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The Bryan eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1880-1913, 1911-04-20
IN SOCIAL CIRCLES
Engagement Of Miss Gussie Buchanan
and Mr.. George Branch Is An
nounced-Weddine TO Take Place
June T.

The calm that had settled over Bry'
ans social sphere since the beginning
of the Lenten season was broken by
ripples OF excitement Tuesday after.
noon, when the engagement of Miss
Gussie Buchanan and Mr.. George
Branch, of Houston, was made known,
The wedding is to take place June l.
The prominence of both parties and
the popularity OF the young people
make this betrothal one of wide social
import and this formal announcement
will be received with universal sur
prise.
Misses Bessie and Blanch Buch'
anan, cousins of the brideelect, in the
most subtle fashion telephoned quite
a large number of intimate girl friends
in the morning, bidding them come
to an afternoon entertainment. When
the Misses Buchanan plan a hospital.
ity a treat Is always in store for the
fortunate guests, and on this occasion
the bright young faces of jolly crowd
of girls adedd zest to their efforts,
which are always crowned with sue
cess. This was one of the weeks de-
lightful affairs, planned on lines sug-
gestive of the Easter season.
The flowers used in the adornment
of the reception suite were exceed
ingly lovely. The parlor decorations
were beautiful, quantities of exquisite
roses and ported plants having been
utilized in the development of the
lovely decorative scheme. Quite unique
and interesting, as well as original
and novel, was the contest, AN
Easter Romance" that furnished the
pleasing diversion of the afternoon,
proving very appropriate for such an
occasion and providing fascinating en-
tertainment. The result of the contest
found Miss Ruby James the fortunate
winner OF beautiful ivy stick fan.
Up 10 this time the guests still had
not the least idea of anything out Of
the ordinary and the pretty love Sc
cret was kept intact until the delicious
refreshments were served. On each
plate was dainty Easter souvenir
bearing the announcement card which
told the whole story; and when it was
known sincere and loving good wishes
were fairly showered upon the bride
to-be.
The refreshments were enjoyed
with the usual zest and merriment
which such surprises elicit. The an.
nouncement came as complete sur
The Bryan eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1880-1913, 1911-04-20
KILLED BIG PELIcANs.

Mr.. James Wilson, Jr., of Edge,
killed two mammoth pelicans, measur-
ing FIVE feet from tip to tip, last Fri
day. He sent them to Bryan Saturday
and had them embalmed by Mr.. w. t.
James, so that he could keep them.
The Bryan eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1880-1913, 1911-04-20
Engagement Of Miss Lucy Board to
Mr.. Thomas Brawley Summons Is
Announced at Luncheon This
Afternoon

Weddings continue to hold atten-
ton among the society set of Bryan.
The eternal topic of weddings is
never threadbare, and society gener-
ally is always interested in brides
and brides-elect. AS The Eagle goes
to press the handsome home of Judge
and Mrs. A. G. Board is the scene of
a very elaborate bluebird luncheon
coming in the nature of an annonce-
ment, when Miss Ada Board, in a
most tactful manner made known the
engagement of her sister, Miss Lucy
Board, to Mr.. Thomas Brawley SAM
mons, of Mission, Texas. The pretty
secret was so profoundly kept that
no one present even suspected it, and
the announcement came in the nature
of a complete surprise, and when this
information will be received by low
ing friends it will elicit many pleas
ant expressions of congratulations to
the young people Wnlcn VIII De Dotn
genial and sincere.
The invitation list to this notable
affair included twelve of Miss Lucy's
dearest and closest friends. At $3.50
o'clock, the appointed hour, the guests
arrived on time, not knowing OF such
a sweet secret that was to be I'M
folded. This lovely home, with its
wealth of beautiful flowers and lovely
lawn, afforded most effective setting
for such an occasion. The reception
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-12-07
MADE FLYING SWITCH
With Ed RuCkman'S Household Goods
Smashed At Milan

