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Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-29
ATToRNEys-AT-LAW
Brown & Perkins.
water.Resrfnos 'RSs:ks,..

All rocks contain some water, but solae, such the granites, carry only an 'approachablel amount. Sandstone, on the other hand; has. an absorptive capacity Of a gallon or more water to thercubie foot of rock and is the best waseF bearer of the solid rocks.
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EMERALDS DEFEAT FORT WRIGHT
Wlmantic Five Walked Away From Soldiers in Second Half Score A to 25 -Windham High Defeats KilIngy, 21 to P.

cisco in the national championship took the measure of the colored flyer over this distance. No better attrac- ton could have been arranged by the N. Y. A. c. as a feature for their meet in view of the, sensational race in which Drew. Morse and Loomis en. gagged on Wednesday night.
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LAUNCHES CAMPAIGN TO PURIFY ATHLETICS.
College Presidents of Pennsylvania
 Met at Philadelphia.

Philadelphia, Jan. 27.-A campaign for the purification of college and school athletics was launched here to- day at a meeting of the Association of College Presidents of Pennsylvania. The association, which includes in it's membership the heads of all the prom inent educational institutions in this state decided to adopt one-year's residence rule for students coming from other colleges and to frown upon the practice of granting scholarships for athletic ability.
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Duration of Life increased,

Four fundred;years ago the average length of human life. was between eighteen and. twenty years, One hun- dred years ago the average human life was less than thirty. Tie average human life today reaches nearly forty years. s
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condition and one bleacter must be torn down. Freeman has been very successful in business lately, and Ia said to bo ready to hire a crack play ing manager who will make fans en- thuse. Tommy Dcwney and Neal Ball, both former big leaguers as well as Bridgeport boys, are candidates for manager. They each tried to buy the franchise, but could not come to terms with Freeman.
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FI The SGbbSfh,

As.werld without. fSabba IL aosfd be like g man without a smile, :t:-, B summer without flowers. and like a h5mestead without a garden. It is tke joyous day of the whole week. Beeeher. a <
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interested."

When the Eastern association ap- peared- to have the inside track, the in the league, wanted to sell out. Now the Bridgeport club does not want to sell. There's many a flop and twist in baseball. Merger prospects encourage the Bridgeport owner Moth ing in the Eastern association could prevent him seeking a buyer for his Eastern franchise. The merger is be- ginning to look good to it's "enemies."
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leagues representation on the games highest court?" Ban Johnson was asked. If the minor leagues should be represented their man would have only limited powers" replied Johnson He would vote only on questions in
 Which the national association was
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. .t- a. - Distinction of Terms.

"Of course you favor the uplift?" "I donT know," replied the busy man. 'I'm plain, practical person. Some times I think the uplift depends too much on literature and science. What l favor is the, boost"
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Sole oriein of Right:

My voice may sound too harsh, and may too severely insist on proclaim ing the necessity of. virtue and sac rifce; but I know, and. you win soon know also, that the sole, origin of every right is duty fulflled.-Maz- -iri:a f' ''' '-''r f''7
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| f'-. t
 Make He:se EaautifuI.

In the house. that is beautiful to the external eye, there must ever be corners and unexpected places. clos cts, a,szkSitchens and cupboards- "rthe powers that be-" behind the scenes. ,.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-29
Nery Handy RemeGy.

: AlWaysakeep alum in the house.. It checks bleedins wounds, and for bleed ing of thez mouth or tongue a wash of cold water in which alum has been dissolved iszvervs effective. 1as 5z
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w. HI. G.
Reds Purchase Fed InfieIder.

Cincinnati, Jan. 2S.-It was an , nounced here today that the Cincinna- ti National League club had purchased Infielder William Louden from the Federal league. Louden was former ly with the Buffalo Federals. The pur- chase price was not made public.
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May Offer Hinkey Coaching Job

The University of Buffalo is consid ering a plan to offer Frank Hinkey the position of football coach for next season. Hinkey's contract with Yale has another year to run but there is some doubt as to whether he will re- turn to New Haven under the grid iron regime of 1916.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-29

Connie Mack, manager of the Phil adelphia Americans has announced that he has released to the Baltimore club of the International league Pitch CT Knolson and Sherman and Infield- CT Kopen.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-29

