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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-02-09
MILLIONS N BEANS
Reports at Meeting OF JObberS Show
Crop Of 1910 Was 6,l5O,OOO Blu.
SCIENTIFIC FARMING IS GOOD
Last Summers Crops Badly Damaged by Rain
Prices Have Advanced Greatly

The Michigan Bean Jobbers' Asso-
citation held its Mid-winter session in
Detroit recently Reports show that
Michigan grew 6,l50,000 bushels last
year easily outranking any other state
i'm this speciality. The retail price of
beans everywherc-eXccpting for the
selected. hand-pickcd variety, all OF
which j, added to carry you a little
hgher-is ten cents quart.
While the crop was larger than in
1900, in some sections it was badly
damaged by rains. so that the amount
OF merchantable beans is no greater
than a year ago, hence the wholesale
price Is not apt to show much OF a
change.
The report OF J. A. Heath OF Lenox,
president of the association, called
attention 10 experiments that are be
ing made in bean growing whereby
the yield is greatly increased. The
use of fertilizer was commended and
Mr.. Heath told of farmer in Ma
comb county who by careful study
and practice had increased the yield
from l3 to p bushels to the acre.
! He thought the agricultural college
should make extensive experiments
along this line. for an increase of five
bushels 10 the acre will mean $4,000
eco more for the farmers each year.
" F. Cash OF Riverdae is secretary
of the Michigan Association and to
show the result of organization said
Eight years ago beans brought from
SIPS 10 S150 and during the last two
years the price paid the farmers was
! fully so cents a bushel more than that.
! Judicious advertising has caused the
people to eat beans and with the in
creased demand the price has advanc-
ed. Without organization this never
would have been.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-02-09
POULTRY MEETING

At meeting of the members of the
Alma Poulty and Per Stock association
held last Friday evening at the city
hall, the following officers were elected
for the ensuing year
Press. +. Brown
Vice Pres.-L. L. Conn
Secy and Treas. ". g. Hollenbeck
An executive committee consisting of
the officers and J. w. Blakely of Alma,
r. Y. Otto Middleton, +. f. Presley of
Ithaca and A. A. Andrus of ST. Louis
was appointed. The date of holding
the he st meeting was left to the presi-
dent and secretary who are already
planning for the big event
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-02-09
NECK NAS broken
Pioneer OF Emerson Township Meets
Death In Accident

O. H. Becker an old pioneer OF En-
erson township. had his neck broken
in a runaway accident. last Friday
morning and died an hour later. He
was about ~ years old Mr. Becker
had been living in ST Louis and was
ont to the farm, two miles north and
one-half mile east OF Beebe. helping
his s6n-in-law. Arthur Smith. The old
gentleman had started with the team.
hitched 10 a dray, TO go TO held
after corn fodder The horses became
frightened and as they turned around
the corner OF the corn crib, Mr..
Becker was thrown off the dray strik-
ing his head against the building and
receiving injuries from which he died
a short time later Mr.. Becker lived
in Emerson about forty years and was
a man highly esteemed. He was a
veteran OF the civil war He leaves a
wife and two daughters. Mrs. Arthur
Smith and Belle who is living at home.
The funeral was held Tuesday from
the residence in Emerson and the bur-
ial in Emerson cemetery.-Gratiot
Journal.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-02-09
MUST HAVE LICENSE
Auto Drivers Must Have a License as
Well as Owners

Owners OF automobiles will be OBJ
liged to take out new licenses for 1911
and the secretary OF state advises
that they he taken out as soon
as possible. All machines must have
new numbers The new plates have
enamel backgrounds and white letters.
the arrangement being the opposite Of
the plate used during the year 1910
Homemade plates are not allowed.
Drivers of motor vehicles must take
out a license. as well as owners A
chauffeur must pay fee of 02 to the
secretary of state. and in return will
receive a badge, which the law re-
quires 10 be worn in conspicuous
place upon his person. In making ap-
plication for license, the applicant
must tell how many times he has been
convicted for violating any auto law.
No person can drive an automobile un-
less he is the owner of regular licen-
sed driver badge. To be such he must
be at least lS years of age. Members
of the owners family have no right
TO drive the machine unless they are
regularly licensed.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-02-09
THE SUGAR FACTORY
Has Recently Closed One Of the
Longest Runs Since Built
PROSPECT BRIGHT FOR 1871
Value Of Farm Lands Greatly Increased as
Result Of Sugar BeetS

