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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-04-18
FRUIT DEMONSTRATION.
Conducted By Prot. 0. X. white-Re-
iuVenatiOn Of Old Apple Orchards

The demonstration conducted by
Prof. o. X. White at the Kennedy
Fruit Farm on April 5th, was ex-
ceedingly beneficial to those who at
tended, and those interested in fruit
who were not there have suffered a
serious loss.
Prof White is the State Field
Agent of the Horticultural Depart
ment of the NJ. A. c., and is the only
man that this Department sends out
TO give public demonstrations in the
lower peninsula OF Michigan, and he
naturally goes to the places where
the greatest interest is taken in this
line of work His work in general
is 70 show fruit growers how to pro-
duce the best kind of fruit, and the
kind of fruit from which they may
realize commercially the maximum
profit with the minimum investment.
Prof. White was brought up in the
fruit business, and spent number of
years in study, and has had number
of years actual experience. AS one
example OF his success we will state
that he has harvested 1900 bushels
of plums in one year, some trees
bearing FIVE and six bushels, at his
orchard at Hart, Michigan. He is
far beyond that stage of the fruit
business where there is any question
as to the reliability of his authority.
His explanations are clear and con-
else. and he does the work of pruning
and spraying at these demonstrations
with his own hands.
This is The first of series of dem
onstrations. including pruning and
spraying. and. perhaps later, grading
and packing fruit
The salient features of his lee
ture in pruning were to make the
cuts short and smooth, not leaving
stubs, and perhaps. two weeks later
when the wound has had time to
check, il should be painted with white
lead. II the wound is painted before
it has had time TO check il will check
later letting in the air. and the work
is largely without effect
The limbs which should be taken
from a tree are the dead limbs, dis
eased, crossed and interlacing, and
such other limbs as will leave the
top open and let in the sunlight. and
not leave the tree so high that the
cost of picking will be increased
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-04-18

ming North on State Street to Elwell
Street; also commencing at the West
side of Wright Avenue and running
West to Grant Avenue. Be it further
Resolved, That in the issuing OF said
bonds for constructing and laying Of cast
iron water mains they be nominated
water Works Bonds, Series Of 1912"
and that they be in denominations Of one
thousand dollars ($1, ,0O0) each with in
terest coupons attached bearing date
May lst, Iol2, with interest at the rate
Of five (5) per cent per annum, payable
semi annually on January 18th and July
/ 18th of each year at the First State Bank
Alma, Michigan, said bonds to mature
as follows: The first two January 18th,
1926, and the next three January 18th,
1o27. And be it further
Resolved That in the call for the special
election, aforesaid, said call specify no {
only the proposition of voting upon
paving bonds, but also the proposition of
voting upon the issuing of "Water Works
Bonds. Series of 1912" and the notices
of registration and election to be pub
lishea and posted as provided for in the
paving bond resolution shall apply also
to the "Water Works Bonds, Series of
1912"
j. M. MONTIGEL ID. w. ADAMS
Mayor City Clerk
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-04-18
CITY REGISTRATION NOTICE
To the Electors of the City of Alma,
Michigan:

To the Electors of the City of Alma,
Michigan:
Notice is hereby given that The several
boards of registration in and for the
City of Alma. Michigan, will be in ses-
sion in their respective wards on Satur-
day. April 27th. 1912, from the hour of
in the afternoon of same day, for the
purpose of completing the lists of quail
fed electors of the City of Alma, and no
person can be permitted to vote at the
Special Election to be held in said city
on Monday, May 9th, 1919, who is not
registered, Every woman having the
has property assessed for taxes in the
City OF Alma, Michigan, is entitled to
register on the above date, and to vote
at the special election to be held as
aforesaid (See Sec. A, Art. 3, Constitu-
tion of Michigan). Said Boards of Reg
istration will hold their respective ses-
sions in the several designated places in
the several wards of sand city, to-wit:
Ward No. City Hall.
Ward No. 2-Acorn Press Printing
Office.
Ward No. 3-Reading Room, Hotel
Arcadia.
Ward No. 4-W. E. Adams Sample
Room,
April llth, 1912.
ID. w. ADAMS,
City Clerk.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-04-18
FOR REGISTER OF DEEDS

l desire at this time to make a for
NAL announcement Of my candidacy
for the Republican nomination for
register OF deeds at the primary to be
held next August.
Four years ago / was candidate
for the nomination and the Republi-
cans of Gratiot county gave me vote
of which I was Justly proud although
lost by few votes, a margin Of
only 10.
From the many expressions that |
have received from all parts of the
county l am led to believe that my
candidacy this year will be looked
upon very favorably by the Republi-
can voters. l greatly appreciated the
support given me four years ago and
will appreciate your support at the
primaries next August.
Yours very truly,
FRED w. GRISWOLD.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-04-18
The ResoiutIsn Relative to Submitting to the
Electors The Question Of Voting On Bends
for Constructing and Laying Cast Iron
water Mains.

