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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-26

schools, The principal value, of course
will be added interest on the part OF the
children. 1t will also give an indication
of the benefit children are deriving from
the courses of instruction.
There is no branch of life so important
70 mankind as the home. Fortunately, the
trend is toward better home conditions
for all classes of people. Much energy
is being expended these days by public
spirited individuals, working separately
and through organizations, toward this
end. Laws are gradually being passed to
enforce better housing conditions. owners
of tenements and small houses, such as
the poorer people must occupy. are now
forced to build better more airy and
more sanitary habitations They can no
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-26

is that the heads of our future Philadel-
phia homes learn. at a much earlier age,
the essentials of cooking than did their
own parents. This must greatly influence
conditions in the homes of the future. An
immediate influence is evident as the in
structors of the public school cooking
classes have received many Instances of
schoolgirls having suggested TO their
mothers more approved method of
baking and doing other cooking than had
previously been in use
The EVENING LEDGER, In conducting the
coming cooking school and demonstration
and prize contest, will combine the domes-
tic science education of the children with
object lessons for mothers.
AS previously announced. II days will be
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-26
NURSES TO GET DIPLOMAS
Glass to Be Graduated at Polytechnic
Hospital Tonight.

IlOSplJdl lOlllSllI'
The graduating exercises of the nurses
class of 1915. of the Philadelphia Poly
clinic College will be held tonight at
SIS o'clock in the amphitheatre of the
Polytechnic Hospital, at 18th and Lombard
streets. The Rev. Floyd w. Tomkins,
rector of Holy Trinity Church, will read
the prayers and pronounce the benedic-
ton. Address will be made by DR..
Francis r. Packard, emeritus professor
of the diseases of the nose and throat at
the college. Presentation of the scholar
ships will be made by DR.. r. Max Goepp,
dean of the college. Herbert L, Clark
will distribute the diplomas. Following
the exercises reception and dance will
be given at the Kay House.
The graduates are Misses Minnie Emma
Cunningham, of Port Kennedy, Pa;
Charlotte Moore Kirk, of Philadelphia;
Florence Hazel Kerstetter of Liverpool,
Pa. Martha Jean Mccall of Portsmouth,
Ohio; Louise Thomas Rogan. of Balti-
more; Ruth Helman Kildare, OF
Catasauqua, Pa; Margaret Costa Leh-
man, of Harrisburg, Pa; Elizabeth
Edell Thomas of Baltimore, and Raimeta
Sherman Crowell. of Moorestown, n. ].
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-26
PRIZES FOR WINNING ENTRANTS IN
EVENING LEDGER COOKING CONTEST


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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-26
PHILADELPHIAN's KIN KILLED
Report Received Here of NDeath of
Iieutenant de SerouX

In a letter just received from Com
piegne France. by Miss Leonora l.,
Koecker. of Mount Airy. her second
cousin, Jean de SerouX a lieutenant in the
French army, was killed in action on
May s, at the battle of the User Canal
Lieutenant de Seroux was the son OF
Baron Henri do Seroux and Herminie
Melzet. a former Philadelphian, and the
grandson of the late Francis W. Melizet,
a former resident of this city.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-26
-Four Saved From Burning House

Two policemen saved the lives of four
persons when fire was discovered early
today in the dwelling and tobacco shop
of George Little, 222 North ed street. Lit
tie, his wife and two OF their children,
John, so years old, and Jean, II years old,
were overcome by the smoke and were
found unconscious by the bluecoats.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-26
Joke" Costly to Two Boys

A snake on the end of a stick thrust
into the face of William Hill. years
old of Forester avenue, Darby caused
the boy TO jump in his terror into the
street in front of ''jitney" The vehicle
struck and hurled him several feet. Nal
vim Clark. II years old, the perpetrator
of the trick, was arrested. Upon his
agreement to pay the doctor for attend
ing the boy, Clark was fined only a
nominal sum by Justice of the Peace
Schuyler.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-26
New Nurses Get Diplomas

Six graduates of ST. Marys Hospital
school for nurses received diplomas last
night. Miss Margaret Mulholland won
the honor medal. The other graduates
are Miss Marie Cecilia Osterman, Miss
Louise Rose TruX, Miss Annie Lucille
Healey, Miss Viola Mary Brosz and Miss
Helen Claire Donnelly.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-26
THE EPHOTOPLN
QUESTIONS Ann ANswERs

