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Alma record., 1914-04-23
DICE BOXES MUST GO.

One of the most agitated and needed
reforms was brought TO a crisis Friday
when Prosecuting Attorney John N. Ev-
erdeen, at Ithaca, ordered all dice boxes
penny-machines, slot machines, punch
boards, draw boards and all lotteries of
any description TO be cast aside from all
the business places in the county. Pres
sure was brought to bear upon Mr.. Ev-
erdeen by the County Ministerial Asso-
citation, and was acted upon favorably
by him. Fhe order took effect Monday
and all machines, lottery cards and dice
boxes must disappear, not just be turn
ed with their face to the wall This ac-
tion has been advocated for some time
and no definite action was taken until
last week. This action also includes
raffles in other forms, both private and
by organizations and no more blankets
or quilts will be raffled by organiza-
tions. This is hoped to be only a pre-
liminary part of good work which has
been successfully started. Deputy Sher-
iff J. ID. Holman issued orders in the
city Saturday morning under the direc-
tion of Mr. Everdeen.
Alma record., 1914-04-23
OBITUARY.

Francis +. Stanton was born in the
township OF Leroy, lngham county,
Michigan, September 22nd. 1854. At six
years OF age, she moved with her par
ents TO Mason, Mich.
When 10 years old she was married to
George ID. Witter of Aurelius, Mich.
Two children were born to them, Will
liam Edwin, who now survives his par
ents. and Fred d.. who passed away in
September, 1898. at the age of six years.
Twenty-three years ago they moved
from Mason to Laingsburg where they
resided until the death of Mr. Witter.
which occurred September 5th. 1912.
Since the death of her husband, Mrs.
Witter has retained her home in Laings-
burg, but has spent much time away
caring for the sick and afflicted. With
sympathetic heart, and soothing hand
her life was spent in service to others.
Even when the final summons came il
found her by the sick bed, sacrificing her
life for her patient Surely no more
appropriate thought can be given to ex-
press her true nature than this beautiful
verse from the Bible, Greater love hath
no man than this. that a man lay down
his life for his friends" (S)
Alma record., 1914-04-23
GAME At Ann ARBOR
University Defeats Alma By Score
Is too

The College nine plays its only out
of the state game OF baseball tomorrow
when they meet the Bethany, West Vir-
ginia team on Davis Field. This is the
hardest game of the season with the ex-
ception of last Saturdays game with
Michigan on Ferry Field, Ann Arbor,
where Alma went down to defeat with
a score of Is to 0, but this was no dis
grace as it is a great honor for a small
college to even be placed on the Uni
versity schedule. The Alma fellows
made two hits off of Sisler, the best in
tercollegiate pitcher in the state today
The Michiganders made fifteen hits off
of Johnson, which was not bad at all
for him. The support of all is asked
for the game tomorrow as it is very
seldom that the Southerners get this far
north and Alma is lucky to be the fa-
vored rival for interstate honors
Alma record., 1914-04-23
MEMS GLASS BANQUET
At Methodist Church Tues
day Evening
c. Y. WARNER, POSTMASTER
Rev. w. E. Doty of Belding and
Others On Program

Sixty men and women attended the
banquet OF the Mems Bible Class OF the
Methodist church held in the church par
lors Tuesday evening. J. w. Holmes
gave the invocation and following the
banquet proper, Mr. G. Y. Warner, the
efficient postmaster. after a few apt
remarks called on Prof a. p Cook who
gave greetings from the city, college and
Presbyterian church. p. w. Creaser
in Glass "Reminiscences" brought to the
minds of those present many pleasant
past events. Ezra l.. Smith told of the
progress made and necessity for the
Development Of Social Life" in the
class. The Real Strength of the Mems
Movement" was given by Bishop c. l..
Wood and Rev w. +. Doty of Belding
responded TO the toast THE Ideals of the
Average Man" Prof. H. NJ. McCurdy
gave the toast To The Ladies" which
was responded to by Mrs. II. NJ. Page
c. L. Renner gave a report of the
building committee and B. l.. Walker the
report OF the finance committee.
Alma record., 1914-04-23
Mrs. Montague Entertained.

