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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-10-19
They are Money Savers For Record Readers.

A score or more of men met 1T the
Baptist church last Friday evening
and listened to an address from the
State Y. M. c. A. Secretary relative
to the "Men and Religion Forward
Movement The object Of which was
to form Federation of the men of
the various churches in this city.
The movement is one that has recent
ly brought together the men OF the
city churches in a combined effort to
promote the civic and religious well
fare of the communities in which
they live. Before the meeting OF last
Friday evening adjourned commit
tee composed of the pastors and one
layman. from each of the various
churches was appointed on a commit
tee to devise plans and ways and
means for a local organization and
to report at melting TO be held Fri
day evening of this wek at the resi-
dence of Rev H. l.. Gair.
AT the Presbyterian church next
Sunday morning William Claude
Booth, of Cheefoo, China will occu-
py the pulpit Mr.. Booth is the Miss
ionary supported by the Michigan
Christian Endeavor Societies and is
principal of boys school in his for
eign home. In the afternoon Mr..
Booth speaks at Ithaca and in the
evening at Mt. Pleasant
Last Saturday the local High school
football team met defeat in a game
with the Owosso team in that city, the
score being 12 to 3. Saturday of this
week the Saginaw East Side High
school team play Alma on Davis
Field and with hard practice during
the week the boys tope to turn the
tables of the last game.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-10-19

forty years ago were seated, above
which hung a circle of forty candles
that burned their brightest to show
that the forty years had been happy
ones
After lunch was over Mr.. Z. A.
Potter, in few we'll chosen remarks,
presented them with beautiful gold
en- oak rocking chair upholstered in
leather.
Mr.. and Mrs. Quick have resided
in their present home for the past
thirty-nine years and have carved
their home from the wilderness. The
pleasant surprise and the beautiful
gift left by the guests show the high
esteem in which they are held by
their friends.
The guests departed at late hour
wishing them many more anniversary
days spent as pleasantly as this one.
ONE WHO WAS THERE.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-10-19
ou Want Do Not Fail to Record Advertisements.
made their report and rec commended
that the following amounts be appro-
The report was adopted


The report of the Superintendent
of the Poor, presented Wednesday
showed the total receipts for the year
to have been $13.o149O, including a
balance on hand Oct. 1, 1910, of
$1,032,s1 The amount paid out is
$9,3s3,29, leaving a balance on hand
of $3,631.61. The sales from the farm
amounted to $1,72375. The cost of
the poor outside of the farm was
$430414 For maintaining the form
$5,O79.15.
The estimated value OF crops on the
farm this year is as follows: 942
bushels wheat, $s1959; 1900 bushels
corn, $630.OO; 25 tons hay, S375.0O; 200
bushels beans, $4,000; 100 bushels
potatoes. $500; 1S acres of sugar
beets, $1,OOOOO other vegetables,
$135OO; butter. $25O.o0; eggs, $125.OO
Estimted value of the stock on the
farm is $1,000. The present number
of inmates is 81. Average number SO.
The Board paid a decided compli-
ment to our townsman John T. Swi-
gart when he was unanimously re-
elected superintendent of the poor, re-
ceiving the votes of Republicans and
Democrates alike. c. l.. Hull of
Hamilton was elected school exam
iner. Both were elected by acclama-
tion by the Board. II. +. Histed was
elected as agent for the burial of in
digent soldiers and sailors in place of
A. II. Lowry OF St. Louis, who re-
signed
Friday the Board visited the poor
farm and took dinner with Mr. and
Mrs. Frank Presley, and Saturday
adjourned sine die
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-10-19
A PLEASANT SURPRISE
Friends Help Celebrate G. A. QuiCk'S
10th Wedding Anniversary

Last Friday night as Mr.. and Mrs.
G.. A. Quick of Sumner township
were spending a quiet evening at
home, a rap came at the door and
about thirty of thir neighbors and
friends walked into the house. They
soon aware that they were the vic
tins of surprise which would help
them to celebrate their fortieth we'd
ding anniversary.
A part of the evening was spent
in games. after which a delightful
lunch was served; a pleasing feature
of the luncheon hour was an ex-
cellent anniversary cake bearing the
date 1871 1911 which decorated the
table where the bride and groom of
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-10-19
BEANS TOBE FED51OCK
Continued Wet Weather Prevented Har.
veSling Crop

The continued rain and cloudy
weather has almost ruined the bean
crop in this vicinity Those that were
pulled have been turned over and
stirred up until they are about worn
out All they will be good for is to
feed to hogs or sheep.
The ones that are not pulled are in
better shape, although they are more
or less damaged
The loss of the bean crop will be 4
severe blow to some, but it is hard to
estimate the loss TO the country
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-10-19
IN SESSION LAST WEEK
Board Of Supervisors Convened Oct.
9, and Adjourned Oct. II

One week was sufficient time for
the Board OF Supervisors of Gratiot
county TO transact county business
in The law gives them two weeks
at the October session when necessary,
but this year they drew pay for only
fifty per cent of that time.
The Committee on County Officers
made their report Tuesday, showing
a balance on hand in the county treas
ury OF $50. .1s072 in all funds
The Committee on Ways and Means
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-10-19
"Bovill, Idaho. Oct. 5. 1911.

