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Alma record., 1913-12-11
COURSES IN FARMING.
Offered Al the Central Normal, Mt.
Pleasant

There are many courses to be given
during the winter term beginning
January that should prove valuable
to the young men interested in farm
ing. The following courses are Of
fered:
Agriculture II-covering soils and
stock.
General Agriculture "a general
course in the fundamentals of agri-
culture.
Stock "a study of the various
breeds and types, their adaptability
and stock judging.
Feeding and Dairying-a study of
foods, their composition, needs of the
animals, and balanced rations. In
dairying the following topics are in
cluded: the dairy animal and her care
and the handling of milk.
Poultry "a study of the various
breds, breeding, feeding, and housing.
An especially practical subject now.
Agricultural Chemistry-for those
who have had sufficient chemistry, a
course will be given in the chemistry
of soils, fertilizers, feeds and other
farm products.
There are review courses in Mathe-
matics, English, History, Geography,
etc A course in Woodwork is of
fered and there is an opportunity to
secure work in Physical Training and
participate in basketball and other
games
Prominent speakers from Washing
ton and the Michigan Agricultural
College are on the program during
the Farmers week, March 9-13,
There will be held other helpful and
inspirational farmers meetings. The
regular work in agriculture will be
given by men especially we'll trained
in agriculture; Prof T. II. Eaton and
Prof. M. A. Cobb.
Board and room may be secured
for about $375 per week. Young
man, why not spend the winter where
you can learn much of practical value
to you on the farm; why not get in
touch with the spirit of modern ag-
riculture; why not take a review
course in English, History, Manual
Training, or some other subject? \
winter spent at c. S. n, with its
basketball games, its splendid spirit,
would never be forgotten. Parents
should encourage the boys in pre-
pairing especially for their work.
For information address NJ A
Cobb, Mt Pleasant, Mich.
Alma record., 1913-12-11
LOCAL HAPPENINGS

Isn't this awful A certain town
voted to have saloons, and the news
paper printed the following comment;
Musket Ridge has voted on saloons.
If we are going to stand for women
to wear slit skirts, tight formhtting
dresses and vulgar hobble skirts and
the younger ones to dance the boil
weevil wiggle, Texas Tommo, Tango,
bunny hug, the bear dance, and the
calf canter. the kangaroo kick, the
buzzard lope, and so on down the
line, the men folks might just as we'll
have their saloons and the whole
push go to he'll together -Cheboygan
Democrat.
The Spendthrift" by Porter Emer-
son Browne will play here December
%, at Realty Opera house. Miss
Marion Sherwood has the title role
and her splendid rendition of the part
of Frances Ward, the young and fool
ish wife has received host Of very
llattering press comment.
Mr.. Primrose, her producer, has
lhl lllollNd llCl PlOhuOllOl anu Odol
in every way praiseworthy. Miss
Sherwood will be remembered as hav-
ing appeared here in "The Thief"
The mayor at Atlantic City refused
to issue a Thanksgiving proclama-
ton because so many citizens had
nothing for which to be thankful But
could they not at least have given
thanks for having such a mayor?
The loyal women of the church of
Christ will give a pot luck supper at
the home of Mrs. Alice Hayes, Fri
day evening, December 10, with a fine
musical program.
Mrs. Nern Gardner entertained last
Thursday at Five Hundred and Sat
urday afternoon nine tables were in
use at Bridge The ladies present re-
port a most enjoyable time.
Mrs. Chester Hubbard of Middle
vile is the guest of her brother, Mr.
w. w. Cushing, and family of this
city
r. B. Wagner and A. f. Dunn, of
Grand Rapids were in Alma last week
in the interest of the gas plant.
Don't forget to look over the line
of Christmas Handkerchiefs at Bak-
er's.
Alma record., 1913-12-11

