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Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1915-10-28
CREW is SAFE.

Montreal Oct. 27.-The Canadian
Steamship Co received word Of the
safe landing of the crew of the tor
pedoed steamship Donaconna. The
ship was former lake boat, and was
carrying iron ore hen sunk near
Falmouth
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1915-10-28
SINK GERMAN BOATS.

Petrograd, Oct. 27.--British sub
marines have sunk four more German
steamers in ',le Baltic. This an.
nouncement is made in the Russian
statement issued tonight.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1915-10-28

HarvardGets
$125,O-OO
From J. Hill

Cambridge, Mass, Oct. 27.-Gifts to
Harvard university amounting to
$4,000 including one by James j.
Hill of $l25,000, were announced to-
day at meeting of the President and
the fellows. Mr.. Hills gift will be
added to the ]. J. Hill professorship
of transportation, recently establish
ed.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1915-10-28
SINK NORWEGIAN CRAFT.

London, Oct. 27.-Lloyd announces
that the Norwegian steamer Selma Of
7S7 tons net has been sunk. Two
members of the crew were picked up.
Nineteen o.aers are believed to have
been drowned.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1915-10-28
SHOOT PRIEST.

Paris, Oct. 27.-The correspondent
at Hazebrouck, France. of the Hava-
as News agency sends the following:
"It is learned that NJ. Foulon, a
priest of Stanton. near Rouliers, who
received an order from German SOL
diers to deliver French soldiers sup
posed to have been concealed in his
presbyetry, was shot before he could
lContinued on Page TWo,l
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1915-10-28
'T'Iv - <As I'VE HOO<1Ds = r
President City Commission.
G.. l.. PRICE,

4N75tHI Secretary Commercial Club.
. IT, is probable that owing to other
engagements the secretary will not
be able to- stop off here, but he will
undoubtedly be glad to make short
address during the short interval the
train stops. and an effort viii be
made to have the train held ten or fif.
teen minutes extra.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1915-10-28
INVITE N 'ADOO TO
STOP OFF HERE
Commercial p Club and City Of
ficials Wire 1nvi-
tation

Hon. William G. McAdoo, secretary
of the treasury. will be going through
Bismarck on Friday morning on NO.
4, arriving at 1910. Secretary Nc
Adoo is accompanied by his wife, who
is the daughter of President Wilson.
In the party is also Assistant Secre.
tary OF the Treasury Byron G. New
ton and Secretary McAdoo's private
secretary.
Arrangements are under way to
meet the party Of the secretary upon
the arrival OF No. 4, and if possible
he will be induced to stop over and
be the guest Of the city for few
hours. s..s--.
President Lucas of the city commits
sion and Secretary Price of the Com
mercial club joined in extending to
the secretary and party an invitation
to stop over. They have wired him
as follows: yss
Hon. William G. McAdoo,
Secretary Of the Treasury,
Care Conductor N. P. Train No. 4,
Missoula, Montana;t.tajY9 f
Bismarck; the Capital City Of North
Dakota. extends to yourself and party
q very cordial invitation to be our
guest Friday morning on. your arrival
here..p I'VE, shall be delighted if you
can remain with us d even for few
hours. Kindly answer ta1as5s sfiI Il
~. w ITECAS sgs,i =,
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1915-10-28

CONTINUED on Page TWo.)
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-12-16
AUTO ACCIDENT.

On Monday last Walter and Will
Caple of Clare, both sons of j. S.
Caple of this place left for Jackson to
bring back a new Jackson touring
car. After their purchase they started
for home with a demonstrator by the
name of Huntley. from the factory who
was driving them through. When
crossing a street car track at Mason
their car was struck by a NJ. u. t
Traction car, completely demolishing
the car and severely injuring the
driver. Mr.. Huntly. Will Caple was
badly cut about the head and face
but nothing serious while Walter STOOD
the test without an apparant injury
Medical aid and a nurse was secured
and at last reports all are doing
nicely.
The accident occurred at a stree
crossing, where the railroad tracks
were obstructed from view by
lumber yard The interurban wa
running at a high rate of speed. Tn
automobile was a complete wreck
: This is the third accident at this cross
ing in recent months.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-12-16
Save Time and Get Real
Bargains by Reading
Alma Record Ads
BE An INTELLIGENT BUYER
Everycne Vino Can Should Make
As Many Happy> As Possible
Showing The True Holi-
day opirc.

