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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-01-13
DAVID H. UDELL
PASSES AWAY
Has Been Invalid For Nearly Thirty
Years Dies at Home
In Alma

David II. Udell, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Matthew Udell passed away at the
home of his parents on Woodwork
avenue last Wednesday.
The deceased was 80 years of age
and had been an invalid for nearly
thirty years, falling when boy of
thirteen at school and has never been
able to walk since. All the family
were at his bedside at the time of his
death. A brother, Mr.. Orlando Udell
of Minneapolis, Mimi, who has not
been home for several years arrived
early Wednesday evening, a sister
Mrs. Robinson of Lansing came Mon
day and another sister, Mrs Cliff of
Toronto. Canada arrived Tuesday
evening. Three brothers, Albert,
Arthur and Nathan live near Alma.
The father and mother both are living.
The family were living near
Toronto. Canada, at the time OF DAVID
IJdelps birth and when the boy was
four years old they moved to farm
near Alma, where they resided eleven
wears. then moving TO the city OF Anna
where they have lived sine.
Death was caused by the decedents
weak condition and an attack OF tne
grip. The funeral services were heid
AT the home on Saturday. Rev.
Brownlow of the Methodist Episcopal
church conducted the services and Mr..
Moore sang. The remains were laid
TO rest in the Riverside cemetery
The brother of Minnesota will re-
turn home next week, Mrs. Robinson
of Lansing returned to that city Tues
dav and Mrs. Cliff Of Toronto will
probably remain with the parents TIL
spring.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-01-13
LOCAL ORATORICAL
CONTEST FOR MEN
Alma College Will Hold Annual
Oratorical Contest Tomorrow
Night in College Chapel.

On next Friday night January Ia,
at 1880 o'clock will be held the annual
oratorical contest for the men of Alma
College. This contest will take place
in the Alma College chapel, and will
determine who will represent the col
lege in the State Oratorical Contest
to be held at Hillsdale on March 3.
Ten men have written orations for
this contest and all students and facul-
ty members as well as many town peo-
ple ought TO come out TO hear these
men who have been so loyal to their
college. And indeed this is real 10y
atty. for without hope of receiving
college credit for their labors these
men have labored necessarily in the
writing and delivery of their speeches.
These orations have been written since
the beginning of the present college
wear and with the purpose of encour-
aging practical public speaking at
Alma College. These men have taken
the offer of Rev. w. II. Mason SER
iously. who has for the past several
years offered in vain valuable gold
medal to the winner OF such a contest,
providing that there be six con-
testants. For several years not
enough men have taken part in the
contest so that the winner might Sc
cure the medal; but this year seems
to be the exception. May the audience
also be exceptionally large showing
that there is an increasing interest
in all Alma activities. Some of the
speakers will no doubt be eminent lect-
urers and statesmen of the future, and
YOU will be proud to have heard their
maiden speeches. You will also hear
several excellent musical selections
which have been provided for the oc-
casion.
The speakers and the subjects Of
their orations are as follows:
Our Nations Creed-Morton G
Ault.
A Young Mans Problem-Ray +
Cheney.
A Plea for a Conservative Press
Homer NJ. Dunham.
Our Estimates of Life-Lester {
Doerr.
Americas Greatest Curse-Merril
j. Hyde.
The Golden Rule in Business-Rob
ert f. McAllister.
The Cry of the Spanish-American-
Eluid Sanchez.
Militarism-Verne Levi Van Duzer
The College Mans Mission-Melvi
Vender.
The Future of the American Negr
Stanley A. Warner
Prof. Hedges.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-01-13
LOCAL ARCHITECT REGISTERED

Providing a bond issue carries at
Fremont, Mich, the local architect +.
NJ. Wood will get the contract to
furnish the plans for a new $4,000
school building Sketches have al
ready been started to submit for APP
proval to the board
Mr.. Wood has recently received his
registration number from S. Eugene
Osgood, secretary and treasurer of
the Michigan State Board for the Reg
istration Of Architects permitting him
to use the seal.
The Michigan laws now demand
that all architects must be registered
and are not permitted to use the inn
print seal unless authorized by the
board, and are not allowed to practice
without the use of the seal.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-01-13
ACRES or DIAMONDS"
NEXT TUESDAY EVENING
DIR. Russell III. COnwell Will De-
liver Next Lyceum Course
Number.

