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The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1913-08-14

AAHtdou Y presence,
Jacob blessed him. In the sznse OF
asking the Divine blessing Upon him
Thus the family Of Jacob. now called
by their new name. Israel, became
firmly established 10 Egypt jacob
lived sen teen years thereafter, dur
ing which sob and his people. the
Ksraeiites, weroA favor with Pharaoh
and the EgyptlansAN
Our lesson relates SWeciaily TO Gods
willingness and ability to make an the
experiences OF His people work out for
their good This naturally suggests
that we inquire IN what way Jacobs
life experiences were ia bis welfare.
The Scriptures declare. Jacob have /
loved; Esau have ] hated flowed less1 E"
Gods 1--we should be distinctly seen
manifested In some way. In making all
things work for good to Jacob and his
family The question IS. How3 Can
we see how Divine favor operated for
the welfare Of Jacob and his famllyl
How Did God Bless Israeli
Jacob. having become heir OF the great
Abrahamlc Promise I'm thy Seed shall
all the families Of the earth be bless
cd, straightway seems to have gotten
into trouble. He aed from home, leav
ing everything to Esau. He served his
uncle Laban for seven years, that he
might have Rachel for his wife. But
Providence permitted him to be cheat
ed, and he was Obliged to serve seven
years more for her Time and again
Laban changed his wages. endeavor
ing to get the best Of him. Thus Jacob
was thrown into competition with his
uncle. to protect his own interests.
Finally. with the fruit Of many years.
toll. he returned to Canaan. fearful Of
Bsau. whom he placated with a rich
present Later, be lost bis wife and
was bereft Of Joseph. his beloved SON.
Then came the famine. the recovery Of
Joseph. aud the incidents Of tOday's
lesson. Later on. that very move into
Egypt appeared to have been disas-
hOus, for the Egyptians enslaved the
~Israeiites.
Finally they were delivered, only to
have trying experiences IN the wilder
ness for forty years. Then It was a
gradual matter to get possession Of
Canaan. Then they had wars, pestl
lences, famines. captivitles, rebellion,
until they were carried away to Baby
ION. Later on. a few returned BY
and by. Jesus came. and was repudlated
BY all except a few. Then God repndi
ated the nation. Gradually trouble and
enarchy came upon them. until as a
nation they went to Hades-natiOnally
they fell asleep. They have been asleep
FOR more than eighteen centuries. while
personally they have been perseesitei
in many nations.
10 understand how Gods blessing
was identified with IUrael's expert
ences. We must glance at the expert
onces Of other nations. and then look
also into the future Egypt, Asayria.
Phiistia ana other nations which
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1913-08-14

pointing forward 10 q future day Of.
blessing and prosperity.
The trying experiences Of Israel
tended also 70 develop noble charac-
tors. strong 20 faith and i5yal 30 the.
core. 81. Paul e6umerates some Of
these. This selecting process conun
ned down to Jesus time, and found 9
glorious company. though small. God
found the people sc sought These
faithful ones Of Israel are the onea FOR
whom an rhinea worked together Tor
good The tme So near. We believe
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dourished % To-
rael's dny have e.
ther been merged
with other peoples
o. blOtted out BY
natural processes.
But Israel exists
even though na
tionally in Hadea
8heoi. awaiting q
national awaken
Ing and reaurrec
don That awaken
ing "a already
arOusing dry bones
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business. and would
keep themselves
separate from the
Hebrews. Thus the
land OF Goshen
would be almost
AXE a Separate
country from
Egypt.
Jacob at this time
was one hundred
and thirty wears
old aud quite fee
bic. Brought into
nAmuma
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ALL THINGS WORK FOR GOOD
10 THEM.

