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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-06-15
ALMA IS TO HAVE
BIG BIG CELEBRATION CELEBRATION
Great List of Attractions Being
Booked BY Committee i'm
Charge of the Affair

The stars and stripes will wave
from every vantage point in Alma
and the eagle will scream merrily
when July Fourth dawns upon the
scene, ushered in by the crack of fire
crackers fired by the small but enthu-
siastic youth, who is up and out of
doors with the first CLEAN of the sun
to do his part in making each annual
Fourth of July a day to be remem-
bered
This year Alma will celebrate. Yes,
celebrate is the word. Alma will en-
deavor to outdo any Gratiot celebra-
tion held in past years, and Gratiot
county has seen some fine celebrations
in the past. Attractions galore are
being billed, balloon, will mount sky
ward, and airship will cut the air IN
graceful curves, vaudeville artists
will hold sway on the streets.
Bands and big ones will be on hand
to furnish music, and all during the
day it will pour forth. The one big
attraction in this part of the program
for the Fourth will be the famous
forty piece Salvation Army band of
Detroit, which has been abroad and
has played in all of the big European
cities. The Shepherd band of twenty
four pieces, the Merrill band of TWEEN
ty pieces and the St. Louis band of
fourteen pieces will be others among
these attractions.
Rev. j. Frank Jackson of this city
has been selected to give the address
on July Fourth. Rev. Jackson is an
American by choice and a good one
and is sure to give an address that
will be long remembered. Baseball
will furnish the fun for the lovers
Of the great American sport. Run
ming races will be staged for the
youths, and promise has been made
that the race track will be in shape so
that Alma will be able to witness
some good horse racing. Also there
will be the customary stands. with
the lemo, the hot-dog, and the custo-
mary barker" yelling forth the worth
of his wares.
1t will be great day in Alma, and
all Central Michigan is invited. The
more the merrier. Come early, enjoy
the day and have arrangements made
so you may stay for the brilliant and
grand display of fireworks in the eve
ming.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-06-15
.GERR|T WARD
PASSED AWAY
Was President of the First
State Bank of this
City.
FOUGHT IN OUR CIVIL WAR
Lived in Alma Nearly a Half
Century and Has Seen 1t
Grow From Hamlet

Surprising and startling as bolt
of lightning from clear sky would be,
and caused greater comment than did
the news from Big Rapids last Friday
morning to the effect that Gerrit S.
Ward, for many year one of Alma's
staunchest business men, had died
suddenly in that city, where. he had
gone the day before on matter of
business.
Mr.. Ward, who had been president
of the First State Bank of this city
for a couple of years, was apparently
in the best of health when he left
Alma to go to Big Rapids. No thought
had been entertained that he might
never return alive. A successful bust
ness trip of couple days duration,
then to return TO his home in Alma
was the prospect that was in view.
But it was not to be.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-06-15

of the great struggle between the
North and South, Mr. Ward enlisted
in the Union army, this being in 1862.
He served continually from then on
until the close of the war. Two of
these years were spent in the army of
Potomac. He was present at the siege
of Sumter and Charlston in South
Carolina. With the close of the war
he spent year in the department of
the south under Gilmore, after which
he returned to his native state, New
York. Soon after he sold out his
interests in that state and moved TO
Alma, and with the exception of a
couple of years in Lansing has re-
sided here continuously since that
time.
Mr.. Ward is survived by faithful
and loving wife, one son, Charles o.
Ward of this city, one daughter, Mrs.
Edwards, residing in South Carolina,
and many other relatives and host
of friends, who deeply deplore the
death of the kind husband and father,
the honored friend in private and
business life.
The funeral was held at the resi-
dence on Woodwork avenue on Mon
day afternoon of this week, at which
time all business places in the city
were closed out of respect for the de-
parted business leader of the city. The
full Episcopal service was held at the
residence, Rev. j. Frank Jackson offic-
iating. Burial service took place in
Riverside cemetery, the Masonic lodge
of which he had been member during
life, having charge of the service
there. Mr.. Herbert Montague of the
Masonic home led the service, and
the responses were made by ID. L.
Johnson and Ray Tomlin, officers of
the local lodge, f. & A. NJ, Rev.
j. Frank Jackson, as chaplain of the
Alma lodge, gave the benediction.
The paulbearers for the funeral we're
all pastmasters of the Alma lodge.
The directors of the First State
Bank, Francis King, L. A. Sharp. p
VI. Smith, Chas. Rhodes, and Carl
Washburn attended the funeral in
body.
Not only did the Alma lodge F. &
A. NJ, turn out to honor the aged
and highly hono1ed businessman of
Alma, but others Of the county, includ-
ing the lodge at Ithaca, st. Louis,
Breckenridge and Elwell.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-06-15

