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The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-09-04

her, will remain a week longer at Hart
ford visiting her brother.
Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene Biesen OF Har-
rison avenue are the proud parents of
a baby girl, which arrived at their
home Saturday morning. Mother and
daughter are reported doing nicely.
George o. Schaaf of Central avenue
leaves today for Oakland and San
Diego, Cal. where he will join his wife
who has been visiting relatives there
for the past month.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-09-04

The city council met last evening
for their regular September session
with Councilman Donnaha the only
member absent. The regular grist of
monthly bills was allowed and the
council passed the tax levy ordinance
for 1914. thereby lowering the tax ten
cents on the hundred from what 1T
was last year.
A proposition from the Crown Point
Electric company regarding all night
service was presented, but as the mis-
sive was not very explicit with regard
10 the rates, etc. the matter was turn
ed over to the light committee for fur
Their consideration
Luman A. Fowler was appointed in
speetor on the Main street paving Inn
provsment IN place Of o. Rose. who
declined to serve in that capacity.
Other routine matters were consid-
cred and the board adjourned at an
earlier hour than usual
Louis w. Utx had quite a narrow
escape from serious injury on Monday
night while taking a party TO Cedar
Lake in his automobile. While drfv-
ing at a good rate of speed near the
Monk farm he coilided with an auto
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-09-04
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From the Diary of 81. Lence

Allie Cater ser there's a vast diff
frunce b'tween tn size o. a woman's
head an her feet.
Not ennybuddy tibet Teddy ever put
in tn Ananias club ever paid life dues
an stayed there.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-03-21
ARCADIA GRANGE.

Arcadia Grange met in regular ses-
sion AT the Grange hall, Saturday
evening, March 16.
The meeting was called to order
by Worthy Master Hubbell A com
muuication from the National Grange
in regard TO the parcels post was pre-
sented. a letter from the warden of
the state prison in regard to the
binder twine was presented. 1t was
decided TO wait awhile for the state
Grange price before ordering. 1t was
moyed and carried that the Master
appoint a local cyclone insurance di-
rector. Brother Will Sharrar was ap-
pointed. Meeting turned over to the
Worthy Lecturer. Roll call % pre-
sent.
Paper, The Tariff-Carl Titus.
Discussion-How shall we best
conserve the agricultural resources of
our county.
instrumental music-Doris easier.
Penny march. Receipts 25 cents.
Meeting closed A treat was pro-
vided by the Woman's work commit
tee.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-03-21

DR.. and Mrs. ] NJ Day, after
spending the past four months at De-
troit, returned Monday evening. Mr.
and Mrs. Day expect to spend a
couple of weeks in Alma and then go
to their summer home at Houghton
Lake While at Detroit, DIR. Day
completed a four months course OF
post graduate work at Detroit college
OF medicine. DR.. Day in his study
was an assistant under DR.. A. II.
Steinbacher in St. Marys hospital
DIR. Schumacher returned last Decem-
ber from his tenth trip to Germany
where he has made special work in
internal medicine. On his last trip
Dr. Steinbacher spent two years in
study. Since his return he has taken
the professorship of Internal Med-
cine at Detroit college of medicine
and has been for many years consid-
cred one of the highest medical au-
thorities in the country. DR.. Day
considers himself extremely fortunate
to have the opportunity of such in
struction.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-03-21
ST. PATRICK'S DANCE

The Alma Orchestra gave de-
lightful St Patrick's party at Wood
man Hall last Friday evening. The
party was highly featured. Green
and white streamers hung from the
ceiling, ran the length of the hall,
while the green lights were in keep
ing with the beautiful effects. At one
end of the hall large moon was
placed, and the moonlight" waltzes
for which the orchestra played Irish
waltzes added much to the pleasure
of the evening Favors were given
to the guests. White silk roses with
green leaves were received by. the
ladies, while the men were favored
with clay pipes supporting figures
typical of Irish wit Over forty cou-
Piles were present and the party was
a marked success from the beginning
to its close
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-03-21
MRS. PEARL THOMAS
Died AT Brainerd'S Hospital Monday,
March 18Th