A letter from Mansfield, Illinois,
written November 2sth by f d Ruck-
man, who recently left Alma with
view to making Wichita, Kansas his
future home said
| arrived at Mansfield with my two
cars of stock on Monday morning,
November Goth, after being on the
road seventy-hve hours. The Wa
bash r. R. Co., made running switch
with my cars at Milan, Mich, and
badly hurt two of my horses. One
of the big gray team is hurt and will be
worthless if she should live. My
household goods were all broken and
mixed at the same time. | leave to-
night for Wachita. Paul is not so
we'll as he was few days ago.
Change address of Record to Wa
chita, Kansas. / was injured at Mi
Ian when my horses were knocked
down, but am better at present writ
ing. Will write you later from Wa
chita, Yours respectfully,
ED. RUCKMAN.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-12-07
CONSOLIDATED LIGHT AND POWER COMPANY
Are Getting Material On the Ground Preparatory Ex
tending Electric Line From Mt. Pleasant to Alma
Work Dams to Commence At Once

building 42x100 feet will be started
at once, besides barracks for the
workmen. Dam No. 5 is one mile
east of Winnings, the nearest to this
city, and will have height of 81 feet
Work will probably also be commen-
ced on No. 3 Immediately, as the ma
terial has been ordered and part of it
is here. Mr.. Field estimates that
the two dams will require 100 cars
of cement.
AS soon as men can be secured
another line of poles will be set from
here to Shepherd, and work will be
pushed all winter unless the weather
should get too cold. 1t is thought
zero weather will not stop it. The
superintendent of construction is now
on the ground. two other engineers
are expected the last of this week"
The Alma franchise granted the
Chippewa River Power Co., is one by
which our citizens will have continu-
Gus service. The setting of poles is
TO be under the charge OF the city
council, and the Record joins with
our citizens generally in wishing the
new corporation success in their ven
ture.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-12-07

The very best time TO make these
inspections is the present. The
stores Of A Ina are fl d
with practically everything that the
Christmas shopper can desire. The
local merchants are up-to-date and
the prices are low as those prevail
ing in the larger cities. If you leave
your Christmas purchases until few
days before that holiday you are
very likely to be disappointed. Be-
sides a few days before Christmas
there is always a great rush, and it
is difficult for the sales people to
give the patrons the courtesies they
could extend when the stores are not
congcsted with customers.
The local dealer can assist the
local buyer in making selec-
tions if his store is not too crowded
and give better satisfaction, if trad
ing is done early Therefore the hol-
iday purchasers can not only benefit
themselves, but aid the merchant in
giving better satisfaction by doing
their Christmas shopping early.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-12-07
POPULAR DRUGGIST
Takes a BFide-FGed 0. Grover and
Miss Lulu KinSel Married

The many friends OF Fred Grover,
OF the Central drug store were sur
prsed last week TO hear that Mon
day November 27, he had left the
ranks of single men; had taken unto
himself a wife The ceremony which
united the lives of Miss Lulu Kinsel
of Newark township and Fred. O..
Grover was performed in St, Johns
by Rev. Wilcox, pastor of the Meth
odst church of that city. The young
people enjoyed a short wedding trip
and returned TO Alma last Wednes-
day and for the present are making
their home with Mr.. Growers par
ents, but will soon commence house
keeping in home. of~their own.
Mrs. Grover, nee Miss Kinsel is
the daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph
Kinsel, of Newark township, but has
for some time made Ithaca her home,
where her friends are numerous.
Mr. Grover is one OF Alma's popular
young business men and and is pro-
prietor of the Rexall drug store. The
Record joins with the hosts of friends
OF both bride and groom extend con-
gratulations.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-12-07

AS noted in last weeks Record,
Mr.. c. S. Abbott, of Detroit was in
Alma last week, and in company with
Mr.. Field of Shepherd was busy in
promoting plans looking to the en-
try of the Consolidated Light & Pow
er Co.'S lines to this city.
The Consolidated Light and Power
Company is the successor to the
Chippewa River Power Company,
who now have an Alma franchise
which expires during the summer Of
1912. So much time has intervened
between the granting of the fran
chise by the citizens of Alma and
the present, and nothing tangible hav-
ing been done, it was thought by
many that the franchise would go by
default as result of time limita-
tion. However, when in the city last
week, Mr. Abbott showed the writer
accepted orders from various houses
for copper, wire, cement, poles and
other accessories necessary for the
construction work He also made
the statement that work would begin
at once and that in very short time
solicitors would be at work in this
city soliciting lighting contracts from
our citizens. That material has actu-
ally arrived is shown by the follow
ing item, which we take from last
weeks Mt Pleasant Times:
The Consolidated Light and Power
Company have shipment of poles
on hand at Shepherd and in this city
which they will distribute at once
between dam No. in Chippewa and
Mt. Pleasant, and between Mt Plea
SAINT and Alma by way of Shepherd.
Workmen will commence setting then
next week. The steel and cement
for the dams have been ordered and
is on the way and building to house
these supplies will be erected at once
at dam Nos. A cook house and
dormitory for the construction gang
will go up at the same time"
In speaking Of the same project,
the Mt. Pleasant Enterprise said:
at now looks as though the many
delays in getting work started on
the. dams on the Chippewa were at
an end Three cars of poles are in
Mt. Pleasant to be set between the.
city and dam No. S, and as soon as
they are up, wire will be strung
from the electric plant in this city to
the dam to supply thu power for the
work.
Several cars +, of cement are at
Shepherd, waiting to be hauled to the
site Of the works, where a storage
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-12-07

