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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-05-07
|. D. D. F. BANQUET
rendered E. G. Alverson Monday
Evening---Mr. Alverson To
Reside In Utah

The Odd Fellows and Rebekahs gave
a pleasant surprise to l.. G.. Alverson
Monday evening at the Odd Fellow
Temple. The occasion was the leaving
of Mr.. Alverson for Frisco, Utah. Tues
day afternoon, where he will join his
son, Earl, who is engaged in silver min
ing. The ladies served an elegant lunch
and the men presented Mr.. Alverson
with gold chain and fob with the three
links engraved with his initials and
lodge number. B. l.. Walker, past grand
made the presentation. There were about
seventy-five present at the farweh gath
ering.
Mr.. Alverson has been an Odd Fellow
for forty-four years and was one of the
charter members of lodge No. 23S,
which was organized July p, 1896. The
other members were ]. +. Suydam, n.
H. Grover who died at St. Louis some
years ago, Wilson Brown, now located
in Washington, Nathan Belback, who
died some place up north few years
ago, and B. +. Worthington, who died
on the Allen farm near Ithaca ten years
ago.
Mr.. Alverson was born in Royalton,
Ohio, eighty years ago, moved with his
parents to Michigan at the age of three
and has been i'll Michigan the remaining
seventy seven years, since 1887, and has
lived in Gratiot county for fifty-four
years and, in or near Alma for the past
thrty-eight years. His wife died in
1908. He has four sons, Earl at Frisco,
pue uoslI9qIN 10 uoslI9qN f 'qeln
Utah, J. Alverson, of Alverson aud
Hanna, Hdwe., Ithaca, Ernest in the
West and Everett in Kansas City. Mr..
Alverson was a contractor and builder,
building the Pollaskey block, the Advent
church. the brick residence of the
Misses Delavan on State street, which
was his first contract, and the Record
building, which was then located on
State street south of Rhodes Drug
Store. He was at one time foreman of
the Michigan Soldiers Home carpenters
at Grand Rapids, besides having built
more residences in Alma than any other
man. He was the fifth subscriber to the
Record and the third to the Journal,
when Meek Davidson was editor. He
cast his first ballot in a presidential cleo
ton Tor John c. Fremont in 1856, dur
ing which time. he was working in the
lumber woods for Frazer and Fletcher
four miles west of Alma. He has been
loyal member of the Order of Odd
Fellows and it was to show their appre-
citation that they gave the banquet in
his honor.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-05-07
ADDRESS ON GARDENS
At the High School Auditorium Last
Monday Evening-Well
Attended

Mrs. Francis King gave very inter
esting and extremely educational lecture
along horticultural lines Monday even
ing at the High School Auditorium. The
talk was profusely illustrated by some
eighty colored slides which were placed
on the curtain by Robert Notestein. At
ter the introduction by Miss Messenger
Mrs. King began her entertainment with
the following introduction
In gardening, an excellent writer ha,
said, after the possession of the love OF
plants and flowers, the habit of observa-
ton is everything. An eye to see, a
memory or a note book to retain, mind
and an imagination to spin fresh dream.
in flowers and foliage, and you have all
the vital requisites of good flower gard
ening. No visits to gardens, public OF
private need be paid by those sincerely
devoted to this faculty of observation
and no garden, ! maintain, large OF
small, rich or humble, but is worth Z
visit. 1t is true that the main good
we get from the seeing of poor garden:
must be expressed by negative, We
learn thus how not to do it 4; on the Other
hand it is my fixed belief that from
every garden we may see as from every
human being we meet. we may get thai
which is of value for ourselves. II
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-05-07