WHEREAS. By resolution adopted by
the Common Council of the City of Alma,
at regularly adjourned session thereof,
held at the Council Rooms in said city
on Thursday, the lth day Of April, 1912,
it was declared a public necessity to con-
struct and lay cast iron water mains mp.
on certain streets in said city according
to plans, specification and estimate of
cost of same, now on file in the office Of
the city clerk of said city, and that in
payment of the cost and expense thereof
the city issue its bonds; therefore be it
Resolved, BY the Common Council of
the City of Alma, now in session, That
whereas a special election is called for
submitting to the electors of said city the
proposition of issuing the city's bonds
for Laving streets, that at the same
special election, to-wit: May 9Th. 1912,
there also be submitted to the electors
of said city the proposition of issuing the
city's bonds in the sum of five thousand
dollars ($5, ,000) to be used in constructing
and laying of cast iron water mains,
commencing at the hydrant north of the
Pere Marquette Railroad Company's
tracks on South State Street, and run.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-04-18
HELD A HOBO PARTY

The Senior class of the Alma COL
lege arrayed as hoboes, some Of
whom were attired in costumes that
would have put the average hobo to
shame, gathered at the home of Fos-
ter Fraker, Tuesday evening, where
in response to invitations the clan
gathered to spend the evening and
enjoy themselves, as the class of 1912
seem to know so we'll how to do.
College songs, social conversation
and an exceptionally attractive array
of good things to eat caused. the
time to pass only too quickly. Foster
is an ideal entertainer il the ex-
preston heard from those present.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-04-18

Another important business change
occurred last Saturday, when j. E
Converse secured G.. F. Huntoon' S
jewelry business. BY the deal, Mr..
Converse took possession OF the
business last Wednesday and Mr..
Huntoon went to Breckenridge sue
ceeding Mr.. Converse at that village.
J. z. Converse needs little introduc-
tion to the people OF this vicinity, as
he has been in business at Brecken-
ridge for the past three years. He
is a progressive young business man
and will be strongly welcomed 10 the
business circles 'of the city. Mr..
Converse will carry full line of jew
elry, bringing a large stock with him
from his former store to which he
will add TO meet the business de-
mands of Alma The store is being
rc-papered and re-decorated through
out and will be opened to the public
the fore part OF next week.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-04-18

county as expressed at the primaries
next August.
Your support will be greatly appreci-
ated. BIRD j. TUCKER.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-04-18

The places for holding the election in
the several wards in said city are as fol-
lows:
Ward No. City Hall.
Ward No. 2-Acorn Press Printing
Office
Ward No. 3-Reading Room, Hotel
Arcadia.
Ward No. Nv. +. Adams Sample
Room.
Dated Alma, Michigan,
April, IL, 1912.
ID. w. ADAMS,
City Clerk.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-04-18
AN Announcement

announce my candidacy for the Of
fee of Register of Deeds for Gratiot
County, Michigan, subject to the ap.
proval of the Republican voters of the
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-04-18
III YES
WATER WORKS BONDS, SERIES OF 1912"

For the issuing of Water Works
Bonds, Series of 1912" in the sum
of five thousand dollars t$5, ,0O0) to
be used in constructing and laying
cast iron water mains.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-04-18

+. A. Lindner left Wednesday af-
ternoon for weeks business trip.
Mr. Lindner will stop off day at
Reed City. going from there to Al
denburg, Mo.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-04-18
CARSAOPS At ONOSSO
Alma Board Of Trade Offer $4,000
and 40 Acres of Land
FOR ANN ARB0R RR. R.cAR SHOPS
Following Telegram Received BY Mr.. Brown
Explains Itself