Perhaps the most eagerly awaited
number on the exceptionally popular
Lyceum Course is the lecture bv DR..
Russell II. Conwell, the acknowledged
Nestor of the American platform,
which will be heard next Tuesday eve
ming in Wright Opera House.
Possessed Of a wining personality
and remarkable will power, DR.. Con-
well has done some great pieces of
work in the course of a long life
Of activity and has come to be recog-
nized throughout the land as a power
full force for Righteousness In the tur-
moil of the times. Recent articles in
two prominent magazines and a bio
graphy just from TIE press set forth
IN detail the versatility of DR.. Con-
well and bear full witness to the
great usefulness of this work AS a
speaker, he has learned and practices
the art of being simple without being
commonplace. In his great lecture
"Acres Of Diamonds" he fascinates
and at the same time inspires by his
telling presentation Of the values hid.
den in the every day experiences OF
our lives The economic influence
alone of this famous lecture. exertec
during the past half-century. is al
most beyond estimate. The great
sums which DR.. Conwell has received
from it have been devoted to tn,
education of young men and still tn,
good goes on from year to year OF
account Of the marvellous physica
and mental Staying power" Of tn,
lecturer.
Everyone should seize the presen
opportunity to hear DR.. Conwell
Single admission 80 cents. Reserve,
seats at Brunner's Drug store withou
| extra cost.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-01-13
AT THE ALLEY.

Two very interesting games were
played at the Alley the first of the
week The +. and A. NJ. and the X.
of c. on Tuesday night and two teams
from the Republic Motor Truck on
Wednesday night. The results are as
s.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-01-13
CHANGES POSITION.

Mrs. Edna Kelly who has been IN
charge of the Ready to Wear Depart
ment of d. w. Robinson's for some
time has resigned her position and WIN
take a weeks rest visiting Miss kutn
at Ypsilanti. She will return and
take charge of the Ready to Wear De
partment of Mrs. Gaffney's Style
Shop. Mrs. Kelly is very popular with
the trade and by her close attention
TO business has made herself very ef-
ficient. not only as a saleswoman but
as a buyer and alterer. Mrs. kelly's
many friends wish her success. Mrs
Gaffney is certainly to be congrat-
ulated on obtaining Mrs. Kelley TO
take charge Of her already well estab-
lished business.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-01-13
TAKES A WIFE.

II. j. Patterson of the firm of Look
Patterson Drug Co. left Monday morn
ing for Lowell where he was united
in marriage at noon Tuesday at the
home of the bride TO Miss Bertha
Birgin of Lowell Miss Birgin is a
teacher in the public schools at that
place. They will be at home at Alma
after February 1st. The Record joins
in best wishes to the happy couple.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-01-13
NEW POSTMASTER.

The announcement has been made of
the appointment Of c. NJ. Brown as
postmaster at Ithaca. There were
several aspirants in the race among
who we're w. d. Tucker and Frank
Convis. The appointment was no sur
prise to the majority of Ithaca peo-
pie as Mr.. Brown is the present chair
man of the Democrat County Com
mittee and has practically put the o.
X. on all democratic patronage for
some time. Mr.. Brown is an excellent
business man and gentleman and will
make Ithaca a good first class post
master. The present postmaster j. N.
Mccall has held it for 13 years and
has given excellent satisfaction.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-01-13
NEW BUSINESS HOUSE.

The new meat market of j. A.
BARLEY on west Superior street is
nearing completion. The fixtures are
being installed and N. j. Fullerton
who is in charge of the work stated
that the building would probably be
ready to be occupied by the latter part
Of the week.
The interior of the building when
completed will be one of the finest
markets of its kind in this section of
the state. The fixtures are being fur
nished by the Walker Bend Store
Fixture Company of PennHan, New
York.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-01-13
TO CALIFORNIA.

Mr. and Mrs. G. II. Bansil, Mr.. and
urs John d. Sullivan and Mr.. and
Mrs c. Dixon Of Carson City made
mn marty who left Wednesday morn
ing for three months trip TO Oal-
ifornia. Their first stop will be IN
Chicago and they expect TO leave their
train each night. A very pleasant trip
is anticipated.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-01-13
PYTHIANS IN NEW CLUB ROOMS.

On Tue day evening the new club
rooms the local lodge Knights of
Pythias was formally opened to the
members. A smoker and general Soc
ial time was the attraction Of the eve
ming and every one present reported
a most enjoyable time.
The club room is located at the rear
of the second floor Of the Vermeuler
block. A new billiard and pool table
has been installed, card tables and
everything has an inviting ap-
pearance, and no doubt it will be a
popular resort for members of the
lodge
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-01-13
IMPROVING WRIGHT HOUSE
PLUMBING SYSTEM

Work is progressing rapidly on the
installing of new water system in
the Wright House. The north wing
is now complete with hot and cold
water in every room and the re
mainder of the building will be com
pleted in about a month. The plumb
ing and heating firm of Walthers q
Woodland are doing the work.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-01-13
SCHOOL CENSUS.

