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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-12-26
INCREASE IN
PHYSICIANS FEES.
The Change is Made Necessary by
the Advanced Cost of Drugs and
Other Necessities.

Commencing January 1, 1913, the
doctors of northern Gratiot will ad-
vance their fees in keeping with other
cities in Michigan.
For years the fees of physicians in
this county have been lower than in
any other county in the state and
they undoubtedly would have re-
maned so were it not for the fact
that the cost of drugs has been con-
stantly advancing. In many instances
prices have multiplied six times over
and it is impossible for the doctors
to furnish the drugs and their SER
vices at the fees now charged in
many cases.
The following is the schedule o}
fees to take effect January 1, 1913:
Night calls in the city between :
p. m. and Z a. m, $500
Night calls in the country, same
hours, $1oO added to regular day
fees.
Day visits in the country, $1.oo for
the first mile and so cents mile
thereafter.
Office prescriptions not less than
75 cents.
Obstetrical cases in city, $1,000, if
not detained more than four hours.
Obstetrical cases in the country,
$1,000, and so cents a mile if not de-
tanned more than four hours.
Instrumental delivery, $500 extra.
All subsequent visits after confne-
ment charged for at regular mileage.
Consultation and advice over tele-
phone so cents.
The following doctors will charge
these fees: Drs A. r. Wheeler, w.
f. Barstow, J. w. Campbell, G. w.
Pettey, d. II. Andrews, E. A. Bag
ley, Z. T. Lamb, c. B. Gardner, /.
N. Brainerd, F. c. Thornburgh, ]. F.
Suydan l. A. Howe, w. NJ. Drake.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-12-26

A Merry Christmas and a Happy
New Year to Alma and its good peo-
pie. The first and most progressive
little city of its size in Michigan.
Many praises are due Our Mayor and
City Council for their efficient work
of the past year. May the same pro-
gress and prosperity remain with us
in the future years that we have en-
joyed in the past. Alma, Alma, Alma
The city Of good schools, good
churches, good streets and good ho-
tells.
w. II. PARR.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-12-26

In common with other Alma citi-
zens, am proud of the recent inn
provements in Our city; the paved
and beautifully lighed streets, and
our fine new High school building.
My hope for the New Year is, that,
in harmony with these material inn
provements, we may make rapid ad-
vancement in brotherly love and
righteous living.
JOSEPH w. PRIEST.
Pastor Baptist Church
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-12-26

l am pleased to state that my Christ
mas trade has been better this year than
ever before and in spite of our streets be-
ing torn up our business shows an in
crease of Is per cent over last year. The
pavement being completed l look for
better business this year and now, alto
gether for progressive 1918.
Otto Sanderhoff
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-12-26

Rapidly Nearing Completion. Ready
For Business Next Month.

The Cleaners and Farmers eleva-
tor at Elwell, as shown in the cut,
will be completed and ready for SER
vice about Jan. 1st. There are over
200 stockholders, many of whose
farms reach out from five to ten
miles from Elwcll This combination
represents 4 capitalization Of be-
tween twelve and fifteen thousand
dollars and under the management of
the following able Board of Direc-
tors will prove of great value to the
farmers as long as they are loyal to
each other.
The officers for the opening year
are:
President-James Garget.
cc-President-A. =. Raby.
Sec and Treas-Wm. Sehiff
Directors-Henry Miller and ]. A.
Rockafellow.
The ground floor and basement of
the elevator are so X 80 feet, with a
80 X 80 IT, hay shed on the east end,
and coal sheds for an ample supply of
anthracite and bituminous coal.
The office on the west end of the
building is 10x IS feet, and is we'll
lighted by three windows.
The bean picking room on the Sec
ond floor will be % X 80 feet with a
store room on the floor below Of the
same size Twenty Bacon bean pick
ing machines have been installed.
A Clipper grain cleaner with a ca
pacity of 300 bushels per hour, an A.
T. Ferrel bean cleaner with a ca
pacity of 200 bushels per hour, a
special seed cleaner, and an American
feed grinder occupy the first floor Of
the elevator.
In the basement is found a large
size American corn shelter, and the
25-horsepower gas engine which will
furnish power for the plant and for
an electric lighting system of 40 TO
80 lights.
A set of four Fairbanks scales of
fve-ton capacity each will accommo-
date the patrons wherever weighing
service is required
The Dump Log system will enable
the elevator men to unload grain
from wagons very rapidly and a COM
pletely enclosed shed protects the
farmer and his team while unloading
A Dust House, 10 X 10 feet on the
north side will take care of all dust
from the cleaners. Facilities for car
loading will make it possible to load
a car with grain in thirty minutes.
The elevator is provided with a
double set of elevating legs and will
have no difficulty in elevating grain
as fast as it can be weighed.
A hand elevator leads to the Gu
pola Of the building where spouts to
the various bins are easily handled.
The cribs are built of x4's laid fiat,
with a height of 90 feet and cross ties
every four feet, giving safe capac-
ity of over 10000 bushels, and each
bin is fitted with stationary ladder
in the corner next to the cupola.
The building is built ON solid
cement foundation, is covered with
corrugated iron and an asbestos roof,
and is established in Elwell for the
permanent welfare of the community.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-12-26

