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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-12-12

SUMNER CAMP N. N.
Present Frank Tucker With Purse
Elect officers

Sumner Camp, No 1O49, Modern
Woodmen, met Wednesday evening,
Dec. 4, and after the general busi-
ness the following officers were
elected:
Past Consul-Jesse Barger.
Consul-Chas. Boothe.
Banker--L. NJ. Forquer.
Clerk-Elmore Eyey.
Escort-Sid Evey
Watchman-Vance Woodward
Sentry-Austin Lang.
Physician-F. J. Graham.
State Deputy +. A. Fear of Cad
lilac was elected as installing officer.
1t being on the eve OF the depart
urc OF Frank Tucker for his new
home in Ithaca, the lodge presented
him with a purse of SIS, to show their
appreciation of his endeavors to make
the order successful and also to show
their sympathy for his misfortune in
having his leg broken.
In response Mr. Tucker said he APP
preciated the SIS more than the thou
sand that would have come if the ac-
cident had proven fatal.
An unusually large number were
present and the men brought and
served fine supper.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-12-12

President, II. c. Moore, OF the State
Savings Bank; Vice President Wade
/. Frost, of the college; Secretary,
Helen B. Cook, college librarian; and
Treasurer, J. 5. Knoertzer, Of the FIRST
State Bank.
The "Rose Maiden was the first
great masterpiece TO be studied by
the club at their weekly meetings.
After the holidays the famous cantata,
Elijah by Mendelssohn, will be the
basis Of study. This masterpiece will
be presented some time in the early
spring.
An immense platform was erected
by "Bo5" Fredericks for the occa-
sion, which held the singers OF the
club, and orchestra, the chorus SUR
rounded the orchestra, while the four
soloists occupied the small platform
in front Of the stage.
The work of the soloists was es-
pecially interesting.
Mr. Edward Walker, tenor and
Mr. Charles S Wengerd, baritone are
both from Chicago, and pleased the
audience with their rich mellow voices
and their splendid expression
Mime. Iva Bigelow Weaver, sopra-
no also from Chicago, with her splen
did lyric voice was a rare treat to
the music lovers of Alma. Miss Har-
riett McGreaham, contralto, head of
the music department of the Alma
High school was beyond doubt the
most pleasing soloist of the evening
Her full round tones, her splendid
range, artistic Interpretation and her
pleasing manner won for her the en-
thusiastic commentator of all her
hearers
The orchestra was the largest that
Alma has ever had. The work of
Alvin Lester Barton, concert master,
especially deserves commendation as
does w. J. Melchers of the Union
Telephone Company, who played the
cello in a masterful manner,
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-12-12
W.A BAHLKE GAVE $500
No Saginaw Contribution Of Any Size
to Wilson Fund

a Washington dispatch TO the sag
inaw Courier-Herald under date of
Dec. ;, said: "Thirty-siX residents of
Michigan gave $7,O65 toward hnanc-
ing Woodrow Wilson's campaign.
The final report does not give the
names Of the Michigan persons who
contributed less than $100
In the list which followed is the
name OF our well-known citizen, w.
\. Bahlke, who as we all know gave
unstiutiugly OF both time and energy
in behalf of the entire Democratic
ticket and now with the required pub
LEGATION Of doners to campaign funds
he appears among the largest givers
financially in Michigan. The list is
a follows:
The largest contributors from De-
troit are: Sidney r. Miller, $500; Dam
icl J. Campau, $500; H. A. Douglas,
$3.50; S L. Smith, 5000; Henry Rus
sell, $500.
Other Michigan contributors are:
L. O. Wood, Flint, $500; William A.
Bahlke, Alma, 5000; Dudley +. Wa
tcrs, Grand Rapids, $500; William A.
Comstock, Alpena, $500; Richard
Waldron, Jackson, 5000; w. F. Nc
Knight Grand Rapids, $500; Charles
A. Phelps, Grand Rapids, $50; John
Strong, South lockwood; James T.
McAllister, Grand Rapids; Geo. P.
Hummer Grand Rapids; Thad B.
Preston, Ionia; John w. Black,
Houghton; J. ]. Cleary Escanaba;
W. L. Churchill Bay City; Mrs. Dud-
ley Z. Waters, Grand Rapids; Mrs.
Mary E Hills, Grand Rapids; DR..
Charles S. Hazeltine, Grand Rapids;
W. L. McManus, Jr, Petoskey; VIM.
Springer, Port Huron; F. D. Bauer,
Flint; John II. Burke, Kalamazoo;
Fred /. Richardson, Alpena, and A.
z. Stevenson, Port Huron, $1Oo each"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-12-12

