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Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-13

Rev. Eugene ". Hughes, celebrant.
Miss Lucy Smith sang Pie Jesu at the
offertory, and the choir chanIed De
Profundus as the body was borne
tributes was an offering from the en-
ployers of the weaving department Of
the Solway Dyeing and Textile COM
pany. Burial was in St. Mary's Gene
terry, Jewett City. The bearers were
William Mulholland, James F. Nc
Cartin, Frederick H. Mccormick and
DR.. Peter E. Costello.
At the annual meeting of Calvary
Baptist church, Rev. o. c. A. Jones,
and committees had been approved,
these officers were reelected: James
NJ. Pendleton, moderator; Eugene b.
Pendleton, treasurer; Everett Barns,
clerk; James NJ. Pendleton, Eugene
B. Pendleton, Everett Barns. Milo NJ.
Clarke, Charles Segar and John Ken
nedy. trustees. The every member
canvass" plan adopted a year ago,
proved successful and will be contin-
ued.
Thomas J. Allen, alias "Skeete," OF
Westerly, who was with che gang of
prisoners, who escaped from n van
while being transported from the
court house to prison, and assaulted
two deputy sheriffs, was sentenced to
twenty years IN prison, W eUneSuaN,
having been found guilty Of assault
with intent to kill. AS Allen had six
years to serve for prior offences. he
will be an old man should he sur
vive the sentence. Edward Mason and
George Maher also received twenty
year sentences each, and Wilfred
Charpentier and Joseph Leonard sew
enteen years each. Alfred Polion, who
surrendered soon after his escape. was
given a sentence of five years. Three
of the men who escaped are still al
| large.
A resolution has been adopted
/ against free immigration as dctrimen-
| tai to the American worker as free
| trade would be to the American man.
| ufacturer. by the Westerly Contra
| Labor Union, a, parternal body of Il
! affiliated locals, which places itself
on record as being resolutely opposed
| to the immigration of aliens to oul
| shores in unlimited numbers.
| The central body give its sar4c:i u
| and approval to any feasible and eff.
| fective law to restrict immigration OF
! aliens to our shores and most heartily
| recommend the making Of the so call.
ed Burnet Bill for the exclusion of il.
! llterate aliens to our country a Law
by president and congress. The West.
| erly Central Labor Union COMMITTEES
is Vincent DePietris, James Lynch
| and Stephen O'Toole.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-13

as a store and salesroom. Contractor
George Allen has been awarded the
contract
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-13
TWO TESTS FOR
ANY CIGARETTE

TIE taste Of the clzzrstte-accordinx
10 leading tobacco louTual-is Up TO the
smoker. But there are other qualities
that you should looS for In the cigarette
that you are going 20 stick 70 for your
steady smoke. Here are z couple Of tests
that may help the average smoker 10
choose more wisely between dldgrent
kinds OF cigarettes.
The FIRST test IS for coolness. uhich
means more comfort to the throat and
tongue Light any cigarette Draw IN q
eloud o. smcke-a small. ordinary puff
IS not sufficient 20 make this test. Hold
u y your mouth for few seconds. Let
u hoss around against your tongue
and throat. Nov blow out the smoke.
III the cigarette contains a high grade
OF mid tobacco leaves, combined in jus.
the right proportion, 10 viii always feel
COOL and smooth both to your threat
and to your tongue.
/, On the other hand. Il the proportions
are not right and nsthc cizarette cor .ins
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-13

inferior grades Of tobacco or hIddecS
strands ol rank. oily leaf. roo VII feel Z !
nipptnZ sting at the tip Of your tongue
or that ssndpaoeE" tickle in youF throat.
Test number two How do you feel
alter smoking all dayl
II the tobsecos in the cigarette Inciude
correct DropoTtion OF mid grades-znd
a az OF the various grades havcbeen prop
erly melio~ed By e-and Il they have
been 50 blclded as TO brlaz out the best
qualities and to neutrslize any unpleasant
Qualities IN each Of the different types o!
tob5ccos. you will be able to smoke prac-
tiesily whenever you feel like IL throu.h
the day without feeling any effect from It.
But with another cigarette IN which the
blend IS less skiliiui. evcn though the to-
baccos are Of the highest grade, you will
Ind along towards the end Of the day
Of having smoked too nueh."
,1AhA 44Ae
LTAto,,A
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-13

