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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-06-28

Miss Ruth Nelson Of Saginaw is
visiting relatives this week in Ell
well
Mrs. viii Waber, Mr.. and Mrs. |.
+. Taylor spent Thursday evening in
Alma
Master Harold Colister spent Sat
urday in Alma. guest Of Harold
Merrilitt.
Miss Gladys Apple and Paul An
derson were Alma guests Wedncs-
day.
Mr. and Mrs VIII Hutchinson. Mr.
and Mrs. John Miller and Mr. and
Mrs. Leon Rice returned from Hough-
ton Lake Saturday evening where
they have been camping for week
Miss Reah Corey of St Louis Wis
tied Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Hilsinger
Thursday.
Word was received here last week
Of the death of Herman Tinkham,
who died in the asylum in Traverse
City. Mr.. Tinkham spent his boy
hood days here. He was a nephew
OF Mr.. and Mrs. Mac Langworthy.
Mr. and Mrs. Theo Greenhoe and
Mr.. and Mrs. Charlie Greenhoe at
tended the graduating exercises in
Alma Thursday evening.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-06-28
ELWELL NEWS
BY Our Own Correspondent

Mi. and Mrs. James Hanes were
Sunday guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
George Dalrymple Sunday.
Last Thursday afternoon the La
dies Aid society was entertained AT
the pretty home Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Ed. Ferris. Quite a number of the
ladies were present. The meeting
was called to order by the president,
following the business hour delic-
Gus luncheon was served Those pre-
sent from Elwell were Mrs. Sarah
Bailey, Mrs. George Dalrymple. Mrs.
Ralph Olmstead Mrs William Will
liams, Mrs. Marble Slingluf. Mrs.
Marion Fisher, Mrs. |. p Taylor,
Mrs. Charlie Apple and daughter,
Miss Gladys, and Miss Carrie Bailey.
p. c. Colister and family autoed to
Perry Sunday.
The Lanshaw players opened a
weeks engagement under canvas at
this place last Monday in a repertoire.
up-to-date comedies and dramas, in
GLIDING the great drama of East Lynn.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lanshaw are well
known here and are held in the high
est esteem. Their plays always ap-
peal TO the very best of people.
Mr.. and Mrs Hubs Cashimer. who
have been living in Washington for
some time, have returned to their old
home, intending TO spend the remain
der OF their days here. Mrs Hubbs
Cashimer is the daughter Of Mr. and
Mrs. Michael Shong
Mrs. Charlie Anderson is recover
ing from her recent illness
Miss Ora and Grace Culver and
Miss Julia LaPaugh spent last Thurs
day in Alma and St Louis
Mr.. and Mrs. Ollie Terrill and Mr.
and Mrs. Charlie Medler autoed to
Farwel Sunday
\ Red Cross meeting was held at
the church Sunday. There was pre-
sent at the meeting a reasonable num-
bel Of enthusiastic people, determined
to organize for service in this much
needed work Quite a number joined
the ranks to do their bit in aiding the
soldiers of the L. S. Tae splendid eff
forts Of the committee which can
vassed our town Sunday resulted in
adding quite a number of names to
the membership roll 1t is the great
volunteer army that is serving hui
manity as well as the nation. The
funds for carrying on the work of this
great army are secured through sub
scriptions and membership dues. A
membership in the Red Cross does
not necessarily carry with it any re-
sponsibility either of work or field
service. 1t gives thousands of people
in every community the only oppor-
tunity they have to furnish aid in this
great world crisis. The cause is great
hospital garments, hospital supplies
and surgical dressings are needed in
large quantities for the use Of wound
ed soldiers and sailors The Red Cross
needs funds.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lew Boyer and son,
Carl, autoed to Riverdale Sunday
evening.
The New Idea club will meet this
week with Mrs. Sarah Bailey
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-06-28

