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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-04-18
SUNDAY SCHOOL NOTES.

1t is said that the largest boys Sun
day school class in Michigan is that
of the First Baptist church in Pontiac.
The teacher is Miss Mae s. Guy. The
class is composed of boys from eleven
TO sixteen years of age and numbers
1875 members.
The Men and Religion Forward
Movement in Fort Worth, Texas, has
developed more leaders along the line
OF boys work for the Sunday schools
of that city than any one movement
that ever touched the city.
Efficiency is having and exercising
the power to produce results. A Sun.
day school worker should read a new
book every week If possible, certainly
one every month.
There are many people who believe
that Sunday schools and churches
teach along religious lines only, but
in many places this is not true, for
if the need is felt it is found that the
church will also take up other lines
of activity. The following item from
the Sunday School Missionary gives
an example of one of the many lines
of work which the church may take
up when necessary
III iuSb Ndi PSh
and coverlid weaving, etc, are being
introduced among the southern noun
taineers by missionary expert in the
textile crafts who works under the
auspices of the Berea college, Ky.
A movement is being started to have
Sunday school news published in all
the newspapers throughout the county.
This will be a great help in Sunday
school work, for it will give everyone
chance to be thoroughly informed
about happenings in the various Sun.
day schools of the county. Interview
ing all the superintendent is neces-
sarily slow process and it will be a
material aid to the movement if the
superintendent of each Sunday school
will take note OF any special feature
in his school and send the news, either
by letter or Bell telephone, &c Paul
j. Morgan, Alma, Michigan
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-04-18
SUM NER CENTER.

Mrs. Ed. Rockafellow entertained
the Sumner Center Aid Thursday.
Mr. and Mrs Hiles were visitors of
Mr.. and Mrs. A. Kelley Sunday ana
Monday.
Revival meetings have been held at
the Sumner Center school house, quite
a success being had.
Mr. and Mrs. George Ray enter
tanned Alvin Miller OF Seville a few
days last week.
Miss Vivian Hubert of Bedding
spent Easter with Ivah Kress.
Mr. and Mrs. j. w. Johnson spent
one day last week with Alfred John
son and wife.
Mr. and Mrs. Houden and daughter
Gladys of near Elm Hall left Monday
for Alpena where they will make their
future home.
Mr.. and Mrs. f.. Niles. who have
been holding meetings here, spent
Monday and Tuesday the guests of
Mrs r. Hannah Of Ithaca.
Mrs. III. Glover spent Monday with
Mrs. Ida johnson.
Mrs. Ellen Charter spent a few days
last week with her parents, Mr. and
Mrs. Freed, near Elwell
Elria Halliwill entertained company
from Alma Sunday.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-04-18
SUM NJ e r.

David Yeiter and family left for
Owosso Monday where they will make
their future home.
Mrs. Jennie Woodland spent last
week with her father and mother in
Alma.
Mrs. John Slater visited her daugh-
ter in Alma over Sunday
Mr.. and Mrs. Smead were the guests
of ID. Ayers and family Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. +. j. Tucker spent part
of last week in Alma and Saginaw.
Mr. and Mrs. j. Carson ate dinner
with James McGreanor and wife Sun
day
Horatio Stearns and wife spent Sun.
day with their son, Alfred Stearns OF
Ferris.
Mrs. Ruby Gee has gone to Alma to
sew this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. Story, who have
been staying with their daughter, Mrs
Evey, through the winter, returned to
their home Monday.
Mrs. Mary Elmer was called to Far
well last week on account of the i'll.
ness of her daughter.
Howard Phillips Of New Haven Wis
tied his parents here over Sunday.
Miss Essie Stearns spent Sunday
with friends in Ferris.
The thunder storm Sunday morning
did quite considerable damage to
nearly all the phones here, besides
shocking quite number of people.
George Gee made a business trip to
Ithaca Monday.
The young people gave a farewell
party Friday evening to the Misses
Lavilla and Essie Yeiter. All report
an enjoyable time.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-04-18
COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS.
Alma, Mich, April 10, 1912.

