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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-02-08
MONEY CAMPAIGN
STARTS MONDAY
College Endowment Commit
tee Hopes to Raise Many
Thousands in Alma.
MUCH SHOULD Be RAISED HERE
Alma Must Do Considerable if
The Big Campaign Out of Al
ma is to he Successful.

Next week Alma will mold a big
Alma college week, during which time
pockets will be- turned inside out anc
everything that can be located in the
shape of money will be added to the
endowment fund Of Alma college The
endowment campaign Will be on II
earnest and everyone will be asked 10
aio in the work and give II a good
send off.
The college authorities are hoping
that a large amount may be raised
IN Alma during the whirlwind cam
paign next week 1t IS really neces-
sary that a large amount be raised
Before Alma college can 90 out into
the state and nation after funds, the
city Of Alma. in which Alma colegs
is located, must show that it believes
in Alma college and that the city
is willing TO do everything possible to
aia Alma college in securing the en-
dowment that Alma college must
have to properly take care Of the
Fifty thousand dollars is hoped for
here
The committees for soliciting funds
have all been arranged for, and with
the first gray streak Of dawn on Mon
day they will be out working earnest
ly to bring Il large sum to the col
loge from the city in which il is To-
Gated. The board Of trade Of the city
OF Alma has endorsed the movement
that the college is making and in re-
solutions has pledged itself to support
the campaign and as result many
of the business men of Alma will be
numbered among the solicitors that
will be working for the college
Alma college needs the funds. There
rs no question TO that, and it is to be
earnestly hoped that the response in
Alma will be such that it will attract
a wide interest in Alma college and
the great campaign for funds that il
A big response from Al
ma means "A big response from out
side The more that the city of AL
ma does, the easier il will be for
President Harry Means Crooks and
his aids to enlist and interest outside
parties in the campaign, and bring
IT 70 a successful conclusion, which
will bring lasting benefits to the city
Of Alma. which are not now being en-
joyed.
The Alma Record would urge that
everyone give as literally as possible
TO aid such worthy cause, and give
Alma college a big start towards the
100000 which is being sought before
May Is, 1918.
The city of Alma has come 70 a
new day, and Alma college is on the
verge of a new day. The city Of
Alma, can aid wonderfully in bring
ing about the new day for Alma col
lege. Will she be worthy of the
small, but fine college up on the hill
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-02-08
LAKE Is APPOINTED
Clerk Succeeds Parker a. the
Assistant Postmaster.

Howard Lake, member Of the To-
cal post Office force here, has been
appointed assistant postmaster, on
Recommendation of Postmaster " T.
Cash, to succeed Frank O. Parker.
who recently resigned to accept a po-
sition at the First State Bank
The appointment as assistant post
master took effect with the first Of
February, but was not announced at
the post office until the fore part
OF the week, when il was given out
by Postmaster Cash.
Mr.. Lake has been the mailing clerk
at the postoffice for some years, and
his faithful services have brought
attention TO his door and resulted in
his appointment to the vacancy at a
nice increase in salary. Mr. Lake be
come connected with the local post
ctfice about seven years ago.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-02-08
To BUILD LARGE
HOTEL ADDITION
Property North of Wright
House Purchased by the
Owner of Hotel.
s5O,0O0.0O WILL Be SPENT
Big Four-StOry Addition Will BE
Strictly Modern, With Two
Stores on First Floor.

1t was announced on Monday of this
week by Manager {. v Calkins of
the Wright House that Mrs. Mary
brearley, owner Of this hotel, had
purchased the J. II. Lancashire prop
erty adjoining the Wright House
property. north on State street, oc-
cupied at the present time by the
Baker Studio. The property has a six
ty foot frontage on State street.
Mr. Calkins informed the Alma
Record that the property had been
acquired for the purpose of making
a large addition to the Wright House,
l20 feet by so feet, and that the new
addition would be four story struc-
ture, besides the basement. The build
ing will be OF strictly fire-proof CON
struction. The building will be at
tached directly to the present hotel,
Alma 4 first class hotel in every re-
spect. Every room will have toilets,
baths, etc. There will also be room
for two or three stores on the ground
floor of the new addition TO the hotel
While the work of building the new
addition is being done, the manage
ment will also undertake extensive re-
pairing on the Wright House proper
ty by enlarging the lobby and the din
ing room. Elevators are TO be install
ed in both the present building and
the new addition, and everything pos
sible for the convenience of the pa
irons will be done. The kitchen Of
the hotel will also be given good
going over, and new equipment will
be installed.
II is expected that the work on the
Wright House will cost over $4,000.
The work will be started sometime
this summer, and will be pushed as
rapidly as possible once that it is un-
der way
When the work is finished, il will
give TO Alma hotel that will be
without an equal in any city in the
state Of similar size, and one that
will be credit to this rapidly grow
ing city.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-02-08
is SEEKING NOMINATION
FOR THE STATE BOARD
Alma College Graduate, L. +.
Johnson. Would BE Member
of Board of Education.