There is growing hope that the
liquor traffic will be destroyed.
There is a growing value placed
upon human life.
The campaign against the White
Plague.
Social Service Wing in city hos
pitals.
The cry of the children is being
heard
Wayward boys are being saved
We are coming more nearly to
Jesus appreciation of human life ::
Even the very hairs of your head
are all numbered"
We firmly believe that all of these
forward movements are the outcome
of Gods gift TO men.
Thanks be to God for his unspeak-
able gift
Thanks be to God for better
world
Thanks be to God for part in
making the world better
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-12-07
FIRST DEATH At HONE
WIN. Harmon Of SllOan Lodge No. 35
Constantine
DIED WEDNESDAY MORNING
Masonic Funeral Next Sunday Afternoon A
Constantine

Wednesday evening, Nov 20, oc-
Cured the first death at the Michi-
gan Masonic Home in this city. The
deceased, VIM. Harmon, came to
Alma from the Grand Rapids Home
last fall and was a member of Sloan
Lodge No. 35 OF Constantine. His
home lodge was notified and inn
mcdiately upon receipt of news
representative OF that lodge was sent
TO this city and the remains placed
in charge OF Undertaken Wright
and later removed to Constantine
where Sunday funeral services were
held in charge of the Masons of
that city. During his sickness at the
Home, Mr.. Harmon was provided
with the best OF medicinal service
and trained nurse was with him
during his illness Of several weeks
duration
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-12-07
DODDS |DE Al
Hon. T. H. DOddS Declares Michigan
Vote VIII Be for TAFT
CONGRESSMAN IN WASHINGTON
Takes Cheering News to the Supporters Of
". II. Taft

Congressman Francis II. Dodds, of
the eleventh Michigan District reach
ed Washington last week prcpara-
tory to the opening of Congress, and
in a dispatch from that city, to the
State Press, under date of November
Goth, is reported as follows:
The only opposition that one hears
i'll Michigan against President Taft
comes from those who believe that
he was wrong when he advocated re-
ciprocity with Canada. Says Mr..
Dodds. This is especially true
among some of our farmers on the
border line But since they have
been investigating the subject for
themselves they have been converted
TO the idea that reciprocity if it had
been agreed upon between this coun-
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-12-07
MORE SHEEP KILLED
Farmers Of Sumner Township Suffer
Heavy Losses By Dog
Gus QUICK SHOOTS THE DOG
After Calvin Haynes. Richard Lang and Frank
Gees FlOckS Are Visited

Last weeks Record had an account
of a dog killing sheep in Sumner
township. The animal evidently en-
joyed his rampage, as last week Tues
day he started out again, biting and
killing 10 sheep for Calvin Haynes,
The dog was chased all day Wednes-
day, but managed to keep out OF
reach of his pursuers. Thursday
night he entered the flock OF Richard
Lang leaving IA dead sheep as re-
suit of his visit. Friday night while
Gus Quick was sleeping quietly he
was aroused by the bleating Of sheep,
and the barking of a dog and upon
going out of doors he soon found the
same dog at work in Frank Gees
sheep. 1t was about IL o'clock at
night, when Mr.. Quick got shot
at the dog as he was passing through
fence. The shot proved effective
and the dog which had produced a
reign of terror among the sheep and
sheep owners of Sumner township
was dead The owner of the dog has
not yet been found.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-12-07
BRING SUIT FOR $2OO
Ayers Family Of GratlOt County File
Claim Against City Of St. Johns