|UWH"N
Genesis 46i28-q7i3t--june rs.
no them ihai lore cod az itinos icort a..
0eftcf f0f good. Romans e1g
~ @ Jacob and an his family left
Canaan, che Land Of Promise,
O and at the initiation Of Pha-
raoh through Joseph. they 10.
Gated N the land Of Goshen suitable
to their business. which was that OF
berdsmen and shepherds Joseph went
IN bis chariot TO Goshen, and there met
bis father Jacob. whom he had not
seer Tor many years{ and Joseph wept
Then came The official presentation
Of Jacob and ne family to Phnraoh
Joseph was careful that they should
make no mistake. lie therefore let the
king clearly know that their oceupa
zion war that Of shepherds and herds
men; for the Egyptians desplsed that
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Try Perfection Blue Flame
Cook Stove. That's Com
fort. Barry Hardware Co.
Alma record., 1913-07-03

The first matinee of the Alma-St.
Louis Driving club was held on the
Alma record., 1913-07-03

old Whitney course last Thursday
afternoon. Owing to the unseasoned
condition Of the track very few sur
prises in the way of time occurred
Some of the horses gave creditable
exhibitions and after more schooling
will be capable of competing on
faster circuits. All the Alma horses
kept up to their previous records.
The Alma-St. Louis Driving club
is consolidation of the two city as
sociations. Plans to make this a per-
manent organization were furthered
at recent meeting of representatives
from both cities and the following
officers were elected: VIM Cushing,
president; Bert Eckert, vice president
and treasurer; Royal Hyde. secretary.
W. D. Adams of Greenville, an ex-
perienced starter, in speaking of Gra-
tiot county possibilities in the horse
business said: "Gratiot county is Sec
ond to no district except Detroit for
good horses" The only reason for
this, as mentioned by the Greenville
starter, is that more money is afoat
in the Detroit circuit
Alma record., 1913-07-03

and River avenue be referred to the
Water Board.
Motion carried
On motion OF Alderman Peery
supported by Alderman Fraker, that
the Clerk be instructed to issue order
for $2596 for east six feet Of Presby-
terian church property decided to the
city.
Which vote was as follows:
Yeas - Aldermen Peery, Cook
Ward, Kehn, and Fraker
On motion OF Alderman Peery
supported by Alderman Cook, that
the petition for sidewalk on East
side of lots / and 2, block IL, be re-
ferred to the Street Committee.
Motion carried.
On motion of Alderman Ward, sup
ported by Alderman Cook, that the
bond of J. A. Mann as principal and
Geo. l.. Sharrar and Maynard Prin-
gle as sureties, be approved
Motion carried.
On motion of Alderman Cook, sup
ported by Alderman Peery, that the
petition for sewer on State street be
received.
Motion carried.
On motion Of Alderman Cook, sup
ported by Alderman Peery, that the
Clerk be instructed to advertise for
paving bids for July %, 1913, and
have twenty-five copies of the speci-
ications printed.
Motion carried.
On motion of Alderman Peery
supported by Alderman Cook, that
the city of Alma pay the cost OF
paving all street and alley crossings
and also per cent OF cost of paving
according to frontages, and that 81
per cent thereof be paid by the
owners of property abutting upon
streets to be paid by the owner OF
property to be paved.
Which vote was as follows:
Yeas - Aldermen Peery. Cook
Ward, Kehn, and Fraker
Mayor Montigel appoints as special
assessors, +. !. Clark, p. NJ. Smith
and d. O. Sharrar.
On motion the appointment was
confirmed.
Alderman Cook offers the follow
| ing resolution and moves its adop-
ton, supported by Alderman Ward
Whereas, at a session of the City
Council held at the City Hall on
June 10th, 1913, it was determined
that certain parts of streets and ave-
nues in said city be paved according
to plans and estimates on file with
the City Clerk; and,
Whereas, due notice of such deter
mination and Of the plans and esti-
mates of such improvement being on
file with the City Clerk, and of op-
portunity to hear objections to such
Improvement, having been given, al
Alma record., 1913-07-03
GOOD ADVER Using.

