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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-05-04
MEMBERS ELECTED FOR
LOCAL Y. M. C. A. BOARD
Met Last Wednesday Night at
First State Bank and
Elect Officers

Last Wednesday evening meeting
was held in the parlors of the First
State bank for the purpose of elect
ing and organizing local ~. Nj. c. A..
board The following Were chosen as
members: Carl Washburp, Jotham
Allen, l.. A. Sharp, DIR. Carney, PROF.
r. +. Veatch, f. G. Crandell, Or. c. b.
Gardner and j. A. Gerhardt. State
Secretary Knapp, and Gratiot County
Secretary Blain Curtis were present.
Secretary Knapp gave talk on the
coming international Y NJ. c. A. con-
vention to be held in Cleveland, May
IL TO 16, also he spoke briefly on the
State High School Boys conference
to be held at Torch Lake, June 27 to
July 9th. The local high school is
entitled to three delegates to this con-
vention. Those contemplating going
should see Prof. Veatch or Secretary
Blain Curtis.
The board choose the following Off
GERS: President, Prof. r. F. Veatch,
vice president, DR.. c. b. Gardner; sec
retary and treasurer, j. A. Gerhardt.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-05-04
v. c. 7. j. HOLD
/. MEET At WHEELER
Good Delegation From This
City Attend Thirty-First
Annual Affair.
MRS. E. h. WOOD PRESIDENT
Meeting Held April 26th and
9th. Good Speakers and
Excellent Program

The Thirty-frst Annual meeting of
the Gratiot County Woman's Chris
tion Temperance union was held April
26 and 27 at the M. +. church of
20 and 27 at the NJ. +. church Wheeler
OF which Rev. T. j. Dunbar is pastor.
Wednesday promptly at l:30 p. M,
the convention was called to order by
President Mrs. Norma F. Nudge.
Devotionals were led by Mrs. Myrtle
Welch of Ithaca After which roll call
Of officers and delegates with response:
"What have | done this year to help
our cause? ?" Seating of delegates; APP
pointment of committees; review of
last convention and some superinten-
dent reports.
The meeting adjourned for dinner
which was served in the church.
On Wednesday evening after
voluntary by Mrs. Esther Stowe and
devotionals led by Mrs. Nudge, the
guests were welcomed in behalf of the
Church by Rev. f. q. Dunbar; The
Village, DR. +. l.. Street; The Schools,
Miss Jessie Markham and the w. f.
NJ. s., Mrs. Lois Johnston.
The W. c. T. L., Mrs. Alice Max
son.
Music by Girls Chorus.
Response to Welcome, Mrs. j. w.
Miller.
Vocal solo, Miss Maize Coleman.
Demonstration of Dry states was
given by 10 young ladies and Others
Violin solo. Al
Song by Campfire girls.
Benediction.
Thursday morning was mainly gi~-
en- to Superintendent Reports, show
ing what work had been accomplished
during the year. y
After report of Credentials com
mittee, the following officers were
elected.
: President, Mrs. Ella H. Wood, Alma.
Cor. Sec. Mrs. Alice Maxsors'
Wheeler.
Rec. Sec, Mrs. Minnie crandeIls :
Alma. ~
Treas, Mrs Maude Ballard, Pom
phi.
Vice Pres. at Large, Mrs. Norma f..
Nudge, st. Louis.
Business was again transacted an
the afternoon. Memorial hour, led
by Mrs. Duncan of Ashley, five Of
our White Ribbons wer called to their
reward during the year
A very interesting paper was read
by Mrs. Fulcher of St. Louis. Cues
tion box was conducted by Rev. Eta
L..
sented to Ithaca, they making the
largest net gain in membership.
The special feature of the evening
was the address by Rev. Eta S. Shaw.
state evangelist. This with good
music closed the convention.
The convention was royalty enter
tanned by the people of Wheeler
There was an interest shown through
out the convention and a specially
good attendance.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-05-04
COLLEGE STARTS CAMPAIGN

er residents of Alma and vicinity will
give them the knowledge that the old
er residepts aready have. Alma col
lege is the youngest sectarian college
i'm the state, having celebrated its
twenty eighth birthday on April 10,
the date on which the articles of asso-
citation for Alma college were filled
with the Secretary of State for Michi-
gan back in 1887. The Presbyterian
Synod of Michigan had decided the
year previous to found "A Presbyterian
college in Michigan. In the fall of
1887 the college opened its doors with
the Rev. Or. Hunting as its first presi-
dent.
AT this time Alma college consisted
of two buildings, the present admins
tration building and Pioneer hall, both
on campus of twenty-five acres.
These buildings and the campus had
been the beginning of Dormal school
started by the late Ammi W. Wright
two years before Alma college opened
its doors, but it had not been a success
and the place was turned over to Alma
college by Mr.. Wright and the citizens
OF Alma.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-05-04
MAY MORNING BREAKFAST
Seniors and Juniors Hold Annual AZ
fair Tuesday Morning

