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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-09-27
TRY 4 GOOD REWARD.

II is now almost a month. since the
murder Of Beatrice Epler, the seven
teen year old Alma girl shocked AL
ma and Gratiot county clear to their
depths, and the brutal murderer of
this girl is still at large, and seem
ingly just as safe as the day after
the deed was committed, so slender
have been the clues which the officers
have had to work upon.
There is a possibility that others,
one, two or more people, aside from
the murderer himself, have a slight
knowledge of the case. If this is true
il has not yet been shown clearly, or
definitely
There are numerous other POSSIBLE
tiles connected with this case, which
has stirred Gratiot county more than
any other major crime in a quarter of
q century.
When the Gratiot county board of
supervisors meets Oct Sth, il will
have been a months since the vile
deed was committed, and the proba-
bilities of the arrest of the real
criminal before that time seems re-
mote
The officers have tried and tried
hard to land behind the bars, and
bring to justice the man responsible
foi the crime, but their efforts have
so far met with little success, save a
few slender strands of evidence, which
might turn in any direction almost,
and possibly bring an innocent man
under a grave cloud of suspicion.
The case has cast shadow over
the good name of Gratiot county. 1t
should be cleared up. even though it
cost the county some thousands of
dollars, and extremely few are the
tax payers of Gratiot, who would not
gladly pay slightly higher rate of
tax TO make sure that justice was
handed out to the murderer of Bea-
trice Epler.
1t brings to mind that the super
visors of Gratiot should offer a re-
ward of fitting proportions for the
apprehension Of the murderer. A re-
ward often brings out matters. which
before it was offered, have been held
a secret behind closed lips, and in
this case may bring to justice a
criminal who has placed blot on
Gratiot's fair names man, who per
chance may in no other way be APP
pretended
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-09-27
DIED FRIDAY
ii. l.. Anderson Resident of Alma for
Years is Dead.

III. L. b. Anderson for many years
a resident of this city, died at his
home Friday, after an illness of about
four months.
He was born on Il farm near Alma.
April 3, 1875, and lived there with his
parents until 1887. when they moved
TO Alma, where he had resided con
tiLuously since that time. He was
married twice, having two children
by the first union and three by the
second. His second wife survives
him.
When the Alma Manufacturing
Company first started building in this
city years ago, Mr.. Anderson went
to work for the company, and had
been in the employ of this company
and the later Republic Motor Truck
Company, Inc, continuously, probably
being the only man who had worked
al this plant since its inception.
About four months ago he was
striker with paralysis, and since that
time had been in poor health, but
shortly before his death had seemed
stronger than at any time since he
was first taken i'll and hopes had been
entertained for his recovery, as he
was able to be up and around the
streets.
He is survived by his wife four
children, Percy. Neva, Kenneth and
Mabel, by five brothers, S. W., Carl.
NJ. S, X. c., and &. II. Of this city,
two half brothers and sisters, Richard.
Walter, Mrs Nj. NJ IIauck and Mrs.
John Deer He also leaves an aged
father, S. f. Anderson Of Vermont
vile to mourn the loss.
The funeral was held Sunday af-
ternoon from the residence, Rev.
Priest officiating and interment was
made in Riverdale cemetery
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-09-27
GO LATER IS REPORT
[ nolIical Report Says Men Will Not
Go October

II IS unoflicially reported that the
forty per cent of the quotas of the
various counties, which were to go to
Camp Custer at Battle Creek, Tues
day, October 2nd. will not 90 until
about the 10th of the month.
The reports say that the camp is
not yet ready to take care of more
men. and will not be until after the
middle Of the month, which necessi-
tates the holding up Of the next forty
per cent
The Gratiot local board has not re-
ceived official notice as yet of the
change, but it is expected that it will
be received today or Friday if the
change is to be made in the date for
sending this next portion of the coun-
tvs quota.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-09-27
WIN RUSH
Second Year Men No Match for
ireshies of Alma College