The funeral of Thomas Healey was
held Tuesday with mass of recuiem
in ST. Joseph's church, Pawtucket,
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-13

terbury; z. H. Hotchkiss, Torrington;
alternates. ]. NJ. Emerson, AnsOnia;
| Dudley Vail, Winsted.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-06-08
COMPLIMENTARY RECITAL
Advanced Students in Music Give
Pleasing Program

In spite of the rain a fair sized au-
dience greeted the Advanced Pupils
of the Department of the college at
their annual May recital. last We'd
nesday evening. An excellent pro-
gram had been arranged, and every
number was thoroughly appreciated,
and showed the efforts of careful
training by the instructors. The pro-
gram opened with the Air De Ballet
by Chaminade, played by Beryl Hazel
tons The vocal numbers by Vernie
Green were very pleasing. Hazel
Tuck and Ellen Lind were well receiv-
ed, playing a selection by GODDARD and
Lack.
Miss Eva Barnes gave the last
number of the program, playing the
difficult Scherzo, in B fiat Minor, by
Chopin. Miss Barnes displayed err
ceptional talent and her interpreta-
ton of the selection was thoroughly
enjoyed by the audience.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-06-08
THEY ORGANIZE

AT the adjourned meeting of the
Alma Home & Improvement company
last Thursday night, preliminary
work for electing officers and COM
pleting the organization was taken up.
A nominating committee was appoint
ed and after consultation brought in
the list of the following nominations,
six in number, from which five were
selected and elected, who were to act
as temporary directors. Those elect
ed were: Jotham Allen, p. w. Creas-
er, A. p. Cook, Carl Washburn and
Chas G. Rhodes.
The soliciting committee reported
$4,000 stock already subscribed and
it was decided to incorporate for $685.
900. The newly selected directors
met on Friday night and organized as
follows:
President-Jotham Allen.
Sec. and treas.-A. p. Cook.
Articles of corporation were at once
filed with the secretary of state and
the company will be ready for busi-
ness in few days.
A call for 10 per cent of the sub
scription has been made, when this
has been paid in stockholders meet
ing will be held and the forming Of
the company radified. Several have
already expressed a desire to have
houses built.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-06-08
Have Arranged Excellent
Program, Monday, Tues
day and Wednesday.
BACCALAUREATE THIS SUNDAY
Rev. Joseph A. Vance to Deliver
Commencement Address
Wednesday Morning

Next Sunday will open the annual
ceremonies of the Alma College
Twenty-ninth Annual commencement.
Several excellent speakers have been
secured and elaborate preparations
have been made for the occasion.
: Among the public sessions are the
Farwell communion at the Presbyter-
ian church Sunday morning and the
baccalaureate address Sunday eve
ming at the same church by the Presi-
dent, Harry Means Crooks.
Beginning with Monday morning
chapel services the program follows:
Monday, June 12-9:0O a. m. Final
Chapel service with presentation of
emblems and medals won in athletics,
oratory and debate. 400 p. m. Kin
dergarten Class day in gymnasium.
$3.50 p. m. Faculty-Trustees dinner
at home Of President and Mrs Crooks.
500 p. m. Senior Sing at Hood mu-
scum.
Autchclf JAtiit At---1 sNN a. III All
nual meeting of the Board of Trus-
tees. 1000 a. m. Graduating Piano
recital by Miss Eva Barnes. y m.
Alumni luncheon and reunion in the
grove. 2:30 p. m. Presentation of
fagpole to college by Class 1908.
Presentation by Rev. Hugh n. Ronald,
'03. Acceptance by Rev. James NJ.
Barkley, ID. d., l., L. d.. President of
Board Of Trustees $3.50 p. m. Alum
ni-College baseball game. 500 p. m.
Senior prominade on the campus.
900 p. m. Presidents reception at
home of President and Mrs. Crooks.
All friends of the college invited.
Wednesday, June 14-10:00 a. m.
Commencement, college chapel. Ad-
dress by Rev. Joseph A. Vance, d. d.,
"The Soul of America" Presentation
of diplomas and state certificates.
Awarding of honors and medals. 200
p. m. Commencement luncheon,
Wright Hall.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-06-08
METHODIST CHURCH TO
INSTALL PIPE ORGAN
To Re-decOrate Building-Install
Steam Heat and Make
Other improvements

