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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-06-10
NO LIQUOR SOLD ON CRUISES

Northern Navigation Company will
guard its patrons from all possible an
noyance. No liquor is sold on any of
the boats operated by the Northern
Navigation Company, the line on which
the excursion from Sarnia, Ont. TO
Duluth, Will be given this summer
There is no provision in the boats per-
feet appointment for bar and no in
toxicating liquors of any kind are per-
mitted aboard the steamers
I'VE wanted TO make perfectly sure
that the people of Alma and whoever
else aboard our boats for a cruise up
the lakes will be safe-safe from an
noyance as we'll as from danger" says
II II Gildersleeve, General Manager
of the Northern Navigation Co. 1T
seemed bit puritanical, perhaps,
when we made this order a long time
ago, but we felt sure we were right
and we have hewed close to the line.
"As a result, passengers on our
boats-whether women or children or
men-are as safe from intrusion and
annoyance as though they were in
their own homes. 1t has been our en-
deavor to give our boats a home at
mosphere and, am happy to say, we
have succeeded wonderfully.
"Women residents of Alma who would
ILL q, ,r1 t,por -,t.b an aNcurciof, q 4
the Record offers, may plan upon it
to their hearts content. They need
not fear that, because there is no gen
tleman in the party, they had better
not go. BY the careful arrangements
we have made for their comfort and
care the provisions we have taken
that no harm or annoyance shall come
to them. they will go upon this de-
lghtful trip and have a thoroughly
enjoyable vacation"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-06-10
DEFEATS Mt. PLEASANT

The local high school base ball team
again mastered the fast Mt. Pleasant
high school team Wednesday by a
score of to 0. 1t seems that Mt.
Pleasant was real anxious to win the
Central State title, and the only way
to do it was to challenge the local team
game to be played at Mt. Pleasant.
Alma High claimed the title, since
Shepherd and Mt. Pleasant broke even
taking a game each, while Shepherd
had taken two defeats at the hands
of Alma.
The challenge was accepted and the
Alma aggregation was victorious in
the contest which proved to be very
exciting from beginning to end.
Highfeld was in very good form,
holding the Mt. Pleasant batters to
only three scattered hits, while Kelly
of Mt. Pleasant was found for ten
hits, one being double by Smith.
The lineup of the local team was
slightly changed, Smith being placed
at third and Tinkham at first, and
certainly improved the infeld which
worked very smoothly.
Mann did exceptionally good work
with the bat. getting three safe hits
in four trips to the plate.
Final score:
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-06-10
4 NEW ABSTRACT COMPANY

o. L.. Smith, prosecuting attorey, l..
b. Caldwell, Circuit Court stenograph-
er, and Gaylord Nelson, County Treas
urer, have bought the Abstract bust
ness of the Colonial Title & Guaranty
Co. The new company will conduct
the business under the name of the
Colonial Abstract Company.
The Abstract office mas been moved
to rooms in the DeMay block, Ithaca.
which have been recently reftted for
the purpose. The company is now op-
en- for business at its new location, and
the three members of the company as
sure the public that in the prepara
tion of new abstracts, the bringing up
to date of old abstracts, or a simple
search of title will be done with ex-
treme care and only work of unques-
toned accuracy will be allowed to go
out.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-06-10
ALMA HIGH TRACK TEAM DOES
WELL IN STATE MEET
Handley Bests State Record
In 220 Low Hurdles.

Last Saturday occurred the big state
track meet at Lansing In which any
high school i'm the state could enter
Alma High School was one Of the
smaller schools entered, and little was
known OF where they would stand in
the meet. because of the number Of
men the large schools would have to
enter, while Alma had but few.
But for all that, Coach Crisp went
to Lansing with his few men and
when the meet was over, Alma stood
third, while Detroit Eastern took first,
and Muskegon took second Alma
was handicapped some because there
were no men to enter in the weights,
and, to get any points at all, they
would have to be taken in the dashes
Handley showed himself master at
this in breaking the state record in
the 22O low hurdles. Smith was also
there with the goods, being close on
Handley's heels in that race. In. the
relay Alma had to enter the Glass B.,
because of its population which must
be 10000 or more to enter the Class A
relay However, the points were the
same for both classes and Alma won
the race and was awarded a silver
cup.
Alma High is to be congratulated
for its splendid showing in the meet,
and great credit is due Coach Crisp
since he was the principal factor,
training the men and putting them
in proper condition.
Some of the best men will be lost
to the school with the close of this
school year, but hopes are high for
another crack team next year.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-06-10
Rev. J. Frank Jackson