This IS the time of the year when
every person, VINO has dollar 70
sEead. s thlnAilg O. buying some
thing that VIII make some member OF
ms own family, some friend, or de
serving poor person OF family happy
The merry yuletlde season is fast APP
preaching and the nearer 1t gets here,
the more anxious the average person
becomes about what gifts to make.
For number OF years past the
newspapers OF the country nave been
urging people to do their Christmas
shopping early, thereby avoiding the
great rush for gifts which IS bound
to come the last few days before
Christmas. This is beginning TO have
its effect. Most OF the merchants
have sold more goods to be used as
gifts than they have sold this early
in former years. They commenced
their advertising campaign earlier
and are getting results.
This weeks Record is filled with
advertisements which will help our
readers TO pick out what they want.
1t will be well worth the time Of every
prospective purchaser to carefully
read every one of them. Everyone,
who can, should give. But every Civ
er should be careful, intelligent buy
er. To be a careful, intelligent buy
er, one must be reader of the ad-
vertisements.
By advertising their stocks, the bus
mess men not only show that they are
well prepared to take care OF the de-
mands which will be made upon them
for Christmas presents, but they show
that they welcome your business and
are pleased to have you come in and
look over what they have TO sell. The
man who advertises has confidence in
his goods.
BE sure and read every advertise
ment this week, if you W At your
Christmas shopping made easy Try
it and tell us ii it doesn't pay
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-12-16
SUDDEN DEATH.

Mrs. Elizabeth Stickrod, one of
Arcada's most respected citizens pass
ed away at her home northeast Of
Alma last Friday night. She retired
at the usual hour, apparently IN the
best of health and died Immediately
giving but a moments notice.
Deceased was born at Crowfords-
vile, Ind, resided there some years
when she was united in marriage to
W. T. Stickrod, at which time they
took up their residence in Champaign
count. H., where they resided n
years In 1910 they moved tc Alma
and located on the Perkins farm IN
Arcadia township. Mr.. Stckrod
passed away in 1913. To this union
there were six children: Richard H..
Thos. j., Mrs. Louis Hedrick and Mrs
Emma Pough of this county and w
Frank Of North Dakota and Mrs
Elmer Ham of Rensselaer,, Ind, all OF
which were present at the funeral.
Mrs. Stickrod was a devoted christian
woman having united with the Baptist
church 81 years ago. She was WON
an of beautiful character, a lovinf
wife and mother. Funeral services
we're held at the farm residence Tues
day afternoon, conducted by Kew: )
w. Priest Of the Baptist church. Sh'
was buried at Riverside cemetery b!
the side Of her husband.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-12-16
ORATORY AND DEBATING IN
THE HIGH SCHOOL

A most excellent scheme has been
devised by the faculty OF the
high school whereby more interest
must be devoted 10 oratory and de
batting. Every Junior and Senior are
compelled to write and deliver an ora
ton before his English class. From
The best of these selected by the teach
er a number of about 10 are called
upon TO enter preliminary contest TO
be held in January. A number VIII
be chosen from these to compete In q
final contest to determine whose shall
represent the school in the sub-district
contest.
A similar plan has been adopted
with the Freshmen and Sophomores
who must furnish a representative for
the defamation contest which is held
in connection with the oratorical
Each Freshman and Sophomore hav-
ing to learn and deliver defamation
In regard to debating the first IN
terest was shown when officers OF the
debating league were elected last tal
who are as follows:
President-Haner,
Vice president-Highheld
Secretary-Sharrar,
Treasurer-Rogers.
Critic-Balch.
Preparation is now being made tt
arrange for triangular debat will
Ionia and Big Rapids. More interes
is being shown in this lone than IL
previous years which means prepara
tion of future generations to answe
the call for orators and statesmen in
stead of soldiers.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-12-16
AUTO LICENSES UP TO s27.25
Ford Car Tax to be $o.25-
Peerless Highest, Others
According to Power.

