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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-09-23

Topeka 900 20 OOO-4
Summary: Stolen bases-McGanigan.
Cochran. Sacrifice hits-Oriet, Cochran.
Bramble. Sacrifice ny-Lattimore. Two
base hits-Collins, Altman. Forsythe. Rapps.
Morse, Screiber. Base on balls-On Dash
on Dashner in Z % innings; on Grover
none in 1 1-3 innings. Struck out-By
,Dashner 5, by Grover l, by Jordan 2.
Wild pitch-Dashner. Hit by pitched ball
BY Jordan, baltimore. Time-2:2O.
Second Came
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-09-23

scoring Koerner. Tonneman sacri-
feed and Reisigl was safe on Williams
error at first, scoring Tallion and Lat
timore. he game was called at the
end of the seventh, by agreement.
The scores:
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-09-23

Tuesday Results.

Tuesday Results.
At Pittsburg-Score: r n e
Batteries: Davenport and Chap
man; Camnitz. Walker and Berry.
At Brooklyn-Score: r Fl e
Kansas City. ..-O 2.
Brooklyn 81 o
Batteries: Cullop and Easterly:
Seaton az Land.
At Buffalo-Scores r II E
Indianapolis .....1 2
Buffalo ........4 4 o
Batteries: Billiard and Rariden:
Anderson and Lavigne.
At Baltimore-Score: R.H.E.
Baltimore $50 . .
BatteriesNBrennan. Hendrix and
Wilson; Bailey, Smith andsJacklitsch.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-09-23

In only two states-AaasAchusetts and
Ari4onia-the Per capita state debt d
more than the national OBLIGATION
Alma record., 1914-01-22
GOES TO TRAVERSE
CITY SCHOOLS.

Roy Phillips, student OF the col
lege, who will graduate this term from
four year mathematical and labor
atory science course, has accepted
the position OF instructor in the Ira
verse City High School Mr.. Phillips
will have charge of the mathematical
and geological departments. His
home is in Marlette, and during his
four years in Alma he has made many
fast friends who will be sorry to see
him leave, and at the same time re-
joice in his good fortune, which he has
SO nobly earned. In addition to his
studies, Mr. Phillips has taken an &C
tive part in athletics and the other
college activities. He played four
years on the Varsity football team.
was in four years of basketball and
was one of the best baseball players
Alma ever claimed He was chosen
one year by two different men, as
guard on the NJ. |. a. A. team. He
was business manager of the Alman-
ian and is the present president of
the Zeta Sigma fraternity. The best
wishes of all his friends go with hlm
when he leaves, Monday, for his new
work
Alma record., 1914-01-22
CLINTON COUNTY BANQUET

The annual banquet of the Clinton
County Republican club will be held
at st. Johns on Friday evening, Feb
ruary 13. Great preparations have
been made to make this the banner
banquet of the year. Former Speak
er of the National House of Repre-
sentatives, Uncle Joe" Cannon, will
speak on Forty years in the United
States Congress" United States SEN
ator Charles L. Townsend on "Re-
publican Duty" Congressman Joseph
w. Fordney on Some Important
National Matters" Alexander ].
Grossbeck, candidate for governor,
Republican Politics." Hon. John Q.
Ross, lieutenant governor, on Some
Live Michigan Problems" Hon.
Frederick c. Martindale, on "State
Affairs" Grant Fellows on Abraham
Lincoln"
Tickets were placed on sale Satur-
day last and the demand for them
has been greater than ever before in
the history of the club. A reception
will be rendered the speakers at the
Masonic club from to o'clock.
The state officers have been invited
to be present State Senator William
NJ. Smith will act as POSTMASTER.
Alma record., 1914-01-22
FOR FIRE PROTECTION
State Fire Marshal WinShip Issues
Letter to Fire Chiefs