in the parlors Of the church last Mon
day evening, December 0. About
seventy-hve OF the prominent men Of
orr neighboring city were present
SO satisfying was the menu and so
inspiring the after dinner oratory that
every man stayed until almost one
O'Clock in the morning in order to be
in at the end Rev J. O. Durfey,
pastor of the church, acted as toast
master. and thoroughly pleased the
company by his wit and his wisdom
Vocal music sandwiched the respon-
ses, which were six in number. +.
K. Baylis, the new secretary OF the
Gratiot county Y. NJ. c. A., made Il
most favorable impression by his ad-
dress on The Child The Boy, The
Man He is certainly the right man
to look after the boys Of the county.
John Anderson, Of the Alma college
School Of Music, delighted the com
pany with his singing President
Blaisdell, Of Alma college, spoke cn
"The Church and the Community" "
giving an address designed to sug-
gest to the men Of the class many
things that they can do by working
together to make their city and coun-
ty and state better places in which
to live.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-12-12
WANT DEAL SET ASIDE.
Companies Victims of Frenzied
Finance.

a dispatch to the Saginaw Evening
News dated Lansing. Dec. 6, said:
"The Consolidated Light & Power
company and the Chippewa Construc-
ton company were victims of fren-
zied finance Of the worst sort, if rep
resentatives of the bondholders and
creditors are right in their conten-
tions.
"The two companies are now in the
hands of the Detroit Trust company
as receiver. The bondholders and
creditors are seeking to nullify the
deal whereby several Detroiters sold
the company some land and options
for $195,OOO in bonds
The John X. Roblee & Sons COM
pany, creditors TO the amount OF
$4,000 and ex-senator a. ]. Doherty.
who represents holders of sos, 900
worth of bonds. appeared before the
commission and Attorney General
Wykcs Thursday and asked that the
deal be set aside
The Consolidated Light & Power
company operates in Alma, Clare,
Mt Pleasant and Midland and few
small villages. Although authorized
to raise S50OO0O by the sale of bonds
a few months ago, the company was
unable to pay its obligations and was
forced into the hands OF a receiver"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-12-12
SCHOOL HAPPENINGS
Edited by William Brewbaker anc
Elaine Losey.

Edited by William Brewbaker and
EIaine Losey.
The Lambda Sigma held their first
meeting Monday night and elected the
following officers: President, Rose
Judge; Vice-President, Mary Mallory
Secretary, Evelleen Remey; Treas
urer( Nina Montigel
Bertha Hubbel visited school last
Tuesday.
Mr.. a. NJ Brown OF Vestaburg
visited school last Tuesday
The annual conference meeting OF
the State Y. NJ. c. A. was held at
Grand Rapids during Thanksgiving
week. Three boys from Alma at
tended the conference; Donald Smith
representing the Methodist church,
Malcolm Smith the Presbyterian and
Donald Blaisdell the High school.
Tuesday morning each of these boys
gave the high school a report OF what
they had seen and done during the
conference.
Basket ball practice has began and
prospects are very bright for a win
ming team this year, although most
OF the material is new.
Reverend Jackson visited school
last week.
Wealthy Graina is back in school
after long absence because of sick
ness.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-12-12
new LIGHTING SYSTEM
Mayor MOntlgel Pulled the Switch at
$50 p. IN. Dec. 4