Ora Hulwick Of Alma was an over
Sunday guest Of his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Jess Hulwick
You can do your bit for the Red
Cross any way.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charlie Slingluf, Mr..
and Mrs. NJ Slingluff and daughter,
Miss Doris, spent Sunday afternoon
with Miss Anna Mallory.
Mrs. Myria LOOMS, who has been
spending some time with Mrs. Char
lie Grcenhoe is visiting Mrs. IIildreth.
Miss Elizabeth Small was an over
Sunday guest in Remus.
George Painter of Saginaw spent
Friday with Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Hill
singer.
Mrs. Thomas Sprague of Burns,
Oregon. daughter Of Mr. and Mrs.
Michael Shong, is visiting relatives
here. Mrs. Sprague has lived in Ore
gon for the past ten years and likes
ii very much.
Nh and Mrs. Michael Shong and
daughter. Mrs Sprague, visited in
Middleton last week.
Mrs. Will Wacha spent Thursday
in Lowell
Arthur Roof attended the ball game
in Merrill Friday
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-06-28

Lehr Apple, who is working in AL
ma, spent over Sunday with his par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Charlie Apple.
Miss Mary Wecher spent Sunday
with her parents near Riverdale.
Marble Slingluff transacted bust
ness in Alma and St. Louis Thurs
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. viii Waber, Miss
Bertha Wycoff and George Baxter
took in the show in Alma Friday
evening.
Mrs. Jack Dellam left Saturday
morning for Illinois to be gone six
weeks
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Anderson are
nicely located in the Taylor block,
and opened for business with a full
new line of groceries They have al
SO installed soda fountain and car
ny a full line Of confectionery, soft
drinks and ice cream.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. G. Atherton and
sons, Bobbie and Philip, and +. A.
Samain autoed from Saginaw TO spend
the day with Mr.. and Mrs. |. p Tay-
lor.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-06-28
They All Buy Here!

People in Chicago, Saginaw, Mt. Pleasant,
ST. Louis, Ithaca Clare, Rosebush, Shepherd,
Owosso Edmore, Greenville, Durand, Nc
Brides, Crytal, and numerous other places have
bought lots in Udelle Addition, where home
seekers get the best.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-06-28

The New Car.
bur-etOr Fac.
tory is now
open and rap
idly adding to
it s fOrC e.
Houses will be
in demand i'm
this addition.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-06-28

Record want ads pay.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-01
FOOD AND FUEL
HEADS FIGHT FOR
RAILROAD CARS
Right Of Priority Shipment
Sought by Each,

WASHINGTON. Dec. THE con-
test between the food and fuel admins
trations over priority rights for food
and coal transportation was taken mp
TODAY at a conference between repre-
sentatiyes Of the railroad war board,
the committee on priority and the two
administrations concerned, to decide
whether ioodStuifs or coal and coke
shall move first on the railroads.
The fuel administrations request that
coal b. given right Of way has drawn
objections from the food administration.
n coal goes ahead Of food, the food ad
minstration. declares the country will
be brought to the point of actual dan
ger Meanwhile the general operating
committee Of the eastern railroads, act
ing on the suggestion OF Fuel Admins
traitor Garfield. has without formal
government order, issued instructions
giving preference 10 coal movement II
order to clear congcsted terminals.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-01
All Lost Ground
Retaken by Byng
Annotated Press War REVIEW

German troops are making a strong
effort to wipe out the salient which the
british drove through the Hindcnbure
Inc toward Cambria. Violent attacks
have been hurled against the British
around the salient from Moeuvres to
Gonnelieu. a front Of about eighteen
miles. but except near GonneIleu the
Germans have been repuISed with heavy
losses.
Crown Prince Rupprecht evidently
purposes to make amends Tor his de-
feat by crushing the new salient with
attacks all along the front
On the northern flank and west OF
Cambria the German attack was
crushed by artillery and machine gun
fire and heavy losses were inflicted.
The stroke on the southern flank
brought initial gains, the British being
driven back TO La Vacquerie and 10
Gouleaucourt about one and three
quarter miles northwest and west
southwest Of Gonnclleu, respectively
In counter attacks the British reganed
La Vacqueric and GOuzeaucourt and
drove the enemy from the ridge east Of
Gouzeaucourt Al other points be
tween Masnieres and Villers-Guislam
the stronger attempt made no imprcs
yionS on the British deienscs,
There has been little except artillery
activity on the other fronts, The yio'
lent fighting on the northern Italian
front has stopped for the moment
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-01
DRAFT REs|STERS
LEAVE FOR PEN
TO SERVE Time
Sc Taken From MuSkogee to
Begin Sentences,

