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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-02-29

being monopolized by vessels float
ing the flag OF foreign nations.
In resume OF work accomplished
during his first term in congress, he
stated that he secured the passage OF
thirty-three private pension bills; had
secured $4,000 appropriation for the
enlargement OF the Traverse City
post office; $4,000 for a site for gov
ernment buildings at Big Rapids and
$4,000 for a site for similar struc-
ture at Boyne City. He had secured
appropriation for additional buildings
at the Indian school at Mt Pleasant
and had a 100000 claim of the Sag
inaw, Swan river and Black creek In
dians adjudicated. The speaker in
strong terms stated fact when he
said that omitting from the admins
tration work the Canadian reciprocity
bill, and very little if any fault could
be found with the Taft administra-
ton.
Toastmaster Smith introduced Rob
ert Miller OF Elwel as The Irish
Orator. and his subject Lincoln
Although feeble as a result of age,
and poor health. it took Mr.. Miller
only a moment TO secure the close
attention of every one present and il
Is safe TO say that there were few
present who had ever had an oppor-
tunity of listening to better por-
trayal of the virtues of the late lam
ened Lincoln than the one given by
Mr. Miller Mr. Miller's address re-
ceived an ovation seldom equalled at
any public gathering and it was
several minutes before the applause
subsided sufficiently to permit the
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-02-29

ernor of Michigan, because he dares
TO express his opinion. The remarks
of the speaker were Of the kind cal
culated to arouse the Indifferent to
action and were received by the ban
queters with tumultuous applause
Joseph w. Fordney of Saginaw,
congressman from the eighth Michi-
gan congressional district was the
next speaker on the program. Mr.
Fordney is recognized authority
throughout the L. s. on the tariff
question. He is protectionist OF
the highest order and man thor
oughly equipped by experience and
natural ability to convey his ideas to
his hearers in manner that at once
catches and holds their closest at
tention. After talking tariff for thirty
minutes after two o'clock in the
morning, he started to quit, when
from $50 throats as from one man
came the cry, Go on, go onY' And he
went. Mr.. FOrdney made it clear that
the whole world was seeking the
markets of the L. s., which were the
best in the world and the grower of
sheep and sugar beets required suf-
ficient protection TO prevent foreign
invasion. He quoted figures to prove
his every assertion and when he fin
ished his talk it was conceded by
those present TO have been the best
tariff talk they had ever had the op-
Dortunitv of listening to.
During the program the Alma or
chestra under the leadership OF Mr..
Davis furnished music, and at the
close of the banquet the qanqueters
accompanied by the orchestra sang
"Auld Lang Syne," which brought
the Gratiot County Republican Club
1912 banquet to a close.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-02-29
BOARD Of TRADE MEET
And Elect Board Of Directors For
Year 1912

A quorum OF the members OF the
Board OF Trade met at the city hall
last Tuesday evening and listened to
the reports of their secretary and
treasurer, transacted the regular rou-
tine business and elected the follow
ing directors for the year 1912:
d. L. johnson, J. E Mitchell, c. F.
Brown, Carl Washburn, H. c. Rich
ardson, Otto Sanderhoff, W. w. Ca
pie. Jotham Allen, w. A. Bahlke, c.
G. Rhodes, H. H. Soulc and c. L.
Delavan
The Board organized by electing
c. f. Brown, president; c. G. Rhodes,
vice president; D. l. Johnson, secre-
tary and Carl Washburn, treasurer.
Several informal talks were made
by members present after which an
adjournment was taken.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-02-29
DEATH OF HENRY c. FERRIS,
OF SUMNER.