The following letter has been re-
ceived by the heads of the various
fire departments throughout the state
Lansing, January s, 1914
Dear Chief
The terrible disaster at Calumet on
Christmas Eve in which many women
and children lost their lives and en-
tire families were wiped out within a
few moments, clealy demonstrates
that it is not necessary for an actual
fire to occur to cause panic with aw-
ful results. The catastrophe in the
Northern Michigan city has been the
means of bringing many complaints
to this department calling attention
to the unsage conditions in many of
the public buildings in various cities
and towns throughout the state. In
a large number of churches and in
many halls and lodge rooms located
on second and third floors sufficient
exits and fire escapes are not install
ed to prevent repetition of the Calu-
met horror in case of fire or panic.
Confined on page ..
Alma record., 1914-01-22
WEEKLY RECITALS
INTERESTING

Pupils of the School of Music are
giving recitals each Friday evening
in the college chapel which are prov
ing especially interesting both to stu
dents and the public. The recital
last week was the first one given
since the holidays and the program
and attendance were good. The re-
citals begin at 4 rs and those interest
ed in music are urged to attend The
following program will be given this
week, Friday afternoon.
Mazurka ........... Meyer-H Helmund
Miss Thayer.
Home to Our Mountains Ql Tro-
VatOre) ..................... Nerd1
Miss Kennedy and Mr.. Butler.
boat song ................... ware
Miss Rozema.
Pierrette ............... Chaminade
Ruth Cook.
Sunset .................... Buck
Mr.. Hodge.
Berceuse Oocelyn) ........ GODDARD
violin obligato by Miss GOLD
Miss Gilmore.
Alma record., 1914-01-22
glenn AONI|GEl DEAD
Son Of Mr.. and Mrs. J. N. MOntigeI
Passed Away Tuesday Jan 20
WAS B1RH IN ALMA FEB 6, 1883
HAD been In Poor Health For Several Years
Funeral Services Today

Tuesday afternoon at 1880 death
came to end the sufferiugs OF Glenn
Montigel the eldest son of Mr.. and
Mrs J. NJ Montigel Of this city
Born in Alma February 6, 1883, Glenn
had always made this city his home
He graduated from the Alma High
school with the class of 1906, follow
ing which he spent two years at the
Chicago University \ young man
full of vigor, energy and hustle, he
applied himself too closely to his
studies and suffered a physical col
lapse from which, despite the tender
care of parents, nurse and physicians,
he never fully recovered.
Funeral services conducted by Rev.
J. Frank Jackson, will be held today
and the remains laid to rest in River
side cemetery. In their great be-
reavement the father and mother,
brothers and sisters have the SYM
pathy of the entire community.
Alma record., 1914-01-22
REPUBLICAN BANQUET
Secretary Pinney Submits Program Of
Banquet For Feb. II

The plans for the Gratiot County
Republican Club banquet to be held
in Alma at the Wright House on the
11th of Feb. are being completed
rapidly and enthusiasm throughout
the county is so intense that the Of
fcers are confident that the banquet
this year will rival any of the larger
banquets to be held in the state. The
following very strong list of speakers
is complete with the exception of
Senator VIM. Alden Smith from whom
we have not heard definitely. Sena-
tor Townsend secured Senator Wes-
ley Jones, one of the best speakers in
the L. s. Senate. for this meeting.
Hon. VIM. Smith, Toastmaster.
Senator Charles +. Townsend, sub
ject to be announced later.
Senator Wesley Jones, L. S. Sen
ator from Washington, subject to be
announced later
Hon. Joseph Fordney, Recent Leg
islation and its Effect on Industries
and the People"
Hon. John O. Ross, "The Live
Questions in Michigan"
Hon. David A. Fitzgibbon, "The
Michigan Legislature in 1913"
The tickets are now on sale with
all of the vice presidents and the COM
mittee urges every person who ex-
poets to attend this banquet to pur-
chase ticket at once, so we will
know in advance the number of plates
that we must serve. The special
train from the south leaving Owosso
about five o'clock in the afternoon
will furnish convenient transporta-
tion both ways for those from the
southern portion of the county.
c. II. PINNEY,
Secretary.
Alma record., 1914-01-22
CHORAL CLUB OFFICERS.