The freshmen of Alma college
showed clearly yesterday morning
that they are there with the stuff
is needed, when the men Of that
class trampled over the sophomores
in the annual flag rush, pulling down
the colors Of the second year men in
record time
When the signal for the beginning
of the rush was given by referee
Harry Helmer, the freshies went at
the sophs in great style. Every
freshie picked a man from the bunch
Of sophs surrounding the flag pole,
and pulled him down. The greater
number of freshies left good bunch
to take care of such men as were able
to down their freshie opponents and
still have a couple 10 climb the flag
pole and pull down the flag of the
sophs.
The hated banner was pulled down
by the freshieS so quickly that the
sophs and the crowd, which witnessed
the battle was astounded at the rapid
ty with which the freshes worked.
In all it did not take the first year
men over a minute to defeat the sec
ond year men.
The class rush was proceeded by
some pretty scraps between members
of the two classes, especially on Tues
day night, when the freshies made a
raid on a number OF the sophs at Pho
neer hall, overpowerng them, and
trussing them up on the porch Of the
hall. Just previous to this the sophs
had waylaid a number Of the fresh
les and tied them up, some way or
other the freshies escaped from their
bonds and aided in the class fight
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-09-27
FARM AUCTION

Farmers, who expect to have auc-
ton sales this fall and winter. should
call at the Alma Record office and let
US arrange for and do their advertis-
ing. 1t is recognized fact that the
Alma Record reaches four times as
many farmers as any other paper in
this vicinity. We make a speciality of
auction sales.
We arrange and write your auction
bills for you. We will arrange for
your auctioneer, and do the thing up
right. 1t is we'll to remember that
proper advertising is the first essent-
ial thing for an auction sale, as no
matter how good the auctioneer, you
cannot get the people out without
first class advertising. You get this
from US. Let us prove il to you.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-09-27
WEIRD WAR PROPHECY
Uncovered by the Breaking OF Wis
mar Monastery Wall.

A sensational prophecy has just
new been brought TO light 10y the
breaking of a wall i'm the monastery
or The Holy Ghost in Wismar in
Mecklenburg; in Bible found there
IN was a parchment upon which the
/ following prophecy was written, and
which is now under glass, and in a
frame in the court house; being writ
ter in the year 1901 by fugitive
monk and is as follows; Master
have mercy upon the people, who
have wondered away from Thee. have
demolished thy monasteries, des-
troyed thy holy ordinances, and TAX
en- unto themselves the power.
"A time Will come to Europe, when
the papal chair is abandoned and
terrible chastisement follows: wicked
ness, dishonesty and hatred will stir
up a small populace, through the kill
ing of prince is the torch lighted.
Seven nations shall go against bird
with one, and against bird with two
heads; the birds will with their wings
protect. and with their claws defend
themselves A ruler from the middle
mounts a horse from the wrong side,
and wall is formed him by the
enemy. The motto Of the monarch
will be: With God go forward The
almighty God will stand by him and
lead him from victory to victory; they
will be attacked by great armies
from the east and west and many men
will be slaughtered The wagons will
go without horses. buzzng; kites will
fly. through the air and spit fire and
birthstone, and destroy cities and vii
lagos. A great many people will look
or helpless. The people will hear the
warning of God, but God will turn
away. Three years and five months
will the conflict rage. Time will
come when you can neither buy nor
sell and your bread Will be cut out
and apportioned. The ocean will be
dyed red with blood; men will live
on the ground of the ocean and lie
IN wait for their prey
'The people of the seven nations
will take part in the conflict and the
hSeibth lblh Will ie.il III the rear ana
be turned away from the middle. The
entire lower Rhine will shake and
tremble, but not go under, but stand
until the end Of time. The land from
the west will be the land of the de
stroyer; the ocean will be free from
kings and upon deep wave will the
cXiles come the bearded folk will
continue to stand, and all peoples
will be brought together in sympathy,
and a wave be found upon which all
people can stand
1.-The victor bears cross, and be-
tween four cities with four similar
steepes will peace be declared; there
stands cross between two linden
trees; here will the victor kneel on
Bonded knee and with outstretched
arms thank God The dance Of the
ungodly will with the war be done
away with, and again will Gods or
dinances be upheld in church, state
and family.
THE war will begin when the corn
H. the ear bends, will be at its height
when the cherries bloom the third I
time, and peace will be restored at /
the time Of the first Christmas fol- /
lowing. Lincoln, (Neb.) Free Press
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-09-27
W. c. 7. L.