At last IA graduate of Alma college
is figuring strongly in Michigan pol
itics. this man b,ing T. f. Johnson,
superintendent of the Coldwater
schools. who is seeking the nomina-
tion for member of the state board of
education.
Johnson, a pleasant man TO meet,
has had plenty Of experience in the
educational circles of the state of
Michigan and is qualified for the Of
fee He has had sixteen years OF ex-
porence, six in rural and village
schools and ten years as a superin-
tendent of schools, and is a man that
knows the needs Of rural. village and
city schools as result of his years of
experience.
In a recent discussion of his can
didacy Superintendent johnson said:
"As a fairly heavy taxpayer am nat
urally in favor Of the public getting
the most for its money. As a school
man | am firm believer in all the
education possible for everyone. The
public is uneasy in regard to the dup
lication Of permanent investment and
Of overhead expense in the state col
leges There is a feeling that the
money is not always being wisely
spent. 1t is, of course, question
as to the point where an increase in
the size Of an institution is of any
advantage from the viewpoint of econ
omy.
THE fact remains, however, that
closer coordination of the various
units Of our normal system would be
to the advantage Of all concerned. In
the matter of the so-called special
subjects, any one of the normals
could, particularly when new branch
is being introduced, give all the in
Sti'uctions necessary, and in this way
considerable duplication could in the
future be avoided. With courses al
ready established and thoro1g g Co
ordinated, there might well De a dues-
tion as to economy of an uprooting.
but this would not apply to new sub
jectS.
"A single purchasing agency for
the system would be advantageous in
insuring the lowest prices and at the
same time constant and sufficient
supply. These ideas may not be
now,' concluded Superintendent John
son, land ! make no such claims, but
merely wish the public to know that
If nopinated and elected will con-
stantly favor both economy and eff
cheney in our normal system"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-02-08
MANAGER OF WRIGHT
HOUSE MARRIED MONDAY
Aima's Only Carnegie Hero Was
Welded to Miss Grace Kun
zeIman of Mt. Pleasant.

On Monday afternoon, Rev. Will
liam II. Mason, ID. d., united the lives
of Charles V. Calkins of this city and
Miss Grace Aleda kunzelman of Mt.
Pleasant, the wedding taking place at
the First Presbyterian church, with
only the immediate relatives present
at the ceremony.
The bride is the daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. George Kunzelman of Mt.
Pleasant and was highly respected
society girl of that city.
Mr.. Calkins is highly regarded in
Alma, although he has been an Alma
resident only short time. He is the
son of Mrs. Brearley, owner of the
Wright House Mr.. Calkins before
coming to Alma resided in Detroit,
where he was engaged in the bonding
business as the Michigan representa-
tive Of the firm Of NJ. II. Cutter &
Company Of Chicago Before that he
was branch manager of bank in
Detroit. the cashier of a bank in Ale
gan and assistant cashier of a bank in
Evart. 1t was while in Allegan that
Mr.. Calkins performed his feat Of
daring that won for him a Carnegie
medal and cash award of $4,000,
the young man stopping "A runaway
and saving four people from serious
injury, while he himself was so badly
injured that he was laid up in hos
pital for four months. Mr.. Calkins
is at the present time the manager of
the Wright House here.
Mr. and Mrs. {. V. Calkins left inn
mediately after the ceremony for a
short wedding trip. after which they
will return to Alma and make this
city their home. They will be home TO
their friends AT the Wright House
after March lst
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-02-08

in a true Christian spirit and Mr..
Simmons with his tenor voice sings
the songs that are inspiring TO US all,
and with his winning personality he
causes others TO sing both in his
choruses and audiences.
Among some Of the places in which
the evangelists have met with sue
cess, since they left Alma. is Langs-
ton, Mich, n churchless community.
AT this place one hundred and fifty
five souls were won for Christ Mon
ey for a church building was raised
and minister's salary provided for,
and man placed upon the field.
Remember Sunday morning starts
the campaign and everyone is cordial
ly invited 70 attend the first service,
also the entire series. Come and en-
JOY the New Testament gospel serv-
ices
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-02-08
RHODES HAS DIED

