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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-02-15

zens their most sacred privileges or
trammels them with difficulty in their
use, is intolerable.
Because of the growing apprecia-
ton of this sentiment, the legisla-
ture in Michigan and legislatures in
other states have improved and are
still improving methods of elevation.
In Michigan at this moment there
exists an extraordinary condition and
occasion which has never been par
alleled. Thousands of voters in both
OF the great political parties, and
many in parties of less magnitude as
well, demand an opportunity to vote
directly upon presidential candidates
If this, which is their right, is with
held at this time there can be no ex-
ercise of it for four years, even if OBJ
tained by legislatures in regular ses-
sion during that time. No candidate,
and no party, should wish TO obtain
a privilege through a minority
Believing fully that it is the right
of the citizens of Michigan, ire
spective of political affiliations, to inn
mediately have a presidential pref
erence primary law, | have decided
to convene the legislature in special
session.
Acting under the authority of Sec
ton VII, Article 6, of the constitu-
ton of the state of Michigan, / here
by call the legislature of the state of
Michigan to meet in extraordinary
session on Monday. the twenty-sixth
day of February, A. d. 1912, at 12
o'clock noon, for the purpose of
enacting a presidential preference
primary law and for the consideration
of such other matters as shall be SUBJ
mitted by special message.
CHASE s. OSBORN,
Governor
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-02-15
T0.REPUBL|CAN NGUBBANQUET TFEB.H
William M Smith of ST. Johns To Be POSTMASTER
Frank Plumley of Vermont To Be
Present

representative will use as his sub
ject, Our National Congress" Den
mis- Award, Clare's congressional as
pirant will be present and respond
to the toast, "The Republican Party
Robert Miller will deliver his famous
address on abraham Lincoln" and
Hon. Kelly s. Searl will answer the
question, Would Washington be a
Republican," Alma will be repre-
sented on the program by one of her
well-known banquet speakers, Hon.
William NJ. Smith of St. Johns has
been secured as toastmaster for the
event; it is a conservative statement
when stated that Mr.. Smith has few
equals in that position. Price of tic
kets S1.00, and every Republican in
Gratiot county is not only invited but
urged to be present. If you have not
already secured your ticket call or
telephone the Record office and re-
servation will be made as you request.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-02-15
enlarge SUGAR PLANT
Capacity Of Alma Sugar Plant To Be
Increased
DUMAs THE SEASON OF 1872
Will Make Alma Plant Capacity Equal That
Of Any In the State

That the summer OF 1912 will be a
busy one for Alma has already been
prophesied The erection of the
$65,OO0 school house, the paving of
Superior and State streets, together
with the prospects of several bust
ness blocks being erected have made
the business outlook look bright for
the year 1912. Now comes the doub-
ling of the capacity of the Alma Sugar
mill as foretold in Detroit dispatch
TO the Saginaw Evening News of re-
cent date, which said. AT a meet
ing OF the board of directors of the
Michigan Sugar Company in the
Union Trust building Friday, it was
decided to double the capacity of the
plant at Alma, at an estimated cost
of about $250O00. The work is to be
started Immediately and it is expected
to have the addition ready for busi-
ness by the coming fall in time to
handle this years crop Of beets This
will increase the total capacity of the
plant to 200 tons OF beets a day and
incrsase the output OF sugar to about
10000 900 pounds a year
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-02-15
'P. ARR. NOT IN FAVOR
with Saginaw Board Of Trade, Who
Request State To Take Over R. r.
KICK ON FREIGHT SERVICE
Money That Should Go Int improvements
6sbbled BY High Finance

The p. NJ X. X. is having troubles
OF its own Judging from the follow
ing dispatch which appeared in state
papers under date of Saginaw, Feb
ruary 10.
Announcement was made today by
the board of trade of a movement
against the Pere Marquette Railroad
company which probably is without
a parallel in the history of railway
operations in this or any other state.
A formal appeal has been made by
the board TO the attorney general Of
the state, Frank C. Kuhn. to take ac-
tion under the laws and constitution
to rescue the Pere Marquette from
its financial difficulties and place it in
shape 20 perform its function as a
common carrier.
The ground for making this extra
ordinary request is that the company
is hopelessly in debt and that its earn
ings are swallowed up in the pay
mcnt Of enormous interest and other
charges which go To high fnanciers
instead of t6 the road in the form OF
betterments and development that
would enable it to properly serve the
transportation needs of lower Mich
igau
The complaint is backed by hnan-
cial, manufacturing and commercial
interests of Saginaw amounting to
many millions Of dollars.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-02-15
PHI PHI BAkQOE |
Given At Wright House Friday Even
Ing, February 9
COLLEGE SPIRIT RAN HIGH
Lester yOn Thurn TOaStmaSter-LarS Hook.
Stad Of 0livet Speaks