Friday morning, Mr.. Ward arose at
Big Rapids, probably well as no COM
plant had been made. He went out
onto the streets of that city, then sud-
denly his heart action stopped, and
another of the links that make up the
chain, connecting present day Alma
with the days of the pioneer, who aid
ed in carving rich Gratiot county out
of wilderness, of trees and swamps,
both the abode of wild animals, and
the fast receding Redman was broken.
Such a man was Mr.. Ward actively
identified with Gratiot county for
nearly half a century.
Since coming to Gratiot county Mr..
Ward has had an active life. Twenty
one years of this period were spent in
the service of the people in minor po-
litical offices, all of which he filed
with faith to those who elected him,
and to his own credit and satisfaction
Years ago, he served Arcadia township
for four years as treasurer of the
township Since then he served two
terms as an assessor in the village of
Alma. About that time he was called
to Lansing for couple of years,
through reason of state house ap-
pointment at the capital building. Re-
turning to Alma he served the village
for twelve terms as village treasurer,
retiring from this Office by reason of a
state law enacted, limiting treasurers
TO two terms.
From this time on until after Alma
became a city Mr. Ward would not
take a policital office of any kind, but
remained interested in the welfare of
his party, and aided greatly in advan-
cling it wherever possible. After Alma
was incorporated as a city, Mr.. Ward
was called upon a couple of time to
act as a supervisor from his ward and
again he acquitted himself with credit.
From the very first he was an en-
ergetic business man. Years ago
when Alma was but "a struggling
hamlet, he was actively engaged
in the lumber business, being one of
the partners of the firm of Pierce,
Hall & Ward, which at that time own
ed the milling property on the river
bank now owned by the Home Lumber
e. Fuel company.
In 1880 Mr.. Ward became cashier of
the Turck, Winton & Co. bank, which
had just come into being, with offices
in the opera house block. In 1883 the
company was re-organized, Mr.. Ward,
taking an interest in the firm and con-
tinuing as cashier. Mr.. Ward contin-
ued as cashier of the bank until
year after the incorporation in 1901
as the First State Bank, when he re-
signed, continued his interests in
the bank, however, and in 1913 he was
elected president of the bank and
held that Office until his death last
week.
Mr.. Gerrit S. Ward was born in
New York state in 1912 and spent his
early life there. With the outbreak
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-06-15
0RAT0RI0 WAS A
GREAT SUCCESS
SOl0ists, Backed by a Chorus of
Nearly Two Hundred Was
Well Greeted

