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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-08-16
Who has the Fatal Ring ADV.
PICNIC HERE
Eastern Star of Two Counties Had
Big Time in Alma.

The various chapters of the Order
Of the Eastern Star of Gratiot and
Isabella counties held their annual
basket picnic in Wright Park, in this
city last Friday, at which time a
large number of ladies from both
counties gathered here for the big af-
fair Of the year.
A number Of prominent masons
and members of the Eastern Star
from various parts of the state were
present to aid in making the picnic
this year an occasion, one long to be
remembered by the ladies Of the two
counties.
The address of welcome to the Wis
ting chapters of the O. +. S., was
given by Superintendent Herbert M.
Montague Of the Michigan Masonic
Home in this city, and the response
was given by Edward Duel, mayor Of
Mt Pleasant. Other speakers were
John Rawson, p. c. G. o. +. s., of
Grand Rapids; Judge Lewis Fead, w.
G. NJ f. q A. NJ, Of Newberry;
Frank t. Lodge, p. G. r., Of Detroit;
Louis B. Winsor, Of Reed City;
Frances f. Watson, Of Reed City;
Montrose, and others.
The program was different than
the usual program given at these
cy cnts, il being of highly patriotic
nature, which made it Of unusual in
torest this year.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-08-16
PASSED IT UP
Nc Vote On Commission Government
Until Spring.

Although reports have been cur
rent that the city council has been
considering the commission form Of
city government for Alma, it can
safely be said, following Tuesday
nights adjourned session, that the
proposition has not yet been consid-
cred, and will not get to vote at
the special election August 31st. A
great amount Of work is needed on
the proposition and the council decid-
ed it would be better not to rush it.,
ard hold over a vote on ii until the
spring election.
City Attorney J. d. Spinney has
given the proposition as great amount
of study and had been in hopes of
getting his material in shape for
submission 10 the council but the
press Of the matters coming at the
special election was so great that ev-
elything was not in the best Of shape.
He advised that the council go slow
on the work and have it right, rather
than take hurried action and pos
sibly come up against a stone wall
somewhere.
The council agreed with attorney
Spinney and the matter did not even
get to a serious consideration, and as
a result Alma will not vote upon this
proposition before next spring.
In the meantime City Attorney
Spinney and the council will devote a
great amount OF time to thrashing
out the details Of the proposition, SO
that everything may start off smoth-
ly, if the voters Of the city decide
next spring that they want the com
mission form Of government for AL
ma.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-08-16
MARRIED TUESDAY
Well known Alma Couple United by
Rev. Brownlow.

Miss Cora Isham, and Mr.. 5. Van
COZ, both well known young Alma
people wero united in marrigae Tues
day afternoon by Rev. T. G. X.
Brownlow
Following the ceremony the brides
parents gave them a reception and
wedding luncheon, at which covers
were laid for twenty-five guests. Af-
ter the luncheon, they left amidst a
shower Of rice, for short honey
moon trip, which will take them to
Buffalo and Niagara Falls.
They will be at home to their
friends after September lst at 2l5
Lincoln Ave.
Mrs. Vancore is daughter Of Mr..
and Mrs. Giles Isham of this city, and
Mr.. Vancore is son Of Mr. and Mrs.
Ed Vancore. Both young people are
held in high esteem by large circle
Of friends here.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-08-16
ELECTION SET
FOR AUGUST 81
City Will Vote on Three Bond
ing Propositions TOtaling
S126,000.00
HIGHLY IMPORTANT TO ALMA
Waterman Extensions, Sewer EX-
tensions and Paving Are
The Issues.

