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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-10-07
TOOK FLIGHT

Henry Dietz, a local character, was
found with his auto in the ditch on
Orchard Street last Saturday, very
much in an intoxicated condition.
Marshal Wright took him in hand
and lodged him in the village bastile
putting his car in Perrigo's Garage
At three o'clock Nightwatch Vibber
visited the prisoner and found him
resting easy. but in the morning the
bird had flown, someone had visited
the Jail (which is a very poorly ar
ranged affair, there being no way OF
keeping people from the cages) and
evidently with hack saw cut the
lock. He got his car and slipped out
TO parts unknown. Mr.. Wright says
no expense will be made to hunt hin
up if he will only stay away.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-10-07
ALMA COLLEGE
CHORAL CLUB
Will Begin Rehearsels Next
Week For 4th Annual
Seasons Work
PAST SEASONS SUCCESSFUL
Rare Musical Treat Being Prepar-
ed By Choral Club Will Delight
Alma Audiences

The Alma College Choral Club will
hearsals are again resumed next
Tuesday evening at seven o'clock in
the college chapel. This organization
numbers among its members not only
students Of Alma College but also
residents of Alma. Indeed there have
been times in the past when towns
have outnumbered in enrolment and
excelled in regularity of attendance,
fact which has been noted and
deeply appreciated by the conductor
Of the organization. During the past
four years the following works have
been presented. "The Rose Maiden"
by Cowen, elijah by Mendelssohn,
"Hiawatha's Wedding Feast" by Col
eridgo- Taylor, "The Messiah" by
Handel. "The Bohemian Girl by
Balfe, "The Seven Last Words of
Christ by Dubois and miscellaneous
Numbers from the operas, Faust, Car
men. Lohengrin and Lucia. The fol-
lowing artists have appeared as solo
lists with the organization: Iva Bige-
low Weaver. Soprano, Chicago; Har-
riet McGreaham Contralto, Alma
Carl K. Craven, Tenor, Chicago; Ed
ward Walker, Tenor, Chicago; Charles
Wugerd, Baritone, Chicago; Clara
Virginia Bales, Soprano, Chicago;
Thomas Fannell, Tenor, Chicago;
/ Charles Hargreaves, Tenor, New
York; Mary Sharp, Soprano, Alma;
Reese r. Veatch, Baritone Alma
Hugh c. Dickerson, Bass, Chicago;
William Fenton, Tenor. Grand Rap
ids; G. E. Knapp, Tenor, Mt. Pleas
ant; and Beatrice Jackson, soprano
Detroit
Although it is yet too early to an
nounce a complete list of the works to
be presented at the annual May Festi-
val next spring, it is probable that
the opera Martha" by Flotow will be
presented with the staging and cos
tunes In December Handels i'm
mortal oratorio "The Messiah" will
be given. 1t is hoped that the public
will assist the club in making this as
much an annual affair as the usual
Christmas customs.
Old members are requested to bring
their Messiah" scores with them tC
the rehearsal next Tuesday evening
Prospective members are cordially in
vited to be present. Singers with fair
voices and average ability to read a
sight will be welcomed.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-10-07
Good Health Week We'll
Attended
First Health Week Proves Interesting
and Helpful to Many Gratiot
County People

ing an interest in the Good Health
/ work.
Rev. Caroline Bartlett Crane took
up and reviewed the Investigations
made by her during the day and
brought out many things and made
many suggestions our people would do
well to follow.
On Wednesday afternoon DR.. Drake
of Breckenridge gave a short talk on
Health of Gratiot County" which was
well received. Dr. Rubin S. Peterson
paid the audience the honor Of deliver
ing his much talked of lecture "The
Prevention and Cure of Cancers" for
the first time. After his address many
called on him at the platform. His
address was certainly wonderful.
DR.. John II. Kellogg OF Battle Greek
closed the afternoon program with MS
famous lecture How TO Live a Hun
dred Years" lie held his audience
spell ound Tor two hours.
Mrs. Shepherd the chairman Of the
meeting announced the result of the
Baby Contest as follows:
Babies under one yeaI
lst- Wade Brainerd. 1918.
Phyllis Tracy, 40
Babies one TO two years old.
lst- Gwendolene Johnson, an
2nd-Robert Veatch, 47O
Gables two to three years old.
lst-Almont Quick, 1929.
Elizabeth Mason, 1879.
The examiners were Drs. Thorn
burgh, Highheld, Carney, Suydam
Barstow and Faust There were IS
contestants. all of whom were exam
ined. Dr. Lamb deserves credit for
carrying on this exceptionally diff
cult part of the program.
The proceedings of Wednesday
might and the two sessions of Thurs
day will be given next week.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-10-07
Heavy Mt. Pleasant Team
Scores 18 to 2 Victory
Over Alma High
ALMA PLAYS UPHILL GAME
Local Team Plays Good Game But
Are Outclassed by Fast Indian
Eleven

