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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-07-02
TUESDAY MORNING.
Miss Letta Soper Became the
Bride of Floyd Maxwell
TRIP TO NORTHERN RESORTS
Home After August lst AT 726 River
Avenue-Host of Friends Ex-
tend Congratulations

Tuesday morning of this week at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. George
Soper their daughter, Miss Letta, be-
came the bride of Mr.. Floyd w. Max
we'll. At ten o'clock Mr.. Leon Stinch-
comb sang 80, Promise Me-" and at
the close Mr.. Harold Miller played
Mendelssohn's Wedding March, and
the couple, unattended, descended the
stairs and took their place in the par
lor beneath floral bower, and were
united in marriage by Rev. VIM. H.
Mason. The ring service was used,
and Mrs. Miller played LISTS "Lie-
bestraum" during the ceremony.
Immediately afterward the wedding
party went to the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Leon Stinchcomb, where three
course breakfast was served by the
Misses Mabel Wyatt, Winnie Boyd,
Laura Gossett, and Emmaline Max
well. Two tables were used, one plac-
ed in the living room and one in the
dining room. Both rooms were de-
corated with festoons of white crepe
papers, while white lilies and smilax
formed the table decorations. At the
brides home ferns and yellow daisies
were twined on the stairs and formed
numerous festoons from the chandel-
iers to the corners of the three front
rooms. Ferns and daisies were also
used in profusion elsewhere in the
rooms, and the bower under which the
couple stood was beautiful with the
same flowers. Drawn curtains and
electric light added to the effect.
The bridal gown was of princess
lace over white satin, with chiffon
trimmings, and the bouquet was Of
brides roses.
After breakfast the couple made a
mysterious escape, and were taken by
auto to Mt. Pleasant, leaving later In
the day for the northern resorts, and
will return to Alma August 1st to
make their home.
The out of town guests were Mr..
and Mrs. Maxwell, parents of the
groom, Messrs. William and Myron
Maxwell, Misses Emmaline, Flossy
and Sarah Maxwell, all of Mt. Pleas
ant, and Miss Mabel Maxwell, of
Clare.
The bride, Mrs. Maxwell, is one of
the most admired young ladies of the
city, is a graduate of the high school
and kindergarten department OF the
college. Mr.. Maxwell is the manual
training teacher of the city schools,
and during his two years. in Alma has
made many friends.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-07-02
HAD NARROW ESCAPE FROM SUDDEN DEATH
J. R. Bateman Takes Spill On East Superior Street
Team Runs Away and Is Caught Near Redman
Block-Blacksmith Repairs Damage

box remained on the pavement, al
though badly smashed While this was
happening the horses started for town
pulling the wagon wheels by means
of the single trees alone; the tongue
was broken completely in two. They
raced as far as the Redman block and
then after breaking the water pipe,
one horse took the sidewalk and broke
off three iron hitching posts and scat
tered Forquer's bicycle rack and three
wheels in all directions. The horses
then ran abreast of horse belong
ing to Lew Mum which was hitched
in front of McIntosh's grocery and this
by the aid of an electric light post
stopped the team and they were
caught. The various belongings of
Mr.. Bateman were finally gathered to-
gether, the horses were hitched on
either side of Mr.. Duckworth's outfit,
the wagon box was carried by the
truck to the blacksmith shop and the
steer was tied behind the other wagon
and departed for home. The results
were small, considering the possibili-
ties, and the loss of the hitching post
by Mr.. Redman and Mr.. Hicok will
probably not be mourned.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-07-02

