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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-11-05

Don't forget the special sale on skirts
Saturday at Mrs. P. j. Adams.
Mrs. Canwell left for Detroit Thurs
day after a few days visit in this city
Carl Harrington and wife of St
Louis were Sunday guests in this city
Mrs. Andrews and son, Greenville
of st. Louis, were Alma callers Sat
urday.
George Tough of Cadillac, ex-Alma
student II, was a guest of G. ]. Main
Tuesday.
Miss Eliza Emsley entertained a
number of friends Saturday at six
o'clock dinner.
Roy Richards and Miss Sadie Black
of Flint were weekend visitors at
Vint Richards.
Mrs. Barnes is entertaining her
daughter-in-law, Mrs. Archie Vandyne
from the north.
Mrs. Fred Cowles and son, Easel of
Mesick were guests of Mrs. c. Flew
cling Tuesday.
Mrs. Drummer left Monday for How
ard City and Morley for a weeks
visit with relatives.
Will Rogers, Will Medlar, and Lee
hummer of Alma, and Mr.. Monroe of
Saginaw spent the week end at the
camp of George Young on the Mus
kegon River.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-11-05
j. p. LOSEY
Registered Optometrist
Your eyes carefully tested and fitted
I1s SUPERIOR ST. ALMA. MICH.
COUNTY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION

The Fifth Monthly Meeting of the
Gratiot County Medical Society will
be held at the Park House in st. Louis
Tuesday, November 10th, at p. m.
For clinic DR.. Pankhurst will do
a tonsillectory under local anesthesia.
DR.. f. w. Mooney, clinical assistant
in medicine at st. Mary's Hospital,
Detroit, will read a paper on intra-
venous medication. The Doctor will
also demonstrate for us if we can get
a patient.
DR.. w. M. Donald, associate profess
sor of medicine, Detroit College of
Medicine, will address us on Irregular
tiles of the Heart, their detection, diff
ferentiation, causation and cure, using
charts to demonstrate the most essen
tial points.
+. M. HIGHFIELD, NJ. D., Sec'y.
L. N. MONFORT, NJ. D., Pres.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-11-05

teacher of the class, Mrs. Ezra Smith,
extends an invitation to all young men
of our city who are not connected with
some other Sunday school, to attend
the Young Mems Bible class next Sun
day.
All the men are expected to rally
at the Mems Bible class Sunday to
hear Judge Kelly S. Scarf.
800 P. M.-Junior Epworth League,
in charge of the deaconess.
600 P. M.-Epworth League. Lead
er, Miss Bethel Cummings.
700 P. M.-Don't fail to hear the
Sunday evening lecture. Topic, "Shall
We or Shall We Not Play Cards ?"
If you are looking for a church
where you will be made to feel at
home, a church where you can get
good and give good, then you are in
vited to worship with us at the "Home-
like Church" Sunday. Big choir-good
music.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-11-05
BAPTIST CHURCH.

j. w. Priest, Pastor. Residence, S02
Gratiot avenue.
Sunday morning service, 10 o'clock
Sermon: "Christ Tells How to Sus-
tain Life"
Sunday school, 1870.
B. Y. p. U. meeting, 6 o'clock.
Topic. Getting Out of Ruts and
Keeping Out" Led by Devotional
committee.
Evening service at o'clock.
Sermon: "a Long War and the
Signs of Victory"
Thursday night prayer meeting at
z 80 o'clock.
All are cordially invited to these
services.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-11-05

