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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-10-14
GOOD SHOWING

There are people in Alma who are
not aware that Alma has an up-to-
date wholesale grocery store, and a
very few who know the business be-
ing done. Mr.. Redman started two
years ago in a small way, branching
out as his business demanded until
now he has fine business. In the
month of September, he handled one
car of salt, one car of soap, three
cars q sugar and fourteen cars of
peaches. His combined business
footed up to S17,OOOOO for the month.
In addition to his wholesale grocery
business he is buying and selling
farm products and next year will
build large farm produce ware
house and store room on the tracks
east of the Gratiot County Gas Com
pany's property on Superior Street
east. He now has two men on the
road selling goods.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-10-14
THE ARCADIA FARMERS CLUB

The October meeting of the Farm
ers' Club will be held at the pleasant
home of Mr. and Mrs. j. Bateman
vbree and one-haf miles south and
'cne-half mile west of Alma, on Thurs
day, the 2sth
The ladies are kindly requested to
prepare basket lunches as nothing
warm will be served but coffee. Also
bring folding tables and song books.
Visitors are always welcome. The
program will be as follows:
Opening song, by the Club,
Prayer, by Rev J. w. Priest,
Address of welcome, by j. Bateman,
Song, by Club,
Reading, by Mrs c. Hainline.
Recitation, by Mrs. n. Smith,
Reading, by Mrs. j. w. Priest,
Reading, by Mrs. Francis King,
Music, by G.. V. Wright,
Reading, by Mrs. J. Hughes,
Reading, by Mrs. +. H. Weese,
Music, by l.. Y. Irish,
Reading, by Mrs. j. Fink,
Recitation, by Dick Anderson,
Reading, by Mrs. A. Nestle,
Question box,
Closing song.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-10-14
OBITUARY

James B. Tubbs was born in Ontsr-
10 county, N. Y, June 9th, 1S4c
Moving to Worthwhile, Michigan with
his parents at the age of sixteen
years. He received his education at
Lapeer and taught school until the
war broke out. He enlisted as SER
geant in the first Michigan Cavalry,
Company G at Pontiac August 18th,
1861, served four years and six
months. On September 1st, 1869, he
was married at Bristol Center, n. Y,
to Emily Crandall. To this union
were born five children: Seth A., Hell
en- f., Mrs. l.. o. Ellison, Roy and
Harry, but two of whom are yet liv-
ing, Mrs. l.. o. Ellison of this place.
and Harry, who is on the farm west
Of Alma.
In 1873 Mr.. Tubbs returned TO
Michiagn and settled in Macomb Co.,
and in 1885 he came TO Alma and con-
Quoted a meat market for about twelve
years. They moved 20 the Tubbs farm
six miles west of Alma and resided
there until his death.
Mr.. Tubbs has been in very poor
health for the past six years, and died
October 5th. Funeral services were
held in the family residence October
7th at three o'clock in the afternoon.
He leaves to mourn his loss a widow,
two children, Mrs. l.. O. Ellison and
Harry, one sister, Mrs. NJ. A. Collins
of Ludington, and eight grand child
rem.
Mr.. Tubbs was the youngest of a
family Of ten children. He was a
good citizen and neighbor, kind,
loving husband and father, and was
highly respected by all who knew him.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-10-14
LYCEUM AND MUSICAL
COURSES AMALCAMATE

tickets and thousands are often turned
away Mr.. Conwell has been in the
lecture field fifty-one years and has
delivered nearly nine thousand lee
lures. He was the intimate associate
of Cough, Beecher, Holmes, Longfel-
low, Emerson, Whittier, Wendell Phil
lips. Grant and Garfield His lecture
Acres of Diamonds" which he will
deliver in Alma, has become a classic.
If the box Office receipts for this single
lecture had been invested at ) per cent
they would have amounted to over
S4,O00,000.00 today. All this money
has been directly used for helping
young people to a higher plane and
more useful sphere of life.
(O. Frances Ingram, Prima Don
ma Contralto, Chicago and Montreal
Grand Opera Companies. No contraI-
to of recent years has made such
phenomenal success as has Frances
Ingram. Gifted with one of the most
beautiful contralto voices extant, and
with personality charming and mag
net'c, she has made fo- herc,lf a firm
place in ne q ectionl of American
i-,,.s4c lc ers. She is to open the
Grand Opera season in Chicago the
week following her appearance in
Alma. There she will sing in"Giocon-
da" with Emmy Destinn, the eminent
soprano of the New York Metropolitan
Grand Opera Company. She appears
IN Detroit this winter on the same
course with Miseba Elman and GeraI
dine Farrar. Her voice is full toned.
deep, richly colored, yet transparent
and flexible beyond most such voices.
There is in her voice perfect even
ness and smoothness and it is capable
of many lustrous colors and extra
ordinary dramatic fire.
The entire course of seven numbers
will be sold for the usual price. Tick
cts are on sale at both corner drug
stores, both banks, and with several
1t is hoped that Alma
will take pride in making this "ban-
ner' year for the Lyceum Course to
the end that our little city may be a
better and more wholesome place in
which to live and labor.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-10-14
WALTER MOSHER DEAD

