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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-02-14
SCHOOLS CLOSE
Scarlet Fever Caused Closing Of Ward
Schools for a Week.

During the past week the two Alma
ward schools have been closed as pre-
cautionary measures against scarlet
fever, and it now being believed the
danger is passed the schools will
again be opened Monday.
There were a number Of light cases
of scarlet fever in the schools, and a
couple children were found who had
been attending school, who had mild
cases, and there being danger that il
might spread and cause an epidemic
in the city, DR.. T. J. Carney, local
health officer and the school authori-
ties believed that it would be wise to
close the schools for week, this be-
ing the period Of incubation.
II has been announced that the pub
lie schools will again open next week
Monday. II has also been announced
that at this time DR.. I. j. Carney and
staff of local doctors will be pres
ent at the schools and that the young
sters will have physical examination
before returning, as lncrc IL every uc-
termination to take every possible
means to keep the fever cases from
spreading.
There is no need for any alarm or
the part of anyone, in regard to scar.
let fever. as the city health depart.
ment is taking all possible precautior
in every direction, and it is believed
that from now on the number Of cases
will be on the decline.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-02-14

Fatty Arbuckle in "Out Vest
absolutely his funniest picture
Idlehour. soon.-adv.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-02-14

Don't miss J. Stuart Blackton's
Judgment Constellation Thurs
day.--adv.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-02-14

VIM. S. Hart in "The Aryan" and
Fatty Arbuckle in "The Country
Idlehour. Wednesday.-adv.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-02-14
Terms of Sale:

All sums of $500 and under, cash all
nine months time on good bankable pap
interest All goods must be settled for befol
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-05-13
MANY MARRIAGES OCCUR

Admission, May Especial )-Satur-
day afternoon and evening was we'd
ding day in Admission, and many SOL
der boys were united in marriage to
the sweethearts they have won since
coming to Admission, or whom they had
loved back home"
At 430 o'clock Saturday afternoon
Father T. J. Early, of the Catholic
church, performed the ceremony which
united Lieut.. James G. Strickland OF
Camp Mcclellan and Miss Cora A.
Kelly. Lieut.. Strickland, who is one
of the most popular and efficient Of
ficers on the cantonment. comes from
Shamokin, Pa, while the brides home is
at Ashland, Pa. She made the journey
to Admission in order to become the
bride of the Mcclellan officer.
At $50 Saturday afternoon at the
rectory, the Catholic priest spoke the
ceremony which made man and wife
of Private John j. Hooper. of the 120th
ordnance detachment, and Miss Mary
C. Houlon, who also came from her
home in Jersey to become the bride of
her soldier sweetheart Private Hooper
and his bride both live at Trenton, N.
j., and the happy marriage Saturday
afternoon is the elimination of pref
ty romance begun before the call to
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-05-13
HEART Of SALOME'
THEME OF SERMON
Mothers Day. Services
Observed at Christian
Church

Mothers Day was observed at the
First Christian church yesterday, the
Rev Robert N. Simpson. using as his
topic, 1.-THE Heart of Salome.''
Make family tree of the children
of faith and you trace the branches to
a parent trunk into whose bark you
must deeply cut" said DR.. Simpson, IF
you would be Just, the names OF
mothers like Sarah, Rachael, Hannah
of the Old Testament and Mary. Lois,
Euniee and Salome of the New Testa-
ment Mothers names are not promi-
nent in the written genealogies of
Jesus. Matthew recording only five and
Luke none; but these mothers made a
vital contrib ution to the faith handed
down from the tents of Abraham to
Lthe Carpenters home in Nazareth, and
from that home of the Christ to the
modern home of the Christian"
DIR. Simpson selected Salome, the
mother of James and John, as typical
Of ian ambitious motherhood without
which the world would be leaderless, a
heroic motherhood without which the
world would be martyrless and an al
fectionate motherhood without which
the world would be loveless."
"She painted the noble frescoes OF
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-05-13

