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Pocahontas star herald., 1914-07-03
HEIR TO DUAL CROWN
AND MS WIFE SLAIN
Austrian Archduke and Duchess Are
Shot TO Death BY Student

ssrsjevo, Bosnia, June 9s.-
Archduke Francis Ferdinand, heir
TO the Austro- Hungarian throne,
ana bis morganatic wife. the Ouch
ess OF Hohenberg, were assassina-
ted today while driving through
the streets OF saraievo, the Bosisn
capital. A youthful Servian student
fred the shots which added another
have dsraensd the reigS, ipesl pessl
or Francis Josef.
The archduke and hls wife were
victims of the second attempt in
the same day against their lives.
First a bomb was thrown at the au.
tomobIle in which they were driving
TO the town hall. Forewarned, how
ever, of possible attempt against
his lie, the archduke was watchfu
and struck the missile aside with
his arm. 1t fell under another car
which carried members Of tb,
arcbduke's suite, wognding Count
Won Boos- Waldeck and Colone'
Menzzo.
On their return from the towr
hall the archduke and the duchess
we're driving to the hospital when
Cavern Prinzip darted at the cal
aud fired a volley at the occupants.
His aim was true and the archdukc
and his wife were mortally wound
ed. With them at the time was
the governor Of the city, who es-
capped injury. The bodies of biz
murdered companioTs collapsed
across him and protected him from
stray bullets.
Pocahontas star herald., 1914-07-03
26 TEACHERS
PASS EXAMINATION

In the recent examination for
teachers licenses 80 out of the 80
applicants made certificates. The
test on algebra aud clvics was un-
usually difficult which accounts for
so few frsts. The names of those
who passed follow, the first five
making thirds and the last two
frsts:
Jesse Pratt, Dona Wyatt, Lois
Magruder, Elmer Miller. Earl Gra-
BAN, Ben Lincoln, Myrt walrond,
Ouds Bennett, Herbert Price,
BlaRypRs iyyas rsEIqAes- sIqgAse lcSdsf pllp9rs,
Kathleen Lentz, John : Hogan,
Gladys Ellis, Lora PoYnor, Adeline
Hirst, Luther johnson, Mae Gal
braith, Claude Mock, Christine
Stephens, Ross Hooton. Mary Pet
tyjohn, Ivan Paine, Notra Mock.
Pocahontas star herald., 1914-07-03
In Memory

On June end the death angel as
cended from the gates of heaven
and called from our midst Uncle
Dave Allen. We were so sorry to
give HIM up for he was one of the
most honorable and charitable citi-
zens we ever bad. He was good
and kind and loved every one. He
never refused to do a kind deed for
any one. He was brave old SOL
der. lie was born at Louisville,
Kentucky, from there he enlisted
as a southern soldier and served
through the war and settled here in
Arkansas about 48 years ago.
Uncle Dave was 73 years old the
Goth Of last January. He was i'll
since last September with dropsy
of the heart. lie leaves a kind and
loving wife, eight children aud
host Of friends and relatives to
mourn his absence. Weep not dear
mother, sisters and brothers for
fathcrIs sleeping chat sweet and
peaceful sIumber To win not De
D I...t,, .f1t,fiI ... ,4.II an ..,H., .r.4
happy home above. low peaceful
The lumber how bapp7 lhe wakcn.
ing for death Is only IA dream.
He 5iedruslirg iu God. Almost
bis last word were, ''Oear wife ]
am going home, am crossing the
river Of Jordan. want TO NEE.
you all over there-yes we shall
meet. Written by Marie.
Pocahontas star herald., 1914-07-03
Farmer browns

Jonesboro. June 80, Ed Rice,
a well known farmer, residing about
two miles east of the city, was drown
ed in Cache river, below Logan's fer
ry in the western part OF the county
today. He, with party of friends,
was seining and while carrying one
end of the seine, got into deep wat
er, aud not being able to swim, was
drowned. HIS companions made ev-
cry effort to save him, but were un-
able to do anything for him. He
was taken out about an hour after
the accident occurred. His body ar
rived here at about o'clock and
his remains prepared for burial. lie
was 80 years Of age and had been
twice married he is survived by
four children, all girls aud grown,
except one, who Is about "a years of
age.
Pocahontas star herald., 1914-07-03
Socialist Take Notice