France places severe bar on drunk
erness.
On September 22nd. the. chamber of
deputies of Paris adopted a bill
against drunkenness in public places
The bill, after more than two years
fight, has passed the senate and be-
come a law, and provides for punish
ment by fines and Imprisonment.
Any person convicted of four offences
within three years may be deprived
o. the right to vote or be elected to
Office, carry arms, or serve as jurors
and may also be deprived of parental
rights.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-09-27
WORK PROCEEDING RAPIDLY

Workmen are making rapid head
way with the repair work on the State
street bridge over Pine river, which
was ordered last week by the common
council. The stringers and supports
for the flooring of the bridge are now
in place, and it is expected that few
days more will see the work COM
pleted and the bridge, which has been
closed for some weeks, again opened
up for traffic.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-09-27
NEW STORE

Frank j. Tucker, a well known AL
ma resident, will open a cash grocery
Saturday on Wright avenue. near FL
well street, and will carry a com
plete line of groceries and fresh vege
tables at all times.
Mr.. Tucker is not new hand at
the grocery business, he having had
considerable experience in retail.
wholesale dealing and also on the road
for various firms. Watch for furth-
er announcement to be made later.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-09-27
Experience the Best Teacher.

II IS GENERALLY admitted that exper-
icnce is the best teacher, but should
we not make use of the experience
of others as well as our own? The
experience of thousand persons is
more to be depended upon than that
of one individual Many thousands
Of persons have used Chamberlain
Cough Remedy for coughs and colds
with che best results, which shows it
70 be a thoroughly reliable prepare
tion for these diseases. Try il. 1t
is prompt and effectual and pleasant
to take
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-09-27
How to Utilize Odd Bits Of Soap You
Have Saved

How to Utilize Odd Bits Of Soap You
Have Saved
Save the odd bits OF toilet soap, the
more expensive and highly perfumed
ones as well as the ivory. When you
have a good collection let them sim
mer in n little water on the back OF
the stove. When quite dissolved add
violet water or any desired perfume
and few drops OF lemon juice. Pour
into desired mold and allow 70 harden.
A delightful perfumed soap will be the
result. Treat all bits Of yellow com
mon kitchen soap by themselves. You
will be surprised TO see how much
good soap you would have wasted had
you thrown away the useless bits
The women OF Bayanzi. on the Kon-
go, wear wedding rings of brass weld
ed around their necks.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-09-27
At IMPORTANT BATTLE

Thomas Arnold Robinson of this
city, who is a member of the Field
Ambulance, Yale unit, in the French
army, was in the trenches for three
days at the battle and capture of Hill
304, according to reports The am
bulance unit Of which he is now a
member, is called the Flying 81, be-
cause Of the ability which il has TO
cover more ground than any unit in
france.
The Alma man enlisted for a period
tor six months which will soon be up,
and il is expected that at the end Of
this period that he will join the
United States army, probably the
expeditionary forces which are now
on French soil.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-09-27
WHERE ARE THE pACIFIsTs.

q the State Department of our
government at Washington brings
forth more and more of those start
ling revelations of German intrigue
showing to what lengths Gerdany
would go to achieve its end, we hear
less and less Of pacifsts. We wonder,
If they at last are coming around to
believe that the United States is
justified in its war in behalf of hu-
manity and freedom Of the seas.
Truly the cause in which these
United States embarked is more
noble than most Of US had ever
dreamed.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-09-27
CHORAL UNION TO START

An earnest and cordial invitation
IS extended to all singers in the com
munity to join the Choral union. The
first work to be studied will be the
Messiah which will be presented as
usua at the Christmas season. Two
other works of large dimension will
be presented later in the year. There
is no expense connected with mem
bership in this organization except
that each member must provide his
own music. Rehearsals are held
every Tuesday evening at o'clock in
the college chapel.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-09-27
Has High Opinion of Chapberlain's
Tablets

~ have a high opinion OF Chamber
lain's Tablets for biliousness and as
a laxative" write Mrs. c. A. Barnes
Charleston, I'll. 81 have never found
anything so mild and pleasant to use.
My brother has also used these tab
let's with satisfactory results"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-09-27

Something doing every minute, see
"The Grey Ghost. ADV.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-09-27

"Fatal Ring" Idlehour Friday,
matinee and evening ADV.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-09-27