Walter NJ. Mosher, a former res
ident of Alma, was found dead in his
chair by his wife at Saranac. October
9th. Mr.. Mosher was managing
general store at Saranac for +. ID.
Collar of Ionia. His wife, who was
assisting him in the store, upon re-
turning from dinner, found him, hav-
ing been dead but few minutes.
The'caus of his death was rheuma-
tism of the heart. He had been poor
ly for some time. He leaves a wild
ow, one daughter, a mother and one
sister.
The remains were brought to Alma
and the funeral was held at the home
of Harry Walstow Sunday last, at
three o'clock. Interment was made
in Riverside cemetery, Services
were conducted by Rev. j. w. Priest.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-10-14
DIRECTORS BUY
ELWELL BANK
Officials of First State Bank
of Alma Purchase Elwell
Banking Business
HAS HAD PROSPEROUS TRADE
Paul c. Colister Will Continue As
Cashier for New Firm. Is Well
and Favorably Known

On October 9th, after making a
thorough examination of all re-
sources and liabilities of the Bank of
Elwell, which has been owned and
operated as private bank by Slo-
cum, Ealy & Hudson for the last four
years, directors of the First State
Bank of Alma purchased all the re-
sources and have assumed all the LA
bilities of this private bank.
Since the date the private bank was
established in November, 1911. the
institution has had the support and
hearty cooperation of the business
men and citizens of the entire com
munity and has grown and prospercd
in surprising way
The retiring firm in disposing Of
this business to the First State Bank.
which is so well and favorably known
in the community and whose business
ability and financial standing is un-
questioned, express their confidence in
the fact that their successors will re-
ceive the same cordial and generous
treatment and liberal patronage that
has been given the old firm and wish
for the progressive littlep village Of
Elwell and all of its interests. contin
ued prosperity.
The village of Elwell has the rep
utation of buying more farm products
and selling more general merchandise
than any other village of its size in
Central Michigan. Its business men
are loyal bunch of boosters and are
always hustling for business.
AT formal opening on Saturday
afternoon and evening, many of the
patrons of the bank expressed very
favorable opinions of the change in
ownership and will appreciate the ad-
vantages of having the Bank of Ell
we'll connected with an old, safe, reli
able State Bank with whom they are
so favorably acquainted.
The cashier. Paul G.. ColHster. who
mas served the Old hrm so efficiently,
and who is so we'll and favorably
known in the community, will con
tinue his services as cashier with the
new bank.
Officers of the First State Bank re-
port that they find on careful exam
ination that the Bank of Elwell has
had a good substantial growth and is
IN very prosperous condition.
As soon as the legal organization
can be effected the directors of the
bank will appoint a manager and an
auditor who will keep in close touch
with all the details of the business.
and will endeavor to furnish the vii
lage and the surrounding community
with the convenience of a well organ
lied bank as is enjoyed by the larger
towns of the county.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-10-14
RECEPTION GIVEN TO REV
BROWNLOW AND FAMILY

