her usual bright chatty way.
 ADAMS-RUSSEL
 The marriage of Miss Frances Tanner Russe to MT. Robert Sommerville Adams was solemnized at the home of the bride s mother, Mrs. John M Russell
 At 7:30 o'clock, to the strains of the wedding march, the bridal party entered the handsomely decorated drawing room, where the ceremony was performed by the Rev. J. D. Lewis, pastor of the Cum berland Presbyterian church, in an im- pressive manner. The home was dec orated in evergreens and in white and pink roses. Banked from floor to ceiling was the altar, which was used for the bridal party.
 The bride was lovely in a travelling costume of brown morelle cloth, with hat shoes and gloves in suite. Her flowers were white and pink Killarney roses
 The home was crowded with relatives 
 CONTINUED ON PAGE S)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-26

In a remote corner of the Orpheum l sat yesterday afternoon and listened with bated breath and marveling ears to Miss Ruth Grey answer the questions of her auditors in the vast assemblage.
 The power of Miss Grey is little short of wonderful. It is an exhibition of phy- sic phenomena that baffles the cleverest and makes you "sit up and take notice,. and when your turn comes you have a terribly creepy sort of feeling that your real" name is going to be told right out in the meeting and somehow none of us is ever quite ready for that to happen -eh?
 It occurred to me at the matinee that there was remarkable degree of same aess about the questions asked.
 Most of the women were inquiring about love affairs and "affinities'- while nearly all. the men were asking about business deals and prospects, which is rather a good index. I concluded, of what the sexes consider Of paramount importance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-26
MIR. AND MRS. FRANK NELSON
 ENTERTAIN AT DINNER

One of the pleasant affairs of the week was the dinner party given by MT. and Mrs. Frank Nelson, Jr., in compliment to Mrs. Meecham, the guest of Dr. and Mrs. John Foster, Tuesday evening.
 The handsome dining room was dec orated for the occasion with yellow roses and narcissus; the exquisite spring blos- soms filling epergnes and vases on the buffets, and tall Tiffany vase in the center of the table. Mrs Nelson, who is always Q charming hos tess, was especially lovely in her dinner gown of soft blue. The other matrons at the table were also most attractivcly gowned.
 In the party were MT. and Mrs. Nell
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-26
MUNICIPAL PROGRESS
 TAXES BIG BOOM

Columbus, Ga., January 25.-(Special)- The Georgia and Alabama Industrial h. dex says in it's regular weekly issue:
 Municipal enterprise is at the forefront of the Georgia-Alabam progress record for the beginning of the new year. Fair burn, Ga, voted water works and cleo tric bonds, Dublin, Ga., sold improvement
 bonds at handsome premium, Wallacoo- chee. Ga, ordered an election on the s-
 suance of electric light and water works
 bonds, Birmingham, Ala, and Macon. | Ga, awarded substantial paving con
 tracts; Mobile. Ala, is inviting bids for
 the construction of much paving and the
 building of sewers, and Kirkwood, Ga is
 inviting proposals for furnishing the ma
 terals for the construction of a water works and sewerage system.
 New banks are reported for Alicevile. Ala, and Clio, Ala, while banking in- stitutions at Atlanta, Ga., Cairo. Ga. Douglasville, Ga, Roanoke, Ala, and Thomson, Ga, are to increase their capi- tai stock. a building and loan assocla- tion at Decatur. Ala, increased it's capi- tai stock from s4o0.OOO to s5OO.ooO. South Carol1na investors bought TWO Lee countq, Georgia, farms for S76,000. Through a Brunswick. Ga. company 40,- GOO acres of timber in Sumter county. Florida, were sold by company which will proceed with the development of the property. Twenty-seven new corporations. with capital of $3S0Sb0, are reported. "A s600,000 company was formed at Ma con, Ga, to manufacture pine wood prod ucts according to patented process, and a wood distillery enterprise was also launched at Savannah, Ga, where the site for factory has already been selected. A live commercial body was organized at Newman, Ga. Union Springs, Ala, is to have a library, and many other public structures, such as churches, schools, etc, are reported
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-26
AN INFORMAL LUNCHEON
 GIVEN BY MRS. STEINER

One of the pleasant events of yes terday was a spend d-the-day party that very southern form of entertainment so popular among Birmingham women and so genuinely enjoyable. Mrs. Leo Stein CT was the hostess and her guests in- cluded little group of congenial friends. among them Mrs. Frank Nell son, Mrs. Richard Johnston. Miss Eliz- abeth Smith and Mrs. s. A. Beaeon. The luncheon table was decorated for the day with spring flowers. roses and jonquils vieing with each other in a plea for admiration.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-26

somewhere so that you may be quiet and note the result. You get their thoughts-they get yours. That's telep- athy!"
 Tt would be a great saving on post age," I suggested. Perhaps Uncle Sam would renese on that proposition
 Miss Grey laughed and extended her pretty white hand to say au revoir. leav- ing me not one whit the wiser, not only az to how she receives the thoughts of her auditors but also whence she re- ceives the inspiration to solve their diff culties.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-26
ROBSON OFFERS PLAN
 FOR NATIONS DEFENSE

Washington, January 25.-Army, navy and congressional leaders united today in advocating the adoption of a scheme out lined by Representative Hobson of Ala bama in bill now pending before Con- gress for ''council of national defense, to outline a continuing and permanent policy for the military and naval defense of the nation."
 The committee having the measure in charge took no action on the bill today but it is understood it will be faYorably reported to the House before the end of this session.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-26
Georgia Hank Statistics

Atlanta, January 25.-The assets of the state banks of Georgia show an in- crease of $11,5s4,se3 for 1910 over 1909, according to the annual report made public today by the state treasurers office The report shows 525 state banks in existence, as against 4S7 in 1909. During the year 62 state banks were chartered, three new branches were formed, two mergers were ef- fected and three state banks were na- tionalized. Only four liquidations were reported for the year.