Michigan's official automobile blue
book" the most portentious work OF
its kind in the country, was Issued
recently.
II is intended as an aid for Michigan
auto owners in figuring out their
license fees for next year. 1t contains
the horse power rating and the weight
OF 1850 typs of automobiles. Some OF
them date back to 1900, but the major
ity of them were built within the last
three or four years. The data runs
away back, as there are many second
hand cars i'm use in Michigan
The figures are given by so manu-
facturers, Of whom II quote on gaso-
line cars exclusively and three on
electrics. The heaviest car on which
actual figures are given is the Amer
lean Mercedes. These are SAID TO
weigh 74s8 pounds each. the 1918
Armleder is quoted at 5000 pounds
while the Thomas and the LOcOmobile
quote 5000 pounds.
The highest horse power quoted IS
the 1914 Peerless, go h. D., with q
weight of 1900 pounds. Owners OF
this car will pay the highest fee,
S27.25.
Some of the 1916 models will re-
quire the following license fees: Alb
bott, Sl6 Auburn, S12.75; Austin.
s21; Buick, S1725; Cadillac, SLIP;
Chalmers, $3.50; Chevrolet, Sl1;
Haynes, S14.75; Hudson, Sl4.50; Hup-
mobile, S12.25; Jackson, $ll; Lozir
$3.50; Maxwell -Brispatch. Sl4.75i
Ford 1925; Grant, S11; Maxwell
Bristoe, $40; McFarlin, $40; Metz
S1O76; Mitchell, $1425; Oakland
| S9.75; Oldsmobile, $40; Overland
$1325; Paige. S15.25; REQ, S13.76i
Saxon, Stops; Scripps- Booth, S8i
Studebaker, Si2.5O; Stutz, S16.25i
Velie, S12.75.
So far this year 6I50 motorcycles
have been resigstered at the secretary
of states office and 6455 chauffeurs
licenses have been issued to 566 deal
ers and manufactures. The total re
ceipts so far in 1915 reach 1870, $4,000
while the total receipts of 1914 were
S254 1892. 1t is expected that mex
year the receipts will reach the ST.,
100000 mark. Half Of this will e
back 10 the counties.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-12-16
PETITION FOR SPEEDWAY.

We, the undersigned residents OF
State street, hereby petition the Hon
Mayor and Common Council Of the
City of Alma, to allow State street
to be used as a speedway from
o'clock till clock p. m. each Thurs
day during the winter months
(Signed)
+. Brearly.
f. A. Gill.
+. H. Rowland
w. Alex Drummer.
Francis King.
ID. l.. Johnson.
+. A. Bagley.
+. l.. Smith.
+. II. Doane.
n. c. Moore.
+. T. Lamb.
G. +. Brown.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-12-16
TRI-STATE PICKLE MEN MEET.

The annual meeting of the Tri-
State Pickle Mems association COM
prising the states of Michigan, Indiana
and Wisconsin, met in regular session
at the Wright House, Monday, Dec.
9th, continuing until Thursday The
meetings were presided over by A. u.
Dewey of Alma, chairman; Mr.. Carve
link, of Wisconsin acted as secretary.
On Monday night smoker was one of
the enjoyable features. Two and
three sessions were held each day.
Addresses and discussions connected
with the Pickle business. The meet
ing was one of the most profitable
ever held by the association and all
of the visiting members pronounce
Alma as the banner place to hold 1t
They were all of one mind as to the
ability of Messers Dickerson, Rink and
Dewey to entertain their friends and
pronounce them past masters.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-12-16
ARSOLUTELyaTHE LARGEST VOTE
OFFER4THAT WILL Be MADE
12s 600 Extra Every $25 Turned IN on ouoscP
ton From Thursday, Dec. 10th, to,and
Including Wednesday, Dec. 22nd
THRU RAsE RUNS HAVE NEVER YET RAISED A PENNAN7
Perseverance and Will Accomplish the End You Are Ai'ei ~
Home and Score. Keep Working Until You Hear the
Umpire Call ScOrngs Away Counts

Day by day the pace grows faster' fs..S,.
and faster. 1t is now matter OF only
a few days before someone VIII De lhe
nrond owner of the Ford touring car.
The biggest week in the contest is
now at hand. its the week you all have
been looking for, so grasp the op-
nortunitv while it is here Make use
of all your time this week, don't let
anv one day slip by without accom-
plishing a certain amount OF work
Time to come is not here yet and time
that has passed will not come again.
so the only time you are sure ol Is
now. Remember what we SAID last
week. don't die on third, much as IL
means TO have advanced that tar.
Nothing definite has been accomplish
ed bv it for they don't mark three
ouarfer scores on the score board.
Third base is the last little station on
the way home, and the idea rs to get
away from it and score. Now what
are YOU going to do in order to score
In other words what are you going TO
do to win the Ford touring car that
The Record will award Friday, Dec
31st. Are you going to wait Tor some
tbino to turn up? Don't, because
nOtnlnR WOIiH WHlic iielo NfNi- sNN-'
complished i'm that way. The only
sure way is to hustle. Make your
time count while it is here. Postpone
thinking of your luck, it don't get you
anything and the only place. you wil
find sympathy is in the dictionary
Your one object now is to reach nome
and score. map out your campaign
each day and then carry it out. KeeT
on working until you hear the umpire
call "safe." That is the story of sue
cess in all lines of life. Scoring only
counts.
Extra Vote Offer.
Beginning Thursday, Dec. 10, ant
including Wednesday, Dec p. we WI
offer 125,000 extra votes on every W
turned in on subscriptions; $50 Wi
count 250,000 extra votes; S1OO vii
count 100000 extra votes; 5000 vii
give you 100000 extra votes and 81
on. Hustle every day and set you
mark at one million extra votes.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-12-16
EXCELLENT LECTURE.