The death OF Mrs. Pearl Epler
Thomas occurred at Brainerd hospital
Monday. March 18th Ten weeks ago
Mrs Thomas became mother and
did not recover her health 4 week
ago Tuesday she was brought 10
Brainerd hospital from her home at
Greenville in a very low state. Pearl
Epler was born to Mr. and Mrs.
Samuel Epler, February 9th, 1898. Ar
cada township. Her girlhood days
were spent around Alma, where she
was a student i'll the public schools.
Three years ago she moved with her
parents tol South Haven, at which
place she became the wife OF Otis
Thomas, December II, 1905. On
March 1st. 1911, Mr. and Mrs. Otis
Thomas moved to Greenville, where
they have since made their home.
Mrs. Thomas left her husband and
two children, Floyd. two years old,
and Lillian. baby of ten weeks.
Her parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel
Epler, her sister Beatrice and brother
Lloyd survive her The funeral will
be held today at 200 p. m, at the
home of the parents, southeast of
the city Rev. w. f. Doty, pastor of
the NJ. +. church will have charge of
the funeral The interment will be
made at Riverside cemetery.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-03-21

teaching was accepted by the Society
of Friends, who have ever since kept
the high ideal of absolute and univer-
sal peace before the civilized world
as a guiding light
William Penn's Holy Experiment
in government in 1852, on the princi-
Piles advocated by Fox, lasted for
more than half a century, and its
success was marvellous. Even now
the teaching and example OF these
two men are strong influences at
work in creating the belief that war
is always honorably avoidable if men
sincerely wish it to be avoided.
The seeds of truth scattered by
these men bore fruit throughout the
Continued on page -
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-03-21
DEATH OF MRS. BILDSON.

News was received last week of
the death of Mrs. Margaret Bildson,
a former resident of Alma. Mrs.
Bildson died at Walkerton, Ont.
Margaret McElroy was born rs years
ago at London, Ont. and spent her
early life in London. Later she mar
ried Thos. Bildson, and with her hus-
their son, George Bildson. who until
eight years ago, when Mr. and Mrs.
Bilson came to Alma to live with
their son, George Bilson, who until
year ago was miller at the Alma
Roller Mills. Mr. Thomas Billson
died three years ago. A year ago
last September Mrs Billson moved
back TO Walkerton and has since
lived with her daughter. Mrs. Sam
Smith Mrs. Bildson is survived by
four sons and two daughters, John
T. Bildson and Robert r. Bildson of
Kalamazoo, George NJ. Bildson,
Grand Rapids, Benjamin w. Bildson,
Alma, Mrs. Marion | Fisher, Elwell,
and Mrs. Sam Smith, Walkerton,
Ont The iuterment was made in
Hanover Ont. where two daughters
are buried.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-03-21
{. B.PORIER SELLS OUT
viii Devote His Time TO Optical Work
and His Violin Business

An important business transaction
took place last Friday when G.. b.
Porter sold his jewelry stock and
business TO George Huntoon, for
merly OF St. Louis. Mr.. Huntoon
has been connected with w. I. Green
in the iewelry business at St. Louis
for the past year. Mr.. Huntoon
took possession last Saturday and in
tends TO place in stock the very la
test goods.
G.. b. Porter has been in business
here for the last twcnty-six years.
During the time he has built up a
very substantial business. A few
years ago he invented an optical ap-
paratus for eye-testing In this
work he has been very successful.
Last year he discovered process for
the seasoning violins. BY this pro-
cess he can greatly enhance the value
of an instrument, bringing out the
finer tones. Mr.. Porter plans to
spend his time building up his opti-
cal business and pushing his violin
work.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-03-21
HIGH SCHOOL ORAIORY
Large Crowd In Attendance and Good
Interest Manifested