On Saturday afternoon the team
representing the Mt. Pleasant Ind
ians defeated Alma High School by
an 1877 score. Although the Indians
had a somewhat heavier lineup than
Coach Crisp's athletes, the latter of
fered considerable opposition to the
winners scoring machine.
Handley won the toss and kicked
off to Mt. Pleasant. Ball returned to
Alma's 40 yard line, and then Mt.
Pleasant carried the ball straight
through for the first touchdown, but
failed at goal. Mt Pleasant kicked
to Minded, who returned to Mt. Pleas
ants 40 yard line. Alma was forced
to punt and Stevens recovered the
ball Alma made first downs. Alma
fumbled, but Howard recovered the
ball. Alma lost ball on downs. Mt.
Pleasant advanced to Alma's 40 yard
line and fumbled. Minded recovered
Alma punted and it was Mt Pleas
ants ball in the middle of the field at
the end of the first quarter. Mt
Pleasant 6, Alma 0.
Brown replaced Wheaton. Mt.
Pleasant made substantial gains but
was repeatedly penalized for outside
play. Mt. Pleasant attempted a for
ward pass but it was incomplete. Al
ma gets ball on downs and makes
good gain bat is penalized for off
sides. Smith is shifted to fullback
and Handley to right half. Alma
punts to Mt. Peasants 30 yard line.
Mt. Pleasant punts and Alma returns
to center of field. Alma punts to
Mt. Peasants 20 yard line Mt.
Pleasant attempts to punt but ball
is blocked Alma recovering it. Alma
goes over for a touchdown. Goal is
kicked. Alma kicks off to Mt. Pleas
ant. Mt Pleasant gains twenty yards
End of first half Alma Z, Mt. Pleas
ant 6.
Mt. Pleasant kicks off to Alma and
downs Alma on her own 20 yard line,
Alma punts 20 yards. Mt Pleasant
fumbles but RECEIVERS ball. Mt. Pleas
ant fails on forward pass. Alma S
ball Alma punts to Mt. Peasants
40 yard line Mt. Pleasant returns
ball 4 yards to Alma's 20 yard line.
Greenow substituted for Willets. Mt
Pleasant scores second touchdown but
fails at goal
Mt Pleasant kicks off. Alma ad-
vances the ball 80 yards. End of
third quarter. Mt. Pleasant u, Alma
Z.
Alma fails to gain. Mt. Pleasant
takes ball. Alma and Mt. Pleasant
both penalized for offside play. Mt
Pleasant carries ball to Alma's
yard line and over on the second down
No goal. Mt Pleasant kicks off
Alma returns to center of field. Alma
completes forward pass but fail in
three successive attempts. Mt
Pleasant gets ball but loses it or
tumble. Time called. Final score Mt
Pleasant 18, Alma T.
Referee, Goodrich, Ithaca.
Umpire, Johnston, Alma.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-10-07
BRECkE kENRIDGE LIGHTED

Breckenridge, which has the repu-
tation of being. the best and most pro-
gressive town OF its size in the state,
has just taken another step which is
in keeping with their enterprise. On
Tuesday the village dads of that place
made a three year contract with the
Gratiot County Gas Go. for street
lighting. Thirteen posts will be err
ected, we'll distributed about the viii
lage When complete it will be one
Of the best lighted villages in the
state. The Gas Company expect to
have the work completed and the
lights on in thirty days.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-10-07
CHANGED HANDS

Oberlin a. Son, for some time i'm the
employ of Swarthout, the east end
grocer, have purchased the East Su-
perior Bakery and confectionery store
of c. II. Smith. These gentlemen
have had a good business experience
and will make a success of their new
venture. They will retain the old and
popular baker, A. Town, who is a first
class man and aim to keep the bust
ness up to its present good standard.
Mr.. Smith will give his undivided
attention to his West Superior busi-
ness in the future.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-10-07
JESSIE O. BURGER MARRIES

