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The Parker post. (Parker, Ariz.) 1910-1918, 1915-02-06
Visited Phoenix.

Mrs. A. w Bryant visited friendss
in Phoenix last week, returning last
Friday
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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-01-21
NEW PRINCIPAL TAKES
CHARGE THE 25th

Edward Killian of Allesan, will take
up his duties as principal of the Alma
High School, Monday. January 75th.
Principal r. A. Collins las previously
resigned and leaves very soon to accept
position with the teaching staff of the
Cleveland Eastern technical school of
Cleveland, Ohio.
Mr.. Killian graduated from the Uni
versity of Michigan in loo and has been
the head of several schools since that
time. lie was the principal Of high
schcol in Medford, Oregon and principal
OF ward school in Leadville, Colorado.
For the past few years he has been at
the head of the Allcgan High School, at
Allegan. Michigan. Mr.. Killian will
establish his home here.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-01-21
The GAT IND TIE FIDDLE
The Best Show of Its Kind Ever
Staged in Alma

Manager Adams of the Wright
Opera House staged one of the best
musical comedies, The Cat and the
Fiddle" that the residents of Alma
have had the pleasure of seeing for
some time, last Wednesday evening.
A very fine company of twenty-five,
consisting of comedians, singers, dan
GERS, and a pretty chorus with new
and catchy music, presented this COM
edy in a capable manner before large
audience.
Several good features were given.
Mother Goose Baby Dolls" was very
unique and original, all of the tabled
characters Of Mother Goose" Little
Red Riding Hood" etc, were present
ed in a lifelike manner, with their
ditty in rhyme and song which furn-
ished a pleasing and original melody
Several of the others were, "My Maid
in the Moon" "Rosey Dreams" an
the Shadow of the Old Date Tree,
1882" and many others.
Nineteen elaborate scenes were
given consisting of every idea and
possibility in scenic effects. The cast
was headed by Edward Gilmore, an un.
usually c'cvcr comedian, and assisted
by very competent troupe of actor.
and actresses.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-01-21
ITHACA MAN ADMITS GUILT

William Rushing a former horse
jockey was arrested Monday, in Ithaca
and charged with completely in the rob-
berry of the store of Henry Mccormick
late Saturday night.
Rushing has several boys, all very
young, that he has been giving
through education in the arts of theft
and petty larceuy for some time Appar-
emily his conscience will not allow him
to take 1t personally
one of the boys aged seven and an
other aged ten, were instructed how to
get into the store of Mccormick and OBJ
tain some money. Last Saturday night
they entered the store and were sent
out, later entered by means of the rear
door and hid behind an oil tank After
the store had been locked ior the night
they succeeded in obtaining about $50.
Rushing was arrested Monday mora
ing anc confessed to the crime the fol-
lowing afternoon.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-01-21
LETTER FROM THE WAR COUN-
TRY.

Simon Messenger received a very
interesting letter short time ago from
the war country. The letter was mail
ed at Vienna, the capital of Austria,
December 7th, and received here Jan
uary 9th. 1t had already been open
ed by the censor. There is very strict
rule in regard to any correspondence
leaving any of the war countries, and
every letter or parcel must be opened
and the contents noted by the censors
of that country.
The letter was written by cousin
of Mr.. Messenger, and this is the
first time in twenty-five years that
they have ever corresponded. He sent
a red cross parcel to Austria, and en-
closed a letter with it. Consequently
the reply. The letter states that busi-
ness continues the same in Vienna as
previous to the war. Necessities are
the same price as they have always
been. Luxuries have advanced con-
siderably in price, but this is the only
noticeable change.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-01-21
CAPITAL INCREASED
Increase Capital Stock
From $50, 200 to $4,000
OISCU SIS NEW BUILDING
Will Break Ground Early in The
Spring