The Ladies Home Journal, the mag
azine with a circulation covering the
entire civilized earth, in a recent is
sue had the following story Of the
work done by the Alma Civic I'M
provement League. The author of the
article is not known TO this office but
whoever he or she may be. the City
of Alma and the members of the Civ
ic Improvement League have receiv-
ed a valuable piece of advertising.
The article says
an Alma, Michigan, the Civic I'M
provement League saw it's city's
needs and straightway set itself to
meet them. There are but sixty-fve
active members and their first work
was to place covered galvanized-iron
cans for waste paper and refuse at
the street corners, at the station and
in the park.
A chairman is appointed in each
ward to see that the alleys and va
cant lots are kept clean, and in the
spring and autumn there is held what
are called cleanup days" On these
days teams draw all the refuse that
is placed in the alleys to the dump
ground.
Trees have been planted and shrub
berry set out in many unsightly pla-
.ces, thus converting them into pleas
ant spots Around the station lawn
roses and honeysuckle have beer
planted, thus cheering many weary
traveller and adding beauty to the lit
tie city.
The women founded and maintain
ed a public reading-room for men anC
boys. On the tables are the morning
and evening papers and thirty of tht
best magazines. On the shelves arr
about five hundred books. This room
is maintained at cost of about si'
hundred dollars year A sanitary
drinking fountain has been placed a
the City Hall corner. The first thre,
years this work was carried on b,
contributions solicited by the citizens
but when the city council saw hov
businesslike the work was being don
they asked the league to take charg
of the street sprinkling. This ha
been a great help to the league, sine
they make good profit on this worl
The caretaker of the reading-roon
does the collecting for the sprinkling
but the donations are collected b,
the ward chairman each quarter. TIL
offerings are given very freely; TIL
league has never been without fund
and all bills are met promptly"
Alma record., 1913-07-03
COMMENCEMENT WEEK
Continued from page l /

bat was handled in an attractive and
unique manner. Mr. Smith said in
part: Stamps are meager and of
little Importance especially after can
collation.. But, however, even they
are object lessons to us all and par
ticularly to those who are gradual
ing this year. The cancelled stamp
is the mark OF approval and we can
learn a lesson If we pause and con-
slider. The cancelled stamp has full
filled its purpose and performed an
obligation. Do we live up to our OBJ
legations as perfectly as the can
celled stamp? If we do, then our
duties and obligations are being full
filled according to the idea OF the
Creator"
Superintendent Ellsworth's remarks
on Il Should Worry" received the
hearty applause of every alumnus
present. Superintendent Ellsworth
said that he saw no cause why he
should worry. THE school is in the
best running order that it has ever
been" he stated The quality of
WOrk done DOtn Dy the teachers ana
the pupils is the kind that counts" :"
Prof. Ellsworth said 81 should not
worry when such an educational
fervor inhabts our community and
when the affairs of the school are
controlled and managed by such a
board"
Paul Cash was next called upon
by Toastmaster Johnson to repre-
sent the class of 1913 Amidst all the
celebrities present Mr.. Cash showed
no sign Of timidity and his short
talk on "The Last Edition" was
concise and to the point.
Two impromptu speeches were
asked for from Mr. Ward and Miss
Potter, who will leave Alma this
year to take up further work in the
University of Chicago.
After a few closing remarks by
Toastmaster Johnson in which he
emphasized the Importance of keep
ing in touch with the schools affairs
and those who are doing their duty
so religiously toward forwarding its
advancement the Alumni banquet of
1913 drew to a close.
Alma record., 1913-07-03

