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Alma record., 1914-03-12
Beaver Creek News

Little Levi Sibley is on the sick list.
Sydney Gould is suffering from a
broken leg.
Ozro Gould was a business caller at
Stanton Tuesday.
Laurel Welch and Tomme Lucas at
tended the Schiff sale Tuesday.
Morley CARL is going to work for
Denny Lucas the coming summer.
+. \. Greenman is able to be out again
after severe attack of la grippe.
Mrs Sarah French is able to be out
again after an attack of Ia grippe.
Miss Bernice Dagerman is employed
at the home of Mrs. Sydney Gould.
Flossie Lucas was an over Tuesday
guest OF her parents at Eastbrook
farm.
Mrs. w. a. Dunn is very i'll with
pneumonia at the home of her brother,
Mr. Orville Welch.
Miss I.eafa Fuller and Mr. Lloyd Lip
pert were over Sunday guests of Mr..
and Mrs. Dennis Welch.
Lemon Welch from south of Alma
was called here by the illness of his
sister, Mrs. W. A. Dunn.
Mr. and Mrs. Jim eager of New Hav-
Ell spent Wednesday and Thursday of
last week with their daughter, Mrs.
Fred Sibley.
Mason Welch and daughter Goldie
from Mt. Pleasant were called to the
home of his brother, Orville Welch to
see his sister, Mrs. W. A. Dunn last
Thursday.
Word was received here by Mrs.
Laura Sibley that her daughter, Mrs.
Eva Welch is seriously i'll with pneu-
monia and neuritis at her. home at New
Haven Center.
Alma record., 1914-03-12
ARCADIA FARMERS CLUB.

The February Club met with Mr.. and
Mrs. Lew Muhn. There were about 90
present A bouutiful dinner was served
al y 80, which was enjoyed by all. a
number of new members were added to
our list The March meeting will be
held at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Charlie Crist, one mile west of Alma,
OH the Sullivan farm. March 10Th. All
ladies wishing to order a folding table
will have an opportunity to do SO as
Harry Walston will take orders at this
reeting.
The president, c. +. Hainline, will call
to order at | o'clock sharp.
Program as follows:
Song-Club.
Prayer-Rev. Priest.
Song-Club.
Roll call, responded to by "A Wish"
Reading Fred Bradford.
Recitation-Lester Walstor.
Music-Geo. Fink and l.. Irish.
A Talk on Poultry Raising-L. d.
Seigler
Recitation-Miss Weese.
Music-Mrs. r. II. Holliwell.
A ten-minute talk, Where are the
Dead ?"-Rev. Priest.
Song-Mr. and Mrs. A. Miller
Reading-Mrs. William Adams.
Reading-Mrs. l.. Muhn
Recitaton-MrS. Frank Glow.
MRS. GEO. IRISH,
MRS. HARRY WALSTOW,
MRS. GROVE PECK,
MRS. ALVINA MILLER.
Committee.
Alma record., 1914-03-12
Vestaburg News

VIM Eavy returned from Clare Sat
urday evening.
Chas. Rhoades returned from Coloma
Monday evening.
Namon Green was i'll Edmore between
trains Monday evening.
Mrs. VanHorn Dusett returned from
,,reenville Saturday morning.
Mrs. Fred Cornell and daughter Lo-
reen were at Elwell Saturday
The c. w. B. NJ. met at the home of
Mrs. Frank McDole Friday evening.
Mrs. Jane Waldron is very sick at the
home of her niece, Mrs. VIM. Wartz.
Cora Snyder returned from Edmore
Alma record., 1914-03-12

two day old daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Achenbault, passed away Saturday
morning at their home in Grand Rapids.
Death was caused by indigestion. The
father brought the body here Monday
morning and took it to the home of his
uncle, Mr.. ]. +. Thurlby, from which
place services were held at p. m. Bur-
ial took place in the Vestaburg ceme-
terry. Mrs. Archenbault was formerly
Miss Edna Sanburn of this place and
she was not able to attend the funeral Of
her daughter on account OF very poor
health. Mr. Archenbault returned to his
home Monday evening.
Alma record., 1914-03-12
Appointment of Administrators.

