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The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-05-14
Bessie Batr.iscaIe

Since she played in Mrs. Wigs of
the Cabbage Patch Bessie Barriscale
is often spoken of as 'Lovey Mary"
Like many Of the famous stars of
the legitimate stage Bessie will ap-
pear in special movie plays.
The story of beautiful girl who
goes from bad to worse is told in a
pathetic way by Miss Barrescale in
''The Cup of Life"
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-05-14
He TAKES WELL AT PARTIES-A
PATHE COMEDY

PATHE COMEDY
When those two geniuses of hui
NOR, Buddy and Percy, receive an in
itation to the reception of Jeannete
Dupree their joy is complete. Set
ting forth to celebrate their social
conquest they run afoul of a cop, who
proceeds to make life miserable for
them. Escaping the clutches of the
law, the enter a cafe, but their ink
is still with them. They get into a
scrap with several of the patrons but
lose the decision by mile. ,
They then proceed to the home of
Jeanette, mingling with the guests as
though they had been doing it all
their lives. But they're like the bull
in china shop and destruction fol-
lows in their wake At dinner, learn
ing that the chef has gone on strike,
they volunteer to serve instead. Ye
godsI what a mess! At the height
of the excitement one of the diners
shouts that she has been robbed. Sus-
picion points to Buddy and Percy.
One of their accusers is Buddy's ri
val, who is most emphatic in his &C
cuSations. Percy, however, discovers
this particular party removing a
necklace from another of the guests
and informs Buddy.
In answer to the request of their
hostess to entertain the other guests,
Buddy and Percy agree to do some
parlor tricks. They persuade the
thief to act as their subject" and
place him in a chair on a platform
Tying his feet tightly together, they
inform the audience that they will
secure all the missing jewelry. Their
victim endeaVors to beat it, but they
have him dead to rights. From every
pocket of his clothes they take some
piece of jewelry. The guests realize
the service which Buddy and Percy
have rendered them and shower the
heroes with every attention.
-O"O-
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-05-14
West Hammond, Il

West Hammond, III.-Anton Kosh-
inski, "a, found murdered. Shot
through head and hands and feet
were bound with pieces of a hand
kerchief.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1915-12-05

Left guard and the only Tulsa high
school representative on an all-state
:eam. win return next fall and vii.
ugap bs the bulwark of the center OF
the line. il viii be his fourth year on
the hiEh school team.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1915-12-05

was never stopped or outshone dur
ing the past season as right tackle or
the Tulsa high school team. Burton
will return next year and expected to
be one Of the strongest points OF both
offenSe and defense
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1915-12-05

CHANCE AT PENNANT

OBy HAROLD oURD

Although the warriors would IN u"
arms at any sign uf un rd.r0 uIdrbh-
post.ac1suu game for the state
.hamuiu-hp. tho Tulsa hlEh s.No'I
squad at present is ry,un- Nh IF
aurcls awaiting the untI Judgment
4 the oklahoma Ath'rN. ".s''Iall""
,oard of control
II is now admitted over i.. state
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Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1915-12-05

champion the southwest Freddie
fatherweght champion of the Pacific coast i'm fine ne
of VIII
that Freddie will the bout providing
will this punishment comes
keep i will have
o Baresvie Before rounds have
staged
oklahoma by small
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1915-12-05
LEON MIIIER

Of the 1915 Tulsa high
school team, and cap,aiu-olcot for
1916. This was his second year on
the high school team, but the first as
quarterback.
Alma record., 1915-03-11