this were not so, | could not venture to
show tonight the slides from my own
amateurish photographs taken at var
ious seasons during the past ten years.
In late April of last year a sight OF
many beautiful gardens in the suburbs
of Philadelphia was vouchsafed me by
kind horticultural Providence, and
it seemed the appropriate ending of these
days of delight that the car, the Pull
man car, which bore me away from
Philadelphia should be named "Lobolia.
A car in which one might indulge ir
many fiowery memories, a car in which
color schemes in flowers constantly fit.
ted through ones inner vision. To ride
in the green carpeted recesses of 10.
bolia," on a fine May mornng-what
bit of travel could be more instantly
stimulating to the gardening imagina.
ton?
Ii was in "Lobolia" that the expedient
occurred to me of sharing some of my
experiences in gardening with other like
minded amateurs by means of the fol.
lowing pictures. To understand the rel
ative position of this garden which i:
at Alma, Michigan, a pleasant city OF
about three thousand people, a few
glmpses of the house and its orchard
must be given. The long or living side
of the huose faces south, viewing direct.
ly upon an old apple orchard on gently
rising ground. The garden lies imme
diately west OF the house. Ii is form.
al garden of eighty by fifty feet, made
of thirty-two beds with gravel cross
walks and small central pool or dip
ping well. A grape covered trellis run,
along the north side OF the garden anc
three steps above this garden is another
of almost equal size for indiscriminat,
flower-planfing, the trial garden. Tc
the south lie lawn and orchard these
bounded on three sides by shrubbery-
BELTS it is in these borders that al
spring bulbs are placed
The speaker then proceeded to show
some eighty slides and explained al
giving the common and scientific name:
and telling the habits OF the flowers anC
success she had had with them. The
many charming color arrangements and
the beautiful gates, walks, beds, etc.
were screened and touched the heart OF
the nature lover, the horticulturist anc
artist Mrs. King delighted her audience
and friends by her fluent and well in.
flected words, and extended a special
invitation to every one to come to her
garden and see the many flowers ant
shrubs
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-05-07

Our citizens will be interested to know
that Rev. l.. S Brooke, a former Gra-
tiot county resident and graduate of
Alma College with the class of 1890, is
experimenting the construction of
new $4,000 Presbyterian church in the
city of Howell The first shovel OF
dirt was excavated last week. Mr..
Brooke, like Alma College alumni gen
orally. has made good. For thirteen
years he has been pastor of the Howell
congregation and now finding a new and
more modern structure essential TO
continuance OF the good work. the mem
bers of his church and congregation have
authorized the construction of the build
ing. a picture of which is shown above.
The building is to occupy the location
opposite the Public Library. Ii is de-
signed in modified type of English
Gothic thoroughly adapted to the pres
ent day requirements of church which
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-05-07
The Alma Grain and Lumber
Company

begs to announce the engagement of
Mr. +. c. Patten as manager of the Al
ma Roller Mills he enters upon his edu-
ties at once.
Mr. Patten is we'll known here having
for several years represented Judson
Bros. of Durand, Mich. as purchasing
agent in this vicinity. Mr.. Patten has
the equation of being a live wire" and
thoroughly acquainted with the elevator
business.
The Company wishes to publicly ex-
press its appreciation of the services
of Mr.. G. S. Young who, on the resig-
nation OF Mr.. A. ]. Goulet about a year
ago, took charge OF the business on
short notice, agreeing to stay a short
time until a successor to Mr.. Goulet
should be secured. He leaves the prop
erty in better physical condition than
when he took charge, and takes with
him our confidence and esteem.
Alma, Mich, May 4, 1914.
ALMA GRAIN & LUMBER CO.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-05-07
ALMA D[BA|ERS LOST
In Dual Debate Last Friday
Evening