On Saturday JulyNl, 1914, the
socialist of Randolph county will
meet in the court house at Pocabon'
tas at one p. m. for the purpose OF
putting into existence a county or
ganization. And also for the pur'
pose of putting out a county ticket.
Everyone of you are urged to
be present. Ifyou can't be present
please send us your name by letter
or some comrade. Luther Johnson,
County Organizer.
Pocahontas star herald., 1914-07-03
GOOD RAINS FALL
ALL OVER the COUNTY

The month Of Jaly came IN Just
like IT has good sense, and the rain
that has fallen since Wednesday
at noon has done thousands Of dol.
lars worth Of good IN Randolph
county alone.
Good general rams have fallen
In nearly every section of the coun.
ty, and everybody is wearing the
umile that won't come of. Yester.
day mornings rain reached from
the northwest part Of Ran dolph
county TO Hoxie and beyond.
Pocahontas star herald., 1914-07-03
MRS. c. [. PRINGLE
DlfSKLITILt ROCK

Perhaps one Of the most impres.
slve funeral services ever held in
Pocahontas was that conducted a,
the Methodist church last Tuesday,
where a large assemblage Of friends
and relatives met to pay a last trl.
butte OF respect to Mayme p. Prin.
gle, beloved wife Of DR.. c. f.
Prlngle, whose death occurred in
the state hospital for nervous DIS
eases Monday afternoon.
The remains Of Mrs. Prinele
were brought IN Tuesday afternoon
and funeral services we're held at
$3.50, being conducted bv Rev. W.
+. BleSins, pastor Of the NJ. K.
church, Of which Mrs. Pringle was
the sixth member OF the Pocshon.
tas congregation. Intermeat in
Masonic cemetery Immediately fol.
lowed the funeral.
Mrs. Pringle was 4s years Of
age, and is survived by her mother,
husband aud two children, Ruth
and Everett. She was a member OF
the Methodist church and has ived
a devoted Christian life. She had
been in poor health for the last
four or five years and has spent
most Of that time in the state hos.
pital.
Pocahontas star herald., 1914-07-03
LOSES BARN, FEED
: and STOCK BY FIRE

German Brown, a good farmer
residing on the Bristow farm south
Of town, had the misfortune on last
Monday night to lose his barn, a
lot of feed, two horses, two mules,
about so or 90 chickens and lot of
other stuff In a fire, the origin Of
which cannot be accounted for.
Mr.. Browns loss is quite heavy,
and we understand he had no in.
surrnce.
Pocahontas star herald., 1914-07-03
find Bank Solvent

Washington, June 30:-An ex-
aminer's report today to the comp
troller of the currency announced
that it would not be necessary to
appoint q receiver for the Stale Nat
ional Bank at Little Rock, Ark, as
il had been found solvent, although
capital is impaired. Several banks
have offered TO take over the institu-
ton and these offers are now being
considered by the Treasury Depart
meut.
Bob Salletr good friend Of the
Star Herald was caller Saturday.
Pocahontas star herald., 1914-07-03
Noticc to Singers

The Randolph County Musical
Association will be held with the
Brakebill class at Mock, Ark, on
July nth and 18th. This Is the
third annual session, and all officers
for the ensuing year will be elected
at p. m. Saturday.
= All teachers, Leaders and lovers
of music are cordially invited to
attend.
Scott Crotts, President,
Chas. o. Bunch, Sec-Treas.
Pocahontas star herald., 1914-07-03
Death OF Aged Citizen

Gilbert Bolen, age so years, died
at the home of his son IN this city
on last Friday, of dropsy, and the
remains were inferred in the Ma
sonic cemetry the following day.
Mr.. Bolen was a we'll known cit.
izen and had many friends IN Poca-
hontas and vicinity, although he
had not been living here but a short
time.
Pocahontas star herald., 1914-07-03
At Methodist Church

