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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-05
Alabama Baptists and Education

"At the annual sessions of the Baptist associations and the Baptist state con vention there Is usually considerable discussion of the duty of the denomina- tion to maintain the denominational schools and religious instruction there in," said Robinson Brown, clerk of the Tuscaloosa County Baptist association and for nearly a score of years secre tary of the board of trustees of the univer- sity.
 For many years a sentiment has been growing among many thoughtful members that the denomination owed some duty to the great number of Bap- tist students In the state schools, it being believed that much could be done 1 in the way of religious ministrations 1 to them without in anywise violating g the great principle of the separation of church and state, for which the Bap- | lists have ever so earnestly and con- sistently contended. It was also be- 1 lieved that the authorities of these state schools would welcome such ac- tion. and at the recent meeting of the Tuscaloosa County Baptist associa tion I NA'c sympathy for such work which was so graciously expressed by Dr. George 1T Denny at the last University com lmencement.
 The university has grown so rapidly in recent years that it has become in,- possible for the local churches to prop erly look after the religious welfare of
 all its students. It is expected that there will be between 200 and 800 Baptist students at the university during the coming session. In the discussion of this matter, Judge Henry B. Foster, tie
 moderator of the association, and who Is also prominent member of the un,-
 versity trustees. being the chairman of
 its executive committee. expressed his
 confidence that the university authoii-
 ties would be highly pleased to see the lvarious denominations undertake work
 along this line such as is being done in some of the other states.
 "The following resolution prepared
 and offered by me was on motion ot
 pr. L. O. Dawson, the pastor of the
 First Baptist church of Tuscaloosa
 unanimously adopted by the Tusca loosa County Baptist association, to-wit: Resolved, That it Is the sense of
 this body that our state board of mis-
 sions should at the earliest practicable
 time establish missions at the Univer- s sity of Alabama, the Polytechnic h. f stitute at Auburn. and the Girls Tech
 nical institute at Montevallo; that Q
 well equipped mission pastor be placed
 and kept permanently in charge of each
 of such mission stations; and that the
 Alabama Baptist be requested to pub fish this resolution"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-05
THE TRAVELLERS.

On lifes crowded highway.
 That's where souls are tried; Sorrows leave their marks we
 Strive in vain to hide. Here and there brave heart
 Makes jest of fate. Smiling, though he's weary
 Being forced to wait While the world ignores him,
 For success to crown Labors that will never
 Gain wealth or renown. Some there are surrender
 Ere the fights begun, Vanished all their dreams of
 Goals that might be won, Some there are who grimly
 Battle to the last, Thankful at the roads end
 For the barriers passed.
 ANOTHER WHIM CERTIFIED "Dubson calls his wife's poodle Hap py Deliverance. Rather a queer name for dog" 50 it is, but very significant in case" Flows that?' "He didn't know moments peace until he bought it."
 COMIC POSSIBILITIES. suppose moving picture magnate were to offer you 5000 a week to act
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-05
Next pre.ident,ai Campaign

q am an independent in politics, sometimes voting the democratic ticket, but oftener the republican" remarked John N. Pohlig of Chicago.
 q voted for MT. Wilson in 1912 anu expect to vote for him again next year. He has made one of best Presidents we have had in my day and I have been a voter since 1876. The republicans are not making any headway in centering upon a leader. I think that ex-Senator Theodore E. Burton of Ohio would make good run, but I do not see how he or any other republican could beat Wilson" ]"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-05

BEGINNING THE DAY-O prn- cfous God. sober me by the worlds Inmines and pestiIences and wars. Forbid that I should lose the power oi feeling amid so much suffering. save me from the cnllousness witch grows accustomed to cries of pnin. May l be drawn into a better real fzatiOn of my oneness with th. world md of my need of God. For ehrist's name. Amen.-H. M. E.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-05
THE TWO PRAYERS

By William Pinkney Lawson. A youth stood with uplifted arms and
 faced the rising sun. 70 God" he prayed with earnest eyes.
 Ere my short day be done, o God of power grant me power! O God
 of strength, grant strength To forge my way to fame, to claim a con-
 auerors crown at length; Till when deaths shadow creeps anear my
 name may show on high Peerless amid earths manifestation
 could I gaily die,' A man, still strong, but tuned by care, by
 tempering sorrow tried, Knelt. ere he slept, in humbleness, . spirit purified. Grant God of Love- he murmured low, grant me the power to love, The power to tighten tired hearts, the
 power cold hearts to move To sense compassionate. and ere my
 working soul takes flight Let me forget myself, to wake sun
 startled by Thy light!'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-05

