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The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-09-12
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MAY Be
FORCED TO END WAR
Railroads Unable to Transport
the Immense Number Of
Wounded Soldiers.

Vienna, via Rome, Sept. There
Is increasingly bitter feeling here
against Germany and an almost uni
versal demand In popular circles that
the government sue for peace.
The acknowledgment that the Aus
trian armies were compelled to meet
the Russian assault alone and unsup-
ported while Germany invaded
France, with the result that the Aus
TRAN army was crushed by over
whelming numbers. has resulted in a
storm of bitter criticism of the gov
eminent.
The known losses are enormous
and 1t is believed that they have been
far greater than the government will
admit. So strong and bitter is the
feeling that 1t Is not believed the gov
eminent can hold out long against 1t.
Riotinp Not improbable.
Unless Austria sues for peace in
the near future it will be hard for
the government to prevent stormy
scenes not alone in Vienna, but in
every big city In Austria-Iungary.
The admission is made that the rail
| roads are unable to transport the
| wounded. The Austrian Red Cross is
sued a demand that all automobiles
within the country be turned over to
1t to transport the wounded to places
where they can be properly cared for.
Every hospital in Vienna is filled
with desperately injured soldiers. AL
public halls have been requisitione6
and are all filled. Public houses are
now being utilized and still the long
trains of men torn by shot and shrap
mel continue to arrive here.
Austrian troops fought with the
greatest bravery. But they we're al
ways outnumbered.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-09-12
SERvIANS CAPTURE SEMLIK
Bloody Battle Precedes Fall of Aus
TRAN City.

Nish, Sept. 1.-THE Servian army
which has been forcing back the Aus
TRAN invaders occupied the Austrian
city of Semlin. The bloodiest battle
of the campaign preceded the vic
tory.
Servian advices say the enemy lost
an enormous number of men
Semlin is a few miles north of Bel
grade, across the Save river. 1t is a
city of considerable importance from
a strategical point of view.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-09-12

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Austrian Steamer Sunk.

Petrograd, via Paris, Sept. 12.-An
Austrian steamer has been sunk by a
Russian battery located on the banks
OF the Vistula.
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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-04-16
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.

Last Monday evening at 7 80 o'clock
the Presbytery of Saginaw convened in
the church and was opened with splen-
did sermon by Rev. r. S. Anderson,
pastor of the First Presbyterian church
of Bay City. The sermon was followed
by the administration Of The Lords
Supper, which was greatly enjoyed by
all. Rev. William Sidebotham of Mum
ger was unanimously chosen moderator
Of the Prcsbytery. The two happiest
occasions of the meeting were, perhaps,
the devotional exercises Tuesday morn
ing which were held in connection with
the regular college chapel and the splen-
did dinner which was served by the
ladies OF the church in the church din
ing room. The commissioners of Pres
bytery were entertained in the homes
of the Presbyterian families and all went
home expressing themselves as very
highly pleased with the hospitality which
had been extended them.
AT the hour of morning worship next
Sunday the Sacrament of the Lords
Supper will be administered and new
members will be received into the church.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-04-16
ST. JOHNS PARISH.

The annual meeting of ST. Johns par
ish was held Monday evening, the rec
tor presiding. The condition of the par
ish was regarded as very satisfactory.
The good feeling prevailing among all
the parishioners was seen III the slow
but steady growth of the church's work.
The rector is just completing his fourth
year Of labor. The trcasurer's report
showed all debts paid and a balance.
Two new vestrymen, Mr. Bert Hicks,
and Mr.. Lawrence Montigel, were elect
ed. Mr.. j. NJ Montigel and Mr.. +. w.
Hooper were elected as vestrymen to
succeed themselves.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-04-16
FOUR ALMA MEN
AT CHARLEVOIX.