We will have regular services at
the Methodist church next Sunday,
Sunday school lOa. 70. and preach
ing by The pastor at u a. no. and
8:l5 p. 20. Missionary Societv
meets At church next Tuesday al
%. m. W. , BleyIns, pastor
Pocahontas star herald., 1914-07-03
Baptist ladies Aid

The Baptist Ladies AID will meet
at the home Of Mrs. ID. L. Wiley
Tnesdsv luis n-s Ksiffer Camn-
bell leader. As We are taking up a
new line of work. we urge all mem
bers to be present. Our lesson IN
Hills Bible Questions will cover
the first five chapters of Exodus.
Pocahontas star herald., 1914-07-03

Mrs. Stevenson and little daugh.
ter OF Dardanelle came mp TO al
tend the Priugle.steyenson nop.
uals, and while here were the
guests Of their old Time friends
Mr.. and Mrs. " j Cat'a'h
Pocahontas star herald., 1914-07-03
MEN

Doal their business through aa medium s as bank
They realize itta The safest aad aursst wal.
Their bank book shows every cent they deposit
Their checks show every cent they pay OUT and at e
time the safest receipts given.
If you not bank customer why not conduct your bush
the successful business conduct theirs.
Come in and get a Bank Book and give it a trial
Pocahontas star herald., 1914-07-03

The next big celebration is at
ReYno next Friday and Saturday.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-05-14
INCREASE BUSINESS
Standard Foundry and Manufactur.
ing Co. Add To Present
Capacity

The Alma Standard Foundry and
Manufacturing Co. have completed an
addition to their plant just south of
Mechanic street The addition is Sax
50, one story high and will be used as a
moulding room. c. II. Messenger, sec
retary and treasurer of the company, has
secured several large contracts recently
that required additional room and men
to fill, hence more building.
At the west end of the foundry build
ing an addition has been built in which
Mr.. J. p. French has installed machin-
cry preparatory TO doing all kinds of ma
chine work. Mr.. French is well known
i'll Alma as an expert maohinist and will
make a speciality of all kinds of ma
chine repair work together with metal
and wood patterns of all descriptions.
Mr.. French has secured the services Of
G. II. Anderson. of this city and
F. K. Waite, who previously was for
some time production foreman of one of
the large Saginaw plants. to assist him
in the work.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-05-14
c. w. POST SUICIDES.
Breakfast Food Man
Takes Life at Santa Barbara,
Calf

Charles w. Post, wealthy cereal food
manufacturer, of Battle Creek, Mich,
shot himself to death with a rifle while
temporarily insane, according to the tes-
timony of his physician, DR.. ]. c. Balm
bridge, offered at the inquest held short
ly after the tragedy. The verdict of the
coroner's jury was non-committal, hold
ing simply that Mr.. Post died from the
effects of gunshot wound.
Mr.. Post had suffered ill-health for
some time Recently he made hurried
trip to Rochester, Minn to undergo a
major operation to save his life. He
had been in nervous state since his re-
turn to California, and had fought
against an inclination to suicide for some
time, according to the testimony at the
inquest by Miss Ella Benson, his nurse
The body was brought to Battle Greek
for burial
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-05-14
WEXFORD CO. VETS"
Will Appeal Case---Judge Lamb Re-
fuses Writ of Mandamus
Against Supervisors

A dispatch from Cadillac says: "The
wet and dry fight in Wexford county
will go to the supreme court OF the state
according to an announcement made by
attorneys for the saloon interests, Friday
afternoon, after Judge Fred S. Lamb
had denied their petition for a writ of
mandamus to compel the board of SUI
pervisors to show cause why they should
not reconvene and count the 1913 ballots
rejected at the recent recount and which
threw Wexford county from the wet to
the dry ranks.
Attorneys argued for four hours
Judge Lamb, in rendering his decision
said that the petition did not show that
the supervisors had been requested to
reconvene and recount the ballots"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-05-14
SHELlHAAS AUCTION