Hess of Detroit, the architect Of the
church in Coruuna, presented the
plans and specifications to the people
in Alma. An energetic building COM
mitteo proceeded to work and ON the
4th Of Oct, 1887, the new church was
consecratec by the Bishop OF the Dio-
cese. The Rev. George Vernon now be-
came clergyman in charge and under
his direction the first officers of the
church were elected. Mr.. NJ. b.
Faughner was elected Warden; Miss
Catherine Delevan, Secretary; and
Miss Adelaide " Cass, Treasurer; who
were approved by the Bishop. Ar
rangements were now made by which
services were regularly conducted
The mission continued to grow.
In 1889 a pipe organ was built by
Farrand and Bokey of Detroit. 1t was
installed on the east side of the chan
eel, and by its introduction, the digni-
ty and efficiency of the services were
considerably enhanced
A new venture was made in 1892.
The Rev. j. W. Weatherdon who had
succeeded the Rev. G. Vernon in the
control of the ST. Louis and Alma par
ishes, separated himself from StLouis
and gave all his attention to Alma.
Having missionary on the field, it
was now felt that suitable house
for his residence should be provided.
The committee who carried this idea
to completion was Mr.. j. W. Arnold,
Mrs. A. w. Wright, Miss Catherine
Delevan. Mr.. A. w. Wright and Mr..
S. w. Tinker. The Rectory was on
the north side of the church and was
finished at cost of about $4,000. The
first resident was the Rev. Charles
Carey who entered it in the spring of
1894. After the resignation of Mr..
Carey, the Rev. II. B. Jefferson as
sumed charge of both Alma and st.
Louis and from 1899 to Nov. 1900 of
Alma alone. For little over a year
the Rev. j. II. Eichbaum had charge
then in 1903 the Rev. c. L. Ramsey,
who had been ordained deacon, few
days before, entered upon his work.
In November Mr.. Ramsay received his
priests orders. Up to this time the
work had received aid from the do
cesar Board of Missions. but it was
now felt that the mission was strong
enough to dispense with such help.
The mission from this time became an
Independent parish and was in charge
of a Rector.
Mr.. Ramsay resigned in 1906 to take
up further study in the General Sem
mary.
The next Rector was the Rev. +. f.
Williams, during whose work two i'm
portant changes were made The pre-
sent commodious Guild House was
erected and the parish was incorpor-
Continued on Page 81
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-06-10
President Blaisdell Delivers
Remarkable Talk to
Graduates
SUBJECT FOLLOWING PETER"
Tells Young Men and Women That
a Christian Life is Essential
TO Success.

Tie annual college Baccalaureate
address was delivered in the Presby-
terian chuch, Sunday evening, by DR..
Thomas c. Blaisdell, the retiring pres
ident of the institution. The Doctor
took as his subject Following Peter"
and for his text the eighth verse Of
the twentieth chapter OF gospel ac-
cording to st. John: "Then entered in
therefore the other disciple also. The
address proved to be one of the very
best given by President Blaisdell be-
fore an Alma audience. bringing out
thoughts and ideas that were new to
most of his hearers. Surely it was a
wonderful sermon for the seniors of
the college to carry c,o-g with them
as they go out to their various fields
of endeavor, which they have chosen
as their life work.
President Blaisden laid special
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-06-10
TWENTY EIGHTH ANNU AL
COLLEGE COMMENCEMENT
Class of 1915 One of the Largest in the History
of Alma College

AT the final chapel service of the
year, Monday morning, athletic "A's'
were awarded to the baseball, basket
ball, track and tennis men, for service
during the past year on Alma teams.
Roy Campbell, 10, who has been
coaching at Knox College, was on hand
TO give out the baseball letters TO the
following men: Captain Simenton,
Wood, Goodrich, Peacock, Hyde, John
ston, Simpson, Dancer, French, De-
Pew, Fitch, and Steggle, Campbell al
so had the honor of handing out bas
ket ball letters TO Captain Cook, Wood,
Nesbit, Steggle, Gallagher, and Marks.
II might be added that both the base
ball and basket ball teams finished
second in the Intercollegiate race this
last year. Frank Hurst. '06, am old
football star, was called on by Doctor
Blaisdel to present the track men with
tleir medals and letters Those who
were fortunate enoGgh TO win point
or Alma at the Intercollegiate meet
asst week, and thereby win the much
coveted "A" were Captain Chisholm,
II Jackson, NJ Jackson. Hyde, Wood,
5 schultz, Chapel, FIR Oh, Richards, Gal
agcr, Sayles, an Marks. Hurst
also handed out t. tennis letter to
ole and Smith who won second place
Cor Alma at Albion, Saturday.
After the athletic embems were
given out. Doctor Blaisdell called on
Ed Brehm, former student Of the
College for a speech Mr. Brehm in
short bat brilliant talk told of the
things that were making Alma the
coming college of Michigan Rev Ma
son was then called on to tell of Alma
recent achievement along foremost
lines. Rev. Masoa made the predic-
ton that within three years, Alma,
would take first in both the Women's
and Mems contests. Coach Bleamas-
,er concluded the speechma5ing with
a short talk on Alma's athletics of to-
morrow.
The final chapel service. Monday
was unquestionably the best that has
been held this year
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-06-10

