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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-06-13
MICHIGAN CROP REPORT.
lansing, Mich, June 7, 1912.

lansing, Mich, June 7, 1912.
The average condition of wheat in
the state is 5S, in the southern coun-
ties 45, in the central counties 60, in
the northern counties 73 and in Up
per Peninsula "a.
On May 1st the condition of wheat
was reported as follows: State 63,
southern counties SO, central coun-
ties 6s, northern counties 70 and Up
per Peninsula o.
The per cent of wheat sown that
will be plowed UP because winter
killed or otherwise destroyed is "a in
the state, % in the southern counties,
"a in the central counties, Is in the
northern counties and in the Upper
Peninsula. A much larger percent
age OF the wheat acreage would have
been plowed up if it were not seeded
The damage by Hessian fly is o per
cent in the state. 10 in the southern
counties. 10 in the central counties
and in the northern counties
The total number Of bushels of
WHEAT marketed by farmers in May
at 96 mills is 133,754 and at 90 ele-
vators and to grain dealers POS, ,4G5 or
a total OF 1929 bushels
OF this amount 1912 bushels
were marketed in the southern four
tiers OF counties. 1884 in the central
counties and 0,513 in the northern
counties and Upper Peninsula. The
estimated total number of bushels OF
wheat marketed in the ten months
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-06-13

Miss Ina Welsh died at the Welsh
home on Orchard street last Satur-
day. Miss Welsh had been i'll for the
past eighteen months. She was born
twenty years ago in Gratiot county
was the daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Oliver Welsh. She lived in Gratiot
county the first fourteen years of her
life and received her early education
here. When fourteen her parents
moved to Midland county and there
after finishing her school work she
became a teacher in the public schools
She had taught very successfully for
year and four months when she was
taken sick. Last fall Mr.. and Mrs.
Walsh moved to Alma in hopes that
something could be done to help their
daughter but all aid was of no avail
The funeral services were held at
the home Tuesday morning at II 100
and were in charge of Rev. J. Frank
Jackson. The interment was made in
the Breckenridge cemetery.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-06-13
FARMERS SPECIAL
N. A. {. Demonstration Train viii
Visit GraiiOt County.

A farmers institute train with Supt.
L. R. Taft of the Michigan Agricul-
tural college in charge will make its
annual tour of the lower peninsula
from June IA to % inclusive.
The train will consist of three
coaches in which lectures will be Civ
en- and of a number of express cars
filled with exhibits, which will be ex-
planned as soon as the regular lee
lures have been given.
The addresses will relate to general
farming, alfalfa culture, fruit grow
ing, dairying, stock raising, bee-keep-
ing and the growing of other crops
which will be of most importance in
your section. The stop will be taken
up by the lectures in the coaches. If
necessary the lectures will be repeat
ed and will be the same in all of the
coaches. The lectures are free and
all will be welcome.
The special train will arrive at
Alma at 4:15 p. m. Tuesday, June 25,
and will be at Forest Hill, Wednes-
day, at a. m.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-06-13
the girls is now occupied by the young

the girls is now occupied by the young
men.
DR.. A. F. Bruske paved the way
for the securing of the library build
ing. DIR. Bruske brought an excur-
sion of large number of people from
Saginaw one day and that day raised
$4,000 for library fund. Today that
library ranks among the most COM
plete of all of Michigan's collections
of books. AT the present time there
is room for fifty thousand volumes
The recent fitting of the second story
for a stack room has greatly enlarg-
ed the capacity. Those who have
contributed largely to the growth of
the library are Mr.. A. W. Wright,
Rev. George Bush, Mr.. Marcus Pol
lasky, DR.. and Mrs. Pierson, Rev. D.
NJ. Cooper, Mr. Arthur Hill and many
others
The Hood Museum was built in
1900. The donators were Mrs. Fran
els Hood and Francis Hood, Jr. The
museum comprises collections of
Continued on page 2.)
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-06-13
TWENTY FIFTH ANNIVERSARY Of 5LNA COLLEGE
Large Number of Graduates Bruske
Who Sewers HIS Relations with the Institution
To-day was Presented by the Alumni
With Fifty Golden Eagles.