Alma, Mich, April 10, 1912.
Adjourned regular meeting of the
Common Council of the city of Alma
in Council rooms on the above date.
The Council was called to order by
the Mayor, Hon. j. M. Montigel
Present-Alds. Fuller, Goodspeed,
Willard, Caple and Cook.
There being a quorum present the
Council was declared to be in SEES
sion The journal of the preceding
session was read and approved.
On motion OF Aid. Cook, supported
by Aid. Fuller that the Treasures
bond of Fred o. Grover as principal
and VIM. A. Bahlke, lothian Allen,
+. M Smith and L. A. Sharp as
sureties be approved, which vote was
as follows:
Yeas-Alds. Fuller Goodspeed
Caple, Willard and Cook.
Nays-None.
Aids. Kehn and Fraker appear
Mayor Montigel appoints Aid. Cook
to confer with City Attorney to draft
resolution relative to paving and re.
laying water pipes in certain streets
and avenues in said city.
On motion, the appointment was
confirmed
On motion Of Aid Fuller, supported
by Aid. Cook, the Council adjourned
TO Thursday, April II, 1912, at 1870
o'clock p. m.
d. w. ADAMS, City Clerk.
J. NJ. Montigel Mayor
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-04-18

NAV and Bay City last week. He got
into Bay City just in time to see the
fireworks of the Republican state
convention.
Edward Bagley was a guest at the
home of his uncle, DR.. e. II. Bagley,
over Sunday. Mr.. Bagley was in
school at the college until the begin
ming of last semester when he ac-
copied a position as travelling repre-
sentative for the Mutual Benefit In
surance company.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-04-18
EAST COE.

Mary Ross was home from Shep-
herd over Sunday.
A. l.. Converse and family were in
Shepherd Saturday.
The Farmers telephone was out of
use the most of last week but is all
right now.
The late heavy rains have delayed
farm work. The fields in many places
are covered with water. Quite a num-
Der of the residents in these parts
went to Shepherd last week after
goods that had been ordered through
agents. 1t is reported that the car
contained $1,000 worth of goods.
A. L. Converse went Tuesday to
move his brother John from Breck-
enbridge to Alma He is going into
the jewelry business there.
Another little boy came Sunday to
add to the happiness of Mr.. and Mrs.
Willard Collier. They have two boys
and a girl now.
Raymond Leonard and wife of
Riverdale visited their parents here
week ago. Mr. Leonard is working
for the Alma Produce company.
j. L. Burlingame and wife were up
from st. Louis over Sunday to his
farm. Sam Hitchcock of Jasper is
going to move into his house and
work for him, and son Clifford by the
months selling tile machines.
E. S. Frost went to st. Louis Mon
day to get a disc. He is going to do
quite a lot of farming this season.
Marion Stephens is working for him.
A family has moved into the w.
Beard house in Coe village and an.
other family in the l.. l.. Wood house
on the church corners.
In the suit of the People VS.. David
Acker before Justice Wellman at
Shepherd on the 9th, Mr. Acker was
bound over to the circuit court.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-04-18
WEST NORTH STAR.

School closes in District No 4
Saturday.
Earl Barnes is buzzing wood with
his new gasoline engine.
Clark Whitmore is sick and Dr.
CRANE of North Star is attending him
Joseph Wang is improving.
Mrs Eflie HoXie and son JEFF visit
ed her parents in Elm Hall Saturday
Clyde Patterson and family moved
on Mr.. Tracys farm last week.
Kathleen Glynn is sick with the
measles.
Herbert Briston has bought home
in Ithaca where he expects to me, {
this fall.
Joseph Mertens, John Ennis and AL
Traver was in Pompeii Saturday
evening
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-04-18

w. B. Holsclaw, Clarendon, Tex, was
effected years ago in his brother. HE
had such dreadful cough" he writes,
that all our family thought he was
going into consumption, but he began
to use DR.. Kings New Discovery, and
was completely cured by ten bottles
Now he is sound and well and weighs
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-04-18

21S pounds. For many years our fam.
lily has used this wonderful remedy
for Coughs and Colds with excellent
results" It's quick, safe, reliable and
guaranteed. Price so cents and s1.OO.
Trial bottle free at Wheaton & Sons.
Rhodes Drug Store, the Rexall Drug
Store.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-04-18