The eighth grade civic class OF the
Alma high school, under the super
vision Of Miss Dunlap took a census
Of the city of Alma last Saturday and
found 4,12s people in the city. Miss
Dunlap thinks this fairly correct as
the class was well organized, doing
their work by streets and blocks.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-01-13
TREASURER MAKES REPORT

CITY Treasurer Charles Murphy
,rrned in his first report on tax col
Sontions Lu, ion TO the county last Monday
n;obt OF the s7s,641.34 to be col
lected, $72, 2,1O6.5S has already oSlo pIJn
Maid up. This report is consideraDie
better than that of previous years
Mr. Murphy will continue to take col
lections till March 1st.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-01-13
CARD OF THANKS.

We wish to thank the friends and
neighbors for their kind words Of
sympathy and assistance in many
ways during the death of our beloved
son and brother. And for the beauti-
full flowers and singers who sang.
Christ Eichelberger and family.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-01-13
NOTICE.

We wish to announce that during
our absence to California our con.
tracing and conveyancing will be
handled at the First State Bank and
our rents and real estate will be at
tended to by Henry Sandle at our Of
flee. 22-1-c
BANSIL e. SULLIVAN.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-01-13

Field baskets: Richards 4, Spinney
8. Smith 2, Foote L. Hart 2, Teach
out 2, Hood, Dawson.
Fouls: Smith IL out of II, Hart
4 out Of 8.
Personal fouls called on Foote.
Richards, Richardson. Hart.
Score first half: Alma Ia, Adrian
8.
Timer and scorer: Dunham.
Referee-Nevitt, Mt. Pleasant.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-01-13
ALMA COLLEGE
DEFEATS ADRIAN
Maroon and Cream Captures
First Intercollegiate Tilt
of Season
WINS By SCORE OF 81 TO IS
Local Boys Badly Crippled by
La Grippe-Richards Scores
Eight Points.

I'm "a hard fought battle at the high
school gymnasium last Friday night
the Alma college basketball team de-
feated the Adrian college team by
score of 81 to Is. This was the first
Michigan intercollegiate game sched-
uled for 1916.
The Adrian team no doubt were con
fident of a victory They carried an
all star veteran basketball team,
which had gone through one years
campaign and a number of them hav-
ing played under the Adrian colors for
two years. The teamwork at various
stages Of the game was perfect. Hart
playing right forward and Teachout
center were their best men.
The local team were badly crippled
by the grip. Nearly every man was
more or less affected by this popular
winter disease. The general opinion
of the local students and fans was that
the Maroon and Cream did not stand
a show Of defeating the Adrian team.
However the Alma fighting spirit
came to the rescue and made up for
lack of team work and physical de
fectiveness due to sickness. The Alma
team work was very much inferior to
that Of the opposing team, the local
boys having had scarcely any practice
this season, and were practically all
new players. They recently returned
from a trip TO various points in the
state and were defeated four times
out of six, which helped dampen their
spirits and cause a general fear of
what Adrian would do TO them.
But the night of the game they rail-
led around the colors and surprised
Adrian, themselves and everybody
else. Coach Bleamaster used seven
men but he got the game. Spinney and
Malcolm Smith playing forward did
excellent work. Spinney was disap-
pointed several times during the
first half to see the ball roll around
the basket rim and drop off, but he
came back with three baskets from the
field in the second half. Smith copped
two baskets during the first half but
fell down the last period.
Richards playing right guard
proved to be the star basket shooter
landing one basket in the first halt
and three the last half. His playing
helped the score along eight points
Foote playing left guard, secured one
basket and played an excellent game
Eddie Johnson on center also played
a good game.
Following is the lineup:
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-09-14

A NoNPARTIsAN YEAR. - The
dope Of the professional political
prognosticators isn't worth a darn
this year. The appeal is to the in
dependent voter, and he is more nu-
merous than ever before. The Pro-
gressive movement Of 1912 helped
hundreds Of thousands of partisans
to free themselves from party bond
age. This year many of them will
go to Wilson or Hughes, as their own
patriotic judgment dictates. The
party pull on them is gone. The
Penroses, Shoots, Murphys, Barnes
es, SulliVans, Gallingers, STaggarts
and their ilk in both cid parties will
have less influence on public senti-
ment than ever before. The plain
truth is that Wilson has gone clear
over the heads Of the professional
Democrats and has made his appeal
direct to the American people.
Thomas Edison isn't a partisanAyet
he is for Wilson. So is Ida )Tarbel.
Likewise Ty Cobb. And doubtless
Henry Ford. None of these, is a pro-
fessional. Yes, Roosevelt is for
Hughes. But politics is RooseveIt's
main business. He's a professional.
With Perkins, politics is business
like it is with Morgan, Gary OF Rock
efGIler. With the amateurs, how
ever, politics is patriotism. And with
them Wilson is stronger than his
party. That's why the dope Of the
professionals is not worth consider
alton this year 70 get line on the
November result, watch for the drift,
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-09-14