Mathematics and Principal of the
Normal Department.
Lewis Stewart, A. NJ, Professor
of Ancient Languages.
Rev Theodore Nelson, Ii. D.
Professor of the English Language
and Literature.
B. a. Welstead, Esq, Teacher OF
German and Principal of the Com
mercial Department.
Mary r. Gelston, NJ A., Professor
of Latin and French, and Principal
OF Ladies Department.
1t was wise judgment that found
ed the institution and brought it to
Alma. The growth of the college in
all departments and branches has
more than. fulfilled the highest expec-
tations. In the first year the total at
tendance was ninety-five and in less
than ten years this number of stud
ents was more than trebled, for in
the year of 1886 there were two
hundred and eighty-seven students
enrolled. All this, despite the fact
that there were rival institutions
at St Louis and Mt Pleasant. Since
that time the growth of the college
has been slower, while there has been
a steady and Of late years marvellous
growth in the college department.
Last year the enrolment in all the
departments totaled over three hun
dred. These changes have been made
however. The Normal department
has been cut down to kindergarten
department, the Commercial depart
ment has been done away with, and
the Academy has been cut down to
the work of the last two years in
work included the full high school
course. Such changes have meant
the loss of approximately two hun
dred students. However, compara-
tive statistics show that the college
department has had a steady increase
of sixty-five per cent during the last
few years as compared to the increa-
ses ranging from fourteen to forty
per cent of other colleges.
The buildings Of the college at the
time of the opening consisted of two
three story buildings, one the admin
istration building and the other the
girls dormitory The following year
boiler room was built. The next
building to be erected was the lib
rary in the year of 1880 Since that
time there has been erected new
girls dormitory. Wright Hall, the
Hood Museum, the Gymnasium
Further the college now owns the
finest athletic field in the intercol-
legiate of Michigan. This was OBJ
tanned through handsome gifts made
by Mr.. Charles Davis of Saginaw.
Within the last year, Mr.. Davis has
donated $500 for the building of a
gate at the entrance TO Davis field.
It was recently completed and con-
sists of fine paving brick with iron
gates. 1t adds much TO the appear
ance of the field.
The building of Wright Hall was
made possible through the magnif-
cent generosity of A. w. Wright,
who during his lifetime took active
part in the colleges affairs. Wright
Hall is the finest dormitory in the
state and ranks with the best OF the
country The old dormitory used by
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-06-13
SUNDAY SCHOOL NOTES.

Children's Day exercises will be
held in the Alma Presbyterian Sunday
school next Sunday at the time of
morning service. A special program
has been arranged and the parents
are specially invited to come and
bring the children.
Thomas Stitt gave a very interest
ing Gve-minutc talk on the ten COM
mandments last Sunday, before the
Knights Of the New Century OF the
Alma NJ L. Sunday school.
The mems class of the Alma NJ T.
Sunday school had an attendance last
Sunday of twenty-five There were
twelve verses in the lesson, counting
the Golden Text, and each of these
verses was assigned to one man in
the class who in turn read and gave
their Interpretation of them to open
up the discussion. This method
proved very interesting as we'll as in
structive.
Children's Day exercises will be
held in the Alma Baptist church
next Sunday.
\ debate Is beng arranged by
committee of the Mems Class of the
Alma NJ. Z. Sunday school 1t will
probably take place on a week day
evening early in July, the date not
being decided as yet, and the sub
ject will be, Resolved, That it is
right to work on Sunday" This
will be an event of interest to many
and there is no doubt that the sub
ject needs agitation The date will
be announced later.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-06-13