Alma citizens are hustlers and have
the reputation OF never doing things
by halves A fact demonstrated last
week when there seemed to be an
opportunity of securing for Alma the
Ann Arbor railroad car shops Mem
bers of the Board of Trade got busy
at once with the result that the r. R.
officials visited Alma and being ap-
parently we'll pleased with the loca-
ton, were offered 40 acres of land
and $55,O0O in cash to bring their
shops to this city After carefully
considering the matter, Mr.. ]. Ram
sey, president of the road, sent the
following telegram to c. F. Brown,
president of the Board
New York. April II, 1912.
&C. F. Brown, President of Board of
of Trade, Alma. Michigan:
Regret cannot accept your propo-
sition. About two hundred employees
own homes in Owosso and we could
not move shops and terminal without
causing them great loss. Your offer
was a liberal one and under other
conditions would probably have Sc
cured location.
~. RAMSEY, .JR."
Where is there another town the
size of Alma in this or any other
state that on practically twenty-four
hours notice would duplicate the
proposition above stated The busi-
ness men of this city are live wires
and the Board of Trade, backed by
the solid support of the business in
terests, are out in earnest after new
industries. Keep your eye on Alma
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-04-18
l1YES
"srREET PAVING BONDS. SERIES OF 1912"

For the issuing of "Street Paving
Bonds, Series of 1912" in the sum
of twenty-seven thousand dollars
($27, ,000) to be used for the cost and
expense of street paving
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-04-18

Miss Mary NIhlack of Reading is
spending few days with her aunt.
Mrs. A. b. Scattergood and grand
mother Mrs. Niblack.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-04-18

Look over the Wall paper at the N Y
racket store
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-04-18

the purpose of paving certain streets in
the said city of Alma. and also there
will be submitted the proposition of is
suing the city's bonds in the sum of
$4,000, for the purpose of construction
and laying cast iron water mains on GER
tain streets in said city of Alma The
vote upon said propositions will be by
ballot, each of which ballots shall read
as follows:
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-04-18
(1NO
"WAIER WORKS BONDS. SERIES OF 1912"

For the issuing of Water Works
Bonds, Series OF 1872" in the sum
of five thousand dollars (S5, ,000) to
be used in constructing and laying
cast iron water mains.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-04-18
"srREET PAVING BONDS. SERIES OF 1912"

For the issuing of Street Paving
Bonds, Series of 1872" in the sum
of twenty.seven thousand dollars
1927 ,000) to be used for the cost and
expense of street paving.
Arizona republican., 1912-07-21
Av|ATORS ID TAKE
 PART IN WAR GAME
Three A:ropIanes and Orive's sc Go to Bridgeport, Conn, for
 ManeuverS

The army aviation corps received it's first assignment to real military duty yesterday in orders issued firm the war depa rtment for the discatch of two aeroplanes and operators to Bridgeport, Conn. to take part in the joint maneuvers to be held in the vii cinty of New York next Month. These maneuvers in which 15,000 militiamen will participate. together with about $500 regulars. will take the form of an attack upon and defense of New York City.
 Capt. Charles DeF. Chandler now in command of the army aviation school at College Park. Md. will have charge of the aviation detachment ordered to Bridgeport, Lieuts Kirtland Milling, and Arnold, all of whom have qualified as aviators, will accompany him. Two aerop1anes will be sent together with auto trucks and all necessary equip ment for the aviation squad.
 It is now planned that one of the ae- roplanes and two of the officer avia- tors will be assigned to the attacking force, and the other machine with the two Oth2r aviators to the defending force This will be the first time that aeroplanas will have been called into service in an army wa" game in this country.
 It was learned at the war depart ment that Brig Gen. Tasker H. Bliss will be in charge of the maneuvers about New York as chief umpire. The attacking and defending forces will be commanded by Brig. Gen. Frederick A. Smith and Col Edward J. McClernand.
 The miltamen of Maine, Massachu- setts. Vermont and Connecticut, with a detachment of regulars. will compose the force alta cking New York. They will be mobiliZed at Boston and New London and carried by sea to some point on the Connecticut coast, near New York. and landed on the beach.
 The defending force will consist of the militia organizations of New York and a detachment of regulars. They will take a position to be chosen by the commanding general as the best suited for the defense of the city from attack pn the northeast,
Arizona republican., 1912-07-21
STILL HAVE
 A LOOK IN
Pirates Boss Says "Chi" Has Thrown Stick Be tween Giants Legs and They Still Have Pennant Winning Chance

