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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-11-19
BLAISDELL H. S. CAPTAIN

Don Blaisdell, 10, was elected captain
of the 1915 Alma High Eleven. He has
played football for three years with
Alma High. His strong position was AZ
left end, although his work at the left
half job was failure in the Feuton
game. He has played every minute OF
every game this season and has never
once had time called for him. Coach
Crisp says that Blaisdell Is the best in.
terfering man on the team and a verv
strong man on defence. Good Luck
19lS eleven.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-11-19
PERE MARQUETTE WRECK IN
ALMA FRIDAY MORNING.

About two am. Friday three freight
cars on the Pere Marquette r. r. turn
ed turtle near the mill race, south of
the mill. No definite reason is known
for causing the accident, but it is
thought that something was dragging
from one of the cars and caught on a
tie.
The cars turned completely over
into the ditch. The wheels pointed up
ward. The cars were loaded with
shelled corn. The corn was scattered
over considerable ground. Mr.. Eckert
purchased the loose corn.
A wrecker was called from Saginaw,
and the wreck was all cleared away
by Saturday morning.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-11-19
SHELLHAAS HAVENS
"Bob" Havens Married
Wednesday to Miss
Iva Shellhaas
ceremony HELD IN ITHACA
The Popular Young People Will
Make Home in Alma

Miss Iva Pearl Shellhaas and Mr..
Robert Havens were married last
week Wednesday at Ithaca. Rev. R.
w. McLain performed the ceremony
at the Baptist parsonage at l0:30 a.
m. Both of the young people are OF
this city Mrs. Havens came to Gra-
tiot county about five years ago with
her parents. They moved to Michigan
from Miami county, Ohio. Mr.. She'll
haas moved his family to Alma nearly
year ago. He purchased the Smith
Bros. Grocery, which he has since sold
to F. ]. Pattee. Mrs. Havens has al
ways been a much-liked girl, very
popular and the possessor of many
friends.
"Bob" came to Alma from Elwell
where his father is successful farm
er. Mr.. Havens is an efficient res
taurant man. He was at one time con-
nected with the Arcadia cafe and now
has charge of the dining room in the
European cafe. Bob is friend of all
the fellows and is respected as bus
mess man.
Miss Beatta Henry and Nj. M Ralph
Densmore of Ithaca were the only at
tendants of the bride and groom at
the ceremony. After the ceremony
the newly-weds went to North Star
and remained until Thursday at the
home of Mrs. T. M. Lamy, sister of
the bride. From there the couple
went to Elwell and visited until Sun
day with Mr.. Havens' parents and rel
atives. Mr.. and Mrs. Havens will
make their home in Alma until spring.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-11-19
NIGHT SCHOOL

All persons desiring instruction in
manual training, commercial subjects,
German and mathematics are requested
to meet at the high school Monday eve.
ming Nov 23 at I. o'clock.
But few persons appeared for enroll
ment last Monday evening aud the
enrolment mex. Monday evening will
definitely determine whether there is a
sufficient demand for night school
work. A. +. Schultz
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-11-19
Thanksgiving Proclamation.

In all the years since eighteen hundred
seventy-six there has been greater for
giving thanks to Almighty God than in this year
nineteen hundred fourteen The United States is
at peace with all the nations of the earth. The
stars and stripes symbolic to all the world 'fe,
liberty and the pursuit of happiness" Sunshine,
rain and toll have given abundance of the
good things of life Our glorious nation has gone
foreward unswervingly towards the goal of civic
righteousness. We, the people of Michigan,
happy in joining every other state in reverent and
hearty thanksgiving.
Therefore, ], Woodbridge n. Ferris, Governor of
the State OF Michigan, do hereby join the President
of the United States in designating Thursday, the
Goth of November, a day for all the people of
this commonwealth to celebrate in thanksgiving and
prayer.
Given under my hand and the Great Seal of
the State this fourteenth day of November, in the
year of our Lord thousand nine hundred and
fourteen and of the Commonwealth the seventy
eighth
WOODBRIDGE n FERRIS
Governor
By the Governor
FREDERICK G. MARTINDALE
Secretary of State.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-11-19

utes. Referee-Knight, Ann Arbor
Umpire-Kennedy, Albion. Timers
Gordon and Zimmerman.
Substitutions-Hyde for Cole, Fitch
for Steggall, Richards for Blaisdell,
French for Fitch, Christianson for
Hoyt.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-11-19

