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The Washington times., 1912-04-02
Another "Rube" rlcked
For Years Sensation

SAN ANTONIO, Tex, April 2.-The
wise guys on the White Sox team-and
there are several who can Qualify under
that head-are picking Peters, the ST.
Louis boy, 70 be the pitching sensa-
ton Of the American League this year.
Peters is known variously as Pete,
Blondy. and Rube. The latter Is the
will go into baseball history with Wad-
dell. Marquard, ct al. as another
"Rube." Under Callahan's tutelaSe,
Fetcrs has been going along like 2
stand up before big league hitter IS, as
J[ipling says, another story Callahan
however. thinks he willard that's half
the battle
The Washington times., 1912-04-02
Bush and Moriarty
Needed by Detroit

NEW ORLEANS. April 2.-The De-
troit baseball club will be in the joke
class without DOME Bush and George
Moriarity, and it is doubtful IL either
man will be allowed to get away. Witt
and Louden showed the Maps Whednes-
day that they are not in the same class
with the players whose places they were
taking. Louden fairly ratified about in
Moriarty's shoes, while Witt, were he
thres times as good would not be in
Bush's class.
OF course. one game may not af-
ford much chance of judging a player,
but several OF the Clevelanders profess
to be ,,ble to get good insight as to a
mars ability after seeing him in "a
single contest.
The Washington times., 1912-04-02
ST. LOUIS CHAMPIONSHIP.
Ed Sweeney Confers
Before Signing Up

INDIANAPOLIS. Ind, April ed
Sweeney, the Highlanders' catcher, is
here today to confer with Manager VOL
verton, and 1t was predicted that he will
sign a contract for one year at least.
He is demanding 5000 and in a tele-
gram TO Wolverton Yesterday. stated
that he hoped an agreement would be
reached today. Wolverton admits that
he entertains tho same hope. Weather
permitting today, Jim Vaughn will be
sent in against the Indianapolis Amer
lean Association team this afternoon.
The Washington times., 1912-04-02
Bob FitZSimmonS Hands
Walloping to Masher

. CHICAGO, April 2.-Although fifty
years old and "all in" so far, as The
roped arena is concerned, Bob Fitzsim-
mons keeps his arm in trim
I'm getting old, but I'll never be too
old to fight when lady is insulted," said
the former horseshoeT today, in COM
menting on the walloping he delivered
to a young "masher" in a local hotel
last night The man was severely Chas-
tised by Fitz after he had made goo
goo" eyes at Miss Myrtle Byrnes, the
former fighters vaudeville partner. Fitz
dragged the man from the dining room
and administered spanking when they
got to the sidewalk.
The Washington times., 1912-04-02
Jennings Would Let Twirler
Go Back to Minor
League.
GIANTS SURE THAT
THEY'LL COP BANNER
Jack Meyers Suffering From
Wounded Thumb at
Present.
Gfff Wants Works

DETROIT, Mich, April 2.-Ralph
Works is due to go to the
minors unless st. Louis and
Washington waive claim on his
services. Both Bobby Wallace
and Clark Griffith have declined
to waive claim ON the Tiger
pitcher, and there is a chance
of his going to one Of these tall
end clubs in the American
League.
Works has failed to make good
this year with the Tigers and
Jennings will get rid Of him.
The Washington times., 1912-04-02
Campaign Begins.

SAN FRANCISCO, Cal, April 2,-The
Pacific Coast League started the sea-
son of 1872 today, Vernon appearing At
Sacramento for the initial contest. Port
land playing at Los Angeles, and Oak
provides for season Of ~ games
with October = as the closing date.
The Washington times., 1912-04-02
Wants Games.

The Reed club. OF Takoma Park. Is
open for games for Saturday and Sun
day afternoons. With three Victories
already to its credit the Reed club eN-
poets a brilliant season. COmmunIca-
lions should be addressed to th. see
retary, Reed Club. TakOma Park.
The Washington times., 1912-04-02
Baker Injuries Knee.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. April 2.-F'rank
Baker twisted his knee slightly trying to
steal second in the second inning yes-
terday. and, although the injury was
very slight he retired from the game
rather than take any further chance.
The Washington times., 1912-04-02
The Standings

PHILADELPHIA CHAMPIONSHIP.
The Washington times., 1912-04-02

Yesterdays Score.
National, 6; American, 2.
The Washington times., 1912-04-02
Montana Meets Kilonis.

John KilOnls. whose recent defeat OF
Joe Turner strengthened his claim TO
the middleweight championship wrest-
ling title, will meet Louis Montana. the
Italian champion. in a finish bout at the
Lyceum Theater Thursday night. No
hold is barred. and the match should
be rough
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-09-12

John Wright spent last Saturday
at Detroit on business.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-09-12
ELM HALL.