Garry Hermann can remain chair man of the national commission just as long as he wants to, according to President Tener of the National league
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iness mems league of Hot Springs. for Willard to train there for his com
 ing fight in New York. Jones ssays the camp will be established about
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WINpHAM HIGH FIVE
 coMEs BACK STRONG.
klIIlnsIy Found Fault With Rsfsres,s
 Decisions-score, 21 to f2,
Especial to The Bulletin. )

Willimantic, Jan. 2s.-After a Iay- off for a fortnight, the Windham High school basketball squad got back into the game Friday afternoon at the Y. M. c. A. gymnasium. and took the measure of the team from Killingly high to the tune of 21 to 12. Every man on the local team threw one or more baskets. and the game was at times an exciting one to watch.
 The visitors found much fault with the decision of Referee Robert Kelley who. by the way, called more fouls on the locals than on the visitors, who "crabbed" hard all through the game. Whatever may be said as to the merits of calling all fouls, technical and otherwise, the custom is not followed in this city. and the visitors fot no worse treatment that the locals in the matter.
 For the first period the basket shoot ing was slow, and for nearly half of the time three foul goals represented the only tallies, but in the second half the w. H. s. five registered much better.
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| Manager Joe Tinker of the Cubs admits there was a deal on for John 1 ny Evers, Zimmerman to go to the | Braves, but that negotiations now are all off.
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LaureI HiII vs. Y. M. e. A,

The Laurel Hill basketball team consisting of local stars will play the Y. M. c. A. five this evening at the Y. M. C. A. gym.
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Steve Yerkes is tickled to death with the news that he is to play with the Cubs. He tells Joe Tinker the Cubs will land the pennant.
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SPORTING NOTES

According to Reggie Brown, the Harvard football team lost to Cornell
 last fall because it used only simple plays"
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cupids Will Play in TaftviITe.

The Cupids of here will play the Taftville Sluggers in Parish hall, Sat urday afternoon. Their lineup: lilly and Finlayson, forwards; Pool and Zerner, guards; Donovan, center.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-29

Ralph Glaze will try to come back this season as pitcher for the Port land (Ore.) club of the Pacific coast league.
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COTTON.

New York, Jan. 2S.-Cotton futures closed steady. March, 11.99; May. E2.21; July, 12.35; October, 1236; De- cember, 12.50.
 Spot quiet; middling 11.S5.
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Tom Jones. manager of Jess Will lard, has wired an acceptance from New Orleans to proposal of the bus
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MONEY.

New York, Jan. 28-Can money easier; high 1 3-4; low 1 1-2; ruI- ing rate 1 3-4; last loan 1 3-4; clos ing bid 1-2; offered at 1 3-4.
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Goals, Gillian 4, Camp 8, Van Dorr 1 3, Higgins 8, Chapel 6, Lewis 4, W Keirans 3, J. Keirans l.. Goal from fouls, Gillian 2, Wilson l., referee
 Kelley.
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Miss pevaII,s Tean Won.

At the Aetna alleys Friday evening a team explained by Miss Devan de- feated Miss Jackson's .quintette in two strings The reSuItS:
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BELL:ANS 6 Absolutely Removes digestion. Onapackage proves it 25c at all druggists

THE AETNA. BOWLING. HuAIAaDs. v AIIeys. c Tahlss.
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Especial to. The Bulletinl

Willimantic.r Jan. 2S.-The Emerald five defeated the. team from Fort Ter " Friday evening in the Valley street armory. A to 25. The game was very close up to the close of to the close of the first half when three baskets in quick succession put the Emeralds safe distance in advance, 22 to- 4. In the second half the soldiers boys were foutclassed The game was fast and well contested.
 There, was a large attendance. The
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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-11-30
CHRISTMAS MAIL
Mail Parcels Early. so as to Insure
Delivery for Xmas.