1913 will be winner if we make it
such. The man who has money
saved, the man who has established a
credit, the man who is willing to labor
and the man who can think and plan;
each have an asset which will result
in mutual profit if the opportunities
of 1913 are improved.
CARL II. WASHBURN,
Cash. First State Bank.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-12-26

l am glad to live in Alma, the up
to-date city of central Michigan.
Local Option has done much to make
Alma what she is today; it only re-
mains for Prohibition and Woman's
Suffrage to do the rest.
G. Fl. CARL.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-12-26

Alma is on the highest round we
have ever reached of the ladder of
progress, but we are not yet at the
top Let us all boost and place it a
little higher If we can't boost, at
least do not knock.
GEO. w. MOORE.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-12-26

Here's wishing that the coming
New Year may bring furtherance
of the Boost for Alma" spirit that
seems to have manifested itself so
strongly in the minds and actions of
aur citizens the past year.
ID. w. ROBINSON.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-12-26

Alma's the best town in Gratiot
county for trade, for improvements,
and chance to live; and we're here
to stay, to do business and boost"
CUSHING & BENEDICT.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-12-26
GEO. M. P.LFREY.
Alma looks good to me- Let's
make her look better in 1913.
L. B. KEHN.

| believe that every citizen of Alma
feels sense of pride and pleasure in
the recent improvements made in our
city, and during the year 1913 hope
and predict that there will be much
done in the way of better water,
sewer and sanitary conditions, which
will add greatly to the beauty, COM
fort and convenience of the best little
city in central Michigan.
]. Z. FULLER.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-12-26

Lee Everett was taken to Saginaw
General hospital Christmas day and
operated upon for appendicitis, but is
still in very serious condition.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-12-26
ALLEN,
Mgr. Alma Sugar Co.

Alma the beautiful! Let us all dur
ing the coming New Year as in the
past try to advance the interest OF
her citizens along moral, social and
economic lines forgetting the mis-
takes of the past and looking with
courage to the future.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-12-26
w. H. PARR.

Viewed from any standpoint, Alma
should be the educational and musical
center of this section of Michigan
This can be brought about only by
the support which our citizents give
to our public schools, Our college,
and our churches. For instance,
Boost our Chatauqua
- II. c. MOORE.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-12-26

My congratulations to Mayor Mon
tigel for what has been accomplished
in Alma in his two-year administra-
ton.
May the citizens properly appre-
ciate this.
]. T. SWIGART.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-12-26

Twas a brave old year, but tbs
speeding fast
To the bourne of the yester years;
1t has given us days of JOY and hope
And days of despair and tears.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-12-26

Our city never was in better con-
dition to forge ahead than now
What we want is closer relation of
our business men. More boosters
and less knockers. Brand the man
who sits by and lets his neighbor
hustle while he receives the benefit.
c. F. BROWN, P. M.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-12-26

And some that ring not true,
So we pass it along to the yester
years,
And, 10, Here's to you'll
STUCKEY'S IND CASH
GROCERY.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-12-26

From our observation over the
country we believe we have in Alma
the finest city for its size in the
state. The best lights, the best pave
ments, the best farm land around it
and the best business.
CRANDELL & SCOTT.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-12-26

The future of Alma is guaranteed
Property values will improve stead
lily. The resources of the surround
ing country are unquestionably gain
ing. We're glad we are in Alma.
JOHN d. SULLIVAN.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-12-26

