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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-03-23
SHORTHORN MEETING

The Central Michigan Shorthorr
Association will hold a meeting in
Alma, Thursday, March 30, at lC
a. m. and p. m. Speakers from Chi
cago and NJ. A. c., and other outside
points well be present, and the best
Cow Proposition for the general farm
ers of central Michigan TO be discuss
ed.
The meeting is TO discuss the i'm.
provement of our herds; THE Short.
horn COW for beef and milk" "Co-
operative marketing of live stock.
Getting the most money out Of our
cattle" Don't forget the date and
plan to attend.
March 30th. For further inform.
alton write c. W. Crumm, Sec.
Mcbride, Mich
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-03-23
MISSIONARY SUPPER

The Woman's Foreign Missionary
Society of the Methodist Church held
a thank offering supper at six-thirty
last Friday evening in the church
parlors. An excellent menu was
served and several short speeches were
made in the interests of thank offer
ing by the heads of the various de-
partments of the church and auxiliary
societies.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-03-23
HIGH SCHOOL CATALOG

The baord of education have re-
Gently issued handsome catalogue
Of the Alma Public Schools. The
book was printed at the Record Of
flee, is bound in substantial cover,
contains seventy-five pages with
eight full page illustrations.
The book gives a complete list of
the course Of study and the topics
in the public and high schools of this
city.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-03-23
MARRIED AT MADISON

Mr. and Mrs. A. =. Cook and Miss
Helen left Tuesday night for Madison,
Wisconsin, where they will attend the
wedding of their son Maynard to Miss
Choral Boyd of Madison. Miss Ruth
will join them on Thursday. The we'd
ding will occur on Thursday evening Of
this week at the brides parents. The
newly-weds will make their new home
at Chicago.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-03-23
GLEE CLUB ON TOUR

The college Clee Club started their
annual ten day tour on Thursday even
ing Of this week. They gave their first
concert at Ithaca ana will return TO
Alma Friday morning when they will
start the tour proper at Belding Fri
day night.
The closing concert will be given
in this city on Friday, April 9TH. The
organization under the direction of
Prof Veatch is without a doubt the
best ever sent out by the college
Every member being in the best OF
form and gifted with unusual vocal
talent.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-03-23
HIRES EXPERIENCED CLERK

Earl c. Clspp has secured the SER
vices of Joe X. Toilette an experienced
hardware clerk.
Mr.. Toilette has had years Of exper-
fence at the hardware game, and
comes well recommended. Mr.. Fol-
lette took up his duties at the Clapp
hardware Tuesday morning where
friends of the store will find him an
efficient and courteous salesman.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-03-23
AUCTION SA

The fol owlnl ".;..ons are a, V
ed in the Record this week.
Heisch'el j. White, three miles
north and one fourth miles west OF
Alma consisting of horses, cattle
and other stock, farm tools and fod-
der OH FA March 31st. J. D.
Helmar} auctioneer.
VI. bnd r. Burrell. residing one
mile west and three and one-half
miles I south OF Alma on Saturday
March, %, at 1890, consisting of
horsets, cattle. hogs, and farm tools,
j. Dt Helman, auctioneer.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-03-23
FOUND FROZEN IN STRAW

The body OF Fred Williams, OF st.
Johns was found frozen in a stack of
straw on farm west Of Lake Odessa
ast Wednesday. Mr.. Williams was
an inmate of the State Hospital at
Kalamazoo. He was allowed to work
out of door and escaped from the hos
pital Feb. 18th. II is thought, as he
was thinly clad that he was taken III
and crawled into the straw stack.
How long he has lircn dead is not
known.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-03-23
FRED ELwOOD PASSED

Fred Elwood who has been resi-
dent in and around Alma for num-
Der of years, died last Thursday
morning from the effects of a stroke
of paralysis which occurred some days
before. Funeral took place Satur-
day morning and the body was laid
in the vault for the time being. Mr..
Elwood was about fifty years old and
had no close relations in this section
of the state.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-03-23
NEW AUTO LIVERY

Herman Slower of st. Louis, last
Friday purchased an interest in the
fee ID barn and livery formerly con-
dufted by Edward Winn. Mr. Winn
anb Mr.. Slower will conduct as auto
ard horse livery at the barn on the
corner of Park and Superior. a
feed barn will continue to be run in
connection.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-03-23
CLAUSSEN COMING