Alma the progressive city of Cent
raj Michigan took a long stride ior-
ward last week Wednesday evening
when at ten minutes to seven o'clock
Mayor ]. NJ. Montigel closed the
switch at the city hall that caused the
electric fluid to shoot through the
new boulevard lighting system re-
Gently installed on Superior and State
streets. The system installed is the
latest in street illumination and pre-
cents beautiful appearance. Sixty
one posts each are mounted with
three large globes containing 60
power tungsten lamp and distributed
along Superior street from Wright
avenue on the west to the race
bridge on the east and on State street
from Superior to the Ann Arbor X.
r. tracks on the south converts that
portion Of our city from night to day
and produce results equal to the
"Great White Way"
The system is connected up to the
Consolidated Electric Light & Power
Company and the perfect work OF in
stallation which was done by a. l..
Hutchinson Of this city was shown
at the time the light was first turn
ed on. Mr.. Hutchinson is deserving
of credit for the manner in which the
lamps responded to the current when
the switch was first closed. The
wires for the system nearly 5000 feet,
are enclosed in conduits laid between
the sidewalk and curb and the switch
es are so arranged that the lights on
the north side of the street can be
turned off and those on the so h left
burning, or the above procedne re-
yer ed if desired The system is one
OF which the citizens Of Alma can well
feel proud.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-12-12
ALMA GRAIN : LbR 60. SELLS LUMBER DEPT
Gerber and Burns Now in Possession New Owners Solid
Business Men of Michigan. Have Lumber Interests
at Fremont Grant and Sparta. Will Stock
Alma Yard at Once.

provements are completed and the
yard stocked there will not be a piece
or pile of lumber exposed to the in
clemency of the weather.
The company secure all the land
formerly used by the Tucker & Han
nah company and more recently by
the Alma Grain & Lumber Company,
this includes all land and buildings
on the property bounded by State
street on the west to the river and a.
A. r. r. tracks on the west and north.
The Home Lumber and Fuel Com
pany have made their investment here
impressed with the progressive spirit
of the community and believing in
the future growth of Alma, have deci-
ded to make an improvement here
that will be commensurate not only
with the present but the future needs
of the community.
The stockholders OF the Home Fuel
& Lumber Company are among the
heaviest dealers in lumber in the state
They are now operating large yards
in western Michigan cities and buy
ing in quantities sufficiently large to
get the lowest net price and largest
cash discounts will be in shape to put
Alma on the map in the future for
all users of building supplies be he
contractor or individual user. The
Record joins with our citizens gene
rally in extending 10 the Home Fuel
& Lumber Company and especially to
the resident manager, Mr.. Harry Ger
Der cordial welcome to our city.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-12-12

Last week Thursday papers chang
ed hands by which the ownership of
the lumber department of the Alma
Grain & Lumber Company passed in
10 the hands of Messers Gerber &
Burns Of Fremont. Messrs. Gerber
4 Burns are rated among the heavy
humber dealers OF western Michigan
with yards located at Fremont, Spar
ia and Grant and come to Alma with
the intention OF giving the citizens of
Gratiot county what they have long
needed an up-to-date, thoroughly and
completely equipped and stocked lum-
Der yard.
The plant will be operated under
the name of the Home Lumber and
Fuel Company with Mr. Harry Ger
Der as local manager. Mr. Gerber is
secretary and treasurer of the COM
pany and with his family will make
this city his home In addition to
the lumber yards the company will
handle a complete line of mason sup
plies, including brick, cement and
lime, also sewer and drain tile.
The boiler room to the old planning
mill will be removed and a driveway
constructed from the Woodwarth
avenue entrance OF the building for
nerly used as a planning mill through
to State street and the building used
for lumber storage. The company
will also at once commence the cree
sion OF shed between the two side
tracks on the north for storing piece
stuff When the contemplated i'm
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-12-12
CHANGE MANAGERS.

Mr.. +. D. Let's of Battle Creek
Mich, has been appointed manager
of the Western Union Telegraph
company in this city, in place OF L.
w. Race, resigned, who will remain
with the railroad company.
Mr.. Let's has had over twenty
years experience as telegrapher,
during which time he has been en-
ployed in some of the most import
ant offices in the country and there
fore feels confident that he can render
the people of Alma first class service.
The new manager will move his fam
lily here in the spring and make Alma
their permanent home.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-12-12

inches in length, feed table As inches
from the floor. The weight of the
machine including the engine and all
accessories is only 1900 pounds. In
construction the heavy steel channel
frame and compact power parts make
it a superior mechanical design
The capacity of this press is linn
tied only to the ability Of the opera
tors in getting the hay to it. The
normal capacity would range from 80
to As tons per day
Experienced hay press operators
who have observed this machine in
the tests have without exception pro-
nounced it the very best and most
complete machine on the market to-
day. The company is making ar
rangcments to push the machine ex-
tensively the forthcoming year, and il
IS in position to meet competition IN
any part of the world, on quality and
price
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-12-12
CHRISTMAS GIFTS
Should Be Correctly Addressed and
Have Return Card on Package.