Fatal Ring" Idlehour Friday.
and evening.
La prensa. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1913-1962, 1917-08-16

q los des6rdenes que puedan tener
lugar en- un momento dado.
En- vista de que los p%anaderos for
man parte de los huelguistas, los so,-
dados estan trabajando en- las pana-
derias.
E. Primer Ministro Sr. Dato dice
que Ia huelga esta tomando Ia for
ma de IN movmiento anarquista que
carece por complete de objeto deter.
minado, pues nj aun ell Gambia de ga
binete, que es 10 que generalmente
Sc persigue en- estos movimientos
pulares, ha sido indicado en- forma
%a!guna.
Termina la information diciendo
cue muchos prominentes socialista:
han sido arrestados Y que entire e!los
Sc cuentan varios miembros del Con
sejo Municipal.
La prensa. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1913-1962, 1917-08-16
CREESE QUE SERAN RECHAZA
DAs LAS PROPoSICIONES DE
PAZ......
(Viene de la "a. pag.)

solutamente inadmisibles para los
aliados. El mismo peri0dico muestra
gran sorpresa por la esperanto que
expresa el Vaticano de que el docu-
mento sera favorableemnte recibldo
Dor los beligerantes y conducira a
IN fin no LELAND de Ia guerra.
"Favorecer y fomentar cualquiera
esperanto de tai cosa, agrega Ell Pc
rodico, reveal una complete falta
de conocimiento de Ia opinion de
todos los paises aliados de Ia enten-
te v de los Estados Unidos. TODD 81
tenor del documento tiene Ia marca
de inspection de Alemanta."
e Post expresa una opinion Sc
mejante y dice:
Oar oidos a una transaction Q
compromise, antes de asegurar una
carantia contra Ia repeticion de las
Crdolias porque esta atravesando Ia
civilization, es traicionar todos los
sacrificios y sufrimientos que Sc han
hecho. 81 el Vaticano Sc muestra
realmente optimista acerca de Ia
reception de sus proposicioneS, e.
Vaticano muestra que esta enters'
mente fuera de ~contacto con el sen
timiento de los aliadoS."
La prensa. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1913-1962, 1917-08-16
jhCLARACiONES DE-.
(Viene de La 2a-J

que trabajan por ia paz en- los paises
de la Entente, po1Qus esta observa.
ci6n pueie ser interpIetada en- Ell sen.
lido dc cue Alemania no piensa re.
nunciar q ia anexi6n territories bel.
gas"
A esos concentrates el p~eriodico ale.
man agreea que Ell communicate Wolff
contiene Ia opinion implicita de que
Alemania tenia, desde 1914, Ia inten,
ci6n de esos territories.
La "Gaceta de la Cruz" y In "Deuts
che Tageszeitung" atacan al "Berli-
ner Tageb.att" ; al ~"Vorwaerts", que
ha hablado en- Ell mismo sentido. La
"Detsche Tageszeitung' invita- a Ia
reduction de esos ~peri6dicos, a COM
prender, en- definitiva, que sus ideas
sobre ell p~orvenir de Belgica, no son
las de Ia mayoria de los agraristas.
.Afirma nuevamente que el imperto
aleman no esta ligado 4 ninguna pro-
mesa vis-a-vis de Belgica. 'Se ha-
bia prometido q los ingleses respetar
Ia independence belga 81 Inglaterra
permanecia neutral; Sc habia prometi-
do a los mismos be!gas respetar su
independence, 81 dejaban pasar libre
mente a los ejercitos alemanes. Nj
los ingleses nj los belgas aceptaron
esas condolences. Alemania tiene In,
manos libres."
La prensa. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1913-1962, 1917-08-16
YILLISTAS Y CARRANCISTAS.
Viene de Ia 1a.)

no tienen elementos para atender a
sus n~ecesidades, pues hasta las cose-
chas que estaban a punto de recojer
V en- las que habian cifrado todas sus
e-speranzas de mejoramiento, les han
sido arrebatsdas por unos y otros.,
Villa tiene una "casa de moneda" en-
las montanas, al sur de Parral, a
donde llevo la maquinaria que sus-
t-ajo de IA Casa de Moneda de Ia
ciudad de Mexico cuando estuvo en-
Ia referida capital. En- esa maquina-
ria, Villa esta ahora acunando Ia pla-
IL a. toma de las minas Y fundiciones.
Las monedas que esta acunando son
pesos que tienen fecha de este ano.
El jefe de los trabaios de acuna-
c;6n de monedas es un americana a
quien Villa libert6 de Ia prision de
Chihuahua, donde Sc encontraba pre-
so por falsificador.
La situacion en- ell Estado de Goa
hula es tan mala como Ia del de Chi
huahua, pues toda Ia region algodo-
nera de Ia Laguna ha sido arruinada
Y perjudicadas todas las fabricas.
La situaci6n en- ell Estado de Nue.
vo Leon es algo mejor, pero deja
tambien mucho que desear.
La prensa. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1913-1962, 1917-08-16
LOS GOBERNADORES TAMBIEN.
(Yiene de IL la.)