At the annual meeting of the stock
holders of the First State Bank of AL
ma, held January II, 1915, it was de-
cided by unanimous vote to increase
the capital stock of the bank from
$4,000 to $4,000, and the price of the
new stock to be sold to influential peo-
pie about Alma was placed at 1928 per
share.
Under this new organization the
banks capital will be ,000-the sur
plus fund $4,000. The bank now has
undivided profits of about $4,000.
There is very strong demand for this
new stock among the local investors at
the price for which it has been offered.
All available stock has been subscribed
at this writing. The stock of the bank
has already been a profitable invest
ment and in addition to paying highly
satisfactory dividends a surplus equal
to the capital, 100000, has been ac-
cumulated.
The erection of the new bank build
ing was discussed at some length and
it is expected to break the ground for
the foundation of the structure early
in the spring. The building will be a
two-story brick and stone affair abso-
lutely modern and complete in every
possible way. It will be erected on
he vacant lot adjoining the bank.
The election Of directors and officers
for the coming year resulted in ali Of
he present officer and board Of di-
rectors being unanimously elected.
Those who are to serve during 1918
are as follows: President, G.. s.
Ward; first vice president, L. A.
Sharp: second vice president. Fran
els King; cashier, Carl H. Washburn;
assistant cashiers, J. S. Knoertzer and
Charles O. Ward. The board Of di-
rectors are: G. s. Ward. Francis
King, c. O. Ward L. \. Sharp, p. NJ.
Smith. c. H. Washburn and c. G..
Rhodes
A business block adjoining the Dol
lasky building on Superior street and
occupied at the present time by G.. Y.
Wright and Joseph Sartor has just
been sold by the bank to the Mer-
chants Building company. The idea
of the buyers is to remodel it through
out, making it into a modern business
block with attractive store fronts and
model Offices.
The bank was first established in
1880 and was conducted under the
management of w. 5. Turck & Co.,
until 1901 when the business was tax
en- over by the present organization
and the name changed to that of the
First State Bank The deposits were
at that time about 100000, but dur
ing the last few years they have in
creased very rapidly. At the present
time the resources of the bank amount
to S550,000.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-01-21
MODERN BUILDING
TO BE ERECTED.

Henry Rockwell has just purchased
of the Katen House, the building locat-
ed on West Superior street, and occu-
pied at the present time by G.. b. Por-
ter. the optometrist, and c. A. Saw
kins, the piano dealer.
Commencing the first of March, he
intends to tear down the present
structure and erect a modern two
story brick block. possibly a three
story building. with all Of the modern
appliances. The first floor is TO be
devoted 20 stores. and the second floor
to Offices, the rear and possibly the
third floor for rooms. The lot occu-
pied by the present building has a
frontage of 26ia feet on Superior
street, and is 1872 feet deep.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-01-21
NELL KNOWN READER
Will Appear at the M. E. Church,
FEBRUARY l

The Ladies Aid society of the Meth
odist Episcopal church has succeeded
in securing a well known and eXcep-
tionally fine reader and actress TO ap-
pear at the church Monday evening
February !. Miss VI. c. Hutchinson
will interpret "Rebecca of Sunnybrook
Farm"
Miss Hutchinson is a graduate of
the Columbia School of Expression of
Chicago. For the past two years she
has been on the Chautauqua platform.
Some of the well known plays that she
has previously interpreted are "What
Every Woman Knows" "The Passing
Of the Third Floor Back" and much
Ado About Nothing"
The following is a clipping from an
Ohio paper: "Miss Hutchinson's
reading Of "Rebecca Of Sunnybrook
Farm" completely captivated her au-
dience. We were Fascinated by Re
becca. made finally to sympathize with
her stern-mannered old aunt and from
the first we liked Batient. big-hearted
Aunt Jane. Miss iHutchinson's per-
sonating of the different characters Of
the story was exceptionally true and
realistic. Miss Hutchinson, as a mono
logist, viii not suffer by comparison
with any artist that has appeared on
our college platform"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-01-21
ALVARAD0 PLAYERS

Alma theaier goers will be pleased 10
near that the Alvarado Players are TO
appear at he Wright Opera House for
an entire week. commencing Monday,
January 25th. This company has pre-
viously played here appearing last year
and presenting some unusually high
class dramas.
This company is one of the most wide
ly ana iavoraoly known stock companies
in the states. The cast is headed by
Mr. Arthur Blackaller. and he is con-
sidered by all who have been fortunate
enough to see him in his many different
roles, To be one Of the best character
actors on the stage TODAY. Blackaller
who is supported b. very fine company
ably i'll the many various parts that
stock actors aud actresses are called up.
on to act III capable manner.
The opening performance is very
strong drama entitled. A Man aud His
Mate" This will be presented Monday
evening and the usual Ladies comp
limentary tickets will be given with
each 30c seat
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-01-21
INCREASES BUSINESS
c. H. Smith Leases +. A.
Bennet's Store
WILL CONDUCT TWO BAKERIES
Both Bakeries Will Be Under Same
Management.

