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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-10-03
HARNESS SHOP SOLD.
Claude HiCkOE Purchased Business
OF J. {. Wise

]. L. Wise sold the Alma harness
shop yesterday to Claude Hickok
Mr. Hickok takes immediate posses
sion. The new proprietor is we'll
known to the citizens of Alma and
the surrounding community, having
spent a number of years in the city
in partnership with his father in the
feed barn now owned by John Schick.
During the past summer Mr.. Hick-
ok has been on farm north OF the
city. In taking up this new business
he will endeavCr to push it with the
enterprise that has marked his busi-
ness dealings of the past years. Mr.
Wise is not yet decided as TO what
he will do in the future. He has a
number of propositions under consid-
Grafton and unless he changes his
plans he and his family will continue
to reside in the city.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-10-03
SUGARFACIORY READY
Fall Campaign VIII Begin in Near
fuft0fe
FIRST BEETs PULLED MONDAY


Despite the bad weather OF the past
spring and summer for crops, the
prospects for the coming sugar cam
paign according TO Manager Jotham
Allen of the sugar factory are better
than last year. Monday afternoon in
an interview to the Record, Mr. AL
len said, THE crop as a whole is
good while the sugar contents per-
centage is low at present but is grow
ing better every day"
Last Monday saw the first beets
pulled in this section. In different
places small gangs were set to work
taking the beets from the ground
though the work was by no means
commenced generally. A few days of
sunshine will see the gangs greatly
increased and much activity along
this line.
In speaking of the tonnage this
year, Mr. Allen said he believed it
would not be much greater than last
year if any, but that the percentage
of sugar in the beets, while low
would be better than last year, which
season saw an extremely low per-
centage for sugar contents. Mr.
Allen estimated the beet tonnage for
the factory's campaign of this sea-
son, approximately, from seventy
five to eighty thousand tons That
there will be few mo4, if any, beets
this year over last is due to the con-
tinuous rains which also causes the
sugar percentage to be low.
The wheels 81 the factory will
start turning as soon as there are
enough beets received TO insure a
constant supply. Everything is in
readiness, the enlarging of the fac
tory having been completed This
year there will be employed in the
campaign of. the local factory be-
tween two hundred and fifty and two
hundred and seventy-hve hands. This
includes the field workers. This
number is about fifty more than last
year.
1t is believed that the campaign
will be shorter than in past years
and particularly that of last. The in
creased capacity will mean a greater
output in a shorter period. Three
months will probably see the end Of
the campaign after it is commenced.
Last year the campaign began Oct
10th and closed Feb. 25th, which
period was four and half months in
length.
Though other cities are experience
ing great difficulty in obtaining coal
because of car shortage, Mr. Allen
anticipates no trouble from this
source. The factory has large sup
ply Of coal on hand and it is very
probable that the difficulty Of car
shortage will be overcome before
more coal is needed at the factory.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-10-03
FOR SALE-Hard coal burner larp,
Respectfully,
]. LEE POTTS.

FOR SALE-Hard coal burner. large
size. $25. Call at office
Clinton Nelson made business
trip to Detroit last Saturday.
Joseph Ray spent Saturday at Bay
City on business.
Alexander Chisholm OF Brecken-
fridge was caller in the city last
Friday.
Charles Button raffled off his bull
dog last Friday and Leroy Butterfeld
held the lucky ticket.
George Burt Of Silver City, New
Mexico, spent several days of last
week in the city calling on friends.
Miss Mabel Wynne departed Sat-
urday morning for Ypsilanti to enter
the State Normal school.
The Civic Improvement League
will meet Friday afternoon, October
4th, at three o'clock, with Mrs. w. II.
Parr, at the Wright House.
FOR SALE-About 10000 brick left
from paving work in Alma Price
$12 per thousand. Inquire of d.
w. Adams, City Clerk.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-10-03
NOTE Of APPRECIATION.
Ithaca, Mich, Sept. 25, 1912.