The annual May morning breakfast
was held in the high school Tuesday
morning, May 2nd. This little affair is
given to the juniors every year by the
senior class and is always long-look-
ed-for occasion.
The big commercial room was ap-
propriately decorated for the occa-
sion and members of both classes were
given flowers. Over ninety were pres
ent including the faculty. At six
o'clock the three tables were seated
and soon all were served by the class
of '18. The breakfast was we'll plan
ned and served and much credited
was reflected upon Miss Shellhaas,
who was in charge. Toasts were given
at the close Of the breakfast. Charles
Creaser opening with a toast "To
the Juniors" Forest Smith replied
for the class Of II. Ruth VonThurn
spoke ITO the Faculty" and was re-
sponded to by Prof. Schultz. Miss
Smith told about my First May
Morning Breakfast"
Robert Adams held down the place
of toastmaster in mis- general good
natured way. All toasts were good
and helped make the affair decided
success.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-05-04

Alma college opened on September
18th that year, and the first days
registration was thirty -four. Ninety
five attended Alma the first year.
The year following the opening of
the college central heating plant was
installed and in 1889 the library was
added to the college buildings. This
was followed in 1895 by the gymnas-
ium and i'm 1897 by Hood museum. In
1902 the beautiful dormitory. Wright
hall, was completed, and at this time
Pioneer hall, previously used as a
ladies' dormitory became the mems
dormitory. Wright hall since 1902
has become known as one Of the finest
women's dormitories in the middle
west and would be credit to any col
lege in the country.
The college has fine athletic field,
presented by Mr.. Davis of Saginaw,
after whom it has been named. Alma
has made great record in all branch
es of athletics from the first, and this
in spite of the fact that Alma college
is the youngest and smallest of the
sectaiian colleges Of Michigan.
Rev. Hunting, the first president of
Alma college resigned I'm 1891 and was
followed by the Rev August +. Bruske
who continued as president for over
score of years, resigning in 1912. DR..
Thomas c. Blaisdell succeeded him as
president. He resigned last June, and
was succeeded last fall by Harry
Means Crooks, with whom the destin-
les of Alma college lie, and all who
know him believe thoroughly that
Alma college is in the right hands,
if success is what is wanted. II. ID.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-05-04

college expressed themselves as to the
amounts that they would give towards
the endowment campaign for Alma
college, Just what this amount was
has not been made public but it is
known to have been all that could be
desired or expected; in fact IT was
more than was expected. Among the
trustees of the college are two well
known Alma men both of whom have
already declared themselves, these be-
ing the Hon. Francis King, and Mr..
L. A. Sharp. The other members of
the Alma college board of trustees are
Rev. Barkley of Detroit, chairman;. X.
p. Brooks of Mt Pleasant, NJ. w. Tan
ner of Saginaw, Rev. ID. Stalker of
Calumet, f. A. Lyman of Ypsilanti,
C. NJ. Wilson Of Grand Rapids, Chas.
Moore of Detroit, j. +. Seeley of Caro-,
William Winton of Verona, }. n, c.
B. Chatfeld of Bay City, W. o. HUI
CART, Jr., of Grand Rapids, Rev. w. X.
Spencer of Ionia, Robert S. Tracey of
Sturgis, John W. S. Pierson of Stan
ton, Rev. l.. s. Brooke Of Howell, Ira
NJ. Hatch, Cleveland, O. who rs chair
man of the endowment committee;
Leonard Laurense of Detroit, and Mrs
Sarah ". Lancashire Of New York
City.
The president Of the college, Harry
Means Crooks, and the endowment
committee of course will take the most
active part in the campaign which
starts in a little more than week
and will continue through the two
years, which the campaign lasts.
A few words in regard to the history
of Alma college especially TO the new.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-05-04
BULLS AND BEARS OF K. P.
LODGE HAVE BANQUET
Contest of Membership Closes
With Grand Blow Out in
Lodge Rooms