given by the judges was as follows:
LIST place. Miss Amy Fee, Albion:
md. Miss Eva Aren't. Michigan
State Normal College; 3rd Miss Jes-
sic Duncanson. Alma; 4th, Miss
Dorothy Picters. Hope; 9TH, Miss
Susan L. Slayton, Kalamazoo and
Miss Fern Gage, Olivet tied, eth,
Miss Florence Butler. Adrian; Sth.
Miss Shirley Rigdon, Hillsdale.
At seven o'clock on the same
evening the Eighteenth Annual Mems
contest was held in the new taber-
nacle with approximately twelve
hundred people present and a lively
enthusiasm pervading the air.
Though Alma was not as successful
in this contest as in the contest OF
the afternoon Maurice Cole, the
Presbyterian representative, did ex-
cent onally we'll and brought honor
upon the school which he represent
ed lie tied with Elwood Stanberry
of the Ypsilanti Normal for fourth
place while Cornelius Wierenea OF
Hope college carried off the highest
honors of the evening with an ora
tion upon the subject OF The
Newer Patriotism
The hour between sayen and eieh'
was devoted to organized cheering
and roofing on the part of the rep
representatives, rival colleges preSen
The orators from the other colleges
had been accompanied hy large
crowds Of fellow students who kep
the atmosphere torn 20 sherds o'
their vociferous efforts to help tne'
cratoricail representative. Na'ur"'u
the Alma followers were much y
Continued on page :
Alma record., 1915-03-11
BIRD CLUB NOTES

The citizens in Alma have keen
interest in the wild birds, and that
interest is growing because it is we'll
repaid More people should boost by
Joining the Alma Bird Club and
unite in the organized work of the
Club. The Club is nearing the close
of its first year of work, and if you
want to be counted a member from
it's beginning you should join inn
mediately. Don't wait for the mem
bers to canvass you. You may be-
come a member for this year by
speaking to Mr.. Charles Murphy, or
Mr.. Steve Bennett or Miss Hood. at
Mr. l.. A. Sharp's Office, and secur-
ing a Membership card for 10 cents,
or 20 cents. This goes toward
work for the Wild Birds in our
midst.
Now is the time TO prepare your
bird houses and get them ready tc
put in place for the spring season
They may be placed out now or just
as soon as you see signs of the birds
that you wish TO attract.
A year ago Mr.. Harold Haynes
gave a lecture that started the worf
of the Club. This year we are fortu
nate in being able to announce tina
one of the great students OF birds
and lecturer on birds has agreed U
include Alma on his tour. A recen
tour included ninety-three engage
ments. Everywhere he wins higl
praise as a lecturer and entertainer
April IA is the date for this lecture
Remember the date and be at tn
High School Auditorium to hea
him.
Alma record., 1915-03-11
MOVE IO NEN HONE
Record Will Move to l. 0. 0
F. Building In Week
WILL. Spend $3.50 0
For New Machinery and Equipment

Within week the Alma Record
will be installed in IL new home in
the south half of the /. o. o. f..
building, the new management hav-
ing decided to leave the building
which has housed this paper since
II first came into being. But prob
ably more important than the fact of
the moving of the Record is that the
new equipment representing an out
Law of over $500 will be added to
the present equipment of the Office
and when this new machinery and
stock is installed the Record will
have the finest newspaper and job
printing facilities in the central part
Of Michigan. -.
Chief among these improvements
is a brand new Mergenthaler Model
*" Linotype machine of the three
magazine type. With this the Rec
ord will be able 10 handle a far
greater amount of business than
was formerly possible and will not
be dependent upon outside concerns
to furnish type.
\ big supply Of new type for ad
vertisers and those desiring frs
class job work has already been s.
cured
Alma has long been in need
such a shop as the Record VIII haN
in its new quarters with its bran
new equipment. Within shol
time the Record will be lat home
to new friends as we'll as old at j
South State st.
Alma record., 1915-03-11
GROVER SELLS OUT
Popular Druggist Gives Way to Low
ell Man

Fred Grover has sold the drug
store which he has owned and op-
Grated for several years to II. j.
Patterson of Lowell, Michigan, who
will personally conduct the store
which will continue ,.-C business m
der the name of Look ma Patter-
son. AS yet Fred is undecided as
to what he will do.
Mr.. Patterson came to this city
with the highest recommendation
and it is a foregone conclusion that
ne will make friends rapidly. lie
has very pleasing personality De
sides an ample experience in the
drug business. The new druggist Il
a graduate of Ferris Institute anc
for the past four weeks has worked
i'm drug store in Lowell.
Alma record., 1915-03-11
CHISHOLM EIEtsTFD
CAPTAIN OE TRACK TEAM

