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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-03-25
FERRIS

Mr.. and Mrs. +. j. Swarthout visit
ed at lack Palmer's home in Rich
land Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ben Gorsuch spent
Sunday with Seth Woodland and fam
lily.
Mrs. Blanche Bridwell and daugh-
ter returned to their home in Mt.
Pleasant the last of last week after an
extended visit with her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. ID. +. Hare.
Lucy Johnson and Orlo Mack were
married Saturday
Word has been received that George
Bailey is at the point of death.
Mrs. M. l.. Thompson is with her
brother, George Bailey, helping to
care for him.
The young people were pleasantly
entertained at a party at the home
of Carl Seifried Friday night.
Otto Blair has his sugar bush open.
Remember the preaching services
at the church both morning and even
ing on Sunday. Also Christian En-
deavor. AS large an attendance as
possible is desired as Elder w. f.
Wheeler expects it to be his last Sun
day here.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-03-25
SOUTHEAST FERRIS

Miss Hazel Flint of Carson City is
spending a few days with friends and
relatives here.
Miss Bertha Baxter was entertain
ed this week by Mrs. Ethel Harri-
son.
Born-To. Mr.. and Mrs. Clayton
West, March 18th, baby boy.
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. NJ. Flint enter
tanned at dinner Sunday r. Holla-
baugh and family.
MIR. Allen Ramseyer, who has been
attending college at Fort Wayne, In
diana, is the guest of Miss Hazel
Flint.
Mesdames Emeline Osterhout and
Ella McCloskey returned from Fay
cite. Ohio, last Wednesday where they
have been visiting relatives.
The sale held by the Union Aid so
ciety, which was held at A. l.. Harri-
sons Friday evening, was well at
tended The proceeds Of the sale and
supper were about $25.
Miss Marie Kirker will return TO
her work at Carson City next week.
John Flint was a Carson caller on
Thursday.
Will Reds will move into the Eschel-
man house next week, where Mr..
Reds is to have employment of Frank
Hyde this summer.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-03-25
County Correspondence
ELM HALL

Mrs. c. A. Pratt visited Wesley
Parr and Vance Woodland in Alma Sat
urday and Sunday.
Mrs. Minnie Snowman returned on
Monday from a two weeks visit with
her sister i'm Detroit.
Virgo Ray went to Alma Tues
day.
The Misses Won Thurn and Williams,
Marion Conrad and Mrs. Ditto at
tended the meeting i'm the tabernacle
in Alma Sunday evening.
Miss Helen Williams of Riverdale
visited Miss Won Thurn Saturday and
Sunday.
Mrs. Fred Howe visited her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Van Leuvan, north
of Riverdale Friday and Saturday.
Will Pratt is repairing the house
north of Mr.. Winters, where he ex-
poets to move soon.
Pearl Sabin is moving into the house
where Will Pratt is living.
Mrs. Tillie Shaffer is quite sick.
Earl Winters and wife visited in
Riverdale Sunday.
Mrs. Fred Shaffer is much better.
Mrs. NJ. Sage is quite sick.
Mrs. Frank Dufort is sick with the
humps.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-03-25