The contest which has been raging
in the X. p lodge circle for the last
six months was brought to a close
last week and last Thursday night the
losing side entertained i'm grand style
the victors.
The Bulls and Bears headed by g..
=. Porter and J. p Losey, were the
contesting parties. Somewhere dur
ing the course Of the campaign the
bulls slipped a cog and Glib Porter
and his victorious cubs came out IN
the lead by a long majority.
An elegant supper was served by
the losing Side, the main feature of
the evening being the singing Of the
Contest Song" TO the tune of Auld
Lang Syne This little ditty was
composed by G. b. Porter, captain of
the Bear side and explains the course
of the campaign quite well. Here it
is:
Once on a time two captains bold,
A contest tried TO win,
One was windy, so we're told
The other old and thin.
The first one paved and beloved
much
In this youll all agree,
But alas, he lacked in natures
touch
He had no horns you see.
The other old did humbly bear,
The believing as il grew, 49,
He growled he better have n care
Or he'd be clawed clear through
For an old and grizzly bear,
Knew well bull can't score,
So let the hornless creature tear
He has no horns to gore.
And so the bear in quiet slept,
So quiet that the bull,
Into hornless head there crept
Great confidence i'm full.
The bear slept on till almost time
The count was 20 decide
Which had been the shrewdest one
AS captains for their side.
The bear had slept no doubt of tha
And perhaps had not awoke
Until to late, had not the bull
Dragged that he was joke.
His bellows woke the captain beai
And other bears as well,
| And how they clawed the bulls, W.
swear
This banquet now will tell.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-05-04
LEAGUE MEETING
TO ENFORCE PEACE
Pres. Crooks Receives Urg-
ent Request to Attend
National Meeting.
TO CONVENE At WASHINGTON
Ex-President Taft, President of
League, DIR. Lowell of Har-
ward a Member

President Harry Means Crooks, of
Alma College has received COM
munication from Or. A. Lawrence
Lowell. President of Harvard Uni
versity urging hom to attend the
first annual assemblage of the Lea
que to enforce peace, which will con-
vene in Washington, ID. c. on May
26 and 27. Ex-president Taft is
President of the League. DR.. Low
ell is chairman of the Executive Com
mittee.
IF, however," DR.. Lowell writes
you should be unable to attend the
meeting, may we ask you to appoint
other delegates TO represent your in
stitution at the meeting, either from
the faculty or from the board of trus-
tees. We conceive the program of
the League to enforce peace to be so
fundamental to business, Industrial
and social future of our country, and
to the part il must play hereafter i'm
international affairs, that we consider
it most desirable that the leaders of
thought in every community, and es-
pecialy IN the higher institutions of
learning shall be fully informed re-
garding the movement"
Ii was DR.. Lowell, who with ex-
president Taft and others Inaugural
ted the league eto-enforce- peace move
ment at the Independence Hall meet
ing last une, and it is understood
that it was Harvards president who
originated the proposal that THE
JOINT ARMED FORCES OF A LEA
CUE OF NATIONS BE USED AG-
AINST ANY SIGNATORY REFUS-
ING TO KEEP AN AGREEMENT
TO SUBMIT A DISPUTE TO A
COURT OF ARBITRATION OR
COUNCIL OF CANCELLATION BE-
FORE BEGINNING HOSTILITIES
OR DECLARING WAR.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-05-04
MRS. E. b. sOULE EXPIRES


Although in usual health, Mrs. +,
B. Soule was suddenly stricken in
her home at SPA Snead street, last
Thursday, passing away without
moment of warrington pain. With her
husband, a we'll known builder OF
this city for twenty years, she had
spent the noon hour in her flower
garden, planning the arrangement of
shrubs about their new bungalow.
After he was called TO his work she
went to the kitchen whefe she start
ed to attend her duties. A few min
utes later she was found on the floor
as she had fallen. The immediate
service Of a physician was unavailing
for her death had been instantaneous.
Messages were at once sent to her
son in Baltimore, her brothers at
Billings, Montana and Cabool, Mis-
souii. and others of the families Of
herself and husband, several Of whom
came at once.
The funeral was held at the home,
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-05-04
BOOSTERS MEET

The annual meeting of the Alma
Business Mems Booster association
met at the city hall, last Thursday
night The attendance as usual was
small but a very interesting and en-
thusiastic meeting was held. Many
things for the good Of Alma was dis
cussed and will be worked out. The
following officers were elected:
President-W. W. Gushing.
Vice Pres.-John Chick.
Secretary-M. A. Medler.
Treasurer o. Ellison.
Regular monthly meetings will be
held during the year at the call of the
president and secretary. IL is the
intention of the association to have
two big days, one the last of May
and one in August. Just what the
program will be is to be decided later.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-05-04

