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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1913-01-23
ARCADAGRANEENQ.5OO
Held Their Regular Session Saturday
Evening, Jan. Is.

Armada Grange, No. 500, met in
regular session Saturday evening, Jan.
10. In the absence of the Master,
Overseer Carl Titus called to order
and appointed Past Master Allen
Hubbel to preside. Meeting opened
in form. Song, No. "a, Grange Mel
odies Bill of janitor presented and
allowed, followed by bidding for jan
itor work for the ensuing year. Work
was let to Lamont Wood and Ed
ward Titus. Meeting turned over to
Lecturer. The program consisted of
a dialect recitation by Allen Hubbel,
which was much enjoyed, and new
Grange paper named "The Spec
tacles," whose aim will be according
to its opening editorial, to print the
plain unvarnished truth about every
body 1t did this and more in the
present issue Carl Titus is editor-in-
chief assisted by Florence Wood, Ed
ma and Hazel Kuhlman as staff.
Meeting closed in form after which
last years officers served a treat.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1913-01-23
At THE CHURCHES
Evening Service Sum-, Jan 26 at Pres
byterlan Church VIII be In Charge
OF THE F0RTNIGHTLY SOCIETY
Rev. ". E. D0ty Delivered An Able Sermon Last
Sunday Evening

The topic for the prayer meeting
at the Presbyterian church, Thursday
evening at Z o'clock, will be The
eyes of the heart" Eph. 1880
Miss Marion Hartness will speak on
the special topic, The new standard
of values" and Miss Hazel Bahlke
will sing.
Next Sunday evening the hour OF
eN ening worship at Presbyterian
church will be given over to the
Fortnightly society. Prof Reese F
Veatch will appear in japanese cos
tune and deliver his lecture on Japan.
Special music will be feature OF the
evening and an offering will be taken
missions.
Last Sunday evening Rev. w. H.
Mason of the Presbyterian church
preached upon the three facts OF
sin, basing his discourse upon the
third and fourth verses of the 103rd
Psalm. He emphasized the guilt OF
sin, the stain of sin and the power OF
sin At the close of the sermon Mr.
Mason announced that on Feb. end
he would use the same text in preach
ing upon the theme, "The Three
Facts OF Salvation"
A large audience at the Church OF
Christ last Sunday evening listened
to Pastor Nudge speak upon COM
mon excuses. He cited first the eff
fort of Adam to excuse himself by
blaming his wife, Of Eve by blaming
the serpent. Then Of Moses claim
ing he was unfit because he was slow
of speech. OF the prophet Isaiah be-
cause he was so young and of other
similar excuses which have been of
fered for failing to do what God
wants done. Human nature today
shows the same willingness to offer
excuses.
Rev. w. f. Doty of the Methodist
church preached Sunday morning OF
the righteousness of King Hezekiah
in the midst of an idolatrous age and
showed how much better the appor-
tunity to live righteously today than
in the days of Hezekiah
AT the Baptist church last Sunday
Rev. J. w. Priest drew lessons from
the lives OF many OF the Christian
martyrs proving that their work en-
dured and was immortal though the
body perished. His text was "Be
not afraid of them which kill the
body, but are not able to kill the
soul; but rather fear Him who is
able to destroy both soul and body in
hell" His discourse was earnest and
practical.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1913-01-23
Y. M. c. A. COUNTY PLAN.

The question is frequently asked of
Y. NJ. c. A. men, What do you mean
by the County Plan?" The answer
cannot be fully discussed but a few of
the essentials are here set forth.
I. The county is the unit of organ
ization. No work shall be done in
one locality which cannot in princi-
pie be done in any part of the county.
The aim is to reach the boys of the
whole county
II. 1t is not based on equipment.
1t is not planned to erect any build
ings. \ small office or vacant room
will do as well. In all cases where
gymnasiums, reading rooms, etc,
have been opened up in small towns
the results have been very satsfac-
tory.
III. The. plan is based on unset
fish volunteer leadership. Here one
of the problems looms up large.
Splendid young men are being dis
covered and trained to do this work
in all the counties.
" Bible study is an essential to
all its work.
The above by no means covers all
the work, but it covers the essentials
which make county work differ from
city. college and other forms of as
sociation work.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1913-01-23