This week Alma is celebrating its
twenty-fifth anniversary. In the col
lege's short life it has grown from a
educational centers in the middle
west This week the old alumni are
back and number among these STU
dents of other days are men and wo-
men in the front ranks OF the coun-
try's leaders in their lines of endea-
vOr.
The history OF Alma college is
much the history of one man. From
its conception up to this day, the man
who has been the strongest factor in
the upbuilding and grooming of the
college is President A. +. Bruske
Though not called to the Presidency
of the college until it was nearly four
years old, still DR.. Bruske began his
work while pastor OF the First Pres
byterian church Of Saginaw
The first attempt to found a Pres
byterian college was made as long
ago as 1887. In 1889 such a college
was founded and incorporated at Mar
shall, Michigan. The college was
called Marshall College. However,
the financial troubles of the time to-
gether with the new and growing
state university caused the attempt
to fail. For the next forty years the
question of college was ever before
the Synod of Michigan and at last at
a meeting of the Synod held at De-
troit, a committee of nine was ap-
pointed to consider the project of es-
tablishing Presbyterian college in
Michigan and to learn what funds
could be secured for the purpose
The success of the committee was
assured from the first Alexander
Folsom of Bay City, contributed
$4,000 endowment. Thomas Merrill
of Saginaw and others gave literally
to the prophet. 1t was evident from
the first that there was real demand
for the establishment of the college
and that back OF this demand there
stood firm benehcent generosity of
number of grand men. A board of
trustees was selected and at their first
meeting they chose the Hon. n. K.
Bradley as permanent chairman and
Professor J. w. Ewing as Secretary
Alma was selected as the location of
the college. and Mr.. A. W. Wright's
gift of land and buildings was CRATE
fully accepted. At the same meeting
the college was incorporated and A.
w. Wright was selected Treasurer
Alma college opened for the first
time September 18th 1887. Thirty
four students registered the first day
and before the end of the first term
the number had increased to sixty
three. At the end of the year the at
tendance totaled ~hinety-fve In adj
dition to the college department,
there were four other courses of
study, the Academic department,
the Normal department. the Com
mercial department and the depart
ment OF Music and Fine Arts. The
members of the faculty were as fol-
lows:
Rev George +. Hunting, D. D.,
President, and Professor of Mental
and Moral Science.
J. w. Ewing, A. NJ, Professor of
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-06-13

to run. Mr.. Marlton was standing
near by and grabbed one of the lines.
This caused the horse to make a
sharp turn which resulted in Marlton
being thrown under the wagon. In
the mix-up, Marlton was kicked in
the face by the horse and the hind
wheel passed over his back. Finally
Mr.. Marlton climbed on to the back
end of the rig and crawled over on
to the horses back. In this way he
got hold of the lines and stopped the
horse, averting serious damage to the
wagon and large load Of eavetrough-
ing. Mr.. Marlton was unable to work
he last of the week so badly banged
UP did he get.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-06-13
CAV|GIOR|0US
Over Alma High School In Fridays
Base Bail Game.

In the game between Alma and
Ithaca High schools last Friday af-
ternoon the local boys came through
during the last inning with one of
those batting rallies that made the
Tigers famous, the only difference
being that the Tigers usually manage
70 get enough runs to win instead of
soaring the other team. The game
started with Alma scoring in the
first inning. From that time on Ithaca
and Alma see-saw their way through
and finally ended the game with a
1919 score favoring the boys from
the village down the Ann Arbor
track Smith at short and Bahlke be-
hind the bat for Alma featured the
game for Alma, the former pulling
down a sensational stop and turning
it into double play single handed
Wiseman for Ithaca pitched D steady
game, except in the last inning when
couple of errors and a number of
hits gave Alma FIVE runs. The game
was called at the end of the seventh
to allow Ithaca to catch the train.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-06-13
GOE 5 70 HUNGARY
james Klein the Popular Dry Goods
Clerk to be Absent Three Months.

James Kline and mother, Mrs. Jos.
Kline, of St. Louis, leave Alma next
Monday for Saginaw and go to New
York city Tuesday, from which place
they sail Thursday, June Goth, on the
steamer Prinz Frederick Wilhelm for
Bremen. Mr.. Kline and mother will
be absent from the United States un-
til some time in September. They
will visit in Hungary and other Ell
ropean countries. Here is hoping
Jim will not see an iceberg or ex-
perience any uncomfortable feelings
in passing over the waves.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-06-13
WAS DECLARED INSANE
Prominent Ithaca Man Committed to
Traverse City Asylum.

Luke D. Sawyer, for the past thir-
ty years a prominent resident of Ith-
aca and known throughout Gratiot
county, was committd to the Traverse
City asylum for the insane last Sat-
turday by Judge Seaver of the Pro-
bate Court. Mr.. Sawyer is man of
fifty-six years. For the past year
he has been in i'll health and recent
ly his health broke down complete
ly. He became at times quite vio-
lently insane. Mr.. Sawyer has been
engaged in the real estate business
for number of years and his deal
ings and business brought him in
touch with people all over the sur
rounding counties.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-06-13
GRADUATION PROGRAM.