The miraculous escape of j. r.
Bateman from death Monday after
noon was an act of Providence. Mr..
Bateman and Robert Duckworth were
returning from the farm of Clarence
Wheeler, a mile east of Alma. Each
man was driving a high box wagon
containing some cattle which they had
purchased from Mr.. Wheeler. Mr..
Bateman was standing in the wagon
bed with a steer and driving west on
Superior street toward the bridge,
when they met Republic motor truck
in the process of testing. The truck
was being driven east and had just
crossed the bridge a few rods.
The horses became frightened and
jumped in front of the truck,
upsetting the wagon to the north
and tossing the steer and Mr..
Bateman over the curb and down
a fifteen foot embankment, landing in
n barbed wire fence. The man was par
TALLY pinned beneath the critter and
could not get up until the animal was
moved. He was. scratched about the
face and was bruised in several places
in addition to very painful leg. The
animal was not injured, the wagon
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-07-02
MEDICAL MEN MEET
Interesting Session Held At
Brainerd Hospital
ENJOY FIVE COURSE BANQUET
w. A. Bahlke Addressed the Physi-
clans and a General Dis
cussion Followed

The County Medical Society met at
Brainerd's hospital Tuesday after
noon and listened to talk by DR..
Brooks of Detroit on the subject of
"Thiride Diseases" by the aid of eight
clinical patients, produced by the So
ciety. DR.. Brooks was accompanied by
his assistant, Dr. Mcclure, also of De-
troit. DR.. Faust of Ithaca read a pa
per against prescribing special pro-
prietary medicines. DR.. Crane of
Ashley gave a very able description of
case of pleural abscess which he re-
Gently treated. w. A. Bahlke gave a
short address on the legal Relation
of Doctors" At the completion of the
program an open discussion followed.
At $3.50 an elegant banquet was given
by Mrs. Brainerd to the guests. A five
course dinner was served and the doc
tors all forgot their cares and worries
and a vote was taken stating this to
be the best meeting ever held by the
society, thanks to the hospitality of
| their host and hostess and to the in
terest shown by all present.
Doctors Wheeler, Barstow and Petty
of st. Louis; DR.. Hubbard of Vesta-
burg; DR.. Schaffer of Elm Hall, DR..
Highfield of Riverdale, DR.. McLaugh-
lin of Elwell; Drs. Morfort, Deane,
Weller and Faust of Ithaca; DR.. Pang-
hurst, of North Star; DR.. Crane of
Ashley; DR.. Sears of Mt. Pleasant;
Drs. Brooks and Mcclure of Detroit;
DR.. Graham of Sumner and Drs. Bag
ley, Thornburg and Brainerd of Alma
were present in addition to many of
their wives and friends. w. A. BAIL
Ike and p. W. Creaser were also pres
ent. Heretofore the meetings have
been quarterly and new system of
monthly meetings will be tried for
while.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-07-02
BAPTIST CHURCH.
ITHACA, MICH, JUNE 80, 1914.

Morning service, 10 o'clock.
Sermon, "True Patriotism"
The Lords Supper will be observed.
Sunday school, 1870.
B. Y. p. u. meeting, $50.
Topic: "The Friendship Verse
Prov. 27:9.
Leader, j. w. Priest.
During the months of July and Au-
gust, there will be union meetings on
night. Six churches are par
Next Sunday night the
will be in the Methodist
church and Rev. VIM. Mason will
preach.
Thursday night prayer meeting at
1880.
All are cordially invited to these SER
vices.
j. W. Priest, Pastor. Residence
S02 Gratiot avenue.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-07-02
CHANGE IN SALARY
Alma's Postmaster Received Notice
of Decreased Salary

The state papers announce cut of
$4,000 in the salary of Postmaster
v. P. Cash. The salary of the Alma
office is based on the receipts of the
office and during the year ending
March 31st, 1914, the business was not
up to the previous standard. This is
largely attributed to one or two man
ufacturing firms who during that time
mailed out less printed matter than
Heretofore. The business for the past
three months at the postoffice is large
ly in excess of the corresponding
months of year ago and if the same
ratio of increase is maintained
throughout the year Postmaster Cash
will start July, 1915 on an increased
salary. .~.,
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-07-02
AUNT RUTH'S CRICKET CLUB