the table. clasping each others hands.
I'm a different man. Jennie" said
Hawkins. I'm a different man. The
faith of God has come to me-"
How did you get It, Bill?" she asked
eagerly.
''They sent up boy for life. and he
was innocent" he told her. The boy
never done wrong thing. The cops
put 1t on him. But he never fiickered,
and he prayed every morning and
night. l helped him escape, and now
he wants me. I'm going to find him
and find out II he needs any more
help"
She pressed his hands in her own
when he paused.
II thought of our own boy who would
"a been his age" he went on. II got
to love him, he was that kind and gen
tie. He was always thinking OF his
own poor old mother. and she died
without seeing him after they sent him
up"
poor ladr'
Eyes. but he was brave one"
"And they gave you probation.
Bil?
Eyes, but only SOS they could follow
me and get the boy"
He suppressed a desire to rip out an
oath against his old enemies.
But how about you. Jennie?' he
asked.
81 have been working right along
| .l.o .nI \
/ would blow up. but somehow l got
my strength and pulled out all right
There was plenty OF men after me
when was still pretty. Bill. but been
true to you. old man. I been true TO
you, my Bill"
He patted her thin shoulders. One
OF his long arms was about her shout
der. She rested her head in its bend.
"You tired, Jennie?" he asked.
Yes, Bill"
You want to go homer
Yes. let's go home. / gotta place
ready for you"
His eyes glistened with love for the
woman who was again to be his help
meet.
III dIrdlO 10, Jennie. lie tOiu ueT
after a pause. '"The bulls been after
me all day"
when can you come. Bill?'
"Soon's l see the young man.
gotta reach him first and then III send
for you or come for you
as he far away"
Yes
How you going to get thereT
Work my way"
She loosened her waist and pulled
out roll of bills.
81 brought this for you. Bill" she
said. 81 know'd you would want
some. | got 5000 in the bank now and
there's $500"
He hesitated about taking the
money.
you gotta take it. Bill" she said.
ut will bring you back to me sooner
and you can pay 1t back in no time"
He took 800 OF the money.
Boston Ed" tapped on the door and
then poked in his face.
"How's the old folksT' he asked.
Continued Next Week.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-03-25
j. LEE POTTS.
Judge of Probate.
1873 T 4

HEARING OF CLAIMS-State of
Michigan. rhe Probate Court for the
County OF Gratiot.
At a session of said court. held at the
Probate Office III the village OF Ithaca in
said county, on the 18th day OF March,
1918.
Present, ]. Lee Potts Judge.
In the Matter of the Estate If Seth A.
Tubbs deceased, The above estate
having been admitted to Probate and
Hira {. Moore OF Alma, Michigan, ap-
pointed administrator thereof.
1t is ordered that four months from
this date be allowed for creditors TO pre-
sent their claims against said estate and
that such claims will be heard by said
court on Frida, the 10Th day of July,
next at ten O'Clock in the forenoon.
1t is further ordered that public notice
thereof be given by publication OF this
order for three successive weeks pre-
vious TO said day of hearing, in the lima
Record, a newspaper prin ted and circu.
lated I'm said county.
LEE POTTS
"a true copy Judge of Probate
BELLE JENNIE
1898 Clerk OF Probate
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-03-25
MAPLE GROVE SCHOOL NOTES

The seventh grade have Just cori-
pleted their history and now are re-
viewing.
Carl Wallen is out of school on ac-
count of a gathering in both ears.
Laurence Critics was visitor at
school Thursday.
Clifford Strait and parents attend
ed a shower given in honor of his
cousin, Mr.. and Mrs. Oral Mack, on
Wednesday evening.
There will be an entertainment Civ
en- at the school house Friday evening,
April second, for the purpose of get
ting an organ. Admission, Is cents.
Everybody come.
The sixth grade have completed
their language and are reviewing.
Loyal. Alvin and c. l.. Eggleston
and their parents, visited their grand
mother, Mrs. Charlie Eggleston.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-03-25
CITY ELECTION NOTICE

To the Electors Of the City of Alma,
Michigan:
Notice is hereby given that the an
nual city election for the city of Alma,
Michigan will be held on Monday.
April 3, 1915, from seven o'clock in the
forenoon Of same day, or as soon after
as may be, and until five o'clock in the
afternoon of same day, at the places
in the several wards hereinafter des-
ignated, at which election the follow
ing state, county and city officers are
to be elected:
For the City-Mayor, Clerk. Treas
urer, Justice of Peace full term) also
for each of the several wards, one Su-
pervisor, one alderman for two years.
one alderman for one year in the First
ward, and Constable. The places of
holding the election in the several
wards in said city are as follows:
First Ward--City hall.
Second Ward-Reading room, Horn
& Gibbs block.
Third Ward-West store room. Ar
cada block.
Fourth Ward-Edson, Moore & Co.
sample room.
Dated, Alma, Mich, March IS, 1915.
d. w. ADAMS, City Clerk.
ADV. 1902
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-03-25
KLEEs SCHOOL DISTRICT NO.