Despite the rain and storm of
last Tuesday, the Shellhaas auction
sale advertised EXCLUSIVELY in
The Record proved a huge success.
A large crowd was present and Mr..
Shrllhaas. who had estimated his
sale at $1400. received $1608.60.
The Records large and rapidly
increasing list of readers through.
out Cratiot. Isabella and Montcalm
counties are alert to the advantages
offered through the advertising
columns. If it is results you want.
you will place your announcement
in the Record.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-05-14
WILD FLOWER SHOW
Held At High School Auditorium
Last Saturday

The Annual Wild Flower Show was
held at the High School Saturday after
noon. Mrs. Lancashire presented the
prizes of three elegant bird houses to
the ones who brought the most varieties
correctly named, OF wild flowers. They
were awarded to Russell Murphy 80 va
rieties, Lottie Eastlick, 25 varieties, Dena
Barney, q varieties. Honorable men
ton was given to first, Mildred Dayton /;
2nd Margaret Eastlick, and third, Jeanne
Miller. There were 81 different varie-
ties represented at the show. including
Jack-in-the- Pulpit. Lily-of -the-Valley,
and many forms of the lily, Maple Coral,
Ground Nut Rats Ear, Solomon's Seal,
Crimple Root, June Berry, Dog Violet,
Shin Plaster and the Trillium. The
following children brought baskets of
flowers, i'll addition to the above-men-
toned Harold Ariocg, Dorothy Ma
son, Thelma Enemous, Harold Perry,
Marietta Wells, George" Olmstead, Carl
Wood, Helen Losey, Brady Sartor, Ken
meth Moore, Dare Strong. Beatrice Sny-
der, Lucille Williams, Hally Conklin, Ju-
liza Hasbrook, loretta Ide, Marion Lo-
sey, Woodburn Lamb, Kenneth Miller,
Albert Atkinson, Everett Giles, Mildred
Taft Eva Belback and Minnie Wells.
The flowers were well arranged as to
color and kinds and the baskets were
very prettily decorated. The baskets
were put on tables for display Saturday
afternoon and were numbered The
judges we're: Dr. McCurdie, Mrs
Timby and Mrs Ellsworth. After
the show some of the flowers were sent
to the Masonic Home and the rest were
sent by the children to their sick friends
Much time was spent by the children in
the finding of the different varieties of
the flowers and the show was the best
yet. The prizes were given at Mr.
Shafps' Office Monday after school,
The committee in charge was com.
posed of Mesdames K. Il. Lamb, c.
Archie Brown and Ely Brewbaker.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-05-14
LAKE-COLEMAN.

As a surprise to many came the an
nouncement last week Friday of the
marriage OF Miss Mable Lake and Mr.
Lawrence Coleman, both of this city.
They were quietly married April p
1914 by Rev. ]. Calvin Meese, pastor OF
the Christian church of St. Louis al
his home in that city and had kept their
marriage secret merely to surprise their
friends.
Mrs. Coleman is the only daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. f.. W. Lake of 2l1 West
End street. graduate of the Alma
High School with the class of 1912, ant
has since that time been employed ir
the Bell Telephone Exchange of thi,
city.
Mr.. Coleman is the third son of Mr.
and Mrs. Steven Coleman and is we'll
liked and highly respected young man
Mr. and Mrs. Coleman have hosts OF
friends in this vicinity who extend con
gratulations.
They will be at home to their friend,
after June lst on their farm in Arcade
township.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-05-14
PRIZES ANNOUNCED
To Be Awarded BY Gratiot County
Athletic Association

