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The Irish standard., 1914-12-26

Washington, ID. c., Vol. 40, Pt. 4, Feb.
Is, 1918, p. 3216.
Mr.. Butler. in his defense, as printed
in the Congressional Record, says:
Il apprehended with alarm the use
Of such document in political cam
paign, or at any other time. did not
believe in its truthfulness and SO
stated my judgment concerning it on
November 4th, 1912, as soon as com.
plant was made to me of its general
circulation. Inasmuch as l did not
wish to give this document, which I
Judged to be spurious, any notoriety
whatsoever, refrained from its public
condemnation until the time when a
general complaint was made to me and
thought it my duty to publicly con.
denim It," 4
Copied from Congressional Record,
Washington. D. c., Vol. 40, Pt. 4, Feb.
Is, 1913, P. 1919.
The Congressional Committee, to
which the matter was referred re.
ported in part as follows:
1.-THE committee cannot condemn too
strongly the publication of the false
and libelous article referred to in the
paper of Mr.. Bonniwell and which was
the spurious knights of Columbus
Oath, a copy of which is appended to
the paper"
Copied from Congressional Record,
Washington, d. c., Vol. 40, Pt. 4, Feb.
Is, 1918, P. 1921.
This shows that the flake oath" IS
A FAKE, and it explains how 1t got
into the Congressional Record.
In addition to the reference made in
the Congressional Record showing up
this fake OATH" its false, and malic.
ious character was shown in two court
proceedings, one in Waterville, Mimi,
tried on July 20, 1914, and one in Phila
delphia, Pa, tried on January 80, 1914:
The Waterville case was a criminal
libel brought by Z. M. Lawless, the
editor of the Waterville Sentinel,
against A. M. Morrison and C. E. Nor
rison, father and son, editors and pub.
fishers Of the Mankato Morning Jour.
nal, Of Mankato, MINI.
The libel consisted in the charging
of Lawless with having taken the
fake" Knights of Columbus "oath,"
which is the same fake oath" so
largely circulated in Marion County.
The trial was presided over by Judge
George j: Dressed. The District Attor-
ney who prosecuted the case was Fran
els j. Hanzle, of Montgomery, Prose-
cutting Attorney for LeSueur County,
who was assisted by Attorney Thomas
Hessian. of LeSueur. The defendants
were represented by Owen Morris, of
st. Paul
A jury was selected, and the Rev.
Thomas Billing the resident Metho-
dist minister of Waterville, was
chosen on the jury.
At the trial reputable citizens gave
evidence that the fake oath" was q
vile fake and that the obligation above
set out is the true obligation of the
Knights of Columbus.
The defendants at the trial made no
attempt to establish the authenticity
of the fake OATH" but threw them.
selves on the mercy of the court and
tried to show that there was no inten.
tional libel on Mr.. Lawless.
The jury returned verdict of guilty.
which was read by the foreman, Rev.
Thomas Billing, and the court imposed
jail sentence Of thirty days.
In the Philadelphia case two men.
Megonegal and Stage, were charged
jointly with conspiracy to defame sew.
eral members of the Knights Of Co.
lumbus by causing the flake OATH to
be circulated.
At the hearing 1t appeared that the
Continued on Pare ~
Alma record., 1914-02-12
Cohoon and Allen

Freda Kline is on the sick list.
B. Leonard visited in Forest Hill Sun
day.
Halle Kline has been home the past
week because of illness.
Elsie Gallager is home from Alma.
She will finish the eighth grade at the
Allen.
Mrs. Du Bois and family from Wash
ington are visiting with Herb Childs
and family.
Mr.. and Mrs. John O'Boyle spent
Thursday evening with J. w. Shellhaas
and family.
John Cohoon, who has been travelling
in South America, is spending his vaca-
ton with his mother, Mrs. M. A. CO.
hoon.
The +. M. meetings held at the County
Line church are quite well attended.
They have been announced to hold until
Wednesday night
The eighth grades of both schools
have begun the study of vision of Sir
Launfal," those of the Allen using Mrs.
l.. A. Sloan's Outline and those of the
Cohoon using Moderator-Topics.
Alma record., 1914-02-12
Seville Center News