John Ludwick, taking for his sub
ject, The Mormon Menace" won
the High school oratorical contest
last Friday evening. Calvin Race
speaking upon "The Unrest OF La
bor,' was given second place, falling
by less than one-half of one per cent
below the winner.
:, In the defamation Charles Dutt
rendering Henry Ward Beecher's
The American Flag" was given
first honors Glenn Rockwell was
second. He recited "Spartacus TO the
Gladiators" Russell Gaffney, recit-
ing Webster's Reply to Hayne," was
a very close third.
Both contests this year were of a
higher average than those OF the pre-
ceding years. In the oratorical CON
test the Work was so high that the
three contestants differed less than
five per cent in marks received. The
markings were nearly as close in the
defamation contest. The marked
improvement along this activity is
the result of the special interest
taken in the work by the students
under the direction OF Supt. Ellis
worth and Principal Ward
In speaking OF the Mormon Men
ace. John Ludwick pointed out the
dangers. politically, to our govern
ment. He pointed out that the Nor
man organization was taking on the
features of an empire and SO strongly
was the organization obtaining a
hold upon the country, that unless
something was done. a great danger
to the government would be forth
coming. Calvin Race, in his oration,
dealt with the laborers' position in
our industrial system He held that
the unrest was due TO injustice and
that proper investigation should be
had that legislation might obviate
the many troubles between labor and
capital.
The judges of composition OF the
orations were: Prof H. f. Densford,
Alma College; Supt c. +. Straight,
Greenvillc; Prof. A. ]. Hutchinson.
St Louis. On delivery; Professors
F. \. Notestcin. Geo. B. Randall and
!. T. Ewing acted as judges.
Rev w. T. Doty. John w. Dun
ham. Rev J. w. Priest were the
Judges of the defamation contest.
An effort is being mode to hold the
sub-district contest here. This con-
test will be held on April 5th and
schools as far west as Big Rapids
and north to Cadillac will be repre-
sented. The winner of last Fridays
contest represents Alma in this con-
test.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-03-21
FOR THE STATE SENATE
The Republican City Convention En-
dOrSeS Francis King

The political pot is commencing to
boil and candidates for various polit-
ical positions are being heard from,
and it is now only a matter of a
short time before the campaign of
1912 will be well under way. Among
other various offices to be filled at
the August primaries is that of State
Senator for the 25th senatorial dis
trict of which Gratiot county is a
part. n. O. Ward of Mecosta county
having held that position for the past
four years and Isabella county being
the home of Francis Dodds candi-
date for congress. The conditions
seem right for Gratiot county to
again have representative in the
state senate The resolution pub
lished elsewhere in the Record intro
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-03-21
He THREW AN AXE

Chas. b. Cook, ~ years OF age, and
a resident OF Lafayette township, was
recently arrested on the charge OF
assault with intent to do great bodily
harm less than murder His examin-
alton will be held next Tuesday be-
fore Justice NJ r. Salter, Ithaca. At
present he is out under So 900 bonds.
1t is alleged that Cook assaulted
William Hopkins OF the same town.
ship. The trouble arose over The
placing of telephone pole on the
front part of the farm which Mr.
Cook rents. VIM. Hopkins is presi-
dent OF farmers telephone company.
He. with two other men. were setting
poles for a line along the road run
ming in front of Cooks home. The
poles were being set upon the op.
posite side of the road from Cook S
place, but upon reaching this, it was
found necessary to cross over and set
poles in Cooks yard Hopkins claims
he secured Dale's permission--the
owner of the farm upon which Cook
resides-and began setting a pole.
Cook objected and enforced his argu-
ment by throwing an axe at Hopkins,
striking Hopkins on the head Hop
kins' condition became very serious
but during the last few days his
chances for recovery have greatly in
creased
Prosecutor Chas. Goggin expects
this case will be tried during the April
term of court.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-03-21
K.OF ?. GO 70 SI.LOU|S
Have Enjoyable Time and Return
Home In Early Morning Hours