Henry c. Ferris was born June &c,
1885, at Newberry, Ohio. He came to
Michigan in 1853 and located in Fer
ris township, Monte aim county, be-
ing one of the early pioneers OF the
township which was named for his
uncle with whom he lived in early
childhood. He worked by the day
until 1856 when with the small means
he could collect he bought 16O acres
in section "a of Ferris.
On March 10, 1857, he was mar
ried to Louisa NJ. Blodgett. To
hem were born three daughters,
Lucy l., Emma l., and Carrie NJ.
The next fall after his marriage,
Mr.. Ferris brought his wife 10 Ferris
township and in a shanty built by his
uncle, went 10 housekeeping In
due time he built a more comfortable
house, but the hospitality of the first
will be remembered by many old
residents. They were poor in purse
but rich in health and determination
and by dint of hard work and good
management he built for himself and
family fine farm home and ranked
as one OF the best farmers He was
a prominent citizen and held many
township offices, being the first treas
urer Of the township.
In 1882 he removed to Sumner and
managed the grist mills for many
years. Later he purchased the Sum-
ner Hotel and successfully conducted
II for ten years In 1901, while in the
hotel, his wife died. and after the
marriage OF his only child to Mr..
James Metcalf, he married Mrs. Julia
Meyer of Sumner They removed TO
their present residence on Pine street
since which time Mr.. and Mrs. Ferris
have enjoyed quiet. peaceful life to-
gethcr.
After a brief illness OF six days dur
ing which medical aid and faithful,
loving care proved OF no avail he
passed away on the morning OF Feb
ruary L, 1912 Mr.. Ferris had a
pleasant and kindly manner which
won him many friends.
The funeral services were held
Tuesday at one o'clock at the Disciple
church at Sumner, Rev. Grain, Of
Alma, officiating. He leaves wife,
one daughter, Mrs. James Metcalf
and brother l.. s. Ferris of Red
Bluff, Cal besides many other rela-
tives and numerous friends TO mourn
his loss.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-02-29
THE ROSARY"

Direct from its successful three
months run in Chicago, The Rosary"
a beautiful new play from the pen of
Edward +. Rose, and produced by
the we'll known theatrical managers,
Messrs. Gaskell & MacVitty, will be
presented at the Realty Opera House.
One can see the effect of thought
upon the different individuals who
witness the performance One char
acter is that of a business man who
is happily married to a wife who loves
him, but his thought is wrong. He
harbors fear, doubt, and unbelief in
the good that lies all around hiu.
He loses all-fortune, home, wife,
even his own self-respect. How does
it all end? Go and see "The Rosary
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-02-29

ers. Long before the time to enter
the dining room representatives were
to be seen from every nook and
corner OF the county busily engaged
III renewing old friendships and form
ing new ones. 1t was shortly after
S:30 when TO the strains OF music
furnished by the Alma orchestra.
those present formed in line and
marched to the dining room, taking
places assigned them by the commit
tee on arrangements Too much
credit cannot be given the hotel man
aPement and the banquet committee
on decorations, for the beautiful and
patriotic appearance OF the dining
room. Large flags festooned and
draped from windows improved sur
roundings together with the table of
flags of nations mingled among which
were numerous colorcd electric lights.
The speakers table with its special
decoration and the 200 or more hat
chefs, one OF which was to be found
at each OF the plates. when taken to-
gether with the horseshoe arrange
ment of tables. spotess linen and
beautiful china, presented an appear
ance seldom if ever excelled in cen
trail Michigan.
Invocation was pronounced by the
Rev. II. H. Jackson. pastor of the st.
Louis Episcopal church, after which
the following meun was served in
five courses:
Grapefruit Cocktail
Sailed Almonds Olives
Tomato Bouillon Ell Tasse with
Whipped Cream
BAKED Wi&efish, Tartar Sauce
Celery Radisbes
Chicken en- Casserole
Mashed Potatoes Candied Sweets
Asparagus Tips en- Croustades
Park House Rolls
Lettuce, Endive and Tomato Salad
Cheese Waters
Strawberry Sundae Washington Pie
Cafe Noir Cigars
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-02-29
Andrews Magnetic Mineral Water

1t was 1880 when President Gid
dings OF the Club asked the guests
to arise and accompanied by the or
chestra sing Michigan, My Michigan,
following which he congratulated
those present on the array OF speakers
present and in a few Introductory re-
marks presented TO the audience Hon.
VIM. M. Smith of ST Johns, as toast
master. Mr.. Smith was at his best
and his introduction OF the various
speakers of the evening proved him
to be master of the work assigned
him. 1t is seldom that one has the
opportunity OF listening TO a toast
master the equal of Mr.. VIM. NJ. Smith
OF ST. Johns, and the members of the
Gratiot County Republican Club have
reason TO congratulate themselves on
the selection made by their 1912 COM
mittee on arrangements. In intro
dhcing Hon. Francis II. Dodds the
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-02-29