Mrs. Herbert Montague was hostess
at charming card party Monday af-
ternoon given in honor Of Mrs. A. b.
Cook of Traverse City. Auction Bridge
at five tables was the entertainment used
at which Mrs. T. A. Gill won the prize
and Mrs. \. ]. Hall was given the BOBBY
As an innovation the guests were
asked to remove their hats before enter
ing the dining room, where an elaborate
luncheon was served. and found on the
tables fascinating spring bonnets, as fav-
ors. the work of Mrs Montague and
Mrs. Cook.
Alma record., 1914-04-23
Presbyterian Church Notes.

Last Sunday was . notable day III
the church. AT the communion service
seven new members were received into
the church. During the service the pas
tor gave very brief review of the prog
ress in the work during the year. The
report showed that the playground had
been built and equipped at the rear of
the church that the East End Sunday
School had been organized and main
tanned, that the average attendance for
the first six months of its existence had
been IS out OF an enrolment of 90. that
over 81 900 had been paid on the indebt-
edness OF the church and that $4,000
had been contributed by the church to
various benevolent and missionary agen-
Alma record., 1914-04-23
STRUCK BY I'm AUTO
Dorothy Shong, Three Years Old
Hurt Saturday

An accident. bordering on the serious,
happened Saturday afternoon when three
year-old Dorothy Shong in attempting
to cross Superior St. from in front of
l.. n. Bakers store lodged an automo-
bile coming from the west and stepped
almost i'll front of car coming from
the east. The running board of the car,
driven by Charles Austin, struck the
child. throwing her TO one side so that
it did not pass over her. She was picked
up unconscious and taken to DR.. Gard
ner's office where it was found that she
had a slight conclusion of the brain
but no broken bones. She was later
taken to her parents home two miles
west and one mile north of Alma
Alma record., 1914-04-23

Thomas Wood. OF the Saginaw Drug
Company spent Wednesday in Alma.
Mr.. Johns, Grinnell Piano man OF
Saginaw was in the city Wednesday.
Mrs f. f. Brown of Park Lake visit
ed friends in St. Louis and Alma Tues
day.
Mrs. Robert Anderson of Ithaca spent
the first of the veel, with Mrs. Sam
Wallace.
B. II. Livingston of Camden, n. J.,
was in Alma on business with AL Wy
ant Wednesday.
George W. Pulfrey was in Grand
Rapids over Sunday where he met Mrs.
Pulfrey and daughter, Grace, who have
been spending the winter in California.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ellis and Viii
liam Woodland attended the funeral Of
A. J. Riggs IN Ferris Friday Mr. Ellis
and Mr. Woodland are both nephews of
the deceased.
Alma record., 1914-04-23
GLEE CLUB CONCERT
At Opera House Friday Eve.
r. F. Veatch Director
MUSIC CLASSIC AND BREEZY
Every Member At His Best-The
Audience More Than Plcsaed

The best ever" was the popular ver-
dict given the Alma College Glee Club
concert last Friday evening, statement
amply justifiable for the entertainment
given The concert was given in three
parts.
A rollicking song, "Carmena," was
given with a good deal of enthusiasm
and vim as the opening number and
the applause which followed was re-
sponded to with The Policemen's Choir
us from Pirates of Penzance," with
Mr.. Goodrich as the police sergeant.
Mr.. T. A. Fannell gave the second num-
Der, group of three songs: I'll Sing
Thee Songs of Araby," by Clay; Schu-
bert's "Hark, HarlI, the Lark" and The
Last Greeting" composed by the singer.
He graciously sang as encore another
of his compositions, "The Bachelor and
Maid" Mr.. Fannells work revealed his
creative impulse as we'll as showing the
splendid quality of his voice and his
pleasing manner of singing.
with Catlike Tread" also a chorus
from Pirates of Penzance," followed,
given by the Glee Club and it was ne
cessary to give two encores before the
audience was satisfied. Paul Austin and
chorus in the Captains Song from PIN
afore," and Two Flies were the num-
bers used Schubert's "Serenade" was
followed by the Alma College Song"
and the "Sextette" from Lucia" by
Beautiful Isle of Somewhere" sing by
Mr. Goodrich and chorus.
The second part began with quar-
tette by Messrs. McCloy, Butte Ander-
son and Austin, "The Cavalier yo.s,
and they responded with Drink to Ne
Only With Thine Eyes"
Mr. Veatch gave an unusually inter
esting Interpretation of Sanderson's
Ship Mates O. Mine" and the clever
song, Irish Names" After continu-
Gus applause he again appeared and
sang, you Were Seven, | Was Ten"
Mr.. Davis brought out the musical
beauty and brilliance of the three move
ments which he played, Beriot's Concer-
to in A Minor for violin.
In his readings Mr.. Boyer won the
good will and admiration Of the entire
audience "The Professor and His Dog
Snider" was particularly good as W. al
so the two encores which followed.
Mr.. Butler and Mr. Anderson sang
Verdi's "In This Solemn Hour" and
were also compelled to give an encore.
The third part was a humorous pre-
sentation of "An Act of Up-to-Date
Grand Opera" with Messrs. Goodrich,
Butler and Anderson as the operative
stars, the club singing the chorus.
The members OF the Club showed
greater freedom yet more perfect en-
scmble than in previous concerts and as
a whole the concert was beyond the ex-
pectation of even those who are familiar
with the class of work done by the Glee
Club and was pleasant revelation of
one side of college life
Alma record., 1914-04-23