A vigorous campaign for $1,000 has
been launched by the Methodist church
of this city, to make many needed inn
provements to the building. Among
the most important will be the install
lation of a pipe organ. The church
has an excellent location to build in
an instrument, and the fund is rapidly
growing, to help make the purchase.
The rapidly increasing Sunday
school attendance has created the de-
mand for more room in this depart
ment Many OF the classes are crowd
ed, which causes great inconvenience.
The entire basement will be remodel
ed. Folding doors, will be used for
the partitions and it is planned to
make use Of the entire basement.
Heretofore only the front part has
been in active use.
A steam heating plant will be in
stalled and the entire church will be
re-decorated and re-varnished. On
Sunday, May 21st over $4,000 was
raised to help make the improvement
and the remainder of the fund is
rapidly diminishing. The congrega-
ton are to be congratulated upon the
active steps being taken to give Alma
several of the best and well equipped
churches in this part of the state.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-06-08
THE PARK

1t has been suggested by some, that
in view of the report of Prof. ellison,
of the Agricultural College, which ap-
pears in this issue, that some steps be
taken to do something for our public
park, making it more attractive place
for the use of the public. AS it is,
the shade is so dense that nothing in
the shape of grass can be grown and
the majority of it is bare ground. By
taking out some of the trees leaving
a liberal amount of shade, grass,
shrubbery and flowers might be grown
making it attractive. AS it is
now, very few of our people ever visit
it, for the reasons given. Were it
put in shape picnic parties and other
gatherings would be held there and
some use and enjoyment got out of
it. This is a capital proposition for
the Civic League who are doing such
noble work in beautifying our city, to
take hold Of.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-06-08
kAz00 Gets B. B. PEN
NANT; H|LLSOALE, TRACK
Alma Falls From Its Old Stan
dard, Placing Next
to Last

The Kalamazoo college base ball
team is again posing as the Mich
igan Intercollegiate baseball cham
pion, the Celery city team having
made big cleanup at the finals last
Friday and Saturday.
In the Friday games, Hillsdale went
to defeat before Kalamazoo, after
having the Orange and Black beat
en- 6 to 0 at the end of the seventh
inning. Kalamazoo made "A great
finish. tied the scoring in the last two
innings of the regulation game. and
then walloped Hillsdale to in the
over time. The game went to a dozen
innings. Olivet's star twirler. Loom
is, was found by Albion and hit hard.
Albion taking a to victory, two
home runs counting heavily in the
victory
On Saturday, Kalamazoo college
was able to defeat Albion with case,
Conrad holding the Methodists, while
his team was pounding out runs. The
finals also, securing the pennant Civ
ing for the field day dinner. Kala-
mazoo must be stopped next year, or
she will earn the right to keep the
base ball cup for all time Get busy
with the losses other teams will
meet, it means Alma to the front.
Rolling up a record score for a
Michigan Intercollegiate track and
field meet, the Hillsdale college track
veterans had an easy time in landing
first place at the annual June Chassis
last week Friday and Saturday with
90 points. Kalamazoo college finish
ed in second place with 80 points and
Albion college third with 20. Olivet
landed fourth scoring six points and
Alma college brought up the rear of
the scoring teams with two points.
Adrian failed to score.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-06-08
Dept. of Athletics, NJ.
asst Coach of Athletics. }