1t was indeed heart warming sight
to see nearly two hundred members
of the Alma High School Chorus as
sembled last Friday evening in the
high school auditorium. The occasion
was the performance of the Holy
City" an oratorio by Gaul and right
earnestly did the young people ap-
proach and accomplish the difficult
task before them.
The choruses were all sung with
good attack, splendid expression and
fine precision. Especially well done
was the chorus thine Is The King
DOM" The soprano and the tenor
sections carried off the honors of the
evening establishing for themselves
a standard rather above that effected
from immature voices.
To Miss Mae Jones must be given
the credit for the musically rendition
of the work. The singing of the
chours under her direction has not
been excelled if indeed equalled by
any previous high school chorus in the
city.
All the soloists did excellent work.
1t would be difficult to mention in
what arts they excelled. Miss Net
zorg rendered the solo "These Are
They Which Came" in her usual
charming manner and Miss Bradner's
solo Eye Hath Not Seen" was con-
sidered by many one of the finest
solos on the program, while the duet
They Shall Hunger No More"
brought all the fine qualities of both
voices, and made one of the most
pleasing numbers in the oratorio.
Reese Harrington Veatch is so well
known to Alma audiences that it is
unnecessary to comment further up
on his usual triumphs. Mr.. Veatch's
rendition of "The New Heaven And A
New Earth" which introduced the
second theme showed his voice at its
best set off as it was by the choral
sanctus in the "Holy, Holy, Holy
The tenor solos in the oratorio which
were extremely difficult were sung in
most creditable manner by Mr.. G.
V. Wright. The work of the quartet
individually and as a whole added
very greatly to the finished production
and in collaboration with the chorus
produced a most pleasing effect.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-06-15
II. NJ. HYDE is INJURED

Royal NJ. Hyde, dealer in farm i'm
plements, is now at his home recover
ing from bad blow on the jaw, re-
ceived on Tuesday of this week.
1t seems that in company with Mr..
Barton, Mr.. Hyde was lowering a cul-
tivator from the upstairs room of his
storehouse. Mr.. Barton was lower
ing the machine on some planks, and
steadying it by means of a rope. One
Of the wheels of the cultivator slipped
off of the planking, and the tongue
of the cultivator flew up and struck
Mr.. Hyde a terrific blow under the
jaws, knocking him unconcious for a
considerable period. IL was not until
Wednesday afternoon that he regain
ed his faculties. He is now coming
around in good shape and will proba-
bly, be out again in few days.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-06-15
ATHLETES AND ORATORS
PRESENTED WITH LETTERS
Debaters on Winning Team
Against Hope College Re-
ceive Gold Medals

At the last Alma college chapel
service held on Monday morning Of
this week the awards of athletic lett
ers for the basket ball, track and base
ball men were made, six letters being
awarded for basket ball, three for
track and fifteen for baseball Nine
gold "a" pins were also awarded,
these being to men who have won let
ters for the first time.
Alger Wood, former Alma college
athlete, was called upon to present
the letters to the track and basket
ball men. In making the presenta-
tion the Alma man gave a short dis
course upon the lack of a track team
this year, and made plea for harder
work in this sport next year
Basket ball letters were awarded
to Captain Spinney of Alma, Captain
elect Richards of East Jordon,
French of Coleman, Jessup of Alma,
Johnston of Yale, and Melvin of De
Tour.
The three track letters were award
ed TO Coleman of Hastings, French of
Coleman, and Richards of East Jor-
don.
Professor George Randell gave out
the letters to the base ball men, three
of whom are local boys. The letters
went to Captain Johnston of Yale,
Depew of Caro-, French of Coleman,
NJ. Smith, Gaffney and Spinney of
Alma, Fitch and n. Smith of Mar
lette, Ards of McBain, Vender of
Bad Axe, Hebert of Grand Marias,
Chas. Robinson of Grand Haven, Pet
ers of Flownville, Gies of Reese and
Seeley Of Caro-.
The nine men winning letters for
the first time, who were awarded with
the gold and pearl "A" pin were:
Gaffney, Hebert, Ards, Peters, See
ley, Melvin, Jessup, Coleman and ath-
letic manager Enrol Stafford of Cadi-
lac, who was also voted a pin.
President II. NJ. Crooks was called
upon to give the letters and "A" pins
to the two orators of Alma college,
these being Miss Bernice Ireland of
Grand Ledge and Lester II. Doerr of
Traverse City. Doerr was also pre-
sented with a gold metal, the gift of
Rev. William II. Mason. The medal
is conditional to orators, there being
proviso that six must enter the local
contest TO entitle the winner to it.
Honors were showered to the de-
baters, in fitting manner, the winn-
ing team Of Alma college, securing
additional awards. Both teams were
awarded with letters and pins, these
being to Cheney, Burtch, Mcintyre,
Melvin, Davies and vender. Medals
given by three ex-Almaites to the
winning debating teams of Alma coll
ege were presented to Cheney. McIn-
tyre and Melvin. Professor James f.
Mitchell made the presentation Of
these honors.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-06-15
REV. MASON GETS DEGREE
His Alma Mater, Park College, Gives
Him ID. ID. Degree