Despite the situation along the Texas border, it isn't keeping anybody awake in this country, except a few vigilant Texans who are "honing for a scrap"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-05
THE REAL QUESTION

From the Augusta Chronicle.
 The warriors are now pointing out how peace could have been maintained. But how can peace be obtained is the real question.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-05

Look out for a celebration of Christmas that will astonish Santa Claus. if the present talk of peace materializes into something definite by that time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-05

Former Senator Lorimers political ann bition Is again awake evidently being the kind that the most powerful anes- thetic cannot put to sleep for any length of time,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-05

The prohibitionists of Alabama are still racking their brains to formulate pro- hibition law that will really prohibit.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-05

It remains to be seen whether rear rangement of the map of Europe will curtail the activities of the George Barr McCutcheon type of hero.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-05

From the Pensacola News.
 Up to date about 100000 paragraphers have hinted that the Kaiser since the capture of Poland will soon decide to collect Pole taxes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-05

General Huerta may still cherish dreams of power, but if he's doing any dictat- ing these days It's probably to a ste nogra pher.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-05

Of course if Von Tirpitz had prevailed, there might be a different story to tell. but he lost his case and Woodrow Wilson is now the strongest man in America.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-05

The supply of furs from Russia has been cut off, but fortunately there were plenty of summer furs already imported.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-05

Germany can-well afford to consider terms of peace at this time, although German 'kultur'' has not been imposed on England.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-05

While the present reputation of Juarez is bad enough it should be remembered that Juarez has never posed as model town
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-05

It is now in order for President Will son to exert a little more pressure on John Bull.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-05
NO UNDrRsrANDING THEM

From the Kalamazoo Gazette.
 Now that women have been wearing fure all the summer. they will probably soon don the peek-a-boos for the win- ter
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-05

Still. it may be possible that John Lind and Colonel House were overawed by the tropic splendor of General Carranza's whiskers,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-05

MT Root labors under one great diff ficulty as a candidate for the presidency He lacks q nickname.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-05

Uncle Sam offers a large stock of pajamas for sale, because his ungrateful tackles prefer to use them for overalls.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-05
HE FINDS IT NECESSARY

From the Anaconda Standard.
 Occasionally Tom Marshall takes tn liberty of reminding the country tha Tom is it's vice president.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-05

It isn't asking much of Uncle Sam to provide for the safety of submarine crews by eliminating chlorine gas
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-05
THIS IS AWFUL

Hard luck for little Servia, which ma, be divided as spells of war.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-05
CHEAP

From the Knickerbocker Press.
 German band in Albany street was of- fered 10 cents to play the "Marseillaise. The band played it, too.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-05
SCIENCE AND ALCOHOL

SCIENCE AND ALCOHOL. "I was at the museum today and saw professor articulating an icthy- osaurus"
 T don't suppose he'd had anything to drink?"
 Certainly not. Why do you ask?'' "If I'd take three drinks I couldn't even articulate the name of the thing. much less its bones."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-05
ALABAMA PRESS

Talladega Reporter: Another congrat- ulation to the legislature. It has passed the uniform receipt warehouse bill. but It ieft in the landlord and advancing lein claims, which are unfortunate though they may not be avoided
 Gadsden Journal: Gadsden merchants are preparing we'll for the fall and winter trade by putting in the biggest stocks in years and shoppers will be hard to please, indeed, if they cannot find all wants sup piled at home this year.
 Florence Times The summer is nearly passed. It has seemed a short one The seasons have been favorable. The crops promise an abundant yield. The business outlook is good. Let the pessimist retire.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-05
Nor sINcE Iooo ANYWAY

From the Charlotte News.
 Something Mt Roosevelt didn't say: "Our President, right or wrong
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-05
Re53,aeQ-

me like little music" said the temper amental peson.
 An effect of that sort depends more ar less on the personal point of view,
 You mean?"
 "The popping of corks is music to somo peoples ears"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-05
FOR THE COLONEI-yEs

From the Philadelphia North American.
 T. R.'s reply to the Secretary of War is what might properly be called Carri- son finish.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-05
HIS CHOICE.