Postmaster Y. p. Cash wishes TO in-
press on the patrons of the post Office
the necessity Of cooperating with the
postal service to the fullest extent in
preparing and mailing their Christmas
packages. so that the work may be
rushed along more satisfactorily, and
also to insure more prompt deliveries.
In this connection the postmaster
desires to impress the need of observ-
ing few simple rules, which while
simple, will greatly facilitate the work
at the office during the rush Of the
holiday season, which is coming with
in a few short weeks
II is desired first that all postage be
fuzzy prepaid on all parcels that are
being shipped. Do not make it neces-
sary to have a package held and a
card sent, saying, Held for Postage. y
Address all parcels fully and plain
ly, so that their proper destination
may be told with the least possible
trouble. A little thought in this re-
spect will save great deal of valu.
able time for the post Office employees
In this connection, also. do not fail to
have the name and address of the
sender on all parcels.
Pack articles carefully, and see that
they are wrapped securely, so thai
they will not be damaged in shipping
II is also important that the package:
are not sealed as sealed packages ar,
subject to first class rates. Your
carefulness in this respect means mon.
cy 10 you.
In order to relieve part of the lat,
rush, just before Christmas. mail your
packages early 1t will insure theil
delivery before Christmas They may
be marked, "Do not open until Christ
mas" BE sure and insure valuabl,
parcels.
Written inscriptions, such as Merr,
Christmas. Happy New Year or Bes
Wishes. etc, are permissible addition
10 parcel post mail
Special attention is called to mai
and money orders for foreign mai
should be mailed December 1st. Thi
mail is subject to delay, and Decembe
lst, should be about the time that In
ternational mail for Christmas shoul'
be attended to.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-11-30
MILK HIGHER
Dealers Raise Prices Here a Cent Il
Quart.

Some of the milk dealers. who arc
operating in this city have made a
raise IN the prices Of their milk and
have added cent a quart to the price
FOR the retail trade. so that it is now
costing nine cents. where heretofore
it has been costing eight cents.
Where only a pint of milk is taken
"A day the price also jumps whole
cent. going from four to five cents,
this being the nearest point to the
half of the nine cents. Where it is
possible TO keep milk over a day. peo-
PIE are going to find it cheaper to pur-
chase a quart of milk every other day
from now on, where they formerly pur-
chased a pint a day 1t will mean a
saving of one cent every other day.
The majority of Alma dealers have
already made the raise 10 nine cents
and it is understood that the others
ar, contemplating such a raise in their
prices. Milk profits are not what
they should be. evidently, owing 70
the high cost Of feed
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-11-30

Last Saturday the Alma college
football team fell before the on
slaught of the Notre Dame university
football team, conquerors of NJ. A. c.
by score of 46 to o. in battle on a
snow covered field
The heavier, faster and more ex-
perienced Catholic eleven had it over
Alma in every department of the
game, and scored almost at will, eX-
cept in the last quarter, when the
Maroon and Cream braced and held
the Indiana team scoreless.
The defense OF the Hoosiers was
great at all times and not once during
the entire game could the Maroon
and Cream cover the needed ten yards
for first down Harper's machine
was working in splendid form, and
certainly is ready for its big battle
With Nebraska.
The Maroon and Cream was, be
cause of her failures to advance the
ball. compelled to resort to punting
game throughout, and IT was Alma :
superior punting during the final
quarter coupled with a much better
defense that kept the Hoosiers from
scoring during the last period.
The Catholics scored within the first
three minutes of play, when Slack
ford went over from the ten-yard line
on an off tackle play. Slackford
crossed the goal three times during
the first half and Miller trotted over
once. Fitzpatrick, the former Alpena
lad, scored twice in the third quarter
and O'Hara once.
Playing against one of the strongest
teams in the middle west, Alma did
well to hold the score to 46. Just a
week ago Notre Dame defeated NJ. A
&c. by two touchdowns. rolling up Q
score Of FIVE points larger than the
University of Michigan was able TO dc
against the Farmers. This just gives
q slight idea of how strong the Notre
Dame team is this year, and shows
that Alma was playing a team that
had every right to score big number
of points, now, when il is in the
height of condition
The Alma men played hard through
out the entire game. and frequently
held their superior opponents for
downs, which aided greatly in keep
ing the score under a half hundred
points.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-11-30
.ALMAS SCHOOL HOUSES
ARE BADLY CROWDED
School Board has Secured Room
in the City Hall to Use for
the Fourth Grade.