"Bovill, Idaho, Oct. 5, 1911.
"Alma Record, Alma, Mich.
Dear Sirs: Kindly change my ad-
dress from Elk River, Ida, to Bovill,
Ida, as / will be located here until
some time in April am in the en-
ploy of the Pot-latch Lumber Co., and
as some OF the Record readers in
Gratot county may be interested in
the way logs are handled in this
country I'll add a few words along
that line.
Il am scaling for a donkey engine
camp located seven miles from town on
a branch logging road We have three
donkeys, and each skid and load an
average of 10000 feet daily About
twenty men are employed at each
donkey, and wages vary from $500 to
$3.50 per day. Engineer and hook
tender receive $3.50, rigging singers
$3.50. sawyers $2.25, and hookers,
swampers and chaser $500 Our
camp (No. y is situated on long.
narrow meadow in the shadow of
Beall's Mountain and the land sur
rounding is very level for this coun-
try. Not 200 yards from the camp
stands the largest white pine tree in
the world and if Company orders
are obeyed. this grand old land mark
will be Diamond matches" in the
very near future This tree is 20 feet
inches in circumference and looks
TO be as sound as dollar To re-
turn to donkey logging. Each don
key has two cable drums, one holding
the main line and the other the "haul
back" The main line runs directly
ont from the drum and is usually
1000 feet in length and of inch and
a quarter cable The haul back line
circles back beyond the works and
fastens to the main line, making an
endless cable. The trees are drawn
in as soon as cut down and sawn into
short lengths on the skidway where
a separate steam hosting engine loads
them on the cars Eight per cent OF
all timber is cut into 32-ft lengths
for convenience in getting TO the mill
where it is cut in two by a steam
drag saw. 5000 feet is an average
carload. Shay or vertical cylinder
engines bring empty log cars and
take the loads to the main line each
day. The timber where we are To-
Gated at present will average thirty
per cent white pine. forty per cent
cedar and the balance white and red
fir with a sprinkling of tamarack
The forest fires refused to burn
the past summer, practically no dam
age or loss resulting from this source
Il was employed as clerk OF the
headquarters office at Elk River for
the Timber Protective Association
and it was like taking six months
vacation in the mountains. The As
sociation furnished me with a saddle
horse. and as fishing in that country
is eptionally good. had a very
pleasant summer.
with kind regards to the Record
and amy old friend who reads this
| am,
Very truly,
III. G. MALLORY
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-10-19
THOMAS j. BLAIR

Wednesday, October 20. Thomas J.
Blair will offer for sale at public auction
at Elm Hall, one mile south of River
dale, one of the largest lists of stock
and farm implements yet offered in this
vicinity. Read the adv.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-10-19

Rev J. Q. Durfey of Ithaca occu-
pied the pulpit of the Presbyterian
church in this city last Sunday even
ing Mr.. Durfey held the close at
tention of all present while he deliv-
cred an able discourse, taking for his
text verses 10 to 10 OF the first chap
ter OF Luke.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-10-19

Having sold her farm five miles west
and sonth of Alma will offer for sale
Tuesday, Oct. 81, large list of personal
property including automobile, stock
and agricultural implements. See her
advertisement on page 3 of this issue of
the Record.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-10-19
THE CIVIC IMPROVEMENT LEAGUE REPORT
The Streets of Alma Have Been Well Sprnked During Past
SeaSon-LadeS Have Net Profit of $4,000
Paid City $3.50 for Use of Team

The city council last spring turned
the sprinkling OF the city streets over
to the ladies OF the Civic Improve
ment League The street sprinklers
commenced work May and quit
September 26, and at the last meet
ing of the Civic Improvement League
the following report was submitted
by their treasurer:
RECEIPTS.
Total receipts for sprinkling Ss5O.13
Outstanding accounts ........ 6.75
Total gross earnings .... Ss56.ss
DISBURSEMENTS.
Vergil Hollenbeck,
sprinkler and team. $4,000
City of Alma, use of
team .............. SI55
Hickock Bros, use of
team ..,f.......... ll.5O
Sidney Cook, collect'g 53.4s
$552.53
Net balance. ...... S304.35
The above is an excellent showing
and the city is to be congratulated
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-10-19
OCT. AUCTION SALES
HECTOR S. SMITH