MUSKOGEE, Okla, Dec. With
the removal to prison OF eighty.six draft
resisters who had pleaded guilty before
Judge Ralph F., Campbell in United
States court, the draft rebellion in Ok
lahoma practically became history to-
day. "a.
Federal officers leftwith twentyAeight
prisoners who will serve time in the
federal prison at Leayenworth, Kan
twenty-thrce who go TO the county jail
at Vinita and thirty-iour who will
serve short sentences in the Oklahoma
state penitentiary a tMcAlester There
men, who were sentenced Friday by
Judge Campbell, took part in the up
rising in Hughes, Seminole and Ponto-
toe counties.
Four defendants who had pleaded
guilty were ordered released by Judge
Campbell, who held that the evidence
did not show they were actually particl-
pants in the rebellion
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-01
TROTzKY FIRES
AMBASSADOR WHO
SAT m COUNCIL
Sitting With Allies in Paris Is
Declared State 0ffenSe,

PETROGRAD, Friday, Nov 0-M,
Maklakoif, the Russian ambassador to
France. has been declared dismissed
from his post by Leon Trotrky, Bolshev-
Xxi commissioner of foreign affairs, This
action was taken because Of the ambaS-
sador's participation in the inter-allled
conference, which is considered a state
oiiense, entaiing heavy penalty.
Ambassador Maklakoft, who was APP
pointed nv the kerensky government
arrived in Paris November 7, hut up
to this time has not presented his let
lcrs 10 the French government as he
has been waiting to see what happens
in Russia. Ne sits in the inter allied
conference by special invitation and as
an unofficial observer
NJ Maklakofi in an interview during
the past month. has expressed his op'
position 10 the Bolshcviki On Noycm.
her ~ he predicted the fall Of the
MaximahstS within short time.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-01
Visitors Kick
OuerCuspidor
In State House
This Is Charge Filed by Capt.
toI Policeman; to Stop Abuse
Of New Building,

Information against B, L. Sent
ner 7ls West Main street, and II
A. Smith, iioh West Second street
charging that they kicked over =
euspidor at the state capitol yes
terday afternoon, wert f'frd in The
county court this Noting
Both men were arrested yester'
day by Henry Carpenter, capitol
policeman, upon complaint OF one
of the janitors at the capitol build
ing who declared that the young
men, with two young women, were
indulging in some "horseplay
during WHICH the cuspidor was
overturned
Much complaint has been mad.
by capitol officials Of the careless.
ness of visitors. They throw re-
fuse about the corridors and diifig-
ure the walls and expectorate pro
miseuously upon the floors, 1t is
said.
The charge, against Smith. and
Sentner were made upon request
of Adjutant General Earp and will
he pressed Mlly, according TO, eoun'
ty officials.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-01
IndiSn Reserves
May Be Used to
Feed Texas Cows

FORT WORTH. Texas, Nov. N,-A
conference was held here today be-
tween Cato Sells, United States Indian
commissioner, and several prominent
eattlemen and financiers to devise some
way In which the Indian reservations
can be used for the grazing Of stock
from the drouth stricken regions OF
Texas. After the conference Mr.. Sells
issued statement in which he said
that II II was possible the Pspago
reservation, northwest OF Tucson, Ariz,
would be used for the purpose al once
There 10 plenty OF grass there, he said
and the only obstacle In placing cat
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-01
AMERICAN NATIONAL
BANK OFFICES MOVE

The floor space Of the American Ma
tional bank was increased today when
the Christmas Savings fund depart
ment were opened in the space former-
ly occupied by the American barber
shop. All business transacted by tho
three above named departments is now
being transacted south OF the eelvator
in the American National bank build-
ing
Although the departments were moved
into their new quarters today, there
are still a number oi workmen engaged
at work on the fixtures, but officials
of the bank said today that they would
complete their work early this aiter-'
noon
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-01
BRITISH UNIONS
DIsAVOW PEACE
PLAN OF MARQUIS
Message Of Loyalty Hurried
Lloyd George al Paris

