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Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1917-10-06
Democrats, Also,
FAVOR Local Option
At State Convention
SolOns Of Party at Trenton Put I'M
portant Plank Up to Legislative
Members.

Trenton, Oct. 3.-Assuming the at
titude that any action it might take
on the question of local option, either
for or against the proposition, could
not bind its legislative candidates to
go contrary to their pre-primary Or
other promises to the voters of their
respective counties, the Democatic
State Convention refused to include
in it's platform a plank favoring this
subject yesterday. One was offered
by Jacob W. Binder, assembly can
didate for Bergen County in the ma
after full and free discussion on the
floor of the convention was defeated
by a large majority, there being
scarcely a dozen "ayes" for the pro-
posed plank.
Alexander Simpson, former Assem-
blyman from Hudson County, who is
again a candidate for the same office,
was chairman of the resolutions COM
rnittee, which submitted the tentative
platform. He opposed the adoption
of local option.
Thinks Plank Unwise.
at would be just as unwiSe to put
local option plank in the platform
as to put one in against the PROPOSE
tion," declared Simpson. eve have
no right to bind the candidates of any
county either way on the question. If
Democrats are elected on this, they
will vote for it, and if the Republi-
cans are victorious through local OPP
ton they will have to vote for it.
For instance, in Morris County the
Republican candidates for the assem-
bly, are against local option and the
Democratic candidates may want to
support it,"
Simpson declared the Republican
convention was deceiving the people
of the State by their handling of the
question. "We must not try to do
what they did up the street and fool
the people on this question:" he told
the convention.
The resolutions chairman said the
Democratic platform was "designedly
silent" on local option for the purpose
of leaving it to each of the individual
candidates for the Legislature.
Essex Men Split.
A feature of the discussion of this
plank in the convention was the sup
port for it in the Essex delegation OF
which James r. Nugent, of Newark,
is the accredited mentor.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1917-10-06
Food Sale And
Social Afternoon
At Trinity Hall

A fine food sale will be held next
Wednesday afternoon, at the Trini-
ty Guild Hall, and a social afternoon
will be the additional attraction at
the Trinity Church, which will be un-
der the auspices of the Women's Aux
iliary. The plan is to hold Food
Sale every second Wednesday after,
noon of the month and combine the
event vita a social afternoon. Tea
will be served and the ladies are in
vited to bring their work or Red Cross
knitting.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1917-10-06
Luke M'Luke Says

Another safe bet is that even
detective wouldn't be able to find any
of his things in his home after his
wife gets through house cleaning.
The reason why man has to dry
his face on an old pillow slip or on his
shirt is because his wife has stock
of towels that are so beautifully en-
broidered that they are too nice to use
And, by the way, what has become
of the old-fashioned crash towel that
used to hang back of the kitchen
door?
The most absent-minded man we
ever knew came back to his house one
morning to get something that he had
forgotten and then forgot what it was
that he had forgotten.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1917-10-06

A Bargain in Percolators-
This beautiful $3.50 Electric
Percolator, heavily nickel
plated on copper, ebonized
handle, cord and plug, will be
sold during October only, for
S6.75. Makes 6 cups of coffee
from cold water in 20 minutes.
Easy monthly payments or $50
for cash.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1917-10-06

The Hoover" take5 out all
the dirt. 1t has spiral,
motor-driven brush thar
shakes. sweeps and suction
cleans, making rugs and car
pets look like new. Price
$47.50 upwards. Easy month
ly payments or $50 for spot
cash.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1917-10-06

No. 1,4S1 Reliable Cabinet
Gas Ranges at a Bargain
We are selling these ranges
for $500 while our present
stock, bought November, 1916,
lasts. When this lot is sold
the price will be $1,000 or
more, owing TO advance in
cost TO us. Easy payments or
$50 for spot cash.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1917-10-06
Plurality
Increased To 30