Harry Craig, an Alma college gradu-
ate, who was recently promoted from
principal of the CharlevoiX high school
to superintendent of the schools of that
city was in Alma two weeks ago and
closed contracts with Walter Vogt, bet
ter known as Stub" and Archie May
bee to assist him on the teaching force
of the Charlevoix schools for the COM
ing year. Mr.. Vogt will teach the SCI
ences and Mr.. Maybee mathematics.
Both of these men will graduate from
the college in June and with William
Ewing, who is at present teaching his
tory there and next year takes the
position of principal, will make Alma
college we'll represented in the northern
Michigan city.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-04-16
change OWNERSHIP
]. A. BARLEY Buys Delavan-
Property OnISuperiorSt.
OCCUPIED BY P. 7. 8ANGHART
Also Purchases the Banghart Market
Takes Immediate Possession

j. A. BARLEY, who came to Alma some
time since from Lafayette township and
purchased the Mrs Wolfe property on
Grant Avenue, has purchased the 26-foot
frontage ~on East Superior Street, Of
the Misses Delavan, now occupied by
Z. T. Banghart as a meat market. Mr..
BARLEY also purchased the meat busi-
ness and fixtures OF Mr.. Banghart and
will conduct the business on cash ba-
Sis Mr.. Bartley's plans call for a two
story modern building to be erected on
the land purchased, the building to be
erected during the present summer
months. Mr.. BARLEY has retained the
services of Mr.. Banghart who will be
pleased to meet all his old customers
and as many others as desire the best
the market affords at cash prices. Mr..
Bartley's advertisement appears in this
issue OF the Record.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-04-16
MISS MUNGER HURT.

Sunday afternoon Miss Julia Munger,
Miss Lois Fraker and her group of
Camp Fire Girls visited the sugar bush
at Vim. Knudson's farm. The girls
rode part of the way. on their return
and in jumping from tie wagon to walk
in from near the Parr farm Miss Mum
ger fell in such manner that the lga-
ments of the left knee we're torn loose.
A passing automobile took her TO the
home of Miss Jennie Smith, where she
lives, and physician was called Her
mother, Mrs. Munger of Hart, arrived
Sunday evening and is caring for her
Mr.. Vogt of the college is supplying
Miss Munger's place in the school while
she is incapacitated.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-04-16
GRAI|OT CO. ATHLETIC
Association To Be Held In Alma
At Time of Eighth Grade
Commencement

The annual business meeting of the
Gratiot County Athletic Association was
held in St. Louis, Saturday morning,
April IL. Delegates were present from
Alma, Ithaca, Breckenridge and ST.
Louis. The most important change that
was made was the falling back to the
old custom of having the county field
meet in Alma on commencement day
of the rural eighth graders, which day
comes on Friday instead OF Saturday.
making that Friday a gala day all over
the county, school holiday and a rous-
ing celebration as in tunes past. The
meet has been tame for the past two
years and this year is going to be a re-
vival OF the old spirit and rivalry. The
entire county will be represented and
excellent medals, ribbons and banners
will be awarded the winners. Officers
were elected and the secretaryship came
to Alma in the person OF Floyd Max
well. Alma is the logical place to have
the meet and such was the expression
OF the entire fifteen delegates The rail-
road facilities i'm Alma and the gener-
osity of the College in allowing the fel-
lows the use OF Davis field are the strong
points in favor OF Alma. The girls will
have an active part in the meet this
year as tennis tournament will be a
part Of the day and medals and banners
will be given to the lady athletes Miss
Grace Farnsworth OF St. Louis holds
the honor OF being tn lady interschol-
astic champion in tennis for Gratot
county. The preparations for the meet
will begin at once.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-04-16
EZRA SMITH RESIGNS
Deputy Postmastership. to Enter
Services of Alma Motor
Truck Company

Ezra Smith, who July lst. 1909 as
sumed the duties of deputy postmaster,
has rendered his resignation to post
master, V. p. Cash and will, as soon as
the new postmaster becomes familiar
with his work. enter the employ of the
Alma Motor Truck Co.
The Motor Truck Co. arc fortunate
in securing the services of Mr.. Smith
who is recognized as salesman of
exceptional ability. Mr. Smith was for
seventeen years with the International
Harvester Co. and when they heard that
Mr. Smith was to leave the government
employ immediately notified him that a
lucrative position was open and his SER
vices wanted by his old employers. Ezra
preferred remaining in Alma. a fact
which will please his many friends.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-04-16
REPUBLICAN, POSTMASTER GIVES
WAY TO DEMOCRATIC SUCCESSOR
Similar Event Has Not Occurred In Alma For Sixteen Years
-V.P. Cash Took Possession Monday. April 13