Miss Dorothy chatham of St. Johns
was the guest of Miss Burnice Ireland
at picnic held at Turks woods Satur-
day Some twenty students were in the
crowd and loads of eats" were con-
sumed.
Rev. T. G. X. Brownlow left Tuesday
morning for Toronto, Canada, where
he will attend the annual meeting OF the
Alumni Association of Toronto Uni
versity. Rev. Brownlow is president of
the Association and will preside at the
meeting.
Alma record., 1914-04-23
Annual Husbands Night.

Last week Wednesday. evening the
husbands and other friends were the
guests OF the Alma Art Club at their
annual Husbands Night held at the
home of Mrs VIM. Beverly on Lincoln
Ave. On the program which composed
part OF the evenings Entertainment, solos
were given by the Misses Anna Monti-
gel, Bertha McI.aren and Messrs. G. V.
Wright and G. S. Crisp. The Misses
Anna Montigel and Della Corey played
a duet and readings were given by Pearl
Decker and Frank Parker Games of
various kinds also added to the pastime
and two course luncheon was served,
the second course in the club colors of
pink and white as were the table deco
rations.
Alma record., 1914-04-23
BOUGHIu|GHIEENHE HEAD
Sandell & Gee Paid ST. $1,000 For
Eighteen Head of Steers
Last Saturday

George Sandell and Bert Gee last Sat-
urday bought eighteen head of Durham
steers of VIM. Vanderbeck of Pine Riv-
er township for which they paid cents
per pound. The eighteen weighed 23,-
600 and cost the shippers over $4,000
each. The steers were shipped to Buff
falo where they were to be sold on the
market.
Mr. Sandell informs us that in all the
years that he has been buying and ship
ping stock he never before had the op-
portunity of purchasing such fine
bunch. 'fr. Vanderbeck is we'll
known ock raiser and gave this lot
his personal attention, making them the
finest lot of steers ever shipped from
Gratiot county.
Alma record., 1914-04-23
BAPTIST CHURCH.

]. w. Priest Pastor, S02 Gratiot Ave.
Sunday Morning Service 10 o'clock.
Sermon: Christian Cheerfulness."
Sunday School IL 80.
Junior Union 3 o'clock.
B. Y. p. L. meeting 8 80.
Topic: Missionary Work Through
the Sunday School"
Leader Vileta Clum.
Evening Service 7 80.
Sermon: The Pearl of Great Price"
Church Prayer Meeting Thursday at
7;30 p. m.
All are cordially invited to these SER
vices.
Alma record., 1914-04-23
GOES TO MT. PLEASANT.

