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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-11-21

Benjamin and Joseph Berman spent
the fore part OF the week at Grand
Rapids on business.
{. r. Brewer spent the fore part
OF the week on a hunting expedition
at the Brewer ranch near Clare.
Mr.. and Mrs A. +. Davies depart
ed last Thursday for Oralia, Ont,
where they will make their future
home.
Leo Wood received judgment Of
$3.50 against the Church OF Christ,
instead OF $3.50, as the type caused
MS TO state last week
George Benedict, wife and daugh-
ter, OF Hastings, spent Saturday and
Sunday i'm this city the guests OF Mr.
and Mrs Chester Benedict.
The adde's Aid Society Of the
Presbyterian church will meet Thurs
day afternoon, Nov 10Th. with Mrs.
herbert Montague at the Masonic
Home
The Gleaners OF the Best Arbor
will hold their next regular meeting
at the home OF Harry Walstow Tues
day. All members please be present,
as there is important business to be
transacted.
Judge Searle held a short session
OF Circuit court in this city last Tues
day afternoon. The jury, court stem
ographer and attorneys in the Frank
Sparks case came over from Ithaca
for the purpose of taking testimony
from a witness who was i'll and I'M
able to attend court at Ithaca.
Francis Joseph Radej, organist and
pianist. arrived in Alma last week
and will pursue special work in piano
and act as accompanies for the col
lege glee club Mr. Radcj was for
FIVE years pipe organs, IN St. Josepl's
church. Calume.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-11-21
LOCAL \ APPE NINGS

cG B Porter still does watch re-
pairing. X
H. Vernon OF Mt. Pleasant spent
Saturday in Alma on business.
Don't forget that c. B. Porter's
new location is opposite Post Offices
Fine watch repairing at Porters
New location opposite Post Office X
g. B. Porter sold out his stock and
location last spring, not his business
You can get your eyes tested or
clocks cleaned at Porters X
Charles c. Powers OF Ithaca called
on friends in the city last Saturday.
D. Chisholm of Breckenridge was
a business caller in Alma last Satur-
day.
Mrs. Arlu Conley attended the
Maccabee dinner at Forest Hill Sat
urday.
Attorney John Durham returned
Monday noon from business trip to
Detroit
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-11-21

c. c. Field of Shepard spent Tues
day in Alma on business.
Edward Weimer of Ludington Wis
itel friends in Alma Friday.
Miss Eta Rowe of Ithaca called on
friends in this city last Friday.
Judge T. n. Chadwick was at Eth
AGA last Tuesday attending court.
Miss Hazel Moblo of Riverdale Wis
tied friends last Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Sharrar' spent
Friday at Saginaw
c.. c. Fields of Shepherd was in the
city on business last Friday.
: DR.. G.. b. Gardner spent Tuesday
afternoon at Ithaca.
Howard c. Richardson spent Tues
' day at Saginaw on business.
, Oil Inspector w. c. LaDue of Cry
stall Lake was in the city last Friday
, and Saturday.
Prosecuting Attorney Charles Cog
gins spent Monday in Alma on bust
ness
Mrs. Virgil Ray of gainesville, o.,
visited Miss Ruth Ray last Tuesday
and Wednesday.
Miss Sarah Mcnamara is visiting
her sister, Miss Kate Mcnamara, at
Grand Rapids, for few days
Leon Koolvord was at Riverdale
and Elwell on business last Satur-
day.
Roden Hooper, OF Edmonton, Al
berta, is visiting his parents, Mr. and
Mrs +. c. Hooper.
Mr.. and Mrs w. A. futile left
Tuesday morning for Perry Michi-
gan, for a weeks visit with friends
and relatives.
Mrs. Bergman of Hart, Mich,
spent the week end in this city the
guest Of her sister, Miss Allene
Brown
w. W. Stople returned Tuesday
morning from a weeks hunting at
Houghton Lake Mr.. Stople brought
back beautiful bunch OF ducks and
nice string of fish
Deputy T.. *. Fear OF the Modern
Woodmen returned Monday from
Manton Thursday night the order
will put through a class OF twenty
here, and after the work a big ban
quet will be held.
George Holman of Carson City is
helping his father, ! D. Holman, in
handling the auction sales in this end
of the county Mr.. Holman had so
many sales that he could not fill the
dates and secured his son to assist
him The young Mr. Holman Is the
youngest auctioneer in the state
Mrs Rose Scott, who has been
three years abroad. returned to Alma
last Friday and remained over Sun
day calling on old time friends and
also attending the services of the
Church OF Christ, of which she is a
member Mrs. Scott will spent the
winter with her mother at Ferris
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-11-21