At recent meeting of the Alma
Choral Club the election of GERS
was held. Prof. T. A. Fan vas
chosen president, Miss harriet
McGreaham vice-president, Miss
Olive Smith secretary, and John
Knoertzer treasurer.
The chorus is now working on
Coleridge Taylor's "Hiawatha's We'd
ding" which promises to be exceed
ingly popular with the members and
will no doubt be we'll received by the
public when it is presented at the
May festival Present plans are to
give a mixed concert at an early date
in connection with the college Or
chestra in a down town ale ium
and at popular prices.
Alma record., 1914-01-22
MRS. HARIWELL DEAD
At the Home Of Her Daughter, Mrs.
BeIbeCk

Ann NJ. Dempsey was born at Que
bee, Canada, in 1887. She was mar
ried at Ingersoll, Canada, to Abner S.
Young. There were two children of
this marriage, Sarah NJ, n RS.
Belbeck, and Murilla, now n en-
ton. Mr.. Young was a Union soldier
during the Civil war and only lived a
short time after his return home.
Mrs. Young was married to NJ - =
we'll in 1867, and to them we 4
four children. Three OF Il {:
still living, Abram and John
in Tuscola county, and Mrs. {
Priest of Jarvis, Canada. NJ
we'll died June 20, 1912 After the
death of her husband Mrs. Hartwell
lived with her daughter, Mrs. Priest,
for year, but last June she came to
her sons home in Tuscola county.
Two weeks ago today she came to
visit her daughter, Mrs. Belbeck, was
taken i'll and passed away Thursday
night, January 15 She was for thirty
years faithful member of the Meth
odist church The funeral services
were held in the Baptist church Mon
day morning at ten o'clock, Rev. ].
W. Priest officiating, and burial was
made in Riverside cemetery.
Alma record., 1914-01-22
LECTURE On The BIBLE
Given BY DR.. Herbert R. WilIGtt, Of
Chicago University
ITS PLACE IN MODERN LIFE
Next Number Of LyCeum Course February
Second Drawing Next Monday

DR.. Herbert r. Willett, professor
of languages in Chicago University,
lectured in Alma opera house, Friday
evening, January 10th, on The Bible
and its Place in Modern Life"
In introducing the speaker, Prof. J..
I. Ewing referred to his pleasure in
bringing to the platform a man whom
he had not met for years, but who as
a student gave promise of strong
scholarship and whose career had
since verified that promise.
Dr. Willett responded warmly as
suring all of his friendship and high
esteem for the Ewings in his home
town of Ionia and especially ]. T.
In his address his first story was
description of an incident in Milan
in which the words, The night is far
spent the day is at hand let us there
fore cast off the works of darkness,
and let us put on the armor of light"
became the power of new life in the
heart of a boy of the street and the
mighty ST. Augustine was given to
the world.
Then a scene in the city of Flor
ence when Dante was aroused by the
words, Awake, thou that sleepest,
ana arise from the dead, and Christ
shall give thee light" and he awoke
to study the political life of his time
and enter its contests, win positions
of honor and revolutionize society
and his city, only to be ostracised and
perpetually banished from his loved
town and then in the heart-breaking
solitude of his life to white that great
poem, "The Divine Comedy"
When Jerome Savonarola the
worlds greatest preacher was dis
couraged with all his Attempts in life,
a single sentence from the Bible, in
a sermon by monk in the old church
yard of Florence, became the inspira-
tion of his greater life and enabled
him to shake the city to its founda-
ton and win an enviable place in the
history of his nation and of the
world. Reference was made to the
dying words of Sir Walter Scott
There is only one Book TO read;" to
the estimate of Queen Victoria, The
Pible is the secret of England's great
ness" and TO words of PRECEDENT
Jackson. "This Book is the rock on
which the republic rests"
The most interesting building in
Continued on page6.
Alma record., 1914-01-22
VII. SHEPARD I0 |ON|A
Assumed Position Of Freight Agent
Monday
FAMILY TO GO IN THE SPRING
Has Been Pere Marquette Agent In Alma For
Past Seven Years