The rapid increase in attendance at
TIE Alma public schools is constant
iy causing more and more surprise
among those familiar with the condi-
tions At the present time there are
over two hundred more students I'M
the public schools than there were a
year ago.
At the end of November 1918 the
public schools had 925 pupils in the
three buildings and on Monday night
Of this week the same three schools
had an attendance of 1870 pupils, an
increase Of POS pupils in one year
In October 1915 there were 800 pu-
pills and at the end of October 1916
there were 1856, an increase of Sc
This shows an increase for November
Of this year totaling l39 new students
in the Alma public schools.
Such increases as this mean only
one thing, and that is a new school
house for Alma. A new school must
come and come quickly if the now ser
ious conditions are 70 be met with in
the proper way.
The schools are even now so crowded
that the large room in the city hall
has been obtained for new school
room. which will be used from Decem-
ber 18th until the close of school in
June. The fourth grade will use the
city hall room for their room and a
new teacher will be secured for this
purpose The position has been ten
dered to Miss Lucille Fleming. but as
yet she has not accepted the offer
On Monday of this week ten stu
dents again entered the public schools.
six entering the Union school build
ing, three the primary building and
one entered high school This is
slightly above the average increase.
but such increase simple pounds home
the need of the school
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-11-30
GREAT BASKET BALL
TEAM THE PROSPECT
Alma College Has a Fine Collec-
tiOn Of Stars and a Crack
Team is Expected.

Now that football has gone into the
discard, basketball is looming up as
the zig sport at Alma college and in
dications are the brightest in some
years for winning team.
Helmer had few men out the first
Of the week practicing, but will not
get down TO hard work with his squad
until next week. when the work will
start in earnest Right at the start
interclass games will be played as has
been the case in the past Year.
Through the medium of interclass
games it is hoped that timber, which
otherwise might not turn out for the
team. will be found. The interclass
games will be fought to determine the
interclass champions.
Helmer has "A fine lot of basketball
men. That much is known right now
Captain Richards, Malcolm Smith and
French are still available from last
years team Besides this talent. Hoo
hhan. the ex-Normalite, who is in the
Alma camp holds a reputation as a
classy basket ball man, and those
who have see the Mt. Pleasant lad in
action in past years believe that hc
has a great chance 70 make a position
on the quintet this season. Dig"
Gallagher, former Alma college star,
is expected TO be back in college for
the rest of the season, and is good
enough to be assured Of a position on
the five. Gallagher is one Of the best
basketball men Alma has ever had
and will greatly strengthen the Alma
team, if he lives up TO the reputation
he has established here Ed. Foote
and Art Foote, both Grand Ledge
lads, are good and should make good
scrap for the team Besides these men
are a number of others of class, who
will make hard fight for the team
Athletic Manager Melvin is busy
arranging schedule, which is expect
ed to be completed soon. 1t will con
tain an attractive list Of games that
will be highly pleasing to the Alma
fans, as it promises to give Alma the
best list OF home games in years in
this sport The NJ. l. A. A champs,
Kalamazoo college, NJ a. c., and
other strong teams will appear on the
lima court this year.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-11-30
GIRLS GLEE CLUB
College Girls Form GLIB and Will
Give Entertainments

) 4 girls glee club at Alma college is
the coming thing, and while the young
ladies will not make grand tour OF
the state. as will the mems glee club,
il will without doubt prove as popular
around Alma as the mems glee club,
which has been spreading the reputa-
tion of Alma for some years past.
tits expected that during the spring
months that the young ladies glee club
will give an entertainment here IN
Alma, and they will also make APP
pearances in neighboring cities and
towns, but it is understood that the
ladies are not 10 enjoy a lengthy trip
with their musical organization. Trips
a day in lenght will be the longest
Roll call by quotations.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-11-30
MUNICIPAL BONDS
FOUND WORTHLESS
TechnicalitieS Found in the
Water and Sewer Bonds
City Had Voted.
ANOTHER ELECTION NEEDED
Council Passed Resolutions TO
Rescind Former Bonds and
Make Fresh Start.