Helen Reid and Will Sherman ex-
pect TO write on the eighth grade ex-
aminations this spring.
The attendance has been small this
week on account Of sickness.
Floyd Conner entered the first read
CT this week.
Mrs. Merriam returned home last
week.
Mrs. Charles Reid has gone on an
extended visit to Detroit and Toledo.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-03-25

with a haze. Tears flowed down his
cheeks. His long arms were out
stretched.
"Jennier'
The woman, a slender, tired creature.
with the marks of years of physical
toll upon her. sobbed. She tried to
advance to the outstretched arms. but
her legs refused TO move.
Bill. At last. at lastv'
The words came from her brokenly
as the breast under her plain black
waist heaved convulsively. Her body
began to sway, and he sprang TO her
and took her I'm his arms.
When the joy of this world weary
couple, sadly mingled with grief. had
been spent they sat close together at
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-03-25
REPUBLICAN WARD CAUCUSES.

Republican Ward caucuses for the
City of Alma, Michisa will be held
on Friday, March %, 1915 at 1880
o'clock p. m. standard time at the
following places to-wit:
LIST Ward-City Hall.
2nd Ward-Reading Room, Horn
& Gibbs Block.
Ord Reading Room, Hotel
Arcadia.
4th Ward-Wright House Sample
Rooms.
For the purpose of nominating in
the several wards the following to-
wit:
Supervisors, Alderman for two
years; Alderman for one year in the
first ward and Constable, also for
thd purpose of electing ten (1O)
delegates in each ward to attend the
city convention to be held on Mon
day. March 20, 1915. at 1880 o'clock
p. m. at the said City Hall and the
transaction of such other business as
may come before the caucus.
By Order of Committee.
Dated Alma, Mich, March 8. 1915
Adv. 1879 2
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-03-25
School District No. ?, Bethany Twp

Report for the month ending March
-. 1915:
Number of days taught. 20.
Number Of pupils enrolled, II.
Grand total attendance, 219.
Average daily attendance, 1895.
Pupils receiving certificates for per-
feet attendance for the month were:
Rena McFarlane, third grade; Lloyd
Holton, third grade, and Alice Shook,
eighth grade.
LAURA NJ. GOSSETT, Teacher.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-03-25

J. NJ. Blakley, local representative
for the New York Mutual Life Insur-
ance Company, is spending the week
in Bad Axe.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1915-11-10
THAT WAS STATEMENT MADE
BY THE PREMIER OF
FRANCE.
WILL WIN VICTORY
There Will BE No Peace Talk in
Paris Until the Allied Troops
Have Won u Decisive
Victory.
By William Philip Simms, l'nited
Pres staff correspondent.