POSTMASTER to introduce the next
speaker
Dennis +. Award OF Clare was
next on the program and is also a
candidate for congress To- succeed Mr.
Dodds from this district. In his in
troductory remarks toastmaster Smith
said that Mr. DoddS evidently thought
that Mr.. AWARDS first name Dennis
was significant one. remark which
called forth long and continued
laughter from the Audience. It was
12:1j when Mr. Inward arose TO
speak, taking Tor his subject, Getting
in Line for the Battle" The speaker
prefaced his remark, with several
pointed stories and then stated that
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-02-29

The Gratiot County Republican
banquet which was scheduled for
Thursday, February %, was, owing
TO the severe storm Of Wednesday
and the impossible condition of the
roads, postponed until Friday even
ing. at which time there gathered at
the Park House, ST. Louis, represent
ative Republicans of Gratiot county
To the number of $50 or more who
submitted to various inconvenience
of travel in order to be present and
participate in the good things pre-
pared by the hostess for her guests,
as well as to enjoy the feast of elo-
quence and argument as arranged for
by the banquet committee on speak
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-02-29
GRAT|OI CO. POMONA
HOlG a Very Interesting Meeting with
Ithaca Grange

Grafton County Pomona Grange
held their last meeting with Ithaca
Grange and our corresp spondent re-
ports it to have been one OF the best
in the history of the order a goodly
attendance was present when Worthy
Master Luther Carter called the morn
ing session to order and the reports
OF the various committees from sub
ordinate oranges showed them all to
be in excellent condition. At the al
ternoon session the master OF Ithaca
Grange addressed those present and
extended 10 them a hearty welcome
to Ithaca and Ithaca Grange. 1t was
left to Bert Muscott TO respond TO
the greetings on behalf of the Grange
and as usual Bert was at his best and
his speech was full OF thoughts bene-
fetal TO the order.
The first subject for discussion
"What Opportunities does Country
Life offer to Ambitious Young Peo-
pie" was opened by c. T. Van De
Venter. The concensus of opinion
was that wealth, health, good moral
character and intellectual develop
ment were obtained on a farm as
well as elsewhere. The next number
on the program was a recitation by
Miss Florence Wood, to which she
was compelled to respond to an en-
core. can Ideal Rural Neighbor,"
by NJ. {. Lake was full of good
thoughts and held the close attention
OF all present.
The address by ] c. Ketcham was
the event OF the session. The sub
ject, How may the Market Condi-
tions be Improved. was treated in
4 convincing manner. The speaker
said that the producers of agricultural
products received $4,000, 600. 900 for
their crops, while the consumer was
required to pay $13,OOO,O 600, 900 for the
same; too much difference in the
opinion OF the speaker In reply to
the question, How may the Intellect
ual Life be Broadened," Mr.. Ket-
chum said, By doing your duty in the
Grange and church and whatever will
be for the betterment of mankind
How may the Rural Schools be
Improved SO that the Country Child
may have an Equal Chance with the
City Child for an Education" was
answered in two words. Good Roads
The speaker said in his opinion some
of the money spent in dredging har-
bors and building battle ships could
be used TO better advantage in build
ing good roads he would also tax
automobiles according to their horse
power, saying 60-horse power ma
chine would throw out more dirt in
day than several teams could put
back. Every remark OF the speaker
was well received and at the close of
his address recess was taken TO
permit an opportunity for those pres
ent to meet Mr.. Ketchum.
State Deputy Master made few
remarks congratulating Gratiot coun-
ty Grange on the interest shown in
the work Of the Grange.
In the evening the Fifth degree
was conferred on a class of ten.
1t was decided to hold the next
meeting in Riverdale
Mrs Douglass OF ST. Louis assisted
by two of her pupils furnished a fine
evening program This closed what
was said TO be one OF the best meet
ings ever held by Gratiot Pomona
Grange. The only thing to mar the
pleasure of the day was the illness of
Lecturer Mrs. Luella Clark
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-02-29