The City OF Alma will vote on three
bonding propositions, Friday, August
31st, the city council passing resolu-
tions to this effect last Friday night,
one day, after it had been expected
that this would be done.
The bonding propositions are for
municipal improvements, and the
three call for the bonding Of the city
for a total Of $126,O0000, which is
needed by the city Immediately to
make Improvements Of which Alma is
in great need
OF this amount S40,00000 will be
the sum asked in one of the bonding
propositions, this being the estimate
on the share that the city will have to
pay for the needed Improvements of
the sewers and the extension of
others. This proposition, relating as
ii does to the health of the communi-
ty, and its cleanliness cannot but be
considered the most important of the
three propositions. 1t is expected to
construct sewers or sewer extensions
on nearly a hundred streets, if the
proposition is passed by the voters
of the city.
The second proposition is the
bonding for 100000 for the con-
struction Of paving on East Superior
street from Euclid avenue to the
Pere Marquette crossing ct Grover
avenue, and the paving of Bridge
avenue from East Superior street to
Michigan avenue and for the paving
OF West Superior street, west from
the railroad crossing to point past
The college.
The third proposition is for the
bonding for S76,O0OO0 for the extern
sion of mains. This also is highly
important TO the Alma people who
have voted to construct their own
waterworks, and have a municipal
plant.
1t is proposed that the bonds for
the construction Of the sewers and
sewer extensions run for a period of
twenty years, payable 50 900 year
beginning in 1918. 1t is proposed to
pay Che paving bonds in ten years, at
the rate of $1,000 per year beginning
1918. The waterworks bonds will be
due entire at the end Of the twenty
year period.
At its meeting Friday night the
city council, with only one member
not present, voted unanimously to
submit these propositions. The coun-
eli has been spending months in work
ing up the propositions with a view
OF including all badly needed inn
provements in the different parts Of
the city, which could be included un-
der these propositions, and have been
going over the work with the greatest
of care that no defects might invali-
da te the Forthcoming election.
The council set Friday, August
3lst as the day of the election as the
earliest day in which it could be held
There is a great desire to get the
propositions to a vote as soon as
possible in order that the bonds may
be sold Immediately, and work on the
improvements started this fall, if the
three propositions meet with favor at
the hands of the voters Of the city.
1t is believed by the council that
practically all Of the paving can be
laid this fall, and that a great deal
Of the work on the sewers, water
works and watermains can also be
done before winter sets in again.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-08-16
|QUEER STUNTS
IN TRAIN WRECK
Long Freight on Pere Mar
quette Ran Into Open Switch
and Raised Havoc
TRAFFIC HALTED ON TWO ROADS
Car Was Sent Crashing Through
Plant Of the Alma Grain K
Lumber Company.

A Pere Marquette freight train, OF
day morning and tied up both the
Ann Arbor and Pere Marquette rail
roads for some hours, besides sending
a freight car crashing through the
building of the Alma Grain & Lun1-
bei company on East Superior street
The freight was a through freight
and was pulling through this city al
good rate Of speed. when it hit ar
open switch on the sidetrack leading
to the loading docks Of the Alma
Grain q Lumber company's plant
The train smashed into number OF
freight cars on this siding, and one
standing at the loading docks was
sent crashing through the brick wall
OF the building.
The wall was smashed out neatly
only enough being taken out to allow
the car to go through the wall. The
platform in front was smashed out
and the ear stopped, when about
half Of its length was protruding
from the front of the structure.
The train which reached from the
Grain & Lumber company's plant
west beyond the Union depot, was not
badly wrecked, but at the foot of
State street, where the two railroads
cross, freight car was badly smash
ed, seld laid across the junction point
Of the two roads and also partly on
the depot platform, blocking traffic
in great style for some hours. 1t was
said that a couple of young ladies
were coming down the depot platform
from the depot, when this car piled
up, and that they barely escaped be
ing hit by the wreckage.
Every little way, the entire length
Of the train, drawbars of the. freight
cars we're smashed OUT, ana a few
cars were partly wrecked
1t took the greater part of the day
to clear up the tracks so that the
trains on the two roads could proceed
to their destination.
A portion of the depot platform
was damaged by the wreck at this
point, but has been partly repaired
and the rest, a portion of the fence
around the depot park, will soon be
fixed up.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-08-16
NEW SUBDIVISION.

Riverview is the name of a new
subdivision which has been placed
upon the market, with Blakely &
Ward as selling agents. This tract
of 100 choice lots lies on South State
street, and fronts on the south banl,
of Pine river, around which River
side drive winds.
It is the only subdivision in the
city with river frontage. Two
houses are to be built on this sub
division very soon. II is an attrac-
tive, close in subdivision.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-08-16
CARD OF THANKS.