This restaurant advertises No or- chestral din'
 Let's go in.'
 NO. think I'd rather have music. The dishwashers in here are noisy lot"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-05
IRKsoME RESTRAINT.

IfNhSOME ID HES I flAINI.
 If you deliver that speech you have just read over to me it will jeopardize your political future" said the friendly adviser.
 What if it does?" asked the states man. fretfully I've been wanting to make a speech like that for 16 years, put fear of the consequences kept me silent. If I don't get 1t out of my sys tenn soon it will jeopardize my health P
 THE CABARET TEMPO.
 ''When I'm depressed nothing cheers
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-05

for budget commission of five practical business men to be appointed by the Governor. and serve four years whose duty it shall be to make up budget and publish the same in the newspapers three months preceding the meeting of the leg islature. This commission will make up a budget providing for the raising of revenue and for the expenditures for all departments on the part of the state The members of the legislature and the people generally will have ample time be- fore the meeting of the legislature to thoroughly digest the report of the budget commission.
 The legislature by a majority vote can change the revenue raising part of the commission report as it sees fit. But it can only increase the appropriations rec commended by the commission by z. vote of two-thirds of each house. The Gov ernor thinks this will prevent undue and unbusiness-like appropriations and avoid many unnecessary appropriations, which have been made in the past.
 The Governor says that up to date the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-05
ADRIFT WITH THE TIr1ES

in the movies?" asked the idle ques- tioner.
 "IIum!' replied the practical person. T would be able to draw only one con- clusion and that would not be an agree able one"
 "Yes?"
 "As I have no histrionic ability, I would naturally suppose that my serv- ices were desired because I had fun ny way of walking or the kind of face that makes people laugh"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-05

News. fitted to the night,
 Dlnck, fearful, cOmf0rtIess and hor- nDie. king John.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-05

cuts in annual expenditures made by the present legislature have only been about thirty thousand dollars annually while tically consume four years of such a cut In other words the cost of this leg islature has been nearly one hundred and twenty thousand dollars.
 Governor Henderson, in his talk, in no way criticized the personnel of the pres ent legislature. He simply seemed de- sirous as a practical business man of putting the affairs of the state on a business basis.
 He does not pretend any of the showi- ness of political statesman. He talks and acts merely like practical business man, conducting a business enterprise.
 He feels that it is his duty to devise and put into effect business system for the state, which will remove it's affairs from the chaotic mess in which they have been for several years past It strikes me that he will do it.
 1p6R,4.eo
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-05

COMIC POSSIBILITIES. were to offer you 5000 week to act
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-01-21
STATE OF MICHIGAN. County of

STATE OF MICHIGAN, County of
Gratiot. In the Circuit Court for
the County of Gratiot, in Chancery.
Edna Drexler, Complainant, VS.. Jo-
seph II. Drexler, Defendant.
At 2 regular session Of said court
held in the Court House, in the village
of Ithaca, in said County, on the 10Th
day Of December, A. ID. 1914:
Present-The Hon. Kelly S. Scarf.
Circuit Judge.
In this cause it appearing by aft
-t 20 @ c. thc defendant, joseph
II. Drexler, is not a resident of this
state. but is a resident of Hill City i'm
the State of Minnesota:
On motion Of o. G. futile, solicitor
for Complainant, it is ordered that the
appearance Of said defendant, Joseph
n. DreXler, be entered in this cause
within four months from the date of
this order and that in case of his APP
pearance that he cause his answer to
the Bill of Complaint to be filed and
copy thereof served upon the solic-
itor for complainant within fifteen
days after service on him or his So
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-01-21
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FERRIS
INTENDED for last week. }