There is at least one man in Pitts burg who isn't willing to concede the national league pennant to the New York club. That man is Fred C.. Clarke, manager of the Pirates, who said, after learning of the Gi- ants defeat at the hands of the Cubs, that there was still race in he national league,'' and that Mo Graw will know that he has been in battle before he makes arrange ments for a worlds series in 1912"
 Pittsburgers were more than in terested in the result of that engage ment in the city by the lake. Scores of prominent fans called the sporting editors for information and without exception the news was received with pleasure.
 When Manager Clarke was in formed that the Cubs had made it three out of four from the leaders, he said:
 Good! Now l hope St. Louis will be able to do something," Contin- uing the Buccaneer boss said:
 This fight for the pennant isn't over yet; not by long shot New York has a long lead, l will admit but there are still quite few games to play; and no club has ever gone through a season without getting it's due share of reverses.
 'Pittsburg and Chicago are both in the running. Both of us have had our bumps and have lost games when we should have been winning l be- hcVe, however, that our hard luck is over and that we will continue to play good ball.
 Concerning the Pittsburg team will say that we look better now than at any other time during the season. Our pitchers are going well and the fielders are batting Adams soon will be ready to take his turn on the mound and the illness of Lef- ty Robinson is but slight. I don't know of any club that has it on us iii the hurling department: and think that, as we are now going, we will compare favorably with any other club. man for man"
 Do you believe Pittsburg still has look in for the flag" was asked.
 Do I believe so?" came the reply. Why. I know we have, As I have already said, there are still a few games to play-S3 is the number, I believe-and I do not think the Gi- ants can travel along winning day in and day out In fact their eX- reriences at Chicago show this to be impossible.
 With things breaking right for us next week we should make matters int players are now in good condition and if we escape injury between now and the dates of the games with the Giants, we should do well.
 Tn the meantime, St. Louis is going to prove troublesome for Me Graws outfit Bresnahans players are going now and they are certain tc win some games from the leaders
Arizona republican., 1912-07-21
IR0uIA WINS EASTERN
 YACHT CLUB TROPHY
Cruise Ends in Towing Match When
 Wind Fails

BAR HARBOR, July 20.-Tor the third successive year the cruise of the Eastern Yacht club fleet ended in towing match. There was no wind in Frenchmans day today and the racers of the fleet were brought into the harbor at the end of stout haw- SerS.
 This evening the yachtsmen came ashore for the annual wind-up din- ner at the Reading Room, and prizes were awarded by Commodore Paine, to the yachts making the best cor rected time in the five divisions that participated in the five races of the cruise.
 The awards were as follows:
 First Division, schooners-IroHta owned and sailed by E. Walter Clark of Philadelphia.
 Second Division, schooners-Taor- nina, owned and sailed by William S Eaton, of Boston.
 Third Division, schooners-Vagrant owned and sailed by Harold $. Van derbilt, of New York.
 First Division, sloops-Avenger. owned and sailed by Harry $. Max well. of New York.
 Second Division, sloops-Dorello, owned and sailed by w. B. Henry Of Philadelphia, with the fleet by in- vitation.
 The dispute over foul between the Irolita and the Elena at the start of yesterdays race off Swans Island was settled today when the com mittee decided that the Elena was i'll error and upheld the protest of the Irolita.
Arizona republican., 1912-07-21
tell you the same story.
 DON'T VIOLATE AGREEMENTS

DON'T VIOLATE AGREEMENTS
 Another point that l made an iron clad rule is: Never break your word. As long as | have been in the boxing business there is not a single man ager. promoter or anybody that had any dealings with me who can say that I have violated an agreement.
 Recently there have been quite a few complaints over agreements being treated contemptuou5ly by some of the budding stars. That is a terrible error. for it should be realized by successful fighters that promoters are entitled to big consideration for the chances they take in staging bouts. one tip worth taking is. never get a swelled head. For as soon as you do then you are gone. The history of the ring will prove this
 Now that I have told all that I think is interesting from personal standpoint, I will touch on the pro- fessiOn of boxing. I use the word profession in it's fullest sense. Boxing is so different from fighting that there is no possible comparison. Boxing is the science of attack and defense It does not mean rushing in with head lowered, striking away in a wild fashion and doing your best to ren- der your rival helpless.
 BOXING EXHIBITION OF SKILL
 On the contrary. boxing is an ex- hibition of skill. You cannot pick up boxing Without the aid of a com potent instructor nobody can become a real finished boxer. That boxing is considered d decent following is my firmest belief. In the present era it is taught in nearly all colleges, acad- emies and schools.
 Boxing to me. should he taught to every yOungster. Tn the first place it teaches them self reliance and again makes them apt i the art of self defense. Take any big man in life,
Arizona republican., 1912-07-21
ECHO
The Winner-Maybe