A. ]. Duncans6n. better known ir Al
ma as SANDY has been engaged as
;' - - -. -.--s,.'. ~. '''oo'
for the year 19l4-iol5. The Mt. Pleas
ant Times in speaking of the action OF
the School Board says:
The. board have hired for principal
of the High school. A. ]. Duncanson. now
principal OF Ithaca schools. Mr.. Dun
canson is a graduate of Alma college,
a successful teacher and well known to
many in this city. He is not only well
known in educational circles, but known
throughout the state in baseball and foot
ball.
Alma record., 1914-04-23
w. c. T. U.-

The w. c. T. u. meeting was held al
the home of c. J. Dutt on Saturday PM
A memorial program for Mary T
L.athrop was given. Mrs Lathrop al
ways showed deep interest in the tenn
perance work She was elected presi-
dent of the Michigan State w. c. T. u
in 1901, and filled this place for fourteen
years, until her death in 1895.
To us who were left came the thought
who shall make the masterful strokes
in the unfinished work of the temper
ance reform? 1t seemed to the tenn
perance forces especially. that a great
work was to be done and that she only
could complete it.
She had forceful, executive ability,
a clear, far-reaching vision of states
manship, and faith that knew no fall
tering that she lived ahead of her time,
all who read her masterful addresses
must concede, that it was given to her
to read into the future, and utter 70 her
contemporaries truths and policies that
shall endure for generations every one
must recognize.
She gained the appellation. "rhe Dan
iel Webster of Temperance Reform" I"
such was her mastery logic, and terse
way of stating cogent truths.
Her spiritual life has been an inspir-
alton TO thousands. Although the elo-
quent voice is stilled, the gifted pen laid
aside, the brilliant thoughts and con-
vincing logic of Mary T. Lathrop will
be blessing for generations to come.
Alma, April 20, 1914.
MRS. J. II. FLEMING.
Alma record., 1914-04-23
METHODIST NOTES.

First Methodist Episcopal Church
Rev. Thomas G.. X. Brownlow, Minis
ter. Parsonage, 724 State St. Union
phone No. 43.
SUNDAY SERVICES.
10 A. M.-Preaching by the pastor.
Topic, us the Sabbath Worth While p
IL 80 A. M.-Bible School.
6:30 p. M.-Topic, why Everyone
Should Sign Temperance Pledge"
Leader-Clifford Cummings.
7:30 p. M.-Preaching by the pastor.
Topic, Young People and Their
Reading"
Prayer meeting Thursday evening at
I 80 P. NJ. Bible Night. Topic, The
Fascination of the Book"
Alma record., 1914-04-23
CO. ATHLETIC MEETING
Program of Events Decided Upon
Last Tuesday

The Event Committee appointed in-
St. Louis on the llth, by the Executive
Board OF the Gratiot County Athletic
Association, met in the Lambda Sigma
room of the Alma High School Build
ing at $50 Tuesday morning. Glenn
Crisp, of Alma, Howard Potter and Mr..
Lott of Ithaca, Mr. Hopkins of Breck-
enridge and Mr.. Burnham of St. Louis
were present The following changes
were made in the events.
/. Standing Broad Jump Class A and
B eliminated
2. Standing High Jump Class A and
B eliminated.
3. 50-Yard Dash Class B was added.
4. One-Mile Run Class A eliminated.
5. Discus Class B eliminated.
The new order of events will be as
follows, no other events except the l20
high hurdles will be in the state meet.
and they were unanimously voted to be
left out by the program this year the
same as last, because of the liability of
accidents:
50-yard Dash-Class B.
l00-yard Dash-Class AZ
l00-yard Dash-Class B.
Pole Vault-Class A.
Pole Vault-Class B.
Mile Run-Class A.
Half-Mile Run-Class B.
40 Low Hurdles-Class B.
~220 Low Hurdles-Class A.
Running High Jump-Class B.
Running High Jump-Class A.
Hammer Throw-Class A.
220-yard Dash-Class B.
Half Mile Run-Class A.
Running Broad Jump-Class B.
220-yard Dash-Class a.
Shot-P Put-Class A.
440-Nard Dash-Class B.
Running Broad Jump-Class A.
Discus-Class A.
440-Yard Dash-Class a.
t-Put-Class B.
Half-Mile Relay-Class B.
Half Mile Relay-Class A.
The Tennis Tournament will be held
at 9:30 a. m. and will include the boys
and girls singles and doubles.
The meet this year will be run with
snap and ginger and no time will be lost
in controversies The final arrangements
will be made when the executive board
meets again in few weeks.
Alma record., 1914-04-23
LINEN SHOWER.