Ralph Chisholm, a Junior at the
college whose home is in Brecken-
ridge was honored by the members
of the 1914 varsity track team with
the captainship of the 1915 squad
at an election held last Tuesday.
Chisholm is one of the greatest
sprinters that Alma or the Michigan
intercollegiate has ever seen, in a
race from fifty to four forty yards,
being practically unbeatable. At the
1918 intercollegiate meet held at Albion
he was Alma's biggest point winner and
last wear did nearly as well.
This spring the new captain OF
the track team will specialize in the
same three races in which he hss
shone I'm the past. the one hundred
two twenty and four forty yard dash
es. and unless he has the misfortun
to break leg or do something equa
" disastrous to himself and his Al
ma mater he should be the bigges
point winner at the big June NEE
held in Albion.
Alma record., 1915-03-11
BOYS GET CAUGHT
Elwell Young Men Arrested For
Thievery

The three boys, Dewey Apple,
Carlyle Bowers, and Daniel Welch,
who were arrested last week and
brought to Ithaca on the charge OF
breaking into and entering the
store of Marley Slingloff at Elwell,
furnished bail, and have returned ia
their homes near Elwell. They
waived examination and will plead
guilty when brought before the
Judge, and will be sentenced by him
The Welch boy is u years of age
and the others under seventeen. The
Bowers boy is apparently the gang
leader.
The officers seem satisfied that
these boys are implicated in the re
cent Odd Fellow episode at Elwel
when the carriage seats and wheels
of a number of ladies' and gentle
mems rigs were smeared with tai
and grease during. their meeting
When they arrived at their home:
they found themselves covered Will
grease. The people of that vicinit!
are thoroughly disgusted with these
continued depredations and Sheriff
Newell Bradford is beginning a gen
eral cleanup. and means business.
Alma record., 1915-03-11
LOCAL POULTRY FANCIERS
GOING TO THE FORE

The fanciers of Alma, Mich, are
TO be congratulated on the fine show
nut on January 25-29 in this busy
little city, We will not go into de-
tails as to each class but wish to
mention at least two classes of birds
that we conidered extra fine, those
being the S. c. White Leghorns OF
F. A. Wright and Chas. F. Thuma,
both of Carson City, both showing
an extra good class of birds and
both getting good winnings with Mr..
Wright little in the lead with the
largest string.
l.. |. Litwiller Middleton. Mich,
showed string of S. c. Black Min
orcas that were extra good birds and
walked off with all the firsts and
then some and they we'll deserved
them as they were a classy lot. Mr.
Litwiller is one of the leading breed
ers i'm his part Of the state having
several breeds and devoting a great
deal OF his time to them on his larg,
farm. Michigan Poultry Breeder
Alma record., 1915-03-11
MAYORALTY CANDIDATES.

Since Prof. Cooks announcement
that he will not be candidate Tor
reelection quite number of names
have been suggested for the mayor
atty candidacy, though as yet moth D.
ing definite has been done to line
up tie men for the coming spring
city elections. Several good men
have been suggested and are being
boosted by their friends, among
them being Charles Ward, r. c.
Crandell. Otto Sanderhoff, Fred Row
land and Frank McCondkey. From
that number or from others who
might be named a highly satisfac-
tory mayor could be easily selected.
Now is the time for the voters TO
consider whom they will have efor the
city's chief executive.
The question as to whom VIII be
entrusted this high position is a
vital one to the tax payers and oth-
er citizens of Alma and too much
care cannot be exercised in the
choice of the best man for the place
Alma record., 1915-03-11
RETURN HOME
Mr.. and Mrs. Vernier Finish Four
Months Trip