On Tuesday evening the members
and friends of the NJ. f. Church gave
reception to Rev. T. G.. r. Brownlow
and family, welcoming them back for
the third year.
The church was tastily decorated
with autumn boughs and large Amer
. lean Gags.
After an interesting program of
music and cordial greeting and best
wishes by the heads of the different
departments, each of which the writ
er should like to make special men
ton, but for lack of space.
Yet for it's unifying tone and
statement of facts concerning the
church, we cannot forbear Civ
ing the concluding remarks of rep
rcec9S 9Sat.ve oc the official board.
which was as follows, ITO our pastor
and family, We say Welcome.
There is q proverb which is as fol-
lows, "He who brings is welcome. -
You always bring something whole
some. We never feel like apologiz-
ing for the thoroughly true or ortho-
doX exposition of the Holy Scriptures
when you are in the pulpit.
And if you will parden me a few
words in the first person singular.
allow me to say, after hearing your
sermon Sunday on Right Thinking or
True Belief could not help saying
God Bless Brother Brownlow; God
bless the Bishop and Conference that
sent him here; and especially, God
bless his dear old mother, who has
been permitted to bring such hoy
into the world.
Now, speaking for the whole
church, we say, Welcome, thou our
pastor, chosen of the Lord to be our
undershepherd, welcome to the new
conference year. While the mechan-
ism of the church has brought you to
us, still we believe it is of divine or
dering.
We receive you, that thou contest
in the name of the Lord, as our shep
herd, teacher, leader, and friend.
Our very homes, hearts and lives
are open to you. We are going to
trust you. We shall gather on Sun
days to hear you interpret the Word
Of God. We shall look to you then
for instruction. Inspiration. comfort.
and help. We know your sincerity.
your passion for Christlike desire to
serve. We know that you come to
US with the one great purpose to do
us good. The children of our church
will respect and revere you.
And in return they will be blessed
and engendered by you.
Our family alter will welcome YOU.
Welcome thou cur pastor. and may
God grant us Heavens appreciation
this new conference year.
After which Rev. Brownlow re-
sponded in few well chosen re-
marks to all that had been said.
Following this, light refreshments
were served by the ladies of the
church.
Contributed
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-10-14
NEW SHOE FIRM

On account of the rapidly increasing
business, A. r. Smith was forced to
have more help in his. shoe store, con-
sequently he sold half interest to
Bruce +. Failing.
Bruce understands shoe trade, hav-
ing had several years experience in
the business. With his sunny smile
and his large acquaintance he will
make valuable addition to the hrm.
The new firm is located at the old
stand, first door west of the postoffice,
where you will always find the latest
and most up-to-date wear in Mems.
Women's, and Children's shoes.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-10-14
NEW ICE COMPANY

W. II. Miner & Son, the hustling
cafe firm, have branched out into
another business. They have pur-
chased lands on W. Mechanic Street
fronting on Pine River and will con-
struct an up-to-date ice house thirty
five by one hundred feet. They have
secured the services of Dolph Peck,
who will have charge of the house
and delivering. They will adopt
many new sanitary improvements,
giving Alma strictly clean washed
ice.
With their staple business expert
ence and their courteous manner,
they are assured of success in their
new venture.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-10-14
COHENS SOLD OUT

On Friday last j. Mcdonald & Son
of Vassar purchased the Clothing
stock of Cohen Bros. on Superior St.
The new firm is packing the goods
and are moving it to Vassar. Cohen
brothers will visit friends at Elmira
and Rochester, N. Y, for ten days
when they will return to Alma and
make arrangements for a new build
ing and put in a new up-to-date cloth
ing stock. Alma people regretted
Cohen Bros. going out of business, but
are pleased to know that they intend
starting up again in the near future.
The boys are both enterprising, con
genial gentlemen and always ready TO
do their share to advance the best in
terests of Alma.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-10-14
OPENS HOME GAMES
Play Strong Hillsdale Team on Davis
Field Saturday Afternoon.

Alma College plays the first home
game of the season on Davis Field
Saturday when she meets the Hills
da.e College eleven.
- promises to be one of the best
If not the best game in intercollegiate
circles this year. Last week Hillsdale
defeated the Western State Normal
cam of Kalamazoo by decisive score
while Alma was showing her ability
by scoring against the VI. A. c. team.
Alma is expecting the fight of her
life but has every confidence of vic
tory.
Alma's lineup will be:
Spinney, left end,
French, left tackle,
Notestein or Gels, left guard,
MacAuley. center,
Miller, right guard,
Johnston, right tackle,
Richards, right end,
N. Smith, left half,
Hyde or Fitch, full,
Barnard, right half.
NJ. Smith, Hilbert, Robinson. quar-
ter
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-10-14
RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT

Whereas, in the dispensation of AN
all wise Providence, death has again
entered the Elwell lodge and removed
one of the brothers, Korah FooISes.
Therefore be it,
Resolved by the members of the
order, that we do lament his death.
and that the benediction of his MEM
ory may ever be an inspiration TO us
who mourn his loss to do more for
the welfare of humanity, and that a
copy of these resolutions be sent to
the bereaved family.
A. E. Miller,
f. f. French,
A. c. Collister-
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-10-14
AUTO INJURY

Miner Downing, gentleman of
about 60 years, was struck by an auto
mobile on the street Saturday night.
He suffered a bad shaking up and a
slight scalp wound. He was taken to
the Brainerd Hospital, where his
wounds were dressed. He was dis
enlarged on Sunday. Itis not antici-
pated he will suffer any permanent
effects from the accident.
effects from the accident.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-10-14
BONDSMEN MAKE GOOD

The bondsmen for the company
who put in the brick pavement on
Superior Street have instructed the
city authorities to repair all paving
at their expense. Chas. Williams
will do the work and will commence
as soon as material can be had. The
contractors who put in the concrete
paving have expressed their willing
ness to make this good and will un-
doubtedly get at the work Of repair
ing yet this fall
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-10-14
ALMA HIGH LOSES TO LANSING

Lansing High School turned the
tables on Alma High Saturday and
took revenge for the 90 defeat they
were given at Alma year ago. Alma
was outweighed twenty pounds to the
man and yet were able to hold the
capitol city athletes to score of
$40. Alma out played their heavier
opponents in the second and third
periods, but Merrill of Lansing was
very skillful in placing his forward
passes in the first and last periods. A
feature of the game was the touch
down from the kick off by Lansing's
quarter
Tho l;parr.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-10-14
A 1916 Model Ford Touring
Car Value $40 To Be
Given Away
THREE GRAND PRIZES GIVEN
Campaign Open to Everyone of Good
Character, But Employees of This
Paper Will Not Be Allowed
To Compete

'Tis said that once in a blue moon
something really important comes to
pass in every community. We don
know whether this is the blue moon
season, but we do know that some
thing really important is going to
happen.
Such an offer as we are making in
this issue is phenomenal for com
munity of this size, but when we do
a thing we want to do it right, so we
are making this offer which we claim
is out of the ordinary.
We will give three prizes, as fol-
lows: A 1916 Model Ford Touring
Car, purchased of c. NJ. Johnson Of
Alma, valued at $4,000, as first
prize; a $4,000 Gearhart Piano, pur-
chased of the Sawkins Piano Co., as
second prize; $500 diamond ring,
purchased of A. b Scattergood, as
third prize.
These will be awarded in first, sec
ond and third prizes at the expira-
tion of this offer, which will be ap-
proximately eight weeks.
Understand when we say awarded
we mean absolutely free. All we ask
is your spare time.
These prizes will be given to the
ambitious men and women of this
community who can recognize good
thing when they see it. The automo-
bile will be given to the one having
the largest number of votes at the
close of this offer. The piano to the
one having the second largest number
of votes and the diamond ring to the
one having the third. Votes may be
secured as briefly explained in our
display advertisement in this issue.
If more detailed information is de-
sired it can be had by calling at the
Record Office, by phoning or writing.
About the Auto
Most everyone knows about the ex-
cellent qualities of the Ford car. They
also know that it is noted for its low
upkeep cost and small consumption
of gasoline.
Now besides the grand prizes to be
awarded at the finish of this campaign
we are going to give cash commits
sion of ten per cent to every contest
ant who works until the finish and
makes a report each week and fails
to win a prize. We believe this is
going the limit in generosity and at
any rate this proposition prevents
any one from losing out
Watch for details of the PROPOSE
ton. Don't wait for some of your
friends to nominate you, send in your
name today.
Every one of good character, wheth-
er man, woman or child, will be eligi-
Die TO enter this campaign, with the
exception of employees or near rela-
tives of employees of the Record. If
you are not interested yourself, NOM
mate some friend you would like to
see win.
A word about the way votes will be
issued may be of interest. Votes will
be issued only on subscription to the
Record, and on the free coupons which
will appear for a short time in the
Record.
For further information read the
ad on another page of this issue, or
call the Contest Manager at the Rec
ord Office
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-10-14
CARD. OF THANKS