On the evening of Friday, February
9, Phi Phi Alpha gave its annual
Lincoln Banquet at the Wright
House At nine clock the members
and guests took their places in the
dining room, which was strikingly
decorated with college and society
pennants. banners and flowers. Land
ner which was heartily enjoyed by
the company. After the inner man
had been satisfied. Toastmaster Lester
Won Thurn 13, took charge and with
few clever stories introduced Joseph
L. Kennedy, representing the Fresh
man class, who i'll a snappy, eloquent
speech discussed Our Future" To
Frank J. Anderson, IA, fell the pleas
ant duty OF toasting The Coed"
In few we'll chosen words he paid a
glowing tribute to the girls OF the
school and the pleasant relations ex-
isting between Philomathean and Phi
Phi Alpha The next speaker was
Lars Hockstad, '12, representing the
Phi Alpha Pi of Olivet, who respond
ed to the toast, Our Fraternity. y
His sketch of the history Of his So
ciety, its splendid record and the
cordial relations existing between
Olivet and Alma and Phi Phi Alpha
and Phi Alpha ri was beyond ques-
tion one of the most appropriate and
thoroughly enjoyable toasts which we
have ever had the privilege of hear
ing. The college Man" was re-
sponded to by Miss Carrie Nelson,
'12, who in an entertaining manner
told some splendid stories and had
some very nice things to say about
the "rah-rah boys" George J. Brill
myer. '13, showed himself perfectly
capable OF handling the subject "The
Humor of Lincoln" in an appropriate
and unique manner William Y. Polly
'12. gave an eloquent and stirring
tribute to alma Mater" as fitting
climax to a splendid program.
Following the toasts Harold V.
Wilcox, IA, read number of tele-
grams from alumni who sent their
greetings to members and guests at
the banquet.
A striking feature OF the affair was
the spirit of loyalty to the college
which permeated all of the toasts.
The banquet was one of the most
thoroughly enjoyed society functions
ever given by the society.
Il -[Almanisn
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-02-15
SPECIAL SESSION Of MICHIGAN LEGISLATURE
Governor Chase Osborn Issues Call For Legislature
Convene At Lansing On Monday,
February 26

Following is the call issued by
Governor Osborn:
Lansing, Mich, Feb. 13.-This is
an era in this country during which
government by the people is bee om-
ing a reality. The tendency is to have
the governmental function exercised
on the part o fthe people as directly
as possible.
This is in obedience to much of
best thought that is applied TO the
solution of problems involved by the
science of government 1t is equally
the result of demand on the part of
the people that their actions shall not
be subject to embarrassing or har-
RAISING scrutiny and that the rights
of those who are living in subordinate
capacity shall not be trespassed upon
or in any manner endangered or sell
hshly directed by those in positions
of strength and influence over them
and about them Any condition that
makes for unfair competition in ex-
ercising the rights of citizenship
causes both oppression and suppress
sion
If this nation and this state, under
God, are to be perpetuated as lands
of liberty where worthy humanity of
all the world shall find asylum and
the assurance of equal rights, there
must be provided the fullest and fair
est means of expression of those
rights. This is necessary if these
rights are to exist at all and TO be in
any sense meaningful.
A state OF mind that relies upon all
the people for the defense of our
country in time of war; that is willing
to sacrifice the lives OF our citizens
without regard to number or value
in the service of the country, and in
peace withholds from all or any citi
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-02-15
MICHIGAN CROP REPORT.
Lansing. Mich, Feb. 6, 191:

Lansing, Mich, Feb. 8, 1912.
In reply TO the question, HAS
wheat during January suffered injury
from any cause?" n correspondents
in the southern counties answer yes
and 243 mo-" IN the central counties
IL answer yes" and LA mo-" in the
northern counties answer yes" and
124 mo- and in the upper peninsula
/ answers 'yes" and 80 mo"
Snow protected wheat in the south
ern counties ~ days; in the central
counties 20; in the northern counties
80; in the upper peninsula 81 and in
the state % days
The average depth of snow on the
18th in the southern counties was
$50 inches; in the central counties
6.7O; in the northern counties 11.S5;
in the upper peninsula 1905, and in
the state 7.73 inches.
On the 31st the average depth III
the southern counties was 7.4S; in the
central counties SIS; in the northern
counties 1915; in the upper peninsula
22.1O, and in the state 1927 inches.
The total number OF bushels of
wheat marketed by farmers in Jan
uary at los Touring mills was 94,976
and at 112 elevators and 10 grain
dealers 350,694, or a total OF 645,670
bushels OF this amount 4S4 ,se9 bush
els were marketed in the southern
four tiers of counties; 13s.690 in the
central counties and 22,111 in the
northern counties and upper penin-
sula The estimated total number OF
bushels of wheat marketed in the six
months, August-January, is s,50O,o00.
Sixty-four mills, elevators and grain
dealers report no wheat marketed IN
January. The average condition of
live stock in the state is reported as
follows, comparison being with stock
in good, healthy and thrifty condition:
horses and swine %, cattle %, and
sheep %
FRED'K c. MARTINDALE,
Secretary of State
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-02-15

Thursday evening. February %, is
the date Of the 1912 Gratiot Co. Re-
publican Club banquet If you have
not already secured your ticket you
better get busy. President of the
club, c. w. Giddings and his able
corps of assistants are busily at work
planning for the best time ever fur
nished the Republicans of Gratiot
county. The banquet will be held at
the Park Place, St. Louis, which is
of itself sufficient to assure an excel
lent and well served menu, while
speakers of national reputation have
been secured to discuss the political
situations as they exist. Among the
speakers already secured is Hon.
Frank Plumbley Vermont, able and
foremost congressional representative
whose subject will be 1912 Repub-
licanism"
Hon. +. II. Dodds, Eleventh Mich.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-02-15
DISEASE OF HONEY BEES.

The United States Department OF
Agriculture calls attention to the fact
that American foul brood has been
found to exist in Gratiot county. The
Department has no means of know
ing how long the disease has existed
in the region, but desires to notify
bee keepers of the trouble and to sug-
gest that. if not already informed-con-
cerning the disease, they inform them
selves at once Very frequent colon
les of bees are destroyed by disease
and the loss is attributed by the bee
keeper to some other cause. Far
merS' Bulletin, No. 442, The Treat
ment of Bee Diseases, gives a de-
scription of the brood diseases and
methods of treatment 1t will be sent
free on request 10 the Secretary OF
Agriculture, Washington, ID. c. At
tention is also called to the fact that
the brood diseases do not at all in
jure honey for human consumption,
so that there need be no fear on the
part Of purchasers of honey
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-02-15
ROTTEN SUGAR BEETS.

\ conservative estimate by one
familiar with the situation says that
10000 tons Of beetS have rotted this
fall and winter in the possession of
the grower while the Alma Sugar Co.
have paid for 100000 tons and on ac-
count of rot have been able TO slice
only $4,000 tons. The beets sliced
have made only 149 pounds OF sugar
to the ton while an average OF 25O
pounds should be maintained to make
profitable cutting for the factory.
The prospects are now good for two
weeks more OF slicing after which the
plant will be cleaned up preparatory
TO getting in shape for the 1913 cut.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-02-15
v. I. JACQUES D. D.
Gave An Interesting Address At Pres.
byterian Church Monday Evening

The people of Alma were given
rare treat last Monday evening in the
way of a Lincoln program. 1t was
given in the Presbyterian church
under the auspices of theFortnightly
Society of that church. Rev. w. T.
Jaquess, d. d., of Trumbull avenue
church of Detroit gave a splendid lee
ture on "The American of Tomor-
row" DIR. Jaquess is one of the most
prominent clergyment in Michigan,
having served as chairman of the
Home Mission Board OF the synod,
is now chairman of the Michigan
Federation of churches and chairman
of the Advisory Board on church
erection of the General Assembly and
Moderator of the Synod of Michigan
DIR. Jaquess is one of the leading men
in the efforts to solve the church
problem of Detroit
After a short preliminary program
of music among which was a splendid
Continued on page 4
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-02-15
MENACE 70 TRAVEL
Broken Rails Resulting From Extreme
Cold Cause Trouble