Mrs. Amos Bellen was the guest of
honor at linen shower given by Mrs.
Frank Parker at her home on Michigan
Ave. last Friday evening. For enter
tainment, each guest drew a package
containing some household article ready
to be made, which she completed. These
were given to Mrs. Bellen in addition to
the gifts of linen and luncheon was
served by the hostess.
Alma record., 1914-04-23
CELEBRATED WE'D
DING ANNIVERSARY

Eleven years ago this month the we'd
ding of three prominent Alma couples
took place and to celebrate the anniver-
sares the three couples, Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles O. Ward, Mr. and Mrs. Harry
Gerber and DR.. and Mrs c. B. Gardner
went TO Saginaw Monday afternoon
where they attended the "Firehy" at the
Academy. Mr.. and Mrs. C. S. Ward
were chaperons for the merry party.
Alma record., 1914-04-23
Supervisors Committees.

Chairman Fred Bradford appointed
the following committees for the en-
suing year:
Equalization-Peach, Williams, Hines,
Helman, Potter, Chambers, Newton.
Claims, No Parrish, Brice, Rose.
Claims, No. 2-Houseman, |. Russell,
Muscott.
County Sullivan Wright,
Smith.
Ways and Means. Russell, Going,
Daniel.
Taxaton-Himes, Wiles, A. Russell
County Buidings-Wright, N. Brad
ford, Potter.
Resolutions-Lanshaw, Hains. Rose.
Roads and Bridges-A. Russell, Mus
cott, n. Bradford.
Drainage-Chamber Lanshaw, Eng
lish, Hains, Wiles
Fines-Brice, Parrish, Smith.
Salaries-Going, Sullivan, Daniel.
Printing Lanshaw, N. Bradford,
English.
Cancellation - Helman. Williams,
Houseman. Peach, English, Newton.
Alma record., 1914-04-23
10 Of. Anniversary
Will Be Celebrated In Alma Tomor-
row---Parade at One O'clock

The Odd Fellows of Gratiot county
will celebrate their ninety-ffth anniver-
sary of the founding of their order in
North America in this city tomorrow.
Special trains will come from Owosso
and pick up the delegations from North
Star, Ashley, Elsie, and the surrounding
territory and will return in the evening.
There will be a grand parade at ] :0O
and the music will be furnished by the
Alma band. Cantons from Owosso
Ithaca and Alma will drill on Superior
street. This day will be mad the gala
day in the history of the Graft unity
orders.
Alma record., 1914-04-23
F | HaYTnl,[I HHaYTn[3 I IANl R|RD (
Lecture Interesting Society
Formed
Society

The lecture at the High School Au-
ditorium last Monday evening by Ernest
Harold Baynes was largely attended by
our citizens. The lecture, illustrated as
it was by pictures of bird life, could not
help but make lasting impression upon
those interested in the preservation of
our feathered songsters. At the close of
Alma record., 1914-04-23
I. w. HOLMES HONORED.

The members of the w. r. c. enter
tanned the Meyer Post, G. A. r. last
Wednesday evening in honor of ]. w.
Holmes. who will leave Alma soon to
reside in Lansing. Talks were given
by Rev. T. G.. X. Brownlow and Mar
Gus Pollasky and Mr.. Holmes was pre-
sented with a silk umbrella by Mr.. Win
chell. Ice cream and cake were served
by the ladies.
Alma record., 1914-04-23
TO PATRONS OF RIV-
ERSIDE CEMETERY.