State of Michigan-The Probate Court for the
County of Gratiot.
At a session of said Court, held at the Probate
Office in the village of Ithaca in said county, on
the 4th day of March A. d. 1914.
Present: J. Lee Potts, Judge.
IN the matter of the estate Of Henry l.. Por-
er, deceased.
Ellen T.. Howell having FLED i'll said court her
petition praying that the administration of said
estate be granted to John 7. Swigart some
other suitable person.
1t is ordered that the 3rd day of April A. D.,
I9l4 at ten O'Clock in the forenoon, at said pro-
bate Office, be and is hereby appointed for hear
ing said petition;
1t is further ordered that public notice there
of be given by publication of this order for three
successive weeks previous to said day of hear
ing in the Alma Record a newspaper printed
and circulated in said county.
J. LEE POTTS
A true copy. Judge of Probate
Belle Tenne Clerk of Probate
lst Insertion Mar. }.
Alma record., 1914-03-12

to St. Louis Saturday.
Miss Susie Erskin spent Sunday with
Miss Elizabeth Hauck.
Litchheld Cooper and family spent
Saturday with VIM Fiske's.
Miss Bessie Fiske and Miss Ethelyr
Custer spent Sunday with John Annals
Miss Clela Erskin has recovered from
her illness and is now able to attend
school.
Mrs. Fred Howe came home Wednes-
day for few days visit with her mother
Mrs. Warren Vanleuvan.
The Reverends Snyder and Lepley re-
turned home Wednesday after holding
three weeks meetings at the Angling
church.
Alma record., 1914-03-12
Seville Center News

c, c. Wonders was an Elwell caller
Wednesday.
II. NJ. Miller was a Riverdale caller
Wednesday.
Henry White entertained Ben Wilt
shire Sunday.
A. l.. Miller and l.. Pratt attended the
fire sale at Alma Friday.
Grandma Demoray spent Wednesday
with Miss Anna Mallory.
J. +. Morgan and Clyde Whitford
were Alma callers Thursday.
Mrs. +. +. French, Sr., and Mrs. A.
+. Miller are on the sick list.
Gene Crum and Art CARL called on
Dennis Welch Friday evening.
A. +. and Edward Miller were busi-
ness callers in Elwell Thursday.
Ruth Shong was the guest of Mrs.
B. r. Hundey Thursday evening.
Mrs. w. Dunn is quite low at the
home of her brother Orville Welch.
Alice the little daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs Chas. Humphrey is quite sick
Mrs. John Small of Oscoda county
is visiting relatives and friends here.
Will Shong called on his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Michael Shong of Alma Fri
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dennis Welch enter
tained their uncle, Lean Welch last
week.
Miss Weltha Mikesell spent Satur-
day and Sunday with her parents in Mt.
Pleasant.
Mr.. and Mrs. Algie Page are quite
sick. DR.. Samain of Elwell is in at
tendance.
Bernice and Ward Small of St. Louis
were guests of George and Ruth Shong
Saturday.
Miss Hazel Grant has just returned
from a two weeks visit with friends in
Ludington
Miss Anna Mallory entertained Mrs.
Will Vanderbeck of near Forest Hill
Wednesday.
Mrs. Bertha Erskine and son, CLAYTON
visited relatives at Vestaburg Saturday
and Sunday.
Mrs. Albert Campbell of Isabella
county was the guest of Mrs. c. C.
Wonders Wednesday.
Mrs. Orville Welch was called to
Middleton Saturday by the serious i'll
ness of her sister, Mrs. w. Welch.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. B. Fisher and B. r.
Hundey were called to Homer Thursday
by the death of brother-in-alw.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. c. Wonders enter
tanned their daughter, Mrs Jesse Won
ders of Morley Saturday and Sunday.
Mr.. Mellinger of North Star is stay
ing with his daughter. Mrs B. r. Hun
dey, during Mr.. Hundeys absence at
Homer.
Miss Zelma Miller, Harry Covell and
George Shong of the Alma High School,
spent Saturday and Sunday at their
homes.
Miss Ethel Miller of Mclaughlin
Business University at Grand Rapids,
is spending the week with her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. A. +. Miller.
A goodly number attended the sur
prise party at Will Shong's Saturday
evening and everybody had fine time
Miss Bernice Small and Dennis Welch
won first favors and Mrs. H. NJ. Miller
and Leonard Humphrey the consola-
tions. After refreshments the company
were favored with some fine selections
of music.
Alma record., 1914-03-12

ministration be granted to p. W. Creaser or to
some other suitable person.
1t is ordered that the 9th day of March, next
at ten O'Clock in the forenoon. at said probate
office, be and is hereby appointed for hearing
said petition;
And that notice thereof be given by publica,
tion of this order, for three successive weeks
prev;ons 10 said day of hearing, in the Alma
Record, newspaper printed and circulated in
said county.
J. LEE POTTS Judge of Probate
true copy
Ellie JENNIE, Clerk of Probate
(BFirst insertion Feb. l9)
Alma record., 1914-03-12