Every Christmas, $4,000 or more
people fail to receive gifts sent them
through the mails-and all because
the senders don't exercise ordinary
care in addressing parcels.
To obviate this Christmas disap-
pointment, Postmaster General Hitch
cock today issued an appeal to the
public to cooperate with the depart
ment in making sure that all address
es on packages are correct and that
the sender's name is put in the upper
left hand corner. Last year all re-
cords for missent packages were bro
ken-37,5OO gifts going to the dead
letter office.
The postmaster general has also
directed that all letters received at
any postoffce addressed to Santa
Claus" shall be turned over to local
charitable institutions
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-12-12
WRESTLING MATCH
At Realty Opera House Tuesday Even
ing Dec. IL

Arrangements have been made for
a wrestling match for Tuesday even
ing December II, between Farmer
Watson OF Owosso and Farmer Rice
Of Port Huron. The winner must Sc
cure two out OF three falls to the
finish, purse of $35OO and side bet
of $4,000 has been posted for the
event, Four good preliminaries will
precede the event and a preliminary
between each fall. Admission 25 and
so cents.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-12-12

Much credit is due Prof. Veatch,
the musical director of the college,
for bringing about this delightful mu-
steal treat, for it was his efforts that
secured the organization of the club
and his leadership that made the af-
fair so perfect and pleasing in every
detail.
Events OF this kind are means Of
education and development to those
who take part as we'll as a credit TO
both the city and the college where
held.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-12-12
DEATH OF PIONEER.

Mrs. Henry Post was born in Oak
land county in 1912 and moved to
Gratiot county in 1865, settling in
Pine River township, Nov. 20, 1912.
She died from a stroke Of paralysis
at the home of her son Otis Post Of
Fore,t Hill. Funeral services were
held from the Forest Hill church and
were in charge of Rev. Noffzigger,
burial in Wright cemetery.
Besides hosts of friends the deceas-
ed two sons Messrs Elmer and Otis
Post Of Forest Hill and her husband
to mourn her death.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-12-12
ACCEPTS TWO-CENT FARE LAW
Upper Peninsula Railroad Comes Un-
der the Statute.

Chairman c. l. Glasgow OF the
state railroad commission has been
notified that the Minneapolis, St Paul
& Sault Ste Marie railroad is willing
to comply with the provisions of the
law passed by the last regular ses-
sion Of the legislature requiring upper
peninsula roads to carry passengers
for two cents per mile
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-12-12

The Little Giant Hay Press Co. are
employing full force of men having
taken on sixty additional workmen
last week. Their November sales
show a distinct gain over all pre-
vious months, especially in proportions
to their correspondence.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-12-12
BANQUET AT ITHACA.

The Men's Class OF the Ithaca
Presbyterian church gave a banquet
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-12-12

Brock Heating Drums, new at $3.9s
each. Berman Bros, Redman Block.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-12-12

A daughter, Pauline was born to
Mr.. and Mrs. William Holzheuer, Jr.
OF Grover street last Thursday.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-08-05
7. R. COMES BACK
Once More Colonel Roosevelt
Is in Chicago
Seeking a Nomination for the
Presidency.
Ic DECEIVED WITu nurrnc
is RECEIVED WITH CHEERS
Bull Moose Delegates Follow
Him to Headquarters.
Crowd Blocks Street in Front
of the Procession.