The Redqath Chautauqus have for
their big attraction this year the
noted Swedish singer. Nine. Julia
Claussen, leading contralto of the
Chicago Grand Opera Company. Her
party will travel over the entire cir
cult in private car. Pierre Heu-
rotte a concertmaster of the Chicago
Grand Opera Company will travel
with the party as an assistant ar
tist. Nine. Claussen is considered
equal If not better than Alice Nelson
the big attraction last year.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-03-23
CHILDREN BURN TO DEATH

The four small children Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Paul Schmidt of Saginaw were
burned to death in their home last
Friday just before noon. The four
charred bodies we're found under the
remnant Of bed, the body Of the
one year old baby being tightly clasp
ed in the arms Of the five year old
brother, the oldest Of the group. The
origin Of the fire is not known and
started when the mother left the home
for a few minutes TO make few pur-
chases FOR the family.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-03-23
IN NEW QUARTERS

The invalids at the Masonic Home
were moved into the new hospital on
Thursday. The new quarters are
said to be the most complete and up
to-date of any institution of its kind
in the state, all due 10 the good
Judgment and excellent business
ability Of its efficient and popular
manager Mr.. Montague.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-03-23
DANCING PARTY

The young peoples dancing club of
the city rendered an enjoyable party
last Friday evening at Weese
Hall. About thirty couples were
present. Frappe and lemonade were
served, dancing was continued until a
late hour and very enjoyable time
was reported by all
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-03-23
MRS. ROLLIN DIES

Mrs. W. W. Rolhn died at her home
in this city last Saturday. She was
seventy-five years Of age. Funeral
services were held Tuesday. Obituary
will be published next week.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-03-23
PUBLISHERS NOTE

Owing to lack OF space it will be
necessary this week to leave out
church notes and several other items.
Everything that is still in order win
'e run next week
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-03-23

We are in receipt of copy Of the
Midland Sun, an illustrated edition
setting forth the beauties and ad-
'61lo 9IllH Su!nsnq lsql 10 ss5sluuA
u Is certainly credit to the city and
the publisher.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-03-23

M. G. Lake of Ithaca did business
IN Alma Tuesday.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-10-31
M'BR|DE FOR
BETTER LAWS

That the state should have an
honest mothers pension lav. an
equitable first aid iaw for injured
workmen. and that he Is opposed 10
any weakening of the initiative and
referendum and direct primaries.
we're the principal points discussed
by former Gov. Henry Mcbride. re-
publican candidate for governor. In
speeches At Kent and Auburn Mon
day night. Despite the rain, big
crowds turned out 20 hear him.
In the morning he told the Sc
attic Ministerial association that he
has no different set Of opinions for
ministers than for business men.
and that he Is firmly against the
booze bills.
In his evening speeches be also
directed attention to the Lister
campaign. declared he il against the
system Of levying campaign contri
buttons from state employees. and
said that when he was governor he
had to call Lister In and make him
give up free railroad pass. Lis
ter was the secretary OF the board
OF control. He also called aften-
iion to the fact that A. H. T. Ceiler.
man. prohibition candidate for gov.
ernor. asked Lister tn 1914 To sup
port the prohibition bill. and Lister
said he did not believe IN mixing a
moral question with politics.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-10-31
GIRLS! ACT now!
HAIR COMING OUT
MEANS DANDRUFF
ascent "Danderine" will save
your iiair and double
its beauty.
Try this! Your hair gets soft.
wavy. abundant and
glossy at once.

Save your hair Baautlfy III IL
Is only a matter OF using little
Uanderlna occasionally TO have a
head OF heavy. beautiful hair. soft.
lnrtrons. wavy and free from dand'
ruff II Ia easy and inexpensive TO
have pretty. charming hair aud lots
OF IL. Just Get a fs-cent bottle OF
knowi;ons Danderine nos - all
drug stores recommend lt--apply
little as directed and within ten min
utss there will be an appearance OF
abundance. freshness, EuffincHs
and an Incompatible gloss and
lustre. and try az you will you can
not find trace OF dandruf or
falling hair: but your real surprise
will be after about two weeks usc.
when you will see new halr---fine
aud downy az fir.t~-yes--but really
new hair--sprouting out all over
your scalp Danderine is. we be-
lieve. the only sure hair grover.
destroyer o. dsndruff and cure for
itchy scalp and Il never fails to
stop failing hair at once.
II you xant 10 prove how pretty
and soft your hair resiiy IL. moisten
cloth with little Danderine and
carefully draw II through your hair
taking one small strand AZ a time.
Your hair wlll be soft. glossy and
beautiful in just a few moments--a
lie ishtful surprise awaits everyone
who tries this.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-10-31
Mother Praises Remedy
That Relieved Her Baby
DIR. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin
Is . Dependable Family
Laxative