PARIS, Nov. 10.-''All this tall
about peace is misplaced
This statement was made b.
Premier BRAND today. He ad.
dressed group of newspaper cor
respondents to whom he granted
the first audience ever accorded b.
French cabinet officer. The gath
ering was similar to President
Wilson's Tuesday reception to cor
respondents. The American news
paper men were allowed to ask as
many questions as they liked and
the premier answered as many OF
them as possible,
"You may rest assured, he said
that France did not start the
peace rumors. Until our soldiers
fighting and dying in the trenches
have won decisive victory we can
not talk peace in Paris.
Such was the premier's answer to
a onerv by an American correspond
ent concerning the authenticity ol
rumors from Spain, America ano
other neutral countries.
The Balkan problem was not
discussed.
After several other questions had
been passed BRAND explained:
Perhaps | can talk more freely
later on. The government is of the
opinion that now is g time for deeds
ana not words,
The premier promised to use his
influence with the censor to permit
OF the prompt transmission of news
TO America. To another suggestion
he replied that he had conferred
with General Joffree. with reference
to obtaining permits for newspaper
representatives to visit the front, ad-
ding that he realized the newspaper
representatives stories were better
than the official communications.
France has nothing to hide from
anybody" he said. Only militar,
expediency has prevented complete
liberty in gathering news of the
war"
When it was pointed out that the
Germans gave to the world the news
of the Teutonic advance in the
Champagne. through the correspon
dents on the ground, before Franco
permitted any correspondents TO yisi'
the scene and describe the victory
tho premier promised to do his ut
rlost for the correspondents.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1915-11-10
the CABINET WILL
MEET next week
MILL RE THE FIRST SESSION
SINCE EARLY IN THE
SUMNER.
The International situation A. II
Has Lately Developed Is Ex-
pected to he Considered.

WASHINGTON. Nov. 10-Presi-
dent Wilson will call cabinet meet
ing next week to take up the work
preparatory to the opening of con-
gress. This will be the first cabinet
session since early in the summer.
The initial session will be devoted
to a resume OF the international sit
ration as it has developed during
the past few months. The president
is also expected to lay before the
cabinet notes on his coming message
to congress. The message has NO.
yet been started but the presiden.
has gone over many of the details
and made notes on various matters
to be considered.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1915-11-10
MALARIA PREVAILS n
EAsT TEXAS COUNTIES
DISEASE FOUND IN ONE HUM
DRIED COUNTIES ny GOvERN-
MENT INVESTIGATOR.
DIR. II. H. won Egsiorf Says Local
Organizations Will Re Foruned
to stamp Out Disease.

DALLAS. Texas. Nov. 10.-Dr. r..
H. Won Egdorf Of washington. Unit
ed States public health service sur-
gcon. in charge OF the governments
investigation into the causes and
types OF malaria fever. stated today
before the Southern Medical aseo-
ciction convention that he had found
the disease prevalent in ono hundred
East Texas counties. He told the
members of the Southern Medical
association that he plans to estab-
lish local organizations under state
and government cooperation to fight
melaria and black water fever. :
complication.
DR.. Won Egdorf is attending Tho
convention here in company with Or.
Rupert Blue. surgeon general Of the
United States public health service.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1915-11-10
AUTO STRIKES BUGGY
4 SHOOTING FOLLOWS
EUGENE BURLESON OF AUSTIN
IS IN A CRITICAL
CONDITION.
Was Shot Three Times as Result or
Quarrel Which Arose Over
The Collision - One
Man Arrested.

AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 1o.-Eugene
Burleson, 50, cousin Of Postmaster
General A. S. Burleson, is III criti-
cal condition rs the result OF three
bullet wounds received last night IN
a quarrel over a collision between
his buggy and an automobile.
Dr.. S. Taylor, cousin of Burie-
son. has been arrested. Burlesoh
and Taylor live at WebberVille. near
Austin. and the shooting occurred
on the road near that place Sherlll
Matthews stated that the shooting
resulted from a quarrel which arose
when Bruleson's buggy and Taylcr s
auto eollided in the darkness
Burleson received one bullet III
the abdomen. He is a farmer.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1915-11-10
GREECE AND BULGARIA
REACH IN AGREEMENT
ARRIVE AT UNDERSTANDING BY.
WHICH THE FORMER WILL
KEEP OUT OF WAR.
The Bulgarian Army Is to He De-
n'obilized ut the End OF the Ser
bian Campaign. II 10
Stated.

