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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-01-14
NARROW ESCAPE OF
TELEPHONE OPERATOR

Elsie Martin the night operator of
the Union Telephone Exchange had a
very narrow escape and thrilling exp
erience at the Pollasky fire, Sunday
morning.
The fire had gained great sheadway,
before it was discovered by the night
watch, Oscar Vibber. He tried to warn
her but was unable to reach the ex-
change because of the volume of smoke.
AT about the same time she discovered
the blaze and coursgeously remained at
the switch board until the alarm had
been given.
She was nearly overcome, when she
succeeded in getting to the street. The
smoke in the halls of the burning build
ing was very dense, and the hallway
was almost impossible.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-01-14
HOOP AND MOUTH DISEASE
DISCOVERED AT MERRILL

The hoof and mouth disease is not
totally extinct. A very virulent case
was discovered recently at the farm
of S. r. Siler of Merrill, which affect
ed nine head of cattle and two hogs.
Siler's farm is located directly across
from the Arseno farm, where the first
case of its kind was discovered in the
county.
NJ. ID. Dusey, an assistant to DR..
Sutherland, reported the discovery of
the disease TO the state veterinarian
and United States Inspector, DR..
Hecker, Immediately made an investi-
cation, which resulted in the killing of
the cattle, consisting Of five milch
cows, four young cattle, and two hogs.
The farm has been placed under strict
quarantine.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-01-14

each window. The building is wired
with electricity throughout.
M. l.. Perrigo has had an extensive
experience at Forest Hill, where he
has been engaged in the hardware
and implement business for the past
fourteen years. For the last four
years he has devoted a great deal of
his time to the sale of Studebaker
cars and has had 1913 cars delivered in
the county. He moved to Alma last
August and since then devoted most
of his time to the establishment of
the present. garage, which he expects
to open up on or before January Is.
A splendid work and washing rack is
to be installed Immediately. Two first
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-01-14
OPTIMISTIC Vie Y
Prosperity Assured for the
Year
R. s. DUNN & co. REPORT
Financial, Business and Trade Pros
poets Never Better

The annual review of X. G.. Dun 4
Co., takes a very optimistic view, of
the financial, business and trade pros
poets of the country for the coming
year. The state of Michigan claims
more failures and liabilities than in
previous years, but the average is
much less than that of other states.
The following paragraphs are quot
ed from the review:
after passing, between July and
December, through nearly every pos
sible experience of adversely, except
that of complete collapse, the new
year opens with business in the Unit
ed States rising above depression and
confronting the future with new con-
fidence, and with clear signs of de-
veloping activity.
"The United States, although a neu-
tral country, suffered almost as much
IN a business way as the nations
actually engaged in the conflict. Three
things rendered our position especially
serious. The first was that this is a
debtor nation, vast quantities of the
stocks and bonds of our corporations
being held abroad; the second was that
we had practically no merchant marine
in the foreign trade, and our commerce
seemed to be threatened with complete
extinction, while our principal crop
cotton-though large beyond preced-
ent, was cut off from its greatest for
eign consuming markets.
Feeling its way cautiously, the Sc
curities market gradually overcame
its early prostration, and in December
the New York and other stock ex-
changes of the country were reopened
without evidence of extensive liquida-
ton, while the cotton and coffee ex-
changes also resumed business. Money
became easy and exchange more nor
NAL, and the whole financial machinery
of the country resumed its regular
and orderly movement.
The Rate Ruling.
In the last month of the year the
decision of the interstate commerce
commission in the rate case was
constructive development of much i'm
portance. While the railroads did not
obtain all they asked for, the decision
was notable as indicating a change
of sentiment in regard to corporate in
terests.
There was a marked expansion in
the business mortality in the United
States during 1914, commercial fail
ures, as reported to the Dun company,
numbering 1920 and supplying
1857 ,90S,859 of defaulted indebted
ness. This contrasts with 16,037 sus-
pensions the preceding year for
S27, ,672, ,2S8, and in both respects the
returns compared adversely with all
earlier periods.
"While there were 112 more failures
in the five central states, the liabilities,
on the other hand, were considerably
reduced, owing to the Improvement in
Indiana, Michigan and Wisconsin.
Nupohar liabilities
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-01-14