In speaking OF the sugar beet crop
and its benefits to the farmer, iona
than Allen. Of the Alma plant OF the
Michigan Sugar company, said.
"Thc sugar beet crop is one OF the
very best farm crops the farmer can
raise in his rotation 1t has a guaran-
tccd price and if he uses fair judgment
he need never raise a crop which does
not pay its expenses and fair rental
for his land. The crop has done more
for the betterment of the people of
Gratiot county than any other farm
crop has ever done in the same length
of time.
"Thi, product from the soils Of Gra-
tiot county in the last u years has
brought into the county upwards of
S5,0OO.000, and at the same time has
not decreased or diminished the total
production in bushels or tons of any
other farm crops. Any farmer who
has raised sugar beets in his rotation,
for the last - years, has raised just as
many bushels and tons of products as
if he had raised no beets at all, and at
the same time hi, land is in much
more productive state from the fact
that he has raised sugar beets. The
money he has made from beets has
been an actual gain, the same as if
some friend had come along and thrust
it into his hands, without a single
effort ON his part
The farms of Gratiot county are
worth at least S7OO0000 more than
they were l2 years ago, and easily one
1 half OF this value or S3,5000O0, can be
ascribed directly to the raising of
sugar beets. Adding this increased
/ valuation, which has come from the
raising OF bcets. TO the extra money
the beet crop has brough into our
county. and we have an increased val
uation, in the county, directly from
beets. OF $S,500O00 Is it any wonder
! that the people of the county are buy
ing automobiles; What applies to
Gratiot county is true of any section
where sugar factories are located
which are operated successfully.
AT least SIS per acre and probably
more of the increased valuation of
Gratiot county lands in the last ten
years. has been caused directly by
those farmers who have raised beets.
Still better the end is not yet. for the
increased value of proptrey in this Sec
ton from the raising of beets for the
next ten years will go far beyond the
expectation of even the best thinkers
along this line, because so many more
farmers in the next ten years, are GO
ing to raise beets, that have not raised
in the past, the increased prosperity
will be wonderful.
The factories of Michigan will have
the largest acreage the coming season
they have ever had. Some now have
nearly all they want The factories in
Ohio are closing their beet acreage
books, one now absolutely refusing to
take another acre. only from nearby
farmers who tend them themselves,
and draw into the sheds with a
wagon"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-02-09
ARCADIA GRANGE

Arcadia grange met in regular session
Saturday evening Feb. 4. W. NJ. Allen
Hubbel presiding, all officers present
but steward. Under head of new busi-
ness the matter of Bro. Helmes eXpulr-
sion from the National grange was taken
up and committee of three appointed
to draft resolutions. Com. Rolliu Wood,
{. II. Smith and Alice Titus. Numerous
bills were presented and allowed, meet
ing turned over TO lecturer. Opening
song, Roll call responded to by current
events or ancedate. Bro. Wood gave a
very interesting and instructive talk on
the making Of good milk followed by
general discussion Bro. Harry Grover
talked upon the proposed reciprocity
! treaty with Canada as matter of
national Importance and Lamont Wood
read from Governor Osborn's message
/ some matters of importance in the state.
| WIN. related an anecdote Of Lincolns
/ penny march, Grange closed in form
after which ouri young people of all
ages gave the iplay of Matrimony vs..
/ Courtwell, a mock breach Of promise
trial. The cast of characters;
Plaintiff Martha Matrimony, Lamont
Wood defendant, Simseon Courtwell,
Floyd Smith; lawyer for plaintiff, Carl
Titus; lawyer for defendant, Roy Keefer
judge, Edward Titus; Sheriff, Harold
Wood; clerk, Rollln Wood; witnesses,
Harry Grover, Carl Shaver. Allen
( Hubbel; jury, Frankie Kuhlman, Bertha
Hubbel, Esther Smith, Margaret Case,
Hazel Kahlman, Loudra Godfrey. Geo.
Fink was rejected as a juror because he
stated his father could read and write.
All acquitted themselves with good
credit and it is to be regretted there was
not larger audience. Next meeting
Saturday evening Feb. rs.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-02-09
PEDRO PARTY

Mr. and Mrs. Myra Metcalf gave a
progressive pedro party last Saturday
evening, which was very much enjoyed
by those present. there were five tables
The ladies first Urize was Won by Mrs.
Edp Stevens while Harry Clark was the
lucky gentleman. The BOBBY prizes
oh! well, never mind them. but then if
you must know, ask Mrs. Pearl Phelps
and Earl Forest Supper was served AT
midnight.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-02-09
PRUNING ..- SPRAYING
DO The Farmers and Fruit Growers
Want Instructions?