TO the People of Gratiot County:
Feeling that some acknowledgment
is due from me for the confidence re-
posed by my nomination to the office
of Judge of the Probate court, | wish
through the columns of the Record
to express my thanks to the Republi-
can voters of Gratiot county for the
honor conferred
When a man is thoroughly known
and well liked, it constitutes his
strongest appeal for denomination.
Judge Seaver was both these and
morc-he had a Clean record of faith
full service SO it seems to me an
especial mark of confidence TO be
nominated in an open contest with so
capable a man. [ feel, therefore,
very grateful to the many friends
who so cheerfully and willingly gave
me their support.
Having had this confidence reposed
in me, | feel that it would be dis
appointment to these friends if did
not show my appreciation by an ac-
tive campaign for elec ton | am not
asleep and shall leave nothing undone
which is necessary to secure this end.
| should be glad to meet you all per-
sonally and shall do so as far as pos
sible in the short time before the
election. / can not see you all so
hope you will take this as a personal
appeal, and feel and know that
shall want your personal support, and
shall fully appreciate anything and
everything that my friends can do to
further my election.
In the primary campaign it was
simply a question of choosing one
or the other of two brother repub-
licans, to contest for the place with
a democratic opponent. Now the
contest narrows down to Mr.. Math-
cws and myself.
So far as | am concerned, | shall
make my campaign solely on the
ground of personal fitness for the
place. If elected, | pledge to the vo-
ters of Gratiot county, irrespective
of party, the best service OF which I
am capable. | fully recognize the
ability and honorable character of my
opponent. Between us there is moth
ing but the most cordial relations,
but, as candidate, ! shall do all that
| properly can to insure my election,
and | assure, not only all members
of the republican party, but of all
other parties who shall see fit to sup
port me, that their influence and votes
will be appreciated.
Respectfully,
J. LEE POTTS.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-10-03
LOCAL HAPPEN|NGS

The shortage of coal prevalent in
many sections of the state has not
yet arrived at Alma, and from the
reports of the local dealers it is not
likely to strike here right away. The
local dealers have a large amount on
hand. \ They are filling orders as rap
idly as possible. The cause of the
coal shortage is due TO poor freight
service. Cars for shipping are almost
unobtainable in many localities The
business men of this city have had
great trouble in getting their fall and
winter shipments. Nearly half of
them have. been delayed from two
weeks to a month There does not
seem TO be any prospect of a let-up
i'll the car shortage. The demands Of
the manufacturers and shippers were
never greater, occasioned by the fact
that this country has never expert
enced as prosperous an era as that
Of the present
G.. ]. Meier, who returned last Sat-
urday evening from New York city,
where he spent a couple of weeks, is
of the opinion that Wilson will carry
the east at the coming November
election, as the Wilson sentiment is
rapidly gaining daily. He says that
Roosevelt is more popular than Taft,
and that the nomination of Oscar
Straus for governor on the Bull
Moose ticket will lend great strength
TO the ticket, as Straus is highly
liked by all the different elements Of
the Empire State.
Attorney John NJ Dunham recently
received notice that his name has
been placed upon the list of speakers
to be sent out during the fall cam
paign by the Republican State Cen
trail committee This honor came to
Mr. Durham as surprise for it was
entirely unsought for Mr.. Dunham's S
activity in politics and his eloquence
as a pleader has attracted consider
able attention and it was these things
that caused him to be selected as a
speaker for the campaign.
Mrs. w. F. Hooper, accompanied
by Mrs. Roden Hooper, arrived a
week ago Wednesday evening Mrs.
Roden Hooper had intended to make
a two weeks visit here but word
was received last Saturday evening
that Mr.. Roden Hooper was i'll and
threatened with typhoid fever and
Mrs. Hooper left Monday morning
for Edmonton, Alberta.
A rather amusing incident hap
pened last Monday morning when the
engine of the st. Louis auto-bus went
dead" within a block of the depot.
The morning train south was ready
to pull out and on the bus were
seventeen passengers and bunch of
baggage. The passengers jumped
from the bus and ran to the train
barely catching it in time.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-10-03
PRESBYTERIAN PAPER

V. K Beshgetoor, field Secretary
of the Presbyterian Examiner for
Michigan, with headquarters at Alma,
informs the Record that altho he did
not put in full time during September
yet he secured 90 new subscriptions,
also in cash and pledges $4,000 in re-
newals or clearing up of arrearages
The plans contemplate better pa
per than ever, and one. feature that
will be pleasing to Alma readers is
the fact that William Ewing of the
Senior Class of the college who has
had valued experience in newspaper
work, has been secured as correspon-
dent for Alma and letters from Alma,
covering the interests of the church,
as well as the college, may be looked
for with interest
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-10-03
FAGULTY RECITAL
Prof. veatCh Makes First Appearance
Before Alma Audience
MUCH APPRECIATED BY ALL
Miss Roberts Won Much Favor With Her Fine
Piano Selections