We wish to express our heart felt
thanks to the kind friends for the
many kindnesses shown US during
our recent bereavement and also ex-
press our appreciation for the beauti-
full flowers and kind words Of the
minister.
Mr.. and Mrs. Peter kauffenberger.
04-1t-p. Mrs. Nettie Luse.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-08-16
ANOTHER RACE MEET.

There will be another race meet at
the City View subdivision in st.
Louis Saturday afternoon, August
25th, with no admission charges. In
connection there will be another sale
Of lots. The affair last Saturday was
La success, and. it is reported
that large number of lots were
sold.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-08-16
HOME GUARDS.

There will be a meeting of all per-
sons interested in the formation Of
the Alma Home Guards, at the city
hail. Tuesday evening, August p, at
1880 p. NJ.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-08-16

Geo. NJ. Cohan in Broadway
Jones"-Idlehour soon.-Adv.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-08-16
LOST.

Pink Silk Sweater, July 26th. A
liberal reward given if returned to
Masonic Home. 04-1t-c.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-08-16

The newest film novelty-"Motoy
Comedies" Idlehour Saturday-Adv.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-08-16

The newest film novelty "Motoy
Comedies" Idlehour Saturday-Adv
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-08-16

Geo. M. Cohan in Broadway
soon.-Adv.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-12-27

Miss Evangeline Laura Cook was
the bride and Mr.. Robert Miller tho
bridegroom in beautiful wedding
of Christmas day. which was cele-
brated at 6 o'clock in the evening in
the home Of the brides mother, Mr.
c. u. Cook, 1919 South Cincinnati
avenue. To the decorations of Christ
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-12-27
S''!o!!'.e:::iii.e!fY S!:''!!!!'. i (: &e.ns &;::!:::!! .:
Tnhascn Club Dnncc.
RESIDENCE : $500

Miss Cecilia Brown and other mem
bers of the Tobasco club. including
Misses Louise Stebbins. Marian Nc
Clintock, Bess Younger. Gertrude
Woods. Helen Donahoo, Thelma Nc
Donald, Hazel Berry and Elizabeth
Treat, entertained with a house dance
last evening in the home OF Miss
Cecelia's parents, Mr. and Mrs. A
Brown of MorHingside.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-12-27

NJ RS. j. 5. Cosden has asked to
lNl assist her in extending hospi-
talities at the New Years dance of
the Country club next Monday even
ing. Mrs. Earl w. Sinclair. Mrs. James
b. Robinson, Mrs. Frank l.. Moore,
Mrs. f. Rogers Kemp. Mrs. G. f.
Crawley, Miss Leona Kline, Miss Mae
Evans and Miss Evelyn Mock. Plans
for the affair have been worked out
on less elaborate lines than in sea-
sons past, on account OF the war.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-12-27

Matrons of the Thursday Auction
five hundred club will entertain their
husbands with a dinner. followed by
cards, this evening In the home Of
Mr.. and Mrs. J. j. Madden. There
will be "a guests
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-12-27

Miss Mildred Scott will entertain \,
dancing this evening in the home OF
her uncle and aunt. Mr.. and Mrs
Allen f.. Bradshaw
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-12-27

Mr.. and Mrs. Elva G. Barrows will
entertain the young friends of their
son. Master John w. Barrows. with
dancing party Saturday evening in
the ballroom of the Elks' club. There
will be about seventy guests.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-12-27

Miss Anna Johnson and Mr.. Bernie
r. Clack were married Christmas day,
the wedding having been solemnized
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-12-27
DAILY TiiOT.

For the world full of roses
and the roses full OF dew, and
the dew is full of heavenly love,
that drips for me and you.-
James Whitcomb Riley.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-12-27

Miss Ruth Pringle of Winston Sale,
N. G., is the guest Of Mr. and Mrs.
c. l.. Martin. S1S North Main street.
CONTINUED ON PAGE FIVE.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-12-27
The Calendar for Thursday
Mrs. Cosdcn Names Assistants.