Last Monday c. L. Brown, who for
more than 10 years has served the citi-
zens OF Alma as postmaster, turned the
keys of the office over TO V. 2. Cash,
who by virtue of his appointment by
President Woodrow Wilson and the la
ter confirmation by the United States
Senate, becomes Mr.. Browns successor.
Mr.. Brown received his first appoint
ment from William Mckinley January
O. 1893 February 7, 1902, Theodore
Roosevelt, then president, re-appointed
him for another four years; February
p, 1900 President Roosevelt continued
Mr.. Browns tenure OF Office four years
more. Following the example of his
predecessor William II. Taft, on March
10, 1910, gave Mr.. Brown the commits
sion that expired last month. During
the four administrations or from Janu-
airy o, 1908 to April Is, 1914, Mr..
Brown served as postmaster 10 years,
three months and seven days.
During Mr.. Browns administration
the office has grown from that found in
the ordinary village to one of the best
second class offices in Michigan. The
retiring postmaster has witnessed the
Inauguration of rural free delivery. the
installation of the city delivery system
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-04-16
KITCHEN BATE MAN
Miss Lena Kitchen and John
Bateman
MARRIED IN BEDFORD, PENN
Last Week Tuesday Evening To
Live Near Alma

Friday, April 3, John r. Bateman,
south OF Alma went to Ashley on a
business trip. He did not return how
ever until the following Thursday and
then was accompanied by a lady whom
he introduced as Mrs. Bateman.
After transacting his business in Ash
ley, Mr.. Bateman went to Bedford. Pa,
where, last week Thursday evening he
was married to Miss Lena Kitchen.
The ceremony was performed by Rev.
G. w. Faus, pastor of the Methodist
church and brother-in-law of the bride
in the presence of twenty guests Miss
Florence Faus, niece of the bride acted
as flower girl and Lohengrin's Wedding
March was played by Miss Shuck, the
church organist. The parsonage was
prettily deco ed with palms, ferns,
pink and white carnations.
Wednesday morning following the
ceremony, the couple left for this city
and are now located at the Heartsease
farm, four and one-half miles south and
west OF Alma. Mr. and Mrs Bateman
were both formerly OF ROCKFORD, Colo.
though for the past several months
Mrs. Batcman has been visiting her sis
ter in Pennsylvania and will be well
coined TO Alma and vicinity.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-04-16
LADIES Of k.0.I.A. N.
Meet In Annual Meeting At Ithaca
April Fourteenth

The County Convention No. ) OF the
held at Ithaca, April II. There was an
attendance of over seventy. The follow
ing ladies were elected as delegates to the
Great Hive Review to be held ih Bay
City in June: Emma ]. Alexander OF
St. Louis, Maggie Goodyear of Pleasant
Valley, Olive Lathrop of Elwell, with
Carrie Williams. Riverdale, Rozella Boz
rec, Ithaca. and Alice Medler of Alma as
alternates. The election of County Off
GERS were as follws:
County Communicable A. Glow,
Alma.
County Past Maggie
Townsend, Sumner.
County Lieutenant Commander-Kate
Sullivan. Forest Hill.
County Record Keeper-Mary J. Par
ling, North Star.
County Finance Keeper-Rozella Bo-
rec. Ithaca.
County Chaplain-Carrie Williams,
Riverdale.
County Mistress-at-Arms- - Matte
Moody, Forest Hill.
County Sergeant-Emma J. Alexan-
der, ST. Louis.
County Sentinel-Emma J. Duncan,
Ashley.
County Picket-Gessie Beemer, Ban
mister.
The next County Convention will be
held at St. Louis Francis Hive 222,
Sumner gave a fancy drill, which was
splendidly given.
Reading Esther Mead. ST. Louis.
Encore-Esther Mead, St. Louis.
Recitation-Jim alias" Burgie, Ithaca.
Recitation Mary Glow, Alma.
The ladies all voted Ithaca Hive royal
entertainers and altogether this was one
of the best conventions held in the
county
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-04-16
MARRIED SATURDAY
By Rev. Mason at Home of
the Bride
THEY WILL LIVE IN LANSING
Bessie Leo Holmes Is Now Mrs.
Ernest Charles Fowler