The following announcement will be
of interest to many an old resident of
Alma, the mother of Miss Prentice
was Miss Hattie Stoutenberg, a for
mer Alma girl, the wife of DR.. Will
liam Burger. She died of tuberculosis,
but before her death gave her baby
girl to Miss Spence of the Spence
School for girls of New York.
Miss Carol Spence Prentice, the
ward of Miss Jessie =. Prentice and
Of Miss Spence, Of Miss Spence S
School for Girls, and daughter of the
late Mr.. and Mrs. William Burger,
was married yesterday in the Pres
byterian Church, Englewood, N. j.,
to Benjamin Franklin Bart of Chica-
go. The ceremony was performed by
the Rev. Robert Davis, and a small
reception followed at Fairacre, the
home of the bride at Englewood. Miss
Prentice was given away by f. Parm-
alec Prentice, of this city, a nephew
of the brides guardian.
The bride was graduated from Miss
Spence's School and from Wellesley
College, class '13. She received the
degree of NJ. A. from the University
Of Chicago a year ago last June. She
is a grand daughter of the late Rev.
DR.. and Mrs William S. Stouten-
berg.
: Mr.. Bart graduated from the Uni
versity of Pennsylvania, and is con
nected with the Carnegie Steel Works.
They will live in Chicago.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-10-07
MUST GO TO SCHOOL

Fred l.. Keller, state superintend-
ent of public instruction, says child
ren under 15 years old will have to
attend school hereafter, even if they
have completed the eighth grade.
More than that, the state superin-
tendent declares the present law will
have to be enforced.
An Act, No. 235, passed by the last
legislature, which provides that no
labor permit shall be granted to any
child under IS years old except during
established vacation periods, permits
children of Ia years old or over to
work in preserving perishable goods
i'm fruit or vegetable canning estab-
lishments.
Now the state has an act in force
known as the truant law, which says
that all children shall attend school
who are under ID years until such
time as they have completed the
eighth grade, when the law permits
them to quit school providing they
are employed
Mr.. Keller says there are many
children in the state who complete
the eighth grade before they are Il
years old, and who have not beer
compelled to attend school further.
The new law says they cannot b,
employed and it is up to the children
to keep on going to school until the!
are 3 years old.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-10-07
FORMER STUDENT

The following is from the Grand
Rapids Herald of Sunday last Miss
Duff will be remembered as a former
student of Alma College.
Miss Lota Duff of st. Louis, Mich
igan, an assistant principal in the
Ionia High School,, bears the distinc-
tion of winning the first prize of 500
in the National Panama-Pacific ex-
position short story contest, conduct
ed under the auspices of the National
Y. w. c. A.
Miss Duff is a graduate of the 1915
literary class of the University of
Michigan, specializing in rhetoric and
English, the course being taken of
Prof. T. f. Rankin.
The prize story entitled What
Could Have Happened to Lyde" was
written by Miss Duff for a course in
short story writing. She had no
thought of entering in the contest
but because of the lack of entries,
many friends and members of the Y
w. c. A. at Ann Arbor induced her to
submit her manuscript. The story
was entered through the chapter of
the University organization of the Y
w. c. A.
She intended to write a new story
for the contest but because of lack
of time, finally submitted one that she
had on hand.
The incident had entirely slipped
her mind and she was very much sur
prised when she received announce
ment of her story taking the prize.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-10-07
NEW DEPARTMENT

Slater & Goodies, the clothiers have
added a full hcdged tailoring depart
ment to their store. Heretofore they
have been taking orders for tailor
made suit and had them made in Chi
cago. This, they find, is not satisfac-
tory and have decided to add full line
of cloths and samples and conduct a
frst-class tailoring store in connection.
They have in addition to Mr.. Lafon-
taine, who has been with them for
some time, secured the services OF II.
Rosenbloom, a first class tailor and
cutter. With these gentlemen in
charge of this department it should
be a successful venture.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-10-07
BEAN GROWERS PROFIT HERE
Gov. Ferris Promises Bean Growers
His Aid in Lifting Ban Ftom
This Years Crop