Grant, who wore pink silk and car
ried pink roses and ferns. The groom
was accompanied by Mr.. Roy Boyles.
The ceremony was performed in
front OF a screen of ferns, daisies and
roses. The home was also decorated
for the occasion in ferns, roses and
myrtle.
After the ceremony, congratula-
tiors were extended the happy couple
by the eighty or ninety friends and
relatives who were present. Then a
dainty three-course luncheon was
served by the Misses Mildred Chap
man, Hazel Needer, Louise McLaugh-
lin, Pearl Newcomb, and Mrs Fern
Newcomb.
The bride and groom were the re-
cipients of many valuable and useful
gifts in silver, cut glass, china and
linen.
They left in the early evening for
short wedding trip to Saginaw and
Detroit Their friends, who were
present gave them their share of the
usual demonstration on such occa-
sions such as plenty of rice, sugges-
tive placards, old shoes, etc, tied to
the automobile.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hanley will make
their home in Alma They are both
we'll and favorably known and their
many friends will join in wishing
them happy and prosperous future.
Alma record., 1913-07-03

said city of Alma, to wit; Wright
avenue from the north side of West
Superior street TO a point north of
the driveway to the Ann Arbor Rail-
road freight depot; East Superior
street from the east side Of North
Court avenue to the east side of Eu-
cid avenue; and Michigan avenue
from the east side Of Euclid avenue
to point at the east side of the
driveway into the plant OF the Alma
Manufacturing company; the amount
to be raised by such special assess
ment is the sum of $s,9O1 07; and that
the said amount be spread on said
roll according 10 frontage.
Which vote was as follows
Yeas - Aldermen Peery, Cook,
Ward, Kehn, and Fraker
Nays-None.
Alderman Cook offers the follow
ing resolution, supported by Alder
man Kehn, and moves its adoption
Whereas, it appears by a petition
duly filed and verified by the City
Council of the city of Alma, in regu-
lar session at the City Hall in said
city this 1st day of July, A. D. 1913,
that a majority of the owners of
lands liable to be assessed, have pc
titioned for a sewer to be laid on
State street in said city between Wal
nut and Superior streets; therefore,
be it
Resolved, by the City Council that
it is necessary that a public sewer be
constructed on State Street in said
city between Walnut and Superior
streets, and that the City Engineer
be, and he is hereby ordered, to cause
, survey and plans and specifications
to be made of a sewer district en-
bracing lands to be benefited by
such sewer, and to file the same with
the City Clerk.
Which vote was as follows:
Yeas - Aldermen Peery, Cook,
Ward, Kehn. and Fraker.
On motion of Alderman Peery,
supported by Alderman Kehn, the
following claims were allowed at
footing and the Clerk instructed to
issue orders for the same.
Which vote was as follows
Yeas - Aldermen Peery, Cook,
Alma record., 1913-07-03
HANLEY-ROCKWELL.

The home of Mr.. and Mrs, Elias
Rockwell of Seville township was
the scene of very pretty event on
Wednesday, June 25, 1913, when their
only daughter, Velma Leila was
united in marriage to Mr.. Clarence
J. Hanley of Alma.
At six p. m the bridal party en-
tered the parlor to the impressive
strains of Mendelssohn's Wedding
March played by Mrs. Ray Vande-
mark Rev. H. A. Drake of St. Louis
who performed the impressive ring
ceremony, and little Miss Zelma
Divelbyss. who was ring bearer, en-
tered first, followed by the girlist
young bride-elect beautifully attired
in white crepe meteor and carrying
a bouquet of white roses. She was
attended by her cousin, Miss Haze
Alma record., 1913-07-03

a meeting so noticed by publication
in the Alma Record for two success
sive weeks Immediately preceding
such meeting, the City Council heard
and considered objections to such
Improvement, therefore, be it
Resolved, by the Common Council,
in legal session this 1st day of July,
A. d. 1913, at the City Hall in the
said city of Alma, that the Board of
Special Assessors of the city of Alma
and they are hereby ordered to make
special assessment roll to be known
as Especial Paving Assessment Roll
for 1913," covering all lots and par
cells of land fronting on the following
parts of streets and avenues in the
Alma record., 1913-07-03

groom's parents, four miles west Of
this city, when Mrs. M. E. Glow was
married to Mr.. R. H. Peck. The
house was beautifully decorated and
many OF the friends and relatives
were present to witness the tying of
the matrimonial knot Rev. J. w.
Priest of the Baptist church officiat-
ed. A reception followed the we'd
ding ceremony
Mr.. and Mrs. Peck have a host of
friends in the city who will be glad
to hear the tidings. The couple will
continue as residents of this city
where Mr.. Peck owns and operates a
dray line.
Congratulations "Dolph."
Alma record., 1913-07-03