Dept. of Athletics, NJ.
A. c., East Lansing,
Michigan. May 20, 1916
The following is the report by Prof.
ellison with some suggestions:
"In nearly every town or city there
are some indications that best Judge
ment has not been shown in caring for
street trees. This statement is not
made in the spirit of criticism for any
particular municipality because the
condition is almost universal On the
other hand the citizens of Alma de-
serve commentator for being alert
when there is any evidence that valu
able shade trees are being mistreated.
The ornamental value of a tree can
be greatly enhanced by proper prun-
ing or very nearly destroyed by care
less work or lack Of intelligence of
this particular phase of tree work.
The operation that is known as top
ping" or Heading back" destroys the
ornamental value of shade trees for
many years, and old trees and slow
growing species never regain their
true form. Other serious results are
sunscalding of the bark on the south
sides and the fostering of decay in
the ends of the remaining stubs of
branches. The object sought by "top-
, ping" in usually to make the branches
more rugged and to relieve the spind-
ling appearance. The cause of their
being slender is too sharp competition
between limbs where each is strug-
Cling to reach the light. The remedy
is not topping, but cutting out of
the weaker and more imperfectly
shaped branches to allow the remain
ing ones to develop laterally rather
then longitudinally.
A common inquiry is regarding the
best season to prune. The only time
of the year when danger is great is
from early spring until the leaves are
full grown. Light summer pruning
causes no appreciable injury and there
is the added advantage that while
the foliage is intact the tree pruner
can so Judge each tree as to get the
best ornamental effect as a result.
ain most cities where street trees
are not publically controlled, there
is much variation in the height to
which the side limbs are allowed TO
remain. Regarding this subject a
rather definite rule can be laid down.
Upon large trees, the branches over
hanging the street or highway should
be removed to great enough height
that the highest load commonly pass
ing through the streets will not come
in contact with them even when laden
with snow, sleet or ice. Over the
sidewalk or pathway the foliage
should be kept pruned high enough
not to interfere with pedestrians car
rying umbrellas even though climatic
agencies have caused the branches to
CONTINUED on Page Four)
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-06-08
SWIMMING POOL

Mayor Mckinney is agitating the
question of a public swimming pool
for boys. Such a place could be made
at very little expense and would be
capital idea. The small boy will
go swimming and there is no fit place
without going into the country. There
is an ordinance against going in swim
ming in the corporate limits, this is
very rarely inforced and boys and
men are seen on the State street
bridge in attires unfit by passers by
to witness. We hope the mayor will
continue the good work.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-06-08
ALMA WINS At
COUNTY MEET
Carry Off Honors lon Rain
Soaked Clay Track Last
Saturday.
THIRD SUCCESSIVE VICTORY
Breckenridge Second and Ithaca
Third-Breckenridge
Wins Relay