That the present high moral and
religious sentiment of the American
people may continue to increase; that
men will be judged by what they are,
and not by what they have; by what
they are doing now, and not by what
they have done.
PROF. F. z. WEST.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-12-26

With thanks for the patronage of
business, congratulations to the City
Council for the new lighting and
pavement, and to the School Board
for a building second to none, that
Alma may rank with the best cities
of the state in material and educa-
tional advantages, | wish you all a
happy and prosperous New Year.
p. T. BANGHART.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-12-26

hope for the same harmonious
feeling and hearty cooperation be
tween the citizens and business men
which has existed during the past
year Let us all pull together and
make Alma the big Scream of cen
trail Michigan
BENNETT
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-12-26
COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS.

Alma, Mich, Dec II, 1912.
Regular meeting of the Common
Council of the city of Alma in Coun-
Gil rooms on the above date.
The Council was called to order
by the Mayor, Hon. ]. M. Montigel.
Present: Aldermen Fuller, Willard,
Caple, Pulfrey, Cook and Fraker.
There being quorum present the
Council was declared to be in ses-
sion.
The journal of the preceding ses-
sion was read and approved.
On motion of Alderman Cook, sup
ported by Alderman Fraker, that the
report of the Treasurer be accepted
and placed on file.
Motion carried.
Aldermen Kehn and Olmstead ap-
pear.
On motion of Alderman Cook, sup
ported by Alderman Fuller, that the
communication from the Alma Grain
& Lumber Co. relative to arc lights
be received.
Motion carried.
On motion of Alderman Caple, sup
ported by Alderman Pulfrey, that
Mayor Montigel, Aldermen Cook and
Fraker, act as special committee to
confer with the Alma Grain & Lum-
Der Co. relative to its communication.
Motion carried
On motion of Alderman Cook, sup
ported by Alderman Fuller, that the
following claims be allowed at foot
ing and the clerk instructed, to issue
orders for the same.
Which vote was as follows:
Yeas: Aldermen Fuller, Olmstead,
Willard, Caple, Pulfrey, Cook, Kehn
and Fraker
GENERAL FUND.
Smith & Clapp, bill......... $s.74
James Redman, bill ........ 3.25
Alma Elevator Co, straw .. 6.33
HIGHWAY FUND.
.. Parker, labor or..............$ $24.0 90
On motion OF alderman Cook, sup
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-12-26

For 1913 more sanitary, more
beautiful and more progressive Alma
to live in; better Alma to rear boys
and girls in; a more loyal Alma to
do business in; and an Alma and an
Alma College more closely united
than ever before.
THOS. c. BLAISDELL,
President Alma College.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-12-26

Lloyd Ellison is repairing and re-
decorating his home, corner Downie
and Gratiot
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-12-26

1912 was very prosperous year
for the city of Alma. We trust the
New Year for its continuation.
D. w. ADAMS.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-12-26

Alma is on the upgrade and we are
with her on the climb for another
year, or another thirty, if we live.
p. NJ. SMITH.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-12-26

We wish you all a happy and pros
porous New Year, and thank you for
your liberal patronage in 1912.
ECONOMY SHOE STORE.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-12-26

To the people of Alma and vicinity
our sincere wishes for their prosper
ity in the New Year. We are glad
we are here and hope to progress
with you.
LUCHINI BROS.
am much pleased with new Alma
We have commenced the improve
ments that are to make her a great
center. You will make no mistake in
vestng in Alma real estate.
p. w. CREASER.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-12-26

Best hopes for a prosperous year
for everybody
J. E. SCHICK.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-12-26