The faculty recital given in the col
lege chapel at AIS p. m. Friday, was
treat to every listener. This was
the first Of series Of weekly reci-
tails. 1t was also Prof. Veatch's
first appearance before an Alma audi
encc. Seldom have two such genu-
inc artists as Miss Roberts and Prof.
Veatch been heard in Alma.
The program contained a variety
of numbers, with the result that each
person in the audience brought away
with : him many precious musical
memories. This cosmopolitan prog
ram is one of the reasons for the
big success of the recital.
Prof. Veatch has rich, ringing
baritone voice Of great range and
volume Besides his splendid voice
he has a truly artistic temperament,
giving equally fine interpretations of
Handel's dramatic Thus Saith the
Lord, Nevin's pathetic Rosary" or
Tours Mother O. Mine" He con-
cluded his performance by respond
ing to an encore, with a side-split-
ting Irish dialect song. He COM
bines with magnificent voice rare
interpretive art
Prof Veatch was ably assisted ac
the piano by Miss Theo Amsbury, a
post graduate of the Alma School
of Music.
Miss Roberts does not play" the
piano. she makes it ring, bringing
from it all the emotional effects
which the human voice is capable OF
expressing She produces a beauti-
full tone, varying from whispering
pianissimo suggestive of rushing
leaves, TO laundering fortissimo-
Her contributions on Friday we're
three splendidly rendered Chopin
numbers.
With two such high class artists
among its faculty members there IS
every reason to believe that the. Al
ma School of Music is destined to
be the foremost in the state. Sell
dom does a small college obtain two
instructors of their artistic caliber-
The college is certainly to be con-
graduated for having secured their
services.
The program given Friday after
noon was as follows:
1 The Two Grenadiers Schumann
Even Bravest Hearts (FausD
................ Gounod
Thus saith the Lord (Messiah)
................... HandeG
Prof Neatch
? Prelude No. 20. Chopin
b Nocturne in + minor. -. Chopin
Ballade in A flat minor. Chopin
Miss Roberts.
3 a Mother o Mine ..........T Tours
b A Sailor Song ........... Squires
The Rosary. y..............Ne Nevin
Prof Veatch.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-10-03
INAUGURATION OFT. |
OF ThOS. G. BlaiSdell as President OF
Alma College
18th ANNIVERSARY OPENING
Will be Celebrated In Connection Synod Will
Will be Celebrated In Connection. Synod Will
Have Charge

A week from tomorrow, Friday
Oct. 11th, will occur the Inauguration
of President-elect Thomas c. Blais-
dell OF Alma college. In connection
with these exercises will be held the
celebration by the Synod of the
twenty-iifth anniversary of the open
ing of Alma college.
The event Of the inauguration and
celebration will bring to Alma on this
day large number OF celebrities
from different churches, schools and
other institutions of the state to-
gether with a number from without
the state. The program for the day
is lengthy one, starting at 900
a. m, and will be concluded at 800
p. m. with the inspection of the
grounds.
At 1000 a. m. will occur the exer-
cises on the celebration of the twenty
fifth anniversary of the opening AT
this time a commemoration address
upon the subject, The Logic and the
Men that Made Alma will be made
by Rev James NJ Barkley, ID,
LID. of Detroit In addition, there
will be number of selections by the
chorus.
The inaugural exercises will start
at 11:14, over which Rev. ]. NJ Bart
ley will preside President Thomas
c. Blaisdell will deliver at this time
his inaugural address upon the sub
ject, The Renaissance of the Denom-
national College
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-10-03
CARD OF THANKS.

We wish to thank the friends and
neighbors who so kindly assisted us
during the illness of our sister aud
daughter and for the beautiful floral
offering
Myron Dnnkle and Family
Delos Dunkle and Family
Grin Welch
Harlie Welch
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-10-03

Messrs. Cushing and Benedict are
always on the job trying to secure
better values for their many custo-
mers. They inform us that they have
closed a contract with large silk mills
whereby they are enabled to offer
some splendid ribbon values. Notice
their window display and read their
advertisement elsewhere in this issue.
Contrary to plans, Miss Mullen
bach is teaching in the High School
at Madison, Ind. She had planned
to study in the University of Michi-
gan this year but was tempted to
take the position just before school
began
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-10-03
,e therefore need to understand eau