Running on a rain soaked clay
track, the Alma high school track
team ran away with the Gratiot Coun-
ty Track meet for the third successive
years, scoring 64ia points, and retains
the county cup for all time. Captain
Davis of the Alma team was high
scorer. He pulled the feature of the
day, when after being sure of high
honors, held back and allowed team
mate to cop the A yard dash.
Breckenridge was a poor second
with 3412 points, and Ithaca third
with 10. St. Louis landed fourth with
l2 points and Middleton fifth with g.
No other schools scored. Alma is fig
uring on being around the top at the
Michigan lnterscholastic at East
Lansing, this Saturday.
Summaries:
Pole Bailey, Breckenridge,
lst; Anderson, Breckenridge, 2nd;
Stevens, Alma, 3rd; Emery, Alma,
4th. Height 10 feet, inches.
High jump-Bailey, Breckenridge,
1st; Emery, Alma, 2nd; Mckenzie,
Breckenridge, 3rd; Wilson, st. Louis,
4th. Height 8 feet, 5l3 inches.
Discus-Wells. Ithaca. 1st: Cash.
Alma, End; Saddler. Alma, 3rd; Camp
bell, Alma, 4th. Distance SO feet, AZ
inches.
Half mile-Sawvill, Breckenridge.
lst Hayward, Alma, 2nd; Ringle, Mid
dleton, 3rd; Thompson, Middleton,
4th. Time 2:1s:1.
220 yard dash--Davis, Alma, 1st;
Emery, Alma, 2nd; Sackett, Ithaca,
3rd; Bailey, Breckenridge, 4th. Time
24:1.
100 yard dash-Davis, Alma, 1st;
Brown, Ithaca, 2nd; Kress, Alma, 3rd;
Wheaton, Alma, 4th. Time II sec.
Broad jump-Emery, Alma, 1st;
Kress, Alma, End; Anderson, Breck-
enridge, 3rd; Cigourney, St Louis,
4th. Distance 10 feet, inches.
Mile run-Sawvill, Breckenridge,
lst; Barker, st. Louis. 2nd Walker,
Alma, 3rd; Wilks, Alma, 4th. Time
5:51.
22O yard low hurdles-Davis, Alma,
ist; Kress, Alma, 2nd; Hurschburger,
Alma, 3rd; Mum, Breckenridge, 4th.
Time 29:1.
Shot put-Wells, Ithaca, 1st; Brow
er, st. Louis, End; Emery, Alma, 3rd;
Kress, Alma, 4th. Distance 80 feet,
3 inches.
440 yard dash-Wheaton, Alma,
1st; Davis, Alma, 2nd; Sawvill, Breck-
enrdge, 3rd; Emons, Alma, 4th. Time
57:1.
Relay-Breckenridge, lst; Ithaca,
End; st. Louis, 3rd. Time 147 Time
of Alma team which finished first, but
was disqualified by refree Dunham of
Alma college,
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-06-08
UNION SERVICES

During the months of July and
August, union services will be held
on Sunday evening in the various
churches in the city. The sermon will
be preached by the ministers in turn.
This manner of spending the evenings
of the two months has been found
exceedingly profitable. Last year
especially so. The order of services
and name of preacher will be publish
ed later. Time of beginning as usual.
The churches uniting are: United
Brethren, Church of Christ, Baptist,
Presbyterian and Episcopal. The
Methodists would not join.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-06-08
THE ALUMNI MEET
First of Its Kind Ever Held i'm
Montcalm County

On Saturday evening last, the
Eighth Grade Alumni association, the
FIRST Of its kind ever held in Mont
calm county, held its banquet at the
Douglass school house, Ferris. Forty
alumni and friends joined in the
grand march to the dining tables
Nern Johnson, a former student of
Alma college, as toastmaster, was en-
tusiastically received and kept the
house in an uproar while telling tales
of the pioneer days of the school.
He handled the following program
in his interesting and efficient manner:
Address of -Toastmaster,
V. Johnson.
my Experiences as a Teacher
Mary Holland.
Vocal duet-"The Boat Song"-Mer-
ton Wilson, Robert Woodland.
"Youth"-Mrs. w. Ferris.
"America"-Elmer Holland.
Vocal solo-"The Little Irish Girl"
LEILA Davenport.
Recitation-"How We Boys Whip
ped the Skool eecher"-George Will
son.
what j Expect in High School"
Henry Holland.
Solo-"The Weaver Mary Hol-
land.
A Message From Harry Marvin of
the Mt. Pleasant Normal read by
Hazel Wilson.
Then Continuance of Education
Winnie Wilson.
Following the program all joined in
singing America
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-06-08
WITH HONORS