\ telegram to the state press dated
Lansing, Mich, Feb. 10, said Con
tnued extreme cold weather has
added an element of danger to rail
road travel which is requiring extra
precaution on the part of operators,
according to information received by
Gov. Osborn Thursday afternoon and
transmitted to the state railroad COM
mission. AS a result OF the cold the
steel rails have become so impreg-
mated with frost as TO be extremely
brittle and it is said that there were
$50 breaks on the Michigan Central
between Detroit and Chicago We'd
nesday night and about ia broken
rails on the Pere Marquette between
Detroit and Grand Rapids The rail-
roads are guarding against this danger
by using special road guards and issu-
ing train orders requiring slower
speed at dangerous points. which is
said to explain the great delay in
travel. Inspectors representing the
railroad commission are travelling
over lines comparing the runs made
with copies of dispatcher's orders to
determine whether the train crews
are keeping their running time down
as ordered.
Chairman Glasgow states that di-
rections will be issued to all railroads
to reduce their running time to with
in the safety limits and prohibit any
lost time. In this way it is believed
travel will be made as safe as pos
sible."
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-02-15
COLLEGE FY.A.&Y.W.C.A
In FlourlShing COnditiOn-MuCh Good
Being Accomplished

The cabinet of the Y. NJ. c. A.,
during the past week put up a good
membership campaign, with the result
that the membership is now the larg-
est that il has ever been in the his
tory of the college. The association
now has eighty-hve members, which
includes every college man. EXCEPT
one. A month ago a pamphlet was
issued showing Alma as having sec
ond lowest percentage of member
ship of the colleges of the state, but
she now ranks first and has broken all
previous records for membership,
both in Alma and the other colleges,
that is by percentage. State Secre-
tary Johnson, in addressing the local
association Wednesday evening said
in substance, you men of Alma col
lege can feel proud and congratu-
late yourselves for your splendid
work. You have passed from almost
the lowest round of the state ladder
to the very top" The financial con-
dition is excellent and considerable
fees have been given to the state work
and missions. The membership since
1903 is as follows: 1903 so; 1904 7s;
1905 60; 1906 SIS; 1907 Ga; 1908 81;
1909 55; 1910 So; 1911 55; 1912 IS.
Sixty-hve men are now enrolled in
weekly Bible study classes. The
Sunday meetings are continually gain
ing in interest and attendance 1t is
hoped that the good work will con-
tinue
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-02-15
BUY ANOTHER TEAM
city Council Buys Team For Fire Pur-
poses Of Ed Clark
FIVE YEARS OLD AND BAYS
Blacks Will Be Retained BY City For General
Purpose Use

Last Saturday the city council pur-
chased of Ed. Clark a span of bay
horses weighing 275O pounds, and FIVE
years old, for use in the fire depart
ment The purchase price was $500
The span of blacks which have done
duty since George and Sandy were
sold will be kept by the city and used
as a general purpose team. Driver
Peck will get busy and in a short
time will have the new team thor
oughly broke to their new work.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-02-15

the Bamber farm three miles south
Of Alma recently purchased by Mr.
Wise and this together with his col
lection will give Mr. Fuller the op-
portunity to get plenty of out OF door
life In disposing OF his business Mr..
Fuller has no thought OF leaving
Alma, a fact which will be greatly ap-
preciated by his many friends in Nina
and the surrounding country.
Mr. J. L. Wise, successor TO Mr..
Fuller, came to Alma from Cham
paign Co, Illinois, and purchased the
George +. Sharrar farm just east of
the city and established a dairy which
he closed out last fall Since coming
TO Alma Mr.. Wise has made many
friends all OF whom will be glad to
know that he is going TO enter active
business life in the city.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-02-15
EXPLAINS ITSELF
Lansing, Mich. Feb. Q, ~.

Lansing, Mich. Feb ., '12
J. s. Knoertzer, Alma, Mich.
Sir-With further reference to the
matter OF Union depot facilities al
Alma.
As advised by our secretary by
phone the r. r. companies informed
us at the last hour that they were un-
able TO meet us there at the time set
for the inspection. so it became neces-
sary to postpone the same We re-
GREETED very much to disappoint your
people, and have now fixed the date
of inspection for Tuesday, February
goth, al 100 p. m., when | trust it will
be convenient for all parties inter
ested TO be present.
Respectfully yours,
Mich r. r. Commission,
By G. w. Dickinson, Com.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-02-15
PETITION IN BANKRUPTCY

The Progressive Mercantile Co., of
Shepherd, II. Caplin, manager, has
filed petition in bankruptcy in the
u. 5. court al Bay City A. Tixel OF
Detroit has been appointed receiver
and took possession this morning. 1t
is claimed that there are between so
and 100 creditors and that the liabil-
tiles will reach about $4,000. The
assets have been placed at $2o,ooo
Shepherd Republican.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-02-15
NOTICE TO MEMBERS OF THE
A. o. o. G.