The promotion exercise of the pupils
of the eighth grade will be held at the
Union school, June ID, at 2:30 pm.
The class will be addressed by Rev.
j. +. Jackson of the Episcopal church
and the friends of the graduates are
cordially invited to be present.
The following pupils expect to re-
ceive their certificates of promotion
that evening.
Dena Barney, Irene Breeze, Mildred
GARNER, W. ID. Clark, Lottie Easlick,
Merrill Hopkins Harry Hooper, Sell
ma Kernen. Leona McMullen, Nellie
McCarty, Helen McConkey, Mary Nc
lntyre, Lester Martin, Frank Note
stein, Ruth Schultz, William Sherman,
Thelma Snyder, Elsa Struble, Fred Va
lade, Carl Wood, Fora Wilson.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-06-10
X. of =. BANQUET

Last Thursday evening the Knights
of Pythias gave their annual banquet
to the Pythian Sisters, which was well
attended and highly enjoyed by all.
After the regular meeting of the
lodge was over, the Knights and Sis
ters marched into the banquet room
where a table decorated with carna-
tions and other flowers and loaded
down with good things to eat, greeted
the eye. After dining. not wisely but
too well, the ladies were requested to
furnish some music while the Knights
sang few familiar songs, after which
dancing was indulged in until late
hour.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-06-10
JAMES WILLIAMS DEAD

Jame Williams banker Of River
dale, who has been in very poor health
for some months died in Saginaw last
Sunday. Mr. Williams was in Alma
ome week thia eprirg doctoring and
returned home much better, but was
taken worse again and wa taken to "a
hoaDita n Saginaw. last Thursday
with intentions Of an operation, but
expired before an operation was per
formed.
Mr. Williams was forty-fve years
of age had resided in Riverdale for
some years, he was made cashier of
the Riverdalc Bank. some years ago,
following Fred Rowland, Of this place.
He was AN excellent citizen, loved and
respected by all who knew him. He
leaves widow and three children to
mourn their loss.
The funeral services were conducted
by the Masonic order, about 30 Ma
sons from Alma, attending in a body.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-06-10
ATHLETES HAVE BREAKFAST UP
RIVER

Continuing a custom which has eX-
listed at Alma for years, the members
of the athletic teams took an early
morning hike up the river, Tuesday,
with their lady friends. to partake of
the annual "A Mems Spread. Close
seventy gathered around the fires and
roasted weenies to their hearts con
tent. Many of the old time athletes
were on hand to enjoy the fun with
the men who are now making Alma
famous in athletics. After the pictures
were taken of the "A" men and their
fair ones, the bunch divided up in
mall groups and slowly sauntered
back TO their Pioneer and Wright Hall
domiciles.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-06-10
JUNE WEDDING

Among the June weddings to be
noted was that OF Miss Helen c. Lat
inner of Detroit and Mr.. Dell Herrick
of Worthwhile, Monday June 7th. At
eight o'clock, the appointed hour, the
bridal procession came down the stairs
TO the tune of Lohengrin's wedding
march, through an aisle roped off
with streamers of white. They took
their places before the fire place lat
ticed with white. under a white arbor
banked with palms and flower vases
filed with iris and fern. The bride
wcs gwen away by her father. The
ring service was used, Master Ronald
Medler, nephew of the bride, acting as
ring bearer.
The brides gown was of white silk
net and filet lace bound with narrow
satin bands. Her veil was of white
tune in bonnet effect Neither gown
nor veil had a train. Her maid of hon
or, Miss Hula Latimer, wore dress Of
accordin pleated blue chiffon and car
ricd killarny roses. The brides moth
or wore q dress ofswhite silk batiste
and corsage of yellow roses The
groom and best man, Harold Isabel,
wore the customary full dress.
The out of town guests were Mr..
and Mrs. r. c. Medic and son, Ronald
Miss Reva Mack, and MIR. and Mrs.
Roy Miller, all of Alma, Mich. Mr..
Chas. Herrick Of Fenton, Mrs. Frank
Woodworth of Worthwhile, Mr. Arthur
Sly OF Vanderbilt.
After a short tour. Mr.. and ,irs.
Hcrlick win reside in Worthwhile
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-06-10
IMPROVEMENTS ON FORD CARS