Lewis Rhodes, aged about 30. who
was burned in the fire at Riverdale
about four weeks ago when several
business places were destroyed. died
at the home of his brother in Stanton
last week Friday. as result of the
terrible burns he received during the
fire.
After the fire at Riverdale Rhodes
was taken TO the home of his broth
er in Stanton and cared for and until
short time before his death, his
condition had been reported as favor
able, and il was expected that he
would recover. A short time before
his death, he began to sink rapidly,
and soon passed away. The funeral
was held al Stanton last Friday.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-02-08
GOODRICH-BEECH CHLER

Clarence Goodrich, former crack
athlete at Alma college, was married
a week ago to Miss Floss Beechler
OF Ithaca Since graduating from Al
ma college "A year ago last June, Mr..
Goodrich has been employed in Ithaca,
and Mr.. and Mrs Goodrich will con
tinue to make that place their home.
Goodrich will be remembered as one
of the crack Alma athletic stars He
was member of four college base
ball teams and three football teams.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-02-08
MEET CADILLAC
Strong Northern Michigan Team Wit
Play Local High School.

The strong high school team, rep
resenting Cadillac, will play the Alma
high school team on Friday night Of
this week, and as an added attrac-
tion the Breckenridge high school
team has been booked to meet the
high school team.
The Cadillac high school team has
practically cinched the championship
OF northern Michigan. and recently
defeated the local high school team at
Cadillac by big score.
Coach Lakes men are out TO avenge
tbe defeat suffered at the hands Of
Cadillac short time ago and hot
game is in prospect.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-02-08
Flames Nearly Ruined Fine
State Street Residence
Last Saturday.
THE LOSS IS OVER 100000
Four Streams of Water Played
on the Fire for Nearly Two
HOurS-GOOds Saved.

Last Saturday afternoon, the Alma
FIRE department was called to the
home Of Simon Messenger on South
State street, where the department
found flames pouring through the roof
Of that large house. and threatening
to cause the most severe fire that AL
ma has had in a long time.
Flames were coming through the
roof, from several points on the south
gable, before the hose had been CON
nected up and water turned on the
FIRE. Rapidly the fire department laid
four lines Of hose, which were quick
ly playing on the fire. but for a short
time the fire seemed to gain headway
before the flood Of water started to
deaden the flames.
The roof of the south gable was
destroyed completely, and the walls
between the rooms upstairs in this
gable were badly burned. The roof
Of the gable toward the north was al
so badly damaged by the flames.
The great amount of water which
was poured in on the flames soaked
the entire house 70 great extent,
which naturally will cause big
warping in the woodwork of the
house, where the flames did not cause
damage.
Firemen and others from around
the city aided in removing the house
hold goods from the burning struc-
ture, and most of the furniture and
other goods were removed, but some
valuable bedroom furniture on the
second floor was burned, and a few
other articles were badly damaged in
being removed from the house. Most
of the goods. however, were removed
in good shape, and are without
scratch or MARI.
II is thought that the damage to
the house and household goods will
be not less than $4,000, and it may
POSSIBLY run higher than this fig
ure.
AS soon as the insurance is adjust
ed. Mr.. Messenger will rebuild the
house, which will be made into a mod
ern structure in every respect. The
work on the house will be rushed once
that it is started, SO that the family
can return 70 the home a quickly as
possible.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-02-08
POMONA MEETING

The Grntiot County Pomona met
with Ithaca Grange February 3rd, in
the Ithaca |. o. O. F. hall. Owing
to the extremely cold weather and
the fact that trains were far behind
their schedules, some Of the officers
were unable TO be present at the
meeting.
The following program was carried
out:
Meeting called to order by Brother
Frank Hoves
Recitation Ralph Van Deventer
Music-High School Orchestra
Recitation Blanche Redman
Solo ELAN Redmau
Solo Marie
Address Brother Helme.
Following the program the grange
had serve-self supper
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-02-08
GRATIOT COUNTY 4 WINNER