LONDON, Dec. Am .authorlIed
report concerning the uniohist meeting
Yesterday says it was attended by $40
REPRESENTATIVE Of unioniSt bodies
throughout the country and that reso-
lutions were unanimously carried de.
ploring the publication Of the letter OF
the Marquis Of Lansdowpe Declar.
.ing firm adherence TO the war aims OF
the allies, D defined by the premier,
Mr. Bonar Law and Mr. Asquith, It
wa, decided that the resolutions should
be wired to the premier and Mr.. Bal
four at Paris.
A scene OF great enthusiasm ensued,
the delegates rising and singing the
nationsl anthem, Mr. Bonar Law ther
delivered speech in which he ad-
mitted that he had never met with any
one more patriotic or disinterested thar
the MARQUIS OF Lansdowne. Never
theless. Mr.. Bonar Law said
81 disagree absolutely, not only with
the arguments, but with the whole toni
of the letter think it is nothing lcs'
than a national misfortune that !
should have been published, now OF al
times. II is not that we do not deslr'
peace. II is horrible to look forward
to continuance of the war but 1t 4
strange assumption that because IN
Germans declare their readine" for
| pact Of nations and talk OF dsarnia
ment that peace therefore is possible
Before the war OH, government di'
not dare suggest disarmament to Ger
many. They often went near IT, bu
the Germans regarded it slmo't as
casus belli. And before the war book
recommending disarmament were pro
hibted in Germany and ! believe the
ARE prohibited 10 this day
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-01
SEATTLERS WANT
nj Gill 0USTED

SEATTLE, Wash, Dec l--ReSolu-
tions calling on the city council to i'm"
peach Mayor Hiram Gill because OF his
alleged laxity in Suppressng vice, wero
adopted lats night at mass meeting.
The action resulted from an order IS.
sued recently by the commandant OF
Camp Lewis prohibiting soldiers from
visiting Seattle. He charged that viec
syndicate was operating IN Seattle
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-01
BY The Associated Press.


FRANCE, Dec. LIN their operations
in the Cambrai region yesterday III,
Germans began a turning movement
but the British were able 10 pull back
most OF treir troops and guns at the
first attack and save them from being
caught. The British blew up a certain
number Of guns,
So far as could he aseettained this
morning, no British guns were captured
by the Germans.
German Casualties Large.
The German casualties yesterday were
exceedingly large. The British prob.
ably lost q considerable number OF
men
Their, Is no concraling the fact that
the enemy gave the British an uncom-
Portable hour or two yesterday, but the
situation this morning is not one 10
cause particular uneasineH Some scat
tered British in the front line may have
fallen into the hands OF the Germans
but most OF the troops are reported to
have been withdrawn safely.
Some Ground Lost.
Some ground has been lost, but un
le. unforeseen events arise, the Ger
man plans have been frustrated with th'
infliction Of serious losses to them.
Fighting is still proceeding today
The British are continuing their coun
ter-attaok.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-01
OKLAHOMA CITYAN
IS SHOT HUNTING

B. D. Beauchamp jr, II years old
son Of Mr.. and Mrs B. D. Beauchamp
AIS West Twelfth street, sustained in
juries which resulted in the amputatior
OF his right leg at the knee when shot
by a companion during a hunting trir
near Edmond yesterday afternoon The
name Of the person responsible for the
boys injury was not made public by
the injured lads family II was stated
at the hospital where he is being treated
that he will recover.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-01
CUBAN SUGAR WILL
help OUT GOTHAM

NEW YORK, Dec. THE bulk Of
the new Cuban sugar crop will soon be
come available in New York under an
agreement reached today at confer
cnce with the Cuban sugar commission
and the sugar commission fixing the
bsac price al A90 hundred pounds
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-01
Here's the Daily
Jolt, Folks; We
Gotta Pay Huns

LONDON, Dec. 1.-The Saxon fl
nance minister during the budget dc
bate in the Saxon diet according to an
Amsterdam dispatch, said that Ger
many must demand a large indemnity
without bolhcring which oi her ad'
yersaries should pay for il. adding
Get them ONLY think oi America
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-01
Red Cross Mail
Request Issued

Those who wish to send mail TO the
Red Cross headquarters tor Oklahoma
county must address Mrs |. {. Hol
rapisi. assistant secretary, offices third
floor of the Scott HALLIBURTON store,
700 West Main street, Oklahoma Clty.
Mrs. Hollapiel especially ask. that
every one who send, mail comply with
this request
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-01
TAMMANY FLIRTS
WITH W0MEN'S VOTE

NEW YORK, Dec. THE feminine
electorate OF the state was officially
recognized by Tammany Hall today
At meeting Of tho executive COM
mlttcc Of that body a special committee
was appointed 10 ascertain sentiment
among women's political organizations
concerning the best method OF cooper
sliua silh p4La laaIlAgcmolA
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-01
GERMANS SAY they
ARE SAVING ARTS