Holiday week dance OF Neecana
club in Elks' club ballroom.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-12-27

dar Rapids. Iowa. are visiting the
homes of Mr.. and Mrs. Lee C. Wells
and Mr.. and Mrs T. Il. Wells.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-12-27

Mr.. and Mrs. Harry r. Castle were
hosts of c family dinner party Christ
mas day.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-12-27

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Wells of Ce-
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-12-27

Texas, where Mr.. Rodolf is i'm the ma
tional army, TO spend several days.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-05-04
M, W, JOYCE,
Walnut 29h5 62o Security.
FARMS FOR SALE

27O acres, 60 acres In alfalfa. lj0 acres
In bottom, small houses barn and stock
scales price t35 per acre
293-ncre farm, well improved. 1862 acres
In bottom, balance upland $50 in cultiva-
ton balance IN grass
70 acres. % bottom, balance In grass,
all fenced price SIS per acre.
u r, HARNESS n son.
slS Weaver. Phone Wal lsts.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-05-04
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES
IN CITY
In Answering Ad. Pleas. Mention Times.

FOR SALE Revolving magazine rack.
small counter showcase. soda table and
four chairs. Star Pharmacy 9Th and
Broadway
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-05-04
WANTED MISCELLANEOUS
AoeWsssa ~. ris~se Mention Time.

DU9S msp's csstoff clothing and shoes
~ ~ pay mors'than anyone else.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-05-04
PAPERHANGING AND REPAIRING
In Answering Ad. Please Mention Times

YOUR building solicited. w j. stoner
building contractor. office i00is n
Broadway. Room 2i residence. 90 W
eth ST office phone Maple 79i rest
dence Wal G12--J
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-05-04

FOR SALE Large. new. broom modern
bungalow rooms in oak. built In
bookcases. bed. linen closet and china
cabinets, breakfast room. sleeping porch,
basement. Price 50 500. $500 cash. S33 70
per month.
OKLAHOMA TRUST COMPANY.
50S-lO Insurance Bldg Maple 70.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-05-04

Don't wait day. while one may com
mcncc course I'm Stenogrpphy or Hook
Keeping or any commercial suhpcct with
me al any time, day or night, without
disadvantage. ON account Of the Rhso-
lutely individual nature ot my instruc-
tion. yet the very best time to start is
righ, now the clnss Of students attend
ing this finely equipped private school
should alone he sufficient recnmmenda
tion for YOU, diplomas awarded positions
guaranteed Prof W W Harrles. Il A.
q L. A, Expert Commercial Tutor, 12l
W Finh ST Tel Maple l,52
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-05-04
SEEDS. PLANTS AND TREES
In Answering Ads. Please Menion Time.

SWEET POTATO PLANTS Immediate
shlpments; Nancy Hall and Porto Rico.
w. 70 $500 at w per 1000; 10000 up
at 81; tomato plants at 81 IS: egg and
pepper plants at 81 so per 900: 1000
up nj 81 rs. all { o b. here; postpaid iOc
per 100 j. L. Jamlson. Summerville
S G.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-05-04
FEMALE HELP WANTED

YOUNG LADIES II YOU want a hcttor
position. learn bookkeeping We teach
you without interfering with your pres
ent employment Small cost. easy pay
ments Courses Ny mail FOR out t-of-town
students Investigate now. See Prot
! F.. Bates, ?09-l0 Weaver Bldg, cor
Main and lInrycy, or write the south
western School Of Accountan'y, Oklahoma
City
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-05-04
ROOM WITH BOARD FOR RENT
In Answering Ads Please Mention Times.

