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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-08-13
OUTLET DRAIN No. 96
Glenn Weidman of St. Johns
Secures Dredging Job.
8 CERTIFIED CHECKS OFFERED
By Various Bidders Work to Com
mence Soon.

Mr.. f. W. Redman, county drain
commissioner, received and let the
dredging bid for the drain known as
No. 90 Outlet Drain to Mr.. Glen Weld
man of st. Johns last Monday after
noon at the residence of Alonzo Hous-
den, three and one-half miles wst Of
Alma. The bid which landed the job,
calls for $1,000. This is for the dredg-
ing alone. In addition, approximately
$4,000 will be spent on bridges, cul-
verts, etc. This makes a total eX-
penditure of about S13,800.
The work will be commenced as soon
as the dredging machine can be placed
on the ground.
The drain passes through Arcadia,
Pine River and Seville townships and
will be one of the largest jobs ever let
by the county. 1t will drain the rich
est farming land in central Michigan.
Bidders from Michigan and Indiana
tried to land this job and in all, nine
certified checks were placed with Com
missioner Redman.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-08-13

Another accident with a fatal ending
occurred last Friday, when a team be-
longing to and driven by Jerome Emo,
of Emerson township, ran away,
throwing him out, and injuring him so
severely that he died early the follow
ing morning.
Mr.. Emo, with his brother, Theo-
dore, were repairing some fence be-
tween his farm and that of Norman
Pinckney, and had load of posts on
their wagon. One of the horses was
young, and started to run, swerving
toward the ditch at the side of the
road, and as the ditch was very deep,
it threw Mr.. Emo over the front of
the wagon, which passed over his body,
crushing his chest and causing alb
dominal injuries. He managed to keep
hold of one line, but was finally COM
PEELED to let go of it, and in the mean
time, his brother Theodore, who was
still in the wagon, managed to get hold
of the other line, pulling the team in
to another ditch on the opposite side
of the road, and the team finally
brought up against a telephone pole
which stopped them. He Immediately
went to the assistance Of his brother,
took him home, and DR.. Monfort was
called. This was in the middle Of the
afternoon Of Friday last, and although
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-08-13
JEROME EMO Of EAERSON KILLED N RUNAWAY
While at Work on Farm-Promnent Member of Edge
wood Lodge l. o. O. F.-Funeral Services at St.
Johns Thursday of this Week.

the sufferer was conscious for sew
eral hours, he later became delirious
with pain, and passed away about two
o'clock Saturday morning, the imme-
diate cause being internal hemorr-
hages.
Jerome Dewitt Emo was born in
Ulster county, New York, November
%, 1866, and died August Sth, 1914,
aged AZ years months and 16 days.
In 1876 he came with his parents to
Michigan, settling in Gratiot county.
Twelve years ago he was united in
marriage to Miss Margaret Uhrbrock,
at the NJ. f. parsonage in st. Johns,
and to their union was born one son,
now years of age, who with the wife
are left to mourn the loss of their hus-
and father He leaves his mother,
Mrs. Phoebe Emo, of Emerson, and
three brothers, Theodore, of Emerson
township, Willis NJ, of Lansing, and
Curtis L. of st. Johns, who came to
attend the last sad rites. Mrs. Curtis
Emo and Mrs. Jerome Emo are sisters.
Mr.. Emo was member of Edge
wood Lodge, |. o. o. F., and was
man well known and highly respect
ed, and will be missed by large num-
Der of friends and associates. His ia
ther passed away suddenly July %,
1914.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-08-13
| [|N0|S PICNIC
To be Held in City Park, Thursday,
August 20.
FINE PROGRAM Let's OF SPORTS
Bring a Well-filled Basket, Good
Appetite, and Be Prepared To
Have Good Time

The annual Illinois Farmers picnic
will be held in the city park Thurs
day, August the 20th, with about 900
of the leading farmers and farmers
families in the county meeting for
their yearly roundup. The 1914 pic
mic promises to be the best which has
yet been held and the largest number
ever in attendance will be present from
all indications. Mr.. J. r. Bateman,
president of the club, Mr.. c. +. Hahn
line, secretary, and members of the
executive committee, have arranged
the most attractive program which
has yet been given. Talent secured
only from the ranks of former Hi
nois agriculturists will furnish the
numbers on the program and some fine
treats are in store.
A new feature of the picnic will be
the ball game and field sports which
will be indulged in by the younger
members of the club. Foot races and
kindred sports will be staged and
good time is promised for all. Mu-
sic of a special nature will also be
provided. Should rain make its APP
pearance the good time of the crowd
will not be spoiled, for the program
will be completed under suitable shell
ter.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-08-13
GARDEN CLUB Of ALNA
Will Hold Annual Gladiola Show
Monday, August IL.