The degree team of Fitz-JamcS
lodge. Knights of PythiaS, last Fri
day night went To St. Louis where
they conferred the third rank on the
twelve members before the St Louis
lodge. Nine of the candidates we're
from James lodge and three
from St Louis lodge. The work OF
the I'jtz-James team is Of high order
and many compliments were given
them by the St Louis lodge At
the close of the work sumptu-
ous banquet was served After the
banquet \. c. Kennedy. OF st Louis
was introduced as toastmaster ].
II. Perry, ]. d. Holman. Dewitt
Voight and W. IT, Parr, responded
for Fitz-James lodge Earl Rich
mond, OF Alma, was called upon
as one of the twelve, who was
raised To the third rank MIR Rich
mond so ably responded that his
toast proved one OF the best of the
evening.
A number of members of Fitz-
James lodge accompanied the team,
thirty-fve making the trip in spite
of the inclement weather
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-03-21
REPUBLICANS CAUCUS
Well Attended and Good Tickets
Nominated

Pursuant to call the Republican
caucuses were held in the various
wards throughout the city last Thurs
day evening. The attendance in each
of the four wards was good. Follow
ing is the result by wards:
First Ward.
The first ward Republican caucus
was called to order by Carl Wash
burn. ID. l.. Sharrar was chosen
chairman and John Knoertzer secre-
tary. The following officers were
nominated:
Supervisor-John Parrish.
Alderman-Roy Goodspeed.
Constable-Joseph Ray.
Delegates to city convention-F. +.
Ellsworth, G.. S. Young. Otto Sander
hoff. +. J. Clark, Carl Washburn, d.
L. Sharrar, Joseph Sartor, John Kno-
ertzer, John ID. Spinney and Roy
Goodspeed
Delegates to county convention
T. ]. Clark, Otto Sanderhoff, John
Booth and J. T. Swigart
Ward committee-Carl Washburn,
Joseph Sartor, Geo. Ogden.
Second Ward.
The caucus in this ward was called
to order by J. W. Glass. J. NJ. Mon
tigel was made chairman. John
Schwartz, secretary, and Fred Row
land and Peter VOORHEES,, tellers.
Following is the ticket nominated:
Supcrvisor-A. w. Brock
Aid. one year-Peter Voorhees,.
Aid. two years-Jud I.osey
Constable-John Greig
Delegates to city convcntion-C. +.
Brown, +. H. Rowland. II. Sandcll,
A. w. Brock, G.. Wayne Brown, ].
7. Losey, J. +. Schwartz. p. r. Voor-
hees, Karl Adams, o. F. Parker
Delegates to county convention
F. H. Rowland and ] F. Schwartz.
Ward committee-D. w. Adams, f.
II. Rowland Henry Sandcll.
Third Ward.
Caucus was called to order by \.
p Cook. ]. T. Ewing was chosen
chairman and f. Rudeck clerk The
following nominations were made:
Supervisor-T. \. Ely.
Alderman-A. p. Cook
Constable-Wm. Smith
Delegates to city conventional \.
Ely, n. +. Notestein, f. Rudeck. J.
T Ewing, II. B. Stuckey John Dun
ham, +. T. West. Girls Renner, ]. G..
Kress and Clarence Fawcett
Delegates to county convention
J. c. Kress. ] y. Baker.
Ward committee-John Dunham.
Fourth Ward.
{. G.. Rhodes called the fourth ward
caucus to order. after which Francis
King was chosen chairman, and c. ].
Brown secretary Ticket nominated
as follows:
SUPERVISOR. NJ. Smith
Alderman-H. G. Richardson.
Constable-Frank Bennett.
Delegates to city convention -
Francis King, c. G. Rhodes, l. \.
Sharp, Wesley Parr, H. c. Moore, ].
T. Mitchell, r. F. Timby. Geo. Della
van, c. ]. Brown, +. +. Pollasky
Delegates to county convention
Francis King, Wesley Parr.
Ward committec-C. +. Rhodes,
r. ]. Fraker and r. II. Wilcox
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-03-21