Mrs. Dennis Welch called at school
last Friday
c. B. Wiltshire was a business caller
in Elwell Saturday.
Tommy Lucas was a business caller
in Alma last Thursday
Eugene Crum and A. CARL visited
the school last Friday.
Mrs. John CARL was the guest of Mrs.
c. c. Wonders Thursday.
Mrs. J. +. Morgan has been quite sick
the past week but is better.
Mrs. Alex Miller entertained Mrs
Henry Miller last Thursday.
Mrs. Will Layman of Elwel was the
guest of Mrs. Gene Pratt Friday
Mr.. and Mrs. Dennis Welch called
on relatives in Alma last Tuesday
Mr. and Mrs. c. c. Wonders visited
Mr. and Mrs. Allen Page Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs B. r. Hundey attended
the Farmers Club at Albert Fishers
last Thursday.
MI anu MI >. Y. Y. w NOHuCIS clllSTldl1l-
ed Albert Campbell and son of Isabella
county Sunday.
There is to be box social this week
Wednesday evening for the benefit of
the baseball boys.
Mrs. Melvin Elliot of Chicago is
spending few weeks with her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs +. +. Pratt
Mr.. and Mrs Clyde Downs Of Pine
River were guests at the home of his
uncle, c. c. Wonders, Thursday.
Mrs. Charles Kelly of Elwell assisted
in the care of her mother, Mrs. ]. +.
Morgan, Wednesday and Thursday.
Ted and Eugene Crum and Shirley,
Mary and Thyrza Wiltshire spent Sun
day evening of last week with Mr.. and
Mrs Dennis Welch.
The Seville Center Aid Society met
with Mrs Will Shong last Thursday and
Alma record., 1914-02-12
.Elwell News Items

DR.. McKnawb of Alma was seen on
our streets Monday.
Howard Willard of Alma was a busi-
ness caller here Tuesday.
Those suffering from asthma will do
we'll to call on DR.. Samain at Elwell,
Mich.
Fayette Peters is very i'll at the home
Of his brothers. Physicians state he can
not recover.
Ora Durfee, who has been working
in the upper peninsula, returned to FL
well Saturday.
John Apple has rented the Johnson
farm, one mile west of Elwell and ex-
poets to move on the same this spring
ans" Bryan, who has been away
from Elwell for the past five years, has
returned with the intention of making
Elwell his future home.
The Rebekah Lodge held its regular
meeting at the hall Saturday evening
Routine business was taken care Of. Mrs
Allen Sadler is the Noble Grand.
DR.. l.. B. Samain, formerly of Multi
ken, has come to us as physician OF
unusual ability and is recommended both
as a man and physician of the highest
standing. Success to him.
The lecture course under the auspices
of the NJ. +. church at Elwell, Feb. 27
March 27, April II, we believe is EMIT
led to the hearty support of the entire
community The full course is so cents
The Sunday school will give an en-
tertainment at the church Feb p, in
memory of the Father of our Country
and bids fair to be an entertainment
long to be remembered. The supern-
tendent, Mrs Walter Ferris, has her as
sistants at work preparing the program
1t is to be hoped that all will feel that
this is their entertainment and take hold
and help in any way they can-to help
the Sunday school and thus encourage
the superintendent as we'll as pastor.
Alma record., 1914-02-12
Forest Hill News

Silas Moody has gone to Park Lake
Musa Owen of Alma was home over
Sunday.
Bean picking has commenced again
at the elevator.
Mr. Knupe made business trip to
Howell last week.
Mrs. Sahs of Owosso visited her
mother over Sunday.
Ralph Richardson and family are NOV
ing on a farm near Merrill.
Iva Creech is making an extended
visit on friends in Lansing.
Vera Webb of Elwell visited Mary
Mills Wednesday and Thursday.
Mrs. Ferrenburg, of Toledo. O., called
on friends here Tuesday evening.
l.. +. Garfield went to Ohio Friday to
visit his father-in-law, George Huff
man.
Edgar Sas purchased the barn on
the Grandpa Moody lot, and had it
moved to his place Wednesday.
Fred Creech received a dispatch on
Monday morning stating that his father
had passed away at his home in Salem,
Oregon. Edward Creech was a resi-
dent of this place until year ago. The
family have the sympathy of all in this,
their sad bereavement
The Maccabees had surprise party
on Mrs. VIM. Sullivan Tuesday even
ing, in honor of her birthday They
presented her with fine chair.
The young friends of Clara Hamilton
and Bert Towersey had a surprise party
for them at the home of James Tower
sey Thursday evening The party was
in honor of Miss Clara's. 18th and Mr.
Bert's 10Th birthday.
Mrs J. Michael's father, who has re-
sided with her the past year, passed
away Tuesday morning. The funeral
was held from the family residence on
Friday. Rev. Meese of ST. Louis off,
ciated and the body was laid to rest, for
the present, in the St. Louis vault.
l., +. Cam6eld, who has been agent for
the Ann Arbor railway at this place for
over p years, has resigned owing tc
an injury received December g, while
assisting to unload trunks from a train
The company have appointed Frank
Vandemark as agent here, and given
NJ Camheld leave of absence, until he
fully recovers, and have furnished him
transportation to the western states.
Alma record., 1914-02-12
RIVERDALE