The Garden Club of Alma" and all
those interested in growing Gladioli,
are cordially invited to attend the
Second Annual Gladiolus Show of the
Garden Club of Alma at the home of
Mr.. Francis King on Monday, Aug.
18th, at 800 p. m. All entries for
each class are free for all growers
who must have their exhibitions at
Mr.. Kings before 10 o'clock Monday
morning.
Class best general collection.
Glass H.-Best arrangement of two
or more varieties in a vase or basket
with foliage.
Class III.-Best single spike of any
named variety.
Those from out of town please have
exhibit at Mr.. Kings before o'clock
when judging begins. Order of Gladi-
olus Groupe of Garden Club of Alma.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-08-13
ROMAINE CLARK
Resident of st. Louis, Candidate For
Prosecuting Attorney on the
Republican Ticket.

The Record recently gave its read
ers a short biography of o. L. Smith
of Ithaca, candidate for the Republi-
can nomination for prosecuting attor-
ney. Mr.. Smiths opponent for the
nomination is Romaine Clark, of st.
Louis, a sketch of whose life follows:
Romaine Clark came to Michigan
at the age of three and with his par
ents made his home at Caro-. He grad
uated from the schools of Caro- and
after one year spent at work came to
Alma where he entered college, work
ing his way through by assisting the
matron at Wright Hall. Following a
year at Alma College Mr.. Clark en-
tered the University of Michigan as a
sophomore in the Literary department,
later being graduated from the law
department of the University. During
his days at Ann Arbor Mr.. Clark's
surplus time was employed in Detroit
law offices. In 1913 he returned to
Gratiot county, settling in st. Louis
and opening a suite of law offices. In
his campaign for the nomination of
prosecuting attorney, Mr.. Clark has
the apparent solid support of the citi-
zens of st. Louis, who by personal ex-
perience and contact with Mr.. Clark
have during his residence in that city
learned to appreciate his ability and
worth.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-08-13
THE 1914 GHAQTAUQUA PROVES A SUCCESS
Nine Hundred Season Tickets Sold-Members of the
Civic Improvement League Entitled to the
Credit for It's Financial Success.

A "bigger and better" Chautauqua,
which was predicted by the Redpath
management and by the Alma mana
gers, has been realized. The ladies of
the Civic League promised to sell sew
en- hundred fifty tickets at two dollars
apiece and fifty-one of the more en-
terprising of Alma's citizens guaran-
teed the full amount to the Redpath
Co. The ladies, under the leadership
Of Mrs. John Caple and four ward
chairmen-Mrs. Ely Brewbaker, Miss
Lillian Swartout, Miss Sadie Messen-
ger and Mrs. George Moore-sold the
required number of tickets. They
not only did that but they sold over
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-08-13
HUB LEAGUE STANDING.

Accompanied by loyal roofing
crowd, estimated at one hundred per-
sons, the Republics invaded the Itha-
can territory Friday and proceeded to
drub them six to three. While the
drums doomed and the balls sounded
crack as they bounded from the Alma
bats far into the deep field, and the
runners raced madly around the dia-
mond, incessant groans could be
heard from the Ithaca side lines.
"Doc" Baribou hurled the death-deal-
ing missiles across the plate and the
awful knell of Umpire Nelson as he
shouted "Strike Threel" raised a tu-
multi in the Alma ranks and when the
Ithaca felders found the ball too hot
to handle they dropped it and the tally
man marked another error. Boys and
girls, listen, don't save your money
to go to a circus and see a wild man,
just wait and attend an Ithaca ball
game and if their pitchers can't beat
Barnum's long-haired curiosity, why
then it's our treat. The way our boys
moved down their batters, one, two,
three, was a fright, and Triple Ali
ance or Entente are nothing when it
comes to pushing a runner off of sec
ond base and then tagging him. The
Republics all played a fine game and
furthermore showed the village boys
some real live baseball.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-08-13
JAMES l.. kRESS,
Candidate For the Nomination to the
Office of County Clerk on the Re-
publican Ticket.

Mr.. Kress is the son of a former
county clerk, James G. Kress, who
served the county in this capacity for
four years. He is now the same age
his father was when elected first in
1892. His education was obtained in
the Ithaca and Alma High schools and
at Ferris Institute at Big Rapids. His
business has been almost entirely cler-
ical and office work, and is therefore
well fitted for the duties of county
clerk. If nominated and elected WILL
DEVOTE HIS ENTIRE TIME TO
THE OFFICE.
Your vote for Mr.. Kress at the pri-
maries will be appreciated.-Political
Adv.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-08-13
BIG CLEANER DAY AUGUST 21

Alma Park in the city of Alma on
August p, is the time of the big
Cleaner and Farmers Basket Picnic.
Everybody welcome. Companion John
Livingston, president Of the Cleaner
order, will give the afternoon address.
Farmers, you should hear Mr.. Living
ston talk. 1t will be of interest to
you. There will be a program of
sports, singing and speaking, COM
mencing at 1:3O p. m. Miss Lucy Bel
lomay, an elocutionist from Detroit,
will be on the program.
VIM. HARRIS,
District Overseer.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-08-13

one hundred fifty extra tickets. For
this unusually large sale the League
will receive a well earned bonus which
will assist them greatly in their work.
Over eighteen hundred dollars
worth of season tickets were sold.
Those who have heard the morning,
afternoon and evening lectures by
uch men as Edward Amherst OFT, Les
lie w. Sprague, Miss Aura Fike, r. E.
Kline, DR.. Frank Smith; the sacred
concerts, quartette, Dunbar Ringers
and the world famous Marcus Keller
man, and those who saw the Ben Greet
players in Twelfth Night" assert un-
animously that the 1914 Chautauqua
is even better than that of 1913.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-08-13
WORDS OF APPRECIATION
Are Given BY Retiring Alma Shoe
Dealer.

AS am retiring, for the present, at
least, from active business, wish to
publicly thank all my patrons and
friends for their enthusiastic re-
sponses to all my appeals and for the
which they have shown in
my word on all occasions. My busi-
ness during the past three months has
been exceedingly good and | wish to
thank you sincerely.
J. l.. MILLER.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-08-13
DRAIN COMMISSIONER.

/ wish to announce at this time that
/ will be candidate for reelection at
the August primary, for the Office of
County Drain Commissioner. thank
my friends for their support in the
past, and if my record as County
Drain Commissioner meets with your
approval, shall appreciate your sup
port in the future.
Yours respectfully,
f. w. REDMAN.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-08-13

Edgar Decker, aged about ten years,
and who lives near Shepherd was
brought to the hospital Monday in ex-
tremely serious condition. The lad
was playing in an unfinished house and
had climbed upon scaffold which
broke and let him fall. He struck in
sitting posture on the post of a
chair and was injured to a great ex-
tent.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-08-13

"Joseph In the Land of Egypt" a
historical four-reel film, was shown at
the Vaudette last night. 1t was Bib
lical Thanhouser production, featur-
ing James Cruise and Marguerite Snow
and was very well attended.
Several Alma people attended the
Hagenbeck- Wallace shows at Bay City
Saturday.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-08-13

As equalized by the Board of Super
visors Emerson shares with Fulton,
the honor of being the best farming
township in the county, and pays coun-
ty taxes accordingly. / have lived here
over twenty-five years and helped a
little to make it what it is.
And during that time Emerson has
not had an officer in the court house.
| ask the voters to consider this on
August 25th.
Respectfully yours,
B. L. CASE.
Political Adv.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-08-13

Mrs. William a. Mason and mother
left Thursday for Washington, d. c.,
where they will visit for a short time.
From there they will go to San An
tonic, Texas.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-08-13
FOR STATE SENATOR

| am a candidate of the republican
party for the office Of State Senator
for the 25th district and solicit the
support of the members of my party.
Very respectfully,
JOHN 4. DAMON,
Mt. Pleasant, Mich.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-08-13
FOR SHERIFF.

| wish to announce my candidacy
for the office of Sheriff on the Repub-
lican ticket subject to the will of the
voters as expressed at the primaries
August %. Your support and vote
will be appreciated.
1S45t1-adv.
NEWELL NJ. BRADFORD.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-08-13

The council has let the bid for the
rearrangement and better adjustment
Of the boulevard lights TO the Consoli-
dated Light and Power Co., and the
company has commenced work.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-08-13

Mr.. William A. Mason preached in
the Warren Avenue Presbyterian
church of Saginaw last Sunday. In
his absence Rev. V. X. Beshgetoor
preached at the local Presbyterian
church.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-08-13

ticket, for a fair distribution, which
would seem no more than right, to
any candidate, being the only one in
all the west half of the county.
| earnestly solicit your efforts and
votes August %, 1914.
Sincerely yours,
c. ID. WILES,
Political Adv. New Haven, Twp.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-08-13

Had it not rained Monday night Of
ficials of the Chautauqua assert that
there would have been between two
thousand and twenty-five hundred
people present to see the Ben Greet
players in Twelfth Night"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-08-13
For Prosecuting Attorney.

wish to announce that will be
a candidate for the office of Prose
cutting Attorney on the Republican
ticket at the primaries TO be held
August 25th, 1914. Your vote and
support will be appreciated.
ROMANO CLARK.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-08-13

| wish to announce to the Republi-
can voters of Gratiot county that am
a candidate for the nomination for
,ounty Treasurer at the Primary Elec-
ton. Your support will be appreciat-
ed.
WILBUR NELSON,
1S44tf Ithaca, Mich.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-08-13
FOR COUNTY CLERK.

entreat of the voters of Gratiot
County, to place me on the Republican
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-08-13

| hereby announce my candid acy on
the Republican ticket for the. nomi-
nation for Prosecuting Attorney for
Gratiot County. The support of the Re-
publican voters at the primaries, Aug. %
will be greatly appreciated.
.. l.. Smith
Oxford eagle., 1914-01-01
THURSDAY, IAN, !, 1914.
GREI ITINGS OF THE NEW
YEAR.

AS we start out the New Year,
we want to wish all our readers
and friends everywhere, a hap
py and prosperous New Year.
For many, many years we have
watched the New Year come and
20 and we have sent out each
new year a message of good cheer.
Our state and county have un-
dergono many changes since We
began TO send out this annual
greeting. Among the first ones,
We lived in times that tried mems
souls; II meant much TO edit and
run a newspaper in those days.
But We did II because we had
loyal. tried and true friends; they
stood by us N success and ad-
--rsi,y: they stood by US because
they knew we stood fOG the right
afd were not afraid 10 say so
Sen knowing that We faced many
hhrdships. Many do not stop TO
think Of that; many people for
get the kindnssses Of days gone
by and for the least whim turn
against you. But, If you stop to
think. such 3 one never was a
friend. \ friend Is one that re-
spects YOU. aids you, comes 10
.scu when he thinks you are
wrong and don't 90 behind your
back and say ugly things. We
want TO again thank all our lOy2l
friends who have been with us
these many years: they have
been pleasant ones: we appre-
clate our friends. we think. more
than anybody. There are al
ways many unpleasant things
connected with any field Of en-
deayor but our rule IS 20 make
the most OF il all: We try 70 be
charitable and will continue TO
be so long as We do not have to
sacrifice principle.
At the beginning Of this New
Year We have much to be thank
full for and We are going 70 make
the EAGLE this year, year that
promises. in many ways. to be
epoch making in this state, the
most interesting and valuahls in
its history. We want 10 make il
so worth reading that you can't
afford TO be without il. We wan,
every home in this county TO read
this paper; Il you will try it YOU
won't regret the small amount ol
money il will cost you.
We wish al Of you a Happy
Ne< Year. May it be Elled Il
overfiowing with peace, happi'
tees and prosperity.
Oxford eagle., 1914-01-01

The many friends of the EAGLE
viii be delighted to know tha;
Senator Lee NJ. Russell who is
vel and most favorably known
IN every nook and corner Of this
state, mas consented 70 give the
EAGLE readers a summary OF the
work OF the legislature through
out the coming session. Among
the young men of Mississippi,
Senator Russell stands in the
very forefront. His work in the
senate and in the house has
brought him recognition even
from those who disagree with him
politically. His courage, his high
and inpeaehable integrity, his
ability as lawyer, his courteous
and gentlemanly bearing has
made him n fayorite for several
years 10 this state.
The EAGLE readers will miss a
treat il they miss single issue
of this paper for the next few
months.
Oxford eagle., 1914-01-01
OXFORD Il. /. TATE MISSISSIPPI

can have nothing in view but the
good Of the institution; there are
many good places, and easier
ones TO I'LL than here, with the
remuneration larger, he has the
interest of the school at heart
He should be given a fair chance;
he must have a fair chance; il is
the duty Of the Oxford people to
see that he has the fullest oppor-
tunity 10 make q greater school
than ever here. Let Us all pull
together. Say q good word for
the Chancellor and his faculty ;
open our homes TO the boys and
girls-make homefoIks OF them.
When we d, this, the University
will prosper; its name viii go
abroad in the land and will thus
be able to perform its true mis-
sion.
Oxford eagle., 1914-01-01

Why can't our citizens take these
boys and girls inio their homes
and make them welcome II We
do that this school will prosper;
the people over the state will
hear OF its hearty homelise VEL
come. And. again, the legisla-
ture meets soon: this body must
provide the funds and il our peo-
pie don't make the students feel
glad they came here how snail
we expect proper support? The
University has been through a
great ordeal the past few years.
Chancellor kincannon and his
co-laborers have had TO undergo
trying ordeals; they have been
maIgned, mistreated, abused and
slandered from many quarters
and the state is TO De congratu-
lated that they have kepr the
school going al all. We should
know that YOU can Kill anything
by abuse. AL the genius and
money on earth can't overcome
malice, i'll will, busybodies and
general disturbers who think they
know more about running things
than everyone else. We are here
to say that we don't believe any
of the ugly charges that have
been. insinuated about the state
of affairs al the University. They
have been investigated and found
groundlsss therefore it is time
for all these tell-tales TO shut up.
There has been much politics in
the management of the Univer-
siIy in the past; there IS likely to
be some in the future, this must
be avoided; We feel sure it viii
be largely SO. The Chancellor
Oxford eagle., 1914-01-01
THE STATE UNIVERSITY.

Every citizen Of this state has
in truth an equal interest IL the
prosperity Of the states leading
educational institution. Few stop
to think of whs, they owe to this
school and what this school has
done and can do for this state.
Lafayette county especially
should De ever active in behalf of
the University. At the lowest
possible expense our boys and
girls from this county may at
tend this school. Oxford for
more than half century has re-
ceived thousands upon thous-
ands OF dollars of support from
the students and faculty and had
il not been for this school, with
the poor land around here, Ok
ford would be a very small viii
Iage in all Likelihood. II should
have the hearty corporation of
every citizen here. The great
trouble is, we are all too busy
with our own affairs to mingle as
we should, with those connected
with this grand old institution.
The result is that the very large
majority of the students 20 away
with a bad impression OF Oxford: I:
they are shown little or no atten-
ton. IL they meet citizen, they
seek the introduction themselves,
We are entirely too busy with
our own affairs and we forget
that our affairs would have been
very small had it not beeL for the
money of the University.
Let Oxford and LaFayette
county boost the University.
Oxford eagle., 1914-01-01
OXFORD PROOF
Should Convince Every Oxford
Reader

The frank statement of . neiyhbor,
telling the merits Of . remedy,
Bids you pause and helieve-
The same endorsement
By some stranger far away
Commands no belief zt all.
Here's an Oxford case.
Read and be convinced.
p. B. Furr, grocer, North St, Oxford,
Mi>s , says: Some years ago Doan's
Kidney Pills were used by one Of my
family who Vas suffering from back
ache and trouble frOm the kidney ssce-
tio-s. This remedy was procured zl
kendel's Drug Store and it speedily
removed the trouble At thai time
did nos hesitate to give public endors
ment and &s the benefit Doan's Kidney
Pills brought has b en- lasting, I gladly
verify all / have previously said about
them,v
For sale by al dealers Price 50 0cerfz
Foster Milb1rn Co, Buffalo, New Yori
sole agents for the United States
Remember nAme-Doan's and take
no otker.
Oxford eagle., 1914-01-01

G. W. Eatman, of Grenada.
Miss. has discovered a a wonder
full liquid medicine, greaseless.
known As
Oxford eagle., 1914-01-01
Kuykendan's Eczema
Remedy

It is never-failing remedy for
Eczema, letter, Ring Worm, Poi
son Oak, Itcn, Fever Bhsters,
Frost Bites. Chicken Pox. Prickly
Heat, Nettlerash and all skin af-
tections. The healing power OF
this remedy is so great that it has
cured old stub orn sores thought
tobe cancers. On sale at Row
land Drug Co., Oxford, and John
Jones, Taylor, Mics.
Oxford eagle., 1914-01-01

All persons are warned against
hunting, fishing or trespassing in
any way npon the Land belonging
70 the undersigned: i.
w. B. BUNCH
C. W. SHIP
e.. W. KNIGHT
j. NJ. KELLY
J. S. CALLAwAY
WM. GIBSON
MIS-. T.. Il. CoOLsBy
Oxford eagle., 1914-01-01
CALIFORNIA WOMAN SERIOUSLY
ALARMED.

"A short time ago l confracted :
severe cold which settled on myiungs
and caused me . great deal Of annoy
Ance- would have bad cooghine
spells and my lungs were 30 sure and
infianed began TO be seriously alarm
ed \ friend recommended Chamber
izin's Cough Remedy, saying she bad
usedsit for years bought . bottle
and it relieved my cough the firsS
night. and I'm . week ! was nd ot the
coId2nd soreness OF my iungs,n y writes
Miss Marie Gerber, Ssvtelfe, Cal
For sale by A. H. Kendel-