The rhotoplny Editor Of the Evening
Ledger will be pleased TO answer ques-
tions relating TO family affairs Of actors
and actresses are barred absolutely.
Queries will not be answered by letter.
All letters must he addressed to Photo
play Editor, Evening Ledger,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-26
srRING AND SUMMER RESORTS
ATLANTIC CITY. n. j.
o 6 T E N D

o ST N D EP
Occupying an entire block OF ocean frcut-afid
connected with the famous Boardwalk; in
the popular Chelsea section; capacity 500;
unusually large, cool rooms with unobstructed
view of ocean from all; every appointment
and comfort: sea and fresh water in all
baths; running water In rooms 1000 IT, OF
porches surround the hotel: the new dining
room ove-looks the sea; finest cuisine and
white service; orchestra of solosts; dancing
twice daily: social diversions: magnificent
new Palm Lounge: special, $3.50 up weekly;
illustrated booklet mailed; auto meets trains:
mana cement by owners
JOHN c. GOssLER. Manager.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-12-23
CHRISTMAS DAY SERVICE.

AT Christmas tirue. amid the JOY
of giving and receiving we are in
danger OF forgetting the reason of the
origin of this very significant season
of the church year. All the activities
which bring so much comfort ano
blessing at a time when much is
needed are apt to degenerate into a
pleasureless custom unless we re-
member why such things are done.
"This day is born a Savior" was
the song of the Angels. With the
thought of that great gift men were
moved to express their gladness by
giving gifts unto others. AS long
as the Savior is remembered so long
will men continue to give their gifts
lavishly and with pleasure. Christ
Himself should be the life of Christ
mas day. Some tribute of praise
should be offered TO Him. To this
end the Punishment of St Johns
church will meet on Saturday morn
ing at 10 o'clock foI a celebration of
Holy Communion. A short sermon
will be preached by the rector. All
people who wish to come and share in
this service Of confession and thanks
giving will be welcome.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-12-23
CHRISTMAS PROGRAM.

Following is the program for the
Christmas exercises TO be held at the
NJ. +. church Alma Friday evening
Song-"Joy Bells"
Scripture Reading and Prayer.
christmas Time"-Chorus of 80
voices.
The Continued Story-"Behold He
Cometh," introduced by the Spirits OF
christmas and Peace"
Chorus-Love Divine.
Address to Primary Department by
Christmas, F" followed by their songs
and recitations.
Solo and Chorus "Christmas
Bells
Entrance Of three Wise Men.
Appearance OF the Star.
Chorus with solo) Beautiful
Bethlehem Star"
Enter Heralds of the King-(b (bear.
ing Conquest Flags.)
Girls when He Cometh.
Christmas" invites the Wreath
Bearers
Enter Wreath Followed by
drill.
Address By Boy to Candle Bearers
Lighted Candle drill and recitation
Song" "Holy-Holy- Holy"
Chorus-"C Christmas JOY" with ac.
companyment of intruments.
Entrance of Santa Claus.
Distribution OF Baskets 20 classes
Prayer.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-12-23
AGED MAN DIES.

Albert Waterhouse was born neat
Lockport, Niagara county, New York,
May 5, 1850, died Dec. 10, 1915, at
Alma, Mich. When six years Of age
he moved with his parents to Adrian.
Mich, a few years later coming to
Isabella county, where he has since
lived, up till year ago when he came
to live with his daughter, Mrs. j. L.
Smith of this city. In 1872 he was
united in marriage to Miss Catherine
Flansburg, to this union was born six
children, three boys and three girls,
who beside his wife are left to mourn
their loss. The boys are Merton Of
Saskatchewan. Canada, Homer Of
Duluth, MINI. and Harvey of Puyallup.
Wash. The daughters arc Mrs. b.
Loomis of Weidman, Mich, Mrs. j.
Warner and Mrs J. L. Smith of this
city.
Services were held in the NJ f.
church. Rev. Thomas &. r. Brown
low presiding and intement was made
in Riverdale cemetery.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-12-23
ALMA's GREAT NEED.