Owen Courier, living 21S miles east OF
Elm Hall or miles south Of Elwell.
will hold an auction sale of stock and
farm tools ON Monday. Nov. %. ]. ID.
Helman. Auctioneer. VIM. Hutchinsop.
Clerk.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-11-19
DANCE AT vAUDETTE Hail

A dance was given Friday evening
at Vaudette Hall by the Alma orches-
ira. The Alma musicians were assist
ed by the Buckborough orchestra Of
Mt. Pleasant. Only a small number
were in attendance. The music was
fine, and the dancing much enjoyed.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-11-19
AUCTION SALES.

f. Rogers, living miles west and
3 miles north of Alma, will hold an
auction sale of stock, farm tools and
household goods at his farm on Fri
day, November 14th. j. d. Helman.
auctioneer. j. NJ. Montigel, clerk.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-11-19

Matt Johnson mas purchased the Ad-
ans farm, north and west of the
Wright School House and will move
there this week.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-11-19

The Presbyterian Fortnightly will
meet with Mrs. Z. T. Lamb on Tues
day afternoon.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-10-31
Investigation Needed.


of or
sold and by which they derauded Tor
money?
calling election which pupsnea
which OO
issued and sold, said
president this clerk
directed bonds
which president
selected this court said
COMMITTEE TO DISPOSE OF SAID BONDS
BEHALF OF SAID DISTRICT AND THIS COURT AND VI
selected committee
dsposng said bonds
sUT IN No EVENT SAID COMMITTEE 70 DISPOSE OF sA1
LESS THAN THEIR FACE VALUE. y Said
payable annually
which says
This committee acting as
responsible the
( committees action
A side IN
promised sixteen foot road and
fourteen road which caused
court
II middle of the road
25
OF
would and estimated that IN Far5aon
ample funds to build road OF good
been manipulating this road
~ width instead o l
600 this
they showed
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-10-31

tcoNTINUED OF FACE EIGHT. J
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-10-31
lie foI,owtng roads ana the estimated oows


Road No Country RoadThis construction includes
leading the end OF e. W. Watson street
Club built 1n concrete base
sXl2in" with brick leaving ont Tor he
beyond the
as thought this time figure the kind OF
about hhlt nhc OF he
seems seems @ 10 p ine na inpng onto the county road
p,,d NJ Road-Runnng through am
son Mine No and thence across he
Dutch Ices and to the lett 10
to be constructed from Katy to the bridge
base with combination cnD
9lhx9 the bridge by Dutch Ices and about BIZ
Penetration 6n base 10 IT. wide o9
RoadBegnning at Locust :venue ana
the bridge at Cal Coma
p. G. Mc1ee'S residence running
down the construction to be brick
IA it. wide with concrete
O1@%i2 In to T. e. Mcljee resi-
from residence TO Cal Conaways to be
foundation Gin hick road 10 be IT,
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-10-31

wide; and from residence down to the Barrack
Tarvia Penetration base OF Gin OF stone road
be 3 it. wide
Road No the construction be from
the bridge Barrackvle Charley Conaways OF brick on
II IT. wide. with curb 92Hl2 m
Charley Conaways on to the district ne concrete
highway, 10 IT. wide
Road Barrackve Roadeading from Jackson street up
Barrackvile wooden bridge hehc up
creek TO the bridge built brick hn concrete
foundation With lO1ax12 n Ii wide except between
the two bridges, which will be reduced
Road 30 Notwithstanding where Main street inter
sects Quincy running Meredith SpnGs
Quincy and pike street to be repaved with brick on ON
base md thence Pike street to road "a IT,
vide on sin combination curbing lO12%l2 tl
all curng where streets now are paved 70
he City OF Fairmon
Road No and Parks Avenue and Main
between the Old Coal Run Bridge Main
ST. and Parks foundation be Gin OF concrete Famon
avenue concrete base all OF Dr:cH construction
(coxr1HrED EIGIr.l
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-10-31
MEET
GERMANS AND
DRIVE ! ! THEM
YIELD no STIBB0RN
oNs1AUGHTso TsoF ENGLISH
SOLDIERS:
EMBER0R WILLIAMss WISE i
Z ATtFIED BUT RESULTS
d tN ATTsFA Glory.
ROAD no ITHE COAST Isl
E0sED AGAINs TEUTeN
ARM;Y
,y Associated h, I,ressi