Ii has been found That the SOC.
o0O.OO water and the S40,OOOOO sewer
bonds Of the city Of Alma. voted by
the citizens at "a special election, Aug.
1ath. are Illegal because Of certain
slight technicalities. which viii of
course necessitate new election be-
lore the proposed water main and
sewer extensions can be made
II expected that new election
viii be called for as soon as possible,
SO hat the work may be gotten under
way as soon as possible. At council
meeting on Tuesday evening of this
week ,he matter was taken up, and the
former action in regard 10 the bonds
ryscinded
The following resolutions offered
and passed at the Tuesday evening
council meeting tell the whole story.
The following preamble and reso
lutions were offered by Alderman Oe-
cen and supported by Alderman Lake
Whereas. al special election. held
on the 18th day Of August, 1916. the
qualified electors Of the city Of Alma.
voted upon the issuance of sixty
thousand dollars CS60.000.0OD water
bonds and forty thousand dollars
0,00000) sewer bonds of said city
and
Whereas, it has been ascertaned
that the above bonds are illegal and
void because of certain technicalt;ts.
Now Therefore Be it Resolved That
all proceedings had by the city of
Alma in the matter of the above bonds
be and the same are hereby rescinded
and repealed.
The following preamble and resolu-
tions were given UNANIMOUS vote.
Whereas, This council has received
from the Continental Commercial
Trust and Savings Bank of Chicago
Illinois. their offer "a copy of which is
hereto attached and hereby made
part thereof) to purchase sixty thous-
and dollars $3.50, 100000. Alma. Michi-
gan water bonds, fully described in
said offer provided this council takes
new proceedings to authorize the is
suance Of said sixty thousand dollars
water bonds, said proceeding to be
taken i'm manner directed by the
attorney of said bank, and the form of
all proceedings to be furnished by said
bank 70 this council
Now Therefore Be it Resolved That
this council proceed to take new pro-
cccdings to authorize the issuance of
the above bonds
Be il Further Resolved That the
above offer Of said Continental and
Commercial Trust and Savings Bank
bc and the same is hereby accepted by
this council
BE it Further Resolved that the city
clerk forthwith deliver a certified
copy Of this resolution to said bank
BE il Further Resolved That all
RESOLUTIONS and parts of resolutions in
conflict with the provisions of this
resolution. in so far as they conflict
herewith, be and the same are here
by rcscinded and repealed
This resolution was also accorded
unamious vote, as was another fol-
lowing which was the same as the one
on the water bonds, except that it
read sewer bonds, and the amount of
money was given at $4,000 instead
o. $50 600.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-11-30
HOLD MEETING
Directors and Stockholders Held Meet
ing Saturday.

Last Saturday the stockholders and
directors of the Gratiot County Gas
company held a special meeting here
TO consider plans for the betterment
of the service.
1t was voted to make provisions
fol the installation of third coal bent
at the plant here and for the laying
o. considerable more gas mains. The
improvements contemplated will cost
the company in the neighborhood Of
$4,000
The business of the Gratiot County
Gas company has been growing with
great rapidity, and have forced the
stockholders and directors to take
some action in regard to bettering the
capacity Of the plant and the laying
Of more mains.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-11-30
FAREW ELL SERMON

Capt. and Mrs. Lamont will hold
their farewell meeting in the Army
ball on Superior street next Sunday
evening. December Bird. Unforeseen
obstacles have risen since the an
nouncement at the NJ f. church last
Sunday morning, so the meeting is
changed to the Army hall.
This will be the second time that
Capt. and Mrs. Lamont have said
farewell to the Alma people, and wish
to say here, that Alma. yes there is
only one Alma, and heartily thank
the people for their kindness, also
for their help to them in a financial
way.
Every one is most cordially invited
to attend their last meeting. next
Sunday evening. December 5rd
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-11-30
FORMER ALMA GIRL MARRIED

The marriage Of Miss Fredia Holtz-
hauer and Alexander Filbert was sol
emnized Monday evening at Salems
Lutheran church. Rev. t. G. Hahn
officiated in the presence of a number
of friends and relatives. The young
people were attended by Charles Wiet-
IKE and Miss Sarah Coakes both of
this city. Prof. VIM Rudow rendered
Lohengrin's bridal chorus.
Following the ceremony the bridal
party went TO the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. George Osborne on North Bail
street, where a wedding supper was
served.
Both young people are popular
among a wide circle of friends. They
will make their home for the present
with the brides sister, Mrs. Geo. Os-
borne. Friends extend congratulations
-Owosso Times.