Chicago, Aug. 5.-CcIonel Theodore
Roosevelt arrived at 1888 a. IN. He
was given an enthusiastic welcome and
hurried to headquarters in the Congress
hotel The crowd cheered as the colo
mel stepped from the train. He was
received by a delegation of progressives
Governor Hiram w Johnson of Cali
fornia.
The crowd massed in front of the
station waved bandana handkerchiefs
as the party entered automobiles and
a chorus of cheers was merged in the
blare of a brass band when the trip
across the city was begun. The streets
along the route were lined with crowds
and as the colonel swept past cheer
after cheer was raised.
The delegations formed in process
sion and followed their chief to the
national headquarters. In front of the
and for time the street was blocked.
Colonel Roosevelt stood up in the auto
mobile and spoke briefly.
Then a path through the crowd hav-
ing been made he hurried to head
quarters and soon was in the thick OF
conference with his aides.
His First Speech.
Standing in his automobile in front Of
the hotel Colonel Roosevelt said:
Il am very pleased to be with you in
Chicago again and this time at the
birth of party. not at the death OF
one 1 am convinced that the people
will no. stand for the convention Of
seven weeks ago especially as it was
against the interests of the people By
November the men nominated at that
convention will not be a factor in the
race. The days of the corrupt political
boss and the crooked f1nancier who
stands behind the boss and the news
paper owned by the boss and financier,
are over.
THE channels of information have
been choked by the opponents of popu-
lar government in the effort to prevent
the people from finding out what we
stand for intend to see that the facts
are known, and that the people find out
what this movement really is and de-
eide for themselves what their govern
ment shall be-
Those of you who wish to investi-
gate the mortgage on the Chicago
Herald can find why the channels of
information have been choked by the
opponents of the people"
Vice President Talk
With the arrival of Colonel Roosevelt.
the talk of Governor johnson of Cali
1ornla, for vice president received new
impetus: colonel Roosevelt. it was said.
regarded Governor johnson as a great
campaigner and while the party might
not need his added strength on the
ticket in California his services would
be invaluable elsewhere.
Governor johnson continued to main
tain an entirely neutral attitude. He
told his friends he was anxious TO do
what ever was thought best for the
party. Both Colonel Roosevelt and
Governor johnson are said to have
gwen hrst consideration to the advis-
ability of naming a southern Democrar
for second place in the hope of winnine
votes in that section. Leaders IL is said
have not been able to agree unon .
southern man and there was a strong
would be chosen.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-08-05
TROUBLE HAS STARTED.
Contesting Delegations From the South
at Bull Moose Convention.

Chicago, Aug. 5.-The provisional
National Progressive committee met
today to dispose of the contested dele
gate cases. Two of the cases involved
the troublesome negro question and it
was said some of the committeeman
were anxious to place the matter
briefly before Colonel Roosevelt prior
to vote.
In the Florida cases sort of COM
promise was reached. The socalled
lily white delegates headed by H. L.
Anderson, provisional national COM
mitteeman from the state, were seated
in the convention as the regularly
chosen representatives. The contest
ing delegates headed by c. H. Alston
a negro, were invited to sit in the con-
vention as supplemental delegates, but
without a vote.
Aston and the other negroes, five
in all, declared that under no circum-
stances would they abide bv the com
promise" decision of the committee.
The negroes when they heard the
decision stripped the Roosevelt badges
from their lapels and held an indigna-
ton meeting. Later they said they
would lay their case before the creden-
tials committee of the convention when
it is appointed. Following this case
the committee took up the Mississippi
contests also made by negroes, and the
Ohio cases, which merely involved a
local fight in Cincinanti.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-08-05
FOUR NEICHBORS.
They're All Candidates for District
Judge and Live in Emporia.

<Emporia, Kan. Aug. 5.-One of the
bitterest fights in the history of the
Fifth judicial district politics is being
waged here between the various can
didates for the office of district judge.
For the last two weeks the newspapers
have been filled with controversies and
criticisms in defense of the various
candidates.
In the Republican party the contest
is between Judge l. B. Kellogg and
F. A. Nickel of Emporia. Mr.. Meckel
is the present judge and is running for
third term. His opponents are us
ing this as a political weapon.
Neither candidate seems to have ain
advantage.
Judge w. T. McCarty and w. c.
Harris are the opposing Democrats II
is believed that Judge McCarty will
easily receive the nomination owing to
his experience and extreme popularity.
His friends expect him to receive an
overwhelming majority in Lyon
county.
A peculiar coincidence is the fact
that all four candidates live within
two blocks of each other in Emporia
and all are residents of the same ward.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-08-05

Weather Forecast for Kansas.
Generally fair tonight and Tuesday.