First Methodist Episcopal church,
Rev. Thomas G.. X. Brownlow, min
ister; parsonage, 724 State street;
Bell phone 20.
Sunday Services.
10 a m, preaching Topic, "Our
Fathers Giving"
1870 a m., Bible school. Mr.. Carl
Washburn, superintendent
p. m, Epworth League. Topic,
DEN Noturizinz Our Holy Days and
Holidays" Mrs. Haindley, leader
These meetings are live wire meet
ings and no young person ought to
miss them.
Morning.
Anthem-Jesus my Saviour Nevin
Choir.
Solo-The Shepherds Vision. Buck
Miss Fuller.
Evening.
Hymn-Come, Ye Disconsolate
...............: WeDDe
Choir.
z p. m, preaching. Topic, "Eph-
esus." This will be the closing OF
the series of sermons on the seven
churches of Asia; do not fail to hear
the message to the church at Ephesus.
The prayer meeting on Thursday
evening at Z O'clock is worth while
attending. How long since you last
attended prayer meeting?
A large number of people do come
to our services on Sunday night at
o'clock, and they like to come be-
cause they find themselves in clear,
bracing uplifting, moral atmosphere.
Bad people are made good, and good
people made better Every person
who can come should attend this SER
vice for the help it will be to them in
in leading a better life. From many
standpoints this service is interest
musically, it charms-the hymns in
spire-and the minister speaks on
themes that are practical, timely and
helpful. Come this Sunday night and
see for yourself.
News Items.
The w. II. M. s. will meet with
Mrs. c. f. Renner Friday afternoon,
Dec. 12, at two o'clock, sharp. An
invitation is extended to all the la
dies to be present.
Why not send your church paper
to some of your friends for a Christ
mas present this year?
Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis Irish and Mr..
Loren Cossett, united with the Meth
odist church last Sunday at the
morning service.
Alma record., 1913-12-11
METHODIST NOTES.

First Methodist Episcopal church,
Rev. Thomas G.. r. Brownlow, min
ister; parsonage, 724 State street;
Bell phone 20.
Alma record., 1913-12-11
BAPTIST CHURCH.

Morning service, 10 o'clock Ser
mon: Reading as an encouragement
to Christian activity.
Sunday school, 11:30.
b. Y. T. L. meeting, 6 o'clock
Topic: Obedience to Jesus Christ the
test of discipleship.
Evening service, Z o'clock. Ser
mon by the pastor.
A missionary program, THE Spirit
of Christmas" will be given by the
choir and the Sunday school at the
hour of evening service, Sunday, De
cember 21st.
Alma record., 1913-12-11
RED SEAL STAMPS

You can help in this fight against
tuberculosis
Do your share now!
The fight against tuberculosis is as
much your fight as it is your neigh
boris. Do your share to care for
those suffering from tuberculosis now
and help to prevent its spread and
finally wipe out this dread disease.
One months services of visiting
nurse will be awarded to each of the
twelve counties in Michigan selling
the most seals per capita (based on
1910 census).
Will your county be one of the
twelve having the best sales?
A drinking fountain to each of the
five cities selling most seals per cap
ita.
A drinking fountain to each of the
four rural schools. in Michigan sell
ing the most seals per capita (based
on hte enrolment Dec. /, 1919.
Buy Red Cross seals today.
Use them every day.
Alma record., 1913-12-11
ORDER APPOINTING TIME FOR HEARING
CT ANS

State of Michigan-ksle Probate Court for the
County of Gratiot.
At a session of said Court. held at the Probate
Office in the village of Ithaca in said county, on
the 9th day of December A. ID. 1918
Present: J. Lee Potts, Judge.
In the matter of the estate of Elizabeth Girls
more deceased.
The above estate having been admitted to Pro
bate and John T. Swigart appointed Executor
thereof.
1t is ordered that four months from this date
be allowed for creditors TO present their claim.
against said estate and that such claims will be
heard by said court on Tuesday, the 9TH day of
OF April. next at ten O'Clock in the forenoon
1t is further ordered that public notice there
OF be given by publication of this order for three
successive weeks previous to said day of hear
ing III the Alma Record a newspaper printe
and circulated in said county.
]. LEE POTTS
true copy. Judge of Probate
Belle Ienne, Clerk of Probate lsl4t4
Alma record., 1913-12-11

FOR SALE - Widow with family
must sell before Dec. 11th, $1,000
equity at $500 sacrifice, in fine stock
farm, two miles south of Lansing,
on car line. Good buildings. Rosa
Kimnael Smith, 14O6 Center Street,
Lansing, Mich.
Alma record., 1913-12-11

WANTED - Family laundry. Mrs.
Letta Keep, 1O2 Eastward avenue,
Alma. 1S14t-2
Alma record., 1913-12-11

WANTED-A girl for general house
work. Enquire of Mrs Louis Hud-
son.
Alma record., 1913-12-11

LOST - Box containing lady's red
wool waist. Please return to Alb
Woodwork avenue and receive
reward. x
Alma record., 1913-12-11

Have you seen that line of Linen
Huck Toweling at Baker's'
Alma record., 1913-12-11