c. H. Smith, the popular and well
known baker, has just closed rather
important deal, whereby he has pur-
chased the bakery located at 207 Su-
perior street, owned by f. A. Bennett.
He expects to continue business at his
present store l1S West Superior, as
we'll as at his new store.
Mr.. Smith came to Alma from Reed
City where he had been engaged in
the same business in the spring of
1912, and purchased the business Of
GRAY and Gray at 1l6 West Superior
street. He remained at this location
for about one year, and then took the
store adjoining occupied by l.. N.
Baker at l16 West Superior. Mr..
Baker took the store that Smith had
previously occupied, and this new ar
rangement gave both merchants more
room for their respective lines. He
has equipped the store with up to date
machinery and mixers. Carries a
complete line Of baked goods. Bust
ness has increased so rapidly that it
was absolutely necessary to enlarge
his quarters, and so he finally manag-
ed to purchase the stock of f. A.
BENEFIT and lease the store that the
latter now occupies.
The patrons Of Smiths bakery will
now be able TO purchase their baked
goods at either end of tho town While
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-01-21
ARCADIA FARMERS CLUB.

The January meeting of the Arcadia
Farmers Club will be held at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. c. +. Hainline, one
mile south and one half mile west of
Alma on January the 2Sth.
Please bring folding tables and Pen
tecostal hymn books. Program for the
meeting will be as follows:
Opening song-"Bring Them In, "
No. % Pentecostal.
Lords Prayer i'm unison.
Song-"The Comforter Has Come,
300 Pentecostal
Address Of Welcome-Mr. Hainline
Roll call.
Reading-Rev. j. w. Priest.
Instrumental music-Lew Irish.
Reading-Mrs. II. c. Smith.
Reading Mrs. +. II. Weese.
Music-Miss Louise Hainline
Reading-Harry Walston.
Question Box.
Closing Song We'll Never Say
Good Bye" No. 102 Pentecostal
Mrs. A. +. Miller,
Mrs. G. Irish,
Mrs. b. f. Cline,
Mrs. G. Peck.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-01-21
PROFIT Sharing P[AN
Will Continue at Ford Automobile
Plant at Detroit

The 100000 profit sharing plan
inaugurated by Henry Ford, the auto
mobile king, at his Detroit factories
last year has been such complete
success that it will be permanent.
Thousands Of employees are bene-
fiting by this plan, and many of them
in few years will be financially in
dependent.
A welfare committee employed by
the concern inspects the homes Of the
employees regularly. a certain part
Of the wages that are received are
supposed TO be placed in the bank, in
vested in property, or some good safe
security. This protects the employee.
Any employee who does not save his
wages is put back at the old wage, and
if he improves is reinstated; otherwise
he must hunt for another job. Prac-
tically all of the Ford employees are
married or have some one who is de-
pendent upon them for support. When
new men are hired this type is given
the preference.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-01-21
LOCATED At RELD|NG
Former Alma Shoe Dealer Nicely
Located.

The following article referring TO
ID. +. Bracket, the well known shoe
merchant, who until recently occupied
a store on Superior street, appeared in
the Belding Banner of last week:
"Guy f. Alexander has sold his shoe
stock. The purchaser is ID. E. Brack-
EFT of Alma. The deal was closed last
week, and the new owner began i'm
mediately to arrange for the placing
Of an additional stock which he will
bring here from Alma.
"AIr Rrackett has been a shoe mer-
chant in Alma for four months, but
has had almost thirty years. exper-
ience in the mercantile business in
various cities of the state. At differ
ent times he was located at Lansing,
jackson, and Middleton He will move
here in the near future, and make
Belding his future home Mr. Brack-
cit has three sons. who are located in
Escanaba, Lansing and Boston, Mas
sachusetts espectively.
"Mr Bracket enters the local field
with bright prospects for the future
He will enlarge the stock to include
shoes and ruhters for every member
of the family. In The current issue of
the Banner you will find a full page
announcement telling about the offer
ings that are being made in shoes and
rubbers by Mr.. Bracket"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-01-21
P 0U[ IRY 5 HON
Central Michigan Poultry
Exhibit Jan. Is to %
MANY BIRDS ENTERED
Studebaker Garage Will Be Convert
ed Into A Show Room