Following conference between
Governor Ferris, James w. Helme,
dairy and food Commissioner; State
Market Master James Mcbride and
representatives of state bean grow
ers and jobbers last Friday, it was
announced that an effort would be
made to have the federal authorities
lift the ban on this states bean crop,
which was placed when it was dis
covered that the beans were afflicted
with anthracnose. Governor Ferris,
Commissioner Helme and j. w. Orr
of Saginaw, president OF the State
Bean Jobbers' Association, will go to
Washington soon to confer with Oil
cials OF the federal agricultural de
partment.
The federal edict against Michigan
beans was issued several weeks ago
and prohibited the sale or use of
Michigan beans for canning purposes
As Michigan's bean acreage ~ the
largest in the country and the state
raises rs per cent Of the white beans
in the United States, the order work
ed severe hardship on the growers
and jobbers in this section.
Governor Ferris, Commissioner
Helme and Mr.. Orr will endeavor tc
obtain at least partial relief for the
state when they go to Washington
effect the release Of several million OF
bushels now tied up by the fedora
diet.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-10-07

J. B Tubbs, an old and reputed res
ident, passed away Tuesday after
noon.
Mr. Tubbs has been in very poor
health for years, practically an in
valid, and his death has been expected
for some time. Funeral services We're
held at the family residence eight
miles west Of Alma Thursday after
noon. The Record will publish an
obituary next week.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-10-07
IN THE TOLLS

S. l.. Hampstead. a man of GA
years, was brought to Ithaca on Sep
tember Both, from Flint on serious
charge, preferred for Lizzie Odell, a
middle aged feeble minded woman,
who is at present at the Gratiot
County Poor Farm, with an infant of
four or five months. Hampstead was
taken before Justice John M. Ever
den Friday, October 1st, waived ex-
animation, and the hearing was set for
October 9Th, Judge Stone being the
attorney for the defense.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-10-07
NEW MEAT MARK EFT

A material change is being made in
the interior of Miller Bros. grocery
store. An extension Of Is feet is
being built on the rear of the store
which will be used as a store room
and the present store room will be
fitted up and a first class meat mar
ket will be added Mr.. Roy Miller
who has charge is a first class grocer
and the new branch of business will
be well looked after.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-10-07
OPEN FOR BUSINESS

The Alma branch Of the Michigan
Sugar Company opened up its sheds
for beets last Monday. They report
good acreage and beets in very
fair shape. If the weather will per-
NIT the farmers to get the crop in,
il bids fair to be a long run this year.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-10-07
CHANGE IN ELWELL BANK

Just before going to press deal
was closed whereby the directors of
the Alma First State Bank purchased
the business of the Bank of Elwell
They will have a formal opening on
Saturday afternoon and evening of
this week.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-10-07
PASSED AWAY

p. w. Donnely, aged II years..
father of A. +. Donnely of this place,
passed away last Tuesday night at the
home of his son on Gratiot Avenue.
Mr. Donnely had been in poor health
for some time, he came to Alma last
Saturday for a few weeks visit. He
leaves TO mourn their loss a widow
one son, A. f., of this place and a
daughter in Wyoming.
The body was taken to Adrian for
burial
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-10-07
4 RARE TREAT

a Knight for a Prince" auspices
of st. Johns Episcopal Church, under
the direction of Charles Button, is
gradually weaving into shape. When
the curtain raises on Friday evening,
Oct. 18th, Alma people will have
chance to see one Of the finest local
talent plays ever given in the city,
and will see the most beautiful display
of costumes ever used by any home
talent show. The director has been
very careful in selecting his prin-
cipal parts and is deserving Of a good
house.
CAST
Margaret Lafferty, the Athletic
Girl, Emma May.
Weary Walker, the Knight, Clinton
Seeley
Abdul Hamad, the Prince, John
Chick.
Patrick Lafferty, American Politi-
clan, Paul Harrod.
Hans Graftburg; the Knave, Will
liam Griffin.
Traverse, the Tennis Champion,
Charles Button.
Elenor Glynn, Society Queen, Mrs.
VIM. Griffin.
Mrs. Lafferty, Who Would Be,
Mrs. Joe Mckenzie.
Topsy Turvy, the Dancer, Georg-
ena Gossett.
Slaves, Turkish and military chorus
will appear in next issue of the Rec
ord.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-10-07
ADVERTISED LETTERS

Advertised list for week ending
October 4th, 1915.
Mr.. George Brown,
Mr.. w. X. Smith.
The above if not called for will be
sent to the Dead Letter Office October
18th, 1915.
V. p. Cash,
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-10-07

Several knight Templars Of Alma
were in st. Johns Thursday and Fri
day taking in Field Day which is be-
ing held at that place.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1915-10-29
A Wedding Breakfast.