The official primary returns, as
announced last Saturday morning by
the County Clerks office, give j.
Blauvelt Hopper, the regular Repub-
lican nominee for Surrogate, total
of 3, 1868, and Robert Sibbald, his
nearest opponent, total of 1924.
This is an increase of 10 votes in
stead of 20 as heretofore published.
The totals for other candidates as
previously published are correct.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1917-10-06
Commission Government In Galveston, Texas

instant Mayor City
has been referred to our organization for reply and take pleasure
giving you in as concise form possible short resume of the Com
The Commission Form of Government has been in effect in Galveston
don created by the great atmospheric disturbance which prevailed
municipality
result of administration the c credit impaired the funds
wastefu
last of that administration about 100000 worth bonds
for operating the Even then the
WI" made scrip this scrip beng cashab only discount
and employees lily paid The extraordinary demands
called forth the
on top the conditions above rec an acute situation and something
cut of the ordinary required to meet
The solution proposed and adopted the Commission Form Gov
ernment and be interesting know something about what
this Commission Form Government has done Galveston that
Our
Commission is composed Of four members and Mayor President The
Sewer Street Alleys, Fire Police each Commissioner
immediate control his Within the limits the
recommendation that of Commissioner has the
right nominate employee for department While there
five men elected by the people, and while they have almost autocat
they time equal share of the
ibiy deficiency ineceny department is Immediately
traeeabe to the charge and there no opportunity as
under the old Adman Form Government himself because
being responsible. 80.
It is also noticeable fact that as rule tn class of msn who serve
This that ability like connected
with Adermanc Form of where least mem
susceptible objection
unquetoed
integrity
Commission Govern
Galveston need direct attention the fact
February 1902 when the Commission Form of Government
hold the bonded floating loan debt of Galveston $0oOo Since
division all
appointment other officers City Attorney City Recorder
Chief Police Fire Wterworks and Sewer De-
these
the Commission, the Commission whole
While
Raising
Observation-Disclosures.
100000
Improv to houses
Since 1902 the city has paid off about 5ocooo of these bon and
additions
O
1t interesting the time know the taxable
of this period, which, folows
Year auion
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1917-10-06

COMMISSION GOVERNMENT IS
UNANSWERABLE TO THOS E
WHO WANT TO BE FAIR ABOUT
TT
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1917-10-06
By the Domestic Science Demonstration

amount of water turn the current and there you In
few minutes you have clear pure coee-nus the
injurious aein which you get in boiled coeeand plus all the
vorgiving oils that make good coffee delicious
Helping to Save the Nations Coal-One the methods of
saving the Nations coal proposed by Dr. Garfield Fuel Admin
ator for the United States heat only parts
house that actual Much coal by starting
the furnace during the early Autumn days when
needed except take off the early morning chill and again at
night when the damp mts gather For this purpose gas
portable heater is all that necessary gives heat at
moments notce-whout bother dirt odor
carried from required The gas fireplace
another heating device that gives you without
the bother and expense of fire. The new RadiantHre
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1917-10-06

the most popular of gives wonderful
amount of heat and placed right your own fireplace
Economy in Cooking-Good adds much to the happ
ness of life and enjoyment food depends largely upon the
flavor that brought the cooking and fish cooked
in the of Cabinet Gas Range flavor than if
cooked other way The hea-fa greater than
you can get from coal the fish quickly
and all the nourshng juices Cooking bv gas is
economical Great heat required roasting and ba
ing, and gas range all the be concentrated right
in the of is wasted With coal range in order
heat the the required temperature YOU must have
roaring fire that heats all of the and wastes t f
fuel Then there is the work of building fire and cleaning
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1917-10-06

up dust and ashes With Cabinet Gas Range you
much heat little The gas gives you just the
perature you require as long you require it.
Few Hints Saving Gas-Ksep the flame blue Use the
smmering burner often you Remember
tes back to simmering burner when they boil for
to maintain the boiling point takes only onehd the that
is required to bring liquid boil Plan have many
things possible ready cook before lighting the Then
when hot keep them full until all cooking is done
Keep the Clean Rub entire surface of inside
and outside daily with oily CLOTH After cooking all of
must be rubbed off, using soda in hot needed
Remove and clean drip daily Keep arholes mixer
free of dust and if burner becomes ogged with wire
Alma record., 1917-06-28
A SOBER TIME
July Fourth Should be Time of Sac
rifce and Helpfulness.