This communication by your Board is
addressed to admirers and patrons of
our beautiful cemetery. We take pride
in directing your attention to the fact
that the citizens of Alma and vicinity
have one of the most beautiful ceme-
teries i'll the state. While we are none
of us anxious to make it our perma-
nent home, we do like to make it beau
tiful and to keep it clean and tidy. At
this season of the year,-clean up time
with Memorial Day. only a short time
off, we wish to call your attention to the
finances of the institution. In order to
keep the cemetery beautiful not only
must the drives and gardens be kept
up, but each individual lot,-the private
property of individuals,-must be at
tended to-and the private grounds are
kept up by assessment of $100 for each
lot. This is only a small sum, but if
all pay this assessment, all the lots will
be kept well watered and moved and
he whole cemetery will present fine ap-
pearance
The growth of the grounds makes il
necessary to employ three men nearly
the whole season. This takes money.
We know you want this work done as
the visit of hundreds of you each week
testify. If so, we must have your assess
ment promptly. The assessment is due
lot will be put i'll good condition by
Decoration day. Send in your dollar
to the City Clerk or any member of the
Board.
Some of the lots are not paid for
Why is this? 1t occurs to the Board
that of all the places one would wish
to hold title to, il would be the place
where the loved ones are laid away.
Your Board labors without compen-
sation except the pride they feel in max
ing and keeping this one of the beauty
spots of the community. You can do
your little share, and with it we will en-
deavor to maintain the merited repu-
tation of our cemetery.
Sincerely.
II. ]. FRAKER.
A. w. BROCK.
l.. NJ. WOOD.
d. l.. SHARRARs
l.. n. BAKER.
Cemetery Board.
Alma record., 1914-04-23

the Office of Clerk of Gratiot county to
be chosen at the Primary Election held
August 18th. 1914
| also take the opportunity at this
time of thanking the Republican voters
for their liberal support to me two years
co .,'.~e vc.. fc-' ~"~y CRATE
full. solicit your support in the COM
ing campaign.
Respectfully yours,
FRED c. PERNERT.
Alma record., 1914-04-23
GYPSY ROVER"

The dates for the Gypsy Rover the
three act comic opera, have been definite
~ settled and announced for May p
and p. The caste of characters has
been selected and with Miss Edith Rue
beckam of Traverse City as director, a
good production is assured. The opera
will be given under the auspices OF the
Ladies Guild of the Episcopal church.
Alma record., 1914-04-23

The books OF The Church treasurer
show also that in addition TO these gifts
all local expenses OF the congregation
were promptly met and no deficit is be-
ing carried over out Of the old year into
the new. Every department OF the
church life is moving forward pros
perously.
Next Sunday the pastor will preach
upon the following themes:
1000 A. M.-"What Is Gods WIFI"
ZOO p. M.-"Matthew The Publican"
Alma record., 1914-04-23
FREE POULTRY LECTURE

Prof. ]. o. Linton of the Agricultural
College will lecture OH poultry at the
City Hall. Alma April 2 1914. No
charges for admission. You are invited.
Alma record., 1914-04-23
FOR COUNTY CLERK.

lot county:
Because OF the urgent request of many
friends in different parts of the county
and to~gratify my own ambition, here
by announce myself as a candidate for
Alma record., 1914-04-23
DEPUTY POSTMASTER FRANK D. parker
This Thursday Morning Postmaster " p Cash Appointed
Frank Parker Deputy Postmaster to Succeed
Ezra Smith, Resigned

The appointment by Postmaster p Cash of
the office of Deputy Postmaster that help but the
the Alma office Mr. Parker has for five been
the obsne and the efficient
of the Alma Postoce and deserving of the Mr. Par
will the duties of his position May
tends congratulations
Alma record., 1914-04-23
SUCCESSOR 70 SUPERINTENDENT ELLSWORTH
This Thursday Afternoon the School Board Closed Con
tract With A. Schultz of Howell to Succeed
F. 2. Ellsworth Resigned

The School Board today Thursday closed with C.
Schultz of Howell succeed F. E. Ellsworth Superintendent
Schools this city Mr. Schultz has been Howell for
previous which time he for four years Chsanine
Schultz Alma with the
cities where he has been formerly employed
Alma record., 1914-04-23

II. O. Totten Of St. Louis spent the
day with relatives in Alma Wednesday.
Alma record., 1914-04-23

The track team had an outdoor prac-
tice for the first time Monday after
noon. The work was mostly running.
Twelve men reported for practice.
Alma record., 1914-04-23
SUNDAY MUSIC.

Anthem, 20 Pray for the Peace of Je-
rusalem Observation-Disclosures. Knox
Solo, MY Soul is Athirst for God (Holy
CITY, ........-........... Gaul
T. \. Fannell.
EVENING.
Anthem, Saviour Breathe an Evening
Blessing ................ Stebbins
Male Chorus.