piano solo and the Institute again re-
sumed work with Conductor A. b
Cooks presentation of Tillage and
Rotation of Crops.
Many crop failures are blamed to
impoverished soil when in matter OF
fact poor tillage is largely response
bic for it, The most economical time
to till the soil is at the. right time
and the way is TO do it as it ought to
be done. Mr.. Cook described a
double plow arrangement which he
used which enabled him to turn over
an entire field without any~of it be-
ing tramped upon. He preferred level
cultivation. Never left dead burrows
on his bean ground He removed
cross fences and cultivated his fields
lengthwisc so as to have one-mile
bouts thus saving the time of turn
ing often Four-horse teams of fair
sized horses were most economical
and most efficient. Tools with seats
" ere a necessity. Men are in a diff
ferent class from horses A double
cutaway disk driven half-taudem and
using 1S-inch blades was The best till
age tool he ever used. His rotation
of crops was never fixed because ma
ture was not always the same, neither
were markets, but he always went
back to sod every four years.
The discussion of this topic was
led by Joseph Foster, who emphasized
the statement that good tillage was
good farming Mr. Cook stated that
he did not raise corn on his farm but
bought his annual supply. Farmer
Allen described the handling of his
farm under a double rotation in two
sections and alternating the sections.
Mr.. " c. Plummer spoke on Com
mercial Fertilizers, but placed barn
yard manure first, green crops turned
under, second, and fertilizer third
Soil was not injured by using fer
tilizer Recommended highest grade
and 200 pounds to the acre.
The committee on resolutions
brought in a report endorsing the
County Road system, but the Insti-
tute, after much debate, turned down
the county road clause.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1913-01-23

period of incubation is about twenty
eight days. After Matching they
should be kept in close confinement
for FIVE or six days, after which in
good weather they may be allowed
to run with the hen.
The chicks are inclined to keep
close to the brood mother for several
months and for this reason they
should be given to hen of good
housekeeping habits.
The little chicks should be fed inn
mediately after Matching and as their
crop is much smaller than the ordin-
airy chicken. they should be fed of
tener.
Experimental breeders consider
that in starting a flock, it is better to
buy the eggs, for common hen to
hatch as the adult birds take very un-
willingly to change of dwelling.
The usual age for marketing is
from FIVE to eight months, but there
is quite a demand for very young
chicks weighing about one pound, for
broilers.
In the cities, where a young pair
formerly sold at from fifty to ninety
cents, they now bring from IS cents
to $1.25, while the old ones will bring
from 60 cents to $1O0 per pair
In conclusion. it seems that guinea
fowl might well be bred in Michigan
much more extensively, either along
with other poultry or in large num-
bers by themselves.
They do we'll with little care and
require little food in addition to what
they gather if allowed to range, and
should therefore become a desirable
source of revenue to the poultry far
mer.
Central Michigan Produce Co.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1913-01-23

There were thirty-hve present at
the Sunday School Workers meeting
at the Presbyterian church last Thurs
day evening. A large teachers train
ing class was organized. The ad-
dresses by Miss Olive Smith and
Supt +. T. Ellsworth proved very
helpful and interesting The discus
sion led by Miss Hood on "How to
teach Missions in the Sunday school
was heartily participated in and
brought out many interesting points.
Next Thursday evening will be a
much larger meeting unless all signs
fail, The program will be as fol-
lows: Teacher Training Class, Prof.
Mitchell; The After Life of Cain,
Rev. w II. Mason; Why was Gains
Offering Rejected? Mr.. Fl. T. Wal
ton; Am My Brothers Keeper?
The Primary Graded Lesson Taught
Misses Helen Doane and Allene
Brown.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1913-01-23

Mrs. Margaret Granger, nee
McCurdy died Saturday evening, Jan.
IS, at the home of her son, c. w.
Granger of 216 West Superior street.
The deceased was a native of New
York state and came to Hillsdale
county, Michigan with her parents in
her early girlhood. She here mar
ried Wp. Granger and they made
their home in that county nutil about
thirty years ago when they came to
the vicinity of Alma. During the
past few years the old people have
spent the winters in their sons home.
The husband died January Is, 1912,
since which time the widowed mother
has remained in the care of her son.
Two other children are living, Mr..
Geo. Granger Of Grand Rapids and
Mrs. Jennie Baney OF Bethany The
funeral was held from the home Mon
day afternoon at two o'clock, Rev.
J. w. Priest OF the Baptist church
officiating. with interment in the
Riverside cemetery.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1913-01-23

Twenty-seven men were present
Sunday in the Work to Win Bible
class Rev VIM Mason, pastor OF
the Presbyterian church, will address
the class next Sunday on "A Man in
the Making" 1t will be strictly a
mems meeting and every man inter
ested will be made welcome.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1913-01-23
CARD OF THANKS.