Nearly all the sickness incident
to baby's life IL due 10 conssipa-
ton. or inaction of the bowels. At
the first Indication OF irregulsrity
IN this important function. relief
should be afforded promptly. A
mild laxative should be admins
tered TO gently carry off the con
gested waste and leave the stom-
ach and bowels free TO perform
their allotted tasks.
or the various remedies recon
mended 10 relieve constipation. the
combination OF simple laxative
eIbs with pepsin. az prescribed
n61> ". -. Caldwell and sold In
ktores under the name OF DR..
wells Syrup Pepxin. is the
most effective II contains no OPT.
ate or narcotic drug. IA pleasant 10
the taste. mild and gentle IN action.
and quickly brings the desired re-
lief In an easy. natural manner.
Mrs G. J. Douglas. Mason. H..
writes that she cannot say enough
In praise Of Dr CaIdwell's Syrup
Pepsin as a dependable family lax.
ative. Little Mary Eva had been
badly constipated until they trieI
IN. caidwell's Syrup Pepsin, which
bronghf the first natural relisf the
aisd had Rad in two weeks.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-10-31
STATE TO CONTROL
City OWNED PLANT?

the Puget Sound Aractson. L4Ent *
Power Co. at a meeting called by
the Puget Sound Traction. Light a
clared the commission had such
power. G. ~ Faxsett. % Spokane.
city commissioner. eonfendcd there
was no such authority.
The meeting was called BY the
state commission TO discuss new
rules 20 govern public utilities. Rep
resentaiives Of various corporations
and cities are IN attendance. One
OF the new rules suggested read tina,
the word utility shall include city
plants az well as privately owned
ones.
Regulation OF gas plants were
first considered. then comes water
and electric companies will be taken
up Wednesday.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-10-31
PAULA is WARMED. BUT SHE
rs BLINDED BV Her
LOVE FOR LAYTON

Il stood there during that first
rehearsal after the opening, Mar
gle" said Paula. "and saw some
Of my best speeches taken from me
and given To Miss Madden. II hurt
and shocked me beyond words 4
aid not know that In all dramatic
companies the big parts are
strengthened in every way after
the first night. and the little parts
must act as only feeders TO the
real hits. | was allowed no pathos
for fear 4, would detract from Miss
Madden's big scene. which vas both
pathetic and tragic.
"Thoroiy discouraged. rushed
from the stage. and when Earnest
found me told him | could not go
on with my part.
Yes. you can. baby child. and
I'll put you mp 20 a trick or two
that will make Miss Madden wish
she had never been born. She
cooked this up last night while she
was out at supper with Senton. the
manager. But well fix things III
show you some perfectly legitimate
business that YOU can do that will
take the attention OF the audience
away from her when she Is spout.
ing her best lines. She cant play
fast and loose with me
Yes. she can, said quiet
voice. Just as fast and loose with
you. Earnest as you have with
her
Il looked up and saw Mary Mad
den standing beside MS so white
thought she was going TO faint.
MARY exclaimed Earnest. as
rushed TO keep her from falling
Don't touch me, she whispered.
THE child Ia not to blame,
Mary interrupted Earnest
Blame for WHAT was my sur.
prised exclamation.
Mary Madden looked at me in
surprise. Either you are very In
nocent. Miss Newton. or a much
better actress than ! thought
~ do not understand what Mr..
Lawton means by coming TO my
defense and saying ! am not to
blame
Then you did not know.
Mary Mary. please don't say
anything sou will be sorry for.
Things | can say will never
make me sorry. II IL only things
have done that regret However.
there Is no use sullying the limo.
cent ears Of Miss Newton with
recital OF my mistakes or my
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-10-31

wrongs. | only want to warn her
that she is following fast In my
path and the end OF II is not
strewn with roses.
Looking back, Msrgie. IL does
not seem possible that ! could have
misunderstood her. but you see !
was 40 In love with Earnest Law
ton that II never occurred to mo
that he could harm any woman by
word. thought or deed.
when Mary Madden referred TO
her thorny path, supposed she
meant the path TO theatrical sue.
cess, and | said TO her. My dear
Miss Madden. know shall have
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-10-31