The home OF John Willard Holmes
on Pine ST. was the scene of pretty
informal wedding last Saturday, when
his daughter, Bessie Leo was united i'll
marriage to Mr.. Earnest Charles Fow-
Ter of Hanover, Mich.
The ceremony was performed by Rev,
Vim. II. Mason at twelve o'clock, noon,
in the presence of only the immediate
relatives. The bride was charming in a
simple gown of white and carried brides
roses. She was accompanied by Mrs.
A. Raymond Cleland of St. Johns. Mr..
Cleland acted as groomsman. White
roses and ferns were used in the house
as decorations.
Immediately following the ceremony
a wedding dinner was served and the
couple left on the afternoon train for
Detroit and other points, later going to
Lansing where they. will make their
home.
Mrs. Fowler has lived in Alma most
of the time since childhood and has al
ways been recognized as young lady
of exceptional character and was unusu-
ally popular
Mr.. Fowler is employed by the Red
Wing Flour Co. as travelling salesman.
Their hosts of friends extend con-
gratulations and best wishes to them.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-04-16
ALAA -O[|VET DEBATE
Alma Won Affirmative and Lost
Negative

Alma wins affirmative and loses mega
tive in triangular debate Friday evening.
The team composed OF A. French T..
Gates and NJ. Hogan upheld the affirm
atice against W. w. Berry, Scarth In
glis and II. b. Thompson of Olivet, de-
batting the. question that THE United
States Should Own and Operate its
Railroads" The team battling for the
negative was NJ. Cole, c. c. Hyde and
c. Creaser, who lost to Hope at Hope
College OIivet won over Hope at Oil
vet. Thus each team won the affirma-
tive at home. The debate in Alma was
full of enthusiasm and interest, the Oil
vet team declared that Alma was the
best loser or winner that they ever met
on the debating platform. Each man
was allowed twelve minutes and FIVE
minutes in rebuttal. The rebuttals were
full of strong and convincing proofs
and each team is worthy of consider
able praise in recognition OF their eff
forts in preparation and their poise on
the platform. Considering the fact that
Alma has no inter-society debates, the
showing was remarkable against such
men as Olivet put forward in any com
petitive contest.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-04-16
TO PATRONS OF RIV-
ERSIDE CEMETERY,

This communication by your Board is
addressed 10 admirers and patrons of
our beautiful cemetery. We take pride
in directing your attention TO the fact
that the citizens OF Alma and vicinity
have one of the most beautiful ceme-
teries in the state. While we are none
OF us anxious to make it our perma-
nent home. we do like to make il beau
tiful and to keep it clean and tidy. At
this season of the year.-clean up time
with Memorial Day only short time
off, we wish to call your attention to the
finances OF the institution. In order TO
keep the cemetery beautiful, not only
must the drives and gardens be kept
up, but each individual lot,-the private
property of ndividuals,-must be at
tended to-and the private grounds are
kept up by assessment OF Sl00 for each
lot. This is only small sum. but if
all pay this assessment, all the lots will
be kept we'll watered and moved and
he whole cemetery will present fine ap-
pearance.
The growth Of the grounds makes il
necessary to employ three men nearly
the whole season. This takes money
We know you want this work done as
the visit Of hundreds Of you each week
testify. If so. we must have your assess
ment promptly. The assessment is due
Continued on page s.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-04-16