Aunt Ruth's Cricket Club of the De-
signer held a homemade candy sale
in the window of the Economy Shoe
Store yesterday afternoon for the pur-
pose of raising enough money to have
their picture taken in order to send
it to the Designer to be used on the
children's page. The Cricket Club is
composed of nine girls, between the
ages of eight and thirteen years, and
are under the care of Miss Nina Mon
tigel They hold regular weekly
meetings at the respective homes of
the girls. The local club was organ
lied this spring" and are having many
good times as well as receiving bene-
fetal instruction along various lines.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-07-02
ARCADIA FARMER CLUB
Held Interesting Meeting At Home
of John Knoertzer In
this City

The Arcadia Farmers Club held its
monthly meeting for June at the home
of John Knoertzer and l.. Y. Irish, at
702 and 70S Gratiot avenue. Seventy
eight members and guests responded
to the invitation Thursday afternoon
and were entertained by an excellent
program at the residence of Mrs.
Knoertzer and a bountiful luncheon
under the trees on the lawn of Mrs.
Irish. A song by the club opened the
meeting followed by prayer by Rev.
Priest. l.. Y. Irish delivered the ad-
dress of welcome in behalf of both
hosts and hostesses. The roll was
called and recitations were given by
Mrs. II. Smith, Mrs. F. Glow, Miss
Louise Hainline, Miss lone Robinson,
Miss Irene Wolf and Francis Priest.
Kenneth Priest and Robert Baker de-
lighted the guests by a very pretty
duet. Rev. Brownlow gave a fifteen
minute talk on the subject of "True
Patriotism" in which he contrasted
the ordinary noisy Fourth to the ideal
Fourth with the dominating idea of
honoring the brave men who made the
fourth day in July one of the big
days of the year, by the upbuilding Of
character and manhood.
c. f. Hainline, president Df the club,
presided at the meeting ami Mr.. Irish
conducted the song service. The next
meeting will be held July 80 at the
home of Sylvester Peck, three miles
east and two miles north of Alma.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-07-02
SATURDAY 5 STORM
Wrecked Several Barns and Did
Damage In Gratiot County

The storm last Saturday afternoon
between four and five o'clock, while
not of cyclonic proportions, yet
caused considerable damage through
out the county. The large barn
40 X 90 of Arthu Dibble in North
Star township, was completely demol-
ished by the wind, as was the barn
of James Glib, in Emerson town.
ship. Mr.. Glib also suffered the loss
of a large silo in Wheeler township.
Trees were uprooted, fences levelled,
and minor damage done. The same
storm passing through Eaton county
cut a swath 80 rods wide through a
rich farming county, levelling every
thing before it. At Charlotte, Ches-
aning and other cities lightning set
fire to many buildings.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-07-02
WILL MOVE 10 ALMA
Morris Messenger of ST. Louis Leases
Redman Building.

wednesday of this week Morris Mes
seuger, the st. Louis clothier. leased the
Redman building on East Superior street
and will this fall occupy the same with
an up-to.dste stock OF Of gents furnish
ings. The room is 4Ox70 aud when
finished ready for occupancy will make
one of the better salcsrooms in this part
of the state Mr.. Messenger gets poss-
ssion OF one half OF the building Sept.
first and the entire building Sept. 18th
Mr. Messenger has many friends in
Alma who wish him success in his ven
ture.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-07-02

Alderman George II. Peery left this
noon for Kansas City, Missouri where
he assumes charge of the Republic
Motor Truck Co.'S agency in that city.
lie was accompanied by his son, Harold
who will visit his grandparents in Illi-
nois for some time Mrs. Peery will
leave for her western home in few
days.
Miss Gertrude Dodge. a former Alma
teacher. but recently of Holland, spent
Thursday with friends in this city, en-
route to her hume in Pompeii TO spend
two weeks. In company with her
mother, Misi Dodge will leave soon for
California for an extended visit.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-07-02
FOR STATE REPRESENTATIVE

To the Electors of Gratiot County:
Believing that in accordance with
party usage | am entitled to a re-
nomination for Representative in the
Legislature, ! therefore ask the sup
port of the Republican Electors of
Gratiot County at the coming August
Primary, and will fully appreciate
your support.
Yours respectfully,
Adv.t4 Newell SMITH.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-07-02
ALMA LAWN TENNIS ASSN.