Admission, May 12-( ESPECIALLY Private
Joseph Wolf, member of the city de-
tachment of military police, has been
commended by MAJ. -Gen. Charles G.
Morton for bravery exhibited in saw
ing the lives of four men whose Boats
capsized in oxford lake several weeks
|ago.
The generals card of commentator
issued to the Jersey soldier reads thus:
"I have read with much interest the
report of the investigating committee
regarding your bravery in saving the
lives of two men of this command from
drowning and have ordered your name
and deed inscribed upon the record
book kept at these headquarters for
that purpose.
In addition the commanding general
personally commended the Jersey SOL
der whose quick work saved the lives
| of at least two men who were under
the influence of liquor and struggling
| in water beyond their depth. The COM
mendation by the ge:Sral was made
/ in the presence of the three brigadier
generals on the cantonment, all of the
colonies and many members of the gem
/ erals staff.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-05-13
HUNTSVILLE

Huntsville, May 12.-(Special)-Tne
business of the Madison county circuit
court which will meet here Monday,
May 20, will be suspended for a week
because OF the Red Cross drive, when
will be in progress then, and this will
allow the lawyers of the city to take
a prominent part in the work OF the
campaign. Leaders of the local cam
paign held a conference Saturday aft
ernoon with Judge Robert c. Brickeli,
and as result of it the announcement
was made that the civil cases that are
set for the week of May 20 will be
passed until the corresponding week
in June. However. the grand jury will
begin it's sittings May 20 and witnesses
who have been summoned before that
body are expected to come.
The Merrimack Manufacturing COM
pany of this city has granted all en-
ployes another increase of pay aver
aging about IS per cent for every
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-05-13
CLEyER MAGIC PLAYING

Admission, May 12.-(Special)--It was
real case of presto and change when
Brissel of Birmingham. the sleight-of-
hand artist, who was with the soldiers oil
the Blue and Gray Friday night at the
113th Y. NJ C. A. building, with his
clever act of secret magic.
No stale ones. but all new and clever,
were the tricks released by the deft-
fingered artist. He was loudly pro-
nounced a great success by the large
audience of soldiers in attendance.
Another interesting feature of the un-
usual programme presented at this build
ing was the vocal talent furnished by
the birmingham Drama league MISS
Elizabeth Jordan and Mrs. G. Houston
Davis of Birmingham were the talented
performers. Miss Davis rendered many
pleasing selections, accompanied by Mrs.
Davis.
The famous private. Archibald Ruggles,
of the sanitary dosacnment of the nth
field artillery, contributed another enter
tanning part Of the programme. He sang
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-05-13

great character sketches on their
youthful minds and kindled the altar
tires of ambition in their hearts," said
the preacher. ut is a tragedy when
youthful aspirations burn to ashes be-
cause of an ambitious mother The Sa-
ZONES have rocked the cradles of the
worlds leaders ana nursed at stanch
strong bosoms the worlds chieftains
She did not think they had ventured all
their manhood in doomed vessel, when
she learned that the kingdom of Jesus
was to be; but rejo1ced that they could
meet the test of the cup filled at the
winepress of sorrow
"Salome was not of the type that can
love plumage. poodies and playing
cards better than it's own progeny. She
was real mother with the love that
keeps hearthstones whole; the love tina t
makes homes whose rafters are built
into the underpinning of great nations:
that love through which the prophet
images the tender heart of God in the
Scripture: "As one whom His mother
comforteth I will comfort thee"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-05-13

Admission, May 12.-(SpeciaL)- Three
soldier lads visited the city one day
during the last week, and after several
weeks in the stockade they were hum
CRY for bit of grub with d Aerent
flavor. One of the lads was armed
with a perfectly good s5-bill, while the
other two were probably not on speak
ing terms with money. The lad with
the IS "set EN- up to his pals by
buying nine hamburger sandwiches.
When the restaurant keeper returned
the change, the lad with the money
. found that the sandwiches were priced
at a nickel each, instead of dime, as
he thought would be the case. without
asking his "buddies' any questions he
Immediately ordered the seller OF the
sinkers to give them two more around.
After consuming the additional sand
witches the lads held council OF war
over the best way to spend the Dal-
ance of the bill, and Immediately pro-
coded to get out and do that very thing
reserving enough to pay Jitney rare
back to camp.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-05-13

at the home of Chaplain S. C. Reynolds
of tho fi5th infantry, late Saturday after
noon. and in their union an element OF
romance enters. The machine gunner
met the girl who has become his bride
since the establishment of the canton
ment here, and their eourtship has been
of the most romantic kind The mar
rage OF the Maryland lad to the pretty
Birmingham girl was witnessed by the
brides mother, Mrs. r. A. Credible. ana
her aunt, Mrs. r. j. Glaze, both of Biz
mingham. and the groom was attended
by his friend, Private Joseph Butler OF
Battery u, 10th field artillery.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-05-13
FACED MANY CHARGES