and the parcel post. The office has been
entirely equipped with new furniture in
keeping with the growth of the busi-
ness and the office force increased suf-
ficiently to give the patrons prompt SER
vice
Mr.. Brown will devote his time and
energies to the Gratiot County Gas CO.,
of which organization he is the presi-
dent.
Mr.. V. p. Cash. who assumed charge
of the Office last Monday. is a man with
smile and a CHEEKY word for every
on,, a man OF good executive ability
who has had years OF experience in
work that should fit him admirably for
the duties OF the important work con-
nected with Uncle Sans Alma represen-
tative. Mr. Cash's commission signed
by Woodrow Wilson now hangs on the
walls of the postmaster's private Office.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-04-16
COLLEGE GLEE CLUB
At Alma Realty Opera House
Tomorrow Evening
BIG CROWD At TRAVERSE CITY
Cadillac Enthusiastic Over Enter
tainment Given There

Tomorrow, Friday evening, April II,
our citizens will have the opportunity
of hearing the 1914 College Glee Club.
The boys have just returned from a tour
of northern Michigan cities where they
were greeted with large and enthusiastic
audiences. Over 1000 persons crowded
the opera house at Traverse City TO en-
JOY the program. In speaking of this
entertainment in Cadillac the News and
Express of that city said:
There are women who aren't cur
ious," sang the Alma College Glee club
tunefully, but they're dead"
aside from this unkind slam at fem
ininity which was greeted by laughs by
all the men in the audience, the con-
cert given at the Presbyteri II church
last evening was great success. The
balcony of the large church auditorium
was almost filled, while the main floor
contained a goodly number OF Cadillac
people. The college yells, songs, read
ings and musical selections offered by
the club were, without single excep-
tion greatly enjoyed. There are a
number of fine voices in the club and
they showed to excellent advantage in
the variety OF selections given.
Mr. Fannell, whose magnificent
voice has already won recognition sang
."Pll Sing Thee Songs of Araby, The
Last Greeting" and Far From the
Summer Blossoms" was enthusiastic
ally applauded. Mr.. Veatch sang the
Prologue" (Pagliacci) and Ship
Mates o. Mine" so beautifully that it
was necessary to respond to an encore.
Mr. Radey OF this city appeared in
part one on the program and sang
the "Toredor's Love Song" wonder
fully we'll and was encored.
But of course the feature work OF
the evening was done by the 10 col
lege youths who were all done up in
billed shirts" They reminded the
free born citizen of so many brave
knights imprisoned in 10 strong cas-
ties, all waiting for someone to come
along and rescue them.
Don't think for moment that the
COllCSC ran Tan boys dIuOul Was
dampened by their nifty dress. From
the opening college yell, brilliantly
executed by President Paul Austin and
his Is assistants to the amusing act
of Grand Opera" which closed the
program, the Alma young men just
bubbled over with enthusiasm, which
perhaps more properly could be called
the Alma spirit" Every member was
brimful of this feeling and the clev-
er manner in which the whole affair
was staged well indicates the effort
and work which the director and men
have put into the preliminary train
ins.
Part one consisted of several en-
semble numbers by the club with the
three songs, referred to elsewhere,
by Mr.. Fannell. The opening chorus
l"Carmena" seemed to be just the num-
Der to start the proceedings with
Then came the amusing number
with Catlike Tread" (Pirates of Pen
zance), in which the college boys were
at their best.
Continued on page 8.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-04-16
REPUBLIC TRUCK is
VICTOR IN CONTEST.

Word has just been received by the
Alma Motor Truck Company OF nov
cl buying contest held in Pittsburg, Pa.
in which the Republic Truck, manufac-
tured by the Alma Motor Truck Co. won
the award.
This contest. originated by a number
OF Pittsburg business men, was based on
the points of merit" system and con-
sidcred motor trucks of $1,000 sale
price.
One hundred points credit was given
to each OF these groups; motor drive,
frame and general assembly and utility
In the motor group the motor, car
buretor. ignition and radiator were con-
sidered. In the drive group the clutch,
transmission and method of drive. In
the frame group, the wheels, frame.
springs, steering gear, tires and rims.