A meeting of the Alma Lawn Ten
mis- Association is called to meet in
the directors room of the Alma State
Savings Bank next Monday (July 6)
at 1880 p. m, for the purpose of elect
ing officers, arranging for the annual
tournament and the transaction of all
other business requiring attention.
All who are interested in lawn ten
mis- are invited to be present.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-07-02
GETS CREASER STORE
J. A. Gerhardt of Reed City
To Install
UP-T0-DATE DRY GOODS STOCK
Comes to Alma Highly Recommended
After Six Years At
Reed City

j. A. Gerhardt of Reed City has leas-
ed the Creaser store room recently
occupied by Mesdames Humphrey and
Adams and will about September first
occupy the room with a complete stock
of dry goods. Mr.. Gerhardt has for
six years been in active business IN
Reed City and comes to Alma with
the highest recommendation as sue
cessful business man.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-07-02
GOOD ENTERTAINER.

Last Monday evening Mr.. Lee
Sharrar entertained a number of his
friends at his home on State street
Music, games and refreshments caus-
ed the time to pass quickly and when
the young people dispersed they voted
Lee a royal entertainer.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-07-02
BROKE HIS ANKLE.

George Rule, while in the employ of
the city and at work on the Grant
avenue water mains, suffered broken
ankle as a result of a cave-in. The
accident happened Tuesday and Mr..
Rule is as a result confined to his
home on East Superior street.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-07-02
FOR PROSECUTING ATTORNEY

am candidate for denomination
for Prosecuting Attorney, and respec-
fully ask the support of the people of
the county at the Primary, August 25,
1914.
1892 adv. JOHN M. EvERDEN.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-07-02
GRATIOT COUNTY HONORED.

At the election of officers at the
state fremen's meeting at Saginaw
last week Gratiot county treasurer,
A. p. Lane, was reelected secretary
and treasurer of the association, a
position which he has filled with great
satisfaction to all concerned.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-07-02
UNITED BRETHREN.

Regular services next Sunday morn
ing at the usual hour: This is mis-
sionary day, and good attendance is
desired. You are welcome.
f. G. CLAPP, Pastor.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-07-02

Bartley's Market for meat loaf,
made TO your order on short notice. If
Lanshaw Players in their tent In Alma
July 6. and 8.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-07-02

Gratiot county Y. M. C. A. Secretary
Bayliss, is the proud father Of an eight
pound baby girl, born Tuesday morn
ing, June 80, 1914.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-07-02

FOR RENT-Rooms with all modern
conveniences. 527 Woodwork ave.
Big tent show Monday, Tuesday aud
Wednesday, July 9, and 3. K
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-03-11
MADISON.