One of the most up-to-date garages
in Gratiot county has just been con-
structed by John ID. Spinney, at 213
Superior street and leased to NJ. L..
Perrigo, who has secured the agency
of the Studebaker car for Gratiot Co.
and sections of Saginaw, Midland and
Montcalm.
The building is built entirely Of
brick and is SO by 60 feet, well equip
ped with a steel frame and cement
floor. A large office has been par
titioned off in the front part of the
building which is % by % feet. Two
large double plate glass windows face
Superior street with two immense
plates of glass SO by 103 inches to
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-01-14

class mechanics will commence work
the first of February. The proprietor
will have sales force of four compe-
tent men and a repair force Of three
men.
A carload of touring cars and road
sters has just arrived from The Stude-
baker factories in Detroit and they are
all the 1915 model, an up-to-the-min-
ute, classy looking car. A complete
stock Of automobile accessories is to be
carried and a gasoline station will be
established.
The building and the agency is a
great credit to Alma. Mr.. Perrigo ex-
tends cordial invitation to all citi-
zens to inspect his new quarters.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-01-14
MASONIC INMATE
DIES OF STROKI

Charles Phillips an inmate of the
Masonic Home, was taken with shock
while walking and was almostly COM
pletely paralyzed the first of last week,
and died last Thursday. He was ol
years of age and member of the An
cient Land Mark Lodge No 303 of Sag
inaw.
The funeral was held Saturday after
uoon. a delegation from the Masonic
Lodge of Saginaw we're present.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-01-14
CARL & lands

Carl aud Lands successors to Carl
I.atimer have moved into the roomr
vacated by w A. Bahlke where they
will continue the Real Estate busi-
ness. Your patronage is solicited and
appre cieted.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-01-14
NOTICE.

Miss Mary Sharp will accept voice
pupils for the remainder of the win
ter and during the spring and will be
glad to see any who care to study, at
her home, 613 State St., on Wednesday
and Saturday forenoons, between 9 and
III o'clock. 1902
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-01-14

DR.. Gill, whose office was in the
Pollasky Block, will be located over
the Economy Shoe Store not later
than Saturday, Jan. 16. 1S70tf
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-01-14

Winter Clothing French dry-cleaned
Mems suits, 81 IS, overcoats 81 % to
81 50-include minor repairs, prompt
service Swisher.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-01-14

Cent. East 1920 2,7Os 2,4s2 $55,S75, 1870
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-01-14
STATE CONVENTION
Republicans Meet at Grand
Rapids, Feb. II
.GnRT|OT CO. HAS IS DELEGATES
1472 Delegates Will Be Total Repre-
Sentation

A state convention of the Republi-
cans of Michigan will be held at Grand
Rapids Friday, February 18th, at
eleven o'clock for the purpose of nom
mating the Republican candidates for
the following state Offices:
Two Justices of the Supreme Court;
Superintendent of Public instruction; /;
two Regents of the University; one
member of the State Board of Educa-
tion; two members of the State
Board of Agriculture; and for the
transaction of such other business as
may properly come before the Con-
vention.
In accordance with the action of the
Republican State Central Committee,
each county will be entitled to the
number of delegates specified in the
accompanying list, showing the proper
apportionment of delegates to the
several counties.
Under the resolution of 1858, no
delegate will be entitled to a seat in
the State Convention who does not re-
side in the county he proposes to re-
present.
The delegates from the several
counties in each congressional district
are requested to meet in district
caucus at $3.50 o'clock A. NJ. on the
day of the State Convention and select
officers as follows, to. be presented TO
said Convention for confirmation
(} One vice-president.
(2) One assistant secretary.
(3) One member of the committee
on Resolution.
(4) One member of the committee
on Permanent Organization
and Order of Business.
(5) One member of the committee
on eRsolutions.
The Republican county conventions
for the election of delegates to the
State Convention hereby called, shall
be held on Friday, the 5th day of
February, 1915, throughout the State.
Each township, ward or precinct
shall be entitled to such number of
delegates to the county convention of
its county as shall be specified in the
call issued by the county committee.
Eighty-three counties will be repre-
sented at the convention by 1472 dele
gates, representing a voting popula-
tion of 221 ,688. Wayne County leads
with 210 delegates, Ocoda county
bringing up the rear with one. The
average number of voters represented
by delegate is 164.
Gratiot County, with voting popu-
lation of 1924, will have 19 present at
the Convention.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-01-14

Because Of the fire in the Pollasky
Block, Dr. Gardner has opened his Of
fees above the Francis King office on
State street.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-01-14

this new system in getting an i'm
mediate market for their goods, and
a much higher price, as there is not
any middleman to divide their profits.
However, there are a great many who
do not seem to appreciate the advan-
tages, the general opinion is that it is
not worth while to put the produce up
in individual packages.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-01-14

Dyeing, Dyeing, Dyeing. Swisher.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-02
POETRY
THE ORPHAN BALLAD SINGERS.