Il is estimated that Alma has in
creased 1000 people IN inhabitants in
the last year and one thing now that
is the big draw back is the scarcity Of
houses. 1t is nearly impossible to rent
q house of any kind, several houses
in town are being occupied by two and
three families, families are living in
two rooms anything TO get under
cover. Forty-four families who are
employed by the Republic Truck Com
pany reside in St. Louis.
Some step should be taken to recti-
fy this condition. There are now 20
houses under construction, but we
should have 200 more in order 70
supply the demand. This with the
prospects of other new enterprises In
sight is certainly a critical condition.
People with money should relieve this
By lending a hand and build houses
and help rectify these conditions.
There are people now who are ready
to build and sell on contract, but the
demand is for the modest house to
rent
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-12-23
ALMA LODGE r. AND a. NJ.
HOLD INSTALLATION

The officers of Alma lodge Free
and Accepted Masons were duly in
stalled Wednesday night of this week
by Past Grand Master Herbert Mont
ague with r. A. Gill acting Grand
M-rshall
After the installation services were
concluded a fine lunch was served by
Howard Lake and Harry Orwig,
stewards, assisted by Vern A. Miner
and a general good social time was
INDUCED in by all.
The officers for the insuing year
were installed as follows:
Worshipful Master - Frank o.
Parker.
Senior Warden-Earl O. Parker
Junior Warden-Ray w. Tomlin.
Treasurer-AlbertJ j. Archer.
Secretary-Jesse +. Fuller.
Senior Deacon-John S. Knoertzer.
Junior Deacon-Howard Lake.
Tyler-Horry L. Orwig.
Senior Steward -Orval Allen.
Junior Steward-Merrell Stuckey.
Chaplain-Rev. J.. Frank Jackson.
Carlyle Walker.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-12-23
PIANO RECITAL.
Given by Miss Ethel Rhynard and
Pupils.

Miss Ethel Rhynard and pupils of
Fulton and Newark, gave piano re-
cital at the formers home one mile
north of Perrinton, Friday evening,
Dec. II.
The house was beautifully deco
rated in Christmas greens and guests
to the number of more than one hun
dred assembled TO hear the children
who had been carefully prepared for
the event by Miss Rhynard. An ex.
cellent program was rendered.
After the program was concluded
Rev. J. f. Biery of Perrinton asked
Miss Rhynard to come to the dining
room and upon her doing so presented
her in behalf of her pupils with some
very beautiful dishes.
Popcorn balls, peanuts and candy
were served, after which all departed
for home. The parents especially APP
preciating the interest and care Miss
Rhynard has devoted to the children
whom she is teaching.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-12-23
POPULAR PLAN MAKES III
VERY EASY TO SAVE MONEY

The First State Bank has adopted
a novel plan for the promotion of
thrift, and are advertising that during
the month of January 1916, they will
issue 50-payment plan certificates Of
deposit put up in a handy vest pocket
size TO each and every depositor as
a new years gift and as share of the
profits on their account the sum of
S1.00 or $500 if the depositor will de-
post similar amount each week for
the forty-nine succeeding weeks. This
offer will cost the First State Bank
temporarily a handsome sum and will
probably be accepted by many people
of this community, as it affords an
ideal way to save for any desirable
or special purpose such as, purchase
of Christmas gifts, assisting self or
friend TO attend school, the purchase
of coveted furniture, the easy payment
of taxes, or the beginning of per
manent systematic savings account.
This looks like saving money on the
instaIlment plan, but many have found
that saving money is not difficult n
one has a plan and sticks to it. On
being asked what provision was being
made for the receipt Of deposits Of
less than s100 per week, officials
state that monthly payments of this
amount may be made or that pocket
savings banks holding pennies, nickles,
dimes or quarters, will be handed out
for the receipt Of small amounts.
These will be unlocked for depositors,
whenever they are presented. with the
KEY which is retained by the bank
officials. Every member of the family
may enter into this popular plan and
open a profitable bank account.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-12-23
new DOCTORS ORGANIZATION
Physicians of Gratiot, Isabella and
Clare Counties Meet and
Organize.

The physicians of Gratiot county
have had a minor association for the
past 10 years and likewise the physi-
clans of Clare and Isabella counties
have been organized but there has
seemingly been little interest taken
in these organizations. Recently a
plan was conceived of the union Of
these two associations into one large
association consisting of the physicians
of Gratiot, Isabella and Clare coun-
ties AS a result a meeting was held
last week at the Wright House and
the organization was made a reality
by the election Of officers who are as
follows: DR.. /. N. Brainred Of Alma,
President; DR.. Brownstetter of Mt.
Pleasant, Vice President and DR..
Highfeld Of Riverdale, Secretary and
Treasurer.
The meeting was very well attended
there being about 80 physicians pre-
sent which speaks very well for the
growth and of a hearty cooperation
among the physicians of this central
state district.
The object of the organization is
to bring up particular phases of ques-
tions of medical interest for discus
sion, and the reading of papers pre-
pared by local physicians Meetings
are to be held monthly and at each
meeting it is planned to have some
eminent medical men from colleges
and elsewhere to address the meeting
or read papers.
With the present beginning it is felt
that this will be one of the best
subordinate organizations in the state.
An excellent program has been start
ed for the next meeting the time of
which will be published later with the
program. These meetings are open to
all who may be interested in the
medical discussion.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-12-23
ICE RINK TO BE BUILT
ON DAVIS FIELD