The First State Bank has its Open
ing on Wednesday, May 10

The new bank of The First State
Bank Of Alma is now being occupied
by that institution and a formal open
ing has been announced for the af-
.ternoon and evening of May 10th.
The bank will be open Wednesday
evening from to 10 o'clock. A cor
dial invitation is extended to all TO
inspect the entire building and equip
ment. The bank is advertising TO
open again, for the month of May,
their popular savings club. Under
this plan the bank presents a bank
book with a credit in it of S100 or
$500 to systematic savings depositors.
Be sure 10 remember the date and
come and bring your friends.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-05-04
WILL SPEAK TO wooDMEN

National Lecturer, George w. Reil-
ly of the Modern Woodmen of Amer
ica, will speak to the local camp at
their regular meeting at the !. O. o.
r. hall next Tuesday evening, May
9th. The Alma camp is one of the
largest for town Of this size in the
state and the coming of the lodges
national lecturer should bring every
member to the Tuesday night meeting.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-05-04
MAY FESTIVAL
Alma Choral Union Will Stage
Martha" Friday, May IL

Another crowning event of the year
will soon take place when the Alma
Choral Union will put on the tuneful
opera Martha on Friday, May IL.
The Union has been under the direc-
ton Of Prof. Veatch for the past sew
eral weeks and the organization is
reaching a high state Of perfection.
This is the fourth annua! program
of the society and the decided success
ses Of the former three concerts prom
ise that the present one will out-class
any previous number.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-05-04

The case Of Barney VS.. Michigan
Sugar Co., was tried before Judge
Mann, last Monday. The case grew
out Of a bunch Of boys who stole
junk from the Sugar CO., some weeks
ago. Barney was charged with OBJ
tanning goods through boys, and a
judgement including costs of Ss5.S5
was given the Sugar Co. We are
informed an appeal will be taken.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-05-04
EXCELLENT RECITAL
Complimentary G Recital at College
Chapel Pleasing Affair

The complimentary recital given to
the pubic at the college chapel, We'd
nesday night was one of the most
pleasing concerts Of the year. The
artists, Miss Helen Clark Moore, so
prano; Mrs. Melissa Segrist- Knapp,
contralto; Mr.. George Edwin Knapp,
tenor and Prof. Reese Harrington
Veatch, baritone, composed quartet
of voices that blended beautifully. The
accompaniments Of Miss Ervengham
at the piano are worthy of special
mention. she displaying remarkable
artistic talents throughout the entire
program.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-05-04
BEAT UP BY POLICE

Roy Oster Of ST. Louis, imbided too
freely last Saturday night, and tried
the speed limit of his high powered
motor car on the business street in
that city. The police however, kept
watch and when he stopped, nabbed
him and when he offered resistance,
was seriously beaten on the head. IL
was necessary TO take. several stitches
to close up the wound. He was kept
in Jail over Sunday.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-05-04
APPLE PIE CONTEST

If you are lover Of the world
famous apple pie, don't forget to at
tend the contest between the little
misses of the domestic science class
of the high school for the honors
of baking the best apple pie with the
famous Gratiot county gas. The
contest will be held at the Gas Com
pany's Office, Friday afternoon. All
are welcome.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-05-04
GUILD ELECTS

The Ladies' Guild Of the st. Johns
Episcopal church met at the rectory
last Thursday afternoon and elected
the following officers:
Mrs. NJ. +. Medler; vice
president-Mrs. Z. NJ. May; secretary
Mrs. M. Pringle; treasurer--Mrs.
Leitch; collector Mrs. John Sullivan.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-05-04
ODD FELLOWS INITIATE

The Odd Fellows lodge initiated
three new candidates last Monday
night. Alma lodge has been invited
to 90 to Elwell next Tuesday night,
May 9th, and confer the first degree
on a class Of ten. They expect to
take with them three candidates for
the second degree, which will be con-
ferred by Elwell lodge. All members
of the first degree staff are request
ed to be out next Saturday night for
practice.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-05-04
HOME TALENT PLAY
"On the Old County Pike" by Ladies'
Guild