A company of $50 relatives, friends
and ol6 neighbors gathered Monday
evening in Grange hall to participate
in the celebration of the 25th anniver-
sary of the marriage of Mr.. and Mrs.
Fred A. Dinsnnore Of Anson. The re-
ception proper commenced at SIS
clock. The guests were introduced
by NJ. f. Jilison and in the receiving
line were Mr. and Mrs. Dinsmore, and
DIR. and Mrs. A. G. Stanwood. After
the reception came program, Rev.
E. w. Webber acting as master of
ceremonies: Vocal solo, Otto K. E.
Bahr; prayer and remarks by Rev. F.
II. Means; piano solo, Miss Edith Hill
ton; reading, Making a Man of the
Boy" H. Tobey Moors, Skowhegan;
piano solo, Mrs. Bahr; reading, an
original poem composed for the occa-
sion by Mrs. Daniel Adams: music
by Mr.. Bahr; reading, "An Old Sweet
heart of Nine" Victor Pease; piano
solo, Mrs. Lucretia Worster; presen-
tation speech by Mr.. Weber; Mr..
Dipsmore responded in a happy vein,
expressing his pleasure at having so
many present and the appreciation of
him and Mrs. Dinsrnore of the gifts;
music by a quartette consisting Of Mr..
and Mrs. G. N. ingalls,, Mrs. E. A.
Maxim, VIM. Ingalls,. The guests
were then invited to the banquet hall
on the third floor, where ice cream,
waters, cake and fruit punch were
served. Among those who assisted in
the serving were Misses Edith Hilton,
Emma Brown and Edith Nose. The
punch bowl was presided over by Mrs.
Stanwood. After the refreshments the
company again adjourned to the main
hall where an old fashioned and in
formal social hour was spent with
games and music. Mr.. Dinsmore is
well-known Anson farmer. Both Mr..
and Mrs. Dinsmore are prominent
members of Kennebec Valley Grange.
They are also active members of the
Madison Congregational church, and
have wide circle of friends embracing
many of the older residents of this
community. At the close of the pro-
gram Mr.. Dinsmore invited all pres
ent to come to a golden wedding cele-
bration in 25 years.
Mr.. and Mrs. Benjamin Beale of
Hebron and Mrs. Samuel Bradford and
son Harold of Minot came to town
Monday to attend the Silver wedding
anniversary of their sister. Mrs. F.
a. Dinsmore.
DR.. Joseph P. Lancaster left Tues
day for Boston, where he expects to
attend the Automobile show.
Rev. E. w. Webber returned Monday
evening from Boston, where he went
the last of the week on a business
trip.
Willis e. Clough, who has been crit
ically ill with pneumonia for the past
week at his residence on Pleasant
street. was reported to be slightly i'm
proved in health Tuesday.
Mrs. Arthur. Hamilton, who has been
the guest of relatives in Madison for
the past week. returned Tuesday to
her home in Taunton, Mass
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-03-11

ues were obtained, but light weight
seconds that had seen long service did
not readily recommend themselves to
the buyers, and sold slow and at low
| figures.
The best heavy drafters, 1650@1900
lbs sold at $325@450; medium weight,
green, heavy drafters, sold from $225@
$50, heavy wagon and express horses,
from $175@250; light weight busi-
ness horses from s150@225; farm
chunks from S150@225.
At the City Sale Stables-J. G..
Keith, at the Brighton Sale Stables,
sold four express carloads Of green
| horses and 40 seconds. Green horses
of 1000 lbs. weight, sold around 1895,
| but the best sales were made on the
more medium weight commerciaI
horses, for which the demand was
good, with many shipments out into
the country. Seconds, unless Of good
merit, moved slowly.
William Hurwitz sold during the
| week carloads of green horses and
| 20 seconds were offered. Sales were or
| fair volume, with bids brisk on heavy
wagon horses, and farm chunks. which
sold on a higher market than for some
time past. There were amongst the
seconds some good animals turned in
by local express companies, and these
were good sellers, at full value, accord
| ing to quality. This week there Will
be an offering of carloads OF green
| horses.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-03-11
SKOWHEGAN.
ArOOstook Farmers Doing
Well on Somerset Land.
State School Architect COombs
Plans Rebuilding High School.
Deaths Of Mrs. Edward J. Butler
And Mrs. Henrietta Moore.

Over 100 farmers from Aroostook
county, according to recent report,
have settled in this county. The
first Aroostook man came to Nor
ridgewock about 10 years ago and in
troduced potato growing along
Aroostook methods and the next year
brother of this man came and these
two men demonstrated that much of
the land that was considered useless
could be highly productive and now
the products of the farms in Nor
ridgewock alone have more than
tripled and the native farmer is grow
ing potatoes with success equal to the
Aroostook farmer. The report shows
that during 1913 the highest price
ever paid for a farm in this county
was given by an Aroostook farmer,
the price being $4,000. 1t was some
what run out but the new owner
plans to plant so acres of potatoes
there this spring. The farm is situ-
ated in Embden. Another farm on
the same road was sold for $500 to
an Aroostook man and loo acres OF
potatoes will be planted there this
spring Fewer farms have been sold
this winter than usual and real estate
has been slow in changing HANDS
though farms that have been sold have
involved high prices.
Mr.. and Mrs. Eddie Gurney and
children are visiting at the home OF
Mrs. Gurney's parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Mathew Kennedy.
Mrs. Annie Marshall of Melrose,
Mass, is visiting Miss Ethel Walton.
Miss c. J. Williams, who has been
in the dry and fancy goods business
on Water street for about Is years has
closed out her business and will re-
tire. It is understood that she Will
make her home IL Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-03-11