The friends of Miss Theo Amsbury
may be interested to know that she
graduates, with honors, from the
American Conservatory of Music in
Chicago, this month, being one of
three members of the graduating class
to win gold medals.
In 1915 she won a gold medal in
the Teachers Certificate class of the
conservatory. Miss Amsbury will re-
turn to Chicago in September for post
graduate work.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-06-08
X. n. AND NJ. w. OF A MEMORIAL

Last Sunday the R. N. of A., and
NJ. w. of A., held their Memorial SER
vices in the |. o. o. F., hall. The
hall was beautifully decorated with
cut flowers, potted plants and the
lodge colors, purple and white. The
march was led by Rev. J. w. Priest
and Mrs II. n. Stoddard, followed by
the officers of the r. N. of A., and
NJ. w. of A., degree team and the
officers of the Woodmen. The Royal
Neighbors gave the preliminary open
ing in a very beautiful and impressive
manner. The address given by Rev.
j. w. Priest and the solos sang by
Miss Ruth Palmer helped to make the
service one of the best ever held in
this city.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-06-08
BUYS CIGAR FOCTORY

Last Saturday a deal was CLOSED
whereby ID. L. Breeze is the new pro-
priteor of the cigar factory on Wood
worth formerly owned by j. c. Fost-
er. Mr.. Breeze has been an employee
of Mr.. Foster for several years and
is a young man of excellent business
qualities and no doubt will push the
business to the limit. The same we'll
known, high grade brands will still
be made, such as the Judge Case
(three sizes) Alma Boosters, and
many others of the best sellers in
this section.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-06-08
TO GIVE "THE HOLY CITY,
Annual High School Chorus Concert
Friday Night

The high school chorus will give
their annual concert this Friday ev-
school auditorium. They will pre-
sent the famous oratorio by Gaul,
"The Holy City" The chorus of
$50 voices will be under the direction
of Miss Mae Jones. The principal
roles will be sung by Miss Rosalie
Netzory, soprano; Miss Gladys Brad
ner, contralto; G. V. Wright, tenor;
and Professor Veatch, bass.
An admission of twenty-five cents
will be charged, which will go to-
ward purchasing a photograph for
the schools.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-06-08
CUPID AT FIRST STATE
Banks BOOkkeeper Marries st. Louis
Young Lady Sunday

One of the first incidents of note to
happen to the force of the First State
Bank since their removal to new quar-
ters was TO have their efficient book
keeper Albert Dumas, quietly marry a
st. Louis young lady, last Sunday af-
ternoon. The ceremony was per-
formed by the Lutheran minister of
that city at the~bride's home at five
thirty. A few immediate friends and
relatives being present. Mr.. Dumas
and his bride, formerly Miss Elsie
Lindner, are spending two weeks
honeymoon at Mr. Dumas home in
Montreal.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-06-08
MEMORIAL SERVICES

Sunday June 11th at /. o. o. F.
all branches of the fraternity and
Fitz James Lodge No. 90 Knights of
Pythias and Pythian Sisters will hold
joint memorial services in /. o. o. F.
Temple at 2:30 o'clock.
All members of the several branch
es of the orders and their friends
are invited and are urged to attend.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-06-08
BANKERS MEET
Gratiot County Association Banquet
at Wright House

The Gratiot County Bankers Asso-
citation, held one of their good fellow
ship meetings at the Wright House
last Thursday evening. An excell-
ent banquet was served by the hotel
management. All of the banks, with
the exception of one, in the county
were represented. The object of the
association is to bring to closer re-
lations the various banking houses of
the county, and their employees.
The next meeting of the association
will be held at st. Louis.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-06-08
MARRIED AT PARSONAGE

Samuel Wheeler and Miss Lena
Jessup were quietly married at the
Methodist parsonage by the Rev. T..
G. r. Brownlow, last Monday morn
ing at 10:30 o'clock. Only a few
friends witnessed the ceremony. Both
young people are we'll and favorably
known in this community. The groom
has been working on farm near the
city and the bride teaching in one of
the rural schools. They will make
their future home in Emerson.