1t was announced at the commence
ment exercises in the Alma college
chapel on Wednesday of this week
by president H. M. Crooks, that Rev.
William II. Mason of the First Pres
byterian church of this city, had re-
ceived a degree of ID. ID. from Park
college, the institution from which
he graduated. The popularity of the
pastor was attested by the applause
which greeted the announcement.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-06-15
ANNUAL OPENING

The Deluxe Candy Co., will hold
its annual opening and reception at
its popular place of business on
State street, Wednesday evening, June
goth at 6:30. Medler's orchestra will
furnish the music. Carnations will be
given to each visitor. The public are
most cordially invited to attend.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-06-15
EWING TO TAKE VACATION
After Twenfy-six Years of Service
He is Granted Years Leave

Professor j. T. Ewing Of Alma col
lege, who has been in the service of
the Presbyterian college for the past
twenty-six years, has been granted
the Sabbathical year leave for next
year.
Professor Ewing's plans are vague
at the present time except that the
year will be devoted TO study. If the
war situation is such that he can, he
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-06-15

will go to Italy and Greece for study.
Otherwise, his year of study will be
done in the United States.
In point of service Professor Ewing
is the oldest member of the faculty
Of Alma college, and during the past
twenty-siX years has not had leave
during any college year, other than
a day or so at time to attend state
teachers conventions, etc.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-06-15
NOTICE

Parties wishing a dray for freight
or baggage leave word at Record
Office and your wants will be cared
for. BAMBER'S DRAY LINE.
The Holly chieftain., 1916-03-31
BEANS 4 BIG DIVIDEND PAYER
tPssbls lod,cster

tfssbls iod,cstorl
Farmers are waking up to the
importance of planting more
beans, and this applies particu-
larly to dry farmers where alfalfa
is not usually grown
Beans belong to the family of
legumes. such as clover. alfalfa
aud peas, and they enrich the soil
by taking nitrogen out of the air
and depositing it in the ground
where it can be used by other
crops planted in rotation.
Corn, cane, wheat or any other
crop is always better following a
bean crop. Besides the added fer
tility bean field is kept in a
mellow condition and retains
moisture throughout the dry sea-
son better than a corn or wheat
or oat field. This is a demonstra-
ted fact as observed on dry
farms.
Mexican beans are the best for
dry land farmers as they are
drouth resistant to a large extent
and the pods do not pop open or
explode as easily as the navy
bean.
They will do better on poverty
soil than other crops will do, but.
like other crops, the richer the
soil the better the crop of beans.
The hay or bean pods is good
fodder for livestock, as good as
sorgum or corn fodder, and that
is quite an item.
Mexican beans bring 4 cents a
pound on the market now. which
is a fair price for them. They
sold at 2a to 8 cents last fall .and
provided theyhard-up farmers
with some needed cash. 8 They
run from 300 to 400 pounds
to the acre on the average land,
but occasionally they run much
more.
The Holly chieftain., 1916-03-31
NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that
bids will be received by the
Board of Trustees of the Metho-
dist Episcopal church. Hartman.
Colorado. for the construction of
a frame church building. Bids to
be opened at Hartman State
bank on April Is. the board re-
serving the right to reject any
and all bids.
Apply to
B. A. ROBBINS.
Hartman, Colorado. for plans
and specifications.
The Holly chieftain., 1916-03-31
Rank Fooiishness

You occasionally see it stated that colds
do not result from cold weather. That
is rank foolishness. Were il true colds
would be as prevalent in midsummer as in
midwinter. The microbe that causes colds
fourishes in damp, cold weather. To &c
rid Of cold take Chamberlain's Coueh
Remedy. 1t is efectusl and is highly re-
commended by people who hsve used it
for many years as occasion required, and
know ITS real value. Obtainsble every.
where.
The Holly chieftain., 1916-03-31
Announcement.