Will offer for sale, Mon lay, October
plements. Mr.. Smith expects to make
his home In Saginaw and will hold sale
as above stated. Read his adv.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-10-19

James Redman is moving his fam
lily from the VIM. Howe home on
Mechanic street, which they have
been occupying, to his new residence
on Pine avenue.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-10-19

Geo Aldrich OF ST. Louis was an
Alma visitor Tuesday OF this week.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-10-19
CITY COUNCIL
Alma, Mich, Oct. Il, 1911.

Alma, Mich, Oct. Il, 1911.
Special meeting of the Common
Council OF the City OF Alma, in the
Council rooms on the above date,
the Mayors call and copy of notice
served on file in Clerks office, with
affidavit of service
The Council was called to order
by the Mayor Hon. ]. NJ Montgel
Present: Aids Fuller, Pulfrey,
Cook, Fullerton and Fraker
There being a quorum present the
Council was declared to be in ses-
sion.
The journal of the preceding ses-
sion was read and approved.
Aid Knight appears.
To the Mayor and Common Coun-
Gil of the City of Alma:
The Civic Improvement League
respectfully submit the following re-
port of the street sprinkling OF the
city OF Alma for the season of 1911
to the Mayor and Council OF the city
of Alma:
Total receipts. s...................S Ss5O.l3
Moneys Paid Out
Mr. Hollenbeck. twenty weeks
at $1,000. O.................... $4,000
City team. ................... 500
Mr.. HlcOk. k................... 1l.5O
Sydney Cook for collecting. 53.4s
$552.5 50
To be collected, $3.50.
Balance on hand. ....... .S2976O
We are much pleased with the
prifts for the year 1911, and trust the
work has been done in a satisfactory
manner We fully realize that this
years experience will enable us to
make many improvements another
year and give better results to our
patrons and greater profits to our
selves. Will you kindly consider us
as an applicant for the street sprink-
ling for the season Of 1912 and let us
know at an early date the result of
your decision.
Very respectfully.
MISS V. IT. SHEPARD,
Sec Civic Improvement League.
On motion of Aid. Pulfrey, sup
ported by AID. Fraker, that the re-
port of the Civic League be received
and spread on the records Motion
carried
On motion of Aid Cook, supported
by Aid Fraker, that the mayor and
clerk be instructed to make loan
for $4,000 TO purchase the Minnick &
Lancashire property TO open street
from West Superior street north to
West Downie street. which vote was
as follows:
Yeas-Alds Fuller, Knight. Pull
frey. Cook. Fullerton and Fraker.
Nays-none.
Aid. Wright appears.
On motion OF Aid. Wright sup
ported by Aid. Pulfrey. the Council
adjourned
D. w. ADAMS.
". NJ. MONTIGEL. City Clerk
Mayor
Geo. Aldrich OF ST. Louis was an
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-10-19
IN NIEREST|NG LETTER
Il. G. Mallory Writes OF Logging Oper.
dtIOnS In the West
DONKEY ENGINES SNAKE LOGS
Mr.. MallOry'S Position Last Summer He Com
pareS TO Six Months Vacation

The following letter from H. G.
Mallory, now at Boville, Idaho, will
be read with interest by his many
friends and ac acquaintances in Alma
and Gratiot counties The letter fol
liws.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-01-21
v. {. 7. j. ARRANGING
FOR GREAT CAMPAIGN
vIsED--ALLTANCEw WITH PULPIT
AND PEw--MINIsTERs WILL
LEND VALUABLE ASSIST
ANCE--IMPORTANT .....
CONFERENCE.