AMSTERDAM, Dec. IA Rerlin
dispatch to the Rhenische WeStfalische
Zeitung OF Essen dcplorcs the "deStruc-
ton by the Italians Of the Italian art
works during the recent retreat and
adds.
MANY art treasures as was humanity
posNble have been stored in place OF
safety by art experts accompanying the
German army
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-01
HoovER's BOY GOES
UNDER OPERATION

BALTIMORE, Nd, Dec. Allen
Hoover, the lO.year old son OF the fed
cral food Administrator underwent an
operation for appendicitis here today
The doctor said the boy had passed
through the operation successfully,
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-01
CORE CONDEMNED MRS. De SAULLES
BY TEACHERS IN FATE WILL SOON
STATE MEETING Be. With JURORS
His Tactics in Congress Bring
Sharp Protest,
URGE MILITARY DRILLS
Patriotism Rampant ON Last
Day Of Meet,

And we heartily condemn the ac-
tons OF Senator T. P. Gore, in de-
laying the legislation necessary for
the successful prosecution OF the
war.
c. w. Richards, superintendent of
schools at Ardmore, read this amend
ment to a set of resolutions to the as
sembled teachers OF the Oklahoma Edu-
catlonal association in the auditorium
this morning
RoarS of applause went up from the
audience. 1t was voted unanimously
that this amendment be adopted and
added to clause l8 Of the existing reSo-
lutons; also that the Knights OF CO.
lumbuS the Y. w. G. A and the Young
Mems Jewish association be added TO
the list OF those associations cited as
worthy of al din their war work
Matter of Patriotism"
This is not matter of politics, but
a mater of patriotism" said Mr.. Rich
ards There is no roo mior any man
that raises his voice against the gov
crnment Every teacher in Oklahoma
City has proved his or her patriotism
to the whole country, and we want Ger
many and the worldto know that we
stand by our government TO the fin
ish."
]. II. Quinn, superintendent Of schools
gave an address on the application OF
scientific methods to educational admin
istrstion.
While schools through sciences
have contributed to other profession,
and trades" said Mr. Guinn' "they
have failed to turn in upon themselves
scientific principals They have Jagged
behind other trades and professions II
this respect
Standards Raised.
Nevertheless, in the past ten years
the application Of science has crep
into the educational administration
which bids fair to raise the methods o
handling school affairs, bringing then
to an efficiency basis School board'
in administering to schools should bt
guided in making its budget Of eX.
penditurcs in regard to the percent in
come to be spent on the teachers sal
aries and various other items
Mr.. Quinn went on to say that schoo
had always been careful to give ac
counts Of the dollars spent but not n
the effect Of the dollars on the child
Mr. Quinn claims that the most i'm
nortant bookkeeping is that OF the chill
drtn 50 that if they fail reason vii
he given. This would enable the schoo
board and superintendent to know
fcon,luued on Pane s. Column 5D
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-01
He Tries to Burn
Wife and Child;
Sets Fire to House

WOLCOTT, Ind-Frank Warner
formerly of Monticello, who IS believed
10 he insane, attempted to burn his wife
and child and his house and garage
Warner poured gasoline on his wife and
son. according to their. stories, aud sat
uratcd the house and garage Then h,
applied a match and the two buildings
were soon ablazc
a The wife and child escaped
When fireman arrived Warner fire,
on them with a shotgun and nine met
were hit.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-01

LONDON, Dec. THE German for
sign secretary DR. Won Kuhlemanh, Is
quoted in Central News dispatch
from Amsterdam as saving It was ah-
Sufd to imagine Germany would enter
a pa.ss aaJ Icy with large elalmA.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-01
Crown Prince
Strikes al Verdun

PARIS, Dec. 1.-The Germans made a
violent attack last night on the Vcrdun
front, the war office reports Two el-
forts were defeated by the French, who
after severe engagement held their
line intact
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-01
Railroad Withdraws
Observation Cars

NEW YORK, Dec l-Beginning
TODAY and continuing Tor the period OF
the war. through trains on all the lines
Of the New York Central railroad sys-
tenn will not be provided with obseIva-
lion cars. This action was taken ~
II Smith. president OF the system, s'..
nounccd. to conserve the nations coal
supply and to expedite train move
mtntL