FOR SALE-One large size hard
coal burner in good repair. Ten
dollars buys it. Enquire of Henry
Soule.
Alma record., 1913-12-11

FOR SALE-Five-year-old Durham
COW, giving five gallons of milk
per day. Three COWS fresh soon.
c. X. Ring, 95-3S-1L Union phone
Alma record., 1913-12-11

FOUND-Man's glove. Owner may
have same by proving property
and paying for notice. x
Alma record., 1913-12-11

notwithstanding; will go to
private homes. Miss Williams,
Union phone 93-1S1L X
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-03-24
(. K. FORMER WANTS
 RAILWAY FRANCHISE

Mr. c. K. Former has been carry ing an ad in the daily papers in or der to get an expression from the peo- pie of the Gastineau channel towns on the proposal of an electric railway con meeting the towns. The responses to his inquiry seem to indicate that the people would welcome the road to a great benefit to all the towns.
 Mir. Former has submitted a propos- al to the cities of Juneau and Doug las asking for a 35.year franchise over streets passing through these cities and has offered two and one-half per cent of the net earnings as considera- tion for the franchise.
 Mir. Former assures The Empire that the money is available to build this proposed road if he gets the franchise. Of course it will require some time to overcome some legal problems in crossing the channel with bridge, but he has outlined a plan to meet all the difficulties and the road can be built and operated at a good profit,
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-03-24
JIM SLIPS
 SOMETHING OVER

Skookum Jim and George Carmock have slipped something over on the stampeders according to the latest authentic story to reach Juneau.
 Instead of going into the Jennings river section and Silver creek, Skoo- kun Jim and Carmack headed in an entirely different direction, going due east from Atlin. Carmack and Jim accompanied by Billy Leak and other immediate follows slipped quietly out of sight. It is the belief that the strike that they are headed for is en- tirely different from that reported on Silver creek and that it is their in- tention to cover as much ground as possible before the location becomes known.
 The foregoing news is given to The Empire by Chas. Olson, brother of Byron Olson, who arrived in Juneau last night on the Georgia MT oi5oaa, is with the Atlas Mining Company at Whitehorse and came to Juneau for men to work in the mines.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-03-24
PIGOTT IS NOT
 A CANDIDATE

SEATTLE, March IS. - Efforts of Alaskans and local Democratic poll. ticlans to start boom for William Pigott for governor of Alaska will not get very far. Mir. Pigott, who is a lifelong and prominent Western Dem ocrat, today gave notice to all con. cerned that the talk ol his candidacy should cease. He said
 "I am not a candidate for governor of Alaska or any other office either in Alaska or elsewhere. The interest have taken in Alaska affairs has been entirely at my own time and expense and without any selfish motive, and while | fully realize that it would be great honor to be appointed gov ernor of that great territory to tle north, hope President Wilson will se- lect some one from the capable and qualified residents of Alaska, and one who believes in and is personally in- terested in the development of the ter ritory and is not mixed up with any selfish interest or faction. That is what Alaskans want and what they should have"
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-03-24
(. K. CARROLL
 UNDER ARREST

C. K. Carroll was arrested in Juneau Saturday evening upon warrant is- sued by Martin Conway, United States commissioner at Skagway. The war rant was based upon complaint sworn to by Vincent Dortero, which charged Carroll with obtaining money and goods under false pretenses. On January 10th Carroll, it is charged, cashed a check with Dortero and Son, for S5. which he had drawn on the Dexter Horton Bank, of Seattle, and that on January Fist be bought suit of clothes from Dortero, giving him in payment, another check on Dexter Horton for S26. Both these checks were returned marked mo account .'
 During Carrolps visit to Skagway in January. it is said he also issued spur ious checks to P. H. Ganty, Herman Grimm. Herman Richter and the Dew ey hotel. :.
 Some eighten months ago Carroll was arrested for a similar offense in Juneau: but escaped punishment for the reason that he told the men to whose order the checks were drawn, that he had no funds in the bank; and asked them not to present them at the bank until further notice from him.
 Carroll will be taken to Skagway by Deputy Marsbal Fels on the steam CT Jefferson for preliminary hearing before Judge Conway.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-03-24
GOOD NEWS FOR
 SEWARD SECTION