The Pines Poultry Farm, managed by
c. p. Hanna is rushed by orders for eggs
for incubator purposes. Poultry men
have come from Edmore, Stanton and
several neighboring places during the
last week to secure eggs, as many as
two hundred and twenty-five being de-
livered in one day. The chickens are
thoroughbred Barred Rocks and the
flock contained more than six hundred.
Alma record., 1914-03-12
L~ocey District News

Will Harry has sick COW.
Mr.. Bryan Howay rides in a new bug
gy.
Cash Erskin returned from St. Louis
Sunday.
Miss Pearl Vanleuvan returned to
Saginaw Monday.
Meetings at the Angling church have
ceased for this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sherman Hauck went
Alma record., 1914-03-12
TRY HIM AND SEE.

The Weekly Almanian says After
crumbs from the last course had been
brushed away. Paul Austin, the toast
master, lifted the banqueters from the
realm of the physical to that of the
mental" This man Austin must be well
muscled-Olivet College Echo.
Alma record., 1914-03-12
Euterpe Girls Entertained.

The members of the Alpha Theta,
Philomatheon and Froebel societies were
guests of the Euterpe society last Satur-
Gay evening at a dance given in the
college gymnasium. The gym" was
prettily decorated with college penants,
punch was served between the dances
and ice and waters at the close.
Alma record., 1914-03-12
OBITUA ARIES

Mrs. Verne Baldwin, sister of Mrs.
Frank Ruddick, died at her home in
Carson City, February 27, after an i'll
ness of pneumonia which caused hem
orrhages OF the lungs. Mrs Baldwin
was formerly Miss Lena Russell and
was born July Il, 1885 in the village
where she died. She was married in
1905 to Verne Baldwin, who, with their
three little children are left. The funer-
II was held at the Congregational
church, conducted by Rev Wade Frost,
and burial was made i'll the Carson City
cemetery. Mrs Ruddick returned to
Nina the first of the week and has one
Of the children, little Bernce Baldwin
Nth her.
Alma record., 1914-03-12
Legal Notices.
ORDER FOR qualifications.

ORDER FOR PUBLICATIONS.
state of Michigan, The Probate Court for the
County of Gratiot
At a session OF said court. held at the Probate
once IN the village OF Ithaca in said county, Oh
the llth day of February. 1914.
Present, J. Lee Potts Judge.
In the matter of the estate of John Ross,
deceased
P: w. creaser having filed in said court his
petition praying that a certain instrument in
writing purporting to be the last will and tes-
lament OF said deceased, now file in said
court be admitted to probate, and that the ad-
Alma record., 1914-03-12
CUSTOMERS ATTENTION

We wish to notify Our customers that
we have discontinued the Lime, Cement
and Plaster business. We have sold
our stock to the Home Lumber & Fuel
Co., and in the future all orders will be
promptly filled by them.
]. f. PAGE Hdw.
Alma record., 1914-03-12
SUBSCRIBERS ATTENTION

Those who subscribed to the Soldiers
Monument fund can pay same now either
to J. NJ. Montigel, chairman of the Citi-
zens' committee. or to c. o. Ward, at
the First State Bank.
Alma record., 1914-03-12

Marvin Follick was born i'll Butler,
Wavne county, New York, March lS,
lS46 and died Monday, March 2, 1914,
at his home one half mile north of FL
we'll in Seville township, Gratiot county,
Michigan.
At the age of nine years he came with
his parents to Eaton county, Michigan.
In 1871 he was married to Miss Fanny
Norton of Grand Ledge and they settled
on the farm on section 50, where they
have since resided. One son, Burdette,
was born to them and died nine years
ago.
The fathers grief for his son under
mined his own health and made him a
prey to Bright's disease, which, after a
lingering illness claimed his life. The
funeral was held at the NJ. L. church OF
Elwell Wednesday.
The deceased leaves a widow, one
brother, Edgar Follick of Elm Hall, and
three sisters: Mrs Chas Taylor OF Sc
Vile township, Mrs. Cole Latimer and
Miss Jane Follick of Alma. \ younger
brother, Melvin, died about year ago.
We hereby express our sincere thanks
TO the friends and neighbors who so
kindly rendered their help and sympathy
during the illness and burial of husband
and brother.
MRS. FANNY FOLLICK.
MRS. CHARLES TAYLOR.
MRS. COLE LATIMER.
MISS JANE FOLLICK.
EDGAR FOLLICK.
Alma record., 1914-03-12