This Office frequently receive
from different parts of the count
we'll written items for publicatio''
to which the writer's names ar
not signed. Correspondents ar
earnestly requested to attach tbs
name of writer-not necessari,
for publication, but simply as
guarantee of good faith. Remem
Der also that communications
should reach US as early as Wed
nesday.
The Holly chieftain., 1916-03-31
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Department Of the Interior.
U. 8, Land Ofice At Lamar. Col

Department Of the Interior.
U. 8. Land Oaco at Lamar. Colo
February Il. 1916.
Notice is hereby given that Robert L. Mccoy. Of Webb
Colo. who. March II. 1918. made Homestead entry
No. 0l2899. for southwest quarter section H. o~n.hp
26 south. range AZ west. and March 20. 1915 made
additional homestead entry. Nc. 0l65l2. for north~es,
princp. meridian. hs. sled notice Of make snsl
three year proof. TO establish claim the land above
described before the Register and Receiver. at Lamar
Colorado. the 18th day Of April 1916.
Claimant names As Witnesses: Perry McAlexsnder,
John o. Taylor. David B. Webb and Johu ". Hil oil d
Webb. Colorado.
39.A A. L. Beavers Reg,s,er
The Holly chieftain., 1916-03-31
Will Sacrifice
Strictly High
Grade Piano

For immediate sale The Denver
Music Company will sacrifice a
strictly high grade piano which is
at Holly. Liberal terms. Partic-
uIars furnished upon application
TO The Denver Music Company at
Denver, Colo.
The Holly chieftain., 1916-03-31
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Department Of the Interior.
U. s. Lsnd Ofsce at Lamar. Colo.

Department Of the Interior.
U s. Land Ofsce at Lamar. Colo.
AS March Is. 1918.
Notice il hereby given that john E. kennedy Of Holly.
Cole. who. Oct "a 1912 made homsstesd entry No.
0l2l38. for southeast quarter. township Is
south. range 42 west. and January 23. 1914. made
south hall Of northeast quarter. seetes tewashp rs
south. range AZ west. 9Th principal neridaa has Sled
aotcs Of intention make 6na thres proof ess
sh claim the land above described before L. NJ Zs
inssr U. S. Coumis sion.r. Hsly Colo. the 9Th
day Of May. 1915.
Claimant names As Witnesses: Wiley J. House, VIM.
W. Jsmss. J. W. MeCosnsn. Mare. Stewart. al Of
Holly. Colorado.
A.4o A L. Beavers, Resister.
The Holly chieftain., 1916-03-31
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Dspsrtmsu, Of the Interior.
s land DRce ms1 LII

Department Of ths Interior,
U. s. Land OHce Al Lamar. Colo.
March II, 1915.
Notice is hereby given that Msne M. Hammock oi
Holly. Colorado. who. May q 1911, made HON.
entry ssr. No. 0l05O0 Tor northeast quarter Of 2l
township rs sosth AZ west 9th principal meridian.
establish claim the land sbov. described bsfor. L. NJ
L.Inssr u s. Commiss sso,sr Holly Colorado. on III.
18th day Of Msy. 1915.
Clsimsni names ss ~itnssses, Owen T. B.ushsr,
Marion Stewart. Alfred Viss.na. J. II. Chsaey .p oi
Holly. Colorado. I
p....
The Holly chieftain., 1916-03-31
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Department Of the latsrio-.
~ q fnr n

Department oi the lntsrio-.
u Land O&cs at Lamar, Colo
February 28, 1915.
Notice is hereby given that George W. Walton Of Holly,
C-lo who Decembs, S. l9l0 made Homestead entry
No. 0oo25 for south hall southe., quarter. south hall
southeast quarter. section T. snd west half .outhwe. st
principal meridian. has FLED notice Of intention to make
Sns three proof establish claim the land above
described before L. N. Z.lnser u S. Commis sioner
holly. Colorado. the 27th day Of April. 1915.
Claimant q Witnesses; G. E. Fortney, r. Y.
Fowler F. J. Tapley and Franz Sears al Of Holly Colo
Alag A. L. Beavers, REGISTER.
The Holly chieftain., 1916-03-31
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Department OF the Interior.
u. S. Land Ofice at Lamar. Colo..