Mrs. Edna Remer entertained her
friend Mr.. Albert Powerer of Curter
over Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Will Smith were in
Saginaw the guest of Lena Joseph
Sunday,
Mrs Seth Rowland and two child
rem of Breckenridge are visiting Mrs.
Mable Num-.
Mrs. James Elliott and two child
rem of Ann Arbor are visiting at P.
A. Elliotts.
Mrs. Coleman has sold her house
and lot to Edwin Halves.
Mrs. Coleman has moved in Mr.
Blair's rooms.
Walter Miller and wife have moved
in with his parents Mr.. and Mrs F.
NJ Martin.
Mrs. George Oliver went to Grand
Rapids Monday for a weeks visit and
attend the fair.
Mrs. Mary LaVoy entertained for
Sunday dinner her sister Mrs. Emma
Bigger and her niece Mrs. Helen
Pritchard of Elwell
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-09-12
both Phones.

he isn't smiling otherwise for he
found how to get rid of those trou
blesome three cents and is resting
content until some more money is
forced upon him.
At the Christian church of Forest
Hill last Friday evening, the pupils
of Miss Iva Perrigo gave a musical
recital. The recital was divided into
two parts and consisted of seventeen
numbers, all of which were enthusi-
astically received and a great num-
Der were encored 1t was the first
public work attempted by the pupils
of Miss Perrigo and judging from
the evenings success, Miss Pcrrigo
is a teacher OF high rank.
With each day bringing the time
for the finishing of the pavement
nearer, business men of the city are
appearing in much better spirits The
delay in the construction has been
undergone with considerable patience
on the part of the city and those
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-09-12
lima, Mich. Sept. 1. 1912.

Alma, Mich, Sept. L. 1912.
Adjourned regular meeting of the
common council of the city of Alma
in the council room on the above
date
The council was called to order by
the mayor. Hon J. NJ. Montigel.
Present-Aldermen Olmstead,Wil-
lard, Cook, Kehn and Fraker. There
being quorum present, the council
was declared to be in order.
The journal of the preceding ses-
sion was read and approved.
On motion of Aid. Cook, support
ed by Aid Fraker, that the mayor
and Clerk be instructed to issue
order to George Lowrey for $l0,-
692.O7, according to engineers sec
ond estimate and an order to the
Markle Cement & Coal Co. for So
S17S9, according to engineers sec
ond estimate to apply on paving con-
tracts which vote was as follows
Yeas-Ald. Olmstead, Caple, Willard
Pulfrey. Cook, Kehn and Fraker.
Nays-None.
On motion Of Aid Cook, supported
by Aid. Pulfrey. that the council adj
Ijourn to Thursday, Sept 6, 1912, at
900 o'clock p. NJ.
J. NJ. MONTIGEL, Mayor
d. w. ADAMS, City Clerk.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-09-12
NOTICE OF MEETING.

To whom it may concern. Be it
known that on the 18th day of Au-
gust, A. d., 1912, an application was
filed with +. w. Redman, county
drain commissioner of the county of
Gratiot, and State of Michigan, for
the lication and establishing and thing
part of a certain drain, which
said drain was described in said APP
plication as follows, to-wit:
Commencing at a point on Pine
River in the southeast (se) corner
of the north one-half (nh) of the
southwest 4 (swA) of section
eight (s), township IL GD north of
range three west CD, Michigan, Ar
cada township, Gratiot county
Thence in Southwestern ly (sw), d.
rection to point about twenty
rods GO rds), north of the south
west (sw) corner of said section
eight (S), to the highway running
north and south between sections
seven CD and eight (S) in said Ar
cada township, thence in westerly
direc ton one hundred and sixty
rods (16O) thence in a south
westerly direction eighty rods (SO),
to the highway between sections
seven CD and eighteen 1S( of said
Arcadia township, thence along the
north side of said highway in a
westerly direction to the township
line between the townships of Sum-
ner and Arcadia aforesaid; thence
diaSonally across the corner OF
said highway; thence west along the
south side of the HIGHWAY between
sections twelve (12) and thirteen
G3) of Sumner township aforesaid,
to a point about sixty rods 600,
west of the point where said drain
is to cross said highway between
said townships of Sumner and Ar
cada thence in southwesterly di-
rection about forty rods (4O). All
of said drain west of the point where
said drain first reaches the highway
between sections seven CD and
eighteen QS), Arcadia township,
aforesaid, to be a tile drain of such
size tile as in the discretion of the
drain commissioner of Gratiot county
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-09-12
LOCAL HAPPENINGS