We desire to thank the friends and
ncighbors for their kindness during
the illness and death of Mr.. Hydorn,
also the different Orders and organ
izations for the beautiful floral offer
ings
Mrs Laura Hydorn,
and relatives.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1913-01-23
DANCING SCHOOL ASSEMBLY

Meets every Wednesday evening in
the Moose Hall Cover Vaudette), class
at 7:3O, sharp. Assembly from o to
12 p. m. Children's class at o'clock
in the afternoon
MRS. F. A.. WRIGHT, Teacher.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1913-01-23
COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS.
Alma, Mich, Jan. IA, 1919

-h'ihAs +'iiNiff Jun IL ioi's
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. ]. NJ. Montigel.
Present. Aldermen Fuller, Caple,
Pulfrey, Cook, 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.
On motion of Alderman Pulfrey,
supported by Alderman Cook, that
the communication from the Ladies'
Civic league relative to the drinking
fountain be acknowledged.
Motion carried.
On motion OF Alderman Fuller,
supported by Alderman Pt2rfcy, that
the clerk be instructed TO notify the
Alma Grain & Lumber Co. that if
they maintained pressure of IS
pounds according to contract that it
would be sufficient for the present.
Motion carried
The Health officer makes the fol-
lowing report;
To the Common Council Of the city
of Alma:
| hereby submit to your considera-
ton my inspection of the premises of
milk dealers for the city of Alma,
made by me as follows:
f. J. Ross-Food: hay, corn, fod-
1.r. have tba Eo1I o,,1
beet tops until snow came; water sup
ply good and stock in good condition;
sanitary conditions good
Hainline - Food: dried molasses
pulp, clover hay. ensilage; condition
for housing: basement, ground floor
except where cattle stand; very open
and damp; stanchions not enclosed /;
about fifty ducks and fowls run at
large over beds and all other places.
Some of the herd covered with stall
droppings. Stock in good condition;
water supply good.
Stickrod-Food: clover hay, corn
fodder, oats and cornmeal, beet tops.
Sanitary conditions might be i'm
proved. Stock in good condition;
water supply good.
w. R. Cooper-Food: corn fodder,
dried molasses pulp Sanitary condi-
tions fair; stock in good condition;
water supply good.
S. w. Peck, Alma r. F. D.-Food: !:
clover hay, corn fodder, oatmeal, beet
tops. Stock in good condition; water
supply good. All straining and bot
Ting places in fair condition.
]. E. BOOTH,
Health Officer, City Of Alma
On motion Of Alderman Cook, sup
ported by Alderman Pulfrey, that the
report of the Health Officer be ac-
cepted and spread on record
Motion carried.
On motion of Alderman Cook, sup
ported by Alderman Pulfrey, that the
following claims be allowed at foot
ing and the clerk be instructed to
issue orders for the same.
Motion carried.
GENERAL FUND.
Union Telephone Co., phone. .. $500
Michigan State Telephone Co.,
phone ..................... 600
HIGHWAY FUND.
First State Bank assignee"
bill .................. $3.5S
WATER FUND.
y Parker, labor. r....,..........S S2200
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1913-01-23

Judge K. 6. Searl presided this
week over Clinton county court at
st. Johns.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1913-01-23

A. f. Wilton spent Wednesday
and Thursday at Greenville.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1913-01-23
Y. M. c. A. NOTES.