there may be differences on tariff
questions as applied to different art-
cles. but that as To the question Of
protection no difference should ex-
ist. In the opinion OF the speaker.
over protection was as bad as no
protection. For twenty minutes Mr..
Award held the close attention of
his audience and at the close OF his
remarks he was the recipient of gen
erous applause.
The next speaker on the program
was Prof. James +. Mitchell OF Alma.
whose subject, Patriotic Leadership"
was forceful presentation OF the
work of the present administration.
Mr. Mitchell paid his compliments
to the so-called progressive LaFol-
lette. to whom he referred as goiug
up and down the country like a roar
ing lion. In the opinion OF the
speaker there never was time when
able and patriotic leadership was
needed as much aS now, never was
more difficult questions before con-
gresS and the parliamcnts of the
world for solution than now. The
science of government was difficult
one. The tariff problem. the
currency problem. the trust prob
lem and others Of similar import
ance were to bc solved who is COM
ing forward with d solution2 In the
opinion OF the speaker, President TAFT
solves the problem by light not by
heat, wanting to conserve and not
destroy. Laws should be enforced,
not ignored Mr. Mitchell's talk was
forceful and enthusiastically received
by the audience
1t was one o'clock Saturday morn
ing when the POSTMASTER arose 10
introduce the next speaker. Hon.
Kelly s. Searl. Mr.. Smith. the toast
master, had fund of stories TO re-
late relative to Mr. Searl and his ex-
perience with him as Circuit Judge OF
his home county, Clinton. all of which
were well received by the audience.
Mr. Searl's subject was. "If alive.
would Washington be a Republican"
And this was quickly disposed of by
the Speaker, who said Washington
living as he did in different times and !
by different conditions
might or might not be a Republican
if alive today Following this re-
mark the speaker started in and gave !
his hearers what was generally admit |
ted to be the solid Republican talk of |
the evening Judge Searl was at his |
best and the citizens of Gratiot
county are familiar enough with the
Judge % know what that means. He |
stated the fact that Republicans to-
day differ on many essential ques-
tions, and named five principles upon
which in his opinion the ultra-radical
hope to split the Repub-
ican party or elect a Democrat In
the opinion OF the speaker no one of
he FIVE ultra-radical progressive prin-
,iples were fundamental ones. Pro-
yressive planks fade into insignif-
,ance when compared with the real
needs and requirements of the coun-
ry. Judge Searl urged his hearers
% stand by their officers If they were
'oHscientiously doing their duty. He
,aid high compliment to the Taft adj
and said Osborn, If a
candidate. would be reelected Gov
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-02-29
AUCTION SALE.
w. A. Bahlke

Having sold my farm | will sell at
public auction at the premises, one
mile from Alma on the St. Louis
road. large list of personal property.
Read the advertisement in this weeks
Record. and arrange to be present.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-02-29

VIM, Knudson. who for the past
three years has operated the Wind
sor farm dairy quits business March
10 and will be succeeded by Mr. Max
Even. Mr.. Knudson will hereafter
give his entire attention to his farm.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-02-29

Theodore Strack OF Sadows, Ill,
moved his household goods Tuesday
to the Ruthruff farm which he pur-
chased some time since.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-02-29

The Presbyterian Fortnightly will
meet with Mrs II. l. Grain at the
Manse, Tuesday afternoon. March 5.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-02-29
Response of Robert S. Miller of FL
well TO the introduction he received at
the hands of toastmaster Smith.

Mr.. Toastmaster and Members OF the
Republican Club OF Gratiot County:
The remarks OF our eloquent toast
master touches me deeply To the
charge that am a native OF the
Emerald Isle | plead guilty. ] love
the land Of my birth, a peculiarity of
no pc t. but common to all. 1t re-
clines with the dusky Hindoo beneath
the sheltering palm and cheers the
Norwegian in his snowy hut | love
the land OF my adoption where the
freeman may breathe the air of lib
crty, who has given land to the land
less and homes TO the homeless;
where no slaves presence hishonors
labor and where education is free;
where manhood is respected and labor
abundantly protected. l love the land
of my adoption because its credit
reigns at the head of the worlds
finances; who's flag floats proudly
upon every sea, and who's citizens
would swarm from the hives of in
dustry in defense of the Nations
honor. But, Mr. Toastmaster, | am
reminded that my time is brief
The speaker then took up his sub
ject. Lincoln" which he treated in
a manner seldom equalled if ever ex-
celled. The address in full we hope
to furnish our readers later. Mr.
Miller closed his address with the fol-
lowing peroration:
He sleeps in the bosom of his
native land beneath the quiet of the
stars, in the shade OF the unconquer-
able flag of the American republic.
Their. let him rest until other men
and other times shall do justice to
his memory He loved this young
republic, bounded by the old oceans,
walled by the wide air, domed by
Heavens blue and lit by the eternal
stars. He loved the young republic
because he loved liberty. Liberty TO
him was sacred and at the altar of |
human liberty he worshipped.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-02-29