This is no time for noise, fireworks
and empty celebration. Let us make
our independence Day observance one
of sober and heartening discussion of
the problems of our great democracy
at war. Let US prepare for service
rather than make the eagle scream" /"
This, in brief, is the wish of Cover
nof Albert +. Sleeper, as embodied in
an informal Fourth Of July proclama-
tion issued recently in the form of an
interview from the executive Office
ut is not a day of service and con-
secration for the man in the ranks
alone, but for every civilian as well.
Let our celebration contain a message
70 the better spirit Of the state Of
Michigan. Let us give to our people
the solid facts that bring home to
them the issues Of this war as Ameri-
cas- war, which is not of our own
seeking, but which has been thrust
upon us by an insolence which has
scorned morality and broken the most
solemn pledges made us.
"lf we are to win, we must fight
foI victory-in the trenches, in the
fields, in the home by the conserva-
tion of food, in the community at
large by a spirit Of self-s sacrifice and
helpfulness."
Alma record., 1917-06-28
COLLEGE PURCHASED
HOME FOR PRESIDENT
Rruske Home Used by Presi-
dents for Years Bought by
College this Week.

After some years OF effort. Alma
college has at last come into posses
sion of residence for the president
OF the college.
Through a deal made the first of
the week, and which has been under
consideration for months. the board
Of trustees purchased the home of Dr.
August r. Bruske at the corner of
Philadelphia and West Superior
streets, which in the future will be
the home OF Alma college presidents.
For a greater portion OF the his
tory Of Alma college this fine home
has been the home of Alma college
presidents-Bruske, Blaisdell and
Crooks-all having resided there, but
the home has constantly remained in
the possession of Dr.. Bruske.
1t is very probable that the resi-
dence will undergo number of re-
pairs to put it in first class shape.
The purchase price Of the residence
has not been made public.
Alma record., 1917-06-28
ALMA LADY MARRIED
TO BIG RAPIDS MAN
Miss Virginia Mulvey Was Mar
ried 60 DR.. Dodge at st.
Mary's Parsonage.

A wedding, solemn in its simplicity,
was celebrated Monday when Miss
Virginia Mulvey Of this city and Or.
William Dodge Of Big Rapids were
united in the holy bonds of matrimo-
my at the parsonage OF st. Mary's
church. Rev. f. MuKey, brother Of
the bride, performed the ceremony,
and only immediate relatives and in
innate friends were present
A few minutes before twelve, Lavitt
Stanton, nephew of the bride, sang an
appropriate song; then the beautiful
strains of Lohengrin's wedding
march, played by Catherine Stanton,
were rendered, and the bride, gown
ed in white georgette crepe, wearing
a bridal vail and carrying bouquet
Of roses and sweet peas, proceeded by
hen little niece and namesake, Virgin
in Mulvey OF Shepherd, entered the
living room and was joined by the
groom, then the vows were made
uniting them while life shall last, ac-
corcing TO the solemn rites Of the Ca
tholic church.
DR.. William T. Dodge is a physi-
cian and surgeon of note, ranking
high in his profession; being a mem
Der Of Michigan state board Of regis
tration in medicine as well as chair
man Of the Michigan State Medical
association.
Virginia Mulyey is a woman Of rare
charm and pressing personality. enc
ie a musician of marked ability, well
known in musical circles. She has
recently been head of the vocal music
department of the State Normal
school in Fairmont, W. Va.
The Record joins their many
friends in congratulations and good
wishes for their lfe's journey.
Out-of-town guests were: Mrs. and
Mrs. l.. II. Mulvey and daughter, Nir-
ginia of Shepherd, Mr.. and Mrs. c. f.
Stanton, Catherine and Lovett Stan
ton of oxford, DR.. and Mrs. +. c.
Taylor, Mana and Dodge Taylor of
Jackson, Mrs. c. b. Arbury Of De-
tloit, Mr. and Mrs. John c. Jensen
and Mr.. and Mrs. Geo +. Fairman of
Big Rapids. Miss Ann Houlihan OF
Saginaw, Miss Mary Mulvey, Auburn,
Ind, and Earl Russell Dodge Of Big
Rapids
Alma record., 1917-06-28
LMA-REPUBL|CS
IN LEAGUE BALL
Motor Truck Team Is Entered in
the Michigan State League
for Balance Of Season.
NEW PLAYERS ARE COMING
Efforts Being Made to Have Strong
Team-Oren Season Here with
Flint Saturday.

