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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-08-22

The Wednesday night preceding,
the lights went out and endangered
the life of a patient at Brainerd hos
pital DIR. Peterson was in the midst
of most difficult operation at the
time.
Things have come to such a stage
that Manager Connor is greatly
worked up over the matter and de-
clares that he will have the person
or persons that have brought on the
trouble. He claims to have obtained
discriminating evidence and will push
the search or the guilty parties to
successful end
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-08-22
THE HOUSE OF A THOUSAND
CANDLES.

Opera House announces as the at
traction on Thursday, September s.
the original New York production of
The House of a Thousand Can
dies, play founded upon the novel
OF Meredith Nicholson, by George
Middleton and produced at Daly and
Hackett theatres in New York city
for nearly an entire season.
The dramatist has succeeded in
translating to the stage the story,
without loss of dramatic interest or
value. 1t has been extremely sue
cessful from the first performance
lhe action moves at rapid pace.
and the scenes succeed one another
IN logical and progressive order; it
is strong, virile drama, with plaus-
ible, consistent, convincing plot, that
can be as easily understood and en-
Joyed by one who is a, stranger to
the book as by one who has read the
fascinating tale of the house of mys-
terry The omst is made of every
dramatic situation i'll Mr.. Nicholson's
novel and play has been modelled
upon it as clear and interesting as
the novelist's story To the plot as
revealed i'll the novel, more substance
has been added and this, in turn has
lent weight to the drama, built
stronger story for stage purposes
around each character and assisted in
developing to their fullest extent all
the dramatic qualities of the book. |
Bates, the silent, inscrutable butler.
steps into the position of hero. and
though it is by no. means easy to
make hero of a valet, the drama
tist has succeeded admirably. More
over, the elevation of Bates is ac-
complished without detracting ap-
preciably from the prominence of
young Glenarn. the hero of the novel |
and in one scene still the hero of the
play. But behind the footlights.
Bates gets the prominence which is
really his due and which in the story
Mr.. Nicholson allowed him by sug-
gestion rather than by emphasis.
This adjustment of the characters
values is less liberty than devel-
opment of the novels possibilities
and not only does it modify the story
to any material extent, but assists
as a matter of fact in making the
stage version clearer than it might
otherwise have been and the scenes
md situations more effective and
more plausble.-Realty Opera House
Thursday, September 5th.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-08-22

Representative Dusenbury of Isa-
bella County, is the ONLY candidate
for the State Senate in this District
who Is pledged to vote for the fol-
lowing progressive legislation.
Direct election OF all officers by
the people.
The~lnitative, the Referendum and
the Recall.
Stricter anti-sweat shop and better
child labor laws.
A oreSrigid corrupt practice act
in regard TO elections.
A strcter law prohibiting the
watering of industrial stocks.
Civil Service in. our State Govern
ment (more merit and less political
preferment).
Greater economy in the State ex-
penses (more efficiency and fewer
political hirelngs feeding at the pub
lie crib).
NOT A SINGLE OTHER CAN
DIDATE FOR THE STATE SEN
ATE IN THIS DISTRICT IS
PLEDGED TO VOTE FOR THESE
MEASURES WHICH ARE VITAL
TO THE PEOPLE. A vote for
Dusenbury is not guess. but a
CERTAINTY, and is a direct vote
purer politics and better government.
Get legislative journal and look ND
Dusenbury's record as law maker.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-08-22

Knights OF Pythias Field Day at
Alma, September 10; a day of sport
and fun; something doing every min
ute. Grand carnival at Wright Park
III the evening. Basket picnic at
noon in the Park. Ball game at
Davis Field at 80; tugs-of-war, shot
put, hammer throwing. Come and
JOIN with us in making the day a
pleasant one. Take day off and
come, regardless Of whether you be-
long to the lodge or not, everybody
come. Full particulars next week.
COMMITTEE.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-08-22
TAMPERED WITH WIRES
Consolidated Light and Power Co.'S.
Current Grounded BY "Jumpef."