There was a full attendance at the
meeting OF the Bi-County Executive
Committee OF the Woman's Christian
Temperance Union held at the home of
the President, Mrs. Bickers, on Thurs
day afternoon. Reports OF the pro-
gress OF the work were most encour-
aging and there was a true ring OF the
old time enthusiasm which has made
,tha w, G.. T. II. the largest and most
influential temperance organization in
the world.
Reports were received from the COM
mittees which appeared before the
Preachers Meetings" OF several Chris
tian denominations asking the roper
alton OF the ministry In arousing yet
greater zeal on the part of the Chris
tian people with respect TO the tenn
peranoe cause. The very encouraging
reports were supplemented by the
reading of several letters received by
the president from prominent minis
tiers OF the city assuring the white rib
boner OF their hearty cooperation.
Arrangements are being made which
will result In special sermons being de-
livered. weekly meeting being held
from church to church and altogether
prehensive campaign for the uni
ncation of Christian effort looking to-
wards the lessening of the power of
intemperance.
Arrangements were also made for a
Conference next week OF the active
White Ribboners and their friends.
with a view to assisting in the perfec-
ton of a sane and conservative but ag-
gressive campaign. Among those who
will be in the Conference are promi-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-01-21
CRAZY MAN VISITS
SIR THOMAS Upton
DRAWS RAZOR AND DEMANDS
to.
LARGE SUM OF MONEY
POLICE TAKE HIM

LONDON. Jan. 2f.--A clever ruse
on the part OF Sir Thomas Upton to-
day probably saved his life from at
tack by a mailman, who drew a razor
and demanded money OF him.
At his home I'm Southgate. Sir
Thomas received a telephone call this
afternoon from a man who said he
was a Scotland Yard detective who
wished to speak to Upton regarding
q forgery by one of his employees The
MAN asked to be received at Lipton's
house and Sir Thomas readily as
scented.
When the alleged detective arrived
he asked Sir Thomas into the billiard
room. where he drew a razor from his
pocket and demanded a large sum of
money, threatening Sir Thomas's life
If he refused.
Realizing that he had q crazy man
TO deal with Sir Thomas began to
humor his visitor.
That's all right" he said I'm get
You the money just as soon as ] an
Ewer that telephone call"
The visitor was thrown off his guard
by Lipton's intimation that the teie-
phone had rung and allowed Upton
TO leave the room. Upton Immediately
telephoned the police. who arrived
within few minutes and placed the
intruder under arrest
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-01-21
PLAN To AROUSE
GREATER INTEREST
MARSHALL STREET CHRISTIAN
CHURCH WILL ORGANIZE
BROTHERHOOD FOR
PURPOSE.

The men OF Marshall Street Chris
tan church met Friday night at the
church to consider plans whereby e.
greater interest among the male mem
bers of the church might be created
The meeting was the outgrowth OF
a meeting called by the pastor, Rev.
George w. Kemper, before Christmas.
At that meeting committee was ap-
pointed to formulate plans and to
make recommendations looking to-
wards permanent organization. the
object of which Is to get the men to
work and to make them feel a per-
sonal responsibility in the church ana
TO create a keener interest and Chris
tan fellowship among the members.
The committees report recommend
ed a permanent organization. to be
known as the Brotherhood of Mar
shall Street Christian church, with
committees to look after all of the
interests of the church, including fin
ance. missionary. Sunday school. sick.
pastors aid, employment and others
that might be decided upon. Mr.. Jas
II. Pond. chairman Of the committee,
stated that they had very carefully
gone over the whole situation and be-
lieved the recommendations with
whatever changes that might ne
thought wise, If adopted, would open
opportunities for a great work.
The report was adopted and Mr.. w.
j. Kimbroush, who presided at this
meeting, was empowered to appoint
a committee of three 10 nominate off,
GERS for the brotherhood. After the
refreshments were served by
the ladies.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-01-21
WILL SEND LETTER
TO CITY COUNCIL
MAYOR RICHARDSON TO EX.
PLAIN HIS OBJECTIONS TO
ASSESSMENTS FOR
DAMAGES.

Mayor Richardson says he will
shortly send to Council message
setting forth his objections to a re-
solution he has Just vetoed. This re-
solution authorized the city assessor
OF damages TO appraise damage to
certain property at Twenty Ninth and
Franklin streets belonging to Alder
man John X. Grimes by reason of the
proposed grading of the side walk
alongside the premises.
This is the first resolution under
the new plan for having assessments
made by city official In advance Of
the changing of grades and 1t Is I'M
derstood that the Mayor objects to
the manner in which II was drawn.
The Mayor took no action on two
other resolutions in his hands, allow
ing both of them TO become laws with
out executive sanction. They are d.
resolution allowing a house belonging
to J. Lee Davis. on Sycamore Street,
which encroaches on an alley, to re-
to |. j. Smith e. Co. over and above
main; and making an extra allowance
the contract price FOR construction
of a sewer in West Cary Street, be-
cause OF difficulties encountered In
doing the work.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-01-21
.SAELzER' s FUNERAL
To BE HELD MONDAY
SERVICES AT 81. JOHNS GERMAN
EVANGELICAL CHURCH FOR
MERCHANT WHO HUNG
HIMSELF.
BURIAL AT HOLLYWOOD
FRIENDS or RETIRED BUTCHER
SURPRISED TO LEARN OF SUI
eide CAUSED ny ILL
HEALTH.
BURIAL AT HOLLYWOOD