blema. Y ponerse al habla 0 varlos
pr%opietarios de la Capital. y yer 81 es
possible conseguir un emprestito, GUAM
do menos de un million de pesos, para
salvar Ia angustiosa situacion eeono-
mica del Estado jarocho.
La Legislature local, en vista de la
aDremiante necesid&i de recursos que
tiene Ia entIdad ~fedarativa, faculto d
Candido Aguilar para que gestlonara,
por 81 o por medic de representatives,
la contradiction del mencionado EN-
prestito, bien con ell gobierno del CEN
tro, bien con particulares, o la con-
dici6n unica de que de debida cuen-
ia al mismo cuerpo legislative de los
terminus del convenio, a virtud del
cual Sc obtenga ell m~enconado empires
tito.
La prensa. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1913-1962, 1917-08-16
Nombraran substitute.

En- esa virtud. la Camara Local, con
cedi6 licencia al gobernador para que
Sc separara de su alto puesto por un
lapse de tempo prudente, durante Ell
cual lie debera SUBSTITUTE Ell doctor
Mauro Logo, nombrado ~gobernador
INFERNO.
Segun las noticiaS que tenemos So
bre este particular, Candida Aguilar
hizo entrega del cargo ell dia G del &C
tlal. y a Ia fecha, ha celebrado va
rias conferencias priradas o ell Pre-
sidente Carranza y con ell Secretarlo
de- Hacienda, ante ~quienes ha eXpues-
10 Ia dificil situaci6n financiera, en-
que Sc encuentra el Estado de Vera
cruz.
Aunque no Sc ha podido saber, nj
en- los circulos oficiales de Mexico,
cual haya sido Ia r~espuesta dada por
Carranza 3 las pretensiones de Agui-
La prensa. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1913-1962, 1917-08-16
SIGUEN MATANDOSE..
(Yiene de Ia 1a.)

sofia q los Legislatures de Guereraru.
La aguieza de Garcia Vigil, la sa.
tira de que usaba para zaherir q los
Inconsistencies de Carranza, fueron "a
causa de que, entire los diputados de!
actual regimen, Sc lie conociera con
ell nonbre del "Moheno de petate",
titulo que, naturalmente, lie halaga-
Ia muchisimo, porque clio tan solo
nastaba para hacerse temer al mo-
mento de subir a la tribuna y des-
rertar interes entire el publico por Ia
ironia con que salpicaba sus discur-
SOS.
La prensa. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1913-1962, 1917-08-16
No tuvo eco esta iniciativa.

Las palabras del Regidor Carlos
Zetina fueron e~scuchadas con mues-
tras de desagrado por parte dc los de-
mas ediles, quienes Sc limitaron a de-
cir que era immoral para e! %goblecno,
d~eclararse en- competencia con los CO.
merciantes. toda c que a los conner
c..antes siempre Sc les habia conslde-
RADIO como seres repucaantes y de ba-
jas pasiones.
Como va ell gobierno,--dijo Gar
cia Me6rano,-a estahlecer competen-
cias con I'm gremio abyecto? Seria
rabaiar su moralidad, seria negarla
completamcnte.
Lo qIe procede e. que el Ayunta-
miento nomb:e una cOmision para que
estudie todos los puntos que crea
concentrates, recoga tOdOs aquel!os
datos que juzgue de interes y rinda
un dictamen amplio, sincere g impair
cial. que puede servir de norma de
conducta al Ayuntamiento para que
dicte Ia fina! resollci6n Cn este formi-
dable problema, de cuya seduction de-
pende Ia felicidad o Ia ruina de los ha-
bitantes de la ciudad de Mexico.
Despaes de una larga discussion sc
aprob6 ell proyecto de Garcia Medra-
no V fue nombrada la comisi6n, que
Qued6 Tornado por los senores Rivas
Iruz. Garcia MedranO. Amor, PelayO
Y Lopez Jimenez.