Mrs. M. Crosit spent Tuesday in St
Louis.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-22
Dubious Prospects.
lPunch.l

Lady customer (pleasantly)-I hear you are getting married today, Mir. Ribbs. Let me congratulate you.
 MT. Ribbs (the local butcher)-well I dunn so much about congratulations, mum. It do be costing me a pretty penny, I can tell you, Mrs. Ribbs as is to be, what with her trousseau, you know, an the furnishing, an the li- cense, an the parsons fees, an then I've to give 'er an 'er sister a piece of jewellery each, and wot with one thing an another she's 'eavy woman, as you know, mum, 13 stun years odd, an I reckon she'll cost me best part O. two shillings II pence a pound be- fore I get her 'ome.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-22
After Belgium What?
(Herman Ridder, Editor of the New
 York Staats-Zeitung.)

(Herman Ridder, Editor of the New
 York Staats-Zeitung.)
 The opinion of the Staats-Zeitung general staff Is divided as to the poli- cy of Germany after the occupation of Belgium has become an accomplished fact. Some hold that the advance on Paris will proceed with all possible dispatch, while others, and l include myself among the number, believe that Germany will content herself by holding the line on both borders of France. To take Paris, in my estima- ton Is to attempt the impossible. 1t is too well fortified. It cannot be sur rounded except by 8 million men, and Germany cannot afford such an army to undertake siege operations that would last a year or longer. The lines of Chatalja were no stronger than the defenses of Paris.
 On the other hand, Germany could indefinitely hold the frontier against the assaults of the French armies. Deadlock is the only answer to the clash of the nations. They will find themselves each secure behind their own lines. The Russian advance will not stand the whitening fire of the Krupp guns. The Russian troops are not fired with the patriotic devotion that stors France and Germany. Rus sia has not placed her national life at stake and will not fight with the same courage and tenacity that has been shown by Belgium and Germany.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-22
The Passing of a Race.
(Cleveland Plain Dealer. )

The death of single bird in a public zoo is usually of but passing importance, but there will be historic interest in the death of Martha, the veteran passenger pigeon in the zoo at Cincinnati. Martha is twenty mine years of age and is claimed to be the last of her race in the United States. With her death that class of wild pigeons will become extinct.
 Within the memory of the present generation there were millions of these wild birds flying at will through the country from the gulf to the lakes. Through Ohio and Indiana there were vast f1ocks of them, their numbers being countless. Ravenous after one oI their flights, they played havoc with many crops, and hunters employed nets, firearms and other devices to slaughter or frighten them away.
 As their numbers became reduced they were hunted with great zeal and supplied material for most appetizing pot pies. They travelled in great flocks, were able to cover great dis tances in a flight and because of mi grstory habits were given their name. In size and color they were much like the domestic pigeon seen in most will lages and cities. On the wing they could distance the domestic pigeon.
 Because of their numbers, their slaughter was ruthless and they rapidly decreased in numbers. Grad tally the f1ocks became fewer and of less numbers, and finally they ceased to travel. When they became scarce few were secured for the zoo at Cincinnati. Gradually they have died, and the veteran bird, now weakened and near death, is claimed to be the only survivor known of the millions seen only a few years ago.
 In the country where the numbers were the greatest the final extinction of the race will be seen. The rare event of the extinction of a race will take place at the Cincinnati zoo.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-22
But Custom Is Tyrant. Mir. Helme
(Detroit Free Press.)

(Detroit Free Press.)
 When James w. Helme tucked his napkin under his chin last night he said to his favorite waiter, "Jeems, let me have a portion of carbohydrates rare. some proteids and glass of water"
 That is, MT. Helme, who is state dairy and food commissioner, prob- ably did not say that, but he did if he is consistent He regards 1t as the proper order to give a waiter and has so notified the eager public in an official bulletin. If MT. Helme fol- lowed his own advice he told his waiter to bring him some potatoes and teans-potatoes for the carbohydrates and beans for the protein.
 MT. Helme admits that a porter house steak, about two inches thick, broiled carefully and resting on hot platter, in valley between two mounts of mushrooms, also contains sufficient protein for the average journeyman. For the human animal" he suggests the beans, but while MT Helme has not yet made public the menu for his dinner last night, it would be fair wager that it did not consist entirely of potatoes and beans.
 Use doth breed a habit in a man. is a proverb that may not be denied. The American human animap has become used to beefsteak and would appreciate having MT. Helme tell him how it might be obtained, at the same time bearing in mind his laudatory remarks anent the well known bean and potato.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-22
Berlin News STATES ATTORNEY ON
 AUST|N-CORDON CASE Will Consu.t Witnesses at Hartford Next Tuesday. DISAPPOINTED LOVER LEAVES TOWN
Miss Marion Anderson Believed to Have Gone to Friends in Hartford
 Big Shoot in Kensington Next
 Saturday-ChurChS Services.