By placing a jumper on the wires
OF the Consolidated Light and Power
Company, and thus grounding the
current, some one, who had it in for
tie Company, not only succeeded in
aking il impossible for the COM
pany to give lights to their patrons a
week ago Saturday night but also
caused great deal of damage to the
Mt. Pleasant plant. The company
have been having trouble from some
unknown source with their Alma cur
rent. Three different nights their
current went off in spite of the fact
that the lines were in perfect condi-
ton a gang of men were put out
on the lines and every foot examined.
Still no cause could be found for the
grounding or short circuiting of the
current.
\ week ago Saturday, the lights
went out about three o'clock in the
afternoon and little later went on
again, apparently on their own ac-
cord. Again about eight o'clock in
the evening the lights were again out.
This time they did not go on. 1t
was suspected that a Jumper" had
been placed on the wires and heavy
current was turned on in order to
burn the Jumper" off and thus let
the current through. A Jumper" is
nothing else than piece of wire
thrown over the wires causing a short
circuit, or as in case of the Console
dated wires, the current is carried to
the static wire and from there
grounded.
Early Sunday morning, Manager
Connor of the local office, took
man with him and started over his
division. About two miles north of
Alma the looked-for Jumper" was
found. a No. eight steel wire had
been bent into a semi-circle with a
twist in the center to act as a spring. |
The wire placed on the electric wires
from tree standing very near to one
OF the poles. 1t fitted perfectly over
the four wires, which are in two pairs,
the lower hanging outside of the
upper. The Jumper was so cleverly
placed and of such good scheming
that it was apparent at once to Mr..
Connor that no novice had put it
there.
During the night preceding, the
men at the Mt. Pleasant plant had
endeavored to burn it off, as it was
their suspicion that such a trick had
been done Had the wire been of
copper, there would have been no
trouble, but the steel wire offered
too great a resistance. The switch
board at Mt. Pleasant was burned
out, while one of the employees was
blinded by it so badly that he has
not yet recovered his sight and it is
possible that his sight may be per-
impaired Another en-
Dloyee was seriously injured by
shock and he is still laid up
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-08-22
FOR REPRESENTATIVE
why not vote for
WILLARD ID. TUCKER of Ithaca
POLITICAL ADVERTISING.
TO MY REPUBLICAN VOTERS
AND FRIENDS.

Owing to the duties of the office
OF county clerk it has been impos-
sible for me to see you and having
received one of the, best and truest
endorsements of my worth and eff
ficiency, as to the discharge of the
duties of County Clerk, from the
Circuit Judge and the members of
Gratiot county Bar, | offer myself as
a candidate for the office of County
Clerk, at the August primaries, sub
ject to your approval, promising you
that if nominated and elected, | shall
be faithful to every trust reposed in
me.
What business man or farmer
would discharge an employee just at
the time when his experience is be-
ginning to be of the most value to
that business, and place in his stead
a new and inexperienced man for no
other reason except that the first man
had held the position long enough?
RICHARD Z. HUGHES.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-08-22
A MUSICAL COMEDY
"Ihe Talk OF the Town" to Be STAGED
by Alma Military Band

The Talk OF the Town" is the title
OF the musical comedy that will be
put on at the Realty opera house.
sept. II and Is, for the benefit Of the
Alma military band Cowan &
Walker, entertainers, who come from
1psilanti, were here last week and
made arrangements with the officers
OF the band association to put ON the
play.
This musical comedy was put ON by
these people at Ithaca during the
early part of last June at Ithaca with
great success. During the past year
they have staged it at Saginaw and
other leading cities of MICHIGAN.
They are also negotiating with an or
ganizatlon at St. Louis to stage the
play there either shortly before or
after it is played here.
In the comedy there are fftv peo-
pie on the stage at one time. The
latest song hits and dances are used
and throughout the entire program
there Is much real comedy WHICH
makes the entertainment one of the
cleverest home talent programs of
the year. Charles Button, the SPOT
light singer at the Vaudette has con-
sented to sing couple of songs.
Many Others of considered talent in
nome productions will lend their aid.
he band members are going after
he work in a way that will make
ne program the success of the sea-
son.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-08-22
SEMI CENTENNIAL
Reunion OF the Scholars Of SlIaS
MOOdy'S School