And that the Mayor and Clerk be
authorized to add such classes of en-
ployes to the list as they may deem
advisable.
Which vote was as follows
Yeas - Aldermen Peery, Cook,
Ward, Kehn, and Fraker.
Mayor Montigel appoints the fol-
lowing for special police for July
Fourth Geo A. Brown, Iohn H. Par
rish, and Thomas Goble
On motion the appointment was
confirmed
On motion of Alderman Cook, sup
ported by Alderman Peery, that the
petitions to extend water main in
West End street and East Downer
Alma record., 1913-07-03
MISCELLANEOUS SHOWER.

At the pleasant home of Mr.. and
Mrs. c. E. Vandemark on June IL,
Mrs. Paulena Vandemark gave a mis-
cellaneous shower in honor of the
approaching marriage Of Miss Velma
Rockwell.
About twenty of the young lady's
friends were present and very plea
SAINT afternoon was spent. Ice cream
and cakes were served by Master
Lester Vandemark, who made a very
pleasing young waiter in a white suit
Before going home each guest left
some little token to the prospective
bride which would be useful in house
keeping and which would also serve
as reminder of the occasion.
Alma record., 1913-07-03
L. B. KEHN and
c. o. WARD.

On motion of Alderman Cook, sup
ported by Alderman Kehn, that the
committee be instructed to have the
Park lighted
Motion carried.
On motion of Alderman Cook, sup
ported by Alderman Ward, that the
Mayor and Clerk be authorized to
procure liability insurance to cover
the following employees of the city:
Alma record., 1913-07-03
CLOw-PECK

One Of the surprises of the season,
just twenty-four hours too late to be
credited among the June weddings,
occurred Tuesday at the home of the
Alma record., 1913-07-03

On motion of Alderman Cook, sup
ported by Alderman Peery, the Coun-
Gil adjourned
D. w. ADAMS,
City Clerk
]. M. MONTIGEL,
Mayor.
Alma record., 1913-07-03
CIVIC IMPROVEMENT LEAGUE

a meeting of the Civic Improvement
League Will be Held Friday afternoon
July 11th at Free reading room on
Woodwork Avenue.
Alma record., 1913-07-03

LOST-Nn streets of Alma agold
chain necklace. Return TO this office
and receive rewark.
Alma record., 1913-07-03
COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
Alma, Mich. July l, 1911;

Alma, Mich, July 1, 1913.
Regular meeting of the Common
Council of the city of Alma in Coun-
Gil rooms on the above date.
The Council was called to order
by the Mayor, Hon. J. NJ. Montigel.
Present: Aldermen Peery, Cook,
Ward Kehn, and Fraker
There being a quorum present the
Council was declared to be in session.
The journal of the preceding ses-
sion was read and approved.
To the Mayor and Common Council.
We, the members of the Park
Board recommend that some arrange
ment be made for the lighting of the
park.
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KLEIN'S SHOE HOSPITAL, 6l3-2adM
PRESIDENT WILSON is TIRED OUT

ants he admitted that he was com
pieteiy tired cut. but wtthai he
was very happy. Dozens Of mes
ssees from every section o. the
country, eonaratula,ins him on the
new currency law. echoed the same
note.
II was a dreary pre-christras
day, but the preslden, lusuriated In
tho utter absence Of business.
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CONGRATULATE
WILSON ON BILL