Under the auspices and for the
benefit of the Guild of ST. Johns Epis-
copal church, "On the Old County
Pike" will be presented at the opera
house, Friday, May 10th, with home
talent cast. The play is a pastoral
drama in four acts and tells pretty
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-05-04

years they have been aware of the
gradually increasing frailty of the
wife and mothers health The bur-
den of sorrow has been tenderly shar-
ed during the bereavement by the
neighbors among whom Mrs. Soule
had been kind and thoughtful COM
panion.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-05-04
YOUNG COUPLE MARRY

Mr.-Hyce Hanson and Miss Bernice
Bragg were married at the home Of
NJ. Schmerhorn on Pleasant avenue,
last Thursday afternoon. A quiet
ceremony was observed, the Rev. T.
G. Brownlow officiating.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-05-04
RESIGNS AT SWIFT co.

+. M. May, head bookkeeper of
the Swift company in this city, resign
ed his position with that firm last Sat
urday and will engage in the produce
business under his own management
in the city in the near future.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-05-04
ENTERTAIN AT BRIDGE

Mrs. George Moore entertained at
bridge at her home last Thursday af
ternoon. A delightfui crowd was pres
ent and very enjoyable afternoon was
spent. Light refreshments were SER
we'd.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-05-04

Geo. Holiday who has been very
poorly for some months is in q very
critical condition as we 60 tc press.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-09-08
MRS. CORBE7T DIED
At HER HOME HERE

Mrs. M. L. Corbett, who sustained a
stroke of apoplexy two days ago, died
Friday morning at her home on North
Lee street, the end coming peacefully,
as a erowning chapter in life full
of usefulness and good deeds. Her
husband was at her bedside when
this good woman was summoned to
answer the call of the Master, and to
him is extended the heartfelt sympathy
OF the entire community.
Mrs Corbett was member of the
Catholic church, and had Teen livmg
in Americus since January 18th of this
year, coming here from Athens, where
she resided for the past ten years. Her
former home was in Newport, R: I.
Mrs. Corbett is survived by her hus-
band, P. H. Corbett. of this city. and
one sister, Mrs. John Rooney, of
Brooklyn, N. Y.
The body will leave tonight for
Brooklyn, N. ", the home of her sis
ter, where the interment will be made.
Mr.. Corbett and Miss En- Louise Petro-
pol will accompany the remains to New
York, and Miss Petropol will reside
with Mrs. Rooney in the future.
The many friends of the deceased
greatly sympat lize with her husband
an relatives in their trouble and sor-
row.
Nat LeMas'er had charge of the ar
rangements for the burial.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-09-08
MRS. HUDSON PASSES
AWAY EARLY TO-DAY

Mrs. N. L. Hudson passed away at
O'Clock this morning at tie home of
her brother, DR.. Frank Cato, in this
city.
Mrs. Hudson was known and loved
by many friends. and a short while
ago she returned from the west, where
she had been in the interest of her
health. Until four years ago she lived
at Plains, and was an honored mem
her of the Plains Baptist church.
Many friends. of the family mourn
the death of their loved one, and the
Times-Recorder joins in sympathy.
Mrs. Hudson is survived by sister,
Mrs. A. H. Black, of Thomaston, and
three brothers, DR.. Frank Cato, DR.. r.
f.. Cato and J. P. Cato. of Americas.
The body, which was prepared for
burial by Nat LeMaster, of the Ameri-
Gus Undertaking Co, will be taken to
Pains Saturday morning on the Sea-
board train, and funeral services will
be held from the Baptist church at
that place, with interment at Plains
cemetery. The services will be con-
ducted by Dr.. Lansing Burrows and
Kew Robert L. Bivins.
The pallbearers at Mr.. Hudson's
funeral will be Ross Dean, w. l..
Thomas, R. S. Ollver, Ed Stewart, R.
II McGhee, Ed Zimmerman, R. L. May
nard and T. B. Hooks
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-09-08
Mr.. FITZGERALD To
Be BUR|ED IN CITY

News was received in the city Fri
day Of the death of Mr.. P. S. Fitz-
gerald, which occurred Thursday night
in Atlanta. Mr.. Fitzgerald is the step
father Of Mrs. Cliff Clay, of Atlanta,
It is announced that the remains will
leave Atlanta Friday night, reaching
Americas early Saturday morning
Services will be from the train to Oak
Grove cemetery. Rev. J. A. Thomas to
ofiiciate.
The pallbearers are to be c. H.
Burke, Lucius McCleskey, Victor
Gaines and I. J. Kalmon.
No news of the nature of tile cause of
the death of Mr.. Fitzgerald was
learned.