Serve a fruit cocktail for the first
course. This must be ice cold and the
fruit prepared long enough in advance
for the several fiavors to be well blend
ed. Follow this with creamed chicken
and mushrooms and potato and nut
croquettes, else chicken croquettes and
peas, with finger rolls, then tomato
salad with dressing and last the ice
cream, cake and coffee. Any light wine
will be suitable, If there is no objection
to its use Serve with chicken curse.
Shredded pineapple. grapefruit and
orange pulp make a delicious cocktail.
Prepare each separately and sweeten
to taste. Let stand on ice several
hours; then mix and let stand over
night on ice. Serve In sherbet glasses
with maraschino cherry on top Of each
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1915-10-29

Miss Winifred Holt, secretary of the
New York Association For the Blind,
writes from Paris, where she has gone
to establish with the help of French
military authorities permanent sur
roundings and occupations for soldiers
blinded by war:
1.-THE purposes of the committee are
to find the blind sufferers some of
whom are marooned in improvised hos
pitfalls, farmhouses or chateaux, and
many of whom are segregated in the
large hospitals or Red Cross stations.
1.-THE committee will send visitors
and teachers to these blind soldiers,
furnish them with entertainment
through reading, games, etc, and for
those physically able it will start the
task of putting eyes on their finger
tips and giving them light through
work
"We have found all the blind men in
the hospitals of Paris and some In their
homes. l estimate that there must be
from 5000 to 1000 blind soldiers in
this immediate neighborhood.
1--WE have begun teaching in the hos
pitfalls here and have among our pupils
two very interesting and grateful blind
officers who will make good teachers
and attractive agents for the Paris
Lighthouse when it is opened
1.-THE committee will seek to consider
the mems individual interests and abil-
tiles and as far as possible to train
them In trades and occupations for
which their blindness has temporarily
unified them or to find new openings
in which they may become wage earn
ers.
"When they have become proficient
1t Is hoped wherever possible to re-
turn them to their home surroundings
with the knowledge and tools to make
them self helpful. When this is not
practical 1t Is hoped to establish them
In %congeniai surroundings, where they
may again have a feeling of indie
pendence and well being. Without
prompt expert assistance 500 after
loss of sight the blind man is apt to
gence or to drift into an apathy from
which it Is difficult, If not impossible,
to rouse him later.
"The work is very heartrending, but
~unspeakably essential. We found a
blind soldier the other day who had not
left his room in the hospital since the
accident and was afraid to walk. After
we told him of Fawcett's wonderful
life the mar jumped up, looking a new
human being, and, to the amazement
Of his nurse and everybody else, strobe
forth, with his head lifted high, into
the corridor and walked up and down
with bis hands behind his back like
any other proud man. That is what
hope does for these people, who were
desperate until we brought them light.
Il wrote you last week of the young
officer who vas blind, had lost his arm
and had only two fingers remaining on
his right hand. He is doing wonder
fully and is full of hope and light. His
f1ancee from Corsica to see him
at the end of the week. / am to see
her before she has the shock of receiv-
ing what remains of her soldier, SC as
to prepare her to appreciate what life
may still hold for them both"
Miss Holt wrote that there should be
a corps of at least fifty teachers to cope
with the work and that funds were
badly needed for materials for work
and clothes. She hopes her American
friends will send her a million dollars.
II can use all of it and to good pur-
pose," she writes.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1915-10-29

If we desire the flowers of paradise
we must SOW the seeds.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1915-10-29
Warned.

May-Maud, dear, did you know that
the last Legislature passed a law pun
ishing kidnapping very severely? Maud
No. But what of it2 MAXWELL, If
you aren't careful Cholly Softleigh's
relatives may cause you trouble
Pittsburgh Press.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1915-10-29
Accurate Information,

"We had about the centurion IL sur
Bible class today. What's a cepSlrion,
pop?"
"a centurion, my son, is a Ian who
has lived to be a hundred years old.
I'm glad you take after me and like to
know things."-Baltimore American.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1915-10-29

Extract from a sentimental letter:
Last night I sat IN a gondola on Ven
ices grand canal, drinking it all In,
and life neve seemed so full before
London Mail.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1915-10-29
A PEEP INTO SPACE
Can the Finite Mind of Man
Measure the Universe?
THE LIMITS OF THE VISIBLE.

Science Says the Bounds of the Stellar
System Are Definable and That the
Universe Is as an Island of Stars In
an Infinite Ocean of Ether.