\ telegram Of congratulaiion was
sent to President Wilson by the Sc
attic Commercial Club Tuesday
night. fellcilatlng him ON the pass
age OF the currency bill. which. the
message declared. IL believed will
prevent the recurrence Of paniCA.
and Will render more stable the ea.
tire banking structure Of tho
country"
Governor Lister aud all the state
officials signed u telegram AZ Olym.
pia addressed 20 thu federal 70.
serve board urging the establish.
meni of n regional reserve bank IN
Seattle.
The local celebration OF the sign
ing o. the currency bin Will be held
III until Governor Lister can ar,
range matters to be on hand at the
time.
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ON BOARD PRESIDENT vii.
SONS SPECIAL TRAIN, CHAR
loTTE. N. =. Dee. 2I.-Psesident
Wilson enjoyed complete rest today.
Secluded In his private car. on his
way TO Pass Christian, Miss for a
rest he SLEPT late, denying himself
20 all visitors az the few stops his
special train made. To his attend.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-12-24
WARDS FORTUNE

CHICAGO. Dec 2&--A Monigom-
CRY Ward. mail order house head
who died az his home at Highland
PARK. m. recently. icft all but s25o..
o00 OF hts $1,000. O00 estate 10 his
wife and daughter. Miss Marjorie
Ward. according 90 provisions Of
his VIII. made public today.
The ss50.0o0 Is 90 be divided
among Is other relatives
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Must Improve 1t

On the complaint made by Mrs
Catherine d Stirtan as 10 unwholo.
some food being served 10 prison.
ers IN the King county Jail. the
county commissioner Tuesday or.
dcTcd the sheriff 20 make better
provision IN the future
Among other changes II was rec.
commended that he change the tin
plates for enameled ones.
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BACK IN OFFICE

CHICAGO. Dcc. - With four
new members recently named by
Mayor Harrison TO ON tho vacancies
caused by rcalgnatloBH forced by
the mayor. ChicAeo's board ~ odu.
cation yesterday voted Mrs Ella
FTagg Young back into the super.
lntcndeacy OF ChlcaEo's schools
John = Shoop. assistant supcrin
teudent uudor Mrs Young. Who was
elected to succeed Mrs Young. waa
removed and reelected 10 h,R for
mer position.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-12-24
HOLD YOUNG men

CHICAGO. Dec. 2t-Ten youns
men members OF athletic clubs
were held by the police today in
the Investigation OF the death OF
Anna Dempsey. the Battle CFecs.
Mich. girl. who was found almost
nude and dying In An alley In the
stock yards district, early Monday.
The police believe the girl sas
lured 10 a barn. attacked and strip
ped OF most OF her clothing. and
then thrown into the alley. whore
exposure caused her death. The
athletic club occupies quarters near
where the girl was found.
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SING AND DANCE

The feature OF the exercises held
generally throughout the public
schools Of Seattle yesterday. was
the entertainment provided by the
deaf and dumb pupils at the Wash
ington school. 18th and Main ~.
About 30 boys and girls. some
totally deaf and dumb. participated
Several. who at the time OF their
enrolment could not speak. sang
songs. and others. both deaf and
dumb. danced tho minuet. keeping
perfect time.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-12-24
VESSELS SAFE

OTTAWA. Dec. 24-Dr. D. N.
Andersen, chief anthropologist with
the Stefansson expedition. reported
to Desbarats, deputy minister Of
naval affairs today, that all the sci.
entists and members Of the crews
OF the Alaska and Marie Sachs. two
OF the explorers vessels. are safe
and we'll in winter quarters at Col
linson Point. 80 miles from Flax.
msn island. In the Arctic circle.
Dr. Anderson reported having
last seen the karluk In an Ice pack
near Barrow on August 10
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-12-24
use OF SLANG

SALEM. Dec. 24.--The use OF
slang TO a moderate extent. today
has the endorsement OF NJ V.
O'Shea. professor OF education In
the University Of Wisconsin. and
noted philologist ard etymologist.
In an address before the Oregon
State Teachers association. Prof.
O'Shea said.
Not on your iife' r. o. k. I hke
son the level and he's a good sport.
There is nothing wrong with
she's a peach. and she's pippin. "