Commencement exercises of Alma
p lblic schools, June 1920, 1919.
Friday, June ID, 2:30 p. M.-Grade
promotion, Wright Park.
Sunday, June 16, 7:30 P. M.-Bacca'
laurate Sermon by Rev. J. w. Priest al
P esbyterian church.
Tuesday, June ls, 500 P. M.-Class
Day exercises. Opera House
Thursday, June 20, 500 P. M.-Com.
mencement address by Prof. w. II
French. Opera House.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-06-13
GRANDPA-A. w. BROCK.

Word received from New Mexico
announces the birth of a son, Mon
day, June 3rd, to Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Nagle. Mrs. Nagle, mother of the
lad was formerly Miss Lulu Brock
of this city. A. w. is correspondingly
happy and will soon be planning a
visit to his grandson and his parents.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-06-13

While out in the country about
three miles last Thursday, the horse
belonging to A. Hunter and used by
him on his delivery wagon, ran away.
The rig was in charge of Alfred MARI
ton. 1t seems that the horse was
standing in drive way of farmers
yard when an auto came along. The
horse became frightened and started
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-06-13
CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATION

Will be held at the City Hall, Alma,
Wednesday. June 26, for an electrician
in the custodian service at Detroit,
and one June %, for a rural mail car
rier in Gratiot county. Get busy and
notify Eli Brown, Secretary Exam
lining Board, Alma, Mich.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-06-13

Rev. c. W. Sidebotham of Brook
lyn, Michigan, is in attendance at the
college commencement exercises this
week.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-06-13

The Senior class of Alma High
School will present "The Miser Of
Raveloe" at the opera house next
Tuesday evening at eight o'clock.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1912-02-06

The News knows of a rather talk
ative knocker in this city wn> was
out few days ago with his hammer
and did some serious damlSo i'll
frightening away three or four West
ern farmers who were looking at fGrc,
sites in Glynn county with view OF
locating here, Just what charac: 2r
Of punishment this man ought t. =
ceiye is hard to say. There ough; to
be laws to reach such men.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1912-02-06
THAT MEXICAN BORDER AGAIN. 7

Now that the Mexicans have de-
cided TO pull off another lin pan"
revolution along the American border
the question of properly protecting
American citizens and property is be-
fore the country again.
Last year President Madero over
threw the tyrant Diaz.
During the operations he led his
heroes" up and down the border for
several months and every time he
found a handful OF Federals he fought
a battle" The opera bouffes thus
furnished the frontiersmen Of this
section of Uncle Sans domain were
greatly enjoyed. They we're dan
gerous. however, as the casualty lists
Of the American side were greater
than the Greasers.
In the cities of FL Paso and Douglas
several Americans were killed. Many
of these were not spectators; but were
killed in their homes. No damage
have been paid for this loss of life.
though claims may be filed before
long with the Mexican government.
Governor Colquitt, OF Texas, has in
formed the President that he in
tends to take drastic action this time
to protect Americans In Ell Paso and
other points along the border from
the combatants. He asks for advice
and suggests that the army be placed
in that vicinity.
Several regiments are now stationed
in striking distance of the Latin re-
public. Several companies with ma
chine guns are guarding the Interna-
tional bridge at Ell Paso and will be
able to hold it against all who may
seek to try conclusions with them.
However, some action must be TAX
EN- by the American government to
prevent firing across the border.
must notify Mexico City
hat il any Americans are hit by stray
bullets during the present fighting
protective meaures' will be taken.
It might be well to suggest that if
another war actually breaks out the
American airy will cross the border
md occupy all points at which fight
ng is liable to occur. Thus the
ireasers will be forced to kill only
themselves as they will be compelled
o fight far enough inland to make it
safe for Americans.
If President Madero can't handle his
lighting heroes" Uncle Sam must
10 1t for him in order to protect the
ives OF Americans. BY capturing all
Of the cities near the border the stu
alton would be we'll in hand and no
danger would result. IL the Next
can government objects to this line of
procedure 1t might be informed that
America will fight If any of her cit
izens are injured. This would be
more drastic action than the mere oc-
cupation of tie cities and would be
more effective.
War, even with a second rate
country like Mexico, Is not to be de-
sired; but If that is the only thing
which insure safety to Americans in
their homes, then let US have war
and that at once.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1912-02-06
Judge Emory speer never made a