A real lecture by a real Chinaman
was heard in the opera house on Tues
day evening when Ng foon Chew
gave his lecture dealing with China,
her policy, conditions, and her future
outlook.
The lecturer spoke from real and
earnest conviction whether in ac-
cordance with the hearers beliefs or
not but his reasons were so plainly
stated that none could take any stand
but one of sympathy.
a most pleasing and greatful tn
butte was paid to the An erican people
and their missionaries as the lecturer
said that It was they who taught the
Chinese the new ideals of life. liberty
and a pursuit Of happiness which re-
suited in their governmental affairs
and political customs.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-12-16
HORSE RACES.

A move is on foot by some of our
citizens to have State street set aside
as a speedway on Thursday of each
week from 2 to o'clock p. m, during
the winter months A petition has been
signed and will be presented 20 the
council asking for the privilege
Alma has several horses that are
speedy and if the request is granted
it will make a very pleasant entertain
ment for lovers of the race this winter
In the past these races have beer
pulled off on the pond which is a very
undesirable place on account of severe
weather. Heretofore horses from
Clare, Mt. Pleasant, st. Louis anc
Breckenridge have been in evidence
and a large crowd has witnessed some
first class events.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-12-16

Ellison's Grocery.
Mrs. Gaffneys style Shop.
Clapp & fraker-Hardware
j. l.. ConVerse-Jewelry
Home Lumber q Fuel Co.-Coal ana
Coke.
Economy Shoe Store-Shoes.
A. b. ScattergOOd-Jeweiry.
NJ. Messinger-Men's furnishings
Look Patterson Drug Co.
Deluxe Candy Co.-lce cream ana
Connections.
First State Bank-Deposits.
Miller bros.-Grocerles
Alma State Saving Bank-Landi,
Club.
c. p Brewer & Co.-Meats.
Nj. A. Medler-Groceries and Mems
furnishings
Anderson d Hauck- Groceries and
Toys.
Mltchels Auto Livery.
Bert Eckert-Meats
ID. Nj. Welch-Bazaar.
W. 5. Proud-Dry Goods and Shoes
Alma Vaudette-Motion Pictures.
Lee Lybolt-Harness and Black
smithing.
G b. Porter-Optometrist.
Crandall & Scott-Furniture.
n. +. Saad-Toys and Notions.
kean Bros.-Blacksmiths.
Alma Grain a Lumber Co.--Elec-
&. NJ. Johnson-Ford Agency.
trical Appliances.
Slater & Goodes-Mens Furnish
ings.
j. p. Losey-Jewelry.
Alma Roller Mills-Alma Bread
Flour.
Gratiot County Gas Co-Gas Fix
lures.
Davis Cigar Store - Pipes and
Tobacco.
Smith & Failing-Shoes.
Clarence Wheeler-Hay and Grais
Buyer.
Brunner's Drug Store-Drugs ass
Sundries.
J. A. Gerhardt-Dry Goods.
Otto anderhoff-fiardware
w. +. Baker-Photograp
S. l.. Bennett Vicuolas and
Leather Goods.
NJ l.. Perrigo-Studebak Garage
l.. N. Baker-Groceries and Dry
Goods.
J. b. Smith-Meats and Groceries.
G.. V. Wright-Furniture
Geo. j Maier & Co.-Clothing.
Little Rock Coal Co.-Coal.
c. "A. Sullivan-Groceries.
Luchini Fruit Store-Fruits and
Connections.
j. +. Page-Hardware
Rhodes Drug Store.
w. II. Miner & Son-Ice Cream and
Connections.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-12-16
NEW vICTRoLA.