See which way the independent vot.
ers are headed-for they will elect
the next president. Some Of the
strong Republican states may go for
Wilson and just as big for the Repub-
hcan state ticket.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-09-14

WILSON AND NEWSPAPER MEN
in the North American Review
for September, Oswald Garrison Viii
lard writes on %Fhe Mystery OF
Woodrow Wilson, indicating in genA
eraI that Willard didn't understand
Wilson and hence criticized him. In
this story Willard says the mystery
of the change in Mr. Wilson is inten-
sified by his treatment of the WASH
ington newspaper men"-and tells
how Wilson started in by receiving
the correspondents in a body, and
later discontinued the conferences
altogether.
There is no mystery about 1T
President Wilson did start in by re-
ceiving the newspaper 1correspon-
dents in a body. He talked quite
freely with them. It wasn't long
however, until he learned that
among the correspondents were
some who were not there so much in
their capacity as newspaper men as
they were as spies and political
agents of the owners Of hostile news
papegs-somk of them asking ques-
lions for no other purpose than to
embarrass the president. And when
he discontinued these conferences he
did the right thing. Some Of the so
called correspondents represented
strong pro-aIly papers. Others repre-
scented strong pro-German papers.
Some were close to one or another
of the ambassadors of countries i'm
volVed in the European war. Some Of
the newspaper men were nothing
more than spies. Wilson was, willing
to take into his confidence the real
correspondents, but he quit doing it
in the presence and hearing Of spies,
who were there to get an earful and
then run away and peddle it to rep
resentatives of foreign powers or
newspaper owners who were inter-
eefod Il, VToI1 efTsaof m I,77e3y,ngo -,
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1916-09-16
Klej Grange

preaehiHr IS the ii Charch san
da. afternoon ii fAres Stock SUNDAY
school al eIacs tvery body slte1.
H.. u.-.~ p.e. pa,tinor,
..;,.a ~ sa.sa. H. Wag.n
Payne. az stockton. Among those she
called to see while here were MIss
Bessie NJ Gordy Mrs + S Iilghman,
and Mrs Br'nkmond Payne
Mr.. " II Burbaee Is here On visit
10 Mr. Harry Cberrix
~. u p.bi,sas s..., Monde,
o.. -. nm, - ~, ,s,,esr NJ. oh.d
Jones
A.. IA ~. p.-ga p-,;,. .,.,
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1916-09-16
IN SEARCH OF
SUNKEN SILVER
Captain G. D. SiiIISOn Sweeping
Ocean Bed Near Cape
Charles, Virginia

Capt 6earga ID stil-on. command
ne the tags Fearless BoesWtb and
Itanm weeping the ocean bod 90
the vicinity 81 the Virginia Cape. By
IA attempt Is iorate 'he bull o. Che
-aukea steamer Merida whca went
down four sears zero Fifh cargo IF
silver haaa alacd e more 6an
800 The nalt rest. under lon fest
ST water and ha- not been Disturbed Nh
man -ine, the steamer Went down ine
engineering feat undertaken by Captain
StilIson IS comparatively simple. once
the steamer IS located
The tugs towing graphing hooks.
are covering every foot Of the ocean
bed in the vicinity Of whore the steamer
went down. Captain Stilson is taking
no chance. Of losing ground once he has
gained it and huoys anchored safely
and securely. mark the part of the
ocean which has been dragged and the
part which the tugs still have TO sweep.
The Ward Line steamer Merida went
down at point - miles of Cape
Charles when rammed by the United
States Fruit Company's steamer Adj
miral fartagut Captain Stillson, vice
president and general manager Of the
lnter-0cean Submarine Company Inc ,
j. working under contract for the con
Germ which underworld the Merida .
cargo. Hi- company will be awarded
with a percentage 81 the value u thc
cargo .alVaged
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1916-09-16
Stockton