Admission, May 12.--(Special.) -Private
Thomas f. Roach, Company D, Hath in
fantry, was tried recently at Camp Nc
Clellan before general courtmartial on
variety of charges and an order giving
him dishonorable discharge, fortei-
ture of all pay and allowances and to
serve two years at hard labor
The charges against the Jersey soldier
were for breaking arrest, preparing
furlough, for issuance to himself without
authority, violation of standing orders,
abandoning his guard and feignins in
sanity.
The soldier was found guilty on all OF
the charges and specifications and the
sentence of the court which heard the
evidence has been approved by the com
handing general.
Roach was also tried by the courtmar-
tial under an absent without leave
charge.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-05-13
JERSEY SERGEANT WEBS

Admission. May 12.-(Special.)-Sergt. Il.
l.. Price of the 1O4th mobile ordnance re-
pair shop at Camp Mcclellan, and Miss
Alma Awtry, daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs.
w. O. Awtry, were united in marriage
late Saturday at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs C. B. Hurst, the Rev. t. G. Wyatt
performing the ceremony in the presence
of several friends of the contracting par
ties. Sergeant Ramsey comes from SOM
erville, N. j., and the bride is a very
pretty oxanna girl The love affair
which eliminated in their happy mar
riage Saturday begun since the estab'
lishment of the cantonment here.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-05-13
PITMAN FUNERAL SUNDAY

Admission. May -tSpecial)-Funerai
services over the body of little Sarah
Patman, who died Friday at the home
of her sister, Mrs. Herliff Bowls, were
hold Sunday afternoon and were con-
Quoted by Rev. T. c. Wyatt. lnterment
followed at the oxford cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-05-13
LAY-RAY WEDDING

Admission, May 12-(Special.) -Frederlck
T. Lay, Camp Mcclellan soioier' anu
Miss Leola Ray OF Blue Mountain were
I1nited in marriage at the county court
house Saturday afternoon, the ceremony
being performed by Chief Clerk Johh
Williams.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-05-13
BALTIMORE SOLDIER WEEDS

Admission, May 12.-tspeciai)-Private
Walter Jack McClain, Company A, 1l2th
machine gun battalion. whose home in
peace times is at Baltimore, and Miss
Nell Jane Firth. of $40 Tuscaloosa ave-
nue. Birmingham, we're happily married
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-05-13

Perry weer and manufacturing optcan 1926 10Th street
Bldg remarkable progress building bust
enables the public good service There
anything the ewy line that cannot be handled scientifically by
his hundreds of customers glad him all
and recommend such excellent service Others
Perry very pleasing line of diamonds gold and silver
iewelr ivory other novelties the ewery line He
built splendid business by giving better value for less
money interesting how much you your
purchases.
troubled eyes Perry apply the proper
glasses which make 4ding and working pleasant His
method of fitting glasses is recommended by his customers who
really know the merits his service and as for price
well the quality and service expect
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-05-13

delicate Chinese fruit known as the
'jujube' is being tested as a possible
resident of the south and southwest. Still
other importations are the Chinese per-
simmon, peculiar variety of chestnut,
and the early Chinese cherry.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-05-13
There Are Others

From the Florida Times Union
My husband is sure some para
dox''
"How's that"
Hes so tight with his loose
change
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a number of popular songs and was
greeted with the usual clatter OF ap-
plause. He and Miss Jordan topped the
with a melodious duet.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-05-13
In Modern ROst0n

From the Louisville Courier-JournaL
Where can I get a New England
boiled dinner"
Never heard of it, mister. You
can get good goulash over yonder,
and here's a chop suey Joint"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-05-13
Suiting Her

From the Baltimore American
Cosby Mrs. Gaddy told me the
other day she had car which suited
her exactly"
Then it must be runa bout"
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Ito that that
al time S
S n the
think
local market as possible
factories With and gcan on
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-05-13

name on the pay roll This is the third
increase within ~ months. 1t is stated
that the weekly pay roll is now s10.-
100, as compared with $4,000 a year
ago. Some of the difference is ae-
counted for by an increase in the
number of employees but there have
been substantial raises in pay also.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-05-13
NEWS OF ANlVISTON
AND CAMP MCCLELLAN
HUNGRY SOLDIER BOYS

service was answered by the Jersey
lad.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-05-13