u. 5. Land Ofce at Lamar. Colo.,
February 9. 1916.
Notice i. hereby given tina. George W.
Griffith Of Webb Colorado. who. on May II.
1911. made homestead entry. No. OlO555. for
lots and 2. east half northwest quarter. Sec
tion 7. township 20 south. range AZ west. and
on Sept. IA. 1914. made additional homestead
entry. No. 0l489l. for lot Is. southeast quarter
southwest quarter. section 8. township 26 south.
range AZ west. and east half northeast quarter.
section IL. township 26 south. range 43 west.
9Th principal meridian. has fled notice Of inten-
ton to make Ems. three year proof. to establish
claim to the land above described. before L. N.
Zalinger. U. S. Commissioner. At Holly. Colo.
on the 9th day Of April. 1916.
Claimant names ss witnesses: Leonard Ten.
dick. George H. M.vis. both Of Holly. Colo.
A. 3. Wells. J. W. Walton, both Of Webb.
Colorado.
3s.+3 A. L, Bsavsr.. Register.
The Holly chieftain., 1916-03-31
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Departmsat Of the latsrior.
v. S. LAID O&cs at Lamar. Colo.

Department Of the latsrior.
U. S. Lsnd OGcs at Lamar. Colo,
March rs. 1915.
Notice i. hereby given tbs, Michael Devns Of Holly
Colorado. who. Nay 10. 1911. made Homestead entry
smsndsa No. 0l058l for northwest quarter section 2
and nsr,hesst section 80 township Is south.
west 9th principal meridian has Sled notice Of intention
10 make sns three proof to establish claim TO the
land above described beore hs Register and Receiver
US. Land Office st Lamar. Colorado. the 18th :ds, Of
May. 1916
Claimant nsmes witnesses, Iheod re Barth. Csci
Hart. Michael Do~dsl Lsmsy G. Rice. al Of Hoi; :
Colorado.
H49 A. L. Beavers. Register.
The Holly chieftain., 1916-03-31
Sien Of Good Digestion

When you see see cheerful and happy
old lady you may know that she has good
dieestion. II your digestion 10 impaired
or il you do not relish your mesls take a
dose of Chamberlain Tablets. They
strengthen the stomach, improve the di.
eestion and cause q gentle movement Of
the bowels. Obtainable everywhere.
The Holly chieftain., 1916-03-31
Dspsrt.en, sf the l.tsrior.
I..l nG r.Ia

Dspsrtnen, 81 the lstsror.
u. S. Lsal O6es st Lamar. Colo,
March IA. 1915.
Nst,es hereby gives that Oscar E. Hsrws. Of Holly.
Colorado. who. September q. 1912. made Homestead
entry. ssris No. ol2036 for southeast quarter secto.
township "A SOUTH snd April T. 1914 made home
(sddousD No. 0l4229 Tor northeast susr,sr sec.
tiss g. township - south rsass 42 west. 9th princsa
meridian. hss Sled notice Of intention to s.Le snsl
ihre. prssf establish claim the land above Do.
ssbsd before L. NJ Zslinasr. U. S. Conmission .,
!iOly Colorado. the 18th Jsy Of Nay. 1916.
Clsinsnt n.mss IS Witnesses: Mary A. Latham. Albert
Wsl,sn. Edward Wston. Frsnh Ses-s. oil Of Holly.
Colorado.
4S.46 A. L. Be.ysrs R.r;stsr
The Holly chieftain., 1916-03-31
PRODUCE WANTED.

/ want all your poultry, eggs,
cream and hides, for which l will
pay the highest market prices at
all times. Bring them in.
Holly Produce Co.,
Holly, Colo.