The final call came TO another vet
eran of the civil war, when Jacob
Dallas Struble passed away at his
home on Pine avenue. last Tuesday
morning. after suffering from an i'll
ness extending over four years.
Jacob Dallas Strublc was born June
27th. 1915 At the age Of 16 he en-
listed in Company d. 44th Illinois
volunteers, and saw four years SER
vice. receiving an honorable discharge
September 18th, 1868 After the war.
Mr. Struble came north 10 Isabella
and Gratiot counties On December
29th. 1865. Helen Sigsbee became his
wife After the death of his first
wife, Mr.. Struble was again married
to Emily White of Fulton county,
Ohio. The wedding took place ac
Coleman, Michigan, January 9th, 1870
Mr.. and Mrs Struble lived in dit
ferent parts OF Michigan and Ohio
until 1891 when they came to Alma
and have since resided here except
for six years spent at Crystal. In
1891, Mr.. Struble became the propri-
CtOI vi lHc TeIH IlOlCl, WHICH ne
held for two years During the last
few years he has been in the grocery
and restaurant business. Mr.. Struble
is survived by his wife, Mrs. Emily
Struble: Mrs. John Pinkton, hi~
daughter, OF Emerson, Michigan; two
sisters and three brothers. d. P.
Struble, Alma. ]. Frank Struble, Mid
dleton, Mrs. Elizabeth Myra, Middle
ton, Mrs Marrilla Taft, Vestaburg,
Mrs Mellison Evans, Vestaburg.
ID. w Robinson has secured the
services of Miss jeanette Kellogg 70
take charge of the dress goods and
dress trimmings department. Miss
Kellogg is a lady of experience in
this line having been at the head of
that department in Tanners store,
Saginaw, for number of years. Miss
Kellogg is sister OF Mrs. ]. F. Jack
son, and is already known TO many
Alma people as she has spent con-
siderable time in the city and will
make the rectory her home while in
Alma
Samuel Shupe. resident of Sagi-
nav and formerly of Alma. was here
on business Tuesday and Wednesday.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-03-21

duced at the Alma Republican city
convention by Hon. T. A. Ely, and
enthusiastically endorsed by the con-
vention members. shows the senti-
ment OF the citizens OF this commun-
ity toward the candidacy OF Francis
King for state senator.
Mr.. King, who was born in Chica-
go in 1863, attended public and pri-
vate school in that city, later gradu-
ating from Williams college, came to
Alma i'll 1902, and has since been ac-
lively identified with the city's
growth. Twice elected mayor of the
city, twice president OF the Board OF
Trade and at present member of the
city School Board, trustee of Alma
college, director in the First State
Bank, financially interested in the
large manufacturing interests OF the
city he has in each and every case
proved his worth as public official
two years he served the state of Mich
igan as member of the State For
estry Commission and represented
the eleventh congressional district in
the Republican national convention
which four years ago nominated VIM.
II. Taft for president OF the United
States. Il Mr. King is nominated and
elected To the office of state senator
the citizens of the district can rest
assured that they will have repre-
sentative at Lansing using his best
efforts TO secure for the state judi
cious business administration.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-03-21
FOUND DEAD IN BED.