Under the general agency OF VI. c.
Lake, with the assistance of the fol-
lowing underwriters. Gratiot county
is again a winner.
Ora -. Akin, New Haven.
Prof. +. f. West, Alma college.
Ovid Seaman. Sumner.
Bert Muscotte, Breckenridge
James Jones, Wheeler.
James Foote, Lafayette
Harley Gibs, North Star
George Lake. Newark.
These have brought Gratiot county
again in third place in the production
of business for the Grange Life As
surance Association, during the year
ending February l.. 1917
Gratiot also held third place hi the
amount Of business produced In the
year ending February /. 1917.
Contrary to the talk of many al
last year that they could not do as
well again, having prayed on their
friends and relatives. They have in
creased their business over one-half
the same as the company did and
held the position in the race for lead
er Of the state
The company made the record OF
coming through its second year with
al its great agency expansions with
out drawing upon the surplus Of the
company. recorded among assurance
companies in which the grange is said
to stand virtually alone.
And with the present prospects and
of the customers il looks
to hustle to keep them out Of first
place.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-02-08
WILL HAVE NEW PLANT

George Hitchcock OF Flint, Mich
igan. spent Monday and Tuesday in
Alma in conference with c. w. Reemt-
SEN Mr.. Hitchcock is the inventor
of the Universal check valve, which
operates in any position and takes the
place Of all other makes of check
valves. He is also the inventor of a
new automobile door catch, which is
positive in its action. Both Of these
patents are controlled by Mr.. Reemt-
sen, and he advises the Alma Record
representative that Alma is to secure
the factory in which these and other
specialties will be manufactured. II
is Mr.. Reemtsen's intention to get
this factory under way as quickly as
poA-ible
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-02-08
MRS. HEAD Is DEAD

Mrs. VI F. Burkhead, an old and
respected resident of this city, died
az her home on College avenue, We'd
nesday morning, February 7th, at the
advanced age Of 7s years, 10 months
and days.
The funeral will be held from the
VI. r. church Friday afternoon at
200 D. m. Rev T. G.. r. Brownlow
officiating.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-02-08
ANOTHER SUBDIVISION

MI. Johnson Of the Pine River
Realty company has announced that
the company has secured sixty acres
north Of the Republic Motor Truck
plant. and that it will be plated and
made into a first class subdivision.
The subdivision will have boulevard
streets. trees and shrubbery will be
planted and the streets cinderized, be
fore it is put on the market IL will
be a highly restricted division, IL
is reported
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-02-08
ENROLMENT GROWING

superintendent Schultz Of the pub
lie schools has reported big increase
IN the enrolment Of the Alma public
schools during Tie month Of January.
there row being ,225 students en-
rolled. whereas at the end Of Deem
bcr, there were only i.172 students
enrolled The month Of January
shows an increase Of 53.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-02-08
CONTRACT LET

At the meeting of the city council
on Tuesday night the bids for drilling
the test well for the water supply of
the city, were opened and the bid of
A. r. Purcell of Jackson was accept
ed and he has been given the contract
for sinking the ten-inch test well.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-02-08
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

| have engaged s. E.Gardiner, MD,
Of Mt. Pleasant, who for many years
has been making a speciality of dis
eases Of the eye and of refraction
work, to spend the second and the
fourth Mondays of each month in the
hospital, where ! shall be glad TO have
my friends see him when IN need n
bis services.
f73-1y) !. n. BRAINERD. NJ d.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-02-08
REVIVAL MEETINGS
Are 10 b. Held at Church of Christ
Beginning February Ilth.