Carl Harry of Alma spent Sunday
with his parents north of Riverdale.
VIM. Horton is now moved into his
new store building next to the livery
barn.
Miss. Muscott of Ithaca was the guest
of Miss Alma Matthewes over Sun
day.
Mrs. w. II. Smell of Alma was the
guest of her sister, Mrs. Bert Osborne,
last week.
Elmer Keith, principal of our public
schools, spent Saturday and Sunday with
his parents at Mt Pleasant.
Miss Vera Shellington and Miss Mus
colt of Breckenridge attended the Po-
mona Grange at this place Saturday.
The regular monthly business meet
ing of the Riverdale Mems Study class
will be held at the residence of Mr.. and
Mrs. w. +. Swope Friday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. +. Hammond have
moved from the back of their bazar store
to f. c. Hyde's house west of town, and
Mr.. Hyde has moved his farm over his
store building on Main street.
A report has been received from II. s.
Conner, who is promoting the Electric
light plant for Riverdale and the other
neighboring town, and he states that it is
a sure go, and will soon start to wire
buildings
AT the last meeting of the Ladies
Aid Society, held at the parsonage the
ladies decided to have contest to see
which side could make the most money
for the church. Mrs John Young and
Mrs. Albert Baker were chosen captains.
Alma record., 1914-02-12
VESTABURG

Mr. Dick Hancock is on the sick
list.
Mr. Ed Cramer had business at Hem
lock Thursday.
Mr.. Howard had business at Grand
Rapids Friday.
Mrs NJ Chambers of Ferris called
on Mrs. NJ Walker Thursday
Mrs Clint Johnson is visiting her
parents near Mcbride.
Mr.. and Mrs. Tom Carts of Crystal
visited relatives here over Sunday.
Mr.. A. Cramer of Riverdale called on
his niece, Mrs. George Reed, Friday.
Mrs. Alice Pffer spent Sunday at
Winn with her niece, Mrs. George Priest.
Mr.. George Priest of Vim, came
Sunday to visit his father Mr.. Lewis
Priest
The Ladies Aid took their dinner with
them and spent the day at Mrs. Kie
Platt's Thursday.
Mr.. Fred Brooks of St. Louis came
Monday to visit at the home of his wife's
sister, Mrs. Alice Caris.
David Junior, seven pound boy was
born February 4, to Mr. and Mrs. David
Manley. Mother and son are doing
nicely.
The many friends of Mr.. and Mrs.
Ed Cramer learned with regret that on
account of Mr.. Cramer's poor health
he had resigned his position and was
going to move to Hemlock.
The body of Mrs. Kirk GARNER, for
merly of this place was brought here
from Coldwater Saturday forenoon and
taken to the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
George Reed. She was laid at rest in
the Vestaburg cemetery at p. m. Sat-
urday.
Alma record., 1914-02-12

Miss Iva Throop spent Sunday with
Mrs. Chas. Georsuch.
John McGan returned Tuesday from
Sheridan, where he has been working.
The l. O. O. F.'s entertained several
of the l. o. O. F.'s from Winn Saturday
evening.
Masquerade dance at the NJ. w. A.
hall Friday evening, Feb 20 Music
by Mulford's orchestra.
Mr.. and Mrs Lewis Priest returned
home Saturday, after spending two
weeks with relatives near Winn.
The progressive pedro party at the
NJ. w. A. hall Thursday night was well
attended and all report a good time
"The Western Girl" given by local
talent at Mcbride Saturday night, was
well attended The Vestaburg band
accompanied them.
Mrs. Laurance Tupper was pleasantly
surprised by a number of her relatives
at her home Saturday evening, the oc-
casion being her birthday anniversary.
iHC aCSOlu game Oh DdSkSlDdll pay
ed by the Vestaburg High School boys
and girls was played at Crystal Friday
night with the Crystal High School
teams. Crystal won both games.
Mr. Meddick, cashier of the State
Bank OF Nestaburg, received his house
hold goods from Frederic, Mich. Mon
day and they were taken to his residence
which he purchased of Mr.. Ed. Cramer
Mrs. Ed. Cramer delightedly enter
tanned thirty of her friends at her home
Friday afternoon. Tea was served
from two to five. Cut flowers and pot
ted plants were used in the rooms. AS
sisting the hostess were, Mrs J. Horton,
Mrs NJ Hubbard and Mrs B. Elliot
Alma record., 1914-02-12
West Pine River