The first exhibition of the entral
Michigan Poultry association Alma
will be held at the new Garage just
completed by j. d. Spinrcy and now
occupied by the Studehaker agency,
Jauuery %, 70. 27, % and %
The officers and c.tectors of the
association have made elaborate plans
to make their first slow a success and
as good if not bette than any similar
exhibition ever h. d in the county.
Breeders throv hout the world have
the privilege of exhibiting at the show
and several entries have already been
made by poultr- raisers outside Of the
state.
Premiums.
All First prize birds will receive 25
per cent Of the entry fees of their
class.
All Sec nd prize birds will receive
10 per cent of the entry fees of their
class.
In addition to the cash and special
prizes, handsome ribbons will be Civ
en-; for First, Blue; Second, Red;
Third. ellow; Fourth, Green.
Special Prizes.
Sweepstake Cup by +. w Traviss,
JACKSON, Mich.
Officers.
Presidential. II. Wells.
Vice e-President-Fr Rowland.
Secretary Treasurer L. c. Wright.
Superintendent- Frank r. Boyd.
Judge Frank W. Traviss.
Executive Committee.
W II. Parr. William shift, V. Hol-
lenbeck, Fred Rowland, Royal Hyde.
T. w. Travss of jackson viii award
the prizes.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-01-21
w. X. G.. INSTALLS OFFICERS

The annual installation of the Off
GERS of the w. r. c. occurred Wednes-
day, January 13, at their rooms in the
Vaudette hall. The following officers
were installed:
President Mrs. Pardee
S. V. P-Mrs. Lewis.
j. w. P.-Mrs. Stuble.
Chaplain-Mrs. Lyons.
Treasurer-Mrs. Walker.
Conductor-Mr Davis.
Assistant Conductor-Mrs. Swart-
out.
Guard-Mrs. Rule.
Assistant Guard-Mrs. Rowley.
Patriotic Instructor-Mrs Taylor.
Color Bearers-Mrs. Sharp, Mrs.
Robinson, Mrs. Rawlin and Mrs. Car
mer.
Press Correspondent-Mrs. Titus.
Musician-Mrs. Allen.
An oyster supper was served TO the
veterans, their families and members
of the w. r. c. after the exercises.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-01-21
JANUARY JURY LIST
These Men Will Serve at the Janu-
ary Term Of Court

The jurors for the January term Of
court have been drawn. Eight citizens
of Alma are on the list.
Butler, William, Ithaca, Ithaca.
Brown. George, Bird ward, Alma.
Boyles, f. NJ, 4th ward. st. Louis.
Biddinger, Geo, Hamilton, North Star,
No. ,.
Best, Willis, Ithaca. Ithaca.
Crum, Leland Wheeler, Brecken-
ridge
Campbell, James. lst ward. Alma.
Daniel. VIM. Fulton, Ithaca.
Dickinson, Vinous, Seville, Sheppard.
Hummell, VIM, Lafayette. Merrill.
Howes, VI. p, 2nd ward. st. Louis.
Hart. o. c., Bird ward, St. Louis.
Isham. Chas., North Shade. Middleton.
Jolley, c. F., Washington. Pompei.
Kennett, Arthur Hamilton, Ashley.
Knoweltcn, r. j.. Newark, ithaca
Lott, Frank, North Star North Star.
Marzolf. Samuel, Emerson. Ithaca.
Mates, Peter, 2nd ward, Alma.
Mccoy, Emerston, 4th ward. Alma.
Miller, Myron, Sumner. Alma.
Mclean, Frank, Bethany, st. Louis.
putnam, c. NJ. Pine River, Alma.
Petcrnell, VIM, Elba, Ashley.
Rockfellow, Fred, Arcadia, Alma.
Smith, j. D., Fulton. Perrintor.
Teed, c. j., New Haven, Sumner
Wright, l.. c., 1st ward, Alma
White, Chas., lst ward, st. Louis.
Wang, Roy, Emerson, st. Louis.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-01-21
RELIGIOUS 9AAPA|GN
Alma Churches to Unite in Evange-
listic Services

The churches of Alma have unani-
mously agreed to enter into a united
evangelistic campaign which will com
mence about the first of March.
Rev. Edward p. Loose Of Wanke-
shaw. Wisconsin, and Professor Hal
dor Lillenas have been invited to lead
the campaign. Mr.. Loose is man of
proven worth and experience. He has
led successful meetings Of this type
from one end of the country to the
other for the last twenty years. A
man with wonderful personality and
an impressive talker who reaches the
heart and conscience of his audience
at every lecture.
The daily press Of Springfield, H.,
speaks of him in this way: "His power
as a pointed pungent, practical Gospel
preacher makes him a Lisbon Earth
quake spiritually. When hc goes
there is no disastrous reactir. A
clean-cut personality that is command
ing, he always gets the people OF the
community. The only trouble here aas
been TO get place to hold the crowds
that he attracts
Professor Lillenas is the author Of
over seven hundred hymns and songs,
and will be an unusually good man to
direct the singing at the meetings.
The coming of these men to our city
will be an event Of tremendous impor-
tance, and the united churches call
upon the whole community to prepare
for and cooperate in the greatest re-
lgious movement that has ever come
to the city.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-01-21
NOTICE