Sidney Anderson, of the Seward Bank, is a passenger on the NorthweSt' ern returning from Chicago, where he was called as witness in the Frcst coal land conspiracy trials. Mir. An derson left Chicago March 15 and 1t was the opinion of the prosecution at that time that the trial would con- sume at least another month. The government had put on but 10 witnejs- es at that time and there were 132 yet to be called. It is not known what the defense has to offer nor how much time will be required.
 Mir. Frost brings the news that the bondholders of the Alaska Northern have set acide s300,00O to be used this year in repairing the present road bed and in extending the road a dis tance of five miles from its present ter minus to Girdwood.
 Col. A. w. SwanitZ, who built the first 100 miles of the Cape to Cairo" railroad in South Africa is again to be the chief engineer in charge of the work on the Alaska Northern. He will leave Seattle aMr. 20, with 150 bridge carpenters.
 It is understood that A. H. Wheat ley, formerly assistant to Jresident w. F. Stavert, has resigned and that lis place will probably be filled by Der rick Lane, of Troy, New York.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-03-24
SCHOOL BOARD
 WANTS ATTENTION

There is a very grave problem fac ing the school board and the people of Juneau in the matter of providing additional rooms for the children of the public schools.
 Recently the matter was taken up by the Commercial Club and plan was devised to build a new structure. It is is now up to the people to carry out this idea successfully or to adopt something better immediately.
 The school board is very anxious that there should be a large turnout at the mass meeting called by Mayor H. A. Bishop for tonight in the city council chambers that steps might be taken to get immediate action.
 That the necessity of getting addi- tional school rooms is very urgent is not contradicted by anyone. It is am solutely necessary to have a new building finished before the fall term of school begins, and it is up to the people of Juneau to provide the ways and means. The school fund is prac- tically exhausted and outside resources must be found to meet the necessity. Temporary quarters were secured at the beginning of the last semister for a part of the overflow but 1t is not spfRcient for present needs and besides be surrendered at a moments notice. The great influx of people during the coming summer will likely double the school population of Juneau. Some thing must be done and that right sud denly is the cry of the school board. Everyone having interest in school matters is urged to attend the meeting tonight.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-03-24
JUNEAU
 WOMAN RETURNS

Mrs. Ben Levy, the pioneer white woman of Juneau, arrived on the lief ferson. from Livermore. Calif, where she has ben at a sanitarium for three years. Mrs. Levy was accompanied by her granddaughter, Miss Bernice Levy. daughter of Louis Levy, the well known fur buyer. Louis Levy joined his mother and daughter at Ketchikan and returned to this place with them.
 Mrs. Levy came to Alaska in 1867, and for many years was in business at wrangell and afterward at Juneau. A few years ago her health failed and she went to California where she has resided for the last three years. She is returning, she says, to take over the management of her property in- terests here. She is one of the heavy real estate owners of this city.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-03-24
Senate

The Senate Convened at 10 a. m.
 Senate Bill No. 25, by Bruner, an act to provide a commission to revise the Alaska Code, was laid over and will come up as the special order for tomOr- row.
 A message was received from Gov ernor Clark stating that he had signed House Bill No. 9. extending the elect i've franchise to women.
 A communication was received from the Iegisltive assembly of the State of Washington containing joint reso- lutious of reorganization to the Leg islature of Alaska.
 The Senate. on motion of Senator Bruner. ordered resolutions of thanks drawn and forwarded to the Legisla- ture of Washington State.
 Then following bills were reported from committee: Senate Bill No. 19, by Billiard. an act regulating the pur- chase of ore: Senate Bill No. 21, by Willard. to prevent stealing of ore. known as high grading The bills were recommended for passage.
 Senate Joint Memorial No. l, by Willard. relating to the repeal of the law extending time in which to file adverse claims. was recommended for passage.
 The committee on commerce, trans portation and navigation, recommend ed that House Joint Resolution No. 4, by Aldrich, relating to harbor i'm provements at Nome. be concurred in. The measure was re-referred to com mittee.
 On motion of Senator Willard, chair man of the committe on mining and manufactures. Senate Bill No. p. by
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-03-24

OMAHA, (via Long Distance Tele- phone to Denver), March 24.-omaha and vicinity were swept Sunday after noon by thre tornadoes, and the city devastated The dead will number more than 100 and probably pass 200. Forty city blocks were wrecked, and fire broke out in many places through out the city. At the request of Mayor Dahlman, the troops were called out and martial law declared. The fires are still burning. Aid is being rushed to the city from all nearby places.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-03-24
TornadOes Strike Omaha
 and City Is Burning