Mrs. Howard Petit is on the gain
Frank Handley and son, Leo, are vis-
iting his mother in Ohio
VIM. BARLEY has fine new porch on
his residence
Mrs. Petit and daughter of Indiana
visited her son, II. Petit and family re-
Gently.
Mrs. H. c. Lake of Alma visited her
parents here last week.
Valentines Day will be observed at
the Wright school Friday afternoon.
Miss Pearl Newcomb spent last week
in Seville.
Mrs. Mary Raycraft spent last week
with her daughter Mrs A. Wiley near
Alma.
Born-To Homer Leonard and wife,
baby girl, January 3lst. Mrs Leonard
was formerly Maude Sullivan of this
place.
Mrs. Howard c. Lake spent Wednes-
day and Thursday with her parents, Mr.
and Mrs. w. c. Sullivan near Forest
Hill.
Alma record., 1914-02-12
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Alma record., 1914-02-12
Ferris Center News
Miss Fac Throop is at home.
Emory Collins is quite sick.

Miss Fac Throop is at home.
Emory Collins is quite sick.
Miss Fern Beach is a neuralgia suffer-
er
Miss Inza Goldner is the new hello"
girl"
A brand new stove at the Ferris
church.
Chas. Babcock returned from Ohio
Thursday.
Miss Fern Throop spent Sunday with
Leona Dyer.
Jolly Hare was a business caller at
Stanton Thursday
]. S. Clifton and A. c. Wallen were
at Elm Hall Saturday.
G. NJ. Wilson and wife were Alma
business callers Friday
Mrs. Chambers and Pauline Stott
spent Sunday at c. l.. Dyer's.
Grant Beach had the misfortune to
lose valuable 4-year-old colt Friday.
c. l.. Dyer and wife and ]. p Throop
were Friday business callers at STAN
ton.
Mrs. l.. +. Gott and son, Russell, spent
Sunday at the home of her uncle, W.
]. Dyer
Mrs. NJ l.. Thompson and daugh-
ters were Friday visitors at K. d.
| Brooks.
Leslie Woodard spent from Friday
until Monday near McBride's at the
home of Bessie Hancock
Mr. and Mrs. l.. o. Dyer attended the
Pedro Party" at Vestaburg Thursday
evening given by the Royal Neighbor
lodge
John Bollinger has moved his family
onto his fathers farm north and east of
Vestaburg, where he will work the COM
ing season.
Alma record., 1914-02-12

Mrs. w. T.. Swope visited at St. Louis
Saturday.
John Davenport was in Alma last Fri
day on business.
Miss Isabelle Horton was in St. Louis
Saturday on business.
Mr.. GARNER made business trip to
Vestaburg Thursday.
Miss Leta GARNER is confined to her
bed with scarlet fever.
Several from here attended the dance
at Elwell Friday evening.
A. d. Raby spent few days with
friends at Tuscola last week.
Adam Britten is spending few days
with friends at Eaton Rapids
Miss Isabelle Horton made shop
ping trip to St. Louis Saturday.
The town lamps have arrived and
have been put up in different places.
Mrs. VIM. H. Owen entertained
friends from Alma last Wednesday.
Miss Mary Wynne spent Saturday
and Sunday with her parents in Alma.
Mr.. and Mrs Drake Phelps are spend
ing few days visiting relatives at Ad-
rian
Miss Zena Potter of Alma spent Sat-
urday and Sunday with Miss Florence
Hall.
Miss Laura Miller of Alma attended
the Grange meeting at Riverdale Sat-
urday.
Mrs. Fred Brown is spending-a a few
days this week, the guest of her mother
at Greenville.
Mr.. and Mrs. Debert Howe are spend
ing few days with the formers par
ents, north of town.
Fred Roland of Alma made busi-
ness trip here between the two trains
Saturday evening.
Mr. and Mrs. William Owen are en-
tertaining their son, Floyd, of Detroit,
for few days this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Davis of Clare are the
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Winters
for few days of this week.
Miss Ethel Vanalstyne had to quit her
school work last Tuesday for the re-
mainder of the week on account of sick
ness.
The basketball game between River
dale High and the Vestaburg High,
which was to be played Friday evening,
was called off on account of scarlet fe-
yer.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. J LOCKER entertain
ed quite number of the young people
at their home last Wednesday evening
Music and games were played and ice
cream and cake was served.
Miss Hazel Moblo entertained thirty
guests at progressive pedro party Fri
day evening. Mr. Allen Highfeld re-
ceived the mems king prize, and Mr.
Clare Read the mems BOBBY prize; Mrs
LOCKER ladies' first prize Mrs Claude
Philips, ladies BOBBY prize.
Alma record., 1914-02-12
Lincoln Local News