V. II. Shepard, the Pere Marquette
freight agent, has resigned his posi-
tion in Alma and left Monday morn
ing for Ionia where he will assume
charge of that office with similar du-
ties. 1t is a position of greater i'm
portance and as Mr.. Shepards work
was first class while in Alma there is
no doubt that he will be a credit to
his new town. His property in Alma
will be sold and his family will move
to Ionia in the spring. Mr. Shepard
and family have been residents of
Alma for several years and their ac-
tivity in various business and social
affairs of the city have endeared them
to the citizens who while congratulate
ing Mr. Shepard on the promotion,
regret to lose them. Mr.. Evans, the
travelling relief man, whose home is
in Clifford. is now filling the vacancy
until another man can be found to
take Mr.. Shepard's place.
Alma record., 1914-01-22
WRIGHT HALL BANQUET
College Trustees. Faculty and Alma
Business Men "Get Together"
THIS WEEK MONDAY EVENING
DR.. Barclay POSTMASTER, Several Local Men
Among the Speakers

AS a prelude to the annual meeting
of the Board of Trustees of Alma col
lege a Get Together Banquet" was
held in Wright Hall, Monday even
ing, TO further establish cordial re
lations between the college, its fac
ulty and trustees and the business
men OF Alma. The business men at
tended in goodly numbers and the
trustees from all over the state were
present. The guests were seated at
the banquet table at seven O'Clock
The tables were arranged in horse
shoe shape, were very prettily dec
GRATED, the girls of Wright Hall
serving the banquet
Directly after the feast DIR. Blais-
dell introduced DR.. ]. NJ. Barclay OF
Detroit, the toastmaster of the even
ing, who after short talk called for
toasts from the following men; Dr.
Blaisdell, Prof F. f. Ellsworth, Mr.
II, c. Moore, Mr.. c. II. Washburn,
Mr.. /. A. Sharp and Ira NJ. Hatch of
Chicago All the men spoke on the
general theme of the relation of the
college to the town, and some splen-
did sentiments were expressed. Mr..
Moore showed statistics proving the
fact that the college spent in the city
of Alma better than $5O,OOO.OO per
year. This is remarkable and a fact
few men have taken into considera-
tion. At the close of the speeches an
informal discussion took place, in
which DIR. Spencer of Ionia, Mr..
Tracy of Sturgis, Prof Cook and
Prof Mitchell OF Alma took an ac-
tive part. At intervals during the
evening excellent music was furnished
by Prof. Veatch and the Glee club
The banquet was a great success and
the next Get Together Banquet" will
be looked forward to with interest
Alma record., 1914-01-22
SUSIE Bartlett DEAD
Passed Away Monday Morning At
-Four O'clock
DAUGHTER OF MRS. NELSON
Was Fourteen Years Old and Freshman In the
Alma High School

Miss Susie Bartlett only daughter
of Mrs Clinton Nelson, passed away
at her mothers home on w. Superior
street at four o'clock Monday morn
ing She was taken sick the first OF
last week with peritonitis, though in
good health until that time. Miss
Bartlett celebrated her fourteenth
birthday anniversary last Tuesday,
was in the Freshman class in high
school and was we'll liked by her
classmates and all who knew her
The funeral services were held at the
Baptist church Wednesday afternoon
conducted by Rev. ]. w. Priest, and
the remains were laid to rest in River
side cemetery.
Alma record., 1914-01-22
Masonic Dance.

The masons are giving a series OF
five dancing parties, the proceeds to
go TO the Masonic Temple Associa-
ton. The first one was held on
New Years eve and the remaining
four will follow whenever the COM
mittee so decides. The committee
is composed of Dr. +. A. Gill, chair
man" Ray Tomlih, Chas, Ward, Jas.
Klein and ]. s. Knoertzer
The dance last Wednesday night
was an extra given by the Eastern
Star the object being the same as
the others. The best of music was
furnished by French and Kee-
nan Of Mt Pleasant A good crowd
was in attendance and guests were
present from out of town.
Alma record., 1914-01-22
THE MEMS BANQUET
Held Last Wednesday Evening Proved
A Great Success
COVERS WERE LAID FOR 200
". n. Mason, J. ". PRIEST C. n. waShburn
and Others Responded to TOaStS