tho same.
That was what VI always liacd
about Charlie. lie was so demo.
cratic.
We used to think his house wan
the finest In the neighborhood
His family was far better educated
than most. and he WAS the smartest
boy In Newark But for all that he
wasn't a bit enobbish.
And he used 10 have that same
magnetic Hughes smile. too, He
was born leader. and We all did
what he told MS 10. when his par.
ents took him 20 England In 1878
he learned cricket. and on return.
Ing 10 Newark he made rs boys all
give up ball and learn the English
game
You know he wasn't very strong.
lie Was thin and frail. His face
was white and he had on top OF bis
head lots OF black hair. sticking out
In all directions. II was because
Charles health wasn't 40 very
good that hln parents made him
AaNt Na'ttieF tthhf@ttFF tttH fAAHHA
put up horizontal bar Ia his yard.
and Charlie had 10 exercise every
day after school
Once he invited me over 10 his
house TO read sermon h. had jus;
written He was only = then bat
vas planning TO be minister"
Charlie Didn't read exciting
books. a. boy, like the Henty
stories that boys are reading
now. He was always studying
heavy works that he could get
ideas out Of. Ne was a shark
az mathematics. and equally
smart In languages"
Newark cherished a lot OF other
old playmatea OF Charlie Hughes,
among them some who have grown
up to be- firemen. merchants and
politicians. Next to Arthur Run.
Yon, his closest chum was George
cambridge. nov head OF big
grocery concern here.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-10-31
HEAR BOOZE BACKS
ANTI-SUFFRAGISTS

WASHINGTON. Oct. While
we have no proofs that the anti.
woman suffrage organizations are
supported by the liquor interests.
we have heard OF such statements
being given out by our organiza.
ton" was the comment today by
the Washington bureau OF the Ma
tional Woman's Suffrage associa-
ton upon charges by the antis of
publication OF poison pen" post
cards
kilograms were dispatched TO the
New Vol offife OF the association
today. inqulring as TO the correct
ness Of the charge.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-10-31

hard. weary way Dseavel before
attain success, but ! have count
ed the cost and am willing TO pay
the price.
Earnest Lawton almost involun-
tsrily took step forward as Miss
Madden suddenly turned away and
said colby: Then have moth.
ing more TO say. Earnest. am go
ing to turn in my resignation TO.
night
tMsry. YOU must not--yon can't
do that he exclaimed impetuously.
! can and | Will she answered
I cannot go thru the old pain
again
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-10-31
~ KENNETH W. PAYNE

nv KENNETH W. PAYNE
NEWARK. N. J.. Oct. 81
Here 10 the first authentic por.
trsyai Of the REAL Charles
Evans Nuohesl
! had to 90 way back to his
childhood days TO ae, thisi
And the American public.
anxious TO know the true In.
ward character of the man who
may be their next PRESIDENT.
need only llster TO the words
Of Charlie Hughes ehiefess
sehooIeoy ehum TO be enlishs.
erred.
Charles chief ehum In his
Newark school days, 30 years
age, was Arthur Runycn. who
vas baptized a, the same time
with Charlie. By the iassers
father. Runyon still lives a.
Newark. where he 10 employed
by an Insurance company.
hunted UP Arthur Runyonl
And I learned that the 100 per
cent candidate ~as az that
time fco Pea CENT A REQ.
ulAR kioi
But let Arthur Rsnyon tell ahou
Z. HunyOu IL the man who aumt
prnded secret service men an
ne general rablie recently at bi
Sew York hotel by walking ap 4
Hughes and SAYING. -Hsilc
shaflie.~
Hughes answered Hello. Al
har.' and stuck out his hand" sat
Runyon today. telling OF tho epI
lode. For YOU see. used to val
o school with Charlie every da,
or years. About three times
week I'd spend the night with hin
Il his home. and the other morn
nEs "a either meet him on tn
'orner or whistle for him on N,
xay TO school.
Charlie moved TO Newark whei
ie VAS 3 He jumped classes a
he old Oliver at. school and sooi
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-10-31
NAN SHOOTS GIRL
and SELF after
LOVERS QUARREL

CHICAGO. Oct. 5i.--Iames Pen
lis. "a. was carried into the city
hospital dying. and on the stretcheF
With him lay the body Of his
sweetheart. Title Popped. =. dead
by his hand when he shot her after
walking to work with her today
and then turned the gun on himself.
Miss Poppei Is said TO have re-
jecfed Pentis as a sutton. The
shootinE took place In the cigar
AlScsory where the girl worked.
- OF girls witnessed the
dnx. Spectators said that aft
shooting himself thru the tenn
pie. Pentis placed the gun In the
dead girls hand.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-10-31
POPULAR C0AL-PoPULAR PRICE