Sometime since, +. Hubbell wrote the
Experiment Station at Lansing, relative
to securing a field representative in this
portion of Gratiot. Following is the
reply from Mr.. H. !. Eustace.
East Lansing, Mich,
January 80 1911.
Mr.. f. S. Hubbell,
Alma, Mich,
Dear Sir:
Professor Taft has handed me
your letter of the gath. We would be
very glad indeed to send our Field Agent
in Horticulture to your place and give
your people instruction in pruning, and
spraying, if you can get enough of them
together to make it worth the while.
You will please write and tell US about
how many people are interested in this
matter and about the number of orchards
in your vicinity and whether you think
enough could be accomplished TO pay
to send our man up there and we will
be very glad to take the matter up with
you again. Very truly youIs.
II. j. Eustace.
In another letter Mr.. Eustace informs
NJ. Hubbell that if a representative
comes here he will be prepared to give
demonstration in some orchard to be
selected later.
Mr.. Hubbell has presented this matter
to the mempers of Arcadia grange and it
is hoped arrangements can be perfected
to bring representative from the ex-
pertinent station TO this county.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-02-09
FARMERS CLUB

The January meeting OF the Arcadia
Farmers club convened at the pleasant
home Of Mr.. and Mr.. Geo. Irish. After
a sumpteous dinner was served TO on
guests and members of the club. The
Pres. @. r. Hamline called the meeting
to order with the usual exercises, after
roll call the Rec. Sec. Mrs. Geo. Peck
read her report which was accepted
The literary program was short but
very good. Mrs. II. S. Smith gave a
recitation, "God Bless Our Boys" She
was greatly applauded. Mrs. q. f.
Hamlin gave recitation, "The Idle
Hen" which was applauded. The
question box was we'll discussed on the
topics of the day. The program for the
February meeting is as follows:
Rec.-Mrs. Frank Glow
Reading-Mrs. Fred Rockafellow
Reading-M Harry Walston
Rec.--Miss Hazel Webb
Rec.-Mrs. Lewis Muhn
Reading-Mrs. Geo. Irish
Reading-G owe Peck
1t will be of interest to known that
the Arcadia Farmers club is almost Il
years old, being organized the 9th OF
March 1898 with a membership of 20
The present membership is about GO
may its membership and enthusiasiun
never grow less. Visisors always wei
come.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-02-09
COMING OPTION Fights

Twelve "dry" counties in whic II
VETS have forced resubmission on the
question TINS year:
Calhoun, Jackson, Genesse, Tuscola,
Sanilac, Allegan, Emmett, Ionia New
aygo, Clare, Isabella. Benzie.
Six wet counties which "drys"
will strive to capture this spring:
Huron. Iosco. Alpena, Cheboygan.
Montcalm, Kalamazoo.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-02-09
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS

w. Perkins and WI to l.. r.
Fultz. sw of sw 2l and pit sc
20. Bethany ...........
G.. Cummins and WI TO ]. Hosen-
kamp and WI, NV of NV 2,
Bethany .. ...
c. +. Johnson and WI to A.
Robbins, pit Sc of sc 80. Alma
NJ. +. Turner and VT to l.. NJ.
Turner, lot IL. bk 2, Hastings
add, St. Louis. s............
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-02-09
TWO SUNDAY FIRES
First Alarm at $3.50 Second One at
1890
CHIMNEY CAUSES FIRST FIRE
over Heated Furnace The Second One-lOSs
Estimated $500