The ast is onrecord, today is ours.
May the New Year come with a smile
to everyone.
J. a. GRAY
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-12-26

| hope the people of the community
will give us chance to earn our
bread and butter by hard work.
BERT ECKERT.
The Progressive party will win out
in Gratiot county and also in the
state.
G. B. PORTER
A. w, Wright left the city in good
condition.
The residents OF Alma showed what
they could do in 1912 and the good
work should continue in 1913.
JOHN d. SPINNEY.
l hope ali may live as long as de
served.
CYRUS b. GARDNER, MD.
The American people should give
thanks for our great prosperity and
peace with ourselves and the world
With new hopes, visions and ambi-
tions may we look carefully to the
future with belief that it will con-
tinue and desire to do our part in
its consummation.
WILLIAM A. BAHLKE.
The town is improving so fast and
business is hustling us so, we can
only say, Were next and your
orders first
MILLER BROS.
After forty-two years with Alma
people we believe that the prospects
of the town today are better than
ever before
c. L. & G. NJ. DELAVAN.
While we believe that a splendid !
Public Library would be Of special |
interest, yet we suggest that the most
important thing would be less Of self !
and more of Christ likeness.
A. NUDGE,
Pastor Christian Church |
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-12-26

The New Year-the unfolding of
new opportunities for everyone.
JOHN NJ. DUNHAM.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-12-26
F. O. GROVER.

1913 is a brand New Year full Of
hope and progress. Let us have faith
and live up to its opportunities.
A. II. OLMSTED.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-12-26

"Thy goodness in my memory shall
live, and only thy unkindness be for
gotten. ."-Voltaire.
l. w. BRAINERD.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-12-26

With thanks for the peoples pat
ronage in the past, we are enjoying
our trade, and wish to all the hap
piest and most prosperous New Year.
N. Z. SAAD
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-12-26

Having enjoyed a pleasant and
prosperous year we wish you all a
Merry Christmas and Happy New
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-12-26

1912 has been bumper year for
Alma. We hope the New Year will
mark greater progress, better trade
and an increased loyalty in our cit
izenship.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-12-26

For Am City in CENTRALLY
M Of Say to Alma
If Churches Streets Goo sand ueadLI
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-12-26

Wright q Brown.
George Ricketts,.
Ellison's Grocery.
M. A. Medler Grocery.
Stuckey's Ind. Cash Grocery.
Economy Shoe Store.
Mrs. Bart Miller.
Caple Hardware Co.
Miller Bros.
c. +. Hicok.
N. F. Aead.
p O. Banghart
]. A. Gray.
c. L. & G.. NJ. Delevan.
Smith & Clapp.
N. B. Waterman.
Crandell & Scott.
Cushing & Benedict.
G. J. Maier.
L. N. Baker.
Smith Bros.
]. Cohen & Bro.
D. w. Robinson.
Otto Sanderhoff.
c. r. Brewer
Bert Eckert.
Sylvia Gaffney.
S. S. Gallagher.
A. B. Scatterfood.
G.. B. Porter.
i. z. Converse.
p. Losey was out of city and has
been presented with paper for his
ature.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-12-26

Let our citizens salute the new
year with confidence in her mission
Of good.
Be optimistic and hopeful, loyal to
the institutions and industrial inter
ests with which our city is favored.
Let selhshness grow less, while
CHARITY and fraternal good will shall
increase.
Property advancing the civic in
terests of our city, we may greatly in
crease our reputation as a church
going, and church supporting COM
munity
If we shall measure up to these
things as the year unfolds its pages,
the history OF 1913, for us, will spell
advance in the trinity of good ex-
pressed in religious, moral, and in
dustrial development.
c. L. WOOD,
Bishop United Brethren Church
The city is to be congratulated on
the future years will demonstrate its
wisdom.
]. Z. WISE.
My wish for Alma is that she may
b, the very best city materially, intel
lectually and morally, in the state Of
Michigan and urge every citizen to
cooperate to this end.
w. H. MASON,
Pastor Presbyterian, Church.
The town is fine. The trade is
good The weather coming, and
we're here for business the year
around
WHEATON & SONS.
This is an earnest wish for the
same progress along all lines for
Alma, as in 1912, then some more"
F. c. THORNBURGH, M. D.
The New Year opens with the
country enjoying peace, plenty and
prosperity. May the same conditions
prevail.
E L. SMITH.
What higher ideal can man have
than to endeavor daily to live a clean,
manly life? What lower ideal can
man have and be of much value to
his generation?
w. E. DOTY,
Pastor NJ. z. Church
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-12-26

Am pleased with the business pros
poets in Alma.
J. z. CONVERSE.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-12-26
WILL CLOSE At SIX.