Mr.. and Mrs. William Skinner of
Chicago were visitors at church Sun
day.
w. +. Wheeler went 10 Mt. Pleasant
Monday to assist W. T. Murray i'm the
evangelistic services at the Church of
Christ.
Miss Braman, the primary teacher
at the Pine Grove school, attended
church services here Sunday.
Wallace Grimm and wife and three
children of Auburn, Mich, visited
their aunt, Mrs. f. A. Bailey, this
week.
w. p. Murray of Mt Pleasant will
occupy the pulpit of the Ferris Church
of Christ next Sunday morning and
evening.
Richard Setchfield returned TO his
home at lonia last Saturday. He
has been spending the past three
weeks with his wife at the home of her
father, Clarence Goodrich.
Versal and Lila Case called on their
great aunt, Mrs. +. A. Bailey, Sunday
afternoon.
Grant La Fevre and wife of Ed
more were Sunday visitors in this
neighborhood.
The meeting Of the Ferris Center
Cemetery Association held at +. o.
Dyers last Saturday was unusually
well attended. The chief topic of dis
cussion was the improving and beau
tifying Of the grounds of the GENE
terry. The next meeting will be held
at the home Of the association presi-
dent, Mrs. NJ. l.. Chalmers, Thursday,
March 18th. All interested are re-
quested to attend.
Miss Thora Nielsen is again helping
in the home Of +. ID. Hare.
G. VI. Wilson and Gertrude Thomp-
son visited at the home of George
Bailey at Elwell last Friday.
Miss Maria Dyer is entertaining her
sister, Mrs. Cox, of Saginaw.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-01-21

search and inquiry have been made to
ascertain the present residence and
whereabouts of the above named De-
PENDANT, Leroy b. Harris, or his UNI
known heirs, legatees, devisees or as
signs, and it is not known and can
not be ascertained whether the said
Leroy b. Harris is living or dead, or
where he may reside, if living, or
whether the apparent title, interest,
claim on possible right in or to said
lands has been by him assigned TO any
person or persons, or, if dead, wheth-
en- he has personal representatives or
heirs living, or where they or some
of them may reside, if living, or
whether such apparent title, interest,
claim or possible right has been dis
posed of by will, or who were his heirs,
legatees, devisees or assigns.
Therefore, on motion Of O. G.. Tut
tie, solicitor for said Complainants,
it is ordered that the above named
Edward G.. Bement, and Leroy b. Har
ris, or his unknown heirs, legatees,
devisees or assigns, cause their APP
pearance to be entered i'm this cause
on or before the 10th day Of June A.
ID. 1915, and in case of his or their
appearance that he or they cause his
or their answer or answers to Com
plainants' Bill of Complaint TO be filed
in this cause and a copy or copies
thereof to be served on Complainants'
solicitor within twenty days after SER
vice upon him OF them of copy Of
said Bill of Complaint and notice of
this order, and in default thereof said
Bill of Complaint be taken as confessed
by said Defendants or so many of
them as shall be in default.
And it is further ordered that with
in twenty days after the date of this
order the Complainants cause a copy
thereof to be published in the Alma
Record, a newspaper printed, publish
ed and circulating in said county, and
that such publication be continued
therein at least once in each week for
six successive weeks, or that copy
Of this order be personally served on
each of said Defendants at least TWEEN
" days before the time prescribed
herein for their appearance.
KELLY S. Scarf,
Countersigned. Circuit Judge
B. L. CASE,
Register in Chancery.
This suit is brought to quiet and
remove clouds from the title to lands
described in said Bill of Complaint as
follows:
The southeast quarter of the south
east quarter of section twenty-three
and northwest quarter of the north
east quarter of section twenty-six,
all in township twelve north of range
two west, Michigan.
o. G.. FUTILE,
Solicitor for Compliments. Business
Address. Ithaca, Michigan. 1907
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-01-21

Iicitor of copy of said Bill and in
default thereof said Bill be taken as
confessed by said defendant, Joseph
Ii. Drexler.
And it is further ordered that the
Complainant cause a copy Of this or
der 20 be published in the Alma Rec
ord newspaper published, printed
and circulating in said County, and
that such publication be commenced
within twenty days from the date OF
this order, and that publication be
continued therein once in each week
for six successive weeks, or that the
said Complainant cause a copy OF this
order to be personally served on said
Defendant, Joseph II. Drexler, at least
twenty days before the time above
prescribed for his appearance.
KELLEY S. SEARL,
Circuit Judge.
Countersigned:
r. E. HUGHES, Register in Chan
Gerry.
0. G. FUTILE, Solicitor for Com
plainant. Business Address, ltha-
ca, Michigan. 1875
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-01-21
War News Oddities