Most of the churches OF Huntsville
today held special services in honor
of Mothers day.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-05-13

Mrs. Mary A. Pierce has issued an
nouncements of the engagement and
approaching marriage of her daugh-
ter, Dove. and Capt. T.. M. Kinnear OF
the coast artillery. The marriage will
be solemnized early in June.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-05-13

Deputy collectors from this city have
returned from the neighborhood Of AL
bertville. Marshall county, after de-
stroying three Illicit stills and makinss
three arrests. X. b. buchanan. W. N.
Adams and r.. G. Williams were arr
rested and brought here on charges
of Illicit distilling. About 40 gallons
of liquor and 100 gallons of beer
were poured out in the three raids.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1918-07-31
hire he has another position.

whre he has another position.
Misses Zelma Thune, Ruth Mclean
and Hazel Aune of Redwood Falls vi
sited at the D. r. McCorquodale home
last Friday.
Miss Inez Root of Redwood Falls
spent the latter part of last week
at the G. J. Scott home.
Miss Roberta Rogers returned home
on Saturday from st. Paul where
she has been taking up summer school
work.
H. S. Welder moved into his new
home last Thursday 1t was former
ly occupied by J. M. Archer and fam
lily.
Miss Elite Bliss left last Wednes-
day for Onaka, S. D. to visit relatives.
Mrs. Mary Beaton of Elkpoint, S.
D. is visiting at the home of her
daughter Mrs. VIM. Richardson.
Alfred johnson and family of Ale
do, Ill. and Vern Johnson of Redwood
Falls spent the week end at the H. F.
Johnson home.
Miss Edith Carbert is visiting her
brother at Worthwhile S. D.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chris Johnson left
Sunday in their car for Willmar,
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1918-07-31

where Mr.. johnson expected to help
Mrs Johnson's parents harvest their
crop.
Misses Florence Parker and Pau
line Piersol spent the week end al
Morton.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. Burke of Clark
field spent Sunday at the home OF
E. E. Peterson.
Miss Tillie Juhnke of Redwood Falls
spent the first of the week with hex
friend, Lottie Carbert.
Mr.. Conrad of Gilfilla1 has rent
ed Miss Stewards farm in Kintire for
the coming season.
Dan McCorquodale of Echo was aus
over sunday guest at the home of his
brother, D. R. McCorquodale.
There will be no services in the
Presbyterian church next Sunday
Rev. kn,x will take his vacation DUR
ing the month of August.
! j. T. Lindeen and family Of Swell S.
burg. Ia are visiting frienis ard rel.
atives here.
Mrs. Jane Steele of Morton arrived
the end of the week for visit at the
home of her daughter Mrs. H. C. En-
german. 81
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VIM. Duncan and Otto Muetzel were
Redwood Falls callers Wednesday

VIM. Duncan and Otto Muetzel were
Redwood Falls callers Wednesday
evening" z4a -sa s
Mrs. slJack Kreibs and children OF
Madison are guests of relatives here
at present.
Mrs. August Abraham entertained q
number of guests at her home here
Thursday the occasion being her birth
day anniversary.
Miss Zelma Monson chaperoned the
Junior Red Cross in picnic at the
river Thursday.
Mesdames K-1ighton, Berglund and
Palmer of Echo were guests of friends
and relatives here Thursday after
noon.
Rasmus Sande and Rudolph Lar
son were visitors at Redwood Falls
Thursday.
The heavy rain of Thursday did
worlds of good to the pastures and
corn fields.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Maus returned
Wednesday from a visit at Lakefield
MINI.
Henry Dreyer has been employed
as grain buyer at the Pacific Elevator
for tn coming season.
Harrie Starr was business cal
Ter at Seaforth Monday morning.
Harold Pease returned last week
from Minneapolis. He will proba-
bly, leave with the next Redwood coun-
ty contingent for service with Uncle
Sam.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1918-07-31
DELHI NEWS ITEMS