Alma High School lost both the mega
tive at ST. Johns and the affirmative at
home in the dual debate with ST. Johns
last Friday evening. Mr.. Ellsworth pre-
sided here and Paul Cash opened the
debate with a talk on the Hay-Paunce-
fote Treaty, and showed where the
treaty had been abrogated and finished.
Mr.. Mack outlined the defense. Carl
Street discussed the economic side of
the question and showed where it would
mean dollars and cents to the United
States to let vessels doing a coastwise
trade pass through the Panama Canal
toll free. Mr.. Jewett of St. Johns con-
tinued the defense. Then d. Rockwell
proved by analysis of the treaty itself
that it was not made for the observance
of the United States. Mr. Garlock adj
vanced his theories in defense The
judges were Prof. G. Y. Warner OF Al
ma College. Mr.. Bedow, head of Oratory
at the Central State Normal and Mr.
Alexander Duncanson, OF Ithaca High
School. Decision, and | in favor OF
negative Clark, Marvin and J. Rock
well lost the negative at ST. Johns to
Miss Lyons and Messrs. Clark and Pee
mutt Mr.. l.. l.. Forsythe, principal of
Iona High and former principal of St.
Louis High School was one OF the
judges there Decisions were three and
nothing against Alma.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-05-07
GRAnOT CO. POMONA
To Be Held the Ninth of May With
North Wheeler Grange
At Wheeler

The members of the Gratiot county
Pomona Grange will hold their next
meeting at Wheeler with the North
Wheeler Grange Saturday, May 9. Fol
lowing is the program:
10 :30-Called in Fifth Degree.
Business Session.
II 12:00-Social hour and Picnic dinner.
l:30-Public meeting.
Music.
Address of Welcome Assistant Stew
ard.
Response, l.. A. S.
Paper, Mans Work Fifty Years Ago
and Today" Innis Klees.
Paper, "WomaH's Work so Years Ago
and Today" Edward Titus.
Recitation, Jay Guile.
Address, State Speaker.
Recitation, Clementine Brown.
Music, Youry's Orchestra.
Paper, "In Memoriam," Maggie Lake.
Question Box-Conducted by George
Snyder.
Recitation, Mr.. Ford.
6:00-Supper.
:00-Conferring Fifth Degree.
Entertainment by North Wheel
er Grange.
Patrons are urged to be present as
North Wheeler is leaving nothing un-
done to make it day long to be re-
membered.
MRS. CORA CARTER, Lecturer.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-05-07
THE CAMP FIRE G|Rl
Were Entertained At Iths'
Banquet At Church
FIFTY ALMA GIRLS PREsEl
Had Photos Taken---Related Persd
Experiences md Had Good ,
Time Generally
INC Alma Campfre Gil were

The Alma Campfire Girls were an
guests OF the Ithaca Girls Saturdays.<
ternoon and evening at a charming Z,
ner and entertainments About fifty u
ma girls went to Ithaca Saturday afif<
noon, in costume. and were met by abb
half that many at their destination y /
were also in costume. The outfits G.
sist of khaki skirts, fringed and decl
ated, blouse waists, woven head bar
and innumerable strings of various d
ored beads. The girls marched to \
NJ. T.. church, had .their photos taxi
and then were invited to an elegant 81
ner in the basement of the churc' 4
which a ceremony meeting wasr h,11
and each girl was presented with th
beads which they earned for eficiei.
in one or more of the seven craft,
along which their training lies: caro-
craft, business-craft, home-craft. hea,.
craft, nature-lore, hand-craft and ger
triotism. Each girl told how she "
her beads. The girls were entertaiIs
most royalty by their delightful hos
esses. There are two fires in Ithac
one under the guardianship of Mis
Joyce Wight and the other under Mis-
Lena Gallagher. Mrs. Ed Hamlpn,y
indirectly at the head OF the Ithaca O,
ganization. There are six fires in { \,
city, whose efficient and capable guais
ians are Misses Lois Fraker, OH
Smith. Sena Potter. Della Corey, An
Montgel, and Laura Crandell. T
movement was advocated here first {
ing the Redpath Chautauqua,- but
organized fires were brought about ur j,
in September when Miss Fraker startbl
the successful grouping of the girls. IN
example was followed until there is noi
six gLpups The girls all make thsI
own regalias and weave their oT
bands and even some make their
beads Beads are awarded for vari,
things. For instance, Miss Georgia.
Gossett, a member Of Miss Frakef
fire, was presented bead for waikiki
forty miles in ten days. Any of ::
girls who do this would be given bes
but she is the only one who has earnf
one in this manner. These ceremot
beads are strung on leather thongs a.
are signs of great achievements. Ea(
girl has an Indian name and she weaN
her totem in her bead bands The Re |
ord would advocate a parade of the}
girls some afternoon in full dress cd
tune.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-05-07
ALMA VERSUS LANSING
Track Meet At Davis Field Last
Saturday---Lansing 70,
Alma 40