Once again the city Of Alma is to
enjoy league baseball, the Republic
baseball team having gone into the
Michigan state league. new organi-
zation this year, which is playing two
games a week during the season.
The Republic team viii open the
league season here on Saturday aft
ernoon with the Flint team, which is
now leading the league, and a fine
game is looked for. The game is
called for three O'Clock. The game
viii be preceded by q parade. and all
of the usual formalities Of league
opening. Mayor Mckinney is slated
TO pitch the first bali with President
Crooks Of the college. Johnston will
pitch for Alma and Fitch will catch.
Both are veterans from the college.
The Republics have a strong team,
and playing two and three times
week will be in good shape for the
game and it would not be surprising
tc see the truckmakers hit up mer-
ry pace in the state organization. The
Republics have proven a good draw
ing card so far this season, when
playing independent ball, and now
with a fight for honors in store. il is
certain that the fine support which
has been accorded the team, will be
be tier.
Ii is the intention Of the manage
ment to secure good talent to make
the Alma Republics a strong team.
Cunningham, the former Kalamazoo
Normal twirler, will be one of the
players to come here. Wiseman, an
oGtfielder, has been secured. Culver.
arother outfelder, will be here from
Indianapolis, and Chief hewitt. once
with the White Socks, and former
minor Lacquer, will report Monday.
Efforts will also be made to secure
players from the Three league which
disb;rnds July 4th.
The league will consist of Bay City.
Flint, Saginaw and Alma. Alma Sc
cured the Lansing franchise. Doc"
Harmon, well known sport promoter,
IL behind the new state league, and
will spend most Of his time in Alma
for the next two months.
A good crowd should turn out to
help the truckmakers in their first
league game with the leaders. Sup
port is one thing that the team will
need if Alma is to have league base
ball i'm the future.
Alma record., 1917-06-28
DEFENSE MEETING

The army and national defense Will
be discussed at a public meeting, call
ed for Saturday night at the opera
house.
The recruiting party from Ft.
Wayne, which has been at Saginaw
for a few days, wishes to meet the
registered men and their friends on
that occasion.
The government is confronted with
herculean task in the raising of an
army Of sufficient size to play our
part i'm the great war.
The new national army of 100000
men cannot come into being for many
months and in the mean time the ma
tion must rely largely upon the
federalized national guard army. The
latter has gradually assumed the
status and character Of United States
regulars and the president under the
law of 1916 has recently increased its
numbers to $4,000 men.
The work Of recruiting for this in
crease is rapidly going on over the
country and Michigans quota is r.
600 men Of which the thirty-third
regiment will have 1000.
The newly registered men, sub
ject TO the conscription law. may vol
unteer if they prefer and all over the
country this is going on. The first
army will therefore probably be
known as the American volunteers.
II is this class Of men who will be
interested in the meeting on Satur-
day night, but general turn out is
Indicated as the speakers are well
known men in public life. Hon. w. A..
Bahlke of Alma will preside, and
among the speakers will be Judge
elect, Ernest A. Show, Judge A. w.
Ganschow, Mayor Hilem Paddvik,
Commissioner w. +. Johnke, State
Representative +. l.. Eaton, all of Sa-
ginaw.
Alma record., 1917-06-28
WEDDING ANNIVERSARY