A BALLAD. Oh. weary weary are our feet. And weary. weary is our way, Through many long and crowded
 street
 My little sister she is pale,
 She is too tender and too young To bear the autumn's sullen gale, And all day long the child has sung. She was our mothers favorite child, Who loved her for her eyes of blue, And she is delicate and mild; She never met her fathers eyes, Although they were so like her own; In some far distant sea he lies, A father to his child unknown. The first time that she Hsped his name. A little playful thing was she: How proud we Were-yet that night The tale how he had sunk at sea. My mother never raised her head; How strange; how white, how cold It was a Broken heart-they said I wish our hearts were broken. too. We have no home-we have no friends. They said our home no more was
 ours,
 Our cottage where the ash-tree bends, The garden we had filled with flow The sounding shells our father brought That we might hear the sea at home. Our bees, that in the summer wrought The winters golden honeycomn. We wandered forth mid wind and rain, No shelter from the open sky; 1 only wish to see again
 My mothers grave. and rest, and die. Alas. 1t is a. weary thing
 TO sing our ballads OCT and OCT: The songs we used at home to sing AlasI we have a home no more!
 Henry Russell.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-02
What Is Going On Tonight

Vaudeville and Motion Pictures at Moving Pictures at Colonial Theatre. Myrkle-Harder Go. at Davis Iheatre Drill of Fifth Co.,, c. A. C.. C. N G-' al Armory. o
 Shetucket Lodge. No. 27. I. o. o. F., meets in Odd Fellows Hall. Norwich Nest, No. 1896, 0. O. O-' Wauregan Lodge, No. 6, k. or F. meets in Pythian Hal o Slater Ledge No 5e9, N- E- U. F. meets in Bill Block. Norwich Central Labor Union meets III sf .1}ames' LoSre. No. 23. F. and A. NJ, meets in Masonic Temple.
 Thames Lodge. No: $2s. N. E. o. F. meets in Foresters' Hall. St Mary's T. A. and B. Society meets in T. A. $. Building.
 Rose of New England Lodge. No. 2S64, G. U. o. of o. F., meets ar Se Main Street
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-02
HUMOR OF THE DAY

Professor-Ca any gentleman tell me the question of the moment?
 Voice Gin anguish)-What time is ftF Princeton Tiger.
 Stude (to house-party queen) - Shall we dance or talk?
 Queen-Tm so tired! Let's dance- Penn State F'roth.
 Did you ever play cards for money?'
 Yes: but I never got it."-Caeve- land Plain Dealer.
 CIerk-I would like to marry, MT. Broker but on my salary I cannot
 Junior Partner-Wen, l could on your salary, but I can't on my share of the profits.-Chicago News.
 ssJones is making money fast these days. How does he do it?''
 ..I'he time he used to put in kicking about being poor he's now putting Tn working to get rich.'-Indianapois Star.
 Earber-Hair pretty thin, sir. Been that way long.
 Man in Chair-Long? I was born that way. It is true that subsequent effioresence, but did not endure Boston Transcript.
 Tramp--It is needless to ask the question, madam. You know what l want.
 Lady-Yes. I know what you want badly but I've only one bar Of soap in the house and the servant is using it. Come again some other time London Tit-Bits.
 What are you laughing at. dear?'
 T was just thinking how you used to sit and hold my hand Tor an hour at a time before we were ma<I1ed- How silly you werel"
 q wasn't silly at all held your hand to keep you away from the piano."-Philadelphi Record.
 How much did he pay for those grand opera tickets?'
 Five dollars apiece" replied Miss Cayenne.
 'He must love nlusdc.'
 Possibly And, on the other hand, he may have very little respect for i've dollars."-Chicago Tribune.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-02
COLONIAL THEATRE. Charlie Chaplin Appearing in "A Night Out," Two Reel Comedy.