Last Sunday morning as Chief Fish
beck and hls crew of fire fighters were
listening TO the ringing of the church
bells. the screech of the fire whistle,
followed by the Changing of the fire
bell put every man on his taps and III
short order Driver Peck had the chief,
his men and the fire fighting apparatus
at the George Youngs house IN the
south west part of the city, where hre
from defective chimney was rapidly
destroying the building, Quick work
on the part of the department coniin ed
the damage TO one or two hundred
dollars.
1t was nearly the noon hour before
the boys were able 10 return to their
headquarters. At l2:30, the second
alarm was turned in and the members
of the department, some OF whom had
not reached their homes from the first
fire were again on the wagon and headed
for the residence of Mr.. and Mrs. Milton
Holmes on East Superior street. An
overheated furnace had started fire III
the partition walls. This fire proved a
stubborn one to fight and it was not
until nearly four o'clock III the alter
noon and after several hundred dollars
worth of damage had been done by fire
and water. that the department were
again on the way TO the fire hall. The
two fires coming so closely together
prevented Chief Fishbeck, CAPTAIN
Sartor and their men from enjoying
their Sunday dinner unit; five o'clock
in the afternoon. Alma certainly is TO
be congratulated upon having one OF
the best organized and efficient depart
ments in any city OF its size in Michigan
and while credit for this is in large
measure due TO the ability OF Chie1
Fishbeck, vet the rank and file of the
department are entitled to great credit
for without loyalty and cooperation OF
his men Chief Fishbeck might be lett
alone to handle the nozzle and lay the
hose.
One evening each year the department
plan on a good time and that evening
this wear will occur Feb. "a, when the
department will give their annual ball
Great preparations are being made for
the event, program of which will be
announced later. With bunch OF
men such as comprises Alma's fire de-
partment, each and every one of whom
is ready at the tap of the bell to drop
work or pleasure TO protect the tax
payers property from fire The business
men. the manu- racturer and our citizens
generally can retire for the night with
feeling of salty, knowing that Chief
Fishbeck and his men will be on tai
when the first sign of danger is an
nounced Knowing these facts every
tax payer in Alma should be prepared
TO buy one or more tickets for the
the annual ball II cuts no figure
whether you dance or not, help the fire
department to that extent. You do moi
know how soon you may seriously need
the assistance of the department.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-02-09

0ONCE Lincoln said" What words Of
~ weight are treasured
And linked forever with his deathless name
Words tender true, that by no scale are measured
Whose worth all future ages shall acclaiml
And Lincoln deeds how wondrousy recorded
Beyond the skill OF monumental artsl
Let others be to temple shrines accorded,
While his are craven on our loving hearts
UONCE Lincoln said" How many merry
By words like these are heralded each day.
Though great his worth, though unsurpassed his
glory.
This is the homage we most freely pay.
His courage-to historians we leave il.
Tis known to every boundary Of the earth.
His wisdom-withoui question we believe it,
But cherish mos, his SIMPLE. kindly mirth.
"ONcE Lincoln ~ said" No trumpet note
~ can shll US
With power so sure a SIMPLE tale to hear;
No other name has such spell to thnll us
Or such charm to hold the listening ear.
So shall 4 be in all the ages alter.
The world itself shall feeble grow and old,
Be out Of tune with wisdom. truth and laughter
Ere the las Lincoln story has been told.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-02-09
CAUCUS NOTICE

The Republicans of Arcadia township
will meet in caucus Wednesday the 5th
at Arcadia Grange hall at two O'Clock
p. NJ for the purpose of selecting dele
gates to the county convention and for
the transaction of such other business
as may properly come before the caucus.
BY ORDER COM.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-02-09
PINE RIVER CAUCUS

There will be republican caucus held
at town hall Forest Hill, Mich, on Sat
urday the Is of Feb. 1911, for the pur-
pose of electing of delegates to county
convention to be held at Ithaca on 23 of
eb. next. BY ORDER OF COM.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-02-09
ADVERTISED LETTERS

Advertised list for the week ending
February 4th, l9ll.
Mr.. Ephriam Annihle, II a. Benis
Mrs @. Mitchell, Mr.. George Nsegele 2,
Mr.. John Popp. Mr.. Ernest o. Smith.
The above if not called for will be
sent to the Dead Letter Office February
goth, 1911.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-02-09
COMING

The greatest event in the history of
Alma high. that senior fair and festival
Saturday, Feb Is. 1911. Some member
of the class will call at your home with
tickets and explain.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-02-09
NJ. Turner TO N. Z. Turner

l.. NJ. Turner to NJ. T. Turner
and wi. pit lot I, blk 4, Chees-
man add, ST. Louis ......... 800
{. a. Ward and wi to ]. \.
Gott. sw OF Sc 80, North Star 2400
]. NJ. Teed and WI to T. p.
Munson and WI, lot o. e.
North Shade ............... |
S p. Ithaca. ................. $500
" b. Thornton and wi to
Richardson and WI, pit sc 9,
J. Hewlett to +. l.. Lathrop, pit
sc %, Bethany. y.............. |
J. Dicken and wi to \. Mccall
and wi. n5 OF he II, Wash
mgton ...................... $500
{. ] Walter and wi to p. Nc
Adams. 81 of ne 20, Emer
son .................... oOOU
=. McAdam and wi 20 c. ]. Wal
tiers and wi, lot / and pit lot
TO- blk T. Ithaca .............. 1000
G.. Grouse and wi to \. G..
Grouse and wi, VIZ OF ne ,,
New Haven ................ 5000
Z, w. Nickert to G. ]. Lcplcy,
sw Of Sc Is, New Haven. l625
E. w. Nickert to f. c. and +.
Siefert, ne of sc Is, New Ea-
ven Observation-Disclosures. 1913
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-02-09