The Y. NJ c. A. group at North
Star held their second meeting last
Monday night The first lesson in
Men who Dared" was studied. This
lis course in hero studies in the Old
Testament. The constitution was
adopted and the officers elected The
boys are fixing up a room in the base
ment of the school house and in the
future meetings will be held there
Preliminary meetings are held at
other points. More boys are re-
spending than can be accommodated
by the leaders Plans are now being
made to organize two rural groups
for the country boys.
The Executive Committee met in
Alma Monday afternoon. The busi-
ness men in charge of the work are
we'll pleased with the progress made.
The Washington times., 1913-04-27
WASHINGTON TIMES BUREAU.
ALEXANDRIA VA. APRIL, n


Services in commemoration of the
139th anniversary of the organization Of
the Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church.
one of the Oldest Methodist churches in
the United States, were begun this morn
in that church and will extend over the
entire week. Some of the best-known
clergymen in the country will preach
during the week. and the services are
expected to attract large number of
out-of-town Methodists.
The services were opened this morning
at 10 o'clock by love feast presided
over by the Rev. Gus Hobbs. of Baiti-
more. one of the oldest preachers of the
conference. At the IL o'clock service
Bishop Earl Cranston officiated. To-
night at 7:i5 the Rev. Mr.. Hobbs will
deliver his sermon, "reminiscences of a
Circuit Rider
Tomorrow night the congregations Of
all the Methodist churches in Alexan-
dria have been invited to be present,
and brief addresses will be made by
the Revs. C. r. Strausburg. ]. w. Duff
fey and W. L. Mcdowell. p On Tuesday
night the Rev. Don S. Colt, of Balti-
more. will be the preacher. and on We'd
nesday night the Rev. James Shera
Montgomery. pastor of the Metropolitan
Memorial Church. of Washington. will
deliver the sermon. Thursday nights
service will be In charge of the Rev.
C. l.. Mead, pastor of the First Metho-
dist Episcopal Church Of Baltimore. and
on Friday night the services will be
brought to an end by the Rev. w. r.
Wedderspoon, pastor of the Foundry
The Washington times., 1913-04-27
Presidents Family Will Have Active
Part in Social Events of This Week
Entertainments Are Planned
for New Ambassador From
English Court.

Sir Cecil Spring Rice. the new am
bassador of Great Britain to this cou,i-
try, is expected to arrive in Washing
ton tomorrow accompanied by Alfred
Mitchell Innes. counselor of the embas-
sy, who met him on his arrival in New
York
One of the first entertainments given
in honor of the new ambassador will be
the dinner which Col. and Mrs. Robert
NJ. Thompson have arranged for him on
May 10.
Only a short time will expire after
the arrival of the ambassador before he
presents his credentials as the Pres
ident established a new precedent in
receiving the Austrian ambassador in
SO short a time after he reached
Washington. For several years past.
the reception of an ambassador seem
ed rather a minor matter, and
considerable embarrassment was
caused the foreigners in having the
matter delayed, the Italian amba ssa-
dor, Marquis Cusani Confalonaieri,
was quite worried, as his many
friends in Washington insisted on en-
tertaining him while he, on the other
hand, felt that he must not accept
invitations until officially recognized
by the President.
However, these matters are some
times the fault of the diplomats them
selves, as one of the am mbassadors sent
from Turkey could not present his
credentials to the President because
the courtesy of his country demanded
his wearing court uniform, and in
bringing over his trunk" an epaulet
was lost from his coat of state. Some
one round about the State Depart
ment got tired of waiting for the
bauble, and his excellency was pre-
sented with just one shoulder orna-
ment and as many decorations as pos
sible to balance the other side.
1t is understood that. during the
absence of the ambassador from the
embassy this summer, many changes
Will he made in the residence.
Miss l. T. Mann will entertain
luncheon party at the Chevy Chase
Club on Thursday.
Mrs. y. Peyser and Mrs. julius Pey-
ser, are spending the week end in
Newport News. Va, as the guests of
Mrs. William Garner.
The Washington times., 1913-04-27