| ~ SAEoOStthGGd II Go5sts
LONDON. Oct. Ife intpres-
sion created here by tlfs latest fiasge
is that a general adyahce of the aig
lied forces in France and Belgium
has been ordered 4 h6ugii tIe main In
terest is again centered IN tic coe,s-
pit covering so or % miles fron the
seaboard. The general trend of the
movement Of hot Il stfie German and
allied armies. is f6r tl,e moment. az
tcording to both British ana French
official statements in i ,,orthcrlv
and north easterly direction whicn
IS in accordance with tfia desires az
the allies co,mmantier Int fi,at Ger
many has resumed lfers shaInnet blows
with greater energy Than oyer is at
lestetl nv tho Brif III Il; offfcf,td infor-
nation buresaaSii.
rho IL tt{s R, Il, !, Sr,,,.,.
s,,, -. - - s,or
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-10-31
CLERK JNO. F. PHILLIPS TO
TELL THE PEOPLE THE
WHOLE TRUTH LATER
RECORDS FALSIFED AND
INVESTIGATION ASKED
CHEAP MATERIAL
is USED

Notsince the building of the Court House by the Dem
ocatic County Court years ago there been such
notable example of fragrant violation Of law and sacrifice
the money of the tax payers has been uncovered
since the selling of the 100000 in good roads bonds by
the county court at discount Of per cent below par
when the law plainly provides that such bonds can be
sold below their face value The per cent discount on
ofbonds cost the tax payers of Mannlngton and
Fai1rnont districts the Of S28000.
AND THAT is NOT ALL.
In order to cover up this shortage there an ar
rangemen made with the banks to hold the proceeds of
the bond sale deposit until the interest the deposits
made up the deficiency. In this manner we are told,
the full amount turned to the sheriff. but sup
pose was the tax payers losing this interest which
they were entitled to while this moneytWay lying idle IN
the banks.
AND THAT IS NOT ALL.
During all this time this money was being per-
mitted to earn enough interest to bring the amount
up to the face value Of The bonds the people were
paying the interest the bonds, entang thereby loss
the 100000 of per cent OF $35000 making the loss
to the tax payers matter of fact $4,000 instead OF
the $4,000 discount.
The County Court record show that these bonds were
sold at par local banks but these records false
as Old Ananias himself and the County Court dare not
deny this charge, can be proven that it is true if
they want evidence furnished from the Ohio bankers
who had the good fortune to get these bonds and bag
the discount You cant find these bonds in the local
banks because they are not there.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-10-31
DIPLOMATS LEAVING
goEsTAETTN0PLEl
.y Associated Press.

BY Associste ed Pres.
{ WASHINGTON b. G.. Oct. 81
Word received reaclled the state de-
partment today that diplomatic rop-
resentatiyes OF the allies were maxi
ing preparations 10 leave Conslanll-
nople. Officials declined IS rertal
the source OF Information but / TNs
understood that already the United
States has been asked to take ofpf
the affairs ofsat ieast one ol the ie6a-
tions at the Turlsish capital
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-10-31
Official !, ;
Statement
For Today
French.
44,389.OO

French.
BY Associated Press.
PARIS. Oct. S1.-The French war
office this afternoon gave out an Of
Acial statement US follows:
The day OF yesterday was marked
by an attempt at general offensive
movement on the part of the Germans
along the entire front from Nieuport
10 hrras and by violent attacks de-
liyered at other points of the line OF
battle. From Nieuport to the canal
Of LnBassee, there were alternate
movements Of advance and retire
ment.
To tile south of Nieuport, the Ger
mans who had taken possession OF
Rampikapellc were driven out'of this
town by counter attack. To the
south of Ypres, we lost some points
of support, Hollebecke and zand-
worde but we progressed to the east
Of Yprcs In the direction OF Paschen-
dacle. .
Between LaBassee and Arras, all
the attacks made by the Germans
were repulsed with heavy losses for
them.
In the region of Chaulnes we ad.
vanced beyond Eihons, and we took
possession of Lequesnoy, in the san-
terrc district. In the region Of the
Aisne also, we have made progress
on the heights of the right bank
down stream from Scissors but We
were compelled to withdraw in the
vicinity OF yailly. We have adyanc-
ed in the'region Of Souain, and there
las been violent engagement In
the Argonne. In the Woeyre district
we have again won ground in yart-
Gus forts Of Lepetre.
s5t -5------ -=77---- ~ = -7---- -, g
Western Pennsyl ylyania and West
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-10-31
MANN1NeToN DISTRICT.