FOR SALE-One base burner, sec
ondhand, in good condition, $500;
one No. Is Round Oak heater used
only one winter, $500; one No.
16 goth Century Laurel soft coal
heater, used only two months,
$500. Will exchange any or all of
these for equal value in cattle, sheep
or hogs. HENRY II, SOULE
Union telephone SO.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-11-21

(. Ok RENT-Two furnished rooms,
al modern conveniences. Enquire
312 Prospect avenue. tt
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-11-21

FOR SALE-Pair brooding mares,
in foal Weight about 1900.
Sound and gentle; safe for lady to
drive J. Barney, 215 w. Superior
St. Both phones.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-11-21

FOR SALE-Black gelding years
old; good worker, good driver;
weight about 1,400. Will sell right.
215 w. Superior ST. Both phones.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-11-21

CHICKENS Wanted-J. Barney, 215
w Superior St. Both phones.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-11-21

FOR SALES nice Buff Orping
ton pullets. Enquire OF b. F. Cline,
Alma, r +. d. 4.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-11-21

FOR SALE Mare 8 years old, in
cal, weight 1850. Win sell right. J.
Barney, 2I5 w Superior st. Both phones
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-11-21

FOR earring colt; dark bay.
Will sell cheap to quick buyer.
215 w Superior St. ]. Barnby.
Both phones.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-11-21

DISHWASHER WANTED - A
Wright Hall Enquire Mrs.s I
Aibertson
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-11-21

FOR SALE or Exchange for City
Property-Stock and tools sufficient
for large farm Enquire at
Record Office. 1915
Omaha daily bee., 1912-02-19
WAYNE NORMAL SCHOOL.
Progress of Work on Library and
Science Building.

Progress OF work on Library anu
Science Building.
Work on the new library and science
hall is again in progress and students and
members Of the faculty are delighted with
the prospect Of moving into this finely
equipped building before the close Of the
second semester. The flag pole was put
into place the last of the week and the
national colors we're enthusiastically
cheered when they floated for the first
time over the new building.
On the evening Of February . the fac
uity of the school gave a reception to
the student body. More than 800 students
passed down the receiving line and were
seated In the auditorium TO listen to a
literary and musical program. The pro-
gram consisted of an instrumental solo
by Prof. Alexander, a selection by the
normal male quartet, reading by Miss
McBeth, vocal solo by Prof. Lackey, ad-
dress by President Conn. piano duet by
Mines. House and Coleman and vocal
solo by Prof. Coleman.
Wednesday at conyocation Miss DIV,
M. McBeth Of the department OF expires
sion gave an interesting sketch Of tn
life OF James whitcomb Riley and resr
several Of his best poems, Miss McBetl
frequently appears upon the program IN
the general exercises Of the school ant
she always has an appreciatlve audience
Ex-Deputy State Superintendent Franz
8. Perdue inspected the work Of the
school. Mr.. Perdue was an instructor In
the Nebraska Normal college during sew
eral sessions and he has large acduaint
snce among the educators Of northeast
Nebraska
Omaha daily bee., 1912-02-19
MANUAL TRAINING BOYS
WILL DO SPECIAL WORK

High school lads in the manual train
ing department who have received credit
able grades so far this school year and
who have completed the required num-
Der OF examples Of woodcraft and lathe
work will be allowed TO make special ar
tIcles Of handicraft beginning next month.
These special pieces will become the
students own property at the end Of the
school term in June. when an exhibit
OF all work so made viii be held.
Prof. J. r. wigman. head Of the man
ual training department at the normal.
will require each lad to make print
drawing before starting his special piece
About seventy-flve lads are now eligible
TO begin this extra work.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-02-19
HOUSEKEEPERS In
OMAHA PLEASED

Every cook in Omaha is delighted with
the rich, nut-like flavor OF Minnesota"
macaronl and spaghetti. Even people
who never liked these foods. say they
could eat Minnesota" maearoni .very
day.
Good maearoni and spaghetti are easily
digested and they are always appetizing
because they can be prepared in so many
different ways. They are fine for chill
dren-making their bodies strong and
healthy. and they give grown people the
power Of endurance without overtaxing
the stomach.
But II you want that rich, nut-iiks
flavor be sure and get the delicious
Minnesota" brand macaroni or spaghetti
made from the finest Northern Durum
wheat. with all the nOurishlng Gluten
left in. II is easily digested and never
gets soggy. All good Omaha grocers
sell Il.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-02-19
Handbag is Snatched
and a Pocket Picked

Two cases OF pocket picking came TO
the attention OF the police last night A
negro lifted a handbag from Mrs. c. s
Walsh's arm while she was going to her
home, los South Thirty-slNth avenue at S
o'clock, He slipped up behind her at
Twenty sixth avenue and Douglas street
The pocketbook contained a gold watch.
s in change and some trinkets.
William Aylesworth OF Twentieth and
Madison streets. South Omaha, bumped
against a pickpocket at the Cameraphone
theater, Fourteenth and Douglas streets
His pocketbook containing s. was taken
from him
Omaha daily bee., 1912-02-19
FREMONT COLLEGE.
Brief Mention Of the Weeks Hap
penin1s.