Saturday, May 2nd, Alma High made
fine showing against the fleet Lansing
squad in a dual track meet. Hanley,
Smith and Gargett starred for Alma,
Harvey Healy and Miller for the visi-
tors. The only events in which Alma
was really outclassed was the 440 mile
and relay. The relay team which repre-
sented Lansing was the same team which
won the two silver cups at the inter-
scholastic last June. Hanley showed
them how to sprint and Smith was ex-
ceptionally good in the pole vault and
high jump Gargett Miller threw the
hammer in fine shape; he will undoubt-
edly win the state meet this year Alma
proved that she had the stuff TO win the
County meet.
l0O-Yard Dash-Hanley A, Healy l.,
Harvey L.-10 3-5 sec.
: Shot Put-Gargett A, Miller L, Healy
L.-40 feet 3 inches.
8S0-Yard Run-Baske l., Hoffman l.,
Wonders Az min. l3 3-5 sec.
220-Yard Hurdle--Hanley A, Harvey
l.; no thirds As sec.
Discus-Gargett A, Ehringer l., Mil
Ter 80 feet inches.
Running Broad Jump-Harvey l.,
Smith A, Healy L.-l9 feet l-2 inches.
220-Yard Dash-Healy l., Hanley A,
Smith A.-23 2-5 sec.
Hammer-MiIler l., Gargett A, Ehrin-
ger L.--l5o feet 10 IL inches.
High Jump-Smith A, Prime and En-
ringer l.. tied seconds feet 3 inches.
440-Yard Dash-Harvey l., Ehringer
l.. Hoffman L..-5 sec.
Pole Vault--Gardner and Harvey l.,
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-05-07
FOR COUNTY CLERK
To the Voters of Gratiot County:

To the Voters of Gratiot County:
wish at this time to announce that
will be candidate for County Clerk
on the Republican ticket at the Primaries
to be held August 25th.
have served two years each as
clerk and treasurer of Emerson township
also seven years as supervisor and in
1912 was chairman of the board. | have
always been an active and consistent
republican and ask the support of the
party throughout the county.
Respectfully yours,
B. L. CASE.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-05-07

believes in ministering to every desirable:
phase of human life and activity
The principal entrance is through tn,
tower with stone steps protected by All
open porch. a
Other entrances on the southerly sid,
facing Chestnut Street and at the nortl
easterly corner lead to both basement
and main floor while a separate entrance
to basement only is provided below anci
at the side of main entrance porch.
The basement is high and well lightz
ed and contains a large entertainment
and dining room used also as a gymna
sium, church parlor, kitchen. three tor
let rooms, with separate shower batho
and lockers for girls and boys, boile.
room and coal room. ,
The Record joins with Mr.. Brooke
many Gratiot county friends in extend;
ing congratulations.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-05-07
COUNCIL Proceedings
Meeting Held Tuesday Evening
Mayor Cook Makes APP
pointments
Alma. Mich, May 5, 1914.