On the 9Th of November. Mr.. and
Mrs. Fred Vernier of Alma started
on pleasure trip through the south
ern part of this state and the north
ern part of Ohio. At Lansing they
enjoyed pleasant visits with Mrs.
Vernier's son and daughter, Melvon
Baker and Mrs. Alta Dick. From
there they started TO Waldron. Mich.
TO visit Mr. Vernier's children and
their old home. Mrs. Vernier had
a grand visit with an old friend that
she knew when but young lady
She stayed there six weeks at the
home of Mrs. Susan Vannasdalen
During this time Mr.. Vernier was
visiting with his children who lived
but short distance from Waldron
Mrs. Verpier and Mrs. Vannasdal
en- then took the train to PIONEER
Ohio, where they visited Mrs. VS.
nephew and Mr.. Vans niece. While
there they enjoyed themselves yer!
much. They then started home bu
decided to spend few weeks in LaI
sing. After a good visit there the.
returned to Alma
Alma record., 1915-03-11
HearIy 10, 900 baVe
Intended RiViVaIs
Hf Big CsbernaeIe

Beginning with Friday, Feb
ruary the 26th and continuing to
Tuesday, March the ninth, during
which meetings were held near
ly every day and sometimes
twice daily, ten in all be
ing held, approximately nine
thousand siv hundred people
attended the revival services
conducted by Rev. Loose, assist
ed by Prof. Lillenas. This is an
average of nearly one thousand
per meeting. At least on three
occasions the tabernacle which
seats thirteen hundred people
was full to overflowing. The
number of the converts has run
up into the hundreds while those
who have been influenced by the
message of the evangelist will
run into the thousands.
The influence of the meetings
can best be Judged by the in
creasing numbers of those who
are in nightly attendance.
Alma record., 1915-03-11
Annual Contests of State
Colleges Held in Presby-
terian Church and
Tabernacle
ALMA SPEAKERS % WELL
Cole And Miss Duncanson Finish in
High Places Before Record Crowd

The Eighth Annual Womens con-
test of the Michigan Oratorical lea
que was held in the auditorium of
the Presbyterian Church, Friday af -
ternoon at two o'clock with a crowd
that packed the church on hand to
hear the orators and cheer Miss
Jessie Duncanson, Alma's represen-
tative, on to victory Though she
did not succeed in securing the COW
eted first prize Miss Duncanson in
winning third place with the ora
tion THE New Patriotism" secured
the highest oratorical honors that
any Alma girl has ever taken.
Miss Amy Fee. a senior at Albion
college won first prize with the ora
ton. "A Matron or Mother?'
while Miss Eva r. Aren't OF Ypsilanti
Normal college won second place
with the Grafton. The Sport OF
Kings" The decision OF the judges
seemed to be very fair though II
was the opinion of nearly all present
that Miss Duncanson deserved a
higher place than she was award
ed The theme of her oration was
on peace and she handled her sub
iect with great skill Her delivery
was remarkably good .excelling that
tac
A pipe organ selection by Miss
Grace Roberts and violin solo by
! Prof. Cyril Davis were appreciated
3 by the audience very' much. In FAC
! Prof Davis playing never appeared
, to better advantage.
The standing of the orators al
Alma record., 1915-03-11
mayor Cook not Tn may
orally Race CHS Spring

Professor Albert II. Cook for
the past year Mayor of the city
will not be a candidate for re-
nomination at the spring cleo
tions and despite the urgings Of
friends will not enter the cam
paign. Overwork and multipli-
city of other duties are the rea-
sons for his decision. His ser
vices TO the city in a public way
have covered a period of nearly
eight years, seven as aldermen
from the third ward and one as
mayor, and during that time he
has been the cfty's most trusted
and hard working office holder.
Besides the work connected with
the mayoralty Office Professor
Cook has continued his duties as
Secretary of the college and has
besn prominent in the work OF
several organizations in the city.
His withdrawal from the public
service of the city will be a dis
tinct loss TO Alma. He will Of
course, in an unofficial way main
tain the same interest in her well
fare.
Alma record., 1915-03-11
ART CLUB ELECT
Officers For Year Elected At Home of
Mrs. Vliet