The reunion of Silas Moody
scholars was held at ST. Louis, Aug
10Th, 1912, in the Christian church.
l his being the fftieth anniversary.
There were present some fifteen or
sixteen of the scholars besides a
large number OF their friends. This
school was opened November 18th.
1862. There were enrolled about
siXty-five scholars in one room. the
school-house being on the same site
that st. Louis ward school now oc-
cupies. Besides the regular singing
school, geography was taught by
singing from Pelton's- outline maps.
and the spelling school was conduct
ed evenings; also the Bible was
opened every morning and closed
with prayer for help each day. At
that time this was the only school
within a radius of four miles.
After dinner, a good program with
hne singing was given; "reminiscences
Of what occurred fifty years ago;
roll call; speeches by Rev. ]. c. Meese
and Rev. Kaufman, and a song. God
be with you till we meet again."
closed the program.
Following are the officers: presi-
dent, Layafette Buchanan; secretary,
Forest Hastings; treasurer, Mrs
Eliab Going.
Several pictures were taken on the
school ground and each departed de-
claring the day well spent
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-08-22
FOR PROSECUTING ATTORNEY
JOHN M. EVERDEN.

A lawyer of twenty-five years ex-
perience, and of mature Judgment.
If he is nominated and elected he will
bring into the office and the people
VIII have the benefit of his experience
and judgment He is always cour-
teous and agreeable to those having
business with him. He will not be an
experiment. We know he is the right
man for the place, and we ask the
voters of the county to give him their
hearty support.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-08-22
Political Advertising
Attention. Voters and Taxpayers.

Prosecuting Attorney Charles Goggin candidate for
the oce Tor second energetic
prosecutor He always ready nyes
gates complaint He has prosecute case
where the evidence justified a prosecution.
That bis record is above
out OF 229 cases prosecuted the people sS He
an prosecutor snd has e
single cent except when necessary the law
only $3.50 has been spent for legal that in
murder against 81 spent his
Mr.. Everden.
Mr. Everden who opposed Goggin has not onv held
the oce OF Prosecuting Attorney held the
oces OF Probate Judge and Circuit as
other minor Offices and has and
fees from the people of this county
vote for Charles H. Goggn not only for compeent
down expenses.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-08-22
FOR COUNTY CLERK.

Hollic ]. Rose of Ashley solicits
&c support of the Republican elect
rs at the August primary.
Mr.. Rose is native Of Gratiot Co..
BORN i'll Washington township in 1884
he was educated in the Waconsta
High school and Central Michigan
Normal at Mt. Pleasant
Mr.. Rose was superintendent~of the
Ashley school four successive years
tn;' a member of the Board of School
Examiners of Gratiot Co.
Your vote for him in the primary
will be appreciated.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-08-22
PoLITICk POL ADVERTISING
FOR JUD OF PROBATE.

The Probate Office is peculiar
office in this one particular That the
efficiency of the work done can only
be told by the test of time. Twenty
years have nearly passed since l left
the office, and no Bill in Chancery,
or any other proceeding at law has
ever been instituted to correct the
work done during my term. Is not
this sufficient guaranty that the of
flee will be safe in my hands for the
four years next ensuing? =
]. LEE POTTS.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-08-22
POLITICAL ADVERTISING
CANDIDATE FOR
RESENTATIVE.

Newell Smith our candidate for
representative on the Republican
ticket has lived in Gratiot county
fifty years, is a successful lawyer and
has had eleven years experience on
the Board OF Supervisors of Gratiot
county, and is as we'll acquainted
with the needs of Gratiot county as
any man can be, and any votes cast
for him at the coming primary will
be cast for the right man.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-08-22
POLITICAL ADVERTISING
FOR JUDGE OF PROBATE.