One of the most noticeable sights on
our streets the past week has been the
Fords with the silver plated radiators
lamps. etc. They are not new models
but silver plated with White Way, the
most practical polish on the market
today. Very simple to put on, anyone
can polish their brass trimmed car in
very few minutes making il look and
wear like solid silver. White Way pol
ish is now on display and for sale at
Ellisons Grocery. adv.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-06-10
MEMORIAL

The first Sunday in June has been
designated by the X. Of r. and I.O.O.F
orders as Memorial Day. On Sunday
last joint services were held in the
LO.O.F. hall and were largely attend
ed. A short address was given by Rev
j. Frank Jackson. Other addresses
We're also given. Appropriate exer-
cises We're also held after which they
visited Riverside Cemetery and decor
ated the graves Of the departed mem
bers returning to the hall, where light
refreshments were served
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-06-10

On Thursday, certificates and de-
grees were awarded to the following
seniors:
Margaret Allen, ABB; Paul Austin,
BIS; Mary Blaisdell, ABB; Maurice
Cole, ABB; (magna cum laude); Sid
ney Cook, ABB; Gladys Dershem, ALB.
(magna cum laude); Albert Asset
styne, Is. (cum laude); Theodore
Gates, Alb. (cum laude); Alger Wood,
ABB; Clarence Goodrich, Alb. (cum
laude) Esther Halverson. ABB; Lula
Huber. Alb. (cum laude); Harry Jack
son, BIS: Milton Jackson, BIS; Ar
den Johnson, BIS; lima Johnson, BIS.
(cum laude); Joseph Kennedy, ABB;
Bryson McCloy, ABB, (cum laude ;
Beulah Parr. ABB; Ralph Peacock. b.
S.; Arthur S'menton, ABB; Esther
CONTINUED on Page s.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-06-10

The graduation recitals of the Con-
servatory of Music were given by
Miss Mary Rose and Mr. Bope Butler
The piano recital given by Miss Rose
proved to be one of the very best of
the year. Her rendition of Schuett's
"Serenade harlequin" and "Tristesse
dc Columbine" were enthusiastically
received.
The recital given by Mr.. Butler in
the college chapel Tuesday morning
proved to be the best this talented
young tenor has treated an Alma aud
fence to. The numbers on the pro-
gram that were received the best
were Flotow's "Oh So Pure, Gounod's
"All Hail Thou Dwelling, which is
taken from the opera Faust, and Yer
dis "Woman Is Changeable", taken
from the famous opera Rigoletto.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-06-10


stress on the fact that if the members
of the graduating class, or anyone else
for that matter, was desircus Of max
ing success Of their chosen voca-
tions it could only be gained through
the help of the Master No matter
what work one may enter upon, there
is little chance winning great laurels
without the assistance of Jesus Christ.
The men who have made history and
who have accomplished the greatest
things in life, are the men who have
taken for their teacher and councillor,
Jesus.
In speaking to the young men and
women, who have just completed their
college courses, Doctor Blaisdell said
in part:
my young friends of the graduating
class, my boys and girls. This mes
sage has not been designed to enter
tain you. It's purpose is to lead you
to ask the searching questions, What
is my influence to be during the half
century yet before me? Whence
shall draw my inspiration?
A year or two ago was published
in England, book entitled ''My Lady
of the Chimney Corner" In it a
young man tells of the marvellous in
fiuence for good exerted over a whole
community by an unlettered Irish
mother living at the very bottom of
the world in Antrim,--hi mother, she
was. Hers was deliberate, carefully
planned influence. How she set his
hand to the plow.
Ye1l do somethin' for me?" AYE
anything in the woorld." "Shut yer
eyes and stn' close to tn table"
He obeys and she puts into his hand
a smooth stick. "Jist for tn now these
are the handles of a plow. Keep yer
eyes shut tight. Ye've seen man
plowin field ?" "Aye" "Think that
ye see long, long field. Ye're plow-
in it. The other end is so far away
ye can't see it. He obeys, and then
she took the stick from him and push
ed him gently to a stool, and told him
he might open his eyes. That's quare
he said. Listen, dear; ye've put yer
han to the plow; We must niver, niver
take it away All thru life yell have
them plow handles in your hands and
yell be goin down the furrow Ye'll
crack a stone here an there, the plow
will stick often an things1l be out Of
gear, but ye're in the furrow all the
time. Yen change horses, ye'll
change clothes, yen change yourself,
but you'll always be in the furrow
plowin', plowin', plowin'. Ye're Gods
plowman now"
"His name is Alexander Irvine The
old mothers influence has crossed the
wide ocean. How much further il may
60. who knows?
You have put your hands to the plow
my young friends. Never let go. You
Continued on Page 81
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-06-10
Largest Class in the History
of Alma High School
Receive Diplomas.
HAD VERY SUCCESSFUL YEAR
Faculty is TO be Congratulated On
Excellent Showing Made BY
Entire School.