The executive board of the Gratiot'
County Athletic Association, Alexander
Dune nson, of Ithaca, president, c. d.
Dawson, of St. Louis, vice-president,
Floyd Maxwell of Alma, secretary, and
Mr.. Russell of Breckenridge, treasurer,
met in the High School library Saturday
morning and decided upon the medals,
ribbons and banners to be given at the
county meet, which will be held at Da-
Wis Field on June 18th, which date will
coincide with the Rural Schools COM
mencement day. An unusually good Sc
lection of prizes will be awarded this
year. A good gold medal will be given
to the highest individual point winner in
Class A, silver medal to the highest
point winner in Class B, a silver medal
will be awarded TO the winner OF each
event in Class a, a bronze medal will
be given TO the winner of each event in
Class B. Silver medals will be given
to the winners Of the Boys and Girls
singles and doubles in tennis Class A, no
Class B tennis. Blue ribbons will be
given in both classes for second in each
event, and red for thirds These colors
were standardized and will hereafter be
permanent. A large banner will be given
to the school winning the A class meet
and smaller one to the school winning
the 3 class. \ banner will be given to
each winning relay team and one will be
presented to the school winning the most
points in tennis the points in tennis do
not count i'll the summary OF the meet,
but are separate part. The large sill
yer cup will be given to the school win
ming the A Class meet. TO be kept for
one year, unless St. Louis wins it, and
in that case the cup belongs to St. Louis
permanently as they will have won il
three successive years. The points will
count, first, points second, 3, and third
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-05-14
CLEMENT {. BARNES
Son of Frank Barnes Died In Toledo
Sunday Evening

Clement +. Barnes, son of Frank
Barnes, of this city, was born in Coral,
Montcalm county, Michigan in 1873 and
died in the general hospital at Toledo
May 10, 1914.
Mr. Barnes came TO Alma i'll 1887 and
in this city spent his boyhood days. He
graduated from our public schools and
later took a commercial course at Alma
College. He later went to Ottawa, o..
where he purchased laundry and en-
tered active business life Some four
teen months ago he was taken sick, his
illness developing into a general ner-
vous breakdown, terminating in paresis
which caused his death. The body was
brought to Alma Monday and funeral
services held at the home on Gratiot ave
nue., Tuesday afternoon, conducted by
Rev. Mason of the Presbyterian church.
Burial i'll Riverdale cemetery.
Roy and Paul Barnes of Toledo, broth
ers of the deceased and c. II. Trout and
wife of Edmore were in attendance at
the funeral services. Mr.. Barnes leaves
wife and child besides hosts of friends
to mourn his untimely demise.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-05-14
At YOUR OWN PRICE
The Walrus and the Carpen-
ter Will Be Given
TUESDAY tVEN|MG, MAY 18Th
By the Students of the Grammar
School---You Are Invited

Tuesday evening next the students OF
the Grammar school will present the
"Walrus and the Carpenter" at the High
School Auditorium. Miss McGreaham
has the program in charge which fact of
itself assures our music-loving citizens a
pleasant evening. The High School
Glee Club and Orchestra will assist dur
ing the evening as will Miss Bonnie Full
Ter, who has consented to sing group
of bird songs.
The price of admission is to be left
largely to the inclination of those who
attend. Admissiets envelopes may be
secured from the children or teachers
In these envelopes may be enclosed from
SC to 25c, as desired
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-05-14
THE ALNA BIRD CLUB.
Organization Completed And
Constitution Adopted
FRANCIS KINGsELECTEO PRES.
Other Officers Elected---All Interested
- - Eligible to Membership E.sF

The permanent organization of the Al
ma Bird Club which was temporarily
started at the time of Mr.. Ernest Har-
old Baynes' recent visit to Alma, was
completed last Friday evening.
Mr. Francis King was elected presi-
dent of the Club; DR.. ]. T. Ewing,
Miss Olive Smith, Mrs. W. A. Bahlke
and S. l.. Bennett the first, second, third
and fourth vice-presidents Miss Sadie
Messenger, secretary; Miss Louise Hood,
treasurer, and DR.. Fl. n. MacCurdy, gen
eral manager.
The constitution as adopted gives the
organization the name of the Alma Bird
Club, and the object is the increase and
protection of the local wild birds, stimu-
lation of interest in bird life and the
gradual establishment of a bird sane
tuary. The membership consists of ac-
tive, associate, junior, honorary and life
members and anyone interested may be-
come member on the payment of the
dues, which are ten cents per year for
Junior membership, twenty-five cents for
active members, fifty cents for associate
members and upon election by the exc
cutive committee, twenty-five dollar:
for life membership.
The present members are anxious fol-
an increased membership and meetings
will be held each alternate month.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-05-14
a PROCLAMATION: BY THE
GOVERNOR.