Did you ever have cent too
much? That is a predicament we all
disclaim having experienced, but
Fred C. Grover has not only had
one cent too much for the past two
months but he has had two more
that has taken dollars worth of time
to find how he came by them. Fri
day he was the happiest man in the
city for he found where that three
cents belongs and now he breathes
long and smiles much for those de-
iightful books belonging to the office
of City Treasurer balance. Last Fri
day in the sweltering heat of the at
ternoon, he poured for three hours
over those books trying to find how
he came by three cents too many.
Fred smiled all the time but smiles
are like apples, some are sweet and
some are 9th iwise. Those hours saw
him smiling otherwise But, today
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-09-12

is deemed best; and also that if in the
discretion of the said drain commits
sioner of Gratiot county it is deem
ed advisable to carry the tile further
down the course of said drain and
to a point eighty rods (S0) west OF
the highway between sections seven
CD and eight (S) of Arcadia town
ship azores said said drain shall be a
tile drain TO that point, such tile to
be of the size deemed advisable by
the said drain commissioner OF
Iratiot county, that said drain will
traverse the township Cor townships
of Sumner and Arcadia.
Be it further known, that on the
25th day of Sept A. d., 1912, a
meeting Cor joint meeting) of the
township boards of the townships OF
Sumner and Arcadia will be held at
the residence of A. A. Searls, ne Is
of reA sec. 13, Sumner, at ten
o'clock in the forenoon for the pur-
pose of determining whether or not
the said proposed drain is necessary
ands conducive % public health, con-
venience and welfare; that at such
meeting all persons owning lands
liable to assessments for benefits, or
whose lands will be crossed by said
drain may appear for or against
said drain proceedings.
Given under our hands this 9th
day of Sept. A. D., 1912.
SAM'L CLEVERDON,
TIP. Clerk for TIP. of Sumner
B. F. CLINE,
TIP. Clerk for TIP. of Arcadia.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-09-12
TOWN line LOCALS

Mr.. and Mrs Arthur Childs of st.
Louis visited Sunday with the latters
parents Mr. and Mrs. Frank Webb.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. B. Currence re-
ports fine time at the Currence re-
union at Meadow Brook Park in O
last Thursday Mr.. Currence was
chosen second-vice president for the
coming year There were about 40
present. For a number of years the
family has met in Ohio to renew re-
lationship, but some Of the relatives
are getting SO old that they were I'M
able to attend. Mr.. Currnece states
that as long as three aunts are living
that he will try to meet with them
each year The aunts are his mothers
own sisters.
Bert Sweet visited Frank Webb
and family over Sunday
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Childs of
St. Louis called on Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank on Sunday.
Miss Pearl Edgar and Miss Mabel
Lake of Alma were in Toledo Mon
day
H. B. Currence states that his cou-
sin Ellsworth Currence who was here
visiting last year was shot and killed
in Toledo short time ago He and
another boy friend were together
and the other boy accidentally shot
Ellsworth, who was about fourteen
years old and very bright boy
They have the sympathy of their
fritnds in thei rsad bereavement.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-09-12

The ffty-hrst semester OF Alma
college opened last Tuesday with one
of the heaviest enrollments in all de-
partmerts since the foundation of the
college and from all indications the
college officers are led to believe that
this year will be the record year OF
attendance while the graduating class
also promises to be the largest that
has ever received diplomas from Al
ma college.
The opening address was delivered
by DR.. Jay Clizbe who chose for his
subject, l"Westminster Abbey 1t
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-09-12
SUMNER.

Newton Fluelling of Grand Rap
ids is visiting old friends here.
Warden Wood of Cleveland is Wis
ting his parents Mr. and Mrs. John
Wood.
Mrs. Bartlettwas called to Ferris
Friday on account of the illness OF
her brother Mr.. Hammond.
Owen Stearns and wife were the
guests of his parents Mr.. and Mrs
II. Stearns.
The farmers are busy gathering
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-09-12
A. F. EICHER Proprietor OF
n R C. a DA LIVERY
both Phones Good Rigs. Prompt Servie
Proprietor of

from without who do their trading
here. The rainy weather has set the
work back at least two weeks while
the freight service has caused great
deal of trouble George A. Lowrey
the contractor for the brick work,
was ready TO finish his end of the
pavement last week but the bricks
did not come from Saginaw, and he
is held up temporarily, but hopes to
complete his work here this week.
On State street the grading is COM
pleted and by the middle of the next
week the concrete will be laid The
Merkle Cement & Coal Company,
began Tuesday morning to put on
the asphalt covering for the con-
crete and this work should be finish
ed by the end of the week Another
week should see the teams and autos
running over eleven blocks of as
fine pavement as there is in the state
John Wright spent last Saturday
at Detroit on business.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-09-12
What We Never Forget