Jim a da Flynn-Chariglione He Win-a dees fight-maybe! He make-a Jack Johnson sick-a de
 bell-maybe, He poke-a da slat, he make-a da
 swing, You beta Jack Johnson feel-a da
 sting-maybe! lima da F1ynn-Chariglione, He gotta da mus an da puncha-
 doggone! Me make-a da rush, he win-a da
 cush-maybe! Jack-a da Johnson. da biga da coon. He rnakea da crow. maybe. too soon! He gotta da reach, he made-a da
 speech q knock-a da Flynn stone dead! T get-a heem quick-I hit heem one Like-a dat-Bing!- slick?" An,
 maybe! Jim-a a da Flynn-Chariglione. He gotta da nerve to fighta dees
 coon-maybe! He make-a da fight of hees life. all right; He ehase-a Jack Johnson from
 mornin' till night Da Big-a Black Panther-da Lettlea
 Brown Bear I seH-a da peanut stand to be there. Sell da Banan-da apple-da pear Sell any ol' ting to raise-a da fare! make-a da plunge. 1 bet alla my
 mon On lima da Flynn-Charglione. If Jim lose-a dees fight it break-a
 my heart! I gotta go back an push-a da cart. If he beat-a da coon I break-a da
 bank I take-a da trip to Italy!
 All! IF! MAYBE!
 TERRENCE M'KNIGHT. On Board Osmundo Special. en route to Las Vegas, N. M, July 3, 1912.
 I'Envoi lima da Flynn-Chariglione. No lose-a no kale-a for me, I git-a da wise; I open da eyes. Put da mon on da big-a da nigga
 you see! I take-a da trip-a to It-a alright. Take hoss-a to pull all my mon. Da coon-a alright gr-r-ran' prize-a
 da fight, Not lima da Flynn-Chariglione.
Arizona republican., 1912-07-21
COAST LEAGUE

Al San Francisco- R. H. E, San Francisco ........... Oakland ....-...... . 10 Batteries: McCorry. Hawkins and Shea: Christian and Rohrer
 At los Angeles R. H. F. Los Angeles ....-......... II Sacramento 4 Il
 Batteries: F1ater and Brooks; Ar relanes, Baum and Cheek.
 Al portIand- R HE
 Batteries: Higginbotham and Fish CT: Breckenridge and Agnew.
Arizona republican., 1912-07-21

And very few fighters escape those diSf1gurementS. 1 have knocked out men in my career. but believe me, didn't feel proud over the stunts. I never have had any crowd yelling, Take them off, while I have been fighting. When I had a man so help less that he didn't have a possible chance I always appealed to the ref cree to stop the affair Tn my many bouts I always made it a point to study my man and then try to beat him to the blow. This quickens the brain and will be Of benefit in later years.
 BOXERS CAN UPLlFT SPORT.
 While the sport is legalized in New York I think that the boxers can help to uplift it as well as the promoters. None can gainsay the fact that it has improved wonderfully within the last few months.
 The athletic commission is working marvels by it's systematic manner of correcting all abuses, whether large or small. To prove that a boxer enjoys the respect of all 1 can say that my best friends in the West are two gov ernors and three mayors of large cities. They agree with me that boxing is a profession and one that can be looked upon with favor
 As for myself I have spent many enjoyable years in the game and though I intend to retire very shortly, I will look back upon those years with pleasant memories.
Arizona republican., 1912-07-21

Writing a history of yourself is not the incest task in the world. If you try to 6iye yourself a little boost the knockers become active If you hide a few good deeds you play false to yourself
 Therefore, l will try to do my best, which is all that can he asked of a man. It goes without contradiction that | have been more than fortunate in my ring career. The fact that never lost d decision and also that I managed to accumulate enough money to make my folks and myself com fortable is something to be proud of
 Many times I have been asked: 'Packey. what accounts for yous sue CeSs2"
 That's very hard question and really l could not give a sensible answer When I started off to box there were four rules that I made up my mind to pay strict attention to: Don't drink, Don't smoke! Live a clean life, Avoid bad companionship!
 Now. Because I pull these rules, don't imagine that I'm kiIljoy. Far from that. I only want to tell you what I think helped me in the world.
 For further cOrrobora ton you can ask any successful athlete and he will
Arizona republican., 1912-07-21

McFarane, Greatest of Boxers and Wisest Ring Gen eral Reviews His History and Draws Few Conclu- sions for Would be Scrappers Old Stagers Also May Find Fruit Of Wisdom Here Says Success Is Due to Defense and Speed Not Rough House Tactics