Funeral services for Charles Sael-
ger, seventy-five years old, the wealthy
retired business man and real estate
owner who committed suicide at his
home in Brook road Friday morning
by hanging himself from the post %
an old-fashioned bed because of de-
spondeney due to i'll health, win be
held at ~. Johns German Evangeii-
cal church. Marshall sad Eighth
streets. Monday Rev. Oscar Guthe.
pastor will ofiiciate. 1nterment will
be In the family plot a. Hollywood
cemetery.
Hosts of friends and former bust
ness associates were startled by the
news OF the death of the aged retireu
merchant. 1t il believed MIR. Saeizer
fastened his death only a short time,
as he was suffering from an illness
from which he could not recover. He
had been attended by the family ply
stefan, DR.. J, A. keck.
Mr. Saelzer ended his life while
members of his family were down
stairs entertaining friends. He left
the bed. where he had been confined
some time, procured rope and re-
turned to his room. Fastening the
rope in a moose about his neck. the
aged merchant. tied one end to
bed post and strangled himself to
death. 1t is believed he died in
short time. as his condition was very
feeble.
A granddaughter with whom he
lived, went to the room to see If the
aged man needed attention and found
his body suspended from the bed post.
She summoned aid and the rope was
cut. The body was placed on the bed
and DR.. Keck hurriedly summoned
He pronounced life extinct on his ar
rival and expressed the opinion that
Saelzer was beyond human help when
found.
According to relatives, Mr.. Saelzer
had given no indications of despon-
| dency and had not intimated his in
| tention OF ending his life. So far as
| has been learned, he left no notes in
| explanation of his act In the alb
sence of Assistant Coroner Bright
| Magistrate T. J. Puryear viewed the
body, The rope found about Saelzer'
neck was one which had been taken
from a rear porch. There were nc
suspicious circumstances connected
with his death and Magistrate Puryeal
| pronounced 1t suicide. The body wa,
| later viewed by DIR. Bright and was
then removed to the undertaking es-
tahlishment of Joseph w. Bliiey, Third
and Marshall streets.
| Mr.. Saelzer was born in Marburg
| Germany. and came to this country
when ne was nineteen years old. He
| started in the butchers business and
| was successful He owned a store a,
| Seventh and Broad streets, and foi
more than twenty years was probably
! the best known butcher in Richmond
| He retired from active business sev-
eral years ago and has since been lv.
| ing with his grandchildren, his wife
and children being dead. His estate
! is estimated between $4,000 and
| $1,000
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-01-21
WANT CHANGE TO
COMMISSION FORM

Especial to The Richmond yirginiau. }
ASHEVILLE, n. c., Jan. 21.-Ashe-
vile Is in the throes of an agitation
that bids fair to create considera bic
teeling.. iHasntuch as those who are
In favor of it are very much so, and
those who are not do not want II
at all; and both factions are very
strong. 1t is all about the commits
sion form of government. The city Ia
about equally divided in opinion. and
some who are not really against II
do not want the change inaugurated
Just now, but contend that II would
be much better to wait a year or two
and study the system and see what
features are best to be Incorporated.
But the advocates are determined that
1t shall be carried through at once.
Those against the measure say that
the city has no graft, and has enioy-
ed unprecedented prosperity under
the present charter.
At mass meeting held for the
purpose of determining the matter
those in favor OF the Commission
form were in the majority. and a
committee was appointed to draft a
charter to present to the Legislature
asking 1t TO authorize an election for
the purpose OF voting on the question.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-01-21
BOWLING GREEN L. DC.
CELEBRATE LEES BIRTHDAY.

Especial to The Richmond virginian }
BOWLING GREEN. VA. Jan al
The halls and parlors OF the Lawn Ho-
tel In Bowling Green were very elab-
eFately and tastefHiiy decorated on the
evening of January 10th In the Con-
federate colors, flags and portraits OF
Gen Robert Il. Lee. the occasion be-
ing the celebration Of Gen. Lees birth
day at the Bowling Green chapter of
the Daughters of the Confederacy and
the public In general
The program consisted of stirring
and eulogistic addresses, the singing OF
patriotic songs interspersed with piano
and violin selections and readings. The
Confederate cross OF honor was con-
ferred upon Veteran A. b. Dunaway,
Veteran f. r, Coghiii acting as proxy.
A silver offering was made for the
families of needy Confederate veterans
in Caroline county.