The third quarterly conference of
the Methodist church OF this city
will be held this evening, common
cling at eight o'clock and will be in
charge OF district Superintendent w.
P. French of Lansing.
The Ladies of the Maccabees will
give a supper in the c. A. r. hall,
Saturday evening form FIVE o'clock
until all are served.
NJ. J. McPhee and family are now
comfortably settled in their new home
at 225 Woodwork Ave.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-04-18

WANTED-By young lady work in
private family: good recommends
tons. Address, Charles Coon, X. f.
d. No. ;, Alma, Michigan.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-04-18

WANTED-Dining room girls, $25
per month. HOTEL WENTWORTH,
Lansing, Michigan.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-04-18
LOCAL HAPPENINGS

R. G. Miller and G. w. Bobinett of
Fisher, ILL.,, were in Alma the latter
part OF last week looking up farm
lands with the view of locating in this
vicinity
William Ewing made trip to Sag
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-04-18
Almost a Miracle.

One of the most startling changes
ever seen in any man, according to
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-16

pany to charge less than ave cents for a
ride within any of the zones.
This decision is important beyond It's
immediate application. inasmuch as 1t
establishes definitely the principle that
fare privilege once granted to any locality
becomes practically a vested right and
cannot be withdrawn at the pleasure OF
the corporation. This is safeguard
against practice that is by no means In
of building up suburban
community by means of low fare induce
ments for the sake Of marketing real
estate and securing permanent settle
ment of car-using people and then raising
the rate after they have established
themselves In a manner to preclude re-
turn. In the light of the interstate COM
merce commissions decision it Is incum-
bent upon a street railway corporation IN
fixing its rate Of fare to consider well
the chances Of future development when
II seeks to draw settlers into the zone
of possible extra fare exaction. Under
this Interpretation of the law by the COM
mission the suburban development in the
vicinity of Washington is likely to be
more rapid than though those who move
across the boundary were subject to flu
ture fare increases.
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ness, it is for the District government
and the gas company to exert every ef-
fort to put a stop to the use Of dirty or
badly designed apparatus. While tech
ntcally the gas company has no respon-
sibilfty over the fixtures. the fact that 1t
continues to manufacture gas containing
20 per cent Of carbon monoxide lays a
heavy obligation upon 1t to put all its
consumers upon definite warning. 1t
cannot do this by publication. or by the
distribution Of notices. 1t has undertaken
a house-to-house inspection. which should
be OF service but the death Of Antonios
Panopoulas yesterday clearly proves that
no time should be lost and no expense
spared to press this inspection with the
utmost speed. During the present cold
weather the danger is especially great,
for in thousands of places gas heaters
are being used to supplement the ordi-
nary apparatus, and further cases Of mo-
noxide poisoning are almost certain to
occur as long as any Of the questionable
burners and heaters are permitted to re-
main in service. Meanwhile 1t is for Con-
gress to consider whether a gas contain
ing % per cent of a poison that gives
no warning and that may. be produced
at any time unless every heater is sub
jected 10 frequent inspection is safe
product to be supplied to the public. This
question must remain with the Districts
legislature until public utilities COM
mission has been created, to meet it
along with other matters affecting the
communities safety and comfort.
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The Extra Fare Decision.

The decision of the interstate commerce
commission that the railway corporations
which jointly operate the car lines be-
tween Washington and Rockville are not
entitled to charge an extra fare between
the District line and Somerset. Drum
mond and Friendship Heights in Mary
land affords material relief to a large
number of people. This decision is based
In effect upon the virtual contract exist
ing between the residents In those SUBJ
urbs and the transportation companies
prior to the enactment Of Maryland law
requiring a division into zones under
which at least one additional fare was
exacted from all passengers riding out
from the District or entering it, regard
less Of the distance travelled in Maryland.
The corporations set UP two pleas. first
that the interstate commerce. commission
lacked jurisdiction over them. inasmuch as
nically operated beyond either the District
or Maryland. This plea was set aside on
the ground that all the companies were
controlled under q single management
through identical oniciais and the serv-
ice was maintained by . continuous op-
Grafton Of trains and crews. this un.
questionabiy constituting interstate tranic
within the meaning Of the law giving au-
thority to the commission. The second
plea was that the Maryland statute re-
quired the abandonment OF the practice
whereby the residents Of the complain
Ing suburbs were given the benefit OF q
through rido Tor the District fare, the
comnnissi6n holding that there was moth
ing in this act compulsory upon the COM
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-16
Chinese Dreamers?
From the Cincinnati Times-star.