Do the people of Gratiot county
desire change of judge in the Pro-
bate Court? Is there any cause for
a change? Does twelve years Of
faithful, just and impartial service to
I'll disqualify for further service?
Many other counties of the state
have not thought so, but have contin-
ucd the same judge for twenty years
and upwards.
Enrolled Republican voters do not
sail to attend the primaries, August
x7th. Consider these questions be-
fore you cast your ballot.
ISAAC S. SEAVER.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-08-22

p, when i'll the election booth, that
Alma has i'll Wesley Parr a candidate
for sheriff. In the square opposite
his name on the ticket place an x,
Mr.. Parr will appreciate it, and if
nominated next Tuesday and elected
III November will give the office of
sheriff the same business methods
that have entered into and made
success of his personal interests.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-08-22
Political Advertising
TO the Enrolled Republican Voters -Greetin

TO the Enrolled Republican Voters-Greetng:
Judge Seaver has privilege of voting for him
ON three separate OCCASIONS
First Nov g. 1900 Second Nov 1904 Third Nov 1908
and each occasion he held the office
Of Probate for the full term of four years.
He seeks hin,
the fourth time at the coming November
ting top heavy and turn about only play that the
voters at the coming primaries will afford
Judge Seaver the privilege of voting me- Nov 9th
Respectfully submitted
}. LEE POTTS.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-08-22
FOR REPRESENTATIVE
VOTE FOR ATTORNEY 7. w.
MYERS

Republican primary candidate, a ma.
tive OF Gratiot county, a graduate OF
Ithaca High school, and the Univer
si.y Of Michigan, a practicing lawye.
for the last twelve years, and life
long Republican. He is a progress
sive Republican and stands for clean
politics, economy i'll public affairs, a
square deal and good business ad-
for all the people.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-08-22
FOK COUNTY DRAIN COMMITS.
SIONER.

] desire TO announce at this TIM
shat shall be candidate for seccnc
tenn for the office of drain commits
sioner, subject to the wish OF the Re.
publican voters at the primariee
August 27. Your support and vote
will be appreciated.
+. w. REDMAN.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-08-22
POLITICAL ADVERTISING
ANNOUNCEMENT.

To Ny Fellow Citizens of Gratiot
County:
l announce my candidacy at the
coming primary election upon the
Democratic ticket for the office of
Judge of Probate OF Gratiot County.
| thank you in advance for your con-
siGcration and votes.
JOHN T. MATHEWS.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-08-22
FOR COUNTY TREASURER.

| desire to announce at this time
that shall be candidate for Second
Term for the office OF Treasurer of
Gratiot County, subject to the ap-
proval OF the Republican voters at the
primary election, August 27th.
Your support and vote will be ap-
preciated.
a. p. LANE.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-08-22

WANTED-Places where students.
either boys or girls. may earn part or
ali of their board and room by working.
Address ALBERT P Cook. Secretary,
Alma College.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-08-22
POLITICAL ADVERTISING
ANNOUNCEMENT.

The enrolled Republicans of Alma
as well as those of the various town
ships and villages of Gratiot county
should remember Tuesday. August
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-08-22

Judge Potts of Ithaca, candidate
for Judge of Probate on the Repub-
lican ticket is unique in so far that he
announces himself a candidate on
two tern platform.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-08-22
POLITICAL ADVERTISING
FOR REPRESENTATIVE.

X. 5. Miller of Elwell will appre-
clate your support and vote Tuesday,
August 27, at the primary election.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-08-22

= AT the Primaries next Tuesday
place an X in the ] before the
name of Francis King for State SEN
ator.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-08-22

Second: He needs it because he Is
compelled to get about on crutches,
and unable to do manual labor, but
is competent to do any kind of Of
fee work, especially this line of work,
as he is we'll versed in the workings
of the office.
Your vote will be greatly appre-
ciated
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-08-22
POLITICAL ADVERTISING
ANNOUNCEMENT.
FOR SHERIFF.

John Rush, a lifelong Republican.
will appreciate your votes Tuesday,
August 27.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-08-22
POLITICAL ADVERTISING
BIRD ]. TUCKER,
Republican Candidate for Register of
Deeds

Asks for the support OF the Repub-
Iicans OF Gratiot County for two rea-
sons:
First; He has been resident OF
this county forty years, and has al
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-08-22

AT the Primaries next Tuesday
place an y in the before the
name of Francis King for State SEN
ator.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-08-22
POLITICAL ADVERTISING
FOR COUNTY CLERK.

Fred c. Pernert will appreciate
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-08-22
FOR DRAIN COMMISSIONER.

l hereby announce my candidacy
for Drain Commission r of Gratiot
County, subject to the will of the
voters at the primaries. August 9th.
T. p. POTTER.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-08-22

Every vote counts. Remember the
Importance OF casting your vote next
Tuesday, August eth.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-08-22
POLITICAL ADVERTISING
POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENT.
Francis King of Alma, Republican Candidate
For State Senator for The 25th Senatorial
District of Michigan.