Through unavoidable circumstances the reels for the Charlie Chaplin com edy were not presented at the Colonial theatre last week, much to the chagrin of the management, but they are faith fully promised for today, at both mat inee and evening performances. The story of A Night Out is a familiar one that of Charles attempt to put the hotel on the dry list, by drinking most of the wet goods in the building, but neither he nor his friend. Ben Turpin, are equal to the task and become hope lessly and gloriously hilarious, and being far from home, attempt to reach the room at the hotel. This Is an easier task to imagine than to accom- plish, and their efforts to get into the right room fill the film full of incidents of both convuisinS and thrilling or der. Charities last resort is a bath tub in a strange woman's room. He enters in her absence, she returns later dresses for the night, and retires only to find the bed already has an occu- pant in Charlie. Her terrified screams bring her husband, who finds the man in his wife's room. and unexplainable situations follow. Leave it to Charlie to get out of 1t, but by all means see how he does it. Other pictures today are Hazards of Helen, Series, Girl at the Throttle, Adventures of Sammy Orpheus (animal picture) and Play things of Fate, Biograph.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-02

company stands high in reputation and certainly merits it's popularity from its capable artists to it's gracious mana ger. MT. Harder who is so com pletely Versed in catering to the the atrical public.
 Miss AIyrkle proved herself a nat ural and charming little actress. She wears her beautifully artistic gowns with much grace and wins the hearts of her audience completely. Jack Der tin, who assumes the leading role with her is equally pleasing; his fine phy- siQue and pleasing stage presence add to his natural ability as an actor. He rises to the heights of elocution in the tense situations and is never disap- pointing, which cannot always be said of stoclE company stars.
 The list of plays for the delectation of the public this week is strong and varied one, giving a wide choice of selection of any particular style which may be a favorite. They will present such successes as A Girl of the Golden West, What Happened to Mary, Stop Thief, Ready Money. Fine Feathers, The Escape, and Under Southern Skies. All $1.50 attractions in the larger cities, yet duplicated by this company in all their detail of stage setting and effects at prices within the reach of all
 In opening their repertoire with W1e- vating Husband, the MyrkIe- Harder managers showed theatrical strategy. The play, abounded with huuaer of the light, refreshing. roliicking variety, which is conta agtous. It is at all times in an atmosphere of refinement and tells very Interesting story of a bus mess man who had, through hard bat tie with the world accumulated an Independent fortune. He finally de- cides to marry and be elevated into the social world by his wife The com plicaxions that follow are most anus ing and are dramatic as we'll
 Besides Miss Myrkle and MT. Bertin other stars in this cast were Miss Nell Russell as Mrs. Muhren, the heart ed boarding mistress. and Geraldine Russell as the mother, both making their roles decidedly real. Harry Blais- ing as Herbert Duncan also cleverly interpreted his part
 Tonight the company presents one of their feature plays, The Girl of the Golden West. This play was for two years in New York and it is David Be1asc0s masterpiece.
 Special matinee today. Ready Money, play dealing with a thrilling subject, counterfeit money.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-02
ANNOUNCEMENTS
OPENS TO OVERFLOW AUDIENCE
Myr4de-4arder Go. Is Unusual Attrae-
 tion-sEiexating Husband" First of Repertoire of New York Success

The Nyrl1Ie- Harder company, play ing at the Davis theatre this week Is particularly rich in resources. With this fact Bulletin representative was especially impressed at the opening performance Monday afternoon which held an overflow audience.
 These resources are a company of thoroughly trained and versatile art ists given every incentive to super 1a&ive efforts in a list of Broadway successes and a complete scenic equip ment not lacking in any detail. The
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-02
NORWICH TOWN
Rev. George H. Ewing Speaks on
 Systematic Givins-Miss Marion $. Rogers Entertains at Birthday Tea.

In view of the every member can vass Sunday afternoon; the morning service at the First Congregational church was in preparation for this work. In outlining plans for benevo- fence, Rev. G. H. Ewing said in sub stance that there should be 8 regular occurring time for offerings, that each person in the family should give, that Is in order to do this there should be & prov1dent laying by from ones in come, and that the giving should be proportional. This plan will prevent a deficiency in money fer carrying on church and benevolent work.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-02
MY ALLIES.