A. F. Bollinger supervisor of New
Haven township and chairman OF the
Gratiot county board of supervisors,
who was recently arrested on a
charge OF adultery preferred by
Henry VanNorman. was examined in
Justice Salter's court at Ithaca and
after a hearing of the pertinent phases
of the case, Mr. Bollinger was bound
over to the Circuit Court for trial.
Bail was fixed at $1,000.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1912-08-09
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Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1912-08-09
FROM BISMARCK
TO ARANAS PASS
North and South Railroads
Invited 10 Build 10
New Port

The Panama Canal will be finished
by 1915 and possibly by 1914, and
since freight by water is from ten to
twelve times cheaper than by rail.
road 1t is expected that all export
grain and produce in the states east
of the Rock mountains and west of
the Missouri river will go to the near
est point for shipment. From 1900
to 1909 the tide of immigration and
commerce was in parallel lines be-
tween the Atlantic and Pacific ocean
and during that period Of our develop
ment some So railroads were built be-
tween the Gulf of Mexico and the
North Dakotas, all running in
westernly direction and to handle the
freight froc cast to coast, but these
cross continent roads have noun
tains to climb and winter blockades
to remove at great expense, and with
the opening Of the Panama Canal,
will be ushered in new era in rail
road buildin, me lines Of which will
travel the fertile plains Of that match
less region comprising the central
portions Of Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas,
Nebraska and the Dakotas.
The United States realizes the nee.
essity for better and cheaper trans
portation facilities and is now crowd
ing her industrial army Of $4,000 men
on the Panama Canal to their full
capacity, and Is now spending mucA
money in the development and main.
| tenance of harbors at Galveston and
Arkansas Pass, to accommodate the
immense tonnage headed this way.
Arkansas Pass Is some $50 miles
southwest Of Woodward, located on
the Gulf Of Mexico, with handbook
ed harbor at her door and is inviting
and ready to assist North and South
railroads to build to her port Bis
marck, the capital of North Dakota,
is the northern terminus of the new
line, which can and should be built
from Bismarck to Arkansas Pass, Tex
as, with Pierre, the capital Of South
Dakota, Holridge of Nebraska, Phil
lipsburg, Stockton, Hayes, Lacrosse,
Larned, klnsley, Greenburg and Cold
! water, county seat towns of Kansas
on the 4ne, and then on to Wood
ward, the railroad center Of western
| Oklahoma. From Woodward the
Wichita Falls and Northwestern runs
/! southeast for a distance of some 200
miles. connecting with lines running
direct to the gulf of Mexico. There
fore. a line of 800 miles from Bis
marck, North Dakota, to Woodward,
! Oklahoma, would give direct connec-
tons to deep water and place all the
good towns mentioned on a direct
line to the Gulf, while at present all
those towns are compelled to make
long and circuitous shipments to get
to the Gulf. With two state capitals,
and many splendid county seat towns
on the line and with IS east and west
railroads to cross at intervals of 80
to so miles, with splendid country
through which to pass, seaport city
on the south, the gateway leading to
the Panama Canal and the railroad
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1912-08-09

Judge Wilbert last Thursday, and
waived examination. Further hear
ing was set for the Friday in the FOL-
lowing week, Aug 8. In default of
payment he was placed in the county
Jail At special term before Judge
Coffey Wednesday afternoon Mali
cote plead guilty and was sentenced
to one year at hard labor at the state
penitentiary. He was taken thither
the same afternoon under the Gus
toby of Sheriff Crist and States At
tOrney Jones.