Francis King is man who stands
for Good Roads, Clean Progressive
Politics and the nomination of all State
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-08-22

POLITICAL ADVERTISING
John Rush will make good
Sheriff. Nominate him on the Repub-
lican ticket, August %. X
Dewey County advocate. [volume] (Timber Lake, S.D.) 1910-1913, 1912-02-09
ZIZZ2L4,N EZfZ LEHRHZ|1G
L4LI/XDPY WDGH At cNrZISZE
.SC/7CcL

dian girls making in various fields OF en-
deavor is found in the heritage OF good health
which has come to them from generations OF
heathful ancestors. and the influence OF their
own early training and outdoor life. Particularly
would this explanation account for the splenolo
constitutions possessed by SO many Indian girls
and which have stood them in good stead ~
many exacting vacations, for instance. In nursing
Great numbers OF Indian girls have qualified as
trained nurses and the services OF most OF them
are in constant demand at 500 month
The indian baby, strapped to board or Sc
curely packed in an elongated basket woven for
the purpose, can neither kick nor squirm and this
proves an advantage which is far-reaching In us
effect In later life. Similarly is there no danger
that the child will attempt to walk at an earlier
age than is desirable From earliest childhood
the average Indian girl has been subjected to that
rigorous outdoor life which results in making
them almost perfect physically. For instance,
there may be cited this .aethod followed in giving
an Indian child a bath,-a weekly event. The
mother visits some convenient pool or stream and
the young member Of the household. after being
loosened from her odd cradle, Is placed In shall
low water to kick and splash to her hearts con-
tent. In due course the dripping youngster Is
lifted from the water and instead OF being ten
Derby dried with soft linen, is simply hung to the
bough of some convenient tree. by means OF a
cloth tied around the waist and there dries in the
air and the sunshine while the mother stands by,
looking with approving eyes upon the progress OF
this heroic hardening process.
In the old days the Indian girls accepted at
tender age the traditional lot OF Indian women
that OF pack horse. and it was nothing unusual
in the average Indian camp to see wee girls toll
Ing along with bundles OF wood. etc.. almost an
large as themselves This condition yet obtains
to a considerable extent, although 1t is not SO
universal as formerly. The capacity OF the In
dian girls for hard work. however. finds daily ex
emplincation in every walk OF life which they
have entered. IncideEtly. 1t may be mentioned
that whatever influence civilization may exert up
On the young woman in whose veins courses In
dian blood she never seems to lose that love O.
ornaments and bright colors which characterized
all children OF the wilderness and which the Ia
dian girl will let crop out In her latterday coz
tunes, even though they be fashioned in accord
NEE With the Most conventional modes.
Dewey County advocate. [volume] (Timber Lake, S.D.) 1910-1913, 1912-02-09
Indian Sacred BUILDINGS.

The rock-hewn temples Of Elephan-
ia, in Bombay harbor, which were
visited recently by the king and
queen. numbered six. and four Of them
are nearly complete. They date from
the eighth century A. D. or somewhat
later. The Great Cave. $50 feet above
high-water mark, belongs to class
of sacred buildings very common in
India. 1t is silva temple, fully 100
feet long, the main body being a
square of about go feet. hewn. from
the rock so as to present three open
sides, and supported by six rows Of
stone columns. .
Dewey County advocate. [volume] (Timber Lake, S.D.) 1910-1913, 1912-02-09
Clean Money.

United States Treasurer McClung
has recommended in his annual report
that congress provide additional facili-
ties for exchanging old and defaced
United States paper currency for new.
Asserting that there Is widespread
interest which advocates a cleaner
and more sanitary currency, he says
that the sentiment is laudable one
and should be attainable because the
expense is but trifle compared with
the beneficial results. 1t has been
demonstrated that bacteria attach
themselves readily to paper money,
and there is no doubt that disease is
thus disseminated. Mr.. Meetings.
crusade for clean currency ought to
find prompt and sympathetic response.