Mr.. and Mrs. Michael Shong of
Alma observed their golden wedding
anniversary. Many relatives assisted
IN the celebration.
Surrounded by their children.
grandchildren, relatives and friends
to the number of nnety-eight.
Mr.. and Mrs. Shong, residents here
and near here, celebrated their gol-
den wedding anniversary in a quiet
but pleasant way on Saturday.
Many of their intimate friends call
ed during the day to extend felicita-
tions and to wish them uninterrupted
happiness and prosperity during the
remaining years Of their journey
through life, and all day long the
cozy little home fairly rang with
jollity and merriment. Indeed, il was
an eventful day in the lives of this
devoted couple, and one that will al
ways be recalled with pleasant mem
cries by every one who participated
Mr.. and Mrs. Shong came to Mich
igan thirty-six years ago, living on a
farm near here until recently, then
they located in Alma. Nine children
have been born to this union, eight of
whom are living, who are:
Mrs. Charlie Fisher of Elwell, Mrs
kittie Hubbs of Washington. Mrs.
Maggie Conley Of Forest Hill, Mrs
Cora Nanderbeck, John Shong and
Will Shong of Elwell, Mike Shong of
Kalamazoo and Mrs. Nellie Sprague
Of Alma.
All of them with their families
were present. Mrs. Mary Shongs
only sister, Mrs. Kate Ogrady, of
Clare was unable to attend on account
Of sickness. Mr.. and Mrs. Shong re-
ceived large number of gifts, includ-
ing fifty-fve dollars in gold and 9TH
er remembrances from friends in vari-
Gus parts of the country.
The house was beautifully decorat-
cd and each daughter wore white with
carnations.
That many happy years are still in
store for Mr.. and Mrs. Shong is the
sincere wish Of their many friends.
Alma record., 1917-06-28
RED CROSS MEETING
Republic Girls Red Gross Society
Met Monday Evening.

The regular meeting Of the Repub-
hc Girls Red Cross society was held
Monday evening in the ST. Johns
guild room Through the efforts Of
the various committees, this proved
tc be the most interesting and in
spired meeting which has been held
50 far. a goodiy number was in at
tendance and an enthusiasm was
aroused which gave fresh impetus 10
the work already begun.
At present the girls are working
oil housewiVes comfor bags, and 9TH
er articles which are needed on the
fed and III the hospitals Il viii
b. impossible 10 DO much ON the SUR
gical supplies, as hey must be pre-
r,lcd under .ho direction Of one VINO
i' an expert along those lines
. Several ladies or Tie city nave very
kindly contributed oid linens and 9TH
ci materials end have been most
helpful in getting the actual work OF
the society started. A sewing machine
was badly needed. but this deficiency
was supplied by Mrs VI a. Holmes.
who has placed one at the disposal Of
the society. The girls are very CRATE
ful for the assistance which has been
rendered as II viii greatly facilitate
lhe accomplishment Of their work.
Several new enterprises will be in
itiated in the roar future. Among
these is the penny tag day. which win
be held every two weeks, and which
viii give the masculine portion of the
Republic Office force a chance to do
their bit IN the Red Cross work
The Republic girls are anxious to
have as large an active membership
as possible, and to enter into a wider
field of efficiency and helpfulness.
Alma record., 1917-06-28
MARRIED IN DETROIT
Widely Known Alma Resident Mar
ried 10 Chicago Widow.

Marcus Pollasky, widely known Al
ma resident, was married in Detroit
last Wednesday TO Mrs. Eunice Will
helmine Rosbourgh Wagg of Irving
Park boulevard, Chicago, the wedding
taking place at Temple Beth FL, in
Detroit, Rabbi Franklin performing
the ceremony.
The bride is a member of the Ros-
brough family Of Virginia, and was
the widow of Howard n. Wagg,
wealthy Chicago manufacturer.
Ml. Polasky did not take any Of
his friends into his confidence as to
his coming marriage and it came
rather as surprise. The couple
were attended by Or. Abram Metzger,
a nephew of the bridegroom, and
Miss Adele Rosenfcld, both of De
troit Because of the recent death Of
Mr.. Pollasky's father, no reception
followed the wedding.
Mr.. pollasky is widely known as a
promoter and has been engaged in
er terpriscs in a dozen or more states
in the past twenty years. He was one
OF the first men to suggest a subway
system for Detroit. At present Mr..
Pollasky is vitality interested in the
construction OF railroad from Lans-
ing north, by way of Ithaca, St.
Louis. etc. to Midland, tapping a
rich field, by this means. He is al
so very much interested in PROPOSE
tion to connect up the state capital,
St. Johns, Alma and Mt. Pleasant
with an electric line, another project
that seems feasible.
Mr.. and Mrs. Pollasky returned to
Alma following the wedding and ex-
pect to make their home in this city
for n time AT least