According to science, are the things
with our early home life
such as Bucklen's Arnica Salve, that
mother or grandmother used to cure
our burns, boils, scalds, sores, skin
eruptions, cuts, sprains or bruises.
Forty years of cures prove its merit.
Unrivaled for piles, corns or cold
sSres. Only 25 cents at Wheaton &
Sons, RHODES Drug Store, Growers
Drug Store (The Rexall Store).
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-09-12

their peppermint and taking it to the
distillery. They predict good yield.
George Gee attended the dance at
Crystal Saturday night.
Mrs. Horatio Stearns is spending
the week at Maple Rapids.
Mr.. Dan Rumberger and family
will move to St. Louis Tuesday
where he expects to buy bakery.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-09-12
COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS.

Alma, Mich, Sept. 10, 1012.-Reg-
ular meeting of the common council
of the city of Alma in the council
rooms on the above date. The coun-
Gil was called to order by the mayor,
the Hon. j. NJ Montigel
Present-Aldermen Fuller, Ohm
stead, Willard, Caple, Pulfrey and
Fraker.
There being a quorum present, the
council was declared to be in ses-
sion The journal of the preceding
session was read and approved
On motion of Alderman Pulirey,
supported by Alderman Fuller, that
the report OF the treasurer be re-
ceived and placed on file. Motion
carried
Aid. Kuhn appears.
On motion of AID /Pulfrey, sup
ported by Aid Caple, that the street
committee employ Chris Williams to
repair the sidewalks on Superior st.
Motion carried
On motion of Aid. Fuller, support
ed by Aid Pulfrey, that the follow
llS OldiHlS DC dlOWCu dl lOOlliiS anu
the clerk be instructed to issue
orders for the same, which vote was
as follows: Aldermen Fuller, Ohm
stead, Willard, Caple, Pulfrey, Kehn
and Fraker. Nays, none
General Fund.
Alma Grain and Lumber Co.
lights ...... ......... $207.15
A. G.. & l.. Co, City Hall. 1905
A. G.. & L. Co, oats ..... SOB
A. G. & L. Co., sewer pipe. 2.67
Wright House Livery, horse
on sprinkler ....... 49,. $50
Charles G. Rhodes, bill 49,. .65
Lee Lvbolt. bill. 3.55
Highway Fund.
chris Williams. sidewalk 80. 500. 40
O. Parker. labor ............ $500
d. p. Struble, labor .... 1925
Cemetery Fund.
G.. S. Young. dirt ....,...... 500
Water Fund.
A. c. & L. Co, water ...... 225.O0
A. c. Thornton & Son. wood 4.7O
George c. Parsons, labor -. $500
]. G.. Greenhoe, labor 49,. $3.50
f. NJ. Sanderson, labor 80. 1900
T. Ellis. labor ............ 1900
August Arndt, labor ...... 1900
M. l.. Crosett. labor 49,. 1910
John Skiver, labor .......... 625
E. Guyler, labor ......... $50
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-09-12

was exceptionally interesting and DIR,
Clizbe held his hearers throughout
with beautiful descriptions of the
most famous abbey of the English
speaking people.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-09-12

On motion Of Nd. PuIfrey, sup
ported by Aid. Fraker, the council
adjourned
J. NJ. MONTIGEL. Mayor.
d. W. ADAMS, City Clerk.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-01-06
INDIANA HARBOE.