Nearly two hundred men were
ready for supper when the doors to
the banquet hall were opened in the
/. o. O. F. building last Thursday
evening at six o'clock. The tables
were daintily spread and bore a
bountiful supply Of substantial things
to eat. Rev. Brownlow asked all to
join in singing Praise God from
whom all blessings fow," after which
Rev. w. H. Mason returned thanks.
The Methodist ladies were prompt
ly on hand in full force serving most
graciously until every hungry appe-
tite was satisfied.
The parson then, as master of cere-
monies, requested a solo by Mr.. G..
v Wright. GLORY to Thee my God
this night" was very acceptably rem
dered with B. Butler as accompanist.
Rev. J. w. Priest was then called
on to speak of the value Of the church
in the community He emphasized
the -mindedness of people in
general as to the benefits of the
church, except where they had real
estate to buy or sell.
Mr.. A. T. Fannell sang a solo, "Old
Dr. McGinn," which was very much
appreciated. As an encore he ten
dered "My Honey"
"A Mans Obligation to the Church"
was the theme announced for Rev.
w. H. Mason, pastor of the Presby-
terian church, and he promptly stated
HI II, 1
pended on what the church repre-
sented If the church stands for
righteousness, purity and truth in pri-
vate and public life and taught bro
therly kindness in the spirit of Christ
then every man is under moral and
spiritual obligation to participate in
its work and stand Loyalty by its every
endeavor This personal obligation
rests on every man and no one else
can relieve him of this responsibility.
Every man in Alma is as responsible
for the influence he wields as are the
leading men in your churches or the
pastors themselves. Seriously it's
time we faced this problem square1y
and took our stand upon it as men,
Mr.. Carl II. Washburn, cashier of
the First State bank, addressed the
company on the subject Of "The Re-
lation of the Church to Business"
He spoke of the New Years greeting
given by Governor and Mrs. Ferris
to the citizens of Michigan and the
emphasis they placed on the cultiva-
tion Of personal virtues and brotherly
kindness rather than the accumula-
tion of wealth. He told of the in
clination of people to live beyond
their means, the misery caused there
by and that the only remedy was the
religion of Christ. There are big
problems for the men of today to
solve and with Gods help they can
be solved. He closed with the state
ment, Don't shirk but put on the ar
NOR and fight manfully."
Alma record., 1914-01-22
ALMA BOWLING TEAM.
Defeated a Mt. Pleasant Team in
Opening Game of Series.

The Mt Pleasant Enterprise of last
week said:
Consistent bowling by Captain
Belbach enabled Alma's five bowling
representatives to put one over on
the locals in the opening game of a
proposed series of inter-city battles
The Alma general averaged $50 in
his three games and his POI brought
him high score honors also. Bailey
led the home hopes with an average
of 1872 and also took high score hon
ors with IT'S. Turcott's loo was the
next best effort A return game will
be played soon at Alma and the To-
calls aver that they'll cut loose with
a few surprises at their next meeting.
The summaries:
Alma record., 1914-01-22
BAPTIST CHURCH.

Morning service, 10 o'clock. Ser
mon, Walking with God"
Sunday school 11:3O.
B. Y. p. u. meeting o'clock Top
ic, "The Challenge of the Life of Jud-
son to the Young Life of Today"
Evening service, Z o'clock. Ser
mon, "The Son of Man is come to
Save Mems Lives"
The church prayer meeting is now
held on Thursday nights at 7:30.
All are cordially invited to these
services.
Alma record., 1914-01-22
BASKET BALL 3lHES
College Classes Net In Hard Fought
Contests
SATURDAY EVENING, JANUARY Il
Seniors Defeated Juniors and Sophomore:
Won Over Freshmen

College classes clashed for basket
bali honors in hotly contested games
Saturday evening. The upper class
men battled hard and fast, exhibit
ing some classy" playing.
The lower classmen also surprised
the spectators with their speed and
skill
The final score stood: Seniors 20,
Juniors 10, while the Soph-
game ended with the score 25-14 in
favor of the Sophomores.
The lineups were:-
Alma record., 1914-01-22
REVIVAL MEETINGS END
Much Interest Was Shown In Special
SefViCeS-GOOd Results