From the Cincinnati Times Star.
There can be no two opinions on the
proposition that China sorely needs a new
language to replace the many and widely
varying dialects that now serve to divide.
rather than to unite. her people. English.
the language OF trade and diplomacy In
the east, is the most available. Educated
Chinese. natural linguists that they are,
have found little difficulty in mastering
1t. But how about the mass Of the popu-
lation? Will they find II just as easy +?
The day may come when English viii
be spoken quite generally in China. but
that day 10 still far away. Presidential de-
crees may hasten its coming little. IL
they are backed up by educational pro-
visions. But In spite OF all that can be
done to promote 1t the change must
necessarily be OF very slow growth.
The men who are taking this occasion
to put forth the plan might more prop
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-16
More Carbon Monoxi6e

ANOTHER carbon monoxide poisoning IN
dicates that there is urgent need Of q
thorough examination by the gas com.
pany or the District authorities of all the
gas heaters used IN this District with as
little delay as possible. Obviously. the
warning that has been given to house.
holders TO examine their own heaters
and clean them, and. in case OF doubt. TO
suspend their use until they can be au-
thoritativeiy tested. does not carry far
enough. II is evident that some people
10 not appreciate the danger or possibly
have not heard Of the fact that deadly
odorless gas il created by incomplete
combustion In an imperfectiy ventilated
burner ufd for generating heat. Wheth.
er Il h due 70 ignorance or neglectful-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-16
DinmerWare and Glassware
for the Entertaining Season

Open=StOck DnnerWare-Most is Coming to
ideal which to select Dnneware Certain
the economical and satisfactory and there even MOI
shown the old and the
prices Our selections from the foremost French Eng
fish makers together with those of America
Ope=stOck GlassWare-Possesse the advantages
readily obtained all times when additional pieces are
required for augmentng filling the service Our
large variety designs plain patterns dainty etched de
signs Swedish crystal and the richly cut glass effects SIN
ole pieces complete selected with equal advantage
and for every occasion - -,
Water Gobets Cordial Glasses, High Ball Glasses Cocktail
Glasses Tumber Champagnes Hollow Stem Cham
handled and unhandled Decaners to match
Colonial Glassware attractive glassware the simple
lines of the table settings OF our are
flv produced and with artistic odstye beauty combined
service and of price most comprehensive collection
now shown shipment having just been received repenis
that depleted during the hoday season.
Pieces for every table requirement
6cor G ct
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-16

Another proof that Washington Is the
national convention city! We have with
us this week the American Meat Packers
Association, holding it's sixth annual
meeting. We have also the National
Board Of Trade. holding its forty-second
annual assembly. And We also have the
good roads convention Of the American
Automobile Association. All Of these are
business organisations. and the meetings
are attended by men from all parts OF
the country. with certain definite. pro-
gressive ideas and thoroughly alive to
the advantage of meeting at the National
Capital. They are more than welcome.
The city is theirs.
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The Ice Carnival.

Washington has so few opportunities
to enjoy itself on the ice that it eagerly
welcomes such a chance as is now Of
fered to organize a winter carnival on
the Tidal basin. The hard freeze of the
last few days has furnished skating
surface such as is seldom provided; and
arrangements have been quickly made
that promise a great number Of people a
most enjoyable evening tomorrow. The
Tidal basin is reported to be SO well
frozen that there is no danger Of a
break even though there should be thou
sands of people on it at once. Official
assurance is given that no risk is in
volved in the use of the basin for the
purposes Of a carnival, and it is to be
expected that tomorrow night will wit
ness great turnout of skaters. The
suggestion of fancy dress is calculated
to add materially to the gayety of the
occasion. and il the present weather con-
tinues there is no reason to doubt that
the affair will be a brilliant success. In
asmuch as the opportunity Is open to all
to attend, there should be no difficulty
about defraying all the incidental ex-
penses. and it would be most satisfactory
X the voluntary contributions of the
skaters were to yield a surplus that
might be applied to the needs of charity,
Il would be altogether appropriate IL the
bitterness of winter cold should be util-
ICED to the end of relieving those suf-
fering from it,
A good many years ago Washington
enjoyed a midwinter carnival on Penn
sylvania avenue which afforded whole
some diversion for the people and caused
them to endure more patiently the sting
Of an exceptional winter. AS a rule the
snowfall here is SO slight and turns SO
quickly to slush that sleighing is a rare
and brief privilege. Just at present the
streets are in fine condition for runners.
and it might be possible to extend the
Tidal basin carnival idea and hold a
street carnival before this cold snap ends.
The opportunity is exceptional here for
a street demonstration, with an avenue
Of generous width stretching a mile and
a half without interruption. Occasions
ike this are good for the community,
and 1t Is to be hoped that the most will
be made OF this touch of winter. Wash
ington contains many people from the
colder states who appreciate these rare
reminders Of climate In which the win
ter has its distinctive delights.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-16