There will be county A. o. o. G..
rally at Ithaca K. P. Hall, February
20, afternoon and evening Supreme
Secretary G. n. Slocum will be pres
ent. Each Atbor is expected to bring
some candidates. Degree work will
be done by Wheeler Arbor degree
team. Each Arbor is expected to
arrange something for afternoon pro-
gram.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-02-15
F|REMEN' 5 DANCE
Tuesday Evening, February 22, Alma'S
Fire Department Gives Annual Ball

The Nina fire department hold
their annual dance Thursday evening,
February 22. Davis Bros. six-picce
orchestra will furnish music. Alma
has one OF the best fire departments
in the state and our citizens should
and undoubtedly will respond literally
to the requests Of the ticket sellers.
Save the evening of February % for
the 6remcn's ball
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-02-15
SELLS HIS BUSINESS
Alderman ]. Z. Fuller Sells Harness
Shop to J. [. Wise
CAVE POSSESSION THURSDAY
Mr.. Fuller to Spend Summer Months Taking a
Much Needed Rest

Alderman Jesse +. Fuller OF the
first ward has sold his harness shop
and stock to Mr. ]. L. Wise of this
city and gave possession last Thurs
day Mr. Fuller came 10 Alma ten
years ago and purchased the business
of Charles Morden and by hard work
and courteous treatment has built up
a business in his line second to none
in this part of the state In selling
out Mr. Fuller takes in part payment
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-02-15

The report given by the Y. w. C.
A. last Friday morning shows that
the association is very strong this
year. All girls in Wright Hall are
members and the association has a
larger percentage of membership
than ever before At present the
association has seventy-three mem
bers The state pledge is larger this
year than ever Membership from
1903 is as follows 1908, 81; 1904, 81
1905. So; 1907, 43; 1908, Sc; 1909, &c
1910, II; 1911, 10; 1912, 73. The Bible
classes are exceptionally we'll attend
ed
Il Almanian
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-02-15
FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

The following temperatures, all be-
low zero, were reported last Saturday
morning. This is certainly record
breaker for Michigan:
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-02-15
ANNUAL MEETING.

The annual meeting of the Alma
Board OF Trade will be held at the
City Hall on Tuesday evening, Feb
ruary 27th, 1912, at 500 o'clock, p m
for the election OF twelve directors
and for such other business as may
properly be transacted.
w. A. BAHLKE, Pres.
G.. Archie Brown returned Tuesday
from a few days visit in Detroit.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-02-15

The City Council met in regular
session Tuesday evening Of this week.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-02-15
PE|OSKEY WANTS HIN
Rev. G. v. Bates, Formerly Of This
City, Receives Call

Rev. Geo. Bates, OF Stanton, Mich.
who was in Petosky recently and
preached at the Baptist church, has
been extended call to become pas
tor of the Parr Memorial Baptist
church, in this city and will undoubt-
edly accept He will probably not
leave Stanton until spring.
The young ladies club will meet on
Saturday evening with Miss Violet
Sandie at her home on Park avenue
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-02-15

Miss Florence Strong is the guest
OF St. Johns friends this week.
The Washington herald., 1912-10-01
ALDERMEN CHANGE
STREET PAvING c
Special Meeting Of Alexandria Board
Repeats the Ordinance Regarding
Surfacing in Cameron Street.
PROPERTY OWNERS PAY PART

Alexandria, Va, Sept. 3o.-At spe'
cial meeting of the board of aldermen
at o'clock this afternoon the ordi'
nance providing for a thirty-seven-
foot macadam roadway in the square
in Cameron Street between Washing
ton and st. Asaph Streets, was repealed,
at the request of the property owners
and another ordinance was passed sub
stituting macadam block and making
the roadway thirty-nine instead OF
thirty-seven feet.
The property owners agre to pay
s1.75 a foot for their part of the cost
of work, and the ordinance carries
with 1t an appropriation of s2,75o for
the work on the part of the city.
Alderman Ogden, chairman of the
street committee, explained that prop
erty owners in this square already
have signed for the construction OF 321
feet of the roadway. and the signature
for 247 feet would be sufficient to war
rant the work. He added that the re-
mainder of the property owners are
expected to come in before the starting
OF the work.
A special meeting of the common
council will be called this week for the
purpose of acting on the ordinance in
order that the work may be proceeded
before winter.