The series Of special meetings at
the Methodist church closed Sunday
evening with a very impressive ser
vice. The meetings have been in
progress the past two weeks. The
first week, the pastor, Rev. Thomas
G. r. Brownlow, had entire charge,
and the second week he was assisted
by Rev. J. c. Leckie of bennington,
Canada. Rev. Leckie preached at
both services Sunday; the morning
sermon being on the life of Peter
and in the evening on Lessons from
the Sea" Both sermons were es-
pecially adapted to the occasion and
the speakers sincerity made them
very convincing.
During the week volunteer choir
furnished the music with the regular
choir Sundays. Prof. Fannell's solo
singing Sunday was an effective fea-
ture of the services.
rs direct result of the meetings
twenty-nine people joined the church
last Sunday and more will follow the
coming Sunday, in addition to this is
the unseen and unknown benefit tc
those who attended the services and
in the greater influence for good
which they will have.
Alma record., 1914-01-22
ANNOUNCEMENT DINNER
Pleasant Occasion AT Home OF Col.
lege President

Mrs T. c. Blaisdell was hostess at
an announcement dinner at her home
Saturday evening. The guests in
cluded the resident teachers of
Wright Hall and at the table each
found hand-painted Japanese place
card bearing the announcement .of
the engagement of Miss Marie Haze
fliger, the guest of honor, to Mr..
Stanley Graves of Detroit Miss
Haefliger is the dean of women at
Wright Hall and Mr.. Graves is an
alumnus of Alma college, having
graduated with the class of 1910 He
now holds the position of travelling
auditor for the Michigan Central
Railroad company. The wedding will
take place in the summer
Alma record., 1914-01-22

Hyde Cook 1 Nc. Cloy Wood
i.
Baskets from fouls, Rogers, 2 in A,
Hyde, in >, Vought, l in 1, Wood
in 6, Cook in 2, McCloy 1 in 2.
Cook pushed Rogers illegally, for
feiting point to the Seniors. Score
Sill, J-9.
Ephie Johnson played an excep-
tionally good game considering that
he had very badly lacerated chin,
which he had to keep plastered up,
it was caused by his getting the
worst of a wrestling match between
himself and Harry Schultz razor.
Second half, field baskets, Hyde 1,
Vought, 4, Higsby, 1, Wood, 2, Cook,
3.
Baskets from fouls, Hyde, 0 in 1,
Vought, in 3, McCloy, in 1, Cook,
0 in 3.
The Seniors will find some stout
opposition when they play the Sopho-
mores next week.
Alma record., 1914-01-22

Last Wednesday evening twenty
members of the Pembroke Club of
the Presbyterian church were enter
tanned at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Claude Burton, one and one-half
miles west of Alma. The guests were
conveyed to their destination in a
sleigh by Robert Ross and with the
usual program followed by refresh
ments a very pleasant evening was
enjoyed.
Alma record., 1914-01-22
INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS.

The ladies Of Riverdale and Smiley
Hives, /. Q. T. NJ NJ, held a joint
meeting and installed the following
officers last Saturday:
Riverdale Lodge.
Com.-Leta Houck.
p. Com.-Carrie Williams.
L. Com -Maude Phelps.
r. K-Angeline Nichols
+. K.-Martha Sutton.
Chaplain-Hattie Phelps.
NJ. at A-Carrie Richards
Sargeant-Anna LOCKER
Sentinel.-Cora Hudson.
Pickct.-Cora Losey.
Elwell Lodge.
Comnander.-Oli Culver.
p. mander-Sarah McLachlan.
1t. Commander.-Lavilla Nelson.
r. X Lille Miller.
F. K.-Olive Lathrop.
Chaplain.-Nora Shaver.
NJ. at A.-Edith Welch
Sargeant.-Grace Murphy.
Sentinel.-Cora Rice.
Picket-Helen Kinney.
Deputy CT. Commander, Mary Glow
acted as the installing officer.
After the initiation of three candi-
dates and the installation, light re-
freshments were served. About As
were present including members from
Alma, Riverdale and Elwell Hives.
Mrs. Glow was presented with a
beautiful toilet set in appreciation of
her work.
Alma record., 1914-01-22

+. L. Wood of Mecosta spent Mon
day with his daughter May, who is a
nurse at Brainerd's hospital.