Alma, Mich, May 5, 1914.
Regular meeting Of the common coun-
Gil and Special Board of Review of the
city of Alma in council rooms on the
above date. The council was called TO
order by the mayor, Hon. Albert p.
Cook.
Present Aids Rowland, Peery, Viii
lard, Race Ward, Kehn and Special AS
SCISSOR p. NJ. Smith.
There being a quorum present the
council was declared to be in session.
| The Journal of the preceding session
was read and approved.
Aid. Ogden appears.
On motion of Aid. Peery, supported
by Aid. Rowland, that all sidewalk pc
titions be referred to the committee on
sidewalks. Motion carried.
On motion of Aid. Peery, supported
| by Aid. Ogden, that the communica-
ton from Newaygo Portland Cement Co.
be referred to city attorney. Motion
carried.
Aid. Peery presents the following reso-
luton and moves its adoption, support
ed by Aid Ward:
Whereas an ordinance of the city of
Alma, Mich, known and designated as
tordinance No. 40 relative TO the con-
struction of sidewalks within said city
of Alma, provides that the Council by
resolution and two-thirds vote OF all
the aldermen-elect, decide what por-
tion per foot of all walks constructed
shall be paid by the city,
Therefore be it Resolved by the
Common Council of the City OF
Alma now in session, that the City
of Alma shall pay the total cost
of all walks constructed in said city
during the fiscal year under said ordin-
ance No. 40, except six cents per square
foot to be paid by the owner OF the prop
erty abutting upon and adjacent to the
sidewalk, as is provided by said ordin-
ance. Which vote was as follows
Yeas: Aids. Rowland, Peery, Willard
Race. Ogden, Ward and Kehn.
Aid. Fraker appears.
! On motion of Aid Peery, supported
by Aid. Kehn, that the report of the
chief OF the Fire Department be re-
ceived and placed on file. Motion car
ried
The water board would recommend
the following extensions for water
mains, to-wit: From Philadelphia Ave-
west OH w. Superior St about 81 rds
commencing at No. "a Park Place east
thence north on Woodwork Ave. to
East End St. thence west to State St. :;
West End St. from 2nd Ave. west about
80 rds from alley one, Downe St. to
River Ave, thence north to Walnut St.
and one block north of Michigan Ave
on Euclid Ave.
On motion OF Aid. Kehn, supported
by Aid. Race, that the report of the
Water Board be received and adopted,
and that the clerk be instructed to order
what necessary material is needed for
the same. Motion carried.
On motion of Aid. Ward, supported
BY Aid Kel1n. that the -ccaest. &C t'-s
ladies for The c--v 'earn tn draw d.
for the corner OF +. Superior and Michi-
gan Ave. be granted. Motion carried.
On motion OF Aid. Ogden. supported
by Aid. Willard that the clerk be in
structed to purchase signs to be posted
on the main streets relative to fast
driving OF automobiles. Motion carried.
On motion of Aid. Ogden, supported
by Aid. Fraker. that the report of the
Board OF Special Assessors be received
and adopted, which vote was as follows ;
Continued on page 4.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-05-07
ANNUAL My FESTIVAL
To Be Held In Presbyterian
Church May II and 13
4 FINE PROGRAM PREPARED
Charles r. Hargreaves, Noted Tenor,
Will Be Heard In THE
Rose Maiden"

The arrangements have been complet-
ed for the Annual May Festival which
will occur Tuesday and Wednesday, May
II and Is, consisting of one matinee and
two evening concerts.
OF the soloists, Charles X. Hargravs,
tenor, heads the list Mr.. Hargravs has
appeared with the leading opera COM
panies of Europe, the Metropolitan opera
company of New York, soloist two sea-
sons with Minneapolis symphony orches-
ira, besides appearing in many OF the
'-- - he United States in fes-
Is
will be heard in recital
Maiden"
rp, coloratura soprano,
ured for the occasion,
production of The
0ntribute two groups
rs concert. Miss
49,. ...Y s,.~~~ ,,I ,..,y appeared III re-
cital in this country and Europe.
The Festival patrons will be interested
10 know that Miss Harriet McGreaham
will appear in the production OF The
Rose Maiden" singing the contralto part.
Two years ago Miss McGreaham was
especially successful in the contralto role,
and the repetition will only be the revival
of most pleasant memories.
One of the most interesting features
of the Festival will be the organ recital
by Miss Grace d. Roberts. This will
be the first opportunity that the Alma
people have had to hear Miss Roberts in
an organ recital and the event is looked
forward to with interest.
Reese +. Veatch, who has so ably
welded the baton on many former oc-
casions, will have an opportunity to de-
light his many friends by singing the
baritone solos in "The Rose Maiden"
concert, and will again be at his post as
conductor of "Hiawatha's Wedding
Feast"
T. A. Fannell, tenor, will be the solo
st in 'Hiawatha's Wedding Feast" and
conductor in "The Rose Maiden"
With Miss Amsbury at the piano and
Miss Roberts at the organ, the scores at
tributed to these instruments will re-
ceive the attention due them.
No less stress should be placed on the
Choral Society and Orchestra, the for
mer having gone through a strenuous
year of rehearsing will sustain the fine
reputation it already enjoys and even
show a marked improvement which nat
urally would be the result under thN4,-
rection OF Mr. Veatch. The latter, Fiiz'
der the same director, will fill place of
great Importance in the Festival con-
certs. Through the cooperation of the
college and city, Alma College can Just
ly boast OF an orchestra equal to any or
ganization OF its size in this section of
the country.
No little time and trouble is being
spared TO make the affair a success from
every standpoint, and it is earnestly
hoped that the people of Alma and sur
rounding country will cooperate with
the management in making these Festival
concerts worthy of the name they lfave,
thus putting Alma and Alma College on
the map, musically.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-05-07
HOMEWARD BOUND.