ACME Coal is popular because gives the householder
what he likes in coafuel economy fuel efficiency and
minimum dirt.
You get per dollar ard less ash per from
ACME Your wife viii bless you for buying for II will
fednce her cleaning crubbng and curtain washing amaz-
D3(r; and no clinkers that's Why.
/BUNKER PRIcEs-I1mp $3.50 Furnace tcong) $3.50
Run Of 1875. coal bin ited
o. M. LATIMEa. MGR. ACME COAL co.
Maj Yard, f4oo Seattle Yard. West s4sW
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-10-31

Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin is
cold in drug stores everywhere
and costs only fifty cents bottle.
To avoid limitations and ineffective
substitutes, be sure 10 ask for Dr.
c2ldveli's Syrup Pepsin See tina.
a facsimile n Dr. Caldwells sigma
ture snd his portrait appear on the
yellow carton 10 which the bottle
Is packed. A trial bottle. free or
charge. can be obtained by writing
10 Dr. W. -. Caldwell. 4s5 Washing
ton st.. Monticello. Illinois.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-10-31

Burelsr-proof vaults that cost
thousands OF dollars cannot keep
out some intruders. a. vas proved
when big green-eyed toad startled
Bank Cashier A. W. Buck OF the
FIRST National bank In Ebensburg.
Pa. when he opened the timelock
doors. The most minute iHspec-
ton failed 10 reveal how II got
there.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-10-31

Il looked at both of them In sur.
prise-what did 1t all mean? Truly
the old Persian was right when he
said. Very few know how much
they must know In order TO know
how little they know"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-10-31
NAB INSURANCE MAN

CHICAGO. Oct. Slater hard
struggle. the police today arrested
J. W. Abrams. So. formerly EN-.
ployed by the John Hancock Insur
ance Co. in Sacramento. where b,
is wanted on charge OF embezzle
ment.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-10-31
Which Group
Would You Follow?

In relation TO their daily experience professional business otherwise
compare them Individually and collectively.
weniormed
the relative responsibility the members of each group
VIGOROUSLY that the above committee working against nt
tive Measure No. a. the nonaxpng nonresident alien Anti
Saloon League and with exception little or no taxes
other list vorng Initiative Measure No. "a embraces the big sub
broadmnded ievong their and
upbng the whole State Washngon the who the heaviest
in the community who have both the moral physical and financial
welfare OF the State at heart.
looking for welbalanced and unbiased opinion
question considering
the foregoing citizens would follow look to for advice!
there could senstN
reasonable
Initiative carefully drawn
and all the san the home and extends
of this privileges which exclusively
enjoyed by manufacturers of other cities and states.
Do not be mised by statements TO the contrary,
Read Initiative Measure No. "a carefully and be convinced
the the State Wash
have suggested and charged that the use m pure per cent
beer in limited quantities in the home makes such home saioon
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-10-31

OLYMPIA. Oct. 3i.--Has the
state public service commission any
authority In law to prescribe rules
Tor city owned usiiirlee7
Norwood Broeketf. attorney for
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1916-12-01
Driving a BARGAIN.

A drummer tells an amusing story
or trade he witnessed in small
Indiana town. A man with a wagon.
load of brOoms was dickering with
the proprietor of the grocery store.
VINO was anxious to buy his entire
stock and pay half in cash and half
IN merchandise out of the store. The
broom man wanted the money. At last
The grocer offered half in cash and
half in goods at cost.
With some reluctance the broom.
maker closed the trade. There were
~ dozen broOms at 20 cents a broom,
in all $4S. The man was paid his s24
in cash and the brOOms were unlOaded
and stacked up in the grocer's big
front window.
Now" said the grocer, with a wave
of his hand, lust make your own Sc
lection from anything in my store at
cost, $24 worth"
The man stood first on one foot, then
on the other, and thought. Then he
said: wal, l believe I'll jist take $24
worth of broOms at cost."-The Chris
tan Herald.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1916-12-01

the president Of the edbOw-ti gentleman
Il hear your company hasn't been paying claims
can't 90 business in the District? You haven't license
told
Now boss surely said
ne-has why amt paid them But
reguah suh"
Nesbi told him he of
license
Say here does this license money!"
Eyes"
We Mister Nesbit that's jest the this govnment
amt got no claims with
license so dem claims"
The organization has stopped collecting paying
The next laugh from the
complained that had i'll
received from her.
The inspector called to
Laws forgot
and there's certificate"
The found the certificate
weeks