The last Saturday OF the year 1911,
saw a very large gathering at the
home of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Robertson
of 1910 Penn avenue. Indiana Harbor,
most of whom were Scotch. The occa-
sion was the celebration of the 10th
anniversary of their wedding. The
function. commonly called The tin
wedding" is entirely American, but the
Scotchmen and women entered into the
spirit betting such a gathering with a
zest seldom equaled at any OF their
own purely Scotch affairs. Amongst
the outsiders who honored the couple
with their presence were Mrs Tom
Peacock of Pawtucket, r. r.; Mr.. and
Mrs. Jim Campbell and Mr.. and Mrs.
Jack Campbell of East Chicago, Mr.. and
Mrs- Harper, and Mr.. and Mrs. Hunter
and family of East Side. Mr.. and Mrs.
John Tolmie Mr.. and Mrs Joseph L
tombstone Mr.. and Mrs. Donald Black,
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Black and family.
Mrs. Belle Street. Miss O'Connor and
Mrs. Campbell Of Indiana Harbor. Nu-
merous useful and beautiful presents in
tsnware were received by Mr.. and Mrs.
Robertson. who gave the company a
royal welcome. and also provided a
substantial lunch and refreshments A
dance was enjoyed. for which Ben Gold
supplied the music. Alex witherspoon
acting as NJ c. Altogether a very en-
joyable evening was spent. The COM
pany separated singing Aud Lang
Seine.
The services will open in the Metho-
dist church tomorrow morning with the
main Sunday school in the Auditorium
of the church, while the elementary d.
vision will hold forth in the basement
After the completion of the Sunday
school session, the elementary division
will join the main school in the audi
forum for closing exercises, with J. NJ
Osmer, superintendent in charge
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-01-06
JOHNSON WILL SIGN TO-DAY
TO DEFEND CHAMPIONSHIP
AFTER IS MONTHS IOLENESS

After wearisome days of haggling
over finances, Jock Johnson today is to
bind himself to fight in defense of the
heavyweight championship he won
moons ago from Jim Jefries. The coll
ored star. one James Flynn, who will
go down into history as the man who
trimmed Carl Morris, and Jack Curley,
promoter and manager of note. are TO
assemble this afternoon around p. m.
in Parlor l. of the Hotel Sherman and
append their signatures to a set of ar
ticles. The papers will state that the
boss black boxer and the Pueblo fire.
man are to battle forty-f five rounds or
to finish some time before June in
an arena to be staged in one of two
Nevada towns, Metropolis or Wind
ward. 1t Is supposed they will guar
antee Johnson 10000. though the ex-
act terms on which the champion and
Curley have come to an agreement
have not been announced.
IT will be the first gathering OF
heavyweight celebrities for such an
important matter as the closing of a
Jenries and their retainers met IN a
New York hotel over two years ago,
there to clinch terms for the flasco at
Reno. There will be the usual bunch
of sporting lights about. also some
scribes and the customary chatter be-
fore the men take the pen in hand. But
as far as can be learned everything is
cut and dried and any arguments
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-01-06

which may arise probably will be sim
ply in the line of press agent efforts.
Jim Flynn got in from Pueblo at
midnight. He was due at p. m yes
terday. but the train from the west was
snowbound for hours. Jamey looked
well and happy. said he would be the
next worlds champion and then vert
to bed. He wanted a good sleep be-
fore meeting Jack Johnson face to face.
It Is eighteen months since Johnson
suddenly turned from a big smiling
darkey into a black tiger and crushed
the fight out of the California boiler
maker in the fifteenth round at Reno.
From that day to this Jack has not
swung a glove at anybody except In
play on the stage. 1t Is high time he
Is fighting and proving he still is the
champion. and for that reason the box
ing public will take great Interest in
the formalities OF this afternoon. The
date OF fstic controversy will be named
today. and the guarantees, percentages
and division OF picture rights an
nounced.
Two Nevada men are to post $4,000
ed they can pull on the match. john
son and Curiey will put up substantial
rolls OF bills as guarantees OF appear
ance. This money all is to be placed
In local bank. Then the public will
be able to settle back and walt for the
day when the game fireman steps out
to fight for the white race against
the ebony master of boxing.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-01-06
EAST CHICAGO
AND
IND. HARBOR

will have a dance tonight at Roland
hall.
Miss Florence Lewis, who has been
visiting her parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
George w. Lewis. since Dec 10. will re-
turn to South Bend on Monday to re-
sumo her studies at St Mary's.
The Mems club OF the Congregation
al church will discuss the commission
form of government for cities at its
next meeting to be held Monday even
ing at the residence of James Roberts,
Ore Hundred and Forey-fourth street.
APssrs. June and John Dappert of
Taylorville. I'LL. have been visiting
their uncle, NJ. A. Johnson. for few
days. They returned TO their home
yesterday.
Rev. T. Shuagi, student in the
Western Theological seminary, where
Rev. Bascom of the East Chicago Epis-
copal church is studying, will accom-
pany Rev. Basoom to East Chicago to-
morrow and will preach at the morning
services. Rev. Shuagi is a Japanese.
Holy communion win be, served at a.
m. the morning service will be at 1916
and Sunday school at 2 p. m.
Father Paul Bognar of Holy Trinity
Catholic church, which was burned
row morning for his congregation In
st. Stanislaw's Polish Catholic church
Magoun avenue and 150th street, at 8
o'clock. He will also say a later mass
in the Hungarian church at Gary