\ doctor i'm a French military hos
pital went eight miles in i've minutes
in an aeroplane and saved the life Of
mechanic bleeding 20 death.
Client has taxed its bachelors 20
raise money demanded by the German
invaders. the assessments running
from francs for unmarried men OF
twenty-seven TO 20 francs for those Of
fifty years
\ two cent subscription has been
started in Paris TO buy sword OF hon
or for the king of the Belgians. 4
noted sculptor has designed it. the hlt
being a nude youth dealing blow 20
crush the invader
The directors of a London printing
firm. who are OH active service. held
the annual meeting i'm a dugout in the
trenches in France and passed on the
accounts. the minutes of the meeting
being forwarded to London.
The scarcity of copper has become so
serious in Germany that all copper
telegraph and cable wires will be tax
en- down. and acetylene will be substi-
tuted for electric lighting so the wires
may be used for other purposes.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-01-21
WITNESSED AIR BATTLE
FROM DECKS OF LINER.
Mnnehaha Passengers Saw British
RepuIse German AeropIanes.

The passengers and crew of the Allan
tic Transport liner Minnehaha. which
arrived in New York from England.
are the first persons TO reach this coun-
try who witnessed the German aero.
plane raid which was aimed at Lon
don, but which was repulsed by Brit
ish air men on Christmas day. The
Minnehaha lay directly beneath the
fighting air craft.
There was dense fog. and the Min
nehaha. which had left London on
Christmas eve, had been compelled 10
anchor near Sheerness. The pasSen-
gers and crew were bored and grum
bling. and there was little Christmas
spirit aboard But the mist began 10
clear soon after midday. and just as
the river banks became visible there
sounded from shore the blast of bu
gle and an instant afterward the shrill
siren Of a warship. followed by the
sound Of guns firing.
Through the clearing mist some one
caught sight of German aeroplane
far overhead. and instantly every eye
was turned toward it, Presently sec
ond appeared out OF the haze. They
were travelling at great speed. headed
toward London. and about them shells
were bursting like fireworks bombs. 1t
seemed as though the aeroplanes would
slip from range OF the guns ashore
when suddenly three British air craft
u ~ n k+inK ha -ha Of Il
heavy cloud bank.
They were swifter than the Ger
mans and they raced after them in
tent, apparently on climbing 10 high
or attitudes. from which they could
drop bombs on the enemy. The Ger
mans saw them and circled The Brit
ish craft circled. too. and lodged this
way and that. striving TO get above
the Germans and at the same time
keep out OF range of the British fire.
Each instant it seemed to the folk
aboard the Minnehaha that some OF
the aeroplanes must come tumblinG
down, for they doubled and twisted at
seemingly impossible angles. and sew
eral times pieces OF bursting shell
struck the German craft The latter
at last gave up the fight and. pointing
out to sea- made off at full speed
They passed directly over the Mime
haha. and after them raced the Brit.
ish craft I'm an instant all five aero
planes were ont of sight
The Minnehaha's passengers eagerly
inquired for news as to the outcome
Of the battle, wondering whether the
Germans had escaped or had dropped
into the sea.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-01-21
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SEVILLE CENTER

Ontended for last week.


Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Lucas visited
at James Covell's Sunday
Miss Ethel Miller returned last
Thursday from a two weeks visit in
Grand Rapids and Grand Haven.
Edward, Ethel and Zelma Miller
drove to VIM Friday evening to visit
then aunt, Mrs. W. c. Perkins. They
returned Sunday evening.
Ted Crum took a sleigh load to
Riverdale Saturday evening to attend
the skating rink.
f. +. French ST. made a business
trip to Lapeer last week.
William Ball of Sumner and Edward
Mathewson of Elwell were seen on the
streets of Tamarack City last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Michael Shong Of
Alma visited their son William and
family last week.
Mrs. William Shong was a business
caller in Alma last Wednesday.
b. r. Hundey is remodelling and re-
building house for p c. Colister Of
Elwell.
d. f. Abbott is suffering greatly
from asthma. DR.. Mclaughlin of Ell
well is attending him.