At the regular lecture hour Saturday
morning Prof. Softley spoke on Abraham
Lincoln from a literary standpoint He
dwelt strongly on his wit and humor. his
pathos and the greatness and goodness
Of his character.
Miss velma Weston was sent as a dele
gate to the students volunteer convention
BY the college Young women's Christian
association, which met at Cotner univer-
sity last week.
Prof. softiey spoke Sunday night at the
educational rally known as college day in
the Presbyterian church. His subject was
Real Life"
Prof. ]. /. Ray spoke at the meeting OF
Mems Religion and Forward movement.
which was held at the Young Mems Chris
tan association building Monday evening.
His subject was The Bible in Heart and
Memory" His remarks were based upon
the runaway slave, onesinus.
Miss Effie McLeard, q Women's Chris
tan Temperance union worker Of St..
Paul, MIMI, spoke TO the students briefly
Monday morning. She was accompanied
by Mrs. Head. state president OF the
women's Christian Temperance union.
Lincoln memorial day was observed by
the teachers class Monday morning In
chapel. A strong vein OF patriotism is
noticeable in the average college student
and tears in the eyes Of many were seen
during the reading OF Captain. Ny Cap
tain," written by Walt Whitman on the
death of Abraham Lincoln. The great
r~.t,.lw,x, snaarb psvsr 1nxas bngsvar
Omaha daily bee., 1912-02-19
SCHOOL And COLLEGE WORK
Outline Of the Weeks Activities in
Various Institutions.
TEACHERS MEETING AT SIDNEY
Campaign for Reform of Cur
ricslum of New York Public
SehooIs-Education
Notes.

Superintendent W. L Greenslit OF
Scott's Bluff was in Sidney recently
making arrangements for the North
Platte Valley Teachers association
which will meet at Bridgeport April l.
5 and 6. The executive committee has
exerted itself to the utmost to secure
talent and TO bring its program to the
attention Of the teachers OF the district
The keynote of the sessions will be
Conservation" The gospel OF eff
cheney and the application OF the princi-
pies Of scientific management TO educa-
ton will be discussed by q number OF
able speakers. Music will be accorded
prominent place on each days pro-
gram. A special feature will be the
"anti-fatigue' periods Of ''congresa-
ronaI" singing. which will be inter-
spersed among the addresses.
The talent will be entirely Nebraskan
and will include many OF the states
leading educators. Among others in at
tendance will be DR.. George E Condra
Of the University Of Nebraska. Char
lotte Cecil Cooley OF Omaha, Hon. Rich
ard l. Metcalfe OF Lincoln. Dean E. l.
Rouse Of Peru. president OF the State
Teachers association; State Superin-
tendent James f. Delzell, Chancellor c.
A. Fulmer of Wesleyan university and
Judge Joseph oberfelder Of Sidney. DR..
Condra's lectures will be illustrated by
the use of the stereopticon. A unique
feature Of the evening entertainments
will be the use Of moving picture films.
Great plans are being made for a con-
cert to be given April by talent Of the
district. assisted by Chancellor Fulmer
and Miss Cooley as soioists. An informal
reception will be rendered the teachers
on April 8.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-02-19
NEBRASKA WESLEYAN NOTES.



GEOLOGY Arrives.
School was dismissed all day last Mon,
day out OF respect for the late Chancellor
Emeritus Huntington. For the same res'
son social functions and athletic events
have been postponed or cancelled during
the last week.
Weldon Grassland. who won first place
in the state oratorical contest at Grand
Island. February Is. is a younger brother
Of ". +. Grassland. who won first place
in the contest held at Hastings last year
Registration has been completed and
shows a substantial increase in all de-
partments OF the university.
Revival meetings. are in progress At the
First Methodist Episcopal church. The
meetings are in charge OF the pastor. Rev,
l. B. Schreckengast. Music is furnished
by large student choir led by A v
Hunter Of the Wesleyan Glee club.
The campaign for the purpose Of In
creasing wesleyan's endowment to $780,
900 is now well under way so far as the
educational part OF the program is con-
cerned. A large Illustrated folder is be-
ing prepared which vii give an insight
into Wesleyan activities. This will be
mailed out in a short time. The outlook
continues bright for a successful termina-
ton of the campaign.
Prof. Brightman arrived last Monday to
take charge OF the classes in philosophy
and psychology, formerly taught by DR..
Van Ripper. now in the faculty at Boston
university. Prof. Brightman has been
studying theology in Germany and is a
graduate OF the Boston School OF Theol-
ogy, also Of Boston university. He has
taken charge Of some of DR.. Huntington's
classes for the present.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-02-19
PIONEERS GATHER THURSDAY
Baright Hall Will Be Open All Day
to ANY Visitor Who Comes.
SPEECHES ARE FRowNED UPON
simply a Function for Renewing
Friendships and Reviewing
Events OF the Past.