The daughter of Philadelphia mil
lionaire has eloped with and married a
stenographer. She probably wanted
q man to whom she could dictate
Grand Rapids Press.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-02-09
NOTICE

Any one having accounts against J.
w. Barron as proprietor OF Wright
house will please present same not later
than February 2s and settlement will be
made.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-02-09

Absolutely the best going,-David
Garrick by Leland T. Powers. Al ns
Tuesday, Feb. 81.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-02-09

Remember Leland T. Powers is Amer.
ica's greatest impersonator. At the
opera house Alma, Tuesday Feb. 81.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-02-09
ceved and 50 dedicated can long endureM0e are met
bere gave their lives that their nation miqbt Ii
together fittinp and proper that We should do this.

SN Nlutn aarasr sens. we can nOt dedicate. we eal
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-02-09

did here t for u.s. the LIVING rather to be dedicated
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-02-09
our power to add or detract '@

remember what we say bsre but it can never oraet what
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-02-09
('lsSW sssrats, we can not balsw this ground. Ia

ivinQ and dead who STRUGGLED hsre havs e0nseerates
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-02-09

to The unfinisbed work which thew wb
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-02-09

thus far 50 molly advanced I1t is rat
Cañon City record., 1911-03-30
WESTCLIFFE
NEWS ITEMS

The -weeks-old child of Mr.. and
Mrs. Homer GARNER in the vail ~,
died on Saturday last at an early
hour and was buried in the Ula ceme-
terry.
]. w. Augustine, assessor of Fre-
mont county, came up from Canon
City last Saturday to attend the bed
side of his brother Erwin, who is quite
i'll.
~
In Silver Cliff the following ticket
was nominated Saturday evening fer
the ensuing town election: Mayor
j. T Stroehlke; trustees-Henry Han
ssen, DR.. w. j. Preston, Jas. a. Smith.
.e-E-.s
Let US work and stimulate every
legitimate enterprise by giving it all
the friendly encouragement we can.
and unite our industry, intelligence
and capital in common cause for the
good of our town.
.s-@-.s
Word has been received here of the
death at San Diego. Calf, on Friday.
a week ago. of Herman Nettleback.
Deceased was formerly resident OF
this valley and well known to old-tim-
ers He was so years old.
.-e
Some people never hand in an it Pm
of news for publication, but if we
happen to miss an item in which they
are interested they are sure to hand
us north pole stare that would
freeze the liver of polar bear.
=-gl@
Henry Lohstroh, one OF our more
prosperous farmers in the valley has
recently made a desirable addition to
his holdings by purchasing the John
Knuth ranch six miles south of town.
We have not learned the considera-
tion.
.-@-.
George Baker. owner of waverl-y
ranch, was in town Monday. He drove
pair of draft horses hitched to
farm wagon. something the former
Canon City merchant prince hadn't
done in forty years However. he ap-
peared to enjoy the diversion.
Cañon City record., 1911-03-30
ADVERTISED LETTERS.

List of mail matter remaining un-
claimed in the postofice at Canon
City. Colo. for the week ending March
96th. 1911
Allen, Mrs. Emma.
Anderson, Mr.. Arthur.
Brito. Mr.. sevahn.
Brown. Mr. II. c.
Collins, wilkie.
Cross. Mr.. ID.
Forney. MIR. Birchard.
Gallos. Jose
Canon. Han G.
Houke. Miss Vera.
HilIiard, Mr.. J. w.
Haretter, Mrs w. j.
Johnson Miss II. NJ.
Jones, Miss Burnice.
Koonsman, Mr.. G. L.
Knueettile, Mr. Gustaf.
Madden, Mrs. J. "
Martin. J. S.
Montallo. Mrs. Ascencionde.
Mum. Mr.. Jesse r.
Rice, Mr.. r II.
Richards. Miss Harriet A.
Robinson. Mr.. J. d.
Romero. Senior Carnelio.
Rowell. Miss Helen.
Sala, Mr.. Kalls.
sappington, Mr.. s. T.
sifuentes. Sr. Srespin.
snider, Mr. Joe.
Taylor. Miss Alice.
Trujillo, Mrs. Milton.
West, Mr.. w II.
Williams. Duncan II.
President OF the Fraternal Bankers
Foreign Papers.
Rohar. Mr.. Martin. t2).
Package.
Collins. Fred
X s. LEWIS.
Postmaster.