Hiram +. Hardy, aged sixty-cight
years, postmaster at Big Rapids for
seventeen years and just appointed
for another four years. was found
dead in bed Friday morning at FIVE
o'clock by his wife He was at work
as usual last Monday.
Hardy was a veteran of the Civil
war and moved to Big Rapids from
Fond 'du Lac. Wis. in 1870. He en-
gagged in the meat business and lum-
bering for twenty years. He was a
prominent Republican, being mem
Der OF the county committee this
year.
His first appointment as postmas-
ter was given him by Harrison He
had served since except during the
Cleveland administration.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-03-21
CITY CONVENTION
Held Monday Evening At City Hall
Nominated ]. N. MOntigel for Mayor

The Republican city convention
was called to order Monday evening
by c. c. Rhodes OF the city commit
tee. Townsend a. Ely was selected
as chairman and C. J. Brown secre-
tary; after which, upon motion, the
chair appointed + f. Ellsworth, John
Schwartz and Peter Voorhees, as COM
mittee on credentials, and Messrs F.
+. Pollasky, ID. l.. Sharrar and n F.
Notestein committee on permanent
organization and order of business.
\ recess of ten minutes was taken,
after which the committee on organ
ization reported as follows:
Your committee on organization
wish TO recommend that the tempor-
airy organization be made permanent
Order of Business.
lst. Report on committee on crr
dcntials
2nd. Nomination OF mayor.
3rd. Nomination of clerk
4th Nomination of treasurer.
Respectfully submitted by your
committee
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-03-21
GOOD TAX COLLECTOR.

The total tax for collection in Ar
cada township for the year 1911 was
approximately $12,336O0. OF this
amount Township Treasurer Kuhl-
man collected all but $4,000, which
amount included dog tax as well as
realty. A good showing for the Ar
cada treasurer
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-03-21
+. +. POLLASKY.
d. l.. SHARRAR.
!; n NOTESTETN
committee

The report of the committee on
credentials was then submitted fol-
lowing which the chair appointed J.
f. Mitchell and Joseph Sartor tellers.
The officers of the convention were
then sworn in by J. G. Kress There
being only one candidate present for
the office of mayor, clerk and treas
urer the secretary was instructed TO
cast the ballot of the convention for
Mayor. NJ Montigel
Clerk-D W. Adams. {,
Treasurer. w. Glass.
The action of the various ward
caucuses in selecting delegates to the
county convention was ratified by the
convention after which c. G. Rhodes
was called to the chair. while Mr..
Ely presented the following resolu-
ton:
Resolved, By the delegates in the
City Republican convention assembled
that it is the sense of this body that
an effort should be made TO secure
the nomination and election of a
Gratiot county man to represent the
25th senatorial district in the next
state senate. Recognizing his worth
rs a citizen and his fitness for the
place, we hereby tender Mr. Francis
King our mutual efforts to secure his
election, should he think best to make
4 contest for the place
The resolution was enthusiastically
-cceived by the members of the con-
vention
The city committee for 1912 will
consist OF:
First Ward-Carl Washburn.
Second Ward-D. w. Adams.
Third Ward-John Dunham.
Fourth Ward-C. c. Rhodes.
Following the selection of the
above committee the convention ad-
journcd
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-03-21
DEATH OF MRS RIBBLE.

Anna Mariah Stock was born in
Senaca county, New York. November
Goth 1921.
Was married to Maress Howe on
August 29th 1891 There were born
to them nine children. three OF whom
are still living and were with her TO
the last Leandcr NJ Howe of Ionia
Joseph NJ. oi Rivcrdale and Mrs.
Mariah Russell Of Grand Rapids.
Mr. Howe died December 1872.
She was married to Dwight c. Rib
bic March 10th 1874.
She leaves a husband, three child
rem. ten grand children and nine great
grandchildren to mourn hct loss
She departed this life "Wednesday.
March 18th.
The fuocral was held Saturday af-
tcrnoon at the Free Methodist church
Rev. Duryee officiating She was
laid to rest in Elm Hall cemetery
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-03-21
DEMOCRATIC CITY MASS CON-
VENTION

A Democratic city mass convention
will be held at the City Hall, in the
city of Alma, state of Michigan, on
the evening of Saturday, March 23.
1912, at 1880 p. m. for the purpose of
placing in nomination city and ward
tickets. to be voted upon in the COM
ing election, to be held in the said
city April next, and to transact all
such other business as may legally
come before said convention.