As some OF our friends have deve-
loped the habit Of taking unexpected
cold plunees while skating on Pine
river, Coach Bleamaster has decided
to have an ice rink built on Davis
field.
During the holiday vacation the
gridiron viii be flooded and the ice
properly frozen so that when college
opens there will be an opportunity for
all the students 20 enjoy outdoor s,at-
ing
This is a plan which has been con-
sidcrcd FOR many years but has never
actually materialized. Later IN the
winter help may be required TO keep
the ice in good condition. AZ that
time let every man in college lend a
hand and help make It real success.
If you have no skates let Santa
Claus know that skates will be ap-
preciated for Christmas. If you have
skates packed away at home resur-
rect them during the holidays and
come back to school ready to have p
good time on the ice.
The Weekly Almanian.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-12-23
No More Extra Votes After Next Wednesday Sub
scriptions After Wednesday and up to Closing
Hour Friday Night Will be credited Ac
cording to Schedule of Votes Only
CONTEST CLOSES FRIDAY DECEMBER 81, 8 P. N. SHARP
Going Short Work Only Will
Win--FuI Explanation About the Close Will
n Next Weeks Issue

It's the final squirt and time alone
will tell who the winner will be. Sew
eral of the contestants are about on
an even footing, so that the time that
remains will practically decide the
winner. But remember this much, it
all depends on how you use the time
you have left as 10 how you will come
out in the contest.
The only time you own is now. Ii
you intend TO be in the race now is
the only time, had if you let it slip
by without making it count it is gone
forever.
Every day should mean certain
number of votes OF subscriptions if
you have your work planned system
stically. Just eight days remain be-
fore the close, and to win out would
mean the same as fifty dollars per
day for your work. You see it is
worth every effort you make.
People who promised to help you
at the last if you stood any show will
have their last big opportunity to
help now. Don't wait for them to
bring their subscriptions to you
they may have forgotten it. Just
give them gentle reminder that the
contest is nearly over and you need
their subscription.
The Last Extra Vote Offer.
The last extra vote offer that will
be made will be in force from Thurs
day, Dec %, to and including We'd
nesday, Dec. % Remember, there
will be no more extra votes after
Wednesday and until the closing hour
on Friday subscriptions will count
only according to the regular sched-
ule of votes. See the contest man.
ager if you are in doubt about any
thing
1-On every three ten year sub
scriptions we will award 100000 ex-
ira votes.
2-On every three five year sub
scription we will award $4,000 extra
votes.
3-On every S15 turned in on sub
scription not included in the two above
sffers we will award 10000 extra
votes.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-12-23
OBITUARY.

Hezekiah Edward Platt, highway
commissioner of Richland township
an upright and highly respected
citizen OF Vestaburg was helping his
hired man move stunips Thursday aft
ernoon, Dec. 16, when about 2:30 he
complained of a headache which was
so severe he was compelled to go to
the house. Arriving home he was
taken suddenly worse. Mrs. Platt
hurriedly summoned the doctor and
his brother Frank Platt and wife
After falling into deep sleep from
which he did not awaken he suddenly
passed away about o'clock. Death
resulting from apopiexy. The de-
ceased was born in Parma township,
Jackson county, Michigan, October
5, 1864 and died Dec. 16, 1915. He
was united in marriage with Myrta
Belle Chappell, April 2, 1891 and TO
this union was born three daughters
and one son which died at birth They
resided at Springport, Mich, six years,
after marriage they moved to Vesta
burg, March Is, 1897, settling on their
farm near Rock Lake, where they
have since resided.
He leaves TO mourn their loss
kind and good husband and father a
wife and three daughters besides two
sisters, two brothers, many other rela-
tives and q large circle of friends who
extend to the bereaved family their
deepest sympathy. The funeral ser
vices were held at the Church of
Christ, Sunday, December 10, at
p. m. Rev. j. d. Tanner officiating.
Interment in Vestaburg cemetery.
Relatives from away that attended
the funeral were Mr.. and Mrs. William
Platt, William Inman, John Chappell
and sons, Edwin and Dell Of Spring
port. Miss Mildred Chappell and
George Stoddard of Albion, Samuel
Chappell of Climax and Allan Chap
pell of Marion.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-12-23
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