Mr.. and Mrs. George c. Ayers of
Fulton township, Gratiot county,
have each filed claim for $1OO dam
ages against the City of St. Johns,
and their infant son, through his
guardian, has filed claim for $1,000
damages.
The Ayers claimed to have receiv-
ed INJURIES to the above extent about
IL o'clock on the night of September
o, as they were driving into railroad
street, from the vacant ground be-
tween Gardner's Feed Barn and the
Farmers Hotel AS they drove over
the sidewalk their buggy tipped and
the occupants were thrown out.
City officials feel that the corpora
ton is not in any way liable, as the
accident was evidently the result of
carelessness on the part of the driver
in going from private grounds over
the sidewalk into the street.
The city has also a surety company
bond, given by the paving contractor,
which frees the city from any liabil-
ity in such cases.-Clinton Go. Repub-
lican.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-12-07

try md Canada would not have pro-
ven the bugagoo that they believ ed.
at is my hrm conviction that the
very men who were loudest in con-
denning President Taft for his eff
orts in this direction will be found
strongest in their advocacy of his re-
election next year. 1t is only natu-
raj that man occupying the office Of
president should be subject to at
tacks from various quarters, but ] be-
lieve President Taft is growing
stronger every day with the people.
This is true so far as my own state
is concerned
THE people of Michigan have con-
fideLce in the President. They be-
lieve that his administration has been
conducted for the welfare of the
country and do not want a change.
Michigan is republican state through
and through, and its citizens are the
kind of Republicans represented by
Presiden. Taft and his ideas
There is no sentiment whatever
in the state, so far as | have been
able TO learn in favor of Senator La
Toilette for President, and / do not
believe that the forthcoming tour Of
the Wisconsin senator in the state
will help him to any extent"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-12-07
DAY
Services Al 81. Johns Church We're
Largely Attended
SERMON BY REV. J. ". PRIEST
President Taft's Proclamation Read By Presi.
dent BruSke

Taking for his text last Thursday
morning, Thanks be Unto God for His
Unspeakable Gifts" Rev Priest preached
an able Thank ksgiving sermon at ST.
Johns church. Mr.. Priest said, in part !:
To appreciate Pauls Thanksgiving
we must remember that Christians
were then despised and prosecuted.
The slave, the poor martyr, the poor
could thank God not for present ad-
versity, but for help to stand and
for their eternal hope This is the
bedrock OF Christian Thanksgiving.
Twenty miners at Cherry Hill, Ill.,,
imprisoned for days and with little
hope OF rescue praise God as we'll as
pray.
Thus the Christian always has rea-
son far Thanksgiving.
ii there are national causes for
praise the Christian should be the
first to give it.
Our nation is growing in wealth
and power A favored people, but
Thanks giving day began among men
who were near famine, and yet be-
lieved in the love of God.
Let us praise God for his unspeak-
able gift, through whom we receive
peace and strength and comfort, and
through whose example we have
learned the JOY of service.
Let us thank God because Christ
is to rule the Kingdoms of the world
And let us be thankful for every
CLEAN OF the coming day.
The gospel has banished slavery in
civilized lands.
The gospel is bringing light and
hope to Asia and Africa.
There are hopeful advances to-
ward universal peace.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-12-07
WRECK At R|VERDALE
Freight Cars Piled in Heap-RGSult
OF HGad.On Collision

As a result OF a rear end collision
at Riverdalc, between two freight
trains, passenger traffic was badly
dcmoralized Tuesday forenoon. The
collision occurred at about 4:3O a. m.
the local freight being at the station
when a through freight going in the
same direction crashed into the rear
OF the train piling fifteen or twenty
cars into a confused mass, and max
ing a junk pile of one of the largest
locomotives on the p NJ r. r. sys-
tenn. The wrecking was called into
use and the citizens of Riverdale
were given the opportunity of see
ing freight and freight cars moved
out of the way in quick order.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-12-07
ELECTORS IO ENROLL
Provision In New Primary Law Re.
quireS Re-EnliStment
OF ALL POLITICAL PARTIES
Firsl Enrolment Last Saturday In January
Next First Monday In April

Attention is called to the primary
law enacted by the last Legislature
which requires that every voter in
the state shall be newly enrolled in
order to vote at the primary election
in August, on the last tuesday in
that month by copies OF the law
which have been recently rec eived
from Secretary of State Martindale.
The first enrolment will be on the
last Saturday in January and the Sec
ond enrolment on the first Monday
Continued on page
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-12-07
SPECIAL PAVING COMMITTEE REPORT
The Following Report Was Presented to the City Council
At Their Meeting Last Tuesday Evening By the Com
mittee Appointed BY Mayor Montige Some Time
Since-Bitumnated Concrete Recommended.