Mrs. F. M. Stronach and son spnt
last week with relatives at Montrose.
Word has been received that on
July Goth a son was born to Mr.. and
Mrs. Roy Burris of Springfield, Ill.
Mrs. Burris was formerly Miss HilIna
Helgeson.
Miss Mary Carbert returned on
Friday from st. Paul where she has
been attending summer school.
Mrs. Robert Steele Of Onaka, 5. d.
visited friends and relatives here last
week.
Carl Wood, who has been whiting
at the home of his uncle e. y. Wood,
returned on Wednesday to his home
at Neoga, I'll.
j. M. Archr moved last Thursday
into his home which was formerly &C.
cupied by R. E. Archer.
Mrs. G. III. McDougall of Redwooo
Falls spent the latter part of last
week visiting at the home Of her IA
Their, H. s.. Welder.
Miss Anna Cumming has moved in.
to her new home which was formerly
occupied by III. S. Welder and family
Frank Wieseke purchased a new
Ford last week.
Miss Sarah Stewart spent last weel
visiting at Minneapolis and Howard
Lake.
r. E. Archer and family have NOV
ed into Miss Anna Cummings hom'
on Main Street.
The Farmers Elevator has pur
chased the Pacific Elevator. VIM
Steele who was manager of the Paci
fic has returned to Redwood Fall
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1918-07-31
GALES NEWS ITEMS

The storm Thursday afternoon die
some damage to the ripening grain.
A new crew of men came Tuesday
to finish the bridges near the south
line of Gales.
Mrs. Goltz and daughter Lizzie
from Kannebec county have been vi
sitting the John and Fred Goltz fam
lilies for a few days. They also vi
sited at the H. Van Dorsten hmoe.
Jos. Zwach got his new silo home
this week.
Miss Ida DeGroat left for her home
in Depere Wis. last Monday. She
has made many friends during her
stay here who hope to see her re-
turn for her next vacation. She has
been teaching near Chicago and will
go back to the same school this fall.
Mr.. Loken is still al the hospital
and Mr.. Larson is without help.
Sergeant Harry Miller visited at
the Flessnea home Saturday and Sun
day. He is at Camp Lewis and this
was his first furlough that he could
take advantage of. He returned Mon
day morning accompanied by his bro
Their John, who will also enlist in
Uncle Sans service.
Edwin Rawlings and Arthur Stead
man went to Tracy Wednesday to
work with the paving crew.
Mr. and Mrs. S. P. Hicks enter
tanned a company of relatives and
friends last Sunday. Mrs. Harvey
Nelson and little son returned with
Mrs. E. Montgomery for a weeks vi
sit.
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w. c. T. u. Meeting

The annual meeting of the w. G.
T. U. will be held in the Methodist
Church Thursday afternoon, August
8 at two-thirty o'clock. Reports OF
officers and superintendent of de-
partments will be given, followed by
the election Of officers. A very cor
dial invitation is extended to the pu.
bile. A social hour will be given at
the close of the meeting and a light
supper will be served.
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ed in the basement of the church to
the delegates and friends.
The afternoon session was opened
with devotionals conducted by Mrs.
Blethen of Walnut Grove, followed
by special music by the quartet. Rev.
B. P. Holt gave a loyalty talk, de-
filming true loyalty as the supreme
sacrifice.
The afternoon session closed with
an executive meeting of the new Of
ficers at which time the following
superintendent were elected: Evan
gelistic work, Mrs. Mitchell of Lam
berton, Sabbath Observance, Mrs.
Blethen OF Walnut Grove, Mothers
Meeting and Moral Education, Mrs.
4 E. King of Redwood Falls, Flower
u, Fission, Mrs. Van Dolah of Redwood
Falls Anti-narcotics, Mrs. Ferris of
Redwood Falls, Press work, Mrs.
Hitchcock of Redwood Falls Scientific
Temperance, Mrs. LAM and Sunday
School work, Mrs. Lair.
ton openly with patriotic pageant
in charge of Mrs. Hauser of Sleepy
Eye. This pageant was both impress
sive and educational.
The great treat of the entire con-
vention was the address, Prohibition
is the path to patriotism" by Mrs.
Margaret Densmore of Montevideo.
Mrs. Densmore is a most charming
and versatile speaker and those who
heard her were held by her wonderful
wonderful personality and were i'm
pressed with the great prohibition
truths which were contained in her
address. The report of the Resolution
Com. closed a most successful cen
vention.-Contribut
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1918-07-31
LUTHERAN CHURCH

No services at the church this Sun
day.
The Ladies' Aid meets at the hone
Of Mrs. Frank Seifert on Friday.
The Concordia Lutheran Bible Class
will have it's monthly meeting next
Tuesday evening, August 6.
English services on second SUI. lay
in August.
A. Schaller, Pastor.