Nations that do not remember the dead
do not remember the living. We scat
ter flowers over the graves of the Boys
in Blue" because of our love for them,
because of our love for the noblest ma
ton in the world, because of our love
for the remaining members of the Grand
Army of the Republic. The added stars
in our flag, the birth of a worldwide
patriotism, the solidarity of the United
States, the commercial, social and politi-
cal progress of our country has been
iade possible through the valor and self
sacrifice of the boys who fought for the
Union.
We who live today learn our lessons
of inspiration, of patriotism and service
from these heroes. May this day recall
sacred memories, may this day afford
us one more opportunity for greeting the
"old boys" with smile. with a hearty
hand shake, with God bless you"
For the boys who died in the Spanish
American war and for the boys who SUR
vived we bring like tokens of love and
consecration.
Therefore, l. Woodbridge N. Ferris,
Governor of the State of Michigan, do
hereby issue this proclamation and heart
lily urge the observance of Saturday,
May 80, 1914, as Memorial Day.
Given under my hand and the Great
Seal of the State this eighth day of May,
i'll the year of our Lord one thousand
nine hundred and fourteen and of the
Commonwealth the seventy-eighth.
WOODBRIDGE N. FERRIS.
Governor.
Alonzo Lutz was absent from school
| Friday afternoon.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-05-14
GRATIOT COUNTY
MEDICAL SOCIETY

The Association will meet at ST. Louis
Tuesday, May 10Th, at which time the
following program will be given:
Call to order by the President.
Reading of minutes of last meeting
Applications of new members.
Clinic. Bring i'll or report your inter
esting cases.
Papers
"Suppurative Diseases in the Hand
and Fingers" .....Dr. II. +. Kilberr
Discussion opened by DR.. w. M
Drake.
"Eugenics" ..........Dr, +. l.. Street
Discussion opened by Dr. w. M.
Weller.
Subject announced later by DIR. A. r
Wheeler.
Cerebral Decompression" .
.............Dr. +. G. Warnshui,
Discussion opened by Dr. /. N. Brain
erd.
Report of committee appointed to con
fer with board of supervisors.
Dinner as guests of St. Louis physi
clans.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-05-14
METHODIST NOTES

First Methodist Episcopal Church.
Rev. Thomas G. X. Brownlow, Minis
ter Union phone No. 45.
Sunday, 10 A. M.-Preaching service
Special Young Peoples Service.
IL :50-Bible School.
6;30-Epworth League Mr.. Clifford
Cummings, President
7:30 p. M.-Sunday evening lecture
Young People and Their Life's Work
Prayer meeting Thursday evening at
I 80 =. NJ.
There was a reception for new mem
bers at the Methodist church last Sun
day morning.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-05-14
FIRE CHIEF REPORTS

Chief Sarter of the Alma Fire De-
partment made a report to the City
Council Tuesday evening in which he
stated the city owned $3.50 feet of fire
hose, 5000 being IN excellent shape. Dur
ing the year ending May lst, 1914, the
department received % calls. p of
which necessitated the service of the
department. The Chief reported. the
entire FIRE fighting equipment to be in ex-
celbeut condition.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-05-14
NOTICE.

Parties having fire insurance in the
Insurance Company of North America,
Fireman's Fund and Old Colony, will
see John ID. Spinney as to any business
concerning their insurance. The busi-
ness in the first two companies Mr..
Spinney purchased of Francis Palmer,
who has been in the business many years.
The business in the last company was
written by Roy c. Parks. l836tl