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,raa.b;ro a.4 ~. -, min, u H..
closson SISTERS arr winning the heart,
of al
m. - s..4 ~ f.. 3,
tin5.o, sy,rnatbi,e ,yi,s ser in H. Io..
If her father Mr. lohn Bennett
whose death occurred suddenly an his
bom. in philadelphia Monday night
Nj. p..s. Ia,a. .ns NJ Hail
nm who are graduate. OF stockton
Hipb school and who have been teach
ing are attending the state Normal
School II To@-on
Ouite x number II arr neople attended
chautauoaa II pocomoks this week
M. ro,t3. p-a,al.,. ~, ,f.,ds, sor
shovel where lie + teaching school
p..s IA ~. eha... pf.ha-4..,
In. Do ~. ..aa r,t,,..
NJ. c,a,.,oa par,.u ara Ma Ras
.ie pprpelI af snow hin have been the
quests If Mr and Mr. Thomas p.
Wharton
Iobp BROMLEY and Frank Brmer re-.
turned TINS week 10 College Park to re-.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1916-09-16
Stillson Confident.

Captain Stillson states that he Is
confident the Merida = hull Is 10 excel
lent condition The steamer rests on a
bottom 50 hard and smooth that il IS
impossible to safely anchor q boat any.
where in the vicinity The commander
Is certain that the bulk is not covered
with sand and believes that the accumu-
lated marine growth viii hinder the
divers but little in their work
How long it win take Us 10 salvage
the cargo | cannot say at this time.
said Captain Stllson a few days ago
while discussing the matter a pre-
lmiuary survey already has been made,
and We wil continue the work a- soon
n the weather conditions permit We
hope to locate the hulk and remove the
cargo before the bad weather % the
fall sets in The work i necessarily
slow. but neither nor my men nave
allowed ourselves TO become d-cour
,.,.{
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1916-09-16
Expert Divers.

The wrecking tug f II Beckwith
and the motor-cruisers Titania and
Fearless are being employed hy zap
tain sullson in his search for the silver
The Beckwith flagship Of the expedi-
ton. Is fitted with the latest type Of
diving apparatus, and practically every
thing that the divers will require IN
their work is right AT their hands. The
cargo can only be removed a small piece
at a time. as the divers must enter the
hull Of the steamer cut their way @
the treasure chest and lug the bullion
out. ingot hy ingot
Divers employed by Captain Stillson
say that whenever they think ~ the
task before them their minds revert to
their boyhood days when they read
tales Of Captain Kidd and sunkeu treas
ure troyes in the Spanish main. The
divers are becoming impatient at the
delay in locating the hull, saying that
they are anxious TO explore the dark.
damp and clammy recesses Of the
steamer. Their talk becomes creepy ut
times. but awakens the latent call for
adventure and exploration Of the un-
known which turks IN every human
breast
Captain Stillsou SAYS that the divers
employed BY him are rated a. the best
In tho world q Nelson. holder Of
the worlds record for deep-sea diving.
assisted Captain stllson ID raising the
-unken submarine "a j. Tuck.
another diver who viii explore the
hulk Of the Merida, recovered valuable
papers and jewelry from the steamer
Empress Of ireland which went down
in the 81. Lawrence River few years
ago. These are the master divers with
Captain Stillson on this expedition. In
addition. there are three other divers
AMI i've assistants
Captain Stilson superintendent the
raising of the submarine t-i. and was
consulting engineer when the cargo Of
the Empress of ireland was saIyaged.
He Is regarded az the greatest expert
in his line IN the world lie WINS with
the United States government several
wears. and while ~ the government ser.
vice started q school for divers Ihe
school i still maintained "a the govern
mont
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1916-09-16
Constipation the Father Of Many III,

~ the numerous ll- that affects b.
mauty large share -tart- sih eanst
patton Keep sour bowels regular aa4
they may ne avoided When laxative
4 needed take Chamberlain Tablets
They not only move the bowels h4 m
prove the appetite and strengthen the
digestion lhtauable evers where
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1916-09-16

lll age comes gulcs enough without
inviting Ii Some look old at FORTS
THAT because they neglect the User
and bowels Keep sour bowels regular
and your liver healthy and sou elli not
only fee younger but 0ok younger
When troubled with constipation Or nIl
iousues- take chamberlain Tablets
They are intended especially Tor these
ailments and are excellent Easy 81
take and most agreeable "a effect 0h-
tainahle everywhere
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1916-09-16
laS-Fos. AMID. Effective Laxative 6 Liver Tonic
Does Not Gfipe nor Disturb the Stnmach.

contains CascaTa in acceptable form.
stimulating Laxative and Tonic LaxFos
acts effectively and does not grpe nor
disturb stomach. AZ the same time it aids
digestion, arouses the liver and secreuons
and restores the healthy functions. SOC