sation.
The ordinary human concept of
mind is that which thinks, feel or
wills, the intellect, or the activity of
the gray matter called brain. Christ
ian Science reveals the fact that Mind
is divine Principle, the infinite Life,
Truth, Love, omnipotent, omniscient,
omnipresent, the all-inclusive, eternal,
unchanging, all-wise being, the only
cause and creator.
Christian Science makes it clear
that material existence is not the
manifestation Of this divine Mind, but
the phenomenon of the counterfeit,
called mortal mind
1t is this false concept Of existence
that does all the wrong thinking; that
believes in sin, disease and death /;
that claims there is life and intelli-
gence in matter.
The difference between the method
of healing through mental suggestion
or hypnotism, and that of the divine
Mind, the Christ healing, must be
clearly seen.
When the effort is made to heal
by suggestion, the operator endeavors
by means of mental manipulation to
make the patient believe that he is
not sick He attempts to change the
belief, but the cause of disease re-
mains and in time manifests itself
even in worse forms The patient is
no better off, he has not risen in the
scale of being, he has no more man
hood, or moral courage, and does not
know any more about God and his
Christ than before.
The true Christian Scientist re-
fleets the divine Mind, stands on the
basis of Goldman and the universe as
Spirit and spiritual, as Love and its
manifestation, as Mind and its ideas
perfect and harmonious. Hence he
understands the unreality of mattel
and evil and knows that man is not
sick but that the patient is simply
suffering from false mesmeric belief.
From tha. standpoint he proceeds to
correct the errors OF belief with the
Truth of being and, thus establishes
harmony on spiritual, scientific
basis.
1t is not to be wondered at, in
deed it is inevitable, that Christian
Scientists should love Mrs Eddy for
having brought TO the world this Sci
ence of Salvation, the true knowledge
of God and man, the spiritual under
standing Of the Holy Scriptures which
enables them to know themselves
and to demonstrate that Saving faith
which alone leads TO heaven.
Mrs. Eddy did not simply state her
discovery to the world; she first DEM
onstrated it and then offered it as a
demonstrable Science for all mankind
to profit by This Science overcomes
evil, by giving a true knowledge of
God and his Christ; it enables all hui
manity to work out their own saliva
ton and reach that pure conscious
ness, which Jesus called the king
dom of heaven
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-10-03
CARD OF THANKS.

We wish to extend our thanks to
the many friends and neighbors who
so ably assisted us in our sad be-
reavement; also for the rites of the
G. A. R. and the floral offerings Of
the Masons, w. r. c. and friends.
Mrs. J. DeLong.
Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene DeLong.
w. ]. DeLong.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. c. Dickerson.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-10-03
ADVERTISED LETTERS.

Advertised list for week ending
Sept 2Sth, 1912:
Chas. Wilson.
Mrs. Sheldon Wight.
Mrs. Rachel Slack
John White.
Mr.. Frank Evans.
Mr.. James Miller.
Miss Bessie Beckhorn.
Mr.. Joseph Anderson.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-10-03

Harvey Hubbard made a business
trip to Saginaw last Monday. !.
c. +. Hainline recently secured the
City Dairy from Max Ewers and will
continue the business. Mr.. Hainline
will make every effort to give prompt
and efficient service to the residents
of Alma.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-10-03
NIGHT SCHOOL.

A night school will be organized at
the high school next Monday even
ing at o'clock. Those interested
are cordially invited to be present.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-10-03
STATE TAX.

The state tax for Gratiot county
for the year 1912 has been placed az
49,sO474, as against $59,5s5.47 for
the year 1911.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-10-03
NOTICE.

The City of Alma will receive bids
for a man by the month to clean the
pavement. All bids must be in by
Tuesday, October s, 1912, o'clock
p. m. (No certified check required.)
The Council reserves the right to
reject any or all bids.
d. w. ADAMS,
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-10-03
DO YOU WANT MILK?

II SO call Bowness Farm Dairy, Union
telephone number e1-5 rings, or cali
the wagon.
O. +. HAINLINE, Prop.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-10-03
COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS.
Alma, Mich, Oct. l, 1912

Alma, MICH, Oct. L, 1917.
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, The Hon. j. NJ Montigel.
Present: Aldermen Fuller, Ohm
stead, Caple, Pulfrey, Cook and Fra
ker.
There being quorum present the
council was declared to be in session.
The journal of the preceding ses-
Sion was read and approved.
On motion of Alderman Cook, sup
ported by Alderman Pulfrey, that
the plans of c. w. Parsons for the
Post vault be accepted and that the
cemetery board be instructed to get
specifications for the same.
Which vote was as follows:
Yeas: Aldermen Fuller, Olmstead,
Caple, Pulfrey, Cook and Frakcr.
Nays None.
Alderman Kehn appears.
On motion of Alderman Fuller,
supported by Alderman Kehn, that
the communication VI II dllk LClS Gil
foss relative to sewer be referred to
committee on sewers and drains.
Motion carried.
Alderman Pulfrey presents the fol
lowing report and moved its adop-
ton, supported by Alderman Caple:
To the Common Council of the City
of Alma, Michigan:
Gentlemen - Your committee on
ways and means would recommend
the following amounts to be raised
by taxation for the fiscal year 1912:
For interest and sink'g fund $4,63O94
For highway fund. ....... 4,630.o4
For general expense fund. 1s,523.75
We would further recommend that
the general expense fund be divided
into the following funds
First, water fund. ....... $3,5OOO0
Second, contingent fund. -, 15,o23.75
$1s,52375
All of which i reSDectfullv st1b-
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-10-03
GEO. W. PULFREY.
]. +. FULLER,
ALBERT Z. COOK,