ROOM and two meals IN refined home
modern. walking distance. IA Eas
3rd
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-05-04
AUTOS, VEHICLES AND
ACCESSORIES
In Answering Ads. Please Mention Time

7-PASSENGER Stevens Duryea make
fine truck or livery car. good condition,
ton above fol sale or trade. What have
vouf Don't herd cars, $40 W Frisco
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-05-04
BIG BARGAINS EOR- CASH

SIX lots ana three houses West 18th;
this property can be secured at one half
lts value II taken this week.
Pair lots on 30th. one block from Class
sen. the best buy In the city
Jewelry stock and fixtures: well estab.
lished business In good county seat town
In Oklahoma, estimated invoice 81 900.
Wal h236 3lb Campbell bldg.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-05-04

WANTED To exchange voice or piano
lessons for room or board, Address
S-3i, care Oklahoman
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-05-04
KODAKS, FILMS AND FINISHING

YOUR KODAK FILMS developed. l0o a
roll prints up to 2hUh. &c; larger
sixes In proportion: quick service. West
fall Drug Store. Oklahoma city.
FREE KODAK DEVELOPING, prints. &c
each. write for circular and samples
oklahoma Film Finishing Co. ll0ls West
Main, Oklahoma city
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1917-02-22
NATIONS FINANCES ABLE
TO MEET ANY EMERGENCY
Officials Say Country Can Stand Any
Possible Strain, 5000, ooo, 900 Being
Available Whenever Needed.

Washington, Feb. 1.-THE nations
finances are modified to meet any
situation likely to be presented in the
near future, in the opinion of the Fed
eral Reserve board, whose precaution.
airy measures. undertaken upon the
severance of diplomatic relations with
Germany, have assumed concrete form
and are believed to cover every DOS.
sible contingency.
There is on deposit with federal re-
serve agents in the various reserve dis.
tricts approximately $3O0,000,0OO in
cash and the huge reserve of $6O0,0o0.-
600 is available at Washington for
use wherever needed.
AS a precautionary measure, the
board has requested the bureau of en-.
craving and printing to engrave a
large additional sum of reserve notes
which will be ready for use in case
the occasion may arise.
An estimate that banks of the coun.
try are at present able to withstand q
financial strain involving eight times
the sum involved in the panic of 1907,
is believed by officials to be a correct
appraisal Of the strength of the fed.
eral reserve system.
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1917-02-22
CAVALRY GUARDING BORDER
NIGHT AND DAY PATROLS ARE
BEING MAINTAINED.
Measure Is Precautionary to Meet Sal.
azar's Theart Of Raid on Some
American Town.

Hachita, N. NJ, Feb. 19.-Lieutenant-
Colonel j. c. Waterman, commanding
the Hachita district, has ordered his
troops to maintain night and day pa
trolls along the Mexican border in.
stead OF only day patrols as hereto.
fore.
unofhcial reports were received
here that all of the border cavalry
from FL Paso to Douglas, Ariz., have
been instructed to be in readiness to
move Immediately on instructions from
General Funston.
These preparations are believed to
be precautionary against General Ynez
Jose Salazar's threat of another raid.
Precautionary Preparations.
Two troops Of regular cavalry have
reinforced the border patrol and two
more were to leave for the border last
night. These troops are for patrol
duty only.
Companies C. D and M, First New
Mexico infantry, at Columbus, have
been ordered here. The guardsmen
will come overland from Columbus in
motor trucks to garrison this point in
the absence Of the cavalry which has
left for the border.
Fearing that Salazar would carry
out his threat to attack some border
town, American women and children
are being taken to places OF safety at
interior points.
Mexicans Near Border.
Deming, N. NJ, Feb. ia report
has reached here that airplane scouts
reported after a reconnaissance the
the presence Of large band of arm.
ed Mexicans four miles south of the
boundary.
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1917-02-22
GOVERNMENT TO FIX PRICE
Paper Makers Make That Offer to
Officials.

Washington, Feb. 17.-News print
paper manufacturers. facing criminal
prosecution in United States courts for
alleged combination in restraint of
trade have proposed to the Federal
Trade commission that it fix a reason
able price for the output of the prin.
cipal plants Of the United States and
Canada. The commission has the pro.
posal under consideration and will re-
ply Immediately. 1t Is generally be-
lieved the answer will be an accept
ance. The action of the manufacture
ers is a signal victory for American
newspaper publishers.