Warrington District roads that have.
ted with that work Inf forms the West
.Prosscut Attorney, and then thr
over being the President Of the Coln
itys ma 4 prospective candida re tor
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-10-31

been. completed, but a citizen Of
stVirginian that the road was conl-
ees miles are skipped. and the roads
" Court, a member oftheD demo ocratc
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-10-31

" Wesdo not have the map Of the
Manning ton District; who js 2eH,,91 :, Y !;
.lleted to | the farm OF Tustas MorTisIl
nayed BY Mr. Glover Iafm M. q,
0tfice Holding Trust Of Marion cou
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-10-31

Western Pennsylvania and West
Virgin Fair and warmer tonight
land snnd
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1914-01-02

James N Duncan of New York city,
the new president OF the international
Typographical union. was elected rice
president OF the organization in May.
1912. He succeeds ]. III. Lynch. who
resigned TO become labor com mission
or Of the state OF New York. Previous
to his promotion 20 the presidency of
the international union MIR. Duncan
was q proofreader on the New York
Herald He is member OF local un-
ion No OF New York city. the same
local that he joined In June Of 1868
In addition to New York city Mr.. Dun
can has worked in Philadelphia. Potts
vile. Pa, Chicago and other cities.
He served as president OF No. 9 two
terms and served on all the principal
committees Hs also has served as a
delegate 70 one Of the international
conventions OF the Typographtc union
from No. G.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1914-01-02
Mine Operators Criticised,

Mine operators in districts where
men are on strike were severely crii
ciEed In a report made by the federal
grand jury which has been investigat-
ing conditions In Colorado. The grand
Jury found that the state laws have
not been SO enforced as to give all per
sons concerned the benefits which are
derived therefrom. Many camp mar
shals. whose appointments and sal
aries are controlled by coal companies.
have exercised system of espionage
and have resorted TO arbitrary powers
Of police control. acting In capacity OF
Judge and jury and passing sentence
upon miners who had incurred the en-
nifty OF the superintendent or pit boss
for having complained Of real griev-
ances. or for other causes. These,
taken with brutal assaults by camp
marshals upon miners. have produced
general dissatisfaction among miners.
who fear. generally. TO complain OF real
grievances because Of danger OF their
DISCHARGE
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1914-01-02
A PLACE or HONOR.
What History 10 Bound to al to the
Trade Union Movement.

What History 10 Bound to al to the
Trade Union Movement.
Historians writing for future gener-
ations have a new and reresting
chapter to record. ,Ad OF report
ing the different conquests Of one ma
hon over the other. they will have
nice budget to display relative to the
rise from obscurity of the trade un-
ions to place of honor. efficiency and
Importance.
The position OF honor must be &C
corded them from the fact that they
have risen by sheer force of their own
steadfastness Of purpose, allowing
nothing to stop them. overcoming the
many obstacles that were continually
thrown In their WY and having In
mind the highest purposes that man
kind can have. that of uplifting man
kind, fortifying his weakness and In
spring in him the incentive TO rise to
the planes Of which be is most worthy.
The place of efficiency must be grant
cd because Of the tuai methods
that have been inaugt.. t,ed in the con-
duet Of the stupendous task before
them. which is spelled In the word
success. In Importance they are the
factor In the industrial world for the
bsttermsnt OF the social. material, NOR
al and intellectual being OF wage earn
ers and those dependent upon them
and also potent factor in the promo
ton of psaceable relations between the
employer and employee. thereby giving
to the business world restful condi-
| don that could not obtain with labor
and capital out of agreement with each
other. With proper devotion to their
subject historians will have ample ma
| terial to make industrial history more
interesting and elevaing than the re-
counts of the bloody wars of conquest
| Tobacco Worker
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1914-01-02
SINGING TO A PHON0GRAPH.
ons of the Most Trying Ordeals In an
Opera Artists Career.