A card received from II. c. Richard
son who, with his family, have been
spending the winter months in Pasa-
dena, California, reads:
Kindly send future copies OF the
Record to l404 S Jefferson Ave. Sagi-
nav. We leave here May T. All have
had fine winter here"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-05-07

At hearing before Justice Mann Fri
day morning, James Wheeler was found
guilty of selling Intoxicating liquor with
out a license. He waived examination,
was bound over 10 circuit court and
was released on $4,000 bond.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-05-07
CHURCH OF CHRIST.

AT the Church of Christ next Lords
day communion at 10 a. m, followed by
sermon by ]. T. ~Bridwell. Subject,
Fishers of Men" Bible school at the
close of the preaching service. Y. p. S.
c. J.. at o:30, followed by sermon. Sub
ject for evening, THE Law of Adop-
ion Every one invited.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-05-07

l. S. Upton was employed at S. B.
Frisbie's at Forest Hill last week.
Mrs. T.. $. Hubble and daughter, Ber-
tha, were Saginaw visitors Saturday.
Miss Bee Smith spent one day last
week visiting friends in Belding.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-05-07

tied first, Smith A, third feet in
ches.
Mile Run-Boyce L, Baske l., Hoff-
man LIS min. 10 sec.
Half-Mi Relay-Lansing first, (Har-
vey, Ehringer, Prime and Healy). Time
min. SO 3-5 sec.
Total Points-Lansing 10; Alma, 40.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-05-07

The Alma w. c. T. u. will meet with
Mrs. S. Vliet on Wright Avenue Sat-
urday afternoon at 80 for the annual
meeting.
The District and also the County pres
ident will be at this meeting, and full
attendance of members is expected
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-05-07
MAYORS APPOINTMENTS

At last Tuesdays Council
meeting Mayor Cook made the
following appointments for
the ensuing year:
City Marshall. Jas. Redman
Street Com. %. F. Parker
Fire Chief JOS. Sartor, Jr.
City Attorney. d. L. Johnson
City Teamster ......W. Peck
Health Officer. DIR. Irwin
Dog Warden Geo. Hutchinson
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-05-07
THE AUDUBON SOCIETY
Elected Directors and Meets Tomor-
morrow Night to Elect
Officers

Twenty-Five or more of those inter-
ested in the preservation of the bird life
OF Michigan met in the commercial
room at the High School Building last
Friday evening and organized by the
election of eight directors as follows:
S. l.. Bennett. II \ McCurdy, Francis
ike, Fl. c. Moore,
mith, Anna Mon
er.
meet tomorrow.
anne place and
rganization by
ening all inter-
present at the
~.~. ,oOm ana assist in arrang-
ing for future work.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-05-07

The First State Bank has had a new
awning put up over their windows.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-05-07

Roy Vandermark spent last weel1~
Forest Hill.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-05-07

anu assist IN arrang-
ing for future work