The annual mid-winter social Of the
Douglas County Association of Nebraska
Pioneers has been scheduled for February
- and is to be held in Baright's hall. II
is TO be practically an all-day affair. as
the members are notified 10 gather at 10
O'Clock in the morning and remain as
long as they desire.
There are about 500 OF the mem
bers OF the association residing in
Douglas county and It is expected that a
majority Of them will be at the social.
Then, 1t is anticipated that there will be
a goodly number OF others who win Join
upon this occasion, Any man or woman
who came to Douglas county prior to
1877 Is eligible TO membership and Is
classed as q pioneer.
There will be nothing formal about the
social this year. 1t will be simply a
gathering Of the old settlers, There will
be plenty Of music, an appetizing lunch
and a season OF story telling. In the past,
at the socials, there have been some set
speeches, but this year they are to be
cut out entirely. All members will be free
to tell Of early experiences, but II there is
an attempt at oratory. II will be frowned
upon. The intention is to make the
function simply an occasion for renewing
old friendships and reviewing the events
OF the past.
The following program has been ar:
ranged:
Song. America" by the audience.
Prayer by Rev. Mr.. Mackey.
Address Of welcome by Fred w. Lowe.
Response, Mayor James c. Dahlman.
Music, Mengedoht sisters, violin and
piano.
Song by Johnson.
FYve-minute talks by old pioneers.
Old time fiddlers: Rathbam, Dunn, Duel
and McCsthary.
Miss Estells Brown. piano.
The Daughtesr OF Nebraska Pioneers
Omaha daily bee., 1912-02-19
NOTES FROM KEARNEY NORMAL
Mrs. Julia Taft Bayne Gives Lee
ture on Abraham Lincoln,

Mrs. Julia Taft Bayne Gives Lee
ture on Abraham Lincoln.
The Catholic Students club and the
at Kearney gave receptions in the coll
lege building Friday evening. The Cath
ole Students club is especially large this
year Miss Violet Began of Minden, Neb.,
is president of the club.
Or. L. C. McEwen of the First Presby-
terrain church Of Kearney conducted de-
votiopal exercises at chapel Friday. He
announced a special series OF sermons
on Sunday evenings.
President Thomas was in Lincoln
Thursday and attended the legislative
banquet at the Lincoln hotel Thursday
night. He returned by way OF Grand
Island where he addressed the high
school Friday morning. He will attend
the Patriotic Patrons day given by the
city schools OF Geneva on February q
Mrs. Julia Taft Bayne Of Kesrney gave
a very delightful lecture on Lncoln's
birthday on Abraham Lincoln and His
Times before the faculty and students
Mrs. Bayne is the daughter Of Judge
Taft. who held q federal appointment
during the Lincoln administration and
lived near the White House. She was a
playmate Of the lincoln children and was
very frequently at the White House Her
talk was especially valuable from . his
toric standpoint and was intensely inter
esting throughout.
Miss Anna Jennings. librarian, spent
Saturday and Sunday at her home in
Davenport. Neb.
Miss Anna Jennings, librarian. spent
model high school. Is spending the week
end at her home In Tecumseh, Neb.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-02-19

bids fair TO be ready at a much earlier
date than usual
Prof Greggs friends are gratified 70
learn that he is expecting to spend his
spring vacation from his studies at Chi
cago university. at Peru.
Suemus McMannus. the Irish writer
and lecturer. appeared on our lecture
course Friday night, with a program
Of Irish fairy tales and folklore. Apsr;
from his scholarly arrangement Of ma
terias his address was pleasing by reason
Of his unconventional delivery and rich
brogue.
The annual art display from the Whit
temore collection Of Omaha is on for next
week.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-02-19
Ed sectional Notes.