The subject Of municipal responsibility
for the control and prevention OF tuber-
culosis was discussed by the Monday
Evening Club last night in manner to
indicate that this is a live subject with
the people OF Washington today. The cap
ital takes a keen interest in sanitary
questions, and has always given hearty
support to all measures for the suppress
sion of this dreadful disease. At last
nights meeting both the Commissioners
and Congress were criticised for their
failure to move as promptly as some
feel to be necessary along the line of
milk inspection. Discussions Of this char
acter are wholesome in that they tend
to bring out the facts and to keep the
authorities stimulated to the utmost en-
deavors for the protection OF the public
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Wagons.

Oh, the big band wagon, where the mu-
sic plays
And the candidates assemble with their
songs Of praise,
Where they shout till midnight and they
start at dawn
Just wait q minute, driver, till We all
climb on.
Oh. the water wagon, with its style SO
Room for everybody on a nice front
seat
Where we all feel thankful cause the
headaches gone.
Wait q minute. driver, till we all climb
But this old ice wagon that is trying to
keep
The road blockaded where the snow piles
While the north winds BLOWN with a
wheeze and q cough
Hoist the warm wave signal till We all
get of!
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Reduced Prices ON
Imported Weatherproof
Window Shades.

We offer specially low prices lot Handmade Window
Shades of the famous Lancaster Weathepoof Shade Cloth which
made in England and affected by weather cmatca
conditions and will not fade crack.
All of these shades handmade Shops especially
this sae and highly commend the opportunity
who the They mounted Harshorn rollers
dark green
At Csc each-Szes IL 1zx66, I'd Hxo6 and 27 1lx66
At Csc eacf1-Sizes 81 Hx66 and 33 Hx66
AT 81 90 each-Sze 81 Hx66.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-16
SHOOTING STARS.
By pHILASDE8 JOHNSON.
Memory Exercise.

I'll have to give up keeping a diary"
What's the trouble?'
Il haven't the long memory necessary.
I've spent two hours trying to think back
and recall what has happened between
now and the I'd of January"
Every now and then some writer Of
memoirs is held up on the charge of being
q human-nature faker.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-16
Hope for All Emperors.

From the Cleveland Leader.
Judging by the literary skill shown in
his recent proclamation, the suspicion ID
not unwarranted that the young Emperor
of China will seek to become a contrib
uting editor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-16
Not at All Entertained.

Prisoner, are you guilty or not guilty.
Il can't answer that question:" replied
the man accused Of fluffy finance. There
were SO many counts in the indictment
and it's literary style was so involved that
couldn't stay awake
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-16

Census Director Durand reports that
there are 1000 more unmarried women in
Washington than unmarried men. This
puts premium on local leap year activi-
ties
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-16

Bacon's philosophic writings are al.
ways cited as evidence that he was in
capable OF poetry. The arguments seem
to be that Shakespeare could not have
written the plays because he did not
know enough and that Bacon could not
have written them because he knew too
much. 1t is q perplexing investigation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-16

1t is the belief Of Mr.. Carnegie that if
q man really possesses a good disposition
it is as easy to be cheerful at session
of an investigating committee as at one
of Judge Gary's dinners.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-16

Grand opera singers do not care how
much professional jealousy they arouse.
Some Of them would not hesitate to
marry often enough to cause their full
list Of names to occupy all the space on
the program.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-16

1t would perhaps be only natural for
the enterprising Japs to wish they could
establish themselves in Hawaii as quietly
and securely as in Korea.