The Alma Art Club at its last
meeting held at the home of Mrs.
Walter Vliet on Wright Avenue last
Wednesday held its annual election
OF officers with the following result:
President, Mrs. Walter Vliet; Vice
President, Miss Cora Dunlap; Re-
cording Secretary and Treasurer,
Miss Minna Greer; Corresponding
Secretary. Miss Mable Rogers Dele
gates to the State Federation. Mrs.
Walter vliet with Miss Mable Rog-
ers as alternate. Following the
election of the regular officers So
cial hour was spent during which
light refreshments were served by
the hostess.
Mrs. Francis King left Wednesday
for New York where she will spend
three weeks visiting with friends and
with her daughter, Miss Fanny.
Alma record., 1915-03-11
ALMA JOURNAL MOVES
Is Now Well Installed In Redman
Block

Last Saturday evening the Alma
Journal complsted the removal OF
the Office equipment and presses and
is now installed in its new quarters
in the east room Of the Redman
block. The change was made with
no break in the regular work OF the
company despite the bigness of the
Job.
In it's new home the Journal COM
pany will have much more room
than formerly and will have an al
together more desirable location
! The Office of the Wells Fargo EX-
press Co. was moved at the same
time and will occupy the west part
of the front of the building. The
Record tongratulates the Journal ur
on Their splendid new home.
Alma record., 1915-03-11
FRANK CLARK
PURCHASES FEED BARN

Frank Clark, a prominent Alma
farmer and for a time a merchant
stble owned by Ed. Winn and in the
future will conduct livery sale,
and feed stable in the cement feed
barn on West Superior St Mr.. Clark
has a wide circle OF friends who will
be pleased to learn of his new pur-
chase. He has already taken pos
session of his new acquisition.
Alma record., 1915-03-11
Big improvements Are Fol
lowing Wholesale Ex-
change of Stores
MANY NJ MERGHANIs MOVE
Changes Caused AS Result OF Polias'
ky Fire Weeks ago

Business changes are taking place
and have taken place which involve
nearly all of the merchants IN the
CITY and give the business part oil
Alma an entirely different complex
ion The fire which. partially de-
stroyed the Pollasky block and iorc-
ed the merchants TO seek new quar-
ters was the primary cause OF the
whole series OF changes. The follow
ing merchants and corporations VIII
or have transferred their homes U
" Wright. NJ. Messenger, ID. w.
Robinson, Cohen Brothers, a. H.
smith, c. G.. Rhodes, NJ. A. Medler'
Fred Slater, J. c. Converse, d.
Brown. the Alma Journal, The Alma
Record and Geo. Ellis.
Charles G. Rhodes transferred his
stock which was removed following
the fire to the corner of Superior
and Woodwork streets, back to ms
old place of business. one block west.
a.
stock to the place vacated by -Mr.
Rhodes. In another article we VIII
tell our readers about the occupa-
ton bv the Alma Record OF the
south half Of the Odd Fellows build
ing which Mr.. Medler formerly oe-
cupied The Cohen brothers Will
move into the building where the
Record has been published since It's
birth The Cohen brothers have
been occupying the Alma Hotel FOR
the past eight weeks since the fire.
The Alma Journals former home
has been taken over by G. V. Wright
so that he may have more room ior
his furniture stock and his increas-
ing business. His other store VIII
he continued to be used by him. Inc
stores formerly used by the Cohen
brothers and by A. X. : NTH are De-
ing ioined by ID. w. Robinson into
one big store where he will have the
best equipped clothing emporium De
tween Saginaw and Grand Rapids
Elaborate improvements have beer
made ana every means are being en-
pIoved to make it the best equlppe'
women's furnishing store in Ceh'ra
Michigan. A force of carpenters ma
heen an work for Mr.. Robinson 10
the mast few weeks and when the.
have completed their job Alma VIII
boast of a fine up to date store. 4
sneoia, front is being built in an
improvements are being inaugural
ed inside.
Mr. M. Messenger has secured tn
.,ore vacated by Mr.. Robinson whic
adioins his big store on the east an
will there continue his bushes ur
der the name Mems Store IN
Edwards Hotel has been torn dow
and nearly all the debris removed
Mr. Ellis has removed his restauran
10 the room vacted by Mr.. Swishe'
who now conducts his pressing sho
over the Record Office
Fred Slater has fitted up the stor
building which ID. w. Robinson lei
vacant by the consolidation OF h
stock and removed his mems clot'
ing stock there His former place
business will be occupied in Tn
future by ]. c. Converse who will r
move his jewelry store and optics
eouipment there. He plans to ad
IN his stock considerably.
Alma record., 1915-03-11
NEW GROCERY FIRM.