Evangelist j. s. Raum with his
singers, VI. B. Simmons and wife, will
begin a series Of gospel services at
the Pine Street Church of Christ Sun
day, February llth.
Mr.. Raum and Mr.. Simmons were
IN Alma last spring as will be- re-
membered by many. They come to AL
ma again after almost one year of sue
cessful work in other parts of the
state.
Evangelist Raum breaches the word
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-02-08
WANT SAFETY GATES

At the Tuesday meeting Of the
common council of the city Of Alma,
the city attorney was authorized to
urge upon the state railroad commits
sion the need Of afety gates OF 9th
er safety appliances on the railroads
IN the city Of Alma. II is the inten-
tion Of the city attorney to take the
matter up az once.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-02-08

Bay City will have "a chance to hear
the Republic Motor Truck Company's
band on Friday and Saturday, as the
forty-four- piece band of the big Alma
concern will play Friday and Satur-
day al the Bay City automobile
show.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-02-08
NEW SUBDIVISION

The Holiday farm has been pur-
chased by outside parties and will be
plated and placed on the market
within q short time Reports are that
it will be the last word in Alma sub
divisions 20 date
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-02-08
NOTICE

Having taken the agency Of the
Baxter Laundry OF Grand Rapids.
solicit your patronage ] will be glad
TO pick up your work If notified.
r. + BACON,
77-lt-cD Union Phone ~.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-02-08
LoTs FOR SALE

Corner lot on Ely street for sale.
sewer and sidewalk Inquire Alma
Home Building Company Title
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-02-08

Field baskets-Medler, 3; Mann, b;
Howe, ?; Smith, 9: Brown. !, Sage.
81.
Score first half-Alma. 10, Mt
Pleasant, Z.
Referce-Nevitt. Mt Pleasant.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-02-08

IIaye you superstitious fear of
my precious stone Are YOU sure
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-02-08

DO you believe in mental tele-
pathy
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-11-22
MOTOR AMBULANCES IN PARIS

A motor ambulance service of 100
men to evacuate the wounded from
the trains coming into Paris to prac>
tically every hospital at the capital
has been carried on in connection
with this hospital, and will be
turned over to the American army.
3. The Ambulance des Allies at
Annel, hitherto conducted by Mrs.
Parke, which the Red Cross has in
creased in size from Is to 800 beds.
The hospital is near the front and
affords an unusual chance for Amer,
ican and French personnel to work
together.
1. The French hospital at Evreux,
under DR.. Fitch, which makes a spe-
cialty of treating injuries to bones
and joints. This institution is main
tanned by the French government; i;
the surgical and nursing personnel
by the American Red Cross.
.. The Autochair hospital No. 7, .
mobile hospital practically on
wheels and ready to move at any
time on short notice, attached to a
Wrench evacuating hospital of 1900
beds near the front. The nursing is
done by a group of American women
under the control of Mrs. Daley anl
the Red Cross has furnished a large
part of their equipment.
TIE Red Cross will open a hospi.
tai for the care of its own sick an
that of kindred organizations In
France.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-11-22
SUPPLYING 3,617 HOSPITALS

When the American Distributing
Service became the Medical Supplies
Service Of the Red Cross, there were
3,190 hospitals on it's lists, situated
al! over France, but most numerous
in the departments back of the front
A hundred new hospitals are added
every month, and at the present tim~
there are 3,617 in 1856 towns. The
work in hospital supplies heretofore
done by the American Clearing House
and the American Fund for French
Wounded will be carried forward
through this single service.
Under the Red Cross the funds
available have been more than dou
hled. Heretofore, hospital was CIV
en- perhaps half the supplies it asked
for. now it is given perhaps three
fourths. the French to supply the re-
mainder. Moreover, the service can
sive more expensive equipment, such
as photographic installations, sterilia-
ing outfits, and the special instru.
monts eeded by surgeons at the cen
trai hospitals, much more delicate
and costly than those called for in
tie field service Two-thirds of the
appropriation is consumed in routine
supplies secured through the Red
Cross purchasing section, and one
thiro direct in the purchase of spc.
'clat instruments and the like. EVERY
thlng which can be brought in
fracne is bought here. either
through. commercial. channels or
from French workrooms employing
refugees or crippled soldiers, Al
three-story garage is used as the
main packing and distributing cen.
ter, and the physical work is doe
MT by volunteers by by GONZALES.
cents who live and sleep at the Paris
hospitals and are paid for the wort,
epey DO here in the daytime, so that
III this way two good ends are served
During July and August the service
shipped material to 1925 hospitaIs
In 1858 packages weighing 1o415S
k,ios. The organization has trinIej
iii size since the Red Cross took hold
of It.