OMAHA, March 24.-The first tor. nado to strike in this vicinity yester- day afternoon destroyed the suburb of Ralston. Afterward it swept into the best residence section of this city destroying many of the most beautiful homes. Later the business section of the town was invaded. The great building of the Woodwen of the World, the tallest structure in the city. was greatly damage. The Illinois Central Railway bridge over the Missouri riy. CT was completely destroyed.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-03-24
Morning Sessions Bring
 Forth Many New Bills

Willard, relating to rights of ways, was referred to committee on ju- dietary and federal relations.
 Senate Bills Nos. 34 and 35, by Mill lard. were introduced and read first time. The first mentioned is an act to provide for service of process in a criminal proceeding against corpora tions; the other is an act regulating and prescribing fees and license for foreign and domestic corporations.
 Senate Bill No. 29, by Tanner an act providing for safety of public ho- tels and lodging houses against danger from fire, was read the third time and passed with an amendment to the title.
 The Senate adjourned till 10 o'clock tomorrow morning.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-03-24
FIRE. AND WIND DEVASTATE OMAHA
CABLE PARTS IN
 MTD-OCEAN

The United States cable col lapsed last night and the only way to communicate by wire with the States is via Skagway, the White Pass and Dominion telegraph lines to Ashcroft thence by the Western Union and Pacific Postal lines. The Empire is receiving it's tele- graph news via that circuitous route today.
 The break in the cable is about 400 miles out from Seattle and 600 miles south from Sitka, It will probably not be repaired for a week, though the cableship Burnside is at Seattle, and pre- sumably ready to begin the work on repairing the line at once.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-03-24
House

The House convened at 10 o'clock this morning.
 The committe on mining and manu- factures reported House Joint Memor- ial No. 1, relating to adversing min ing claims. by Kelly that it be re- placed by the committee substitute.
 The committee on transportation, commerce and navigation reported back House Joint Resolution No 8, by Driscon, asking the government to build a railroad from tide water to the interior. do pass. The report was adopted
 The committee on judiciary and fed eral relations reported back House Bills Nos. IA and 20, both relating to municipal corporations recommending that they be re-referred to the com mittee on banks and banking.
 Senate Bill No. IA, by Willard, pro viding legal holidays was recommend ed for passage with an amendment ad- ding February 12 for school purposes only.
 The following House Bills were in troduced and read the first time: No. 10. by Kelly, relating to the regula- ton of banks: 41 to 49. by Aldrich, providing amendments to the Alaska Code: Nos. 50 to 53 inclusive, by Gray. providing revisions to the civil code: No. 54, by Kelly, to prevent Indians, not citizens from voting.
 The House adjourned to meet at 2 o'clock tomorrow afternoon.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-03-24
(. (. Page Visiting
 Juneau Friends

c. c. Page, clerk of the court in the Fourth Judicial Division, is in Juneau today renewing old friendships. He is on his way home from a vacation spent on the Coast, and is North western passenger. MT. Page was clerk in the First Division during the incumbanc yof Judge Royal A. Gunni- son on the bench, and lived for more than four years at Juneau. He was appointed to his present position by Judge P. D. Overfeld, and re-appointed by Judge Frederick E. Fuller.
 Mrs. Page and children are in Cal ifornia, where they will remain until after the opening of navigation on the Yukon river.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-03-24

Both houses of the legislature had a busy session this morning, but de, ferred important business that pub, lie hearing might be given on the Ro- den-GafIuey S.hour mining law so that many mining men and operators from the interior could appear.
 It was arranged to give a hearing before a joint session of the commit tees on labor, capital and immigration this afternoon while the Northwestern would be in port, on which many of the mining men had taken passage.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-03-24
NORTHWESTERN HAS BIG
 LIST OF PASSENGERS

The Northwestern arrived at 4:SO this morning having on board the last grand rush for the interior before the trail breaks up and the following pas sengers for Juneau:
 From Seattle, A. Geiser, c. w. Mil Ter. J. F. Malony and wife, J. F. Null len, V. M. Dupey, L. A. Buell., Miss M. M. Smith, M. Butler, Gust Anderson, Gus Morgan.
 From Ketchikan-H. Rasmussen, Geo. Bettes, L. B. Adsit, H. B. Ryan, P. sumovich, P. Radolovich, P, Ku- vich, and 20 steerage.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-03-24

WASHINGTON, March "A. - z. R. Cheney, Democratic Committeeman for Alaska, said today that there is no doubt at all but that Secretary of the Interior Franklin K. Lane will recom- mend Major J. r. A. Strong, of Juneau, Alaska, to President Woodrow Wilson for appointment as Governor of Alas