Judge Emory Speer never made a
more deserved criticism in his life.
than when he asked for the removal
of Marion Erwtn from the ot'!c> or
district attorney. That gentleman
has used the job az private SNAP for
about ten years and he should ae re-
moved. In the last ten years he has
lived out of the district and has tried
but ne case in his court
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1912-02-06

Hoke Smith made his first speech
this week in support of Senator
Borahs bin advocating a childrens
bureau Il the department OF com
merce and labor. We are glad to
see Hoke lined up on the side of the
children. but We regret to see him
in company with Borah.--Valdosta
Times.
No, It goes to show that even Borah
gets right now and then and that
Senator Smith is for the right at ali
times, 1t matters not what kind of
company he gets into.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1912-02-06

The news Of the re-organizati =, of
the Hilton Dodge Lumber Co, and
that all Of the mill property of the
concern is TO be operated again, IS
of special interest in Brunswick The
company owns a large mill here aaa
one on st. Simon island. The chanC =
are That both Of them will be operated
in the future.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1912-02-06

A magnificent new beacon light on
st. Simon and the handsome new
lighted sea buoy just put up goes to
show that Uncle Sam has his eyes on
his real ports on the south Atlantic
coast.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1912-02-06

Correspondence solicited. but to
receive attention, letters must be &c
eompanied by a responsible name
NOT for publication but as guarantee
Of good faith.
Rejected communications will be
r%turned accompanied by postage.
Remittance should be made by
postal note, check, money order or
registered letter Address.
NEWS PUBLISHING CO..
Brunswick. .... .....GS
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1912-02-06

Mrs. Suydan, wife of a. millionaire
New Yorker who eloped with ptImb-
er few months ago has suicided
along with her lover. When auvlsee
of the incident Mr.. Suyden merely
said, We'll, really can't help it,
Mr.. Suydam evidently does not
gireadam!
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1912-02-06

II some folk would let up on that
Kick over the high cost of living and
turn in and make one, regardless Of
the south should not show the chaven
gens,
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1912-02-06

Marse Henry Watterson is now in
Jacksonville. Hot air and hot air arc
together for one time in this old
world.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1912-02-06

Atlanta is kicking over eggs at
forty cents per dozen. In view of the
Dig noise they made over those poul-
try shows, she has a right to Alex.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1912-02-06

Senator LaFollette is about to suffer
nervous collapse. lnsurgencF is a
strenuous game and the senator has
been playing it for all he Is worth.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1912-02-06

Miss Democracy has an excuse for
going slow about selecting her Prince
Charming. Is it not leap year and
IS she not a modest maiden?
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1912-02-06

II the rest of the democracy OF the
country is willing to support south
ern man for presidency, then surely
the south should not show the chaven
heart.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1912-02-06

Wonder how o2g d nior Brougnt"a
Will be living in London town before
he launches crusade against that
fog?
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1912-02-06

When the powers in China have
nothing better to do, they cut off a
few thousands heads. a few hundred
thousand queues and then issue an
edict.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1912-02-06

Maybe Woodrow Wilson erred in
calling Marse Henry "a nice old gen.
tleman". Out in Kentucky they have
things that make t..e old thing they
are young .-.,.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1912-02-06

street gives a sort Of an Arizona ap-
pearance in that direction. Had you
observed it?
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1912-02-06

VIII the United States army take
another pleasant excursion into Tex
as?
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1912-02-06

oo .o CAROLINA GARBAGE plants
zOc per hundred. Get the best plants
and thereby insure your cabbage
crop Evelyn Mercantile Co., Pbooa
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1912-02-06

Will SELL household furniture at
reasonable price on account party
leaving city. Apply 1913 Union ST
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1912-02-06

Had to dig EN- out aagin yesterday
didn't you?
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1912-02-06

FOR SALEEPony, buggy and harness
.; d. Jones. Room 2, Akin Building
gloucester street. Phone Ss7, n
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1912-02-06

FOR SALE.

$. =. BERNHEARDr & CO.. dealers IN
WOOD and coal. lumber, laths, shin.
eies ana brick. Yards, George and
cochran avenue. Phone ,5s4.
Alt