1t is with deep gratitude that we
wish to thank the friends and neigh
bors for the many kindnesses and the
sympathy which was shown to us
during our recent bereavement. II is
deeply appreciated. And to Rev j.
W. Priest for his words of kindness
and consolation. Also to the singers
and those who gave the beautiful
flowers.
Mrs. Walter Mosher,
Mrs. Melissa Mosher,
Mrs. Marguerite Davis,
Harry Walstow and family.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-10-14
ADVERTISED LETTERS

Advertised list for the week ending
October 11th, 1915.
Mrs. Ella II. Hornig
Mr.. Chas. Misman,
Mr.. Bob Richards,
Mr.. Art Steele,
Mr.. +. ID. Ward.
The above if not called for will be
sent to the Dead Letter Office Octo-
Der 25th, 1915.
V. p. Cash, Postmaster
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-10-14

a knight for a Prince under the
auspices OF the st. Johns Episcopal
Church, directed by Charles Button.
will be one of the finest and best COS
TUNED plays ever given by local talent
in Alma. The principal parts are
taken by people of wei known ability.
Don't forget the date, Friday, Octo-
Der 18th.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-10-14

Summary:
Referee, Stabler; Umpire Chaddock;
Field Judge, Hoague; Lineman, Har-
vey.
Touchdowns: Hicks two, Merrill one,
Gunnison, Miller. Touchback, Lansing
Goal kicks, Miller five in FIVE. Quar-
ters fifteen minutes.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-10-14

The Alma Art Club will meet with
Mrs. Rockwell, 424 w. Center Street,
Wednesday, October Goth. Roll call.
fPlays and Their Players Maga-
zine Articles one and two.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-10-14

DIR. A. F. Bruske of Holland, for
merly of this place, was an Alma cal
Ter Tuesday.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-11-07
Turkish Attacks Repulsed

London Nov. 6.-The Turkish force
in the Dardanelles took the offensive
on Nov 4, and made four attacks on
the positions of the entente allies. All
these attacks were repulsed, it is an
nounced in an official statement is
sued here today.
THE official statement announcing
the repulse of the Turkish attacks,
says:
Between $3.50 and $3.50 p. m. on the
night of the 4th inst, the Turks at
tackled four times against our extreme
right at Anzac The enemy advanced
with filled handbags and built small
barricades. On each occasion, how
ever, they were repulsed with bomb
and rifle fire and by II p. m. all was
quiet
Although during this attack there
was considerable firing and demon
strations by the enemy against differ
ent positions of our line no other at
tack was attempted. Our casualties
were very light"
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-11-07
'ARDMORE IDEA
|SPROV|NC To
Be A WINNER
JUST SETTLEMENT OF CLAIMS
by ARBITRATION AND NOT LlTI-
CATION WILL COST LEGAL PRO-
FESSIoN MANY CASES.

DO you think that better way
could have been devised to bring about
a settlement between the Santa Fe
railroad company and the citizens of
the city who suffered property loss
and personal injuries as result Of
the recent explosion" is the question
asked of strangers who marvel at the
way people have been paid for those
| losses since the explosion occurred
less than two months ago
"Ihe Ardmore Idea" as 1t has been
termed by the press abroad, seems TO
have hit upon happy solution of
| bringing about settlements between
individuals and big corporations.
Up to date, the Santa Fe claim
agents in this city have paid out near
ly one half million dollars, and before
they are through, will have passed the
the million mark, as some of the big
gest property losses are yet to be
passed upon. So far the claim agents
and individuals have agreed upon the
terms of settlement and they believe
that every case will be settled finally
without litigation. Some differences
of opinion have arisen as would in
any ordinary transaction, but the cit
liens committee who have the last
word, come TO the rescue and either
bring about compromise between the
claimant and the railroad company or
set their own figures which under the
terms OF the agreement entered into
between the committee and the rail
road company must be adhered to by
company and claimant alike. SO far
the committee has not been called up
one to act In any of the 100 claims set
tied. and they believe that they will
not be called upon to settle any diff
ferences that may arise.
'The Ardmore Idea has certainly
established precedent In railroad his
tory and of the most favorable nature.
When a company feels disposed to
act fair, as the Santa Fe did, and n
committee of representative citizens
Is selected, acceptable to the company
without comment or suggestion, who
have the last word in all matters, both
parties are more liable to get exact
justice than they would In any court
of justice on earth, at any rate, the
railroad company and the citizens of
this city feel that way about the mat
ter, and as they have a practical de-
monstration of its innermost workings,
they are better prepared to Judge than
a mere theorist.