To our subscriDers-And those con-
templating having a phone installed.
We hav, Installed new and mp TO date
equipment over the Journal Office and
are prepared TO give the same efficient
service as in the past to our patrons, and
also to all new subscribers II YOU are
thinking of having "A phone installed
call us up or come and see us, and we
will endeavor to please YOU. All trouble
reported 20 us will receive our prompt
attention.
Very truly yours
UNION TELEPHONE co.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-01-21
STATE SPORTSMEN's SHOW

The annual convention of the Michi-
gan Sportsmen's association will be
held at Lansing January 27 and 2S
Exhibits fully depicting all types of
animal life i'm Michigan will be dis
played.
The show will consist of live and
mounted game, animals and birds,
sporting implements. The Michigan
fish commission will have an unusually
attractive exhibit. consisting Of twelve
large tanks showing all Of the fish of
the state in their natural elements.
Game authorities known throughout
the country will deliver addresses dur
ing the exhibition
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-01-21

the two stores will be under the same
head it is the intention Of the pro-
prietor to run them entirely separate.
Mr.. Smith takes great deal of pride
in his bakery, and it is certainly his
privilege to do so. The entire equip
ment is that of model ard spotlessly
clean bakery throughout. The stock
can be ranked with any home baking,
and is so much different from the
baked goods of the average baker that
there is no comparison. A prominent
Grand Rapids man made the remark
that there was nothing in the city Of
Grand Rapids that could be compared
with the Smith bakery in regard to
the equipment, cleanliness or quality
of the food.
c. H. Smith is a member of the f.
A. NJ. Lodge No. pa; Fitz James
Lodge, No. %; Knights Of Pythias
Lodge, Ne. 23S, and is an attendant
of the First Presbyteriar Church.
+. A. BENEFIT has been in the bakery
business in Alma for the past ten
years. His first store was located in
the Church block, and he occupied this
for about five years. Then moved to
his present store, and has occupied it
ever since. Previous to this time was
connected with his brother S. l.. Ben
EFT in the bakery and confectionery
business.
He has been a resident of Alma for
thirty years, and is a member of the
Alma Lodge, No. pa +. A. NJ.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-01-21
COURT CALENDAR
Four Criminal Cases on the
Docket
ONLY THREE AFTER DIVORCES
A Complete Review of the January
Calendar

One murder case, one burglary, one
violation of the local option law, one
case of wife desertion, three divorce
suits. five chancery cases, and nineteen
issue of fact cases constitute the cal
endar for the coming court. That
there are only four criminal cases
speaks very highly for Gratiot county.
The following is the list of cases that
are to be tried;
People VS.. Joseph Mertens, burg
larry.
People VS.. Warren Cameron, wife
desertion.
People VS.. Charles Adams, murder.
People VS.. Charles Adams, viola
tion of local option.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-01-21
FOURTEEN STUDENTS COM
PLETE GRAMMAR SCHOOL
COURSE FRIDAY.

The eighth grade promotion exer-
cises will be held at the grammar
school Friday Jan. 22, at two o'clock.
Hira c. Moore of the Alma State
Bank will address the class, who in
vite their friends to be presen..
The following pupils enter high
school at the end of the semester:
Lester Alden,
Albert Atkinson,
Olen Smith,
Elwin Toilette,
Howard Walker,
Francis Mitchell,
Hazel Snyder,
Mildred Dayton.
Marjorie MacCurdy,
Kathleen Hawley,
Mildred Sweet,
Ruth Stevens,
Jennie Gulick.
Leona Coleman.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-01-21
BREEDERS MEET
Convention Met at Lansing January
ID and Is

Az meeting OF the Michigan Live
Stock Breeders and Feeders Associa-
ton, held at Lansing, January 18th
and 10Th, there were over a thousand
farmers present.
Several measures were discussed
which viii he presented before the
new legislature, for the promotion Of
the interests OF the association and the
I'VE stock industry OF the state.
The Holstein breeders took stand
IN favor of a law which will compel
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-01-21
COLLEGE MUSICAL COURSE

The fourth number OF the Alma Col
lege Musical course will be givenI'riday
evening, January s2ud at the college
chapel. Tie entertainment will con-
sist of song recital by Reese T. Veatch
baritone. assisted by Rudolph Byers,
reader.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-01-21
CHAS. GOGGIN

p Mr. Goggin whose Offices were burn
ed in theIecent ht,, is now located in
the Offices formerly occupied by J. G..
Kress. in the Wright block he is in
good condition to attend 10 all business
Tor his clients. Is7ltf