ATHENS. November l0.-The
newspapers announced today that
Greece and Bulgaria have reacEe~ /
complete agreement for Greece .o
keep out of the war. These accounts
say that the Bulgarian army will be
demobilized at the end OF the Ser
oian campaign and will not attemp;
to cross the Doiran-Gyevgeli line OF
enter Monastir. Should military op-
erations against Monastir become
necessary arrangements will be made
for Germany to conduct them with,
out Bulgarian participation.
Gyevgeli is the first Serbian town
north OF Serbo-Greek frontier and
Doiran Is five miles farther north
Both towns are on the Nish-S Salonica
railway. Monastir is in southwes,
Serbia and is eight miles from ths
serbo-Greek frontier.
The papers quoted diplomatic au-
thority for this Information.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1915-11-10
FIN LOSS OF LIFE
| N SINKING OF LINER

liner Ancona by an Austrian sub.
marine caused another serious sub.
marine issue to loom mp today.
The crucial question is whether
the Ancona was warned and was at.
tempting to escape and whether any
Americans were killed. There was a
disposition among diplomats to sus-
pend judgment until all the facts
have been received.
Ii is not doubted that II the An
coma was sunk under circumstances
similar to the sinking Of the Lusi-
tania this government will demand
"A disayowai by Austria, reparation
and pledge similar to that exact
ed of Germany regarding future at
tacks by submarines.
The fact that the .Ancona was not
carrying reservists or contraband, in
the opinion Of officials, aggray ated
the case. Another delicate question
is made possible by this incident
following so closely the recall OF
Ambassador Dunba. Resentment of
the recall Of Dumba in Vienna
might add to the difficulties of OBJ
tanning IA satisfactory settlement of
the case, it was pointed out.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1915-11-10
|(ONA SENT
|lTHE BOTTOM
l,,x VESSEL CARRYING 4:2
|sscxcERs TORPEDOED BY
,rsrRIAN SUBMARINE.
ny ARE INJURED
..,i.e Is Reported to Have Fir
,hout 100 shots at the Lin
= Before Launching the
Torpedo.

DyDOy. Nov. fO.-More than
hundred persons. mostly wom-
IA children. including possibly
! Americans. perished when
1talian liner Ancona was she'll
IA sunk BY a submarine flying
,ustriau colors oil the Tunisian
according to fIoyds' today.
i, q. Of the 1872 passengers
100 seamen are definitely ac-
ned for and many Of these are
bded.
bseIy following the news OF the
kuetion Of the Ancona came re-
from Madrid stating that two
nan submarines had been sunk
[the Mediterranean near the
fts Of Gibraltar by British cruis-
| is uncertain whether the An
! was attacked without warn
or was torpedoed and sunk
Z trying to escape. The fact, u
be message says, that the SUBJ
tne fired about 100 shots at the
bna. il is surnnised that the lat
|kas the case.
briyms we're landed today at a
lber OF points on the African
!. Many OF them were so badly
red they were Immediately
Fferred to hospitals.
|hether the submarine was OF
lrian nationality or was a Ger
vessel flying the Austrian flag
he subject CT much speculation.
y DeheNe IL was "a Heflnall
!, both because German t-boats
known TO be in the Metiiterran-
ant the attack was co-incident
The sinking of two such yes-
so soon after the Ancona was
rked.
flhce Cassano. the famous Ital-
'ainter, was among the Ancona's
engers. Ii is not known wheth-
e escaped. Rome advices indi-
That the heaviest loss OF life
y De among the immigrants on
ship.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1915-11-10
HEAD SEVERED
FROM THE BODY
:. A. MYERS DECAPITATED
WHEN HANGED At FORT
WORTH FOR MURDER.
4 GRUEs0ME Scene
Several Witnesses Of tise Execution
Painted as the Blood Spusted
in All Directjons--<'onvict-
ell cf Murder.