Specially constructed yiolins, cellos,
tubas, drums and reed instruments
are required as accompaniment to the
grand opera singer when he or she
essays to watt the voice upon phono
graph record. And II is safe to say
this singing to the phonograph Is the
most trying ordeal in the artists ca
reer.
Singers like Caruso. Melba. Farrar.
Amato and host OF others are united
in declaring the singing for records
is the hardest work they ever have
undertaken. They are bereft OF their
audiences that inspire confidence. and
they necessarily must be careful to
avoid false notes or infections. The
slightest clearing of the throat or the
muffied shutting OF feet will spoil a
record And then it all has to be done
over again.
The singer is ushered into a great
barnlike room, curtained OF at one
end Through this curtain protrudes
a gigantic brass horn. suspended from
nograph record
1t Is then the singer notices bevy
OF musicians, but with instruments
the like of which he never has seen
In any theater The violins are OF
different shapes from the instruments
with which he is familiar. The horns
are OF varied shapes. and to each is
attached a little funnel that points
In the direction OF the large receiving
horn This is to concentrate the sound.
Tbs conductor sits on q platform
high above bis musicians and the
singer Thus be offers no obstruction
to the free transmission of the sound
waves The singer is stationed upon
platform and close to the mouth
OF the horn
A red light flashes the musicians
pour forth light. soft melody, fol-
which their instruments are particu-
larly designed. and the grand opera
artist loosens his vocal cords His tone
must be steady and strong The
slightest variation Is recorded upon
the wax record, and trivial noise
may spoil the performance. Once he
has finished, the record Is placed upoI
q producing machine and played over
to detect faults. These errors are
pointed out and the singer rehearsec
to prevent them. Again he repeats
the song. and perhaps q dozen times
be is forced to sing before perfec
wax impression is obtained.
Great grand opera artists are paid
thousands of dollars for a series OF rec
ords, and the sale OF these brings NIL
lions to the manufacturers INDIAN
! apolis Star
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1914-01-02
PIECES OF SILVER.
They Suppianted Cacso Beans ~ the
First American Currency.


Before Mexico was invaded by thu
Spaniards coins We're unknown there,
the natives using Ia place OF money
the smallest cacao beans. reserving
those OF larger size and better quality
for the manufacture Of liquor to
which they were addicted.
About fourteen years after the con
Quest-that Is to say. about 1535-Cas-
tilian coins began to make their APP
pearance In Mexico. AS they arrived
only In very small quantities. they
were insufficient for the needs Of trade
1t was then that the viceroy ordered
the manufacture In the City OF Mexico
OF small pieces of silver Of q certain
weight
These pieces were not stamped with
any coinage mark, and their value was
determined entirely by their weight
From them was derived the name
peso"
These pieces OF silver remained In
circulation number OF years. and
pieces Of gold and OF copper were also
added In time Soon. however. 1t was
,ound that this sort OF circulating me-
aium made fraud easy. and the Span
ish government esta blished three mints.
granting them a perpetual existence
for America
The coinage of money In the City OF
Mexico was actually begun during the
reign OF Viceroy Antonio de Mendoza.
who established mint in buildings
belonging to the Marquis del Valle
Here 1t remained only a short period.
being transferred first to the. council
building and later TO the viceroyal pal
ace
During all this time the coinage was
of considerable amount and the facil-
tiles for the establishment were not
sufficient to meet the demands made
upon It for coins. for which reason fire.
quent demands for mintlng apparatus
are found In the records. In the year
| 1778 the mint was esta blished In the
! Apartado building and has continued
since then In the street OF that name
| From the declaration of independence
until the year 1S47 the mint was rented
out TO contractors. New York Sun
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1914-01-02
BATTLES IN POETRY.
In Tuscany Even tho Peasants Indulge
In This Pastime.

In This Pastime.
Visit the home of a peasant In Tus-
cany on some winters evening and you
will be surprised and charmed. writes
MIR. Richard Bagot In The Italians of
Today" Gathered round the kitchen
fire after the days work Is done. these
peasants, fresh from their rough labor
In the fields and vineyards, vie with
each other In reciting poetry and tell
ing stories Generally both are extern
poraneous, and often they have a good
deal Of poetic grace and Imagination.
The gift of reciting improvised poetry
is not, however, confined TO the peas.
ants In Tuscany | know of an in
stance that occurred In my own neigh
borhood not so very long ago that GER
tainly could not have occurred any
where but In Tuscany. local doctor
was driving to catch a train at sta
ton a few miles from me, and on his
way be was accosted by a colleague
who happened to be looking over his
garden wall The colleague shouted
out line of improvised verse to him,
upon which the other instantly pulled
up his horse and capped the line with
another.
Doctor No. 2 responded, and for
three hours the poetic contest was con-
ttnued without cessation In the mean
time the whole Of the village had turn
ed out to listen and to make wagers on
which would be the first to lack an In
spiration. 1t was only as dusk came
on that doctor No / remembered that
be was on his way to catch a trainl
Whether a patient was expecting
him | know not, but ! feel convinced
that such detail would not have been
allowed to interfere with this war OF
verses.
1t Is interesting to see that even the
illiterate peasants detect at once the
slightest departure from the form In
which the original lines are set and
consider the offender to have lost the
match.