Charles Easlick, a; Lou Parker
20, both of Wheeler.
Richard Wolf, 36; Laura Blair, 81,
both of Washington.
James Russell Campbell, 30, North
Shade; Helen Mary Bennett, 20, Hub
bardston.
Rollin Ryan, 10, Fulton; Beatrice
Struble, 10, North Shade.
Clair Casey, ~, Montcalm county
ldessa Hustled, rs, Newark.
Claude S. Stowe. p, Esther l..
Maxon, Q. both of Wheeler
Webster Richard Piper, 33; Grace
Mills Piper. 35; both of Alma.
Henry Gilson, 36. Lillian Coss. 36,
both OF Ithaca
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-12-23
ALMA BOY CAUGHT.

Word has been received by several
in Alma from Thomas Cooper at Pom
tiac asking for assistance, he was
charged with stealing horse, found
guilty and was sentenced to Jackson
for from one TO four years. Alma
people sympathize with the family
who have tried in every way to keep
him out of trouble and make a man
of him, but it is useless. He has been
in countless scrapes and a trip TO
Jackson may do him good
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-12-23
BODY OF MRS BERT GRANGER
FOUND IN PINE RIVER

The body Of Mrs. Bert Granger Of
st. Louis who had been missing from
her home since last Tuesday, was re-
covered from Pine river at an early
hour Saturday evening. 1t was found
opposite the spot on the bank where
ner coat and muff were discovered
1t is thought that sIrs. Granger was
mentally unbalanced because of grief
over the death of an intimate friend
in the hospital at Ann Arbor last
Sunday. She was 26 years old and
leaves her husband and two children,
one 10 months and the other two
years old.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-12-23
HANDLES MESSIAH
At Presbyterian Church Last
Friday Evening by Alma
College Choral Club
A VERY APPRECIAIIvE AUDIENCE
Was One of the Finest Musical
Treats That Alma People
Has Ever Enjoyed.

Great was the misfortune of those
who missed the rendering of the Mes
siah by the Alma College Choral club
at the Presbyterian church last Friday
evening. This great masterpiece in
Oratorio which is being given each
year just before Christmas is one Of
the treats OF the year, and everyone
should avail themselves Of the op-
portunity Of hearing it.
Th.s master oratorio was composed
by George Frederick Handel in the
year 17l1. 1t was written in twenty
one days and was first given in Dublin,
not to gain praise bat to do good and
raise money to free the prisoners in
Dublin ialis. The Messiah is justly
entitled to the rank which it hold.
by common consent as the most com
plete master work oratorio can show.
From the beginning to end the per
formance was great success, being
rendered without the slightest heslta-
tion or accident which showed what
able direction can do with chorus in
a short time. During the whole per
formance the chorus sang as one plas-
tic mass yielding itself to the masters
hand. Such was the impression made
by the concentration Of every member
of the chorus, each seeming to live
through the theme with the conductor
The Alma College orchestra with
Brom Binstrub the instructor in violin
at the college, as concert master, and
Grace Dugan Roberts, organist, and
Miss Sadie Messenger at the piano
upheld their part Of the program to
the highest degree, all being players
well known to all of US. They made
the overture one of the best parts of
the program The artists in order of
their appearance are as follows.
Miss Gladys Bradner the contralto
made a good impression carrying her
part in such a manner that the only
prediction for her future can be sue
cess with training. She possesses $
clear rich contralto voice.
Miss Llora Withers of Chicago
captured the solo honors of the eve
ming. Her voice is a clear soprano
of great volume and infinite variety
of tone colour. She has easily the
most remarkable soprano voice that
has been heard here. Her interpretive
ability left nothing to be desired
The audience was most cordial toward
her.
Professor George +. Knapp, director
Of the musical department at Mt.
Pleasant Normal, carrying the tenor
role first appeared in recitative com
fort Ye My People," entered into his
theme in true oratorio style bringing
with force the message to his aud
ience. He was greeted with the same
hearty applause which he received OF
his appearance in the May Festival"
last spring.
Hugh f. Dickerson Of the. American
Conservatory of Music of Chicago.
took the base part with his usual
pleasing manner and the added grace
and finish of training under some 6
the greatest teachers of our country.
II can be said without exception that
Mr. Dickerson pleased his audience
even beyond expectation and his rend
ering of "Why Do the Nations" was %
exceptional force.