FORT WORTH. Ter. Nov. To-
C. a. Myers. who was hanged here
today mt ff:AO. WAS decapitated
when the trap was sprung.
The body dropped to tho floor and
the head dangIed Eruesomely before
the horrified gaze Of the witnesses.
Myers was led to the scafFOld ut
1850, strapped and the black cap
adjusted. The trap WAS sprung ten
minutes later. The body dropped
twelve feet and when II reached
the end Of the rope the head was
severed as clean as il II had been
cut of by a keen-edged sword.
Blood spurted in every direction
and formed little pools on the
floor. Several spectators tainted.
Myers was convicted Of killing
A. W. Montague. superintendent Of
Texas and Pacific terminals, last
January. He claimed to have shot
Montague because he believed the
latter was responsible for him los
ing his job at switchman.
Montague was shot without
warning as he was walking on the
platform where the passenger trains
stop at the union depot. After the
shooting 1t developed that lie and
Myers had had a difficulty prior to
the shooting. Myers was switch
man and was about so years old.
He had been discharged by Mon
tague on account of wreck in the
yards and claimed that Montague
had subsequently prevented him
from working as switchman for
other roads.
The Indictment of Myers for the
murder of Montague was followed
by long legal battle. He was con-
yicted and sentenced to death. His
case was taken to the Court Of
Criminal Appeals and affirmed and
on the day set for his execution in
July another appeal to the Court Of
Criminal Appeals resulted in an or
der for the execution to stop and
for the holding of trial to deter
mine whether the condemned man
was sane or insane. The jury in this
case decided that Myers was sane
and he was resentenced by Judge
Swayne. the date of the execution
being set for Wednesday,. NOy. 10.
1t was learned shortly after the
execution that Myers attempted sui
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1915-11-10
MARRIED GIRL UNDEn
Az ASSUMED NAAaR

DALLAS. Texas. Nodv. 1O.Guy
r. Coleman. private in the marine
corps at San Diego. CAL, has written
a letter to County Clerk Cullum ask
ing II his name could be changed n
q marriage license. He married
Miss Dora Mckay, a Dallas Girl.
April 80. 1913. under the name of
Ed A. Wade. He will be advised
to marry again under his right name.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1915-11-10
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eide early this morning by sevcrtnG
u vein in his wrist with . piece II
glass. The attempt WAS discovered
in time to prevent much loss Of
blood.
Prior to his death Myers talked
10 = priest and the latter sccompan-
led him to the scauoId. BEFORE the
black cap WAS adjusted Myers
thanked the attorneys and officers
for the many kindnesses shown
him.
AT the time J killed montague, y
he continued. ~ believe I was justi-
fed In doing 50. ! believe ~ now
while standing ON the galIows.''
He concluded by wishing all his
friends better .'lnck than have
had"
Immediately after the gruesome
termination Of the execution the
head'ess body was hurriesily rem0v-
ed and the spectators were ordered
to leave.
Myers. who was 90 years old,
showed an air Of almost levity dur
ing the various stages of Ills TRIAL.
When Judge Swayne re-sentenced
him he remarked:
'.WeiI. Judge, don't want any
fooling about ii this time. ! hate to
he kidded.'
Myers cell was directly In front
of the gallows. The large hemp
rope, intended to be used in the ex-
ecution and which had seen service
in a dozen other hangings, was be-
ing tested with 2O0-pound weight
il snapped to pieces.
The doomed man chuckle<l and
turned to prisoner with the re-
mark:
.'Well, l am glad that was today
instead Of tomorrow; 1t might have
broken my leg"
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1915-11-10
WILL THE WAR
END TOMORROW?

= BERLIN. Nov. 10.---Thc Eu-
= ropean war will end tomorrow,
= says a postcard from a German
= soldier in the Vosges. Ger
= manys last great war was In 4
= 1S70-1s71 Peace was con-
= cluded May 10. 1871. Add
. 1870 to 1871 and you get :541.
= Add the first two figures. 3 and
= Z, and you get 10. Add the
= last two and you get 5. mean
. ing 10-5-'71.
= This war has been in Z
= l914-1915. Add 1914 to Z
= 1915 and you get 1929 Add Z
= the first two figures and you
= get II. Add the last two and
= you get IL. meaning that q
= peace will come on 11-11.l5." Z