Mrs. Jennings is on the sick list.
Mrs. Clifton called on Mrs. Gimen
Wednesday.
Mrs. Clifton called on Mrs. Miller
Sunday evening.
Mrs. B. Hawkins mother is visiting
them at their home.
John Norton and wife spent Saturday
night at +. Roberts.
Frank Roethlsberger spent Sunday
with Herbert and Roy Fisher.
Mr. and Mrs. Perry Clifton ate dinner
Sunday with Chas. Fisher and family
Seland Jennings spent Saturday and
Sunday with Herber and Roy Fisher
Mrs. +. Robinson visited with rela-
tives near Saginaw from Wednesday
until Saturday.
Mrs. f. Miller is on the sick list.
+. Hartford hes been suffering with
the quinsy the last week.
Mr. j. Gemin came home from the
u. of NJ hospital at Ann Arbor, last
Monday, where she had been for treat
ment the past seven weeks. She, is
greatly improved in health
Mr.. and Mrs. d. X. Merrill opened
their beautiful home last Wednesday
to the Helping Hand Society to hold
their banquet. A splendid repast was
served. After dinner short program
was rendered after which all returned
to their respective homes feeling that
The day was well spent.
Alma record., 1914-02-12
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Alma record., 1914-02-12
MACCABEES INITIATE.

The regular meeting of the Lady Mac
cabees was held at the home of Mrs T..
A. Houck Thursday afternoon
About l8 members were present to
carry on the work and initiation.
Mrs. Charley Num- and Mrs. Yelling
ton Bradley were the new members TAX
Ell in. After the initiation the regular
business was carried on and after the
meeting dainty refreshments were serv-
ed. The next meeting will be two weeks
from last Thursday at the home of Mrs.
Jack Moblo.
Mrs. V. p. Cash of Alma spent We'd
nesday and Thursday at the home of
Mrs. A. ]. Williams
Mrs. +. NJ Highheld returned home
from her ten-day visit at Grand Rapids
Monday evening.
Mrs. Dora Allen of Lansing spent a
few days with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
]. w. Matthewes last week.
Alma record., 1914-02-12

had very pleasant afternoon. The next
meeting will be with Mrs. Dennis Welch,
Feb. l9th-an all-day session.
Will Shong visited his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Michael Shong of Alma Fri
day. He was accompanied home by his
son, George, of the Alma High school.
Last Thursday afternoon as Mrs. VIII
CARL was driving north from the Cen
ter the horse became frightened in front
of Dan Whites and turned around so
quickly the cutter was upset and Mrs.
CARL thrown out Fortunately no damage
was done.
Alma record., 1914-02-12
A PLEASANT SURPRISE.

A very pleasant surprise party was
given by Mr.. and Mrs. Dormire on their
son, Ford, Saturday evening. Several
of his friends had assembled in his home
about 8 80 when he came home TO meet
his surprise. Dancing and progressive
pedro were the amusements of the even
ing. Dainty refreshments were served.
Alma record., 1914-02-12
A BARGAIN COUNTER

Shoes for Fifty Cents on the Dollar.
This includes Mems, Women's and Chill
dren's Shoes. All go at Fifty Cents on
the Dollar-at the Great One-Half OFF
Shoe Sale.
]. l.. MILLER & SON.
Alma record., 1914-02-12
Alma Train Schedule

Important changes have recently
been made in the Ann Arbor railroad
train service. The schedule as now
run is as follows:
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1914-07-05
WIRELESS TELEPHONY
FRENCH EXPERIMENT
Conversation Between Parties in Paris
Heard in London

PARIS, July 4-Commander Colin,
the inventor of a system of wireless
telephony, who lately conducted sue
cessful experiments with special APP
paratus, has received a letter from
Mr.. Blaye of Lyndhurst, Louth, Lin
cOlnshire, who states that last Fri
day he distinctly heard CONVERSE
tions exchanged by wireless between
Paris and Mattray. near Tours. Mr..
Blaye used a special receiver.
The chief engineer of the company
with which Commander Colin is con-
nected states that this was the first
time that wireless telephone con-
VerSatiOnS had been overheard at
such a long distance lover 300 miles,
We began" he said, by making
short distance experiments, and it
was then that we We're informed by
man 120 miles away that he had
distinctly heard our conversation"
In and around Paris, says the en-
gineer are large number of per-
sons with receivers. the installation
of which costs but a small sum-
These persons can hear the wireless
conversations and often ask to be
informed when operations will take
place.