This year thirty-seven young men
and women, the largest class in the
history of the school, will receive Ger
tihcates of graduation from the Alma
High School. OF this number thirteen
are boys and twenty are girls
The exercises of the Commencement
week VIII begin Sunday evening, June
l3 at 1890 o'clock at the NJ. +. church,
when Rev. Thomas c. r. Brownlow will
deliver the baccalaureate address to
the thirty-seven graduates.
On Monday evening, Superintendent
and Mrs. Schultz, will entertain the
seniors and high school faculty at the
high school gymnasium.
On Wednesday evening the class
play viii be given and ON Thursday ev-
ening i'm the High Scnool auditorium,
at pm, the graduating exercises win
be held, at the conclusion Of which Mr..
f. l.. Smith, president of the Board Of
Education, viii present the diplomas
The address to the class will be de-
livared by Hon Fred J.. Keeler, Super
mtendent of Public instruction. Mr.
Keeler is a forceful speaker and as
Superintendent Of Public instruction.
has achieved an enviable reputation.
Following is the program for the ev-
ening
Overture Faust" High
School Orchestra.
Invocation Rev. j. W. Priest
Piano Solo Minuet L'Anti-
Paderewski Ruth Bennett
Address Hon. Fred /. Keeler
Selection Boys Glee Club
Presentation of Diplomas Mr.
z. J.. smith. President Board of Ed
gcation
Alma High School song Class of
rs
Immediately after the exercises Of
the evening, the juniors will tender
reception to the seniors and their
friends i'm the high school gymnasium.
The seniors who will receive their
diplomas are:
Clarence Banghart., Ruth Bennett.
William Blair, Winnie Boyd, William
Brewbaker, Helen Cary, Hazel Cary,
Doris easier, Carl Dewitt, Media Dove
William Federspiel, Georgiana Cos
sett, Wealthy Grain, Crystal Heron,
Leo Hill, Helen Judge, Ruth Kelley.
Elsie Lindner, Elaine Losey, Mildred
McConkey, Inez Mccoy, Lura Miller,
Nina Montigel, Wesley Muscott, Ed
Mahr, Helen Parr, Roy Perry, Glen
Rockwell, Lloyd Sexton, Edna Sias,
Malcolm Smith, Rhea Talon, Helen
Tam, Bertha Waber, Clara Waber
Mildred Wiley, Archie Wood.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-06-10

Probably The prettiest event of the
commencement week was The c>er-
cises of the Kindergarten department.
which We're held ON the beautiful lawn
of Francis King. The young ladie ~
this department prepared four dances
which they presented before the
crowd Of about three hundred who had
gathered at Kings State st. home
FOR the occasion. The program was
divided into four numbers, the first Of
which was a May Pole dance, which
the kindergarten girls. worked up
themselves The thirty girls partici-
pating in this number We're especially
gowned for this particular dance. I'm
the second number on the program
twenty-four of the most graceful girls
in the kindergarten department gave
an exhibition of a Bavarian Folk
Dance. Twelve Of the girls were
robed in the costume worn by the
Bavarian boys. whiio the other twelve
were aireNni lie ro TUNES Chat arc
so fannAar 20 tne Da,arian giris. The
third part of the program was a solo
dance by Miss Helen Opperman of
Saginaw. Miss Opperman, who has
been training the girls for the dances,
is regarded as one Of the most grace
ful dancers in the state, and she sure
ly upheld that reputation Tuesday
afternoon. In the fourth number of
the program the twelve girls who had
been selected as the most graceful in
the kindergarten department, pro-
duced the Pipes O. Pan dance. The
twelve girls dressed in most beautiful
costumes of varied colors, were did
ed into three groups of four each, all
three groups interpreted the dance in
mastery manner. Many thought
this to be the most artistic number on
the afternoons program. As an en-
core the three came back and gave the
dance again, while Miss Opperman
danced i'm between the groups.
Much credit is due Miss Opperman
and Miss Caroleen Robinson for one
of the most beautiful and most pleas
ing events any Alma College Com
mencement has ever had. The friends
of the college feel very deeply in
debted to Mrs. King for her kindness
in allowing the dances to be given on
her gorgeous lawns.