street TO Race bridge 125 rods, the
cost would be approximately.
For 35 it. pavement 105 rods,
l,732. 8 ft. $3.50. S9,52s rs.
For 55.5 IT. pavement, 125 rods,
2,o62.5 it. at $500, $16,912.5O.
Making total of $26,44125
This is exclusive of preliminary
expense on roadbed, sewer and water
connections, catch basins, etc.
Division of Cost.
We find no uniform rule for divid-
ing the cost between the city and
owners of abutting property, local
conditions and sentiment causing a
wide variation in apportionments,
but the average for 35 places shows
about 712 to owners and 5-12 TO
city or approximately 60 per cent and
40 per cent, and on this basis, of the
$26,441.25, abutting property would
pay $15,s64.75 and the city $1O,576. so.
Since the price of labor and mater
ial varies in different places all the
foregoing figures are necessarily ap-
proximate.
Sewer and Water Connections.
Vitriied pipe for sewer connec-
tions and either galvanized iron,
lead or lead lined pipe for water
connections are generally used. The
cost is borne by abutting property.
Where these connections are already
installed and in good condition, no
change is required. Where the pipes
are not considered in safe condition
Continued on page
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-12-07
AUCTION SALES.

That the Record is the medium
through which the farmers of North
ern Gratiot get results from their
auction advertisements has been pro-
ven a score or more of times this fall.
The Record has many unsolicited
stimonials from those who have
used the Record as the means of ad-
vertising their auction. L. D. Beck
ers whose sale was held last week
realized several hundred dollars in
excess of his expectations. Corn
fodder sold for cents bundle,
each, oats so cents a bushel, spring
chickens, 40 cents each. The crowd
was large and composed almost en-
tirely to buyers. If you intend hav-
ing an auction call the Record of
flee.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-12-07
CRANDELL 4 SCOTT
Have An Exceptionally Fine Display
Of Goods For Christmas Gifts

If you are looking for a Christ
mas gift for a friend or relative you
should visit Crandall & SCOTS furn-
iture store, where the buyer, f. c.
Crandall. has stocked the store full
of the very best goods the market
affords in their line. Mahogany bed
room suits, chairs, rockers, etc, reed
rockers galore. The person look
ing for suitable gift will certain
ly find their wants supplied by call
ing at Crandall & SCOTS, Alma,
Michigan.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-12-07
CHRISTMAS SHOPPING EARLY

The problem of Christmas shop
ping is one of interest to every citi-
zen. Long before this, many have
already laid their plans, and many
have also decided what to buy for
Christmas gifts Those who have
done so have an easy task before
them. but there are hundreds who
have not determined the nature Of
their purchases until they have in
spected the stocks OF the local stores.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-12-07
DON'T FORGET

the Dancing Assembly given by the AL.
ma Orchestra at Woodman Hall on Dec.
10th. The feature Of the evening will
be the singing Of two-step and waltz
songs by Chas. Button. The orchestra
has arranged for committee to look af.
ter everyone's wants and to see that you
are made happy. Quadrilles and round
dances will be the order of things.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-12-07
BAPTIST CHURCH.

Next Sunday morning the pastor,
J. w. Priest will have for his theme:
Unnamed Heroes He will also
speak for FIVE minutes TO the child
rem In the evening his theme will
be Somewhat Religious"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-12-07
NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS

] will be at Forest Hill at Town
Hall December -, 10, 26, and Janu-
AIRY >, 9, at office of f. \ Chadwick,
Alma, December IS, 20, 27 and Jan
uary 3. Also at Commercial Bank,
St. Louis, December, 16, %, 80 and
January 6, to receive taxes for Pine
River township.
GEO. FRUCHEY, Treas
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-12-07

]. +. Wise, who until recently
owned Maple Ridge farm, one and
one half miles directly west of Alma,
will offer for sale Saturday Decem-
Der 16, his entire dairy outfit, together
with all his personal property. His
advertisement in the Record can not
help but attract your attention. Re-
member the date, Saturday Decem-
Der 16.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-12-07

George B. Oliver, living one mile
west and two and half miles south
of Alma, has sold one of his farms
and Monday, December 18th will of
fer list of stock for sale at public
auction Arthur Udell is to be the
auctioneer, and J. M. Montigel the
clerk. Read advertisement in this
paper
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-12-07

The Woman's Club will meet on
Monday afternoon, December 11th
with Mrs. John Caple, so4 Wood
worth avenue.