Alma, Mich, Dec. 49, 1912.
We, the undersigned merchants Of
Alma, do hereby agree to close our
stores from Monday, Dec. 3Oth, 1912,
until April 1st, 1913, at six o'clock,
standard, except Saturday and Sugar
Co. pay nights. We are positive that
this will meet with the approval OF
the public for during these winter
months it is convenient for the far
mers to do their trading during the
day, and with our present delivery
system we are sure this will be salts
factory to our town people. We
know we can assure our customers
better efficiency and service in every
WaV
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-12-26

For 1913 as much interest in civic
Improvement by the citizens and bust
ness men as was evidenced in 1912.
WALTER w. CAPLE
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-12-26

We're coming to the best year yet.
]. p. LOSEY.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-12-26
ELLICOTT & McCULLOCH.

We have had two bad seasons in
succession. But it's probably just
what we all need to teach us more
Economy, better Pluck and greater
Diligence if we wish to succeed in
the future.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-12-26

Alma is to be congratulated on
the recent advanced steps taken in
material improvements All are now
interested in making these only the
means of still greater opportunity for
advance in the educational and reli-
gious life OF the city
PROF. II. NJ. McCURDY.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-12-26

All roads lead to Alma, with her
water, railroads, factories, a modernly
equipped High school and college
Come in and enjoy the metropolis.
r. J .FRAKER.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-12-26

Wishing to express my sentiments
in regard to the many improvements
in our city during the past year we
should not forget the energy dis
played by our honorable Mayor, ].
M. Montigel, the aldermen in the sew
eral wards and the citizens of Alma
in joining with the council for the
splendid improvements made during
the year 1912 My theory is to con-
tinue the same until we have the
banner city for its size in central
Michigan.
GEO. M. PtLFREY.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-12-26
Pastor Presbyterian Church

The town is hne,. The trade is
good. The weather coming, and
we're here for business the year
around
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-12-26
I. l.. WOOD,
Bishop United Brethren Church

The city is to be congratulated on
the improvements now completed and
the future years will demonstrate its
wisdom.
+ WISE
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-12-26

This is our first year in business
in Alma and here's hopin' for many
more.
II A
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-12-26
TITLE GIANT HAY PRESS co.

We thank the people of Alma and
vicinity for their patronage the past
year and wish them all Merry
Christmas and prosperous New Year.
WRIGHT & BROWN.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-12-26

We appreciate the kindness and
courtesy Of Alma people and extend
to all our best wishes for prosper
Gus New Year.
c. II. SMITH.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-12-26

The New Year opens with the
country enjoying peace, plenty and
prosperity. May the same conditions
prevail.
T L. SMITH
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-12-26
DEO DAY.

The civic Improvements of the past
year prove to us that we are on the
ground floor of live city. We are
more glad than ever before that we
are located in Alma. May the prog
ress of the past year be but begin
ming of the future development of the
city.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-12-26
WHEATON & SONS.

This is an earnest wish for the
same progress along all lines for
Alma, as in 1912, "then some more"
F. c. THORNBURGH, NJ. D.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-12-26

My wish for Alma is that she may
b, the very best city materially, intel
lectually and morally, in the state OF
Michigan and urge every citizen to
cooperate to this end.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-12-26
Alma's prosperity assured
c. G.. RHODES.

Let's all pull together and make a
larger and better Alma.
]. COHEN & BRO.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-12-26

PROF. F. z. WEST.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-12-26

j. p. Losey was out of city and has
not been presented with paper for his
signature.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1912-02-16
ROOSEVELT.AND TIN. TARIFF.

. ROOSEvELT-AND THE TAkIFT.
Pioneer Pres: Shoald Colonel
Roosevelt be nominated at Chicago,
there il little ia his record to indicate
what bis stand on the tariff issue will
be or whether he will make it .
dominant issue IN the campaign. In
his. seven and q half years ia the
White House. Colonel Roosevelt took
no pronounced s5and on the tariff is
sue. He promised Congresses message
on the subject in December. 1905, but
the message never came.
st. Cloud Times: Tue campaign of
1912 is to be fought out on the tariff.
Once a free trader and q memler of q
New York Free Trade club. Theodore
Roosevelt, upon becoming president
swallowed his convictions. The Pho
neer tells the tale. In his two terms as
president, he did not send single
tariff reduction message to Congress.
So far as the tariff was concerned the
country might as we'll have had
Aldrlch in the White House.