J.B. Smith whose experience in the
grocery business covers period OF over
twelve years has opened grocery store
aud meat market combined in the build
ing recently vacated by ]. II. Wilcox
Just south of Rhodes drug store. His
long experience combined with his pleas
ing personality will insure him sue
cessful business career in Alma.
Alma record., 1915-03-11
MISFORTUNE NEVER COMES
SINGLY

Gustav Woydt who buried his wife
here February II. 1915 in the Riv-
erside Cemetery lies very sick with
inflamatory rheumatism at 12S West
End street, where he makes his home
with his stepson. Bert Thorpe. Mr'
Wovdt has been i'll for over a week
Alma record., 1915-03-11
REPUBLIC MOTOR TRUCK CO.

The past week has proven the banner
week of the year for Alma's greatest in-
dustry. The Rhe Republic Motor Truck
Co built, sold and delivered over 30
motor trucks the cash RECEIPTS being
above s3O,OOO.O0. 1t is expected that
the business for the month will exceed
5O,000.OO.
During the weeh ending March 9th the
company receiysd orders for ~ trucks
immediate ship.nent.
Alma record., 1915-03-11
ADVERTISED LIST

Alma, Mich, March Sth., 1915,
Advertised list for week ending
March Sth., 1915.
Mr.. Jerry Draper.
Verna Hawkins.
Mr.. Gregor Stroska.
The above If not called for will b'
sent TO the Dead Letter Office March
22nd, 1915.
Alma record., 1915-03-11
BASEBALL FANS, ATTENTION

The project of having St. Louis
Alma baseball team will be discussed at
the big fan roundup at the City Hall.
Tuesday night. March is, eft O'Clock
Alma record., 1915-03-11
CARD OF THANKS

We wish TO extend to our many
friends and neighbors our sincere
thanks for their kind help and SYM
pathv during the illness and death
of our beloved wife and mother;
especially the lodge of Royal Neigh
bors of America Rosewood Camp NO.
32S1 OF Alma, of which she has long
been a member. for their beautiful
floral tribute. Also the Woodman
lodge and the farmers club for their
kinda sympathy and beautiful flow
ers. :
Louis F. MUM,
Mr.. and Mrs. K. r. Hollinell,
Elmer and Laurel Muhn4
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1915-08-17
Baseball
Results
National League.

National League.
Philadelphia 5, Boston 0.
Brooklyn 1, New York 2.
Pittsburg 5, Cincinnati 4.
Only three scheduled.
American League.
New York 0, Philadelphia 2.
Cleveland 2-1, Detroit 6-3.
Boston 1, Washington o.
st. Louis Al, Chicago 8-5.
Federal League.
Baltimore A, Chicago 6.
Pittsburg 1, Brooklyn A.
Buffalo 0, Kansas City 5.
Only three scheduled.
Southern League.
Memphis 5, Chattanooga 2.
New Orleans 5, Atlanta O.
Nashville 8, Little Rock 4.
Mobile AZ, Birmingham 3-2;
first game eleven innings, second
seven innings.