A movement has been started in
Alma for buying a Victrola for the
Gratiot County Poor Farm. This idea
was suggested by DR.. Caroline Bart
lett Crane as a result Of her investiga-
ton during Good Health Week.
The pleasure such a gift will bring
is too apparent to need explanation.
The machine selected may be seen at
S. l.. Benefits store. 1t is hoped that
every citizen Of Alma will take this
opportunity Of Frightening his own
Christmas this year By bringing JOY
into the lives OF these less favored
than ourselves. Those having good
records which they wish to pass along
may leave them at Mr.. Benefits store
Any contribution, no matter how small
will be greatly appreciated. Money
may also be left at Mr.. Brunner's druf
store
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-12-16
TARIFF MAY SET PRICES

We are informed on good authority
that the Michigan Sugar Co., which
includes the Alma plant are holding
off on making next years contracts
with the farmers for acreage until the
attitudes of congress on the sugar
tariff is satled or an assurance that
he present tariff will be retained or
some assurance given that it will be.
Il is understood that the same rate as
his year, 5000 a ton flat rate will pre-
ail IL no change is made, if changed
It is hard to tell what the price will
be.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-12-16
DIES IN FIGHT OVER CAT.

Edward Fisher OF Ferris township
IS held on a charge of causing the
ieath of Emanuel Snyder a neighbor
Snyder is alleged to have accused
Fisher OF uttering an insulting re-
mark 10 Mrs. Fisher in an argument
over a pet cat and the men came
20 blows in the road in front Of the
Snyder farm. Witnesses say Sny-
dcr's son threw Frisher TO the ground
after Fisher struck the elder Sny-
der
Mrs. Snyder says she witnessed the
fight, but went into the house when
her boy had Fisher on the ground,
eaving her husband standing and ap-
arently all right. When she return
4 q few minutes later Snyder was
cad
Because the Snyders live in the
cirhborhood OF Dunkards who do not
c'icve ln litigation, thc authorize
rcro not notified and no inquest was
ED.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-12-16
DIED LAST SATURDAY.

Mrs. Arilla Smith answered last
summons at the home of her grand
daughter, Mrs. William Blunt,
Orchard street, Saturday, Dec. IL.
Mrs. Smith was born June 1, 1886
and lived to an age of 79 years,
months, 10 days. A short service was
hold at the house over which Rev.
Priest presided. Following this SER
vice the body was taken TO Elsie,
where interment was made.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-12-16
BOWLING GAME.

Considerable interest is being shown
among our business men this season
in bowling, several clubs have been
organized and match games are taking
place at Ainsley's Bowling Alley every
evening. A very interesting game
was pulled off last night between what
tween what is termed as the F. and A.
is termed as the F. and A. NJ. and the
X. of c. clubs, which resulted as fol-
loxvc.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-12-16
BUSINESS MEN cooPERATEl

Stores will be closed at 500 p. m.
on Friday. Dec. II, in consideration
Of the rendition Of the Messiah at the
Presbyterian church. The correct
prices Of admission are zoe TO holders
Of Lyceum course tickets and SOC TO
others.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-12-16

We wish TO thank the X. O. T. NJ. M
the l.. o. T. VI. NJ the + A. S. the
neighbors and friends who so kindly
assisted as during our sickness.
Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Leland.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-12-16

Totals ..... 6S3 721 S41 2295
During the evening Mat Ward made
a score of 234.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-12-16

The Alma Art club will meet with
Irs. Bamber, Wednesday, Dec. %,
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1915-06-10
HEARTS OF HOMELESS WOMEN

Where we love is home! Home that our
feet may leave, but not our hearts
Who hast not felt how sadly sweet the
dream of home
Steals DER the heart, too soon to fleet
When far DER sea, or land we roam?
The women who have been shelter
tered, provided for, seldom, if ever
know what 1t is to be homeless. A
cozy home, next to loves sweet day
dreams, is part of most every WON.
ans life. Apart from these four walls
she is not content; scarce feeling as
if she had any right, place or use in
the busy, selfish world. Many So
called friends who were wont to dine
often at her generous, well-filled ia
BILE, accepting her well-meant favors
going with her to matinees, riding
out together, turn their backs to her,
If they find she Is coming their way,
lest she might long for them to en-.
terrain her in return.
If she is homeless, eking out ex.
istence in a plain little hall room,
into which she has crowded her few
effects, she breads the idea of one or
two faithful friends finding out where
she has gone and climbing the three
flights of stairs through the dark hall
for a short chat with her.
Lone and isolated as she is, she
shivers tearfully when a gossiping
caller informs her of how well this
woman whom they used to know is
getting along; of splendid marriages
others have made; what grand homes
they are living happily in; their tray.
els in automobiles, and so on. Heart.
sick is no name for her injured feel.
ings when the creaking door has
closed on the woman she pitifully
envies and hopes will not cross her
meager threshold very soon again.