]. L. FULLER,
ALBERT 2. COOK,
Committee.
Which vote was as follows:
Yeas: Aldermen Fuller, Olmstead,
Caple, Pulfrey, Cook, Kehn and Fra
ker.
Nays; None.
On motion of Alderman Cook, sup
ported by alderman Caple, that the
Mayor and Clerk be instructed to
purchase 500 feet of Red Cross fire
hose.
Which vote was as follows
Yeas: Aldermen Fuller, Olmstead,
Caple, Pulfrey, Cook, Kehn and Fra
ker.
Nays: None
On motion of Alderman Caple,
supported by Alderman Cook, that
the Clerk be instructed to advertise
for sealed bids for a man by the
month to clean the street pavement.
Motion carried.
On motion of Alderman Caple,
supported by Alderman Cook, that
the following claims be allowed at
footing and the Clerk be instructed
to issue orders for the same.
Which vote was as follows:
Yeas Aldermen Fuller, Olmstead,
Caple, Pulfrey, Cook, Kehn and Fra
ker.
Nays: None.
GENERAL FUND
n. L. Saad, bill ................ $207
John Skiver, bill 24OO
WATER FUND.
Detroit Lead Pipe and Sheet
Lead Works. ks.................$ $2S.54
Alma Mfg. Co, bill......., AS
Geo. Duncan #. bills....... 500
HIGHWAY FUND.
Riggs, Sherman Co, bill $4,000
Harry Way labor 1900
\. w. Brock, rebate on curb. 1.56
Mary Rockwell. rebate on curb 156
Mrs. Conkite, rebate on curb. 3.12
Fenner, rebate on curb.... 600
Vibber, rebate on curb... 1916
Bingham. rebate on curb. ... 3.12
Mrs. b. w. Ellison. reb. on curb 312
L. Nj. Smith, rebate on curb. 3.12
Jennie Smith, rebate on curb. 3.12
Stuckey, rebate on curb..... 3.12
NJ. Pollasky, rebate on curb. $50
Hooper & Glavin, reby on\curb 2.sS
B. W. Ellison, rebate on curb. $50
W. T. Naldrett, rebate on curb 2.ss
Ed Griffith, rebate on curb. 2.ss
Ann Arbor r. r., reb. on curb 7.44
p. M. r. r., rebate on curb. 7.6S
]. NJ. Montigel rebate on curb 800
Berman Bros, rebate on curb. 800
Alma Grain and Lumber Co.,
rebate on curb. .......... 701
]. f. Schick, rebate on curb. 700
CEMETERY FUND.
John Hammond, labor. r.....,. $4,000
H. Carter, labor or............ 1900
Or motion of Alderman Fuller,
supported by Alderman Olmstead,
the Council adjourned
ID. w. ADAMS,
J. M. MONTIGEL, Clerk.
Mayor.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-10-03

II. Carter, labor Observation-Disclosures. 1900
Or motion of Alderman Fuller,
supported by Alderman Olmstead,
the Council adjourned
ID. w. ADAMS,
]. M. MONTIGEL, Clerk.
Mayor.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-01-11
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ment stores. AT the Fair store the
champion steer was on exhibition
live This store paid 9Oc per pound
or S14j3OO. he is TO be killed and
hung up for Christmas exhibition.
AT eleven p. m. we left the Union
depot over the Burlington with a
chair car for comfort AT daylight
through Iowa. not very inviting
country but As we progressed the
country became more inviting and
western Iowa has many fine farms
just at night we crossed the Missouri
and came into Omaha; just after dark
we came to Lincoln the capital Of
Nebraska and home of Bryan. which
we had previously visited in 1902.
This part of Nebraska is very fine;
corn is the staple product, and judg-
ing from the stalks was an excellent
crop.
We arrived in Denver about eight
o'clock on Thursday morning, but as
no friends met us continued our
journey. We took Rio Grande to
Pueblo, Salida and through the Royal
Gorge, crossing the Rocky's highest
point at eignt p. m. 10000 feet; noses
bled and ears snapped. not enough
air to go around. The Denver and
Rio gave us the poorest service and
pounded us around generally, side
tracked us for freights, left us stand