Ex-Congressman s. w. Gould was
in Portland Tuesday on a business
visit.
Architect Coombs of Lewiston. State
school architect, has presented new
plans for the rebuilding of the ola
High School building. According 10
these plans about $4,000 would be ex-
pended and would not necessitate the
purchasing of any new ground. The
new extension would be about 81 feet
and would be so arranged that mod
ern building would be the result of the
change. The other plans submitted
involve about $4,000. Mr.. Coombs
has done a great deal of remodeling
school buildings in the State and be-
cause of satisfactory results he was
recently appointed State school archi-
tect
Trial Justice j. II. Lancaster recent
lv had a case of cruelty TO animais
before him, John Mansei being ar
rested by DR.. Joseph Rollins or Port
land on complaint of the Great North-
ern Paper Co, on account or ABUSE 10
horses of the company. 1t was al
legged that Mansell jabbed ant-dog
into the animals side. His hne
amounted to $40, including costs,
which he paid.
Though DR.. A. B. Borden received
but four votes in the contest Monday
for third selectman he has demanded
recount He contends that the
winner got too many votes which
were intended for him.
Three tramps were brought mere
Monday from Norridgewock and Trlai
Justice Lancaster suspended sentence
on condition that they get out OF the
county. They were coming from the
woods. where they had been employed
for the winter and were found IN
barn.
Democratic caucus was held mere
Monday evening and the following
delegates chosen to attend the state
Democratic convention March 26 IN
Portland: Carl NJ. Holt, Del Mathews
charles Green, w. S. Gilman, Adam
simpson. F. A. Benner. George Badger
Grank Thompson, Fred Tuttle; alter
tes. Charles H. Tuttle. w. H. Demo-
red Cote. The following new
town committee was elected: r. C.
Dunlap. chairman; c. B. Hight, secre-
tary: Adam Simpson. treasurer;
Frank Thompson. F. A. Benner JOS
eph Chabot, Alfred Cote, Joseph Dulac,
G Trufant. Robert Simpson, George
Badger. Charles Green. The Demo-
cratic town convention will be held al
II A. NJ, March 10 in the Municipal
building.
Somerset Lodge. F. and A. M
worked the Fellowcraft degree Mon
dav evening upon one candidate.
H. M. Stevens has been drawn 10
serve on the traverse jury from Smith
field. w. II. Towle from Palmyra.
Probate court convened Tuesday Tor
the March term, with a smaller amount
of business than usual.
George b. Fairgrave went Tuesday
to Wilton to visit relatives for few
days.
c. C. Kinsman went Tuesday to
Boston on business trip.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-03-11
COLDS,
HEADACHES, BILIoUsNESs,

should be remedied at once. They de-
bilitate the system-pave the way for
dangerous ills.
For so years, IL. F." Atwood's s Med
icine has effectively arrested these all
ments. 1t never fails to afford com
plete relief, as Miss Knowles here tes-
tifes:
Hampden Highlands, Me-:
Have used the Il. F." Atwood S
Medicine for many years, I can say
we have never known them to fail of
producing satisfactory results in colds,
headaches biliousness, etc, when used
according to directions"
.-- (Signed), Ivy NJ. Knowles.
It's easier to prevent illness than to
restore health. Get YOUR bottle
NOW, from any dealer
Big Bottle-35 cents-Sample FREE.
81. F." MEDICINE CO., Portland. Me-
ADV.