Nicholas Dreher, the Oldest teacher In
Chicago, has retired from the desk after
fifty years service.
Mrs. Jessica Finch. the new president
Of the Equal Franchise society Of New
York. conducts q school for girls, where
the main object is to adapt the work TO
the pupils tastes.
A school instructing women In the prac-
teal details Of everyday life has Just been
established In London. Students are
taught how to open a window and put
up shade In q railway carriage, how TO
get on and off street car, the proper
method Of doing up umbrellas, how to
fill a fountain pen and trim a lamp.
Other courses taught include opening
packing cases and tin cans, how to drive
nails. how to fold clothes. how to pull
corks. how to light a fire and the kind
Of shoes TO wear to conserve health and
when to wear them
Four new resident feIIowships were
founded by the directors Of Bryn Mawr
college at q recent meeting. These fellow
ships have q value Of s5H each One Ia
to be called the 1ustus C. Strawbridge
fellowship in memory Of former trustee
and to be given In the department Of
economies. Another Is to be given In the
department. of Semitic languages and
Biblical literature. and one each In the
departments of archaeology and geology
These fellowships are open to candidates
VINO are graduates OF any college or uni
versity Of standing who have done one
years graduate work after receiving the
bachelors degree.
An uphesval in pubic school methods
Ia New York City ID the aim Of q cam
pstEn launched there BY Frank d. Wiley,
q memhsr Of the Beard Of Educztfon. and
others- Our present methods are de-
fecsrye because unstable and superficial"
sayE Mr. WHEY. explaining his pkanz- We
DO not teach frndanentalz. II b q ply
that our educzasxx do not reAnR thai .
ef16s mind b rore dr esk Ike kz
stomach and sk-.sz1 as easy 10 OEer-
ersud and WHERE 0ferfed. mental lines
results The New York GurSulus = soE
. hodge po6ge Of q lot Of useless stuff
" zen 4 new msfhsd or couFz& vas 40
ectsd something inferior should kzEe been
removed to make pAzee for IT. szn M
stead for twenty years we have been
adding Ettkalsa ss.< dreaming anythinE'
Omaha daily bee., 1912-02-19
MINING OPERATOR DIES OF
THIRST AND STARVATION

SPOKANE, Wash. Feb. lS-Amassa r.
Campbell. one OF the foremost mining
operators Of the west. died hero today Of
cancer Of the throat. Mr.. Campbell vir-
tually died OF hunger and thirst. having
been unable to take nourishment OF any
kind for several days. He was 81 years
old. He was connected with mining enter
prises throughout the west from British
Columbia to Mexico.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-02-19
Girl Held by Greeks
Testifies in Court

The case OF Linda Paris. otherwise
known as Linda Nelson. the ls-year-old
girl whom a crowd Of Greeks were said
TO have held prisoner at the Athens hotel.
testified before the Juvenile court yester-
day. she made no charges against the
Greeks. except that they attempted TO
break into her room, She was taken
from the Athens hotel TO the Grand
hotel. where she said she was watched
by q Greek. who prevented any further
attempt TO break into her room.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-02-19
Look for Men Who
Annoy Little Girls

Police authorities were Informed yes
terday afternoon by juvenile court off,
Gals that several men had been annoy
ing little school girls in the Farnam
school district and that arrests were ex-
pected. Mothers living in the district ap-
pesred before the court and described the
men. They had been following the chill
dren, according to the testimony, and
hugging and kissing them at every oppor-
tunity.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-02-19
PERU NORMAL NOTES.
Everett Society Gives . Three-Acs
Play. ssThe TITLE Msrto

Everett Society Gives q Three-Act
Play, "The Title MART
The Normal GIee club is soon to have a
short concert trip. Dates have been ar
ranged at Nebraska City. Stella and Falls
City, under high school auspices in each
case. The trip will be concluded with the
boys annual home concert
The family Of Prof. Beck returned
Friday night from California
The open session Of the Everett society
took the form Of a play. The Title
Mart" three-act comedy by Winston
Churchill The author consented, in a
letter 70 Mrs. NettIeton, who directed
the practice. to relinquish his usual claim
Of q 50 royalty.
The staff of the Peruvian" for this
year arranged to have their various
zvgpz pASeaUxpoed vEhex1 ~ al m
terfzfng with clzsx vMk- ne annual
Omaha daily bee., 1912-02-19
Admirers of Art
Make Futile Search
For Lost Diamond

An untoward incident disturbed the re-
ception at the art exhibit at the Omaha
public library last night. During the
evening Mrs. F. p. Kirkendan discovered
that q large diamond had become loose
from a brooch she wore and was missing
The attention Of the throng at the re-
ception was turned from the pictures and
q diamond hunt was organized. 1t proved
TO be unaysiling. for the gem was not
found