Constable John Hackett of Kensing- ton received letter today from States Attorney Hugh M. Alcorn in which he was asked to notify all the Witnesses for the state In the appealed cases of Tax Collector Elmer E. Aus tn and Nathan Gordon of New Brit ain, that he desires to consult with them next Tuesday at the county building in Hartford, preparatory ta placing them on the docket for the September term of the superior court, which opens on the second Tuesday of next month.
 Accordingly, the constable is busy at present serving notices on pr. MendeI Volkenheim of New Britain, Nathan Gordon, Harry Gordon, Den his Negri, Doctors Roger M. and Matthew H. Griswold of kenslngton, Elmer E. Austin and Raymond Wat kin, all of whom testified in the fla nous cases, which were tried before Judge George Griswold in the local police court Thursday, July 30.
 It will be remem beded that Austin and Gordon, through their respective counsels, William F. Delaney and M. . D. Sake of New Britain, took appeals from Judge Griswolds decision, after he had fined each of them five dollars and costs for assault Concurring with the order of the court, the prin- cipals were paroled in the custody of their i~wyers until such time as their cases are considered by the higher court.
 While, of course, it is Impossible to tell at this time, it is very likely that the cases, simple as thev are will be thrown out of the superior court docket. The trials here at- tracted considerable attention about the state, owing to the fact that one of the accused men was an officer, in the town and former prosecuting at torney. The reason for the strong resistance against the prosecution on the part of both of the principals was that one seemed to have in view the bringing of civil action while the other was trying to prove that he had no grounds for doing so In fact this phase went so far that Attorney Delaney accused Attorney Sake of having such proceedings in mind, ill court, and the latter did not deny ii :. Gordon has been questioned repeat edly in regard to the matter, how ever, but he refuses absolutely to dis russ it.
 The trouble had it's origin Saturday, July 25, when Austin and Gordon met on the New Britain road and engaged n a fight, it being alleged that the
New Britain herald., 1914-08-22
POST CARD BALLOTS
 RESULTS ANNOUNCED
Lake CompOunce Conference Demo-
 cratic Committee Issues Statement.

New Haven, Aug. 22.-The follow. ing statement was issued today by the committee appointed by the Lakc Compounce conference of democrats on the matter of declaration of prin- ciples to be incorporated in d plas- form to be presented to the demo- cratic state convention.
 Selected Nine Issues.
 Democrats of Connecticut in con- vention assembled:
 The principles of Thomas Jefferson. expressed in political terms of the twentieth century-to these. by order of the Compounce conference, we in- vite your attention. We have select ed nine from among those issues that mostly sharply divide democrats from the tories of today Post card bal- lots, stamped and addressed for re- turn, have been sent to those regis tered democrats whose addresses we could obtain, 36,929 in all. Returns totalling up in the thousands have come back.
 Affirmative Votes Returned.
 The affirmative vote in detail was as follows:
 For putting popular governmert over corporation rule, ninety-seven per cent.
 For home rule for all communities.l ninety-six per cent.
 For nominations by petition and direct primary, ninety-five per cent.
 For prohibition of special legisla-i tion, ninety per cent
 For the initiative and referendum, ninety-four per cent.
 For the short ballot, eighty-nine per cent.
 For the abolition of contract labor in jails and prisons, eighty-six per cent.
 For the repeal of the personal tax. seventy-two per cent.
 For votes for. women, forty-seven per cent.
 The foregoing represents the de- liberate Judgment of the thoughtful, intelligent and influential members of our party, without regard to either faction or locality.
 Signed By Committee.
 Respectfully submitted as such, we, trust it may assist you to promote the cause of genuine democracy in our state. George M. Wallace, New Ha- ven; Willard C. Fisher, Middletown; Charles F. Thayer, Norwich; Timothy Barnes Plainfield Thomas J. Spell lacy, Hartford; Lynn w. Wilson, Bridgeport; J. F. Links, Marlborough: George w. Hull, Bristol; Alfred J. Gengrass, West Hartford; James r. Connery, Middletown; Raoul w. D'Arche, Hartford.