CONGRESSMAN and Mrs. Samuel J.
Tribble, of Athens, Ca, announce the
engagement OF their daughter. Miss
Ruth Tribble, to Samuel Kenney
Dick, of Atlanta, Ga, the wedding to
take place June 10, at the First Pres
byterian Church, in Athens.
Miss Tribble is well known in Wash
ington and is popular socially here, as
she is in her Southern hobe. Her
father is one of the senior members OF
Congress from his State and comes from
distinguished stock, as does also the
family of Mr.. Dick.
Mrs. Tribble and Miss Tribble left
Washington today for Athens, where
they will remain until after the we'd
ding.
The Secretary of the Interior and
Mrs. Lane and the Secretary Of Agri-
culture and Mrs. Houston met six OF
seven hundred people prominent in the
official and private society of Washing.
ton at a reception last night, when Mrs
James W. Pinchot was hostess. The
hours of the reception were from to /:
o'clock. The Vice President and Mrs
2haf Siidii, ottiNdiS Oil VI tiiS
Cabinet except the Secretary of State
and the Secretary of the Navy, were
there. Mrs. Pinchot was assisted by
Mrs. James r. Garfield. wife of the
former Secretary of the Interior; Mrs
Charles Boughton Wood. Mrs. James
Montgomery, of Oregon, and Miss Nor
gan.
Mrs. Robert Bacon and Miss Bacon
who came to Washington and stopped
at the Shoreman for the Meyer
Rodgers wedding, have returned to
New York.
The women of the Parish Aid So
ciety of the Church of the Ascension
will give a bazaar and tea on Thurs
day, May ], afternoon and evening, in
the parish hall.
-
Mrs. G. Huntington Williams. OF
Baltimore, has arrived in Washing
ton and is spending several weeks al
the Shoreham Hotel
-
Mr.. and Mrs. John S. Lawrence, of
Boston, Mass, have arrived at the
Shoreham Hotel to spend some time.
They were guests at the Meyer Rod
gers wedding yesterday.
The Washington times., 1913-04-27
Personal Mention.

Mr.. and Mrs Adolphus Wilkerson
Wells announce the engagement of
their daughter. Miss Kate Serene
Wells. to Omar Bailey Buchanan. The
wedding is arranged to take place in
June.
-
The marriage of Miss Winifred E.
Gooding. daughter of Mrs. C. F. Good
ing. to Claude Benson Brown will take
place Wednesday at IL o'clock in st.
Paurs Church, Rock Creek parish. The
bride will be attended by Miss Carrie
Lee Hastings, as maid of honor. and
her cousin, Miss Alice Mason. of East
Orange, n. j., as bridesmaid. Mr..
Brown will have Henry NJ. Anderson
as best man, and Paul n. Cherry and
Lawrence NJ Brown, his brother, as
ushers.
Mrs. A. S. Bernstein and children, of
New York, are visiting her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs S. Rosenthal, 1922 Sixth
, street northwest.
q
Mrs. Harold Levi entertained at bridge
at her apartment in the Ashley. Her
guests were Mrs. Edgar Kaufman, Mrs
Morton Luchs. Mrs. A. c. Mayer, Mrs,
,, Harry Loeb. Mrs. Nathan Frank. Mrs.
! Julian Brylawski, and Mrs. Goldsmith
Sigmund.
Miss Alma Baer, who has been visit
ing her sister, Mrs. Henry Cullen
Straus, Of Richmond. has returned
home.
Mrs. NJ. Gunst, Of Richmond, is visit
ing her son, sydney Gunst. of Belmont
street.
Miss Marion Heilprin. who has been
a student at Barnard College. n. Y,
has returned to her home in University
place.
Mrs. J. w. Barnes. of Farm School,
Pa, is the guest of her daughter. Mrs.
A. T. Smith, of Clifton street.
Mrs. Oscar NJ. Lazrus, of Brooklyn.
n. Y, is the guest of her parents. Mr..
and Mrs. ]. Kronheim, of Thirteenth
street
Mrs. BENJAMIN X. Leon has returned
to her home in Euclid street after
spending a few weeks in Atlantic City.
4
Mrs. Charles Goldsmith has returned
to her home on Calvert street. after a
visit with her daughter. Mrs. William
Thalhimer. of Richmond.
=
Mrs. Sol Rice and daughter, Miss
Jennie Rice, of Chicago, are the guests
of Mr. and Mrs. l. w. Nordlinger, of
Biltmore street.
The Washington times., 1913-04-27
virginians Are Robbed
BY Hotel Sneak Thief

John 8. Parsons. of Accomac. Va. re-
ported to the police today that gold
open faced Howard watch. valued at $40
was stolen from his room in a down.
town hotel last night. Mr.. Parsons also
missed $50 in cash. His brother. John
W. Parsons. reported that he lost be-
tween IS and so in cash.
The watch had the initials J. s. p. on
the case. and Mr.. Parsons full name on
the works.