Faith. Hope and Love-let these my
 allies be. All fibred with the wool Of Charity. These at my side, I'll win my way
 through all It matters not what trials may befau. Let foes come on, we'll put the host to
 rout, And face with courage Fear, Despair
 and Doubt!
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-02

Let me send you my FREE book and my FREE preliminary treatement for
 R Fl E U M A S M want to prove to you that my treat ment will help your rheumatism, acute or chronic, as no other treatment has, Don't send a stamp-its absolutely free.
 H. P. PAGE Box 527ST, Boston, Mass.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-02

The population of the United States is only 6 per cent. of the worlds pop ulation and less than 25 per cent. of that of Europe.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-02
Birthday Tea,

Miss Marion S. Rogers of Washing ton street invited a few friends to tea Saturday. it being her eighteenth birthday. Choice gifts were received. Games and vocal and Instrumental se- lecdons were enjoyed during the ev- ening.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-02

kite soaring out of sight can still distinguish and bounce on lizards and field mice on the ground.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-02

In a ton of water from the Atlantic there are 31 pounds of salt, as against 1s7 pounds in the same quantity from the Dead Sea.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-02

Forest fires in British Co4um bia covered more than 30O.00e acres dur ing the last year.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-02

Australia has more uneXplored area in proportion to the population than any other country.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-02

India has moved into first place among the manganese producing countries of the world.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-02

A spanish syndicate fs consider ing building a railroad across North ern Africa, 1864 miles long.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-02

London omnibuses last year carried passengers equal in number to 1ot times the population of the city.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-02

An investigation disclosed 17,Goo Ieft-handed children in the municipal schools in Berlin.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-02
$:225O

will buy a 1eo-acre farm. meadow. pas ture and woodland. 1o-room house, barn about SC by 4S. woodshed f2x16, three henneries, each 1ox12, running water in house and barn, large cedar swamp (10e,e00 shingles by estimation), 1 cow. 1 horse. 1os hens and chickens. about g tons of hay corn fodder, oat fodder, 120 bushels of rye, 30 bushels of pota toes, some turnips, carrots and onions, lumber wagon, 1 covered wagon. 1 buggy, lot of harness. and all for the sum of TWENTY-TWO HUNDRED FIFTY DOLLARS CASH!
 Send for Wilcox's Farm Bulletin (choice of 4e0).
 WILLIAM A. WILCOX,
 Real Estate Broker, No. 41 West Broad St.. Rooms and 2.
 Westerly. R. I.
 jan1d Phone No. 3e5.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-02
FOR SALE
For Sale or Rent

See the beautiful, new, seven room cottage, modern in every re- spect, now being built ol the Buck ley property, Norwich Town. Take Yantic car to Pecks Corner.
 The entire first floor is finished in oak: dining room has beamed ceil- ing, paneied side walls and built in buffet. If desired, before coniple- ton, two more rooms can easily be added. Terms to suit you.
 Roderick Meek, Contractor and Builder, invites inspection, and will gladly furnish estimates on build ings of all kinds.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-02

Massachusetts has the largest Por- tuguese population of any state, Rhode Island ranking next.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-02

Mrs Josephine Packer of Plain Hill is in Jewett City for a flaw days visit with friends.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-02

Florida and Georgia together con tributed s7 per cent. of the quantity and value of the fuller's earth mar keted in 1913.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-02
FOR SALE

FOR SALE-Going to Europe; will sell my first class boarding house, cen trally located. nicely furnished, doing good business in summer, cheap for quick buyer. Address C.. Bulletin Off, fee. mar2d
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-02

The whales progress through the water is limited to 10 or F miles an hour.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-02

A Kansas City publishing house is printing Bible in an Arabic dialect in which the plate for each page is written by hand and photo engraved.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-02

TO REST-A fine five room flat with two extra rooms above. all modern and newly repaired, fine location. five min utes walk from Franklin Square; small Oak St. mar2d
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-02

On Monday Woodbury O. Rogers of Washington street was in Eastford on a business trip
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-02

c. NJ. WeFtie of Peck's corner left this week for New York on a business trip,
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-02

Mrs. Frank Allen and son, Herbert Allen, of Willimantic came to Norwich Monday to visit Mrs. Elisha P. Geer of the Scotland road.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-02

The government has placed through syndicate of Swedish bankers, an internal loan of 35,o0o.- GOO crowns ($e, .000), at 5 per cent. the bonds being payable at the gov ernment's option any time after 1924 Soon after the subscription was opened the amount was oversub- scribed by the general public.