Extra Select Seal Ship Oysters, just
right to buy, sold by S. w. Anderson.
L. B. Quick of South Lyons spent sew
eral days in Alma visiting friends and
relatives.
The Alma Art Club will meet with
Miss Greer, AIS Woodwork Ave, next
Wednesday.
Complete line of new and attractive
skirts at Mrs. p j. Adams, your choice
Saturday at 1898.
The Consolidated Light and Power
Company has been awarded the con-
tract for wiring the Alma plant of
Libby, Mcneil and Libby, for both
light and power.
Mrs. Edna Kelly is employed at Rob.
inson's Cloak and Suit Store. She is
filling the position formerly held by
Mrs. Frank Rudeck who is now
doing outside work.
Mrs. c. J. Barnes gave party in hon.
or of her sons wife, Mrs. Archie Van
dyne of Gaylord, on Monday evening. A
social time was spent after which re
freshments were served by the hostess.
The Fellowcraft Club gave a Hal
loween dancing party at the Vaudette
Hall Friday evening. Eighteen cou-
Piles were present and four-piece or
chestra from Mt. Pleasant furnished
the music.
Some of the windows of the bust
ness places on Superior street still
show evidences Of Halloween soap.
Remember that it is partly your duty
to help Alma uphold her reputation
for cleanliness.
Fred Ellicott and family have NOV
ed to the Charles Watson farm, two
miles east and half mile north of
this city. Mr.. Ellicott, who recently
was in the laundry business in this
city, has purchased this farm.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-11-05
Sunday Services.

.: 30 "A. Move Feast service.
1000 A. M.-Quarterly meeting.
Following the morning sermon the
Sacrament of the Lords Supper will
be administered. All members of the
church are expected to be present at
this service.
1880 A. M.-Bible school.
Our Bible school is growing in num-
bers and interest each Sunday. Why
not join one of our large Bible classes
next Sunday.
Prof. Schultz, superintendent of our
city schools, will address the Young
Mems Bible class Sunday. The
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-11-05
LIST OF PRIZES

The business men have offered the following prizes
for the best ten of in each variety and class
named below:
YELLOW DENT CORN
LIST Prize $500 in Gold Donated by Sharrar Moore
2nd Prize SIS 90 Chair Donated by Crandel & Scott
3rd Prize, 81 Rooster and Utensils Donated by Otto
Sanderhof
WHITE DENT CORN
lst Prize 5000 Fur Cap Donated by Co.. Maier Co
2nd Prize $500 Sweater. Donated by M. Messenger
3rd Prize 81 Carving Set Donated by Smith & Clapp
SMUT NOSE CORN
lst Prize 81 Stetson Hat Donated by Fred Slater
WHITE FLINT CORN
1st Prize 81 pr Stable Blankets Donated by J. f. Page
POP CORN
LIST prize 81 Cold Fob Watch Chain by J.PLosey
The exhibits will be on display at the lobby or the
Alma State Savings Bank for the period named, and
cordial invitation is extended to the public for inspection
JUDGES-Fred Battles, Henry Mcnamara, Burton L.
Gee, Frand E Boyd, VIM. Schiff, VIM. vanderbeek
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-11-05
SCHOOL REPORT.

Report of District No. a FIR, Pine
River township, for the month ending
October 80, 1914:
Number of days taught, 20.
Number of pupils enrolled, 30.
Average daily attendance, 29.05 per
cent.
Those receiving perfect attendance
certificates for the month are:
Annabell Bigler, L. T. Lentz, Helen,
lone and Kenneth Buck, Theodore
Wiki, Eliza Hoyt, Jay Bigler, Willie
and John Whtcraft, Myrtle and Leo
Adams, Willie and Pearl Petit.
Visitors, especially parents, are al
ways welcome.
ZELMA MILLER, Teacher.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-11-05
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.

The pastor will preach both morn
ing and evening next Sunday. The
theme for the sermon at 10 o'clock
a. m. will be, Goods Education of His
Children; at p. M, Autumn
Leaves"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-11-05
METHODIST CHURCH.

First Methodist Episcopal church,
Rev. Thomas G. R. Brownlow, minis
ter. Parsonage, 724 State ST., Union
Phone No. AZ.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-08-18
District Attorney
Tells of Boost in
Prices of Foodstuff

WASHINGTON. Aug. 17-Reports TO
the Department OF Justice tell of the
creation OF artificial food prices all along
the line a district attorney in Texas re-
ported that graduated sugar had risen
from $LiO to $50 per 100 pounds since a
week ago. Swiss cheese 25 cents to IS
cents; flour. A75 TO $40 beef ribs, Is
cents to 81 cents per pound; sirloin, Is
cents to 30 cents; pork loins. IS cents to
p cents; smoked ham, 20 cents to %
cents. The district attorney suggested
that small consumers are charged even
higher prices than hotels and restaurants
a letter to the attorney general from
the manager OF one OF the largest live
stock commission companies in the west
reported that while hogs declined in
Chicago 81 per 100 pounds and cattle de-
clined 60 cents to So cents per 100 pounds
dressed products to the consumer ad-
vanced several cents per pound. The
packers claimed that reductions were
made on account of financial conditions
and money stringency." he wrote, but
| do not know what excuse they gave for
advancing the dressed article. There is
very little beef or pork exported"
Omaha daily bee., 1914-08-18
Canal Bonds to
Meet Deficiency in
Customs Receipts

WASHINGTON. Aug. l7,-Possibility OF
the United States government Issuing
Panama canal bonds 10 meet the de-
the European war, has not. been consid-
cred seriously By the administration as
yet. President Wilson told callers today.
The question OF raising money to offset
the losses was discussed today by the
president and Senator simmons. chair
man OF the senate finance. committee and
Representative Underwood chairman OF
the ways and means committee. They
agreed that a special tax probably would
be necessary, but no time for beginning
its operation Was settled on. when
Treasury officials conclude that add
tional funds are necessary the president
will send a special message 10 congress
asking that a tax be levied
Representative Underwood said that
manufacturing fae.litiss- Of the nations In
volved In the War will be crippled for
several years making an early return 20
normal in import duties improbable even
in the event OF short war lie added
that the time for the adjournment Of
congress now appeared entirely prob
lematical lie gave the impression that
he expected congress TO stay In session
Indefinitely.
President Wilson was told today that
there was no Immediate shortage in pros
poet. but that the revenues OF the gov
eminent we're steadily falling as a result
OF the European war.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-08-18
RUSH BEFORE THE FAIR
AT SECRETARY'S OFFICE
tFrom a staff correspondcnt)

LINCOLN. Aug. (Special1 J. The an.
huaI rush which precedes the state fair
Is on at the office OF Secretary w. r.
Meltor OF the state Board of Agricul-
ture' Today the entries In the Better
babies contest closed. The final lint,
Tor entries in the class races also ex-
pred. The clerical force struggled with
the flood OF mail incident to ;hc clos,
Ing OF the entries in these two depart.
ments Monday was also the last for
i've stock entries ir tn, name of the ex.
hihitor was to be inserted In the official
catalogue. Within day or so work will
begin on the compilation OF this list.
Letters, telephone calls and hundreds
Omaha daily bee., 1914-08-18
Nebraska
HOWELL MOREHEAD PLEDGE
Many Lawyers Hold That 1t Vic.
lates Corrupt Practice Act
TO STOP INFLUENCIEG VOTERS
Intent Of Law Was TO Put Han On
PIedEinE Jobs In Return for
support, hut Candidate
Docs Not 80 view It

LINCOLN. Aus. l7.-,spcg al An
editorial appearing In The Bee this
morning regarding the announcement by
r. r. Howell that II elected governor
OF Nebraska he would reappoint Harley
@. Moorhead election commissioner u
Douglas county has stirred UP consider
able comment IN Lincoln. and statutes,
proceedings Of the Legislature and other
law books have been opened TO dIscoyor
just what the law means and just what
the governor has to swear to when he
accepts the office n governor.
Tho oath Of tho governor taken at tho
time Of his Inauguration. closes ne fol-
lcws:
Il have not Improperly influenced in
any way the vote OF any clectur ana
have not accepted nor will ! accept or
receive directly or Indirectly any money
or other valuable thing or promise ~
office for any official act or thing
some attorney construe tho above Ga
apply as much TO the campaign before
the election as the term OF office after
election and point 30 the corrupt prac-
tees act covering tho election az sub.
Stimulating their view, which reads. In
part:
ANY payment contribution or eNpen-
diture or agreement or offer 20 pay, con-
tribute or cxpcnd any money or thing
OF value in excess Of the limit prescribed
by this act. Is hereby declared 70 he
unlawful and To make void the election
OF the person making it
In his campaign announcement Mr..
Howell said that II he was elected he
would rcappoint Harley q. Moorhead
election commissioner OF Douglas county.
Two propositions might hinge on whether
he violated the act or not. one would be
whether he considered the promise to APP
point Mr. Moorhead would influence any
voter TO vote for him for governor, and
the other proposition would he whether
the Job OF election commissioner OF Doug
las county could be listed as "a valuable
thing."
one attorney said that the corrupt
practices act was intended TO prohibit
The influencing Of voters In any way eX-
ccpt by the usual one OF argument. Il
was intended to put out OF the political
campaign the unlawful use OF money, and
the Retirement that the candidate should
make a sworn statement as to his cX-
pcnses goes to show that amy valuable
thing meant just exactly what II says.
and he went on to point out that in the
act cigars. drinks and refreshments are
enumerated, and then follows the para
graph which reads that a candidate shall
not pay out. give. contribute or offer to
give money or other valuable thing for
the purpose of promoting the nomination
or election, etc"
Omaha daily bee., 1914-08-18
Ten Thousand a Year
for Manager Jones

CHICAGO. Aug. IA salary Of $40 900
for three years service and a block Of
stock In the club was understood here
today TO be the prize which caused
Fielder A. Jones, former manager OF the
Chicago Americans to accept the man
agement OF the st. Louis Federal league
club.
Jones. It was announced by President
James A. Gilmore OF the Federal league,
had signed to lead the club until the close
az the 1916 season lie will supplant
MorGecai Brown, present manager Of the
club. on Friday. Brown will be retained
however, as a player
Omaha daily bee., 1914-08-18
Chautauaua Closes.

FAIRBURY. Neb.. Aug. i7-The tenth
annual session Of the Fairbury chatauqua
closed at the City Park auditorium. last
night, after the most successful period
in its history. Senator Thomas r. Gore
appeared week ago Sunday on the
pfogrsm and Clarence barrow. the chi
cago lawyer who defended the McNRm-
ara brothers in Los Angeles. spoke TO
ara brothers In Los Angeles spoke
yesterday.
The Fairbury chautauqua is owned by
Fairbury and jefferson county citizens.
The directors for 1915 comprise NJ Coff-
man, F. l.. Rain r. NJ. Blair D. kava-
naugh and o. Il. chimney.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-08-18
Golfers Plan Defeat
of Francis 0uimet

CHICAGO, Aug. 17.-Final practice for
golfers who will attempt to wrest the
national open championship from Francis
Ouimet In the tournament which begins
at the Midlothian Country club tomorrow
was held today. Most OF the 125 players
entered in the tournament planned to be
on the links.
Ouimet, the present holder, Is playing
at the top OF his game. In practice yes
terday his third round. OF course, he
shot one under par. going out in IS and
homo In SO strokes.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-08-18
Umpire IL Released.

CHICAGO, Aug. 17.-Umpro Van Sycle
Of the Federal league was given ten days
notice of release by President Gilmore
today. According to Gilmore, the umpire
did not enforce the rules In yesterdays
Chicago Baltimore game when he failed
TO forfeit the game to Baltiomer when
Manager Tinker OF the Chicago club re-
fused to send up the proper batter. pend
Ing settlement OF an argument over a
technical question.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-08-18
HARD ELEVATOR AT RODGERS
IS DESTROYED By FIRE

SCHUYLER. Neb., Aug. 17.-(special
Telegram.l-The Hord Grain company's
elevator at Rogers burned this afternoon
with about 10000 bushels OF grain on hand
The fire was supposedly started by sparks
from a railroad engine. For a time the
whole town was in danger. Help was
sent from Schuyler.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-08-18
Crofton Is Hard Hit
By Destructive Fire

HARRINGTON. Nob,. Aug. l,.-(special
Telegram,)-A great fire, as yet uncon-
trolled, is burning Crofton. The fire 10
raging furiously and Crofton's water sup
ply has given out Five buildings have
already been destroyed. including so
loon. drug store, two restaurants. meat
market and the Crofton hotel. The Hart
ington fire department was called to give
aid.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-08-18
Electric Fan Nearly
Scalps a Woman

SEWARD, Neb.. Aug. 17-Cspecial)-
While Mrs W. o. Dickinson was sitting
near an electric fan. drying her hair IL
became entanglcd among the blades and
an instant later her head was drawn
against the guards. The fan kept on re-
volvinE, and before it could be stopped
the woman's scalp was nearly torn from
her head.
To replace the scalp it was necessary
20 take twenty stitches.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-08-18
PAIRINGS.

II. Taylor (0 plays r. f.. Burke (D.
+, G, stocking tS plays T., Cornell 90.
George Stocking "a plays b. Yousen 90.
5. II. Chambers "a plays T.. j. HatCh(D.
u. Watson O0l plays II. S. Kerr o.
Phil Kendall go plays G., II. Graham (0,
l.. r. Cloughu9 plays J. T.. MerriamCW.
j, Morris (0) plays j. McTaggart ~.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-08-18

Of visitors TO the office indicated an in
tense interest In the state fair this year.
1t appeared certain that there would be
a substantial growth in nearly every de-
partmcnt when the fair opens. scptem-
Der T.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-08-18
M'TAGGART WINS GOLF CUP
DONATED BY ROME MILLER

J. c. McTaggart won the Rome Miller
cup az the Miller Park Golf club by de-
feating p NJ. Garrett in the final round
up and to play. Ray Taylor turned in
the low score In the qualifying round of
the match play Saturday with 70. Tay-
Tor played scratch but even then turned in
lower score than any OF the handicap
players. Scores were as follows:
Omaha daily bee., 1914-08-18
McCann Postmaster
at Beatrice, Neb.

WASHINGTON, Aug l7-Presldent
ilson today nominated J. r.. Mccain to
90 postmaster at Beatrice. Neb., and ].
h Worshan to be postmaster at Laredo.
Tex
Omaha daily bee., 1914-08-18
strengthen. wenL kidneys.

Ntren HthenF W enk hIHneNF.
Electric Bitters will more than surprise
you after the first bottle: get a bottle
today. safe and sure. SOC and &1O0 All
ruggists-Advertiseme
Omaha daily bee., 1914-08-18

As part OF the sanitary workings OF
tho state cncampment OF the National
Guard at the Ashland cncampment tho
last Of the month. there viii be an in
speetlon of horses by state Veterinarian
kisin. As these animals Will come frmo
al parts OF the state every precaution
VIII be taken TO prevent any disease
Omaha daily bee., 1914-08-18
ODD CLAIM FOR DAMAGES
Mrs. Adams Saws imported Game
Birds DESTROY Gardens.
UP TO THE STATE GAME WARDEN
Legislature May he Called Upon to
Pay DRmREcN for work Done
by These High Priced
birds.
From a staff Correspondent


LINCOLN, Aug. 17.-(Special 1T Is evil
dent that all the heightened birds turned
loose by the state game warden. because
the legislature rallied to appropriate
money for the propagation OF the species,
are not all dead. State Game Warden
Rutenbeck today received letter from
Mrs Elizabeth Adams who lives in Sher-
idan county, that the birds had infested
her corn fields and garden and destroyed
crops and garden truck to such an extent
that she wanted the state to pay her
800 for the acts OF the rempaging birds.
This IL another expense that George
W. Berge can lay up to the legislature
with the "hat-hanger and cloak hanger"
the name he applies TO the old veterans
of the war who In this way earn a few
dollars each session as cusodians to help
them out In their declining years.
The matter will be investigated and
probably either paid or put up to the
legislature.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-08-18

Everybody Reads Bee Want Ada
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1914-06-24
j. NJ. Rogers Dead.

Mr.. j. NJ Rogers died at his resi-
dence in Fordsvile last Sunday
morning at 3 O'Clock, of diseases in
cident to old age; superinduced by
his four years service in the Civil
War. After funeral. services con-
Quoted by Rev. J. p. Lewis at 10
O'Clock Monday morning, his re-
mains were buried in the Fordsviile
cemetery.
He leaves a wife, one son. Rev.
10. B. Rogers, Quincy, ILL.,; four
daughters, Mrs. w. p. Morrison, Ce-
Gillian; Mrs. j. II. Lloyd, Fordsville;
Mrs. j. W. Taylor, Leitchfield, and
Miss May Rogers, Fordsville. Mr..
Rogers was seventy-two years and
four months old, had been a men,
Der of the Baptist church for many
years and was well known through
out the county.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1914-06-24
ANNUAL ENCAMPMEvT
OF OUR SOLDIER BOYS

AIT Kentucky troops and one
company of the 29th U. s. Infantry
will camp at Fort Spring, near Lex
ington. KY, July lilo. inclusi ie.
The camp site is an amusement park
with all the attractions of a modern
city playground. II is surrounded
by the finest farms and the hnest
stock to be found in the United
States. There are many places of
interest in and around Lexington TO
be visited No doubt this viii be
the most enjoyable camp the Ken
lucky troops have ever had.
Paragraph 2. G. o. No. 6, says:
Leaves of absence for the period of
the encampment will be granted for
cogent reasons only. Application for
leave from officers will require the
approval of the Governor, and those
from enlisted men, the approval of
the regimental commander" Should
there be justifiable reasons why any
member of Company H cannot go to
the camp, he must at once file such
reasons with Lieut.. Shown, who will
forward same to Col. Henry for ac-
ton The company commander is
given 40 authority to excuse any one
from this duty.
1t Is expected that every member
of the company will cheerfully re-
spond and aid in every way to keel
up the excellent record of the com
pany. J. VI. DeWEESE.
Cant. Cd Unfit X Nj G.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1914-06-24

Dam. is spending few days st1t'
her aunt, Mrs W. 1. Iglehears.
A beautiful wedding was soiems-
lied here last Wednesday evening
when Mr.. A. G. Acton led Miss Lou
va Belle Miller to the hymeneBh A.
tar. The bride was attired In white
messaline with all-over lace and assr--
ried white carnations. Rev. X. p
Fuqua spoke the words that made
their hearts beat as one. The wed =
ding march was played on the piano
by Miss Addie Fulkerson, of Penrrh
cousin of the bride. The bride ~ me
pretty and only daughter Of Mr.. Aaes
Mrs. J. p. Miller and her lovable dis
position will win friends wherever
she goes. The groom is a popular
young business man OF Hartford
They were the recipients Of many
nice presents. The writer wishes
them much happiness while Journey
ing down life's pathway togetbsr.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1914-06-24
o O o o o o o O o o o o o o o o o
o BASE BALL. o
o o O o o O o O O @ o o o o o

One of the most exciting and holly
contested baseball games ever stag
ed at the local grounds was that
played at East End Park last Satur-
day evening between the Hartford
and Habit teams. The interest was
keen from start to finish, and II was
soon seen that the visitors constitut-
ed strong team. Honors we're rath-
er even for awhile until the begin
ming of the sth the score was 10 to >
In favor of the visitors. 1t was in this
inning that the home boys got down
to business and at the close of the
first half of the 9th the score was
even points. Then the Hartford
boys came to the bat and Blanken-
ship opened up with a two-base hit
to left field, followed by Johnson.
who brought Blankenship in. making
the game stand II to 10 at the close,
in favor of the home boys.
There was a-good attendance and
the game was hugely enjoyed by all
present.
Richard and Blankenship were the
battery for Hartford and Westeriield
and Neel acted in like capacity for
Habit.
Don't fail to see the big ball game
at East End Park Saturday. Equal
ity will be here with their strong
team. Equality is the only team we
nave lost to this year and Saturday
we hope to put one over on them.
BE sure to come out and root for
your team. Withrow and Thorpe
will be on the firing line for Equali-
ty and